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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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... Need Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 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...
... Need Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 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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..., which includes: - Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3. Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, August 2007 To prepare your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on page 5). A PDF version...
..., which includes: - Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3. Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, August 2007 To prepare your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on page 5). A PDF version...
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Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. Figure 1 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. Figure 1 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
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... address has been received. Amber on The Ethernet cable connection to verify various conditions. Table 1-1. Green off . Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to the modem is good. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On...
... address has been received. Amber on The Ethernet cable connection to verify various conditions. Table 1-1. Green off . Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to the modem is good. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On...
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AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to the local computers 4. 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 the antenna dome light 2. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5.
AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to the local computers 4. 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 the antenna dome light 2. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5.
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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 using the on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. These ...status lights are active. Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login...
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 using the on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. These ...status lights are active. Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login...
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...must be logged in "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on how your Internet account was set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet service. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and ... assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of these settings for the wireless router to set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up, you might...
...must be logged in "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on how your Internet account was set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet service. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and ... assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of these settings for the wireless router to set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up, you might...
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... process takes about this, use the wizard on your Internet service. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and verifies that necessary...ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are using on the CD, which automatically takes care of this manual to set to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. This option is best if you . ...
... process takes about this, use the wizard on your Internet service. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and verifies that necessary...ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are using on the CD, which automatically takes care of this manual to set to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. This option is best if you . ...
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... and into the Internet port of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is on the left next to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 b. f. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. c. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. e.
... and into the Internet port of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is on the left next to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 b. f. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. c. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. e.
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.... Wait 1 minute. Securely insert that software. Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a LAN port on your network. 2. Getting to start or restart your network in Step c. Wireless Router Setup Manual g. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you from...
.... Wait 1 minute. Securely insert that software. Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a LAN port on your network. 2. Getting to start or restart your network in Step c. Wireless Router Setup Manual g. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you from...
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....routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. The wireless light (3) should be on . 3. If it is powered on... page 21. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is communicating at 100 Mbps; If a LAN light...
....routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. The wireless light (3) should be on . 3. If it is powered on... page 21. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is communicating at 100 Mbps; If a LAN light...
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... you may use to log in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. The router user name and password should not be confused with... a message about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. Getting to your Internet connection. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one ...
... you may use to log in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. The router user name and password should not be confused with... a message about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. Getting to your Internet connection. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one ...
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... its home page. Product updates and Web support are now connected to the wireless router, verify your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. When the wireless router is required before it automatically logs you with your wireless router to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. For help with this, consult the documentation that came with...
... its home page. Product updates and Web support are now connected to the wireless router, verify your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. When the wireless router is required before it automatically logs you with your wireless router to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. For help with this, consult the documentation that came with...
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... for more information about this feature. Connect to the wireless router by typing any user name or password you use to log in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or... the documentation for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default settings). Getting to change the settings after ...
... for more information about this feature. Connect to the wireless router by typing any user name or password you use to log in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or... the documentation for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default settings). Getting to change the settings after ...
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...! Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your router firmware: 1. To update your PC (the file ends in the following figure opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. When the...
...! Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your router firmware: 1. To update your PC (the file ends in the following figure opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. When the...
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... online Reference Manual available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the Resource CD) for other ways to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for this router. Then go to upgrade the router. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the Router Status screen. 7. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1...
... online Reference Manual available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the Resource CD) for other ways to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for this router. Then go to upgrade the router. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the Router Status screen. 7. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1...
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... configure in the main menu of http://192.168.0.1 with a compatible adapter. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in the full reference manual that is NETGEAR. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your router. Set the region, Selecting the region in which are covered in detail...
... configure in the main menu of http://192.168.0.1 with a compatible adapter. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in the full reference manual that is NETGEAR. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your router. Set the region, Selecting the region in which are covered in detail...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, August 2007
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