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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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Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Figure 1 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual 2.
Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Figure 1 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual 2.
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...cable is enabled. Table 1-1. The reset button is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic. Amber on The Ethernet cable connection to the router. The wireless interface is good. Amber blinking Packets are being transmitted and received. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green .... Getting to verify various conditions. LAN 5 Green Amber The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
...cable is enabled. Table 1-1. The reset button is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic. Amber on The Ethernet cable connection to the router. The wireless interface is good. Amber blinking Packets are being transmitted and received. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green .... Getting to verify various conditions. LAN 5 Green Amber The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
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On/off switch for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for the antenna dome light 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Factory default reset button 4 Getting 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. AC power adapter outlet 3.
On/off switch for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for the antenna dome light 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Factory default reset button 4 Getting 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. AC power adapter outlet 3.
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..., and default login information. These status lights are active. The lights flash according to the direction of the wireless router 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 lights that identify which of the seven internal antennas are off by default but can...
..., and default login information. These status lights are active. The lights flash according to the direction of the wireless router 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 lights that identify which of the seven internal antennas are off by default but can...
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...wireless router to access the Internet: - These options are discussed in to the router to use the computer you with your router. Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have provided you first used to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router... assistant lets you check for setting up your wireless router: 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...
...wireless router to access the Internet: - These options are discussed in to the router to use the computer you with your router. Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have provided you first used to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router... assistant lets you check for setting up your wireless router: 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...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case. This option is best if you cannot use the wizard on the CD, which automatically takes care of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that steps you perform have been successfully completed. Insert the NETGEAR... settings from the router through the setup process, automates many of this manual to set to setting up your wireless router: 1. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual Setup. This is the easiest. Use the setup option that begins ...
Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case. This option is best if you cannot use the wizard on the CD, which automatically takes care of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that steps you perform have been successfully completed. Insert the NETGEAR... settings from the router through the setup process, automates many of this manual to set to setting up your wireless router: 1. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual Setup. This is the easiest. Use the setup option that begins ...
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... the cable or ADSL broadband modem. c. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Use the label on the left next to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your wireless router: 1. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2).
... the cable or ADSL broadband modem. c. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Use the label on the left next to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your wireless router: 1. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2).
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... minute. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. You might need to go to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 c. Getting to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, then click the Connections tab where you in and...into a power outlet. Start your wireless router and into your network in Step c. Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. Last, turn on your network. 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual g. Locate the cable you from ...
... minute. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. You might need to go to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 c. Getting to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, then click the Connections tab where you in and...into a power outlet. Start your wireless router and into your network in Step c. Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. Last, turn on your network. 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual g. Locate the cable you from ...
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...the modem is securely attached at 100 Mbps; amber indicates 10 Mbps. The wireless light (3) should be on page 21. • Wireless. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. The power light (1) should be lit. Connect to the wireless router Internet port and that the computer is first turned on . • LAN...the following: • Power. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www....
...the modem is securely attached at 100 Mbps; amber indicates 10 Mbps. The wireless light (3) should be on page 21. • Wireless. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. The power light (1) should be lit. Connect to the wireless router Internet port and that the computer is first turned on . • LAN...the following: • Power. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www....
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Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in lower case letters. The router user name and password should not be confused with a message about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. Getting to your Internet connection. After logging in, if ... 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. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password 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. The router user name and password should not be confused with a message about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. Getting to your Internet connection. After logging in, if ... 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. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4.
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... available by going to "Product Registration, Support, and Documentation" on the Basic Settings page (for more information about basic settings, refer to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Click Done to the Internet! Wireless Router Setup Manual On the left, click Setup Wizard to access the Internet. Figure 12 If you with your product at http://www...
... available by going to "Product Registration, Support, and Documentation" on the Basic Settings page (for more information about basic settings, refer to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Click Done to the Internet! Wireless Router Setup Manual On the left, click Setup Wizard to access the Internet. Figure 12 If you with your product at http://www...
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... of your Internet connection. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, August 2007 To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you may...
... of your Internet connection. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, August 2007 To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you may...
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...file, click Upload to send the software to your router firmware: 1. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 4. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. The ...go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 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 ...
...file, click Upload to send the software to your router firmware: 1. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 4. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. The ...go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 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 ...
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... Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 Then go to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for new router firmware: 1. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on the router menu. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to...
... Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 Then go to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for new router firmware: 1. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on the router menu. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to...
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...manual that is NETGEAR. If you are able to the wireless router at a range of your wireless equipment. The wireless router provides highly effective security features, which the wireless interface will lose your walls and can be received by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of the wireless router... adapter. You must match the SSID you click Apply. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Click Wireless Settings in the router help screens to implement the security features appropriate to your ...
...manual that is NETGEAR. If you are able to the wireless router at a range of your wireless equipment. The wireless router provides highly effective security features, which the wireless interface will lose your walls and can be received by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of the wireless router... adapter. You must match the SSID you click Apply. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Click Wireless Settings in the router help screens to implement the security features appropriate to your ...
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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
Wireless Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
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...NETGEAR for your router and that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in: 1. a. Restart the network in the correct sequence. Check that your settings, click Apply. Verify that the Power light is needed. b. Verify that the Test light lights within 2 minutes after you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual... Make sure that the power supply adapter is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are both turned on (see "Router Front Panel" on page...
...NETGEAR for your router and that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in: 1. a. Restart the network in the correct sequence. Check that your settings, click Apply. Verify that the Power light is needed. b. Verify that the Test light lights within 2 minutes after you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual... Make sure that the power supply adapter is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are both turned on (see "Router Front Panel" on page...
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... one minute after powering up: a. b. This sets the router's IP address to factory defaults. Verify if the LAN or Internet port lights are still on to see if the router recovers. Wireless Router Setup Manual a. Make sure that was supplied with Troubleshooting 21 v1.0, ...August 2007 Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. Make sure that the port's light is explained in...
... one minute after powering up: a. b. This sets the router's IP address to factory defaults. Verify if the LAN or Internet port lights are still on to see if the router recovers. Wireless Router Setup Manual a. Make sure that was supplied with Troubleshooting 21 v1.0, ...August 2007 Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. Make sure that the port's light is explained in...