Procedure; Chapter 2 Installation - NETGEAR MR814V2 User Manual

Rear Panel
Figure 3: Rear Panel
Reset Button This button has two (2) functions:
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Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Router will
reboot (restart).
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Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data
and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:
1. Power Off.
2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.
3. Keep holdin g the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED
LED has flashed TWICE.
4. Release the Reset Button. The Wireless Router is now using the
factory default values.
WAN port Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a
(10/100BaseT) cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
10/100BaseT Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to
LAN connections these ports.
Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here.
Introduction
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Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router.
Requirements
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Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
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TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
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For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable
modem (for WAN port usage)
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To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the
IEEE802.11b specifications.

Procedure

Figure 4: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Router.
Ensure the Wireless Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.
For best Wireless reception and performance, the Access
Point should be positioned in a central location with mini-
mum obstructions between the Access Point and the PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points
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