Troubleshooting Login Problems - NETGEAR WNR3500v2 - RangeMax Wireless N Gigabit Router Setup Manual

b. Clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to
192.168.1.1. This procedure is explained in
Configuration Settings" on page
c. Turn the power off and back on to see if the router recovers.
• Internet or LAN Port Lights Not On. If either the LAN or Internet lights do not light when
the Ethernet connection is made, check the following:
a. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the computer.
b. Make sure that power is turned on to the connected computer.
c. Be sure you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that was supplied with the wireless
router.
See "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 14
For more information on WPS functionality and advanced features, see the online User Manual.

Troubleshooting Login Problems

If you are unable to log in to the wireless 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
• Make sure you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is
admin and the password is password. Make sure that the Caps Lock is off when entering this
information.
• Make sure your computer's IP address is on the same subnet as the router. If your are using the
recommended addressing scheme, your computer's address should be in the range of
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254. Refer to your computer's documentation or see
Computer for Network Access"
your computer.
If your computer cannot reach a DHCP server, some operating systems will
assign an IP address in the range 169.254.x.x. If your IP address is in this range,
verify that you have a good connection from the computer to the router, then
restart (reboot) your computer.
• If your router's IP address has been changed and you don't know the current IP address, log
into the router at its default IP address of http://www.routerlogin.net (see
Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page
34
"Restoring the Default Password and
42.
"Checking Basic Router Functions" on page
in "Related Documents" on page 45
for instructions.
for help with configuring
42.
32.
"Preparing a
"Restoring the
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