Netgear orporated 07200066 User Manual

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DGFV114G ProSafe™ Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router

Start Here

Follow these instructions to set up your wireless ADSL gateway. You can also

consult the documentation links on the Resource CD or the NETGEAR knowledge Base at

http://kbserver.netgear.com.

Prepare to Install Your Gateway

The DGFV114G ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router is connected via
an ADSL connection using the internal modem.

First, Connect the DGFV114G

1. CONNECT THE ANTENNA TO THE DGFV114G.

Attach the antenna supplied with the wireless ADSL gateway as shown in (1).

2. CONNECT THE CABLES BETWEEN THE DGFV114G, THE ISP LINE,

AND A COMPUTER

a. Connect the DGFV114G using a direct ADSL connection by inserting the

telephone cable directly into the ADSL WAN port (2) of the DGFV114G.

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b. Insert one end of the Ethernet ca ble that came with your wireless ADSL gateway

into one of the LAN ports on the router (3) and the other end into the Ethernet
port of your computer.

Your network cables are connected and you are ready to restart your network.

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3. 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. Power on the DGFV114G by connecting the power supply to your gateway (4)

and to an AC outlet. Wait one minute.

b. Then, turn on your computer.

Power

c. Check the DGFV114G status lights to verify the following:

• Power: The power light should turn solid green. If it does not turn solid
green, see the Troubleshooting section of the full manual.

• Test: When the router is first turned on, the test light is yellow then goes off.
After two minutes if it is still on, see the Troubleshooting Tips below.

• Internet: The Internet light should be lit indicating that you have a
connection through your ADSL port. If not, make sure that the ADSL line is
securely attached between the router and the phone jack, and that the power
supply is securely attached to the router and plugged into the AC outlet.

• Wireless: The Wireless light will be lit when a computer is connected
wirelessly to your router.

• Ethernet: An Ethernet (LAN) light should be lit. If an Ethernet light is not lit,
check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the router is securely
attached at both ends, and that the computer is turned on.

Test

Internet

Wireless

Ethernet Ports (4)

Configure the DGFV114G for Internet Access

Before you begin, be sure you have the configuration parameters from your ISP handy.

1. LOG IN TO THE WIRELESS ADSL GATEWAY

Note: To connect to the gateway, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an
IP address automatically, which is usually the case.

a. Use a browser to connect to http://192.168.1.1. For security reasons, the gateway

has its own user name and password.
When prompted, enter admin for the gateway User Name and password for the

gateway password.
b. You are now connected to the gateway.
Select We b Support on the main menu for links to the NETGEAR DGFV114G

product documentation and support knowledge base. Be aware that the default
configuration login time-out is 5 minutes of inactivity, after which automatic logout
will occur.

2. CONNECT TO THE INTERNET

Configure your ISP connection for Internet access:
a. Select Wizard from the main menu. The Setup Wizard screen will display. Select

your Country and Language from the pull-down menus.The text in the web-

based GUI will change to match your selected language.

b. Select the Yes radio button to enable the Setup Wizard and allow the wizard to

detect your ISP connection automatically; or select the No radio button to

configure the router yourself. (Selecting Yes to enable the Setup Wizard is

recommended.)
c. Click Next. The wizard will detect your connection type. Enter any Login or

Password fields required by your ISP and click Apply.
d. Click Test to verify that your Internet connection is active.
If you need to make further modifications, please see the reference manual which is

available by selecting Web Support > Documentation from the main menu.

Now, Configure Wireless Connectivity

1. Select Setup > Wireless Settings from the main menu. The Wireless Settings screen
will display.

2. Enter the name or SSID of your wireless network. The default is NETGEAR.

3. Select the correct Country/Region setting so that you are sure to comply with local
regulatory requirements.

4. Select the appropriate Channel (11 is the default) and Operating Mode for your area
(g and b is the default).

Troubleshooting Tips

Here are some tips for correcting common problems you may encounter.

Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:

1. Turn off the DGFV114G and shut down the computer.

2. Wait two minutes.

3. Turn on the DGFV114G. Wait one minute.

4. Turn on the computer.

Make sure the network cables are securely plugged in.

• The DSL Internet status light on the wireless ADSL gateway will be lit if the phone
cable to the ADSL outlet is plugged in securely, the wireless ADSL gateway turned
on and synchronized to the ADSL network.

• For each powered on computer connected to the wireless ADSL gateway with a
securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless ADSL gateway
Ethernet port status light will be lit. The front of the DGFV114G identifies the
number of each Ethernet (LAN) port.

Registration on the web site or over the phone is required before you can use our
telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional cust omer support
centers are on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.

Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and web support.

5. Select the Enable Wireless Access Point radio button to turn on the wireless radio
and select the Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID) radio button.

6. Configure the Wireless Station Access List and Wireless Security settings according
to the requirements of your network.

7. Click Apply to save your settings.

Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in to the DGFV114G from a
computer with a wireless adapter that is configured to match the settings you just applied
to your DGFV114G. For wireless connectivity problems, see the Troubleshooting Tips
below or in the DGFV114G ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router
Reference Manual. A documentation link to the manual is available on the Resource CD
or from the main menu of the user interface under Web Support > Documentation.

July 2007

Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.

Computers should be configured to obtain IP addresses automatically via DHCP. For help
with this, please see the links in the appendix of the Reference Manual.

Use the DGFV114G status lights to verify correct operation.

If the DGFV114G Test light does not go out within two minu tes of turning the router on,
reset the router as described in the Reference Manual.

Make sure the computer and DGFV114G wireless settings
match exactly.

The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and security settings (WEP/WPA, MAC access
control list) of the DGFV114G and wireless computer must match exactly.

Technical Support

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
After completing router setup, locate the serial number on the bottom label of your

product and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.

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96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If
disposed of within the European Union, this product should be treated and
recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the
WEEE Directive.

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