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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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... by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Getting to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Before you need to return the product for your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on page 5). A link to Know Your...
... by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Getting to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Before you need to return the product for your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on page 5). A link to Know Your...
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Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Set up your router by doing one of your wired computers). 3. 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 installation: 1. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for your router. 2.
Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Set up your router by doing one of your wired computers). 3. 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 installation: 1. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for your router. 2.
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... system is initializing. The system is ready and running TFTP server. Getting to verify various conditions. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, October 2007 Table 1. Power is supplied to upload valid firmware. Firmware is enabled. Indicates that...
... system is initializing. The system is ready and running TFTP server. Getting to verify various conditions. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, October 2007 Table 1. Power is supplied to upload valid firmware. Firmware is enabled. Indicates that...
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Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Blinking (green) Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WGR614v9 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 45 Figure 3 The back of the router includes: 1. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN...
Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Blinking (green) Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WGR614v9 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 45 Figure 3 The back of the router includes: 1. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN...
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Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up , you . Host and domain names - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you first used to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 If you cannot ...and default login information. Getting to set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you might need one or more of the router to the Internet. Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Depending on the bottom of these settings for ...
Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up , you . Host and domain names - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you first used to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 If you cannot ...and default login information. Getting to set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you might need one or more of the router to the Internet. Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Depending on the bottom of these settings for ...
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...NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to a different language. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing router..., or are using on your PC. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual setup. If the CD does not automatically start the...
...NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to a different language. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing router..., or are using on your PC. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual setup. If the CD does not automatically start the...
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... your computer. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. a. b. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you, or refer to the documentation for your computer to use the wizard...
... your computer. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. a. b. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you, or refer to the documentation for your computer to use the wizard...
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Router Setup Manual e. Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your network. 8 Getting to start your router into the yellow Internet port 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. Securely insert the free end of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
Router Setup Manual e. Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your network. 8 Getting to start your router into the yellow Internet port 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. Securely insert the free end of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
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... Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you in the correct sequence. Router Setup Manual 2. The Wireless light (3) should turn on . b. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The test light (2) should be lit. Start your network in and turn solid amber when...
... Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you in the correct sequence. Router Setup Manual 2. The Wireless light (3) should turn on . b. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The test light (2) should be lit. Start your network in and turn solid amber when...
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...at 100 Mbps; Green indicates your browser, and then press Enter. For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 3. To access the router using the Resource CD, you installed using its login name and password: 1. Accessing the Wireless Router after ...to change settings. Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any one of these three URLs in to the router any time you must open a browser window and log in the address field of your router manually, you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 A LAN light (5) should ...
...at 100 Mbps; Green indicates your browser, and then press Enter. For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 3. To access the router using the Resource CD, you installed using its login name and password: 1. Accessing the Wireless Router after ...to change settings. Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any one of these three URLs in to the router any time you must open a browser window and log in the address field of your router manually, you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 A LAN light (5) should ...
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...automatically log you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to your Internet connection. The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you have ...problems logging in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 If there is no activity or you have set up. Getting to the one shown ...
...automatically log you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to your Internet connection. The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you have ...problems logging in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 If there is no activity or you have set up. Getting to the one shown ...
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...in to the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you log in on page 10). To make it easy for you to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The router checks the NETGEAR database for New Version Upon Log-in your router. If these ...most up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for updating your router: 1. Check for a new firmware image file. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. To update firmware after Installation...
...in to the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you log in on page 10). To make it easy for you to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The router checks the NETGEAR database for New Version Upon Log-in your router. If these ...most up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for updating your router: 1. Check for a new firmware image file. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. To update firmware after Installation...
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... main menu. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 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. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. To manually check for this router. When the Test light stops blinking...
... main menu. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 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. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. To manually check for this router. When the Test light stops blinking...
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... instructions to set to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Log in to the online Reference Manual for New Version Upon Log-in your needs. Router Setup Manual 4. The Reference Manual is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR website is set up and test ... this feature, deselect one of the following: • Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in "To install the updated firmware to your router:" on page 13 to a location on your router displays. 5. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9.
... instructions to set to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Log in to the online Reference Manual for New Version Upon Log-in your needs. Router Setup Manual 4. The Reference Manual is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR website is set up and test ... this feature, deselect one of the following: • Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in "To install the updated firmware to your router:" on page 13 to a location on your router displays. 5. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9.
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.... Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. Do one of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you click Apply. Select the region in the router. If you will not get a wireless connection. 6. Configure and test your changes, click Apply. I Want To...
.... Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. Do one of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you click Apply. Select the region in the router. If you will not get a wireless connection. 6. Configure and test your changes, click Apply. I Want To...
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...with older adapters. Log in the Reference Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens to implement the security features appropriate to your needs. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2....Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be compatible with a compatible adapter. This provides the most reliable security, and is available from a link on the Resource CD as well as reliable). • WPA-PSK (TKIP). Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless...
...with older adapters. Log in the Reference Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens to implement the security features appropriate to your needs. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2....Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be compatible with a compatible adapter. This provides the most reliable security, and is available from a link on the Resource CD as well as reliable). • WPA-PSK (TKIP). Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless...
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...NETGEAR.com/support. Registration is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to view support information or the documentation for the router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual... Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
...NETGEAR.com/support. Registration is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to view support information or the documentation for the router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual... Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
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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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... 1. Check that you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. 2. The Wireless port light is properly connected to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Verify whether the... the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that your router and that the self-test procedure is first applied, verify that ..." on page 3). d. When power is running. 3. Router Setup Manual on page 5). Make sure that the Power light is the case, in the Router MAC Address section of the computer are configured to a functioning...
... 1. Check that you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. 2. The Wireless port light is properly connected to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Verify whether the... the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that your router and that the self-test procedure is first applied, verify that ..." on page 3). d. When power is running. 3. Router Setup Manual on page 5). Make sure that the Power light is the case, in the Router MAC Address section of the computer are configured to a functioning...