Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips; Understanding The Setup Wizard Options - NETGEAR WGT634U Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U

Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips

Here are some tips for correcting simple problems that may prevent you from connecting to the
Internet or connecting to the wireless router.
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.
Be sure to restart your network in the correct sequence.
Follow this sequence. Turn off the modem, wireless router, and computer. Turn on the modem
first and wait two minutes. Next turn on the wireless router, and finally the computers.
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
• For each powered on computer connected to the wireless 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 wireless router identifies the number of each LAN port.
• The Internet port status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable from the
wireless router to the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are
both turned on.
Make sure the network settings are correct.
• LAN and wirelessly connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address
automatically via DHCP. For instructions on how to do this, please see the animated tutorials
on the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGRT634U Resource CD (230-10043-02) or
Appendix C, "Preparing Your
• Some cable modem ISPs require you to set the router to use the MAC address of the computer
registered on the account. If so, in the Basic Settings menu Wireless Router MAC Address
section, 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.

Understanding the Setup Wizard Options

The topics below describe each of the various options the Setup Wizard can detect. Use this
information as a reference for filling in the Setup Wizard menus.
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