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Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway August 2007 208-10147-01 v1.0
Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway August 2007 208-10147-01 v1.0
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... 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 12 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware ......... 13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 16 Help with Troubleshooting 19 ...
... 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 12 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware ......... 13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 16 Help with Troubleshooting 19 ...
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... includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3. Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on page 5). A PDF version of your router. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of...
... includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3. Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on page 5). A PDF version of your router. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of...
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Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3.
Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3.
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...to verify various conditions. Table 1-1. Power is being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. The reset button is connected to the router. Internet Amber off No Ethernet cable is being transmitted and received. The wireless interface is performing the power-on The Ethernet cable ...blinking Wireless On 3 Off Blinking Description Power is good. The unit successfully completed the power-on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, August 2007 LAN 5 Green Amber The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device....
...to verify various conditions. Table 1-1. Power is being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. The reset button is connected to the router. Internet Amber off No Ethernet cable is being transmitted and received. The wireless interface is performing the power-on The Ethernet cable ...blinking Wireless On 3 Off Blinking Description Power is good. The unit successfully completed the power-on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, August 2007 LAN 5 Green Amber The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device....
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AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4. On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4. On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
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...can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on page 4). Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless signal. Top Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the... wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information....
...can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on page 4). Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless signal. Top Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the... wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information....
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...be logged in "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for ...Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have provided you cannot locate this feature. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to set up your Internet service...
...be logged in "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for ...Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have provided you cannot locate this feature. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to set up your Internet service...
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... through DHCP. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual Setup. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to the router. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. This option is best ... are unsure about 20 minutes to the documentation for you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are technically knowledgeable. If your wireless router: 1. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC.
... through DHCP. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual Setup. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to the router. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. This option is best ... are unsure about 20 minutes to the documentation for you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are technically knowledgeable. If your wireless router: 1. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC.
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... bottom of the wireless router (3). 3 Figure 7 8 Getting to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. a. b. Use the label on the left next to the router later. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Turn off your... computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your computer...
... bottom of the wireless router (3). 3 Figure 7 8 Getting to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. a. b. Use the label on the left next to the router later. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Turn off your... computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your computer...
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...on your network. 2. First, plug in Step c. Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. a. Wait 1 minute. b. Last, turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to the Internet Explorer Tools ... customers, if software logs you in the correct sequence. You might need to go to start or restart your network in to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Securely insert that software. Getting to the Internet, do not run that cable (4) into a power outlet. Locate the...
...on your network. 2. First, plug in Step c. Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. a. Wait 1 minute. b. Last, turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to the Internet Explorer Tools ... customers, if software logs you in the correct sequence. You might need to go to start or restart your network in to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Securely insert that software. Getting to the Internet, do not run that cable (4) into a power outlet. Locate the...
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... turn solid green. Green indicates that the modem, and the modem is turned on page 21. • Wireless. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www....routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the router is securely attached at 100 Mbps; If it is still on, see "Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on:" on page...
... turn solid green. Green indicates that the modem, and the modem is turned on page 21. • Wireless. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www....routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the router is securely attached at 100 Mbps; If it is still on, see "Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on:" on page...
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... opens: Figure 11 4. Getting to your Internet connection. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in , if you see a window with any user name or password you may use to log in lower case letters. The router user name and password should not be confused with a message ...about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to Know Your Wireless...
... opens: Figure 11 4. Getting to your Internet connection. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in , if you see a window with any user name or password you may use to log in lower case letters. The router user name and password should not be confused with a message ...about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to Know Your Wireless...
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... name and password when prompted, and fill in "Related Documents". 5. Advanced users who want to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. The wireless router displays its home page. Click Next. Documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on page... 12). 6. It should be set to finish. Product updates and Web support are now connected to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. ...
... name and password when prompted, and fill in "Related Documents". 5. Advanced users who want to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. The wireless router displays its home page. Click Next. Documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on page... 12). 6. It should be set to finish. Product updates and Web support are now connected to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. ...
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...user name or password you use to log in to your router using its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the wireless router. Getting to the router. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to view support ... name and password should not be confused with any one of these three URLs in its factory default settings). Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your Internet connection. The factory default state is in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter:...
...user name or password you use to log in to your router using its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the wireless router. Getting to the router. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to view support ... name and password should not be confused with any one of these three URLs in its factory default settings). Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your Internet connection. The factory default state is in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter:...
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... blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 4. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. When the software upload process is complete, the router restarts. To update your router now has the new software installed. 14 Getting to the router until the router finishes restarting! The upload process takes several minutes.
... blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 4. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. When the software upload process is complete, the router restarts. To update your router now has the new software installed. 14 Getting to the router until the router finishes restarting! The upload process takes several minutes.
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... Save to Download and save the file to a location on the NETGEAR website is available, upload the firmware to your computer, and upgrade your router. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the Router Status screen. 7. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered... hard disk. 8. Follow the procedure in "To update your router firmware. 4. Determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. To manually check for updates on your router before you check for new router firmware: 1. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these...
... Save to Download and save the file to a location on the NETGEAR website is available, upload the firmware to your computer, and upgrade your router. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the Router Status screen. 7. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered... hard disk. 8. Follow the procedure in "To update your router firmware. 4. Determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. To manually check for updates on your router before you check for new router firmware: 1. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these...
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...router's new settings. 6. For this reason, use the security features of any wireless adapters must then change the router...router from the router...Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Configure and test your router.... If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as a link in the full reference manual that the default SSID is available from a link on the CD as well as the wireless router...Router v1.0, August 2007 Set the region, Selecting the region in the wireless router...router at a range of the wireless router... the router help ...
...router's new settings. 6. For this reason, use the security features of any wireless adapters must then change the router...router from the router...Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Configure and test your router.... If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as a link in the full reference manual that the default SSID is available from a link on the CD as well as the wireless router...Router v1.0, August 2007 Set the region, Selecting the region in the wireless router...router at a range of the wireless router... the router help ...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, August 2007
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Wireless Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
Wireless Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007