Netgear DG834Nv2 DG834Nv2 Setup Manual

Netgear DG834Nv2 - RangeMax NEXT ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Manual

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    RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Modem Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA June 2008 208-10257-01 v1.4
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    Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of
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    Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Specifying Wireless Settings 21 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 22 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 26 Troubleshooting ...29 Basic
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    IP Address 33 Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA 33 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 34 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 35 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 35 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 36 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
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    items: • Wireless-N Modem Router • AC power adapter (varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region) • Resource CD, including: - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - This manual • Warranty and Support
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    peel off the protective film covering both sides of your router (see Figure 1). Figure 1 2. Set up your wireless-N modem router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router) into the slots on the bottom of your router as shown in Figure 2. Then, remove the protective film covering
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    or device malfunction Power is not supplied to the router Lights momentarily while the rest button is depressed for 6 seconds, then blinks red three times when the reset button is released, and then turns green as the gateway resets to the factory defaults. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3
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    wireless link. The Wireless Access Point is turned off. The ADSL port is synchronized with an ISP's network-access device. Indicates ADSL training-ADSL is synchronizing with the DSLAM. The unit is off or there is no IP over the ADSL port. The wireless ADSL2+ modem router attempted to connect to the
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    4. RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the router to an ADSL line Router Label The label on the back of the wireless-N modem router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port
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    cables for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless-N modem router and your other devices to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home
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    check with your company's network support staff. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with the default settings of a home router. If you are unsure about whether there might be a conflict, use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you cannot or
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    8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
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    When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to start the Smart Wizard. Follow the instructions and prompts to complete the installation. The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the
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    Installation" on page 10). To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the online User Manual for more information). You are now connected to the Internet! To set
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    need the following information to set up your wireless-N modem router and access the Internet: - Host and Domain Name - Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password) - Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP should have provided you with
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    the telephone service. You must use ADSL microfilters to filter out these signals before they reach your telephone. If you purchased the wireless-N modem router in for both the wireless-N modem router and telephone equipment. Figure 7 12 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux
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    computer or see the link to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it aside before starting to install your new router. To connect the wireless-N modem router, the ADSL filter and the computer
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    phone to the filter. 2. Connect the wireless-N modem router to the ADSL filter. Using the included phone cable with RJ-11 jacks, connect the ADSL port (B) of the wireless-N modem router to the ADSL port (C) of the two-line filter 14 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)
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    will block your ADSL connection. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a wireless-N modem router LAN port to the Ethernet adapter in your computer. 4. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug it in to a power outlet. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 15
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    Your Connection Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless-N modem router status lights. • The power light is lit after turning on the router. • The ADSL link are lit for any connected computers. 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)
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    changes to your wireless router's settings later. The factory default state is reset when you use the Restore Factory Settings button. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 37 for more information. To access the router: 1. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your
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    access the Internet. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. It should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. For assistance, see your computer documentation or
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    everything correctly. • Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 29. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 19
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    20 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)
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    into the router to complete your wireless setup. The wireless network settings of the router must match the wireless network settings of any wireless devices that connect wirelessly to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). For a wireless connection, the router and each
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    , check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports. To set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using
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    client device.1 WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless security settings for the router (if the router is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard. All other Wi-Fi
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    a WPS-capable device. To set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in to the wireless-N modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. You can also enter
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    added to the wireless network. (The router has generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security (including a PSK security password) on the router and has sent this configuration to the wireless client.) 4. Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for the wireless network. Configuring Your
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    user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. 2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the wireless-N modem router. 3. Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR. The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you
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    computers for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the wireless-N modem router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. Your wireless-N modem router is now
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    28 Configuring Your Wireless Network
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    This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your wireless-N modem router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the router on? Go to "Basic Functioning
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    to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Power LED is Red When the router is turned on, it performs a power-on self test. If the Power
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    • Clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to 192.168.0.1. This procedure is explained in "Using the Reset Button" on page 37. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. LAN or ADSL Link LEDs Not
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    know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to 192.168.0.1. wireless-N modem router is attempting to make an ADSL connection with the service provider. The LED should turn green within several minutes. 32 Troubleshooting
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    wireless-N modem router is unable to access the Internet, and your ADSL link LED is green or blinking green, you should determine whether the wireless-N modem router is able to obtain a Internet IP address from the ISP. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address, your Troubleshooting 33
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    has not obtained an IP address from your ISP. If your router is unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem may be one of the following: • If you have selected a login program, you may have incorrectly set the Service Name, User Name and Password. See "Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA" on
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    Password. There also may be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Unless you connect manually, the wireless-N modem router will not authenticate using PPPoE or PPPoA until data is transmitted to the network. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless-N modem router can obtain an IP address
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    • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your PC or workstation. - Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Testing the Path
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    Name in the Basic Settings menu. Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to password and the IP address to 192.168.0.1. You can erase the current configuration
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    38 Troubleshooting
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    wireless-N modem router. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter temperature: Storage humidity: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM 120V, 60 Hz
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    Name (case sensitive) Login Password (case sensitive) Internet Connection WAN MAC Address WAN MTU Size Port Speed Local Network (LAN) Lan IP Subnet Mask RIP Direction RIP Version RIP Authentication DHCP Server DHCP Starting IP Address DHCP Ending IP Address DMZ Time Zone Default Behavior http://www
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    Feature Default Behavior Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Disabled Time SNMP Disabled Enabled (all) the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled SSID Name NETGEAR Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Autoa Country
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    42 Technical Specifications
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    of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network
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    44 Related Documents
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    support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/. Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When the wireless-N modem router accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
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June 2008
208-10257-01
v1.4
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
Modem Router Setup
Manual