Netgear WGR614v8 WGR614v8 Setup Manual

Netgear WGR614v8 - 54 Mbps Wireless Router Manual

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    Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 208-10115-01 May 2007
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    . All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of , 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
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    Setup ...1-4 Manual Setup ...1-5 Connecting Your Router 1-5 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 1-8 Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 1-9 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 1-10 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 1-10 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Quick Tips
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    the Internet Service Connection 2-4 Internet Connection 2-4 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 2-4 Troubleshooting PPPoE 2-5 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 2-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 2-6 Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility 2-7 Testing the Path
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    , in case you need to return the product for repair. The Router Bottom Label View the label on the bottom of the router to identify the serial number, security PIN number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Connecting the Router to the Internet 1-1 v2.0, May 2007
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    initializing. Firmware is upgrading or restoring to factory default settings. The system is ready and running. Indicates that the wireless router radio is enabled. The wireless router radio is disabled. The Ethernet cable is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The router has
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    Router 2 3 Router Setup Manual 1 45 Figure 1-2 The back of the router has the following port connections: 1. Power adapter port 2. Four local Ethernet ports for connecting the local computers 3. Internet port for connecting to a cable or ADSL modem 4. Factory default reset button 5. Wireless
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    are technically knowledgeable. Follow the instructions in this manual to set up your router. Use the setup option that best suites you. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process should take about 20 minutes to complete. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The CD will automatically start
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    Manual Setup Router Setup Manual There are two steps to setting up your router: 1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router. Note: Your computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router via DHCP. This is usually the
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    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 Figure 1-5 Your network cables are connected and you are ready to start your network. 1-6 Connecting the Router to the Internet v2.0, May 2007
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    minutes it is still on, see "Quick Tips" on page 2-1. • Wireless: The Wireless light (3) should be on. • Internet: The Internet port light (4) should be lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the router Internet port and the modem, and the modem is powered on. • LAN: A LAN
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    Setup Manual Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access To access the router using its login name and password, follow these instructions. 1. Connect to the router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. Figure 1-7 Tip: Connect to the router by
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    its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default 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 router. 3. Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR. Note
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    Warning: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can
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    Router Setup Manual Connecting the Router to the Internet v2.0, May 2007 1-11
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    Router Setup Manual 1-12 v2.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to the Internet
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    of each LAN port. Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct. • LAN connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Please see the links see links in Appendix B, "Related Documents" for help with this. • Some cable modem services require you to
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    Router Setup Manual Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation. If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after turning the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 2-6. To
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    to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to www.routerlogin.net. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 2-6. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. LAN or Internet Port Lights
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    Router Setup Manual Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, check that the Internet connection is working, and then check that the router can get an Internet address. Internet Connection First verify that your cable or ADSL modem has a
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    IP address is shown for the Internet Port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your service provider. If your router is unable to obtain an IP address from the your service provider, the problem may be one of the following: • Your service provider may require a login
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    the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to password and the IP address to www.routerlogin.net. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults. To restore the factory default configuration settings, use the Default Reset button
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    or Internet Port Lights Not On" on page 2-3. - Check that the corresponding lights are on for your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer. Troubleshooting
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    Router Setup Manual Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet After verifying that the path between your computer and the router works correctly, test the path from your PC to the Internet. From the Windows run menu, type: PING -n 10 where is the IP address of a remote
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    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the router. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP Power Adapter North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input
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    Router Setup Manual A-2 Technical Specifications v2.0, May 2007
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    understanding 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 Preparing a Computer for Network Access http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm
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    Router Setup Manual B-2 Related Documents v2.0, May 2007
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208-10115-01
May 2007
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Router Setup Manual