Netgear orporated 06100036 User Manual

Router Setup Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

2006-01-17

© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks

NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, 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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruct ions, may cause harmf ul interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance

This is to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v7 is shielded against the generation of radio interference in
accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application
of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).

Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v7 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und

Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. T e stsender)
kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.

Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v7 has been suppressed in accordance with the

conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,
test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the
notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

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Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area

thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.

When used near a radio or TV receiver , it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.

Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v7.

World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL)

http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer
or Netscape are required.

Product and Publication Details

Model Number: WGR614 v7
Publication Date: January 2006
Product Family: router
Product Name: 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v7
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:

-•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

-•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

Industry Canada Statement

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause interference and

2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device

IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Contents

Router Setup Manual

Chapter 1
Connecting the Router to the Internet

What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................1-1

The Router Bottom Label .........................................................................................1-1

The Front of the Router ............................................................................................1-2

The Back of the 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 Router ...........................................................................................1-5

To Configure the Router to Use Your Internet Service .............................................1-8

Product Registration, Support, and Documentation .......................................................1-9

How to Access the Router Again Later ............................... ... .... ... ...... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..1-9

How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ................ ................... ................1-10

Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ....................................................................1-11

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

Test Light Never Turns On or Stays On .................... ... ... .... ... ..................................2-2

LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On ........................................... ... .... ... .....................2-3

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Troubleshooting Logging In to the Router ....................... ... ... .........................................2-3

Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection ...........................................................2-4

Internet Connection ..................................................................................................2-4

Obtaining an Internet IP Address .............................................................................2-4

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 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 Router Bottom Label

View the label on the bottom of the router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status
lights, and default login information.

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Router Setup Manual

The Front of the Router

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Figure 1-1

You can use the status lights on the front of the router to verify various conditions.

Table 1-1.

Status Light

1. Power

2. Test

3. Wireless

4. Internet

5. LAN (Local Area
Network) Lights
1-4

Activity Description

On
Off

On
Off

On Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized.
On -- Amber

On -- Green
Blink -- Green

On (Green)
Blink (Green)
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
Off

Power is supplied to the router.
Power is not supplied to the router.

The system is initializing or in the middle of a firmware upgrade.
The system is ready and running.

The Ethernet cable is connected but the router has not gotten an
Internet address.
The router has an Internet address.
Data is being communicated with the Internet.

The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps.
The local port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.

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The Back of the Router

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The back of the router has the following port connections:

1. Power adapter port

2. Four local Ethernet ports for connecting the local computers

3. Internet port for connecting to a cable or ADSL modem

4. Factory default reset button

5. Wireless antenna

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
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

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