NETGEAR WGR614 Installation Manual

54 Mbps Wireless Router

Installation Guide

Follow these quick steps to install your router.
Before you begin, locate the broadband Internet configuration settings
from your cable company. You can also consult the Install Assistant on the
Resource CD for 54 Mbps Wireless Router.
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Connect the Router
a. Turn off your computer and cable or DSL modem.
b. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer (A) which
connects to your cable or DSL modem.
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Cable or DSL modem
c. Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to
the Internet port (A) on the WGR614.
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d. Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from a
Local port on the router (B) to your computer.
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e. Turn on the cable or DSL modem and wait about 30 seconds for
the lights to stop blinking.
f. After turning on the modem and waiting for it to synchronize
with the network, turn on the router.
g. 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.
h. Verify the following:
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Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless
configuration instructions, please see the Reference Manual on
the Resource CD for 54 Mbps Wireless Router.
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When you turn the router on, the power light goes on.
If the power light on the router is not lit, check to
make sure the power cord is plugged in and that the
power outlet is turned on if it is controlled by a wall
switch or power strip.
The local lights are lit for any connected computers. If
no local lights are lit, check to make sure the Ethernet
cable is securely connected at the router and at the PC
and that the PC is turned on.
The Internet light is lit, indicating a link has been
established to the cable or DSL modem. If the Internet
light is not lit, check to make sure the Ethernet cable is
securely connected at the router and at the cable or
DSL modem and that the modem is turned on.
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2 Log In to the Router
Note: To connect to the router, your computer needs to be
configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. For
instructions on how to do this, please see Appendix C in the
Reference Manual on the Resource CD for 54 Mbps Wireless Router.
a. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address
field of Internet Explorer or Netscape ®
b. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and
password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user
name and password for the router password, both in lower
case letters.
Note: The user name and password are not the same as any user
name or password you may use to log in to the Internet.
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3 Connect to the Internet
a. You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu
above, click the Smart Wizard link on the upper left of the
main menu.
b. Click Next to follow the steps in the Smart Wizard to input the
router configuration settings. See the green ISP Guide for help
with identifying your ISP settings.
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