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    Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA October 2007 208-10146-01 v1.0
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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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    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
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    on your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see Unpacking Your New Router). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on
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    Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your router. 2. Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). 3. Set up your router by
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    is in rescue mode running TFTP server. You can use TFTP client to upload valid firmware. Power is not supplied to the router. The system is initializing. Firmware is upgrading or restoring to factory default settings. The system is ready and running. Indicates that the wireless router radio is
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    Router Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity router to local computers 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. Restore factory settings button 5. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
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    Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on the bottom of the router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The
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    are replacing an existing router, or are technically knowledgeable. Follow the instructions in this manual to set up your router. Use the setup option that best suits you. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to complete. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The
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    settings from the router through DHCP. This is usually the case. If you are unsure about this, use the wizard on the CD, which automatically takes care of this for you, or refer to the documentation for your computer. 2. Configure the router to use your Internet service (see "Accessing the Wireless
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    Router Setup Manual e. Securely insert the free end of the cable (1) into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 4 (3). 1 3 Figure 6 f. Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your router into the yellow Internet port of the router (4), and the other end into the modem (2). 2 4 5
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    Router Setup Manual 2. Start your network in the correct sequence. Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. a. First, plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. b. Now, plug the power adapter into your router and
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    your router manually, you must open a browser window and log in to the router to complete your wireless setup. If you installed using the Resource CD, you still need to log in to the router any time you wish to change settings. To access the router using its login name and password: 1. Type
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    . 3. If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use what you have set up. If you have problems logging in, see "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on page 21. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web
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    To update firmware after you have set up your router: 1. Log in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). The Thank You window and the Firmware Update Assistant screen display. Figure 11 2. The router checks the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file
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    the NETGEAR website, and select the model number for this router. If a later version of the firmware is available, download the firmware to your computer, and update your router. To manually check for new router firmware: 1. Log in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation
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    Router Setup Manual 4. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9. The Product Support page for your router displays. 5. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your Router Status screen. 6. If the version on the NETGEAR
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    wizard then guides you through your basic settings (continue with step 8). • Click No. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with the next step. 4. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. Note that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. The
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    Follow the instructions in this manual and in the router help screens to implement the security features appropriate to your needs. To enable wireless security: 1. Log in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the
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    Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http://www.NETGEAR.com/
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    Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
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    This section gives information about troubleshooting your router. You can find help with the following problems: • "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" • "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20 • "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on page 21 • "The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working" on
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    correct sequence. Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after you turn the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 28
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    . This will set the router's IP address to 192.168.1.1. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 28. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. If the LAN or Internet port lights are not on
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    service provider. If your router is unable to obtain an IP address from the your service provider, the problem might be one of the following: • Your service provider might require a login. Ask your service provider whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login. 22 Help with Troubleshooting
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    Router Setup Manual • The service name, user name, and password might be set incorrectly. See "Troubleshooting PPPoE". • Your service provider might check for your computer's host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP account to the router in the Basic Settings screen. • Your service
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    when you configured the router, restart your computer. Alternatively, you can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as setup IP address, which should match the default gateway IP address on your computer. Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers
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    Router Setup Manual If the light is on. If the light is off, follow the instructions in "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20. - Check that the corresponding lights are on for your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software
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    Router Setup Manual 26 Help with Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2007
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    Default Configuration Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Table 2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility
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    Setup Manual Table 2. 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 restore the factory default
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    documents that you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Table 3. Reference Documents Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation
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    Router Setup Manual 30 Related Documents v1.0, October 2007
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    before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http://www.netgear.com/support. Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When the router is connected to the Internet, click
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October 2007
208-10146-01
v1.0
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Router Setup Manual