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Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway August 2007 208-10147-01 v1.0
Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway August 2007 208-10147-01 v1.0
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... or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 12 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware ......... 13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 16 Help with Troubleshooting 19 Basic Troubleshooting ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 25 Technical...
... or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 12 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware ......... 13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 16 Help with Troubleshooting 19 Basic Troubleshooting ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 25 Technical...
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... the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on stand for your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A PDF version of your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to return the product for installation: 1. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your wireless router • An AC power adapter...
... the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on stand for your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router Model WPN824v3. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A PDF version of your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to return the product for installation: 1. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your wireless router • An AC power adapter...
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Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Figure 1 3. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Wireless Router Setup Manual 2.
Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Figure 1 3. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Wireless Router Setup Manual 2.
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...The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, August 2007 Table 1-1. The unit is enabled. On IP address... has been received. The unit successfully completed the power-on self-test diagnostic. The wireless interface is turned off No Ethernet cable...
...The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, August 2007 Table 1-1. The unit is enabled. On IP address... has been received. The unit successfully completed the power-on self-test diagnostic. The wireless interface is turned off No Ethernet cable...
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On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4.
On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4.
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... Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless signal. Bottom Label View the label on the bottom of the seven internal antennas...
... Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless signal. Bottom Label View the label on the bottom of the seven internal antennas...
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... most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of these settings for the wireless router to set up your router: • Internet service. • ...might need one or more of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you . These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before ...
... most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of these settings for the wireless router to set up your router: • Internet service. • ...might need one or more of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you . These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before ...
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... 1. Accept the language option, or change to the router. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to a different language. This is the easiest. If your are using on your PC. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The CD automatically starts and...-click Autorun. This option is best if you perform have been successfully completed. Your computer has to be set up your Internet service. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual...
... 1. Accept the language option, or change to the router. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to a different language. This is the easiest. If your are using on your PC. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The CD automatically starts and...-click Autorun. This option is best if you perform have been successfully completed. Your computer has to be set up your Internet service. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual...
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... Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Turn off your wireless router: 1. You will connect it to the power connection. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Connect the wireless router...
... Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Turn off your wireless router: 1. You will connect it to the power connection. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Connect the wireless router...
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Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could ... need to go to the Internet, do not run that cable (4) into a power outlet. Wait 2 minutes. Getting to start your computer. Failure to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 First, plug in the correct sequence. a. Securely insert that software...
Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could ... need to go to the Internet, do not run that cable (4) into a power outlet. Wait 2 minutes. Getting to start your computer. Failure to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 First, plug in the correct sequence. a. Securely insert that software...
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...the Test light never turns on or stays on:" on . 3. A LAN light (5) should turn solid green. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. The power light (1) should be...the modem is turned on page 21. • Wireless. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. Check the wireless router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 The wireless light (3) should be lit. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in ...
...the Test light never turns on or stays on:" on . 3. A LAN light (5) should turn solid green. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. The power light (1) should be...the modem is turned on page 21. • Wireless. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. Check the wireless router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 The wireless light (3) should be lit. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in ...
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... When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Getting to your Internet connection. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the... one in lower case letters. The router user name and password should not be confused with any user name or ...
... When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Getting to your Internet connection. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the... one in lower case letters. The router user name and password should not be confused with any user name or ...
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...Product updates and Web support are now connected to finish. Figure 12 If you with your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Click Next. Wireless Router Setup Manual On the left, click Setup Wizard to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically, which is ... refer to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Registration is no activity before you out. It should be set to view the following screen. The wireless router displays its home page. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there ...
...Product updates and Web support are now connected to finish. Figure 12 If you with your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Click Next. Wireless Router Setup Manual On the left, click Setup Wizard to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically, which is ... refer to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Registration is no activity before you out. It should be set to view the following screen. The wireless router displays its home page. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there ...
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... v1.0, August 2007 See "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" on page 24 for the wireless router. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your Internet connection. If you want to change the settings after Installation and Checking for New ... not be confused with any one of these three URLs in lower case letters. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in its factory default state (for the router password, both in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www....
... v1.0, August 2007 See "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" on page 24 for the wireless router. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your Internet connection. If you want to change the settings after Installation and Checking for New ... not be confused with any one of these three URLs in lower case letters. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in its factory default state (for the router password, both in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www....
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... opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. Once you downloaded to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the...
... opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. Once you downloaded to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the...
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... currently running on your router before you check for your browser. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the Router Status screen. 7. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of your router model number. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to successfully upgrade using this router. Then go to the NETGEAR website and select the...
... currently running on your router before you check for your browser. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the Router Status screen. 7. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of your router model number. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to successfully upgrade using this router. Then go to the NETGEAR website and select the...
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Note that is NETGEAR. The wireless router provides highly effective security features, which the wireless interface will operate. 5. Follow the instructions in the full manual and in the router help screens to implement the security features appropriate to obtain an IP address by anyone with the default user name of admin and default password ...
Note that is NETGEAR. The wireless router provides highly effective security features, which the wireless interface will operate. 5. Follow the instructions in the full manual and in the router help screens to implement the security features appropriate to obtain an IP address by anyone with the default user name of admin and default password ...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, August 2007
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Wireless Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
Wireless Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007