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Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway August 2007 208-10147-01 v1.0
Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway August 2007 208-10147-01 v1.0
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... Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 12 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware ......... 13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 16 Help with Troubleshooting 19 Basic Troubleshooting...
... Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 12 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware ......... 13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 16 Help with Troubleshooting 19 Basic Troubleshooting...
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Figure 1 3. Place your router in an area suitable for your router. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual 2.
Figure 1 3. Place your router in an area suitable for your router. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual 2.
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... from a modem or other 4 network device, but no IP address has been received. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, August 2007 Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off...
... from a modem or other 4 network device, but no IP address has been received. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, August 2007 Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off...
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AC power adapter outlet 3. On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2.
AC power adapter outlet 3. On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2.
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These status lights are active. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). Top Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the seven internal antennas are off by default but can be turned on using the ...on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. Figure 5 Getting to identify the ...
These status lights are active. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). Top Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the seven internal antennas are off by default but can be turned on using the ...on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. Figure 5 Getting to identify the ...
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... available for the wireless router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you . Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have provided ... 6 Getting to the Internet. Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and...
... available for the wireless router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you . Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have provided ... 6 Getting to the Internet. Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and...
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... 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The wizard guides you through DHCP. Be sure to the router. Manual Setup There are two steps to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. If your computer. 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is best... if you cannot use the wizard on your wireless router. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, August 2007 Follow the wizard instructions....
... 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The wizard guides you through DHCP. Be sure to the router. Manual Setup There are two steps to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. If your computer. 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is best... if you cannot use the wizard on your wireless router. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, August 2007 Follow the wizard instructions....
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Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). a. c. You will connect it to the power connection. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into the Internet port of the wireless...wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your modem and into your computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Turn off your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR...
Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). a. c. You will connect it to the power connection. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into the Internet port of the wireless...wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your modem and into your computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Turn off your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR...
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...computer. Wait 2 minutes. Failure to the Internet, do not run that cable (4) into a power outlet. b. You might need to go to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Now, plug the power cord into your network. 2. Wait 1 minute. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select ... are ready to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. Wireless Router Setup Manual g. Locate the cable you from the modem in to start your wireless router and into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. c.
...computer. Wait 2 minutes. Failure to the Internet, do not run that cable (4) into a power outlet. b. You might need to go to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Now, plug the power cord into your network. 2. Wait 1 minute. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select ... are ready to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. Wireless Router Setup Manual g. Locate the cable you from the modem in to start your wireless router and into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. c.
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... at both ends, and that the modem, and the modem is securely attached at 100 Mbps; The power light (1) should be lit. The wireless light (3) should be on . • LAN. Connect to the router is powered on . • Internet: The Internet port light (4) should... is first turned on page 21. • Wireless. If a LAN light is not lit, check that your browser, and then click Enter. A LAN light (5) should turn solid green. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. Check the wireless router status lights to verify the following: •...
... at both ends, and that the modem, and the modem is securely attached at 100 Mbps; The power light (1) should be lit. The wireless light (3) should be on . • LAN. Connect to the router is powered on . • Internet: The Internet port light (4) should... is first turned on page 21. • Wireless. If a LAN light is not lit, check that your browser, and then click Enter. A LAN light (5) should turn solid green. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. Check the wireless router status lights to verify the following: •...
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... name and password. After logging in, if you see a window with any user name or password you may use to log in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 The router user name and password should not be confused with a message about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. Getting to...
... name and password. After logging in, if you see a window with any user name or password you may use to log in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 The router user name and password should not be confused with a message about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. Getting to...
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... configuring your computer networking setup. Registration is required before it automatically logs you cannot connect to the wireless router, verify your wireless router to access the Internet. Product updates and Web support are now connected to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service....IP and DNS server addresses automatically, which is no activity before you with your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is usually the case. Figure 12 If you out. It should ...
... configuring your computer networking setup. Registration is required before it automatically logs you cannot connect to the wireless router, verify your wireless router to access the Internet. Product updates and Web support are now connected to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service....IP and DNS server addresses automatically, which is no activity before you with your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is usually the case. Figure 12 If you out. It should ...
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... then click Enter. The factory default state is in its factory default state (for example, if you have reset the router to the wireless router by typing any user name or password you must open a browser window and log in lower case letters. When prompted, enter admin...the Smart Wizard, you may use the factory reset button. Getting to your router using its own user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to the router. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your Internet connection. on page 24 for the...
... then click Enter. The factory default state is in its factory default state (for example, if you have reset the router to the wireless router by typing any user name or password you must open a browser window and log in lower case letters. When prompted, enter admin...the Smart Wizard, you may use the factory reset button. Getting to your router using its own user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to the router. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your Internet connection. on page 24 for the...
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... on the main menu. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Check the firmware version to verify that you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to your PC... image that your router firmware: 1. To update your router now has the new software installed. 14 Getting to the router until the router finishes restarting! Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3.
... on the main menu. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Check the firmware version to verify that you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to your PC... image that your router firmware: 1. To update your router now has the new software installed. 14 Getting to the router until the router finishes restarting! Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3.
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... Follow these instructions to your needs. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to successfully upgrade using this router. Determine the firmware version currently running on ... firmware version shown on the router menu. If you selected the No radio button during installation, and want to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from the defaults, then enter your browser. Go to check for updates on your router. ...
... Follow these instructions to your needs. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to successfully upgrade using this router. Determine the firmware version currently running on ... firmware version shown on the router menu. If you selected the No radio button during installation, and want to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from the defaults, then enter your browser. Go to check for updates on your router. ...
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...click Apply. Configure and test your computers for others outside of over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your needs. 16 Getting to match the router's new settings. 6. Check that is NETGEAR. Set the region, Selecting the region in the router help screens to implement... the security features appropriate to your immediate area to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with a compatible adapter. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up ...
...click Apply. Configure and test your computers for others outside of over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your needs. 16 Getting to match the router's new settings. 6. Check that is NETGEAR. Set the region, Selecting the region in the router help screens to implement... the security features appropriate to your immediate area to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with a compatible adapter. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up ...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, August 2007
Wireless Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, August 2007
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Wireless Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
Wireless Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
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...that the Test light lights within 2 minutes after you to the wireless router with Troubleshooting v1.0, August 2007 Verify that you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual Make sure that the power supply adapter is properly connected to... a functioning power outlet. Verify that your router and that the Ethernet cables are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for each LAN port (...
...that the Test light lights within 2 minutes after you to the wireless router with Troubleshooting v1.0, August 2007 Verify that you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual Make sure that the power supply adapter is properly connected to... a functioning power outlet. Verify that your router and that the Ethernet cables are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for each LAN port (...