NETGEAR WGT634U User Manual
c. Securely insert the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem into the
Internet port (B) on the WGT634U.
c. Last, turn on your computer.
Note: If a dialup or network connection usually logs yo u in to the Internet on
startup, do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically.
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Follow these instructions to set up your router.
Verify That Basic Requirements Are Met
Assure that the following requirements are met:
• You have your broadband Internet service settings handy.
• The networking settings of the computer are set to obtain an IP address
automatically . For instructions on how to do this, please see the animated
tutorials on the Model WGT634U Resource CD for Windows computers or the
Reference Manual on the CD for Macintosh computers.
First, Connect the Router to the Internet
1. CONNECT THE ROUTER BETWEEN YOUR PC & MODEM
a. Turn off your computer and cable or DSL modem.
b. Disconnect the Ethernet cable (A) which connects from your computer to the
cable or DSL modem.
B
Broadband modem
d. Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable that came with your router into
a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 4 (C), and the other end into the
Ethernet port of your computer (D).
D
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Power
Check the status lights and verify the following:
• Power: The power light goes on when you turn the router on.
• LAN: A LAN light on the router such as the one for LAN port 4 is lit. If no
LAN lights are lit, check that the Ethernet cable connecting the powered on
computer to the router is securely attached at both ends.
• Internet: The Internet light on the router is lit. If the Internet light is not lit,
make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the router Internet port
and the powered on modem.
Internet Port
LAN Port 4
3. LOG IN TO THE ROUTER
a. From your PC, launch a browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape®
Navigator.
b. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in the address field.
A
Broadband modem
2. RESTART YOUR NETWORK IN THE CORRECT SEQUENCE
Warning: Failure to restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent
you from connecting to the Internet.
a. First, turn on the cable or DSL modem and wait 2 minutes.
b. Now, turn on your router.
c. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password,
both in lower case letters.
d. Aft er logging in to the router , yo u will see a Firmware Upgrade prompt. Skip
the upgrade this time by clicking the No button. Use the Setup Wizard first
to connect to the Internet.
4. RUN THE SETUP WIZARD TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
• Connect a USB “flash drive”, also know as a “flash memory stick”, directly
to the port.
• Connect an external USB disk drive using a standard USB cable.
Connecting to the USB Drive From Your Home/
Office Network
a. You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click
the Setup Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu.
b. Click Next to proceed. Follow the screen prompts and input your ISP
settings, as needed.
c. If prompted with the message that new software is available, click Yes to
update your router with the latest software enhancements.
d. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click the Test button to verify your Internet
connection and register your product. If you have trouble connecting to the
Internet, use the Troubleshooting Tips below to correct basic problems, or
refer to the Reference Manual on the CD.
You are now connec ted to the Internet!
5. CONNECT A USB DRIVE TO THE ROUTER
The USB port of the WGT634U Wireless Router is a standard USB connector.
USB Port
You can connect a USB drive to the WGT634U wireless router in the following
ways:
Note: The USB port on the WGT634U can be used with one USB hard drive at a
time. Do not attempt to use a USB hub attached to the USB port.
6. RUN THE USB DRIVE WIZARD TO ALLOW REMOTE ACCESS FROM THE
NTERNET
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The settings here will allow you to access the shared folders that you specify below
to be accessible from the Internet away from the home or office where your
NETGEAR WGT634U Wireless Router is installed.
Note: Skip this step if you choose NOT to have remote Internet access to your shared
folders and files.
a. Select USB Drive Wizard in the left navigator to display the screen shown
below.
b. Type the folder name to share. To share the whole USB drive, type \. To
share a specific folder on the USB drive, type:
\<my folder>
where <my folder> is replaced with the name of your folder. All files and
subfolders below \ or \<my folder> will be accessible.
Click Continue.
c. Type the user login name you want to give FTP access to the drive. Follow
the prompts to assign the password and access rights. Users can have either
Read Only or Read & Write access.
You can access the USB drive from local computers on your home or office network
using Microsoft network settings. You must be running Microsoft Windows 2000,
XP, or older versions of W indows with File and Printer Sharing enabled. Y ou can use
normal Explorer operations such as drag and drop, file open, or cut/paste files.
Note: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, File and Printer Sharing is enabled by
default.
Enabling File and Printer Sharing in Windows 98SE and
Windows ME
Each computer’s network properties must be set to enable network communication
with the USB drive. Microsoft File and Printer Sharing must be enabled.
The easiest way to get to your network properties is to go to your desktop, right click
on ‘Network Neighborhood’ and click Properties. File and printer sharing for
Microsoft Windows should be listed. If not, click Add and follow the installation
prompts.
Accessing the USB Drive from Windows Explorer
To access the USB Drive using Microsoft network connections:
1. From the Windows tool bar, click the Start button and select Run.
2. In the field provided, type:
\\ipaddress
The ipaddress entered is the local IP address or Host Name of the router, for
example, \\192.168.1.1 or \\WGT634U. The Host Name is specified in the USB
Drive Settings screen of the administrator console and is WGT634U by default.
3. Click OK. A new Explorer window will pop up displaying the root folders your
account has access to.
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