NETGEAR WGT624v4 manual Manual Setup, Connecting Your Router

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Router Setup Manual

Manual Setup

There are two steps to setting up your router:

1.Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router.

Note: Your computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router via DHCP. This is usually the case. If your are unsure about this, use the wizard on the CD which automatically takes care of this for you,

or refer to the documentation for your computer.

2.Configure the router to use your Internet service.

Connecting Your Router

1.Connect the router, the computer, and the modem.

a.Turn off your computer.

b.Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem.

c.Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to the modem.

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Figure 1-3

d.Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2).

Connecting the Router to the Internet

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Contents Router Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection Chapter Connecting the Router to the Internet What’s in the Box?Router 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 SecurityMake sure the network settings of the computer are correct Chapter TroubleshootingQuick Tips Be sure to always start your network in this sequenceTo Verify Basic Functioning Power Light Not OnTroubleshooting Logging In to the Router Test Light Never Turns On or Stays OnLAN or Internet Port Lights Not On Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection Internet 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