Netgear WGR614v5 WGR614v5 Installation Guide - Page 2

b. Follow the Smart Wizard prompts to connect to the Internet. c. Enable your wireless network, click Next to proceed, then click Done to finish. Note: The router Smart Wizard configuration assistant only appears when the router is in its factory default state. After you configure the router, it will not appear again. You can always connect to the router configuration menu to change its settings. To do so, open a browser and go to http://www.routerlogin.net. Then, when prompted, enter admin as the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. 4 Netgear Product Registration, Support, and Documentation After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and web support are always via a link in the router menu, and at: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v5.asp Documentation is available on the Resource CD, via a link in the router menu, and at http://kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WGR614v5.asp Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of the router is enabled! Next, configure your wireless computer. 1 Configure the Computer's Wireless Adapter Settings Netgear wireless adapters automatically discover available wireless networks. When wireless security is disabled, you simply choose from the list of wireless networks and connect. For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match these settings exactly. If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you set in the router. 201-10197-01 Wireless Adapter in a Notebook Computer May 2004 Wireless Feature Network Name (SSID) Default Setting NETGEAR WEP Security Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. Entering nETgear will not work. 2 Verify Wireless Connectivity Connect to the Internet from a computer with a wireless adapter. You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! Important: Implement wireless security options appropriate to your needs. These settings enable basic wireless connectivity that let you can set up your wireless computers and test wireless Internet access through the router. The NETGEAR wireless router provides many wireless security options. Your wireless computer may not support all of these options. Please read the NETGEAR manual to identify the wireless security features of your router that satisfy your requirements and work with your wireless computer. Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have. Be sure to restart your network in the this sequence 1) Turn off the modem, router, and computer; 2) Turn on the modem, wait two minutes; 3) Turn on the router and wait 1 minute; 4) Turn on the computer. Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in • The Internet status light on the router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the router from the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and router are turned on. • For each powered on computer connected to the router with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding router LAN port status light will be lit. The label on the bottom of the router identifies the number of each LAN port. Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP settings of the router and wireless computer must match exactly. Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct • Ethernet cable and wirelessly connected computers must be configured to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically via DHCP. For help with this, please see the animated tutorials on the Resource CD or the Reference Manual Appendix C on the Resource CD. • Some cable modem ISPs require you to use the MAC address of the computer registered on the account. If so, in the Router MAC Address section of the Basic Settings menu, select, "Use this Computer's MAC Address." The router will then capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must be using the computer that is registered with the ISP. Click Apply to save your settings. Restart the network in the 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 turning the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in the Reference Manual on the Resource CD. • If the Wireless light does not come on, verify that the wireless feature is turned on according to the instructions in the Reference Manual on the Resource CD. Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. 0560 ! Attention: When you configure the wireless settings of this device please make sure to select the correct country settings. Due to EU law, the country settings must be identical to the country where the device is operating (important due to non-harmonized frequencies in the EU) 802.11g Restrictions: European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW EIRP and frequency range of 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz. In France, the equipment must be restricted to 2.44654 ~ 2.4835 GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use. ©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, Auto Uplink, ProSafe and Everybody's connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.