NETGEAR WGT624v4 Setup Manual
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- Page 1 Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 208-10123-01 April 2007...
- Page 2 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 the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Router Setup Manual Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet What’s in the Box? ...1-1 The Router Bottom Label ...1-1 The Front of the Router ...1-2 The Back of the Router ...1-3 What You Need Before You Begin ...1-3 Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup ...1-4 Smart Wizard Setup ...1-4 Manual Setup ...1-5... - Page 4 Troubleshooting 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 from a PC to Your Router ...2-7 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet ...2-8 Appendix A Technical Specifications...
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Page 5: Connecting The Router To The Internet
• Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, 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. -
Page 6: The Front Of The Router
Router Setup Manual The Front of the Router Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights on the front of the router to verify various conditions. Table 1-1. Status Lights Status Light Activity 1. Power Blink 2. Test Blink 3. Wireless On -- Amber On -- Green 4. -
Page 7: The Back Of The Router
The Back of the Router 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. -
Page 8: Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup
The wizard setup process should take about 20 minutes to complete. 1. Insert the NETGEAR Resource CD into a Windows PC. The CD will automatically start and detect the language you are using on your PC. Accept the language option or change to a different language. -
Page 9: Manual Setup
Manual Setup 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. - Page 10 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). Figure 1-4 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).
- Page 11 2. Start your network in the correct sequence Warning: 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.
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Page 12: Setting Up Your Router For Internet Access
Router 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 typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your... -
Page 13: Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the router. 3. Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the router. -
Page 14: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 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 available by going to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your router. Quick Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have. Be sure to always start your network in this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem from it’s power outlet, and turn off the router and computer. 2. -
Page 16: Check The Router Status Lights To Verify Correct Router Operation
• 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. “Restoring the Default Configuration and Password” on v1.0, April 2007... -
Page 17: Test Light Never Turns On Or Stays On
Test Light Never Turns On or Stays On When the router is turned on, the Test light turns on for about 1 minute and then turns off. If the Test light does not turn on or stays on, the router has a problem. If you experience problems with the Test light, cycle the power to see if the router recovers. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting The Internet Service Connection
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 successful connection. The cable or ADSL modem status lights indicate if the modem connection is successful or not. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Pppoe
2. Use the Router Status link under the Maintenance heading to check that an 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: •... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing
Router Setup Manual If you cannot connect after several minutes, you may be using an incorrect Service Name, User Name or Password. There also may be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Note: Unless you connect manually, the router will not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network. -
Page 21: Advanced Troubleshooting Using The Ping Utility
Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have a diagnostic utility called ping that sends an request to a target device. The device then replies. The ping utility makes it easy to troubleshoot a network. Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router You can ping the router to verify that the LAN path from your computer to your router is set up correctly. -
Page 22: Testing The Path From A Pc To The Internet
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 <IP address>... -
Page 23: Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the router. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: UK, Australia: Europe: Japan: All regions (output): Physical Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of: Interface Specifications LAN: WAN:... - Page 24 Router Setup Manual Technical Specifications v1.0, April 2007...
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Page 25: Appendix B Related Documents
This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Addressing Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm Network Access Glossary http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm... - Page 26 Router Setup Manual Related Documents v1.0, April 2007...