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2. C
'
W
A
ONFIGURE THE COMPUTER
S
IRELESS
DAPTER
Configure the wireless adapter of your computer to match these settings exactly.
NETGEAR, Inc. wireless adapters display a list of available wireless networks,
and, when wireless security is disabled, you simply choose yours from the list
and connect.
For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your settings
exactly. If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use what
you set in the wireless router.
WIRELESS FEATURE
DEFAULT SETTING
Network Name (SSID)
NETGEAR
Security
Disabled
Warning: The Network Name is case sensitive. Entering nETgear will not work.
3. V
W
C
ERIFY
IRELESS
ONNECTIVITY
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 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 this sequence:
1) Turn off the modem, wireless router, and computer; 2) Turn on the modem,
wait two minutes; 3) Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute; 4) Turn on
the computer.
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
S
•
The Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to
ETTINGS
the wireless router from the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and
wireless router are turned on.
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For each powered on computer connected to the wireless router with a securely
plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router LAN port status
light will be lit. The label on the bottom of the wireless 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 security 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 CD or the Setup Manual Appendix C on the 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 of turning the router
on, reset the router as described in the Setup Manual on the CD.
•
If the Wireless light does not come on, verify that the wireless feature is turned
on according to the instructions in the Setup Manual on the CD.
Advanced user access.
Technically advanced users who want to bypass the configuration assistant can
do so by logging in to the router at http://www.routerlogin.net/basicsetting.htm
with the user name of admin and the password of password in lower case letters.
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
December 2004
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.
Go to wireless router http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and web
support.
©2004 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. 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.
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