Netgear WNR612v2 Quick Start Manual
Installation Guide
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September 2010
Wireless-N 150 Router
WNR612v2
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Package Contents
4 Press the WPS button on the router. It will look similar to
or .
5. Within 2 minutes, follow the wireless software instructions
on the wireless device to complete the WPS process. The
device will then be connected to your router. Repeat this
process to add other wireless devices.
Note: Your network name, security method and
passphrase must be the same on all wireless devices
connected to your router.
Enter your wireless information here:
Wireless Network Name (SSID)
________________________________
Wireless Security Passphrase
__________________________________
If you forget your Passphrase, connect a computer to the
router using an Ethernet cable and log in to http://
www.routerlogin.net
and enter the default User Name
(admin) and Password (password).
Restore Factory Default: For some routers, you may
need to reset the device to its factory default first, then
reconfigure your Passphrase. To restore factory defaults,
use a paper clip to press the recessed reset button on the
back until the Power/Test light blinks. This takes about 10
seconds. Release the button and wait for the router to
reboot. Log in with the default username (admin) and
password (password).
Note: Restoring factory defaults will erase any
customizations and you will lose any configurations
saved to the device!
LED Activity
Item Description
Power /Test • Blinking green: Router is performing the
power-on, self-diagnostic test.
• Solid green: The router is ready.
Wireless • Solid green: Wireless connection is
established.
• Blinking green: Data is being
communicated.
• Off. The wireless interface is turned off.
Internet
(Blue RJ-45
connector)
• Solid green: Wireless router has a valid
link on the internet or WAN port.
• Blinking green: Data is being
communicated.
• Off: There is no Ethernet cable connected
to the modem.
LAN Ports
(Yellow
RJ-45
connectors)
• If a LAN light is off, be sure the Ethernet
cable is securely attached at both ends,
and that the computer is turned on.
• Solid green: Local port is connected to a
10 or 100 Mbps device.
• Blinking green: Data is being transmitted
at 10 or 100 Mbps.
Router Configuration
Set up internet connection
1. In your browser address
field type http://
www.routerlogin.net
and
click Enter.
2. When the first screen
opens, if you would like
help setting up your
wireless network, select
the button next to “Yes,
please guide me through the options.” If you are an
advanced user and prefer to manually configure your
router, select the button next to “No, I am an advanced
user...” Then click Next.
Set up wireless security
1. Select a wireless mode.
(The default value is 150
Mbps: Performance
Mode, which gives you
the maximum wireless
speed.) Click Next.
2. Now, select your wireless
security method.
NETGEAR recommends
WPA-PSK [TKIP] +
WPA2-PSK [AES]
(the default value that is
already selected).
3. Choose a Passphrase. You
might want to write it down
in the area provided on the
middle panel. (Example:
HomeNetwork). You have
the option to print this
screen. Click Next.
Note: Both your network
name (SSID) and
passphrase are case
sensitive.
4. Review your network
settings on the summary
page. You may want to
print this for your records.
Click Next to apply all
settings and continue to
follow instructions in the
next section.
Connect Wireless Devices to your Router
1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections
on the wireless device that you want to connect to your
router. (For example, on Windows XP, go to Control Panel
->Network Connections, right click the wireless device
and select View Available Wireless Networks).
2. The wireless software will scan for all wireless networks in
your area. Look for and select the network name that you
chose when you set up your router.
3. If your network is secured, you will be prompted for a
Passphrase or network key. Enter the Passphrase you
selected and click Connect. You are now finished with the
installation.
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