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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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... region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the...
... region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the...
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Router Setup Manual To prepare 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 Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a vertical position by doing one of your router for your router by inserting the router into the supplied snap-on stand (not shown). • Place it in a horizontal position (as shown in Figure 1). Set up your wired computers). 3.
Router Setup Manual To prepare 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 Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a vertical position by doing one of your router for your router by inserting the router into the supplied snap-on stand (not shown). • Place it in a horizontal position (as shown in Figure 1). Set up your wired computers). 3.
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... running TFTP server. Firmware is being communicated through the Internet port. Getting to factory default settings. Indicates that the wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The wireless router radio is initializing. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
... running TFTP server. Firmware is being communicated through the Internet port. Getting to factory default settings. Indicates that the wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The wireless router radio is initializing. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
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... (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. 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. Blinking (green) Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Table 1. Internet...
... (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. 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. Blinking (green) Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Table 1. Internet...
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Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you first used to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your ISP to provide it. • For cable modem service, use the computer... number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet service. Host and domain names - Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail...
Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you first used to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your ISP to provide it. • For cable modem service, use the computer... number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet service. Host and domain names - Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail...
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... detects the language that best suits you perform have two methods available for setting up your router. Accept the language option, or change to complete. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option is the easiest. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup...
... detects the language that best suits you perform have two methods available for setting up your router. Accept the language option, or change to complete. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option is the easiest. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup...
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... the CD, which automatically takes care of this , use your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). Connecting Your Router To connect your computer. a. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your computer. 2.
... the CD, which automatically takes care of this , use your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). Connecting Your Router To connect your computer. a. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your computer. 2.
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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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... light (4) should turn on the cable or DSL modem. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 Wait 2 minutes. You might need to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click ... tab, where you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. The Wireless light (3) should turn on your router and into a power outlet. Router Setup Manual 2. c. Getting to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on . Failure to start or restart your network in to...
... light (4) should turn on the cable or DSL modem. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 Wait 2 minutes. You might need to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click ... tab, where you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. The Wireless light (3) should turn on your router and into a power outlet. Router Setup Manual 2. c. Getting to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on . Failure to start or restart your network in to...
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... typing any time you installed using its login name and password: 1. Green indicates your wireless setup. amber indicates 10 Mbps. For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on page 20. Router Setup Manual • LAN. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to change settings. If you wish...
... typing any time you installed using its login name and password: 1. Green indicates your wireless setup. amber indicates 10 Mbps. For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on page 20. Router Setup Manual • LAN. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to change settings. If you wish...
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... automatically log you might use what you have set up. If there is no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If you have problems logging in to your Internet connection. A login window similar to the one shown ..., enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page 21. If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007...
... automatically log you might use what you have set up. If there is no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If you have problems logging in to your Internet connection. A login window similar to the one shown ..., enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page 21. If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007...
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... part of methods for updating your router. The Thank You window and the Firmware Update Assistant screen display. You must be logged in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you have 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 use...
... part of methods for updating your router. The Thank You window and the Firmware Update Assistant screen display. You must be logged in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you have 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 use...
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...is a .zip file, then the image is available and you want to the router until the router finishes restarting! NETGEAR recommends that you determine the firmware version currently running on your router. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before you check ...the software to your computer, and update your router before using the router. 4. To manually check for updates on the NETGEAR website. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new router firmware:" on page 13. 3. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu.
...is a .zip file, then the image is available and you want to the router until the router finishes restarting! NETGEAR recommends that you determine the firmware version currently running on your router. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before you check ...the software to your computer, and update your router before using the router. 4. To manually check for updates on the NETGEAR website. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new router firmware:" on page 13. 3. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu.
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If the version on the NETGEAR website is more information. Log in "To install the updated firmware to your router:" on the Firmware Update screen • Check for New Version Upon Log-in your router it will check for your router displays. 5. Under Downloads, check the most recent ... the procedure in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to a location on the main menu. 14 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen 2. If you log in...
If the version on the NETGEAR website is more information. Log in "To install the updated firmware to your router:" on the Firmware Update screen • Check for New Version Upon Log-in your router it will check for your router displays. 5. Under Downloads, check the most recent ... the procedure in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to a location on the main menu. 14 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen 2. If you log in...
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... of your basic settings (continue with the next step. 4. To save your computers for wireless connectivity. 9. Getting to match the router's new settings. 8. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. The wizard then guides you change the wireless settings of the following: • Click Yes. If they have the same...
... of your basic settings (continue with the next step. 4. To save your computers for wireless connectivity. 9. Getting to match the router's new settings. 8. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. The wizard then guides you change the wireless settings of the following: • Click Yes. If they have the same...
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...8226; WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Log in the router help setting up the security feature appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. This provides security compatible with my equipment. • WPA2...allow others outside your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To enable wireless security: 1. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your router. Such distances can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of over 300 feet. ...
...8226; WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Log in the router help setting up the security feature appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. This provides security compatible with my equipment. • WPA2...allow others outside your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To enable wireless security: 1. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your router. Such distances can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of over 300 feet. ...
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... Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to view support information or the documentation for the router. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Documentation is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support... service. Registration is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and...
... Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to view support information or the documentation for the router. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Documentation is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support... service. Registration is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and...
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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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... problems: • "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" • "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20 • "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on page 21 • "The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working" on page 22 • "Testing the Path from a PC to Your... computer. Verify that you might have these common problems. Be sure to the Internet" on page 25 Basic Troubleshooting Here are both turned on (see "Router Front Panel" Help with a securely plugged in this sequence: 1. Common Things That Can Go Wrong Verify that for correcting simple problems you do not have...
... problems: • "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" • "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20 • "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on page 21 • "The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working" on page 22 • "Testing the Path from a PC to Your... computer. Verify that you might have these common problems. Be sure to the Internet" on page 25 Basic Troubleshooting Here are both turned on (see "Router Front Panel" Help with a securely plugged in this sequence: 1. Common Things That Can Go Wrong Verify that for correcting simple problems you do not have...