NETGEAR WGR614v9 manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router, Unpacking Your New Router

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router.

Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see Unpacking Your New Router). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—especially the status lights—and the important information on the router label (see “Bottom Label” on page 5).

Unpacking Your New Router

The product package should contain the following items:

The router

A snap-on stand for your router

An AC power adapter (varies by region)

A yellow Ethernet cable

The Resource CD, which includes:

The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe)

A PDF version of this manual

A link to the online User 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.

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Contents Router Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Page Unpacking Your New Router Getting to Know Your Wireless RouterTo prepare your router for installation Status Light Descriptions Router Front PanelLAN Router Back PanelBottom Label What You Need Before You BeginSmart Wizard Setup Two Setup Methods Smart Wizard Setup or Manual SetupConnecting Your Router Manual SetupRouter Setup Manual Router Setup Manual Http//192.168.1.1 Accessing the Wireless Router after InstallationRouter Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware To install the updated firmware to your router Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Router Setup Manual Common Things That Can Go Wrong Basic TroubleshootingBasic Functions Are Not Working If the Power light blinks green slowly and continuously Am Unable to Log In to the Router Internet Service Connection Is Not WorkingTroubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping UtilityTesting the Path from a PC to the Internet Testing the Path from a PC to Your RouterRouter Setup Manual Default Configuration Settings Default ConfigurationRestoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings Related Documents Router Setup Manual Registration and Certifications