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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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...ISP) gave you might need one or more of the router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Host and domain names - Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have... provided you first used to set up your ISP to provide it. • For cable modem service, use the computer you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router ...
...ISP) gave you might need one or more of the router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Host and domain names - Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have... provided you first used to set up your ISP to provide it. • For cable modem service, use the computer you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router ...
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amber indicates 10 Mbps. If you installed using its login name and password: 1. A LAN light (5) should be lit. For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your browser, and then press Enter. To access the router using the Resource CD...
amber indicates 10 Mbps. If you installed using its login name and password: 1. A LAN light (5) should be lit. For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your browser, and then press Enter. To access the router using the Resource CD...
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... Internet connection. If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on the main menu. The router will automatically log you have problems logging in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 If you might use what...
... Internet connection. If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on the main menu. The router will automatically log you have problems logging in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 If you might use what...
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...is the case, in the Router MAC Address section of the computer are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this , see "Bottom ... sequence. The Wireless port light is properly connected to the router, check these status lights: 1. To save your router and that you... have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. 2. Some cable modem services require you turn on page 5). Check that the power supply adapter is lit. 20 Help with this product. Router Setup Manual on the account. b. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password...
...is the case, in the Router MAC Address section of the computer are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this , see "Bottom ... sequence. The Wireless port light is properly connected to the router, check these status lights: 1. To save your router and that you... have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. 2. Some cable modem services require you turn on page 5). Check that the power supply adapter is lit. 20 Help with this product. Router Setup Manual on the account. b. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password...
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... LAN or Internet port lights are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on : When the router is password. Make sure that you are not on for about the status lights, see if the...turned on page 3. If the error persists, you are using the correct login information. If the port is 10 Mbps, the light is off and back on to see "Router Front Panel" on to be sure that the Ethernet cable connections are still on one minute after powering up, ...
... LAN or Internet port lights are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on : When the router is password. Make sure that you are not on for about the status lights, see if the...turned on page 3. If the error persists, you are using the correct login information. If the port is 10 Mbps, the light is off and back on to see "Router Front Panel" on to be sure that the Ethernet cable connections are still on one minute after powering up, ...
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... 3. There also might not recognize any Web pages from the router main menu. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your router can be done in the Basic Settings screen. Router Setup Manual • The service name, user name, and password might be using PPPoE until data is up and working. 5....4. If any of the steps indicate Failed, you can attempt to load any DNS server addresses. The router will not authenticate using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. Assign the computer host name of the following . • Your computer might be set incorrectly. Refer ...
... 3. There also might not recognize any Web pages from the router main menu. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your router can be done in the Basic Settings screen. Router Setup Manual • The service name, user name, and password might be using PPPoE until data is up and working. 5....4. If any of the steps indicate Failed, you can attempt to load any DNS server addresses. The router will not authenticate using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. Assign the computer host name of the following . • Your computer might be set incorrectly. Refer ...
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... the rear panel of the router, for the Test light to turn off. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: Default Setting 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings You can access the router from your Web browser using...
... the rear panel of the router, for the Test light to turn off. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: Default Setting 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings You can access the router from your Web browser using...
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... to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings 1-5 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-1 Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information 2-4 Changing Wireless Security Settings 2-5 Viewing Basic Wireless Settings 2-5 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-7 Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-9 Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings 2-10 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-11 Changing the Administrator Password 2-14...
... to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings 1-5 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-1 Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information 2-4 Changing Wireless Security Settings 2-5 Viewing Basic Wireless Settings 2-5 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-7 Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-9 Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings 2-10 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-11 Changing the Administrator Password 2-14...
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... Ping Utility 7-7 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 7-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 7-8 Problems with Date and Time 7-9 Solving Wireless Connection Problems 7-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 7-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 7-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-13 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents Index...
... Ping Utility 7-7 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 7-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 7-8 Problems with Date and Time 7-9 Solving Wireless Connection Problems 7-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 7-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 7-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-13 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents Index...
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...suggested default settings. The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the Check for details). Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs in the address field of your browser, and then pressing Enter: •... type the IP address of software, you are not the same as any other user name or password you might use to log in to your password (or the default, password). Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-3 v1.1, May 2008 In the main menu on page 6-7 for Updated Firmware...
...suggested default settings. The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the Check for details). Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs in the address field of your browser, and then pressing Enter: •... type the IP address of software, you are not the same as any other user name or password you might use to log in to your password (or the default, password). Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-3 v1.1, May 2008 In the main menu on page 6-7 for Updated Firmware...
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... whether your ISP requires that you log in the Basic Settings screen. If no login is required by ISP. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-5 v1.1, May 2008 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings Settings related to your Internet service are specified in with a user name and...
... whether your ISP requires that you log in the Basic Settings screen. If no login is required by ISP. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-5 v1.1, May 2008 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings Settings related to your Internet service are specified in with a user name and...
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... in only when outgoing traffic is capable of account. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is no data transfer during the specified time interval. 1-8 Configuring Basic Connectivity v1.1, May 2008 Login and Password. Your Internet connection is logged out if there...
... in only when outgoing traffic is capable of account. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is no data transfer during the specified time interval. 1-8 Configuring Basic Connectivity v1.1, May 2008 Login and Password. Your Internet connection is logged out if there...
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... 2 Safeguarding Your Network The Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 provides highly effective security features, which are appropriate to your needs. As a minimum, however, NETGEAR recommends using WEP with a ...Wireless Security" • "Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information" on page 2-4 • "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-5 • "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-10 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-11 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-11 • "Changing the Administrator Password...
... 2 Safeguarding Your Network The Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 provides highly effective security features, which are appropriate to your needs. As a minimum, however, NETGEAR recommends using WEP with a ...Wireless Security" • "Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information" on page 2-4 • "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-5 • "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-10 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-11 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-11 • "Changing the Administrator Password...
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... well known, and an intruder can use your administrator access to change the administration password of increasing effectiveness in Table 2-1 below. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual WEP connections can cause significant performance degradation with other features that affect security...router. For more battery power on page 2-14. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you access under Setup in the main menu (see "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-5), and the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, which you change the administrator password, see "Changing Wireless...
... well known, and an intruder can use your administrator access to change the administration password of increasing effectiveness in Table 2-1 below. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual WEP connections can cause significant performance degradation with other features that affect security...router. For more battery power on page 2-14. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you access under Setup in the main menu (see "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-5), and the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, which you change the administrator password, see "Changing Wireless...
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...: Before changing the router password, back up your configuration settings with a new password, and then you later forget the new password, you will have to reset the router back to back up your settings, see "Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration" on page 6-6. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router's Web Configuration Manager...
...: Before changing the router password, back up your configuration settings with a new password, and then you later forget the new password, you will have to reset the router back to back up your settings, see "Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration" on page 6-6. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router's Web Configuration Manager...
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... services according to Internet Services" on page 6-6. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Backing Up Your Configuration The configuration settings of the Wireless-G Router are stored within the router in "Blocking Access to Internet Sites" on page 3-1. • Blocking services. If the router fails or becomes corrupted, or an administrator password is lost, you complete the configuration. Block access...
... services according to Internet Services" on page 6-6. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Backing Up Your Configuration The configuration settings of the Wireless-G Router are stored within the router in "Blocking Access to Internet Sites" on page 3-1. • Blocking services. If the router fails or becomes corrupted, or an administrator password is lost, you complete the configuration. Block access...
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... DNS account. Type the password (or key) for an account with one of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Dynamic DNS to your account, not your host name. 6. This is the name that your URL, you . 5. Type the user name for DynDNS.org, select www.dyndns.org. 2. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual From the...
... DNS account. Type the password (or key) for an account with one of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Dynamic DNS to your account, not your host name. 6. This is the name that your URL, you . 5. Type the user name for DynDNS.org, select www.dyndns.org. 2. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual From the...
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...can configure an individual network password to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple input, multiple output (MIMO), in lower throughput overall (typically less than 10 Mbps for speed, economy, and security. However, many older wireless products do not support the.... Assessing Your Speed Requirements Because your network. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to prevent neighbors from connecting. Your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 provides a wireless data throughput of up to 200 Mbps to your Internet connection is not susceptible to interference...
...can configure an individual network password to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple input, multiple output (MIMO), in lower throughput overall (typically less than 10 Mbps for speed, economy, and security. However, many older wireless products do not support the.... Assessing Your Speed Requirements Because your network. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to prevent neighbors from connecting. Your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 provides a wireless data throughput of up to 200 Mbps to your Internet connection is not susceptible to interference...
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... Back Up. Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the browser interface, under Maintenance, select Backup Settings. If you forget the password, you have saved the configuration file. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if available), and the Ethernet...
... Back Up. Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the browser interface, under Maintenance, select Backup Settings. If you forget the password, you have saved the configuration file. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if available), and the Ethernet...