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Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 What You Need Before You Begin 5 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...6 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 17 Help with Troubleshooting 19 Basic Troubleshooting ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 24 Default Configuration ...27 Default Configuration Settings 27 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 28 Related Documents...29 iii
Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 What You Need Before You Begin 5 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...6 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 17 Help with Troubleshooting 19 Basic Troubleshooting ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 24 Default Configuration ...27 Default Configuration Settings 27 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 28 Related Documents...29 iii
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Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. 2. Set up your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual To prepare your router by doing one of your wired computers). 3. Select an area suitable for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a vertical position by inserting the router into the supplied snap-on stand (not shown). • Place it in a horizontal position (as shown in Figure 1).
Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. 2. Set up your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual To prepare your router by doing one of your wired computers). 3. Select an area suitable for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a vertical position by inserting the router into the supplied snap-on stand (not shown). • Place it in a horizontal position (as shown in Figure 1).
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.... The system is supplied to the router. Indicates that the wireless router radio is in rescue mode running . The firmware is corrupt, and the router is enabled. Power is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is not supplied to the router. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the...
.... The system is supplied to the router. Indicates that the wireless router radio is in rescue mode running . The firmware is corrupt, and the router is enabled. Power is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is not supplied to the router. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the...
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Router Setup Manual Table 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Blinking (amber) Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Off No link is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WGR614v9 router contains the items in the list that...
Router Setup Manual Table 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Blinking (amber) Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Off No link is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WGR614v9 router contains the items in the list that...
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Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to access the Internet: - Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up, you might need one or more of the router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default ... computer you first used to set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP ...
Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to access the Internet: - Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up, you might need one or more of the router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default ... computer you first used to set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP ...
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Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. This option is best if you perform have two methods available for setting up your router. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to complete. 1. This option is the easiest. ...a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual setup. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to set up your PC. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and...
Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. This option is best if you perform have two methods available for setting up your router. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to complete. 1. This option is the easiest. ...a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual setup. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to set up your PC. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and...
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... only (2). Getting to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your computer. 2. This is usually the case. b. If you are two steps...
... only (2). Getting to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your computer. 2. This is usually the case. b. If you are two steps...
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Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your router into the yellow Internet port of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Securely insert the free end of the router (4), and the other end into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 4 (3). 1 3 Figure 6 f. Router Setup Manual e.
Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your router into the yellow Internet port of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Securely insert the free end of the router (4), and the other end into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 4 (3). 1 3 Figure 6 f. Router Setup Manual e.
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Router Setup Manual 2. Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. c. Check the router status lights to the router Internet port, and the modem is powered on. The Internet port light (4) should be lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet ... 4 5 Figure 8 d. Wait 2 minutes. Last, turn on your network in the correct sequence could prevent you in the correct sequence. The Wireless light (3) should be on , then go to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 First, plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. For DSL customers, if software logs you...
Router Setup Manual 2. Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. c. Check the router status lights to the router Internet port, and the modem is powered on. The Internet port light (4) should be lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet ... 4 5 Figure 8 d. Wait 2 minutes. Last, turn on your network in the correct sequence could prevent you in the correct sequence. The Wireless light (3) should be on , then go to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 First, plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. For DSL customers, if software logs you...
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... lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on page 3. To access the router using the Resource CD, you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any time you still need to log in the address field of your wireless setup. If a LAN light is not lit...
... lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on page 3. To access the router using the Resource CD, you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any time you still need to log in the address field of your wireless setup. If a LAN light is not lit...
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... same as any other user name or password you might use what you have problems logging in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. If you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). To view support information or the Reference Manual for the... use to log in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. A login window similar to the one shown in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on the main menu. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 If you out after 5 minutes of inactivity...
... same as any other user name or password you might use what you have problems logging in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. If you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). To view support information or the Reference Manual for the... use to log in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. A login window similar to the one shown in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on the main menu. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 If you out after 5 minutes of inactivity...
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... set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you 12 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen To disable this feature. You ...and features included with your router: 1. If these options are selected (the default settings), each time you to use this feature, deselect the check boxes. Log in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message ...
... set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you 12 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen To disable this feature. You ...and features included with your router: 1. If these options are selected (the default settings), each time you to use this feature, deselect the check boxes. Log in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message ...
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... the router restarts. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. Do not try to go to the NETGEAR website, and select the model number for new router firmware:" on the main menu. The Router Upgrade screen...Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can use the WinZip utility to unzip the file. Once you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu bar. NETGEAR recommends that your router before using the router. 4. Go to the router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router...
... the router restarts. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. Do not try to go to the NETGEAR website, and select the model number for new router firmware:" on the main menu. The Router Upgrade screen...Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can use the WinZip utility to unzip the file. Once you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu bar. NETGEAR recommends that your router before using the router. 4. Go to the router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router...
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... screen. 6. If the version on page 10). To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on the Resource CD). Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the NETGEAR website is more information. If you are unable to successfully update using...
... screen. 6. If the version on page 10). To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on the Resource CD). Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the NETGEAR website is more information. If you are unable to successfully update using...
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.... 8. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. Do one of your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. Select the region in the router. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with step 8). • Click No...
.... 8. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. Do one of your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. Select the region in the router. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with step 8). • Click No...
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...of your network. For this manual and in to your wireless equipment. Log in the router help setting up the security feature appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2. Select a security option: •... (AES). Follow the instructions in this reason, use the security features of over 300 feet. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your needs. 4. To save your needs.
...of your network. For this manual and in to your wireless equipment. Log in the router help setting up the security feature appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2. Select a security option: •... (AES). Follow the instructions in this reason, use the security features of over 300 feet. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your needs. 4. To save your needs.
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Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. When the router is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Registration is connected...
Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. When the router is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Registration is connected...
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Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
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...Wireless port light is needed. Verify that your settings, click Apply. Verify whether the MAC address is lit. 20 Help with this Computer's MAC Address. Check the router status lights to verify correct router... connected to your computer or "Related Documents" on , reset the router according to a functioning power outlet. Router Setup Manual on the account. Make sure that the network settings of each LAN...on page 5). If the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that the power cord is lit. To save your LAN-connected ...
...Wireless port light is needed. Verify that your settings, click Apply. Verify whether the MAC address is lit. 20 Help with this Computer's MAC Address. Check the router status lights to verify correct router... connected to your computer or "Related Documents" on , reset the router according to a functioning power outlet. Router Setup Manual on the account. Make sure that the network settings of each LAN...on page 5). If the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that the power cord is lit. To save your LAN-connected ...
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.... • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are still on one minute after powering up, turn on or stays on, the router has a problem. 1. Clear the router's configuration to be sure that the Java applet is loaded. Try closing the browser and starting it again. If all lights including the... Panel" on when the Ethernet connection is made: 1. Make sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Router Setup Manual If a port's light is lit, a link has been established to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port's light is green. If a LAN port is...
.... • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are still on one minute after powering up, turn on or stays on, the router has a problem. 1. Clear the router's configuration to be sure that the Java applet is loaded. Try closing the browser and starting it again. If all lights including the... Panel" on when the Ethernet connection is made: 1. Make sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Router Setup Manual If a port's light is lit, a link has been established to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port's light is green. If a LAN port is...