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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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... the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, August 2007 Getting to return the product for repair. A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3.
... the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, August 2007 Getting to return the product for repair. A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3.
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Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. 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 Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. 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 Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
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... You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. The unit successfully completed the power-on the front of the wireless router to the modem. The wireless interface is turned off No Ethernet cable is being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. Amber on self-test diagnostic.... Internet Amber off . The unit is performing the power-on The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, August 2007 Data is enabled. The wireless interface is being transmitted and received from a modem or other 4 network device, but no IP address...
... You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. The unit successfully completed the power-on the front of the wireless router to the modem. The wireless interface is turned off No Ethernet cable is being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. Amber on self-test diagnostic.... Internet Amber off . The unit is performing the power-on The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, August 2007 Data is enabled. The wireless interface is being transmitted and received from a modem or other 4 network device, but no IP address...
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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. On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
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. On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4. 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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... number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. The lights flash according to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, August 2007 These status lights are active. 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...
... number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. The lights flash according to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, August 2007 These status lights are active. 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...
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...ISP to provide it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for New Firmware" on how your wireless router: 6 Getting to set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Two Setup Methods: Smart... and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to access the Internet: - Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you...
...ISP to provide it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for New Firmware" on how your wireless router: 6 Getting to set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Two Setup Methods: Smart... and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to access the Internet: - Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you...
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...the wizard on your computer. 2. Getting to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, August 2007 Follow the wizard instructions. The CD automatically starts and detects the language you cannot use your are two steps to a different language... an upper-case A. 2. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual Setup. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Your computer has to be set up your wireless router.
...the wizard on your computer. 2. Getting to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, August 2007 Follow the wizard instructions. The CD automatically starts and detects the language you cannot use your are two steps to a different language... an upper-case A. 2. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual Setup. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Your computer has to be set up your wireless router.
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... your modem and into your computer to the router later. Locate the Ethernet cable that Ethernet cable 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 power... unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). f. Turn off your wireless router: 1. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. b. e. c. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. Use the label on the left next to Know Your...
... your modem and into your computer to the router later. Locate the Ethernet cable that Ethernet cable 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 power... unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). f. Turn off your wireless router: 1. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. b. e. c. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. Use the label on the left next to Know Your...
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Locate the cable you removed from accessing the Internet. First, plug in Step c. You might need to go to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Getting to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, then click the Connections tab where you from ...cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. Wireless Router Setup Manual g. a. Start your computer. Last, turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start or restart your network in the correct sequence...
Locate the cable you removed from accessing the Internet. First, plug in Step c. You might need to go to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Getting to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, then click the Connections tab where you from ...cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. Wireless Router Setup Manual g. a. Start your computer. Last, turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start or restart your network in the correct sequence...
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...or stays on:" on . • Internet: The Internet port light (4) should be lit. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Connect to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net...should be lit. The power light (1) should be on page 21. • Wireless. A LAN light (5) should turn solid green. Green indicates that the modem, and the modem is securely attached to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. If it is not, ...
...or stays on:" on . • Internet: The Internet port light (4) should be lit. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Connect to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net...should be lit. The power light (1) should be on page 21. • Wireless. A LAN light (5) should turn solid green. Green indicates that the modem, and the modem is securely attached to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. If it is not, ...
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...about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Getting to your Internet connection. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in lower case letters. After ...logging in, if 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...
...about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Getting to your Internet connection. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in lower case letters. After ...logging in, if 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...
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...which is usually the case. Click Next. 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. Figure 12 If you out. For help with this, consult the documentation... that came with configuring your wireless router to the wireless router, verify your computer networking setup. Documentation is required before it ...
...which is usually the case. Click Next. 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. Figure 12 If you out. For help with this, consult the documentation... that came with configuring your wireless router to the wireless router, verify your computer networking setup. Documentation is required before it ...
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... browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 2. Connect 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 for the...may use the factory reset button. See "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" Figure 13 You can connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to your browser, and then click Enter. If you want to change the settings after Installation and ...
... browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 2. Connect 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 for the...may use the factory reset button. See "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" Figure 13 You can connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to your browser, and then click Enter. If you want to change the settings after Installation and ...
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...one in .img). 3. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. 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. The upload process takes several minutes. ...
...one in .img). 3. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. 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. The upload process takes several minutes. ...
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... this method, refer to the online Reference Manual available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on your router. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available, upload the firmware to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 Getting to your computer, and upgrade your hard disk. 8. Determine...
... this method, refer to the online Reference Manual available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on your router. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available, upload the firmware to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 Getting to your computer, and upgrade your hard disk. 8. Determine...
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...: 1. Note that the default SSID is available from a link on the CD as well as the wireless router. Check that is NETGEAR. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can allow for wireless connectivity. You must match the SSID you are able to obtain an IP address by anyone with the default user name...
...: 1. Note that the default SSID is available from a link on the CD as well as the wireless router. Check that is NETGEAR. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can allow for wireless connectivity. You must match the SSID you are able to obtain an IP address by anyone with the default user name...
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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