NETGEAR WNDR3300f manual Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet

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1.From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run.

2.In the field provided, type Ping followed by the address of the router, as in this example:

ping www.routerlogin.net or

ping 192.168.1.1

3.Click OK.

You should see a message like this one:

Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data

If the path is working, you see this message:

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx

If the path is not working, you see this message:

Request timed out

If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems:

Wrong physical connections

Make sure that the LAN port light is on. If the light is off, follow the instructions in “Front Panel” on page 3.

Check that the corresponding lights are on for your computer’s network interface card.

Wrong network configuration

Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer.

Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the addresses on both begin with 255.255.255.0.

Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet

After verifying that the path between your computer and the wireless router works correctly, test the path from your PC to the Internet. From the Windows Start > Run... menu, type:

PING -n 10 <IP address>

where <IP address> is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server.

If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the previous section are displayed. If you do not receive replies:

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Contents Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, IncTrademarks Contents Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Unpacking Your New Wireless RouterHardware Features Front Panel Function Activity DescriptionBack Panel LANTop Panel Positioning Your Wireless Router Router LabelInstalling Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your wireless router To start your network in the correct sequence Verifying Your Connection Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access Http//192.168.1.1Wireless Router Setup Manual Wireless Router Setup Manual Read Troubleshooting on Configuring Your Wireless Network for Internet Access Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options Setting Your Ssid and Wireless Security ManuallyTo set up basic wireless connectivity on your router Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network To connect a device using WPS Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Wireless Router Setup Manual Troubleshooting Basic Setup ChecklistChecking Basic Router Functions Troubleshooting the router’s LED behavior LED Behavior Recommended ActionTroubleshooting Login Problems Default Password and Configuration Settings onChecking The Internet Service Connection Obtaining an Internet IP AddressTroubleshooting PPPoE Click the Connection Status buttonTesting the Path from a PC to Your Router Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping UtilityTroubleshooting Internet Browsing Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet Wireless Router Setup Manual Wireless Router Setup Manual Router Login Default Configuration SettingsFeature Default Setting Smart Wizard Internet ConnectionPower Adapter Feature Default Setting FirewallWireless Network Protocol and Standards CompatibilityInterface Specifications Feature Default Setting Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Electromagnetic EmissionsRestoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings Feature Default SettingRelated Documents Document LinkWireless Router Setup Manual Registration and Certifications Wireless Router Setup Manual