NETGEAR Wireless ADSL Modem Router manual Chapter Troubleshooting, Basic Functioning

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Chapter 2

Troubleshooting

This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your wireless ADSL modem router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.

Is the router on?

Go to “Basic Functioning” on page 2-1.

Have I connected the router correctly?

Go to “Basic Functioning” on page 2-1.

I cannot access the router’s configuration with my browser.

Go to “Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface” on page 2-3.

I have configured the router but I can’t access the Internet. Go to “Troubleshooting the ISP Connection” on page 2-4.

I cannot remember the router’s configuration password.

Go to “Using the Reset Button” on page 2-9.

I want to clear the configuration and start over again.

Go to “Restoring the Default Configuration and Password” on page 2-9.

Basic Functioning

After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:

1.When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is on (see “The Router’s Front Panel” on page 1-2for an illustration and explanation of the LEDs).

2.Verify that the Test LED lights within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test procedure is running.

3.After approximately 10 seconds, verify that: a. The Test LED is not lit.

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Contents Wireless Adsl Modem Router Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Using the Reset Button What’s in the Box? Chapter Connecting the Router to the InternetLED Descriptions Router’s Front PanelRouter’s Rear Panel What You Need Before You BeginInternet Configuration Requirements Two Setup Methods 1 Smart Wizard Setup 2 Manual SetupManual Setup Smart Wizard SetupUnderstanding Adsl Microfilters Computers Set to Dhcp Manually Setting Up Your Wireless Adsl Modem RouterModem router Phone to the filter Wireless Adsl Modem Router Setup Manual Wireless Adsl Modem Router Setup Manual Computer or Preparing a Computer for Network Access Wireless Adsl Modem Router Setup Manual How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Basic Functioning Chapter TroubleshootingTest LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On Power LED Not OnLAN or Adsl Internet Port LEDs Not On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration InterfaceAdsl link Troubleshooting the ISP ConnectionAdsl Internet LED Off Obtaining an Internet IP AddressTroubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping UtilityTesting the LAN Path to Your Router Request timed out Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceUsing the Reset Button Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordWireless Adsl Modem Router Setup Manual Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Appendix a Technical SpecificationsWireless Adsl Modem Router Setup Manual Document Link Appendix B Related DocumentsWireless Adsl Modem Router Setup Manual