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NETGEAR WGR614v9 Setup Manual

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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
July 2008
208-10146-03
v1.0

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  • Page 1 Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA July 2008 208-10146-03 v1.0...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting to Know Your Wireless Router ... 1 Unpacking Your New Router ... 1 What You Need Before You Begin ... 5 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup ... 6 Smart Wizard Setup ... 6 Manual Setup ... 7 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation ...

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Wireless Router

    • 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. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router “Bottom Label”...
  • Page 6 Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for installation: Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your router. Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). Set up your router by doing one of the following: •...

  • Page 7: Router Front Panel

    Router Front Panel Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the router to verify various conditions. Table 1. Status Light Descriptions Item Function Activity Power Slow Blinking Test Blinking Wireless Internet On (amber) On (green) Blinking Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Description...

  • Page 8: Router Back Panel

    On (amber) Network) Blinking (amber) Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WGR614v9 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Figure 3 The back of the router includes: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3.

  • Page 9: What You Need Before You Begin

    Bottom Label View the label on the bottom of the router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: •...

  • Page 10: Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup Or Manual Setup

    The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to complete. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The CD automatically starts and detects the language that you are using on your PC. Accept the language option, or change to a different language.

  • Page 11: Manual Setup

    Manual Setup There are two steps to setting up your router: 1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router (see “Connecting Your Router”). Your computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router through DHCP.
  • Page 12 Router Setup Manual Securely insert the free end of the cable (1) into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 4 (3). Figure 6 Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your router into the yellow Internet port of the router (4), and the other end into the modem (2).
  • Page 13 Start your network in the correct sequence. Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. a. First, plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. Now, plug the power adapter into your router and into a power outlet.

  • Page 14: Accessing The Wireless Router After Installation

    Router Setup Manual • LAN. A LAN light (5) should be lit. Green indicates your computer is communicating at 100 Mbps; amber indicates 10 Mbps. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer is turned on.
  • Page 15 A login window similar to the one shown in Figure 10 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password.).

  • Page 16: Updating Your Firmware

    Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product.
  • Page 17 NETGEAR website. Then go to the NETGEAR website, and select the model number for this router. If a later version of the firmware is available, download the firmware to your computer, and update your router.

  • Page 18: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your Router Status screen. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click the version number. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to a location on your hard disk.
  • Page 19 Click No. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with the next step. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. Note that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the router.

  • Page 20: Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

    Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of over 300 feet. Such distances can allow others outside your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter.

  • Page 21: Product Registration, Support, And Documentation

    Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use NETGEAR’s telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website.
  • Page 22 Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 23: Help With Troubleshooting

    This section gives information about troubleshooting your router. You can find help with the following problems: • “Common Things That Can Go Wrong” • “Basic Functions Are Not Working” on page 20 • “I Am Unable to Log In to the Router” on page 22 •...
  • Page 24 Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power supply adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. b. 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.
  • Page 25 If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD and double-click on Autorun file that begins with an uppercase A. In the CD’s menu, click Supporting Software, then click Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts for the recovery process.
  • Page 26 Router Setup Manual I Am Unable to Log In to the Router If you are unable to log in to the router, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the previous section. •...
  • Page 27 you have a static IP address, your router automatically requests an IP address from your service provider. To check the Internet IP address from the browser interface: Log in to the router. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu to check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Connectivity Using The Ping Utility

    Router Setup Manual If you cannot connect after several minutes, you might be using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. There also might be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Unless you connect manually, the router will not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network.

  • Page 29: Testing The Path From A Pc To Your Router

    Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router You can ping the router to verify that the LAN path from your computer to your router is set up correctly. From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the address of the router, as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net Click OK.
  • Page 30 Router Setup Manual • Check that your PC has the IP address of your router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of your PC is assigned by DHCP, this information is not visible in your PC’s Network Control Panel. Verify that the IP address of the router is listed as the TCP/IP default gateway.

  • Page 31: Default Configuration

    Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Table 2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia:...

  • Page 32: Restoring The Default Password And Configuration Settings

    Router Setup Manual Table 2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings You can restore the factory default configuration settings that reset the router’s user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to 192.168.1.1. This procedure will erase all the current configuration settings and restore the factory defaults.

  • Page 33: Related Documents

    This table provides links to reference documents that you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Table 3. Reference Documents Document Link TCP/IP Networking http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Basics Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm Glossary http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm...
  • Page 34 Router Setup Manual Related Documents v1.0, July 2008...

  • Page 35: Registration And Certifications

    Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website is connected to the Internet, click the KnowledgeBase link to view support information, or click the Documentation link to view the online User Manual for this router.

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