NETGEAR WGT624v4 manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

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If you cannot connect after several minutes, you may be using an incorrect Service Name, User Name or Password. There also may be a provisioning problem with your ISP.

Note: Unless you connect manually, the router will not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network.

Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any Web pages from the Internet, check the following.

Your computer may not recognize any DNS server addresses.

A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the router’s configuration, restart your computer. Alternatively, you can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in the documentation for your computer.

Your computer may not have the router configured as its default gateway.

Reboot the computer and verify the router address (www.routerlogin.net) is listed by your computer as the default gateway address.

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router’s administration password to password and the IP address to www.routerlogin.net. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults.

To restore the factory default configuration settings, use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router.

1.Use a sharp object like a pen or a paper clip to press and hold the default reset button for about 5 seconds (see page 1-3), until the test light on the front blinks.

2.Release the reset button and wait for the router to reboot.

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Contents Router Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection Router Bottom Label Chapter Connecting the Router to the InternetWhat’s in the Box? Front of the Router Status LightsWhat You Need Before You Begin Back of the RouterTwo Setup Methods 1 Smart Wizard Setup 2 Manual Setup Smart Wizard SetupManual Setup Connecting Your RouterRouter Setup Manual Router Setup Manual Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Product Registration, Support, and DocumentationChapter Troubleshooting Make sure the network settings of the computer are correctQuick Tips Be sure to always start your network in this sequencePower Light Not On To Verify Basic FunctioningLAN or Internet Port Lights Not On Troubleshooting Logging In to the RouterTest Light Never Turns On or Stays On Obtaining an Internet IP Address Troubleshooting the Internet Service ConnectionInternet Connection Troubleshooting PPPoE Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Troubleshooting Internet BrowsingAdvanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility Testing the Path from a PC to Your RouterTesting the Path from a PC to the Internet Ping -n 10 IP addressAppendix a Technical Specifications DNS, and UPnPRouter Setup Manual Appendix B Related Documents Router Setup Manual