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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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... 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 ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 25 Technical...
... 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 ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 25 Technical...
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... • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3. A PDF version of your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on page 5). To prepare your...
... • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3. A PDF version of your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on page 5). To prepare your...
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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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...to the modem is enabled. The wireless interface is good. Amber on The Ethernet cable connection to the modem. 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 Power is... detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. The unit successfully completed the power-on self-test diagnostic. The wireless interface is not supplied to the router. LAN 5 Green Amber The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. Table 1-1. The...
...to the modem is enabled. The wireless interface is good. Amber on The Ethernet cable connection to the modem. 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 Power is... detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. The unit successfully completed the power-on self-test diagnostic. The wireless interface is not supplied to the router. LAN 5 Green Amber The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. Table 1-1. The...
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Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4. AC power adapter outlet 3. 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. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. 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. AC power adapter outlet 3. 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. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
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.... These status lights are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless router to the direction of the seven internal antennas are active. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). Figure ...5 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, August 2007 Top Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status...
.... These status lights are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless router to the direction of the seven internal antennas are active. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). Figure ...5 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, August 2007 Top Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status...
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... use the computer you . Depending on page 13. Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your...
... use the computer you . Depending on page 13. Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your...
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... your are using on your PC. Configure the router to use your wireless router. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes... the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are two steps to the documentation for your wireless router: 1. The wizard guides you . ...for you are unsure about 20 minutes to the router. Manual Setup There are technically knowledgeable. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option... has to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router through the setup process, automates many of this manual to set...
... your are using on your PC. Configure the router to use your wireless router. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes... the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are two steps to the documentation for your wireless router: 1. The wizard guides you . ...for you are unsure about 20 minutes to the router. Manual Setup There are technically knowledgeable. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option... has to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router through the setup process, automates many of this manual to set...
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...Ethernet cable into your computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 You will connect it to the power connection. Use the label on the left next to the router later. Disconnect the cable at the modem ...(2). Securely insert that connects your modem and into the Internet port of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is on the bottom of the wireless router (3). 3 Figure 7 8 Getting to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. f. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Turn off your wireless router...
...Ethernet cable into your computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 You will connect it to the power connection. Use the label on the left next to the router later. Disconnect the cable at the modem ...(2). Securely insert that connects your modem and into the Internet port of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is on the bottom of the wireless router (3). 3 Figure 7 8 Getting to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. f. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Turn off your wireless router...
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Locate the cable you from the modem in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start or restart your network in to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, .... b. For DSL customers, if software logs you in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. Wait 1 minute. Failure to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual g. Start your wireless router and into a LAN port on your network. 2. Wait 2 minutes. c.
Locate the cable you from the modem in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start or restart your network in to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, .... b. For DSL customers, if software logs you in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. Wait 1 minute. Failure to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual g. Start your wireless router and into a LAN port on your network. 2. Wait 2 minutes. c.
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... on:" on page 21. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then click...8226; http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the wireless router Internet port and that the computer is powered on . 3. Connect to verify the following: • Power. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. Check the wireless router status lights to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in...
... on:" on page 21. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then click...8226; http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the wireless router Internet port and that the computer is powered on . 3. Connect to verify the following: • Power. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. Check the wireless router status lights to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in...
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... for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in lower case letters. 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 For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Getting to your Internet connection. The router user name and password should not be confused with a message about firmware upgrades...
... for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in lower case letters. 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 For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Getting to your Internet connection. The router user name and password should not be confused with a message about firmware upgrades...
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...the Knowledge Base or the 12 Getting to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Advanced users who want to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is no activity before you with ...your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Product updates and Web support are now connected to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Click Done to view the following screen. Click Next. When the wireless router is usually the case. You are always available...
...the Knowledge Base or the 12 Getting to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Advanced users who want to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is no activity before you with ...your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Product updates and Web support are now connected to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Click Done to view the following screen. Click Next. When the wireless router is usually the case. You are always available...
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... default state is restored when you first install the router or when the router is in its login name and password: 1. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the wireless router. Connect to the wireless router by typing any user name or password you must open... password should not be confused with any one of these three URLs in to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, August 2007 Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your router using its factory default state (for more information about this feature. Figure 13 You can...
... default state is restored when you first install the router or when the router is in its login name and password: 1. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the wireless router. Connect to the wireless router by typing any user name or password you must open... password should not be confused with any one of these three URLs in to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, August 2007 Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your router using its factory default state (for more information about this feature. Figure 13 You can...
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... 2. Once you downloaded to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 When the software upload process is complete, the router restarts. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 4. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu....not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. To update your PC (the file ends in the following figure opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one ...
... 2. Once you downloaded to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 When the software upload process is complete, the router restarts. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 4. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu....not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. To update your PC (the file ends in the following figure opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one ...
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... your browser. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 Follow the procedure in "To update your hard disk. 8. Determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website is available, upload the firmware to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from...
... your browser. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 Follow the procedure in "To update your hard disk. 8. Determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website is available, upload the firmware to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from...
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...CD as well as the wireless router. You must match the SSID you click Apply. Check that is NETGEAR. If you are configuring the router from the router. Follow the instructions in the full manual and in which are able to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Set the... region, Selecting the region in the router help screens to implement...
...CD as well as the wireless router. You must match the SSID you click Apply. Check that is NETGEAR. If you are configuring the router from the router. Follow the instructions in the full manual and in which are able to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Set the... region, Selecting the region in the router help screens to implement...
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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