NETGEAR WGT624v4 manual What You Need Before You Begin, Back of the Router

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Router Setup Manual

The Back of the Router

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The back of the router has the following port connections:

1.Power adapter port

2.Four local Ethernet ports for connecting the local computers

3.Internet port for connecting to a cable or ADSL modem

4.Factory default reset button

5.Wireless antenna

What You Need Before You Begin

Prepare the following before you set up your router:

Internet service.

The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Depending on how your Internet account was set up, your may need one or more of these settings for the router to access the Internet:

Host and Domain Names

Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password)

Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses

Connecting the Router to the Internet

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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