NETGEAR WNR854TNA Setup Manual
208-10082-02
2006-04
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Wireless Router Setup
Manual
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© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Wi ndows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
holders.
Statement of Conditions
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.
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Contents
Wireless Router Setup Manual
Chapter 1
Connecting the Router to the Internet
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................1-1
The Wireless Router Label .......................................................................................1-1
The Front of the Wireless Router .............................................................................1-2
The Back of the Wireless Router .............................................................................1-3
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................1-3
Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup ......................................1-4
Smart Wizard Setup .......................................................................................................1-4
Manual Setup .................................................................................................................1-5
To Connect Your Wireless Router ............................................................................1-5
Product Registration, Support, and Documentation .......................................................1-9
How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later .................................... ...................... 1-10
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ... ................... ................... ..........1-11
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ....................................................................1-12
Chapter 2
Troubleshooting
Quick Tips .......................................................................................................................2-1
Be sure to always start your network in this sequence: ..........................................2-1
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. .........................................2-1
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct. .................................2-1
Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation. .............................2-2
To Verify Basic Functioning ............................................................................................2-2
Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................2-2
Power Light Stays Amber .........................................................................................2-3
LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On ........... ... ... ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ..2-3
Power LED Blinks Green Once Per Second ............................................................2-3
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Troubleshooting Logging In to the Wireless Router ................................... ......... .......... ..2-3
Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection ...........................................................2-4
Internet Connection ..................................................................................................2-4
Obtaining an Internet IP Address .............................................................................2-5
Troubleshooting PPPoE ...........................................................................................2-5
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................2-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..2-6
Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility ...........................................................2-7
Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router ..............................................................2-7
Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet ......... ...................................................... 2-8
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Related Documents
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Chapter 1
Connecting the Router to the Internet
This chapter describes how to connect your router and how to access the Internet through it.
What’s in the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• The wireless router
• An AC power adapter (varies by region)
• A blue Ethernet cable
• Resource CD, including:
— The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant
— This manual
• 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.
The Wireless Router Label
View the label on the back of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors,
status lights, and default login information.
Figure 1-1
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The Front of the Wireless Router
You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions.
Figure 1-2
Table 1-1.
Status Light
Activity Description
1. Power
On -- Amber
On -- Green
Fast blink -- Green
Slow blink -- Green
Off
The router integrity test is running.
Power is on and the router is ready.
Software update is in progress.
There is a problem with the wireless router software.
Power is not supplied to the router.
2. Internet
On -- Amber
On -- Green
Blink -- Green
The Ethernet cable is connected but the wireless router has
not gotten an Internet address.
The wireless router has an Internet address.
Data is being communicated with the Internet.
3. Wireless
On
Blink
Off
Indicates that the Wireless port is enabled.
Traffic is being transmitted or received.
Indicates that the Wireless port is disabled.
4. LAN (Local Area
Network) Lights
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On (Green)
Blink (Green)
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
Off
The local port is connected to a 1000 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps.
The local port has detected a link with a 10/100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.
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The Back of the Wireless Router
The back of the wireless router has the following port connections:
1. Factory default reset button
2. Four local Ethernet ports for connecting the local computers
3. Internet port for connecting to a cable or ADSL modem
4. Power adapter port
What You Need Before You Begin
Prepare the following before you set up your router:
• Internet service.
• The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Depending on
how your Internet account was set up, your may need one or more of these settings for the
wireless router to access the Internet:
— Host and Domain Names
— Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password)
— Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses
— Fixed or Static IP Address
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Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet.
If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it.
• For cable modem service, use the computer you first used to set up your Internet service.
Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup
You have two methods available for setting up your wireless router.
• Smart Wizard Setup: Click Setup on the CD to use the Smart Wizard.
— This option is the easiest. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates
many of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that steps you perform
have been successfully completed.
— This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows.
• Manual Setup: This option is best if you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an
existing wireless router, or are technically knowledgeable. Follow the instructions in this
manual to set up your wireless router.
Use the setup option that best suites you.
Smart Wizard Setup
The wizard setup process should take about 20 minutes to complete.
1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The CD will automatically start and detect the
language you are using on your PC. Accept the language option or change to a different
language.
2. Click Next to proceed.
3. Click Setup to start the Smart Wizard installation assistant. Follow the wizard instructions.
Note: If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD and double-click on
Autorun.
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Manual Setup
There are two steps to setting up your wireless router:
1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router.
2. Configure the router to use your Internet service.
To Connect Your Wireless Router
1. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem.
a. Turn off your computer.
b. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem.
c. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to the modem.
d. Disconnect the cable at the computer end only (2).
Note: Your computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings
from the router via DHCP. This is usually the case. If your are unsure about
this, use the wizard on the CD which automatically takes care of this for you,
or refer to the documentation for your computer.
Figure 1-4
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