Verifying Your Connection - NETGEAR RangeMax WNR1000 Install Manual

Turn on your computer. It will take several minutes for your router to establish a connection
3.
with your computer and your Internet provider.
For DSL customers, if software logs you in to the Internet, do not run that
software. You might need to go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet
Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection."

Verifying Your Connection

Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as
illustrated in Figure
Figure 11
Table 2. Status Lights After Installation
Label
1. Power
2. Push 'N' Connect
3. Wireless
4. Internet
Manually Installing Your Router
11).
Description
The power light should turn solid green. If it does not, see
Functions" on page
The WPS button/light will not be lit unless you push it to enable Push 'N' Connect
(WPS) security. See
Network" on page 23.
The wireless light should be lit after turning on the wireless router.
The Internet port light should be lit. If it is not, make sure the Ethernet cable is
securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that the
modem is powered on.
30.
"Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless
"Checking Basic Router
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