Netgear WGR614v4 WGR614v4 Installation Guide - Page 1

54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Installation Guide Follow these quick steps to install your router. Before you begin, locate the broadband Internet configuration settings from your cable company. You can also consult the Install Assistant on the Resource CD for 54 Mbps Wireless Router. 1 Connect the Router a. Turn off your computer and cable or DSL modem. b. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer (A) which connects to your cable or DSL modem. A Cable or DSL modem c. Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port (A) on the WGR614. A 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 Cable or DSL modem d. Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from a Local port on the router (B) to your computer. B 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 Cable or DSL modem e. Turn on the cable or DSL modem and wait about 30 seconds for the lights to stop blinking. f. After turning on the modem and waiting for it to synchronize with the network, turn on the router. g. Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically. h. Verify the following: When you turn the router on, the power light goes on. If the power light on the router is not lit, check to make sure the power cord is plugged in and that the power outlet is turned on if it is controlled by a wall switch or power strip. 4 The local lights are lit for any connected computers. If no local lights are lit, check to make sure the Ethernet cable is securely connected at the router and at the PC and that the PC is turned on. The Internet light is lit, indicating a link has been established to the cable or DSL modem. If the Internet light is not lit, check to make sure the Ethernet cable is securely connected at the router and at the cable or DSL modem and that the modem is turned on. Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration instructions, please see the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for 54 Mbps Wireless Router. 2 Log In to the Router Note: To connect to the router, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. For instructions on how to do this, please see Appendix C in the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for 54 Mbps Wireless Router. a. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. b. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case letters. Note: The user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you may use to log in to the Internet. 3 Connect to the Internet a. You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Smart Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu. b. Click Next to follow the steps in the Smart Wizard to input the router configuration settings. See the green ISP Guide for help with identifying your ISP settings.