NETGEAR WGT624v4 manual Troubleshooting PPPoE

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Router Setup Manual

2.Use the Router Status link under the Maintenance heading to check that an IP address is shown for the Internet Port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your service provider.

If your router is unable to obtain an IP address from the your service provider, the problem may be one of the following:

Your service provider may require a login. Ask your service provider whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login.

You may have incorrectly set the Service Name, User Name and Password. See “Troubleshooting PPPoE”, below.

Your service provider may check for your computer's host name.

Assign the computer Host Name of your ISP account to the router in the browser-based Basic Settings menu.

Your service provider only allows one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet, and may check for your computer’s MAC address.

In this case, inform your service provider that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address.

OR

Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings menu. Refer to the online help in the router main menu.

Troubleshooting PPPoE

Troubleshoot a PPPoE connection in this way:

1.Log in to the router.

2.Under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Status link.

3.Click the Connection Status button.

4.If all of the steps indicate “OK” then your PPPoE connection is up and working.

5.If any of the steps indicates “Failed”, you can attempt to reconnect by clicking “Connect”. The router will continue to attempt to connect indefinitely.

Troubleshooting

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Contents Router Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection What’s in the Box? Chapter Connecting the Router to the InternetRouter Bottom Label Status Lights Front of the RouterBack of the Router What You Need Before You BeginSmart Wizard Setup Two Setup Methods 1 Smart Wizard Setup 2 Manual SetupConnecting Your Router Manual SetupRouter Setup Manual Router Setup Manual Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Implement Appropriate Wireless SecurityBe sure to always start your network in this sequence Chapter TroubleshootingMake sure the network settings of the computer are correct Quick TipsTo Verify Basic Functioning Power Light Not OnTest Light Never Turns On or Stays On Troubleshooting Logging In to the RouterLAN or Internet Port Lights Not On Internet Connection Troubleshooting the Internet Service ConnectionObtaining an Internet IP Address Troubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordTesting the Path from a PC to Your Router Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping UtilityPing -n 10 IP address Testing the Path from a PC to the InternetDNS, and UPnP Appendix a Technical SpecificationsRouter Setup Manual Appendix B Related Documents Router Setup Manual