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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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... 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 Basic Troubleshooting ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 25 Technical...
... 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 Basic Troubleshooting ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 25 Technical...
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... Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3. To prepare your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Keep the carton, including the original packing ...
... Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3. To prepare your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Keep the carton, including the original packing ...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Place your router in an area suitable for your router.
Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Place your router in an area suitable for your router.
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...network device, but no IP address has been received. The wireless interface is good. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to the router. Table 1-1. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity... Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking Wireless On 3 Off Blinking Description Power is supplied to the modem is...
...network device, but no IP address has been received. The wireless interface is good. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to the router. Table 1-1. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity... Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking Wireless On 3 Off Blinking Description Power is supplied to the modem is...
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Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for the antenna dome light 2. 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. On/off switch for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 AC power adapter outlet 3.
Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for the antenna dome light 2. 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. On/off switch for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 AC power adapter outlet 3.
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... identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). 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 seven internal antennas are off by default but can be turned on...
... identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). 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 seven internal antennas are off by default but can be turned on...
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... up your Internet service. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your Internet Service Provider (...Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to access the Internet: - You must be logged in "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on how your Internet account was set up your wireless router: 6 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router...
... up your Internet service. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your Internet Service Provider (...Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to access the Internet: - You must be logged in "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on how your Internet account was set up your wireless router: 6 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router...
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... use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are unsure about 20 minutes to use the wizard on your wireless router: 1. Follow the wizard instructions. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to a different language. If...
... use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are unsure about 20 minutes to use the wizard on your wireless router: 1. Follow the wizard instructions. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to a different language. If...
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... Ethernet cable that connects your wireless router: 1. Turn off your modem and into your computer. b. a. c. e. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. f.
... Ethernet cable that connects your wireless router: 1. Turn off your modem and into your computer. b. a. c. e. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. f.
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... g. Wait 1 minute. Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Failure to the Internet, do not run that cable (4) into a power outlet. For DSL customers, if software logs you...
... g. Wait 1 minute. Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Failure to the Internet, do not run that cable (4) into a power outlet. For DSL customers, if software logs you...
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... the Ethernet cable is turned on. 3. amber indicates 10 Mbps. The power light (1) should be lit. Check the wireless router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 The wireless light (3) should be lit. If it does not, see "Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays...light never turns on or stays on:" on , then goes off. A LAN light (5) should turn solid green. 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...
... the Ethernet cable is turned on. 3. amber indicates 10 Mbps. The power light (1) should be lit. Check the wireless router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 The wireless light (3) should be lit. If it does not, see "Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays...light never turns on or stays on:" on , then goes off. A LAN light (5) should turn solid green. 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...
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...upgrades, click Close Window. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in lower case letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11... 4. After logging in, if you see a window with any user name or password you may use to log in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 ...
...upgrades, click Close Window. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in lower case letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11... 4. After logging in, if you see a window with any user name or password you may use to log in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 ...
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... on the documentation website. Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your wireless router to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. For help with this, consult the documentation that came with configuring your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If you out. When the wireless router is usually the case. You are always available by going to...
... on the documentation website. Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your wireless router to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. For help with this, consult the documentation that came with configuring your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If you out. When the wireless router is usually the case. You are always available by going to...
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... Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" The factory default state is in the address field of your Internet connection. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com •...http://192.168.1.1 2. To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to its factory default state (for the wireless router. If you want to change the settings...
... Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" The factory default state is in the address field of your Internet connection. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com •...http://192.168.1.1 2. To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to its factory default state (for the wireless router. If you want to change the settings...
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....0, August 2007 When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 4. Check the firmware version to verify that you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to your router firmware: 1. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. Click Browse, and locate the...
....0, August 2007 When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 4. Check the firmware version to verify that you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to your router firmware: 1. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. Click Browse, and locate the...
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...the Product Selection drop-down list, select your router firmware. 4. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available, upload the firmware to your computer, and upgrade your router displays. 6. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you selected the No radio button during...file to a location on the NETGEAR website. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 If you can enable security settings appropriate to your router firmware:" on the Router Status screen. 7. If you ...
...the Product Selection drop-down list, select your router firmware. 4. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available, upload the firmware to your computer, and upgrade your router displays. 6. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you selected the No radio button during...file to a location on the NETGEAR website. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 If you can enable security settings appropriate to your router firmware:" on the Router Status screen. 7. If you ...
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... instructions in the full manual and in to match the router's new settings. 6. Note that is NETGEAR. You must match the SSID you change the wireless settings of over 300 feet. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in the router help screens to implement the security features appropriate to your...
... instructions in the full manual and in to match the router's new settings. 6. Note that is NETGEAR. You must match the SSID you change the wireless settings of over 300 feet. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in the router help screens to implement the security features appropriate to your...
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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