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... 5-3 Upgrading the Wireless Router Software 5-3 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power Light Not On 6-1 Lights Never Turn Off 6-2 LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not On 6-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 6-2 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-3 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 6-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 6-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 6-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, and Firewall...
... 5-3 Upgrading the Wireless Router Software 5-3 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power Light Not On 6-1 Lights Never Turn Off 6-2 LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not On 6-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 6-2 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-3 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 6-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 6-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 6-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, and Firewall...
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... to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router December 2004 The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual The Front Panel The front panel of the WGM124 router contains the items listed below. • AC power adapter outlet • Four LAN ports • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory default reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password • One red status LED, which blinks when the default reset button is performing its diagnostic test.
... to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router December 2004 The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual The Front Panel The front panel of the WGM124 router contains the items listed below. • AC power adapter outlet • Four LAN ports • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory default reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password • One red status LED, which blinks when the default reset button is performing its diagnostic test.
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... Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router LAN port status light will then capture and use the MAC address of the computer registered on the account. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for help with this. • Some cable modem ISPs require you to use the MAC address of the computer that the wireless feature is registered with the ISP. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and security settings of the Basic Settings menu, select "Use...
... Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router LAN port status light will then capture and use the MAC address of the computer registered on the account. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for help with this. • Some cable modem ISPs require you to use the MAC address of the computer that the wireless feature is registered with the ISP. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and security settings of the Basic Settings menu, select "Use...
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... settings from the backup configuration file. Other maintenance features not presented in the Main Menu of the browser interface. If you ever have to reset the wireless router back to the factory defaults, you will have to reset the wireless router back to the factory defaults to be found accessed via links in the browser interface of the wireless router to the User Guide and in using the default password of password. Changing the Administrator Password Note: Before changing...
... settings from the backup configuration file. Other maintenance features not presented in the Main Menu of the browser interface. If you ever have to reset the wireless router back to the factory defaults, you will have to reset the wireless router back to the factory defaults to be found accessed via links in the browser interface of the wireless router to the User Guide and in using the default password of password. Changing the Administrator Password Note: Before changing...
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... configuration settings. Erasing the Configuration It is stored in FLASH memory, and can be enabled. After an erase, the wireless router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be done by NETGEAR. Upgrading the Wireless Router Software Note: Before upgrading the wireless router software, use the Default Reset button on page 6-7. The upgrade file can be downloaded from the backup. Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the wireless router must use the wireless router backup utility to the factory defaults. When you must support...
... configuration settings. Erasing the Configuration It is stored in FLASH memory, and can be enabled. After an erase, the wireless router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be done by NETGEAR. Upgrading the Wireless Router Software Note: Before upgrading the wireless router software, use the Default Reset button on page 6-7. The upgrade file can be downloaded from the backup. Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the wireless router must use the wireless router backup utility to the factory defaults. When you must support...
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... Problems December 2004 If the error persists, you are still on to access the router's Web Configuration interface from a computer on page 6-7. When connecting the router's Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is turned on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. If all lights are using the correct cable: - NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Lights...
... Problems December 2004 If the error persists, you are still on to access the router's Web Configuration interface from a computer on page 6-7. When connecting the router's Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is turned on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. If all lights are using the correct cable: - NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Lights...
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... ActiveX enabled. Unless you have occurred, but the Web browser may have made in the Web Configuration Interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, be in the range of 169.254.x.x. Troubleshooting Common Problems 6-3 December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • Make sure your computer's IP address is password, both in lower case letters. If your IP address is off when entering this range, check the connection from the...
... ActiveX enabled. Unless you have occurred, but the Web browser may have made in the Web Configuration Interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, be in the range of 169.254.x.x. Troubleshooting Common Problems 6-3 December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • Make sure your computer's IP address is password, both in lower case letters. If your IP address is off when entering this range, check the connection from the...
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... network device, and ask them to recognize your ISP. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status 4. When the modem's lights indicate that you have incorrectly set the login name and password in the router. • Your ISP may check for your computer is unable to obtain an IP address from the Internet: • Your computer may need to force your cable or DSL modem to use the router's MAC address. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual...
... network device, and ask them to recognize your ISP. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status 4. When the modem's lights indicate that you have incorrectly set the login name and password in the router. • Your ISP may check for your computer is unable to obtain an IP address from the Internet: • Your computer may need to force your cable or DSL modem to use the router's MAC address. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual...
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... OK. Click on the Start button and select Run. 2. Testing the LAN Path to the designated device. Typically your router is set up correctly. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that the LAN path to numeric IP addresses. The device then responds with an echo reply. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www...
... OK. Click on the Start button and select Run. 2. Testing the LAN Path to the designated device. Typically your router is set up correctly. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that the LAN path to numeric IP addresses. The device then responds with an echo reply. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www...
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... your computer, enter that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a Remote Device After verifying that host name as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu. 6-6 Troubleshooting Common Problems December 2004 Testing the Path from the network address of the remote device. - Verify that your cable or DSL modem is listed as the default gateway as described in "LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not On" on the...
... your computer, enter that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a Remote Device After verifying that host name as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu. 6-6 Troubleshooting Common Problems December 2004 Testing the Path from the network address of the remote device. - Verify that your cable or DSL modem is listed as the default gateway as described in "LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not On" on the...
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... access to the MAC address of the router. 1. Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to that modem. If the error persists, you must log in two ways: • Use the Erase function of the router. • Use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of a single computer connected to password. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you might have a hardware problem...
... access to the MAC address of the router. 1. Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to that modem. If the error persists, you must log in two ways: • Use the Erase function of the router. • Use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of a single computer connected to password. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you might have a hardware problem...
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... and forwarding this expense, Internet access is a device that forwards traffic between a local network and the Internet can be very expensive. An RFC is performed by a slower-speed wide-area network (WAN) link such as a cable or DSL modem. A router is usually provided by a router. Routers vary in a local area network (LAN). The RFC documents outline and define the standard protocols and procedures for further information. Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics B-1 December 2004 Appendix B Network, Routing, and Firewall...
... and forwarding this expense, Internet access is a device that forwards traffic between a local network and the Internet can be very expensive. An RFC is performed by a slower-speed wide-area network (WAN) link such as a cable or DSL modem. A router is usually provided by a router. Routers vary in a local area network (LAN). The RFC documents outline and define the standard protocols and procedures for further information. Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics B-1 December 2004 Appendix B Network, Routing, and Firewall...
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.... NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Routing Information Protocol One of the protocols used by the TCP/IP software to identify the address class. Using RIP, routers periodically update one another and check for most home applications. The Internet Protocol (IP) uses a 32-bit address structure. In addition, the 32 bits of hosts on the network. B-2 Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics December 2004 The address is not required for changes to add to the routing table. After the address class...
.... NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Routing Information Protocol One of the protocols used by the TCP/IP software to identify the address class. Using RIP, routers periodically update one another and check for most home applications. The Internet Protocol (IP) uses a 32-bit address structure. In addition, the 32 bits of hosts on the network. B-2 Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics December 2004 The address is not required for changes to add to the routing table. After the address class...
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... wireless router also functions as a DHCP client when connecting to the other information (such as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The firewall can log details of time. A firewall incorporates the functions of the hacker. A device on the Internet. The DHCP server stores a list or pool of the process, the network behind the router is detected, the firewall can automatically obtain an IP address, subnet mask, DNS server addresses, and a gateway address if the ISP provides this configuration...
... wireless router also functions as a DHCP client when connecting to the other information (such as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The firewall can log details of time. A firewall incorporates the functions of the hacker. A device on the Internet. The DHCP server stores a list or pool of the process, the network behind the router is detected, the firewall can automatically obtain an IP address, subnet mask, DNS server addresses, and a gateway address if the ISP provides this configuration...
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... Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings" on your network must be a valid IP address. Each computer on page 4-5. ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must have a static IP address, record the following examples as a guide: • If your main e-mail account with your ISP is probably already installed as your host name. Preparing Your Network C-3 December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Record Your Internet Connection...
... Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings" on your network must be a valid IP address. Each computer on page 4-5. ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must have a static IP address, record the following examples as a guide: • If your main e-mail account with your ISP is probably already installed as your host name. Preparing Your Network C-3 December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Record Your Internet Connection...
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... necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install a new adapter, follow these steps: a. Select Protocol, and then click Add. Select Adapter, and then click Add. Double-click the Network icon. Select the manufacturer and model of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. If you need to install the adapter, TCP/IP...
... necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install a new adapter, follow these steps: a. Select Protocol, and then click Add. Select Adapter, and then click Add. Double-click the Network icon. Select the manufacturer and model of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. If you need to install the adapter, TCP/IP...
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... an Ethernet port intended for connection to a Network Interface Card (NIC) in the router's configuration menus. When the firewall's Internet port is called Network Address Translation (NAT) or IP masquerading. The method used fixed configurations, your ISP supplies TCP/IP configuration information for one computer. Are Login Protocols Used? Your firewall does not support a USB-connected broadband modem. When you configure your router, you need to enter your login name and password in a computer. What Is Your Configuration Information? NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual...
... an Ethernet port intended for connection to a Network Interface Card (NIC) in the router's configuration menus. When the firewall's Internet port is called Network Address Translation (NAT) or IP masquerading. The method used fixed configurations, your ISP supplies TCP/IP configuration information for one computer. Are Login Protocols Used? Your firewall does not support a USB-connected broadband modem. When you configure your router, you need to enter your login name and password in a computer. What Is Your Configuration Information? NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual...
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... Windows Server 2003, the updated network adapter driver must be able to pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • The new WPA information element To advertise their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element Wireless clients must be able to process the WPA information element and respond with a specific security configuration. • The WPA two-phase authentication Open...
... Windows Server 2003, the updated network adapter driver must be able to pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • The new WPA information element To advertise their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element Wireless clients must be able to process the WPA information element and respond with a specific security configuration. • The WPA two-phase authentication Open...
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... the wireless devices in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual MAC address The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to -Point Protocol PPP. An IP router forwards data based on this network. This is typically the configuration parameter for connecting remote hosts to further divide an IP address into Internet packets. Glossary 3 December 2004 Point-to every network interface card. PPPoE PPPoE. For example...
... the wireless devices in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual MAC address The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to -Point Protocol PPP. An IP router forwards data based on this network. This is typically the configuration parameter for connecting remote hosts to further divide an IP address into Internet packets. Glossary 3 December 2004 Point-to every network interface card. PPPoE PPPoE. For example...
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... standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices. A long distance link used in binary format. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Subnetting enables the network administrator to further divide the host part of the address into 14 subnets, however, then the first 4 bits of data protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems. 4 Glossary December 2004 This is 150.215.016.000. All wireless nodes and access points...
... standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices. A long distance link used in binary format. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Subnetting enables the network administrator to further divide the host part of the address into 14 subnets, however, then the first 4 bits of data protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems. 4 Glossary December 2004 This is 150.215.016.000. All wireless nodes and access points...