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... base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links...
... base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links...
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... window. - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you want to print. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single...
... window. - Use the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you want to print. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single...
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NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 4 About This Guide December 2004
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 4 About This Guide December 2004
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... Card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to return the router for use by a single computer. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router NETGEAR wireless routers provide connections for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access ... should contain the following items: • Pre-N Wireless Router WGM124. • AC power adapter. • A Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • The Setup CD, including: - This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless Router WGM124. This guide. -
... Card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to return the router for use by a single computer. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router NETGEAR wireless routers provide connections for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access ... should contain the following items: • Pre-N Wireless Router WGM124. • AC power adapter. • A Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • The Setup CD, including: - This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Pre-N Wireless Router WGM124. This guide. -
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...Power On Green Solid Amber Blink Off WLAN On Link/ACT On Blink LAN Green Amber Description Power is performing its diagnostic test. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual The Front Panel The front panel of the WGM124 router contains the items listed below. • AC power adapter outlet •...Restoring the Default Configuration and Password • One red status LED, which blinks when the default reset button is not supplied to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router December 2004 The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. Table 2-1. The LAN port has detected a...
...Power On Green Solid Amber Blink Off WLAN On Link/ACT On Blink LAN Green Amber Description Power is performing its diagnostic test. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual The Front Panel The front panel of the WGM124 router contains the items listed below. • AC power adapter outlet •...Restoring the Default Configuration and Password • One red status LED, which blinks when the default reset button is not supplied to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router December 2004 The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. Table 2-1. The LAN port has detected a...
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...the Internet This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to complete the wireless router setup. Before proceeding with the wireless router installation, familiarize yourself with your cable ISP. • For DSL Service: You may need information ...Install Your Wireless Router • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps be sure to use the computer you first registered with the contents of the Setup CD, especially this manual and the tutorials for configuring computers for Internet access. You will ...
...the Internet This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to complete the wireless router setup. Before proceeding with the wireless router installation, familiarize yourself with your cable ISP. • For DSL Service: You may need information ...Install Your Wireless Router • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps be sure to use the computer you first registered with the contents of the Setup CD, especially this manual and the tutorials for configuring computers for Internet access. You will ...
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... of each powered on the wireless router will be using . You must be lit. Restart the network in the computer and router match exactly. 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...
... of each powered on the wireless router will be using . You must be lit. Restart the network in the computer and router match exactly. 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...
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... the top of your browser, then click Enter. 2. Enter your Account Name (may be called Host Name) and Domain Name. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using these steps: 1. a. Connect to the wireless ...December 2004 ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 3-1: Browser-based configuration Basic Settings menus You can allow the Setup Wizard to access your configuration as mail or news servers. These parameters may also be necessary to determine your ISP's services ...
... the top of your browser, then click Enter. 2. Enter your Account Name (may be called Host Name) and Domain Name. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using these steps: 1. a. Connect to the wireless ...December 2004 ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 3-1: Browser-based configuration Basic Settings menus You can allow the Setup Wizard to access your configuration as mail or news servers. These parameters may also be necessary to determine your ISP's services ...
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... first opened. d. Select Yes if you in order to access the Internet. This feature allows your account is allowed by "cloning" its MAC address. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual b. Also enter the netmask and the Gateway IP address. To change the MAC address, select "Use this MAC address" and type it also...
... first opened. d. Select Yes if you in order to access the Internet. This feature allows your account is allowed by "cloning" its MAC address. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual b. Also enter the netmask and the Gateway IP address. To change the MAC address, select "Use this MAC address" and type it also...
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.... Fill in the parameters for the wireless router. Product updates and Web support are listed here. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your Internet service provider. The screen will change according to save your settings. When the ...Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to verify you select. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 3-2: Basic Settings ISP list Note: Not all ISPs are always available by going to the Internet 3-5 December 2004 Click the...
.... Fill in the parameters for the wireless router. Product updates and Web support are listed here. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your Internet service provider. The screen will change according to save your settings. When the ...Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to verify you select. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 3-2: Basic Settings ISP list Note: Not all ISPs are always available by going to the Internet 3-5 December 2004 Click the...
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NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 3-6 Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2004
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 3-6 Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2004
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... using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • WEP. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides strong data security. Such distances can connect. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can restrict access to only trusted computers so that have the correct SSID can allow for...
... using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • WEP. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides strong data security. Such distances can connect. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can restrict access to only trusted computers so that have the correct SSID can allow for...
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... broadcast of up to use this field. • Channel. If you can connect. Enter a value of the SSID, only devices that network. • Region. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of Name (SSID). In...
... broadcast of up to use this field. • Channel. If you can connect. Enter a value of the SSID, only devices that network. • Region. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of Name (SSID). In...
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... impossible to circumvent. Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. or 128-bit data encryption). NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Table 4-1. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description Automatic No wireless security.
... impossible to circumvent. Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. or 128-bit data encryption). NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Table 4-1. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description Automatic No wireless security.
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... the term "wireless network name" is used instead of SSID. • If WEP Authentication is available on line at http://kbserver.netgear.com. You can use , record the key values in the reference manual to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your...the same for creating WEP data encryption keys. Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security 4-5 December 2004 The reference manual is Used. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Information to configure the WGM124. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of printable characters and ...
... the term "wireless network name" is used instead of SSID. • If WEP Authentication is available on line at http://kbserver.netgear.com. You can use , record the key values in the reference manual to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your...the same for creating WEP data encryption keys. Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security 4-5 December 2004 The reference manual is Used. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Information to configure the WGM124. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of printable characters and ...
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...Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast Network Name (SSID) Wireless Security DEFAULT SETTING Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) and passphrase are shown below to customize any of the settings to better meet your WGM124..., the default factory settings are case sensitive. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Default Factory Settings When you install the wireless router, use the procedures below . Typing nETgear_11a for the 802.11a ...
...Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast Network Name (SSID) Wireless Security DEFAULT SETTING Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) and passphrase are shown below to customize any of the settings to better meet your WGM124..., the default factory settings are case sensitive. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Default Factory Settings When you install the wireless router, use the procedures below . Typing nETgear_11a for the 802.11a ...
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... Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup menu allow you for a location on your PC to save your wireless router's configuration settings. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice.
... Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup menu allow you for a location on your PC to save your wireless router's configuration settings. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice.
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...defaults. This can restore your PC or click the Browse button to browse to the file. NETGEAR recommends using the Erase function, which will be done by NETGEAR. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the ...file on your settings from the NETGEAR Web site. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing ...
...defaults. This can restore your PC or click the Browse button to browse to the file. NETGEAR recommends using the Erase function, which will be done by NETGEAR. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the ...file on your settings from the NETGEAR Web site. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing ...
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Click Upload. If the browser is interrupted, it is complete, your wireless router will typically take about one minute. The upgrade process will automatically restart. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 5-3: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. Note: When uploading software to the wireless router, it may need to interrupt the Web... the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the upgrade file 3. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2.
Click Upload. If the browser is interrupted, it is complete, your wireless router will typically take about one minute. The upgrade process will automatically restart. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 5-3: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. Note: When uploading software to the wireless router, it may need to interrupt the Web... the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the upgrade file 3. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2.
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NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to ...
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to ...