NETGEAR DG824M Quick Installation Manual

Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway DG824M

Quick Installation Guide

Before you begin, locate the ADSL configuration information
from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you need help
doing so, the "Connecting the Gateway to the Internet" chapter
in the Reference Manual on the Model DG824M Resource CD
explains how.
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Connect the DG824M
a. Turn off your computer.
b. Connect the phone line from the DG824M ADSL port (A) to
your ADSL phone line outlet.
Line
A
Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway DG824M
c. Connect the Ethernet cable (B) from your DG824M's LAN port
to the Ethernet adapter in your computer.
Line
B
Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway DG824M
d. Connect the power adapter to the gateway and plug it in to a
power outlet. Verify the following:
The power light is lit after turning on the gateway.
The ADSL link light is solid green, indicating a link has
been established to the cable network.
e. Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to
your Internet connection, do not run that software or cancel it if
it starts automatically.
The local lights are lit for any connected computers.
Note: For instructions on connecting computers to the DG824M
via wireless links, please see the Reference Manual on the
Model DG824M Resource CD.
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2
Log in to the Gateway.
Note: Your computer needs to be configured for DHCP.
For instructions on configuring for DHCP, please see
Appendix C in the Reference Manual on the Model
DG824M Resource CD.
a. Connect to the gateway by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the
address field of Internet Explorer or NetscapeÆ Navigator.
b. When prompted, enter for the user name and password
admin
for the , both in lower case letters. After logging in, you
password
will see the menu below.
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3
Connect to the Internet
a. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup Wizard link
on the upper left of the main menu. Click the Yes button in the
Setup Wizard, and click the Next button to let the Setup Wizard
automatically detect what type of Internet connection your ISP
has provided.
b. Follow the steps in the Setup Wizard to input the Internet con
figuration parameters from your ISP.
Note: If you were unable to connect to the gateway, please
refer to the Troubleshooting Chapter in the Reference
Manual on the Model DG824M Resource CD which came
with the gateway.
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4 Connect an ADSL microfilter to your phone
a. ADSL transmissions use your phone wires and can interfere
with the quality of your phone service. A microfilter eliminates
such problems. Depending on the country of purchase, a
microfilter may be included in your DG824M package. Locate
a suitable microfilter.
b. Connect the microfilter to your phone line between the phone
set and the phone line wall outlet. Each phone set requires
a microfilter.
Note: Improperly connecting a microfilter to your DG824M
gateway will block your ADSL connection.