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ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 208-10026-01 2006-2...
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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.
Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup ...1-4 Smart Wizard Setup ...1-4 Manual Setup ...1-5 Understanding ADSL Microfilters ...1-5 Computers Set to DHCP ...1-6 Manually Setting Up Your ADSL Modem Router ...1-6 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...2-1 Power LED Not On ...2-2 Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On ...2-2...
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Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ...2-8 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ...2-9 Using the Reset Button ...2-9 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents v1.1, 2006-2...
• 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. Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.1, 2006-2...
ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual The Router’s Front Panel The ADSL modem router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. Figure 1-1 You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. Table 1-1. LED Descriptions Label Activity 1. Power 2. Test...
The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the ADSL modem router contains port connections. Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the router to an ADSL line 2.
• Manual Setup: Manually set up your ADSL modem router. — This option is best if you are replacing an existing ADSL modem router or are technically knowledgeable. — Use this option if you are using a computer that does not run Microsoft Windows.
You must use ADSL microfilters to filter out these signals before they reach your telephone. Note: If you purchased the ADSL modem router in a country where a microfilter is not included, you must acquire one.
For the initial connection to your router, your computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router via DHCP. This is usually the case. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard CD automatically takes care of this requirement. For manual setup, refer to the documentation that came with your computer.
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You need to install an ADSL filter for every telephone that uses the same phone line as your ADSL modem router. Select the filter that came with your ADSL modem router. 1. One-Line Filter: Use with a phone or fax machine.
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ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual b. Two-Line Filter Example. Insert the two-line filter into the phone outlet and connect the phone to the phone line connector (A): Figure 1-6 Note: To use a one-line filter with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet, connect the one-line filter to the splitter, and connect the phone to the filter.
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2. Connect the ADSL modem router to the ADSL filter. a. Using the included phone cable with RJ-11 jacks, connect the ADSL port (B) of the ADSL modem router to the ADSL port (C) of the two-line filter. Figure 1-7 Warning: Improperly connecting a filter to your ADSL modem router will block your ADSL connection.
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ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual b. Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a ADSL modem router LAN port to the Ethernet adapter in your computer. Figure 1-8 c. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug it in to a power outlet. Verify the following: The power light is lit after turning on the router.
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Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. b. After logging in, you will see the menu below. Figure 1-11 4. Connect to the Internet Connecting the Router to the Internet ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual v1.1, 2006-2 1-11...
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Internet connection are correct. 5. Test your Internet connection. From the bottom of the Setup menu, click Test. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Your ADSL modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your ADSL modem router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access.
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your ADSL modem router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the router on? Go to “Basic Functioning”...
• 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 LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On When the router is turned on, the Test LED turns on for about 10 seconds and then turns off.
• Be sure you are using the correct cable: when connecting the ADSL port, use the cable that was supplied with the ADSL modem router. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router’s Web Configuration interface from a computer on your local network, check the following: •...
ADSL Internet LED Blinking Yellow If your ADSL Internet LED is blinking yellow, then your ADSL modem router is attempting to make an ADSL connection with the service provider. The LED should turn green within several minutes.
“Troubleshooting PPPoE or • Your ISP may check for your computer's host name. Assign the computer Host Name of your ISP account to the ADSL modem router in the browser-based Setup Wizard. • Your ISP only allows one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet, and may check for your computer’s MAC address.
Note: Unless you connect manually, the ADSL modem router will not authenticate using PPPoE or PPPoA until data is transmitted to the network. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your ADSL modem router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any Web pages from the Internet: •...
ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example: ping 192.168.0.1 3. Click OK.
1. Press and hold the Reset button until the Test LED turns on (about 10 seconds). 2. Release the Default Reset button and wait for the router to reboot. Troubleshooting ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual “Preparing a Computer for Network v1.1, 2006-2...
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This appendix provides technical specifications for the ADSL modem 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...
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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 Wireless http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Communications Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...