Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity - NETGEAR WGR614 v8 User Manual

54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual
• Is your router set to a wireless standard that is not supported by your wireless card? Check the
Mode setting as described in
If your wireless network appears, but the signal strength is weak, check these conditions:
• Is your router too far from your computer, or too close? Place your computer near the router,
but at least 6 feet away, and see whether the signal strength improves.
• Is your wireless signal obstructed by objects between the router and your computer? See
"Optimizing Wireless Performance" on page
If your wireless network appears and has good signal strength, configure your wireless card and
router for the simplest possible connection as described in the next section.

Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

Note: If you use a wireless computer to change wireless settings, you might be
disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match
the new settings, or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any
further changes.
Follow these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established
basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
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"Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings" on page
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