Netgear orporated 06100037 Users Manual

Wireless Router Setup
Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

2006-03

© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

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holders.

Sta teme nt of Co nditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in t his docume nt 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 Communication Commission Interference St atement

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&IC 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.

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"Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interfe rence that ma y cause undesire d ope ration of t he
device."

"To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful
communication".
"This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of [2] dBi. Antenna
having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna
impedance is 50 ohms."

“To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful
communication.”

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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

To Set Up Your Router ....................................................................................................1-4

To Connect Your Wireless Router ............................................................................1-4

To Configure the Wireless Router to Use Your Internet Service ..............................1-7

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

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

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

Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection ...........................................................2-3

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

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

Troubleshooting PPPoE ...........................................................................................2-5

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Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................2-5

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ............... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....... ... ... ..2-6

Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility ...........................................................2-6

Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router ..............................................................2-6

Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet ......... ...................................................... 2-7

Appendix A
Technical Specifications

Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-2

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)

• An Ethernet cable

• Resource CD

• 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 wireless router to identify the serial number, default login information, and
other useful information.

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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.

Table 1-1.

Status Light

1. Power

2. Internet

3. Wireless

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

Activity Description

On
Off

On -- Green
Off

On Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized.
On (Green)

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

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

The Ethernet cable is connected to a powered on cable or DSL
modem.
The Ethernet cable is not connected or the cable or DSL modem is
not powered on.

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 or 100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 10 or 100 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.

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The Back of the Wireless Router

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Figure 1-1

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

Wireless Router Setup Manual

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

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.

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To Set Up Your Router

There are two steps to setting up your wireless router:

1. Connect the cables. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer
to the router.

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.

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.

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Figure 1-2

d. Disconnect the cable at the computer end only (2).

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