NETGEAR WGR614v7 - 54 Mbps Wireless Router Setup Manual
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- Page 1 Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 208-10060-01 2006-03-17...
- 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
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 Logging In to the Router ..............2-3 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...
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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, 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 Light Activity Description Power is supplied to the router. 1. Power Power is not supplied to the router. -
Page 7: The Back Of The Router
Router Setup Manual 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 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
Router Setup Manual 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 Securely insert the Ethernet cable from your modem into the Internet port of the router (3). Figure 1-4 g. Securely insert the blue cable (4) that came with your router into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1 (5), and the other end into the Ethernet port of your computer (6).
- Page 11 Router Setup Manual c. Last, turn on your computer. Note: For DSL customers, if software logs you in to the Internet, do not run that software. You may need to go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab page where you can select “Never dial a connection.” Figure 1-6 d.
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Page 12: To Configure The Router To Use Your Internet Service
1. On a computer you connected to the router, open a browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, or Firefox. The router automatically displays the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant page. Figure 1-7 Note: If you do not see this page, type http://www.routerlogin.net... -
Page 13: Product Registration, Support, And Documentation
Router Setup Manual 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/. Documentation is available on the CD, on the support Web site, and on the documentation Web site. -
Page 14: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Router Setup Manual 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter for the router user name and for the router password, both in lower case admin password letters. Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you may use to log in to your Internet connection. -
Page 15: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
Router Setup Manual 3. Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection. 4. Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. - Page 16 Router Setup Manual 1-12 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, 2006-03-17...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
Chapter 2 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 18: 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. Test Light Never Turns On or Stays On When the router is turned on, the Test light turns on for about 20 seconds and then turns off. -
Page 19: Lan Or Internet Port Lights Not On
Router Setup Manual If you experience problems with the Test light, cycle the power to see if the router recovers. If all lights including the Test light are still on one minute after power up: • Turn the power off and back on to see if the router recovers. •... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting The Internet Service Connection
Router Setup Manual • Make sure your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If you are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be sure the Java applet is loaded. Try quitting the browser and launching it again. 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. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting Pppoe
Router Setup Manual To check the Internet IP address from the browser interface: 1. Log in to the router. 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. -
Page 22: 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 23: Advanced Troubleshooting Using The Ping Utility
Router Setup Manual 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 24: 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 25: Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the router. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, DNS, and UPnP Power Adapter North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input Europe:... - Page 26 Router Setup Manual Technical Specifications v1.0, 2006-03-17...
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Page 27: Appendix B Related Documents
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... - Page 28 Router Setup Manual Related Documents v1.0, 2006-03-17...
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