NETGEAR V1.0 Updating Your Router Firmware, Two Setup Methods Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup

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Wireless Router Setup Manual

Updating Your Router Firmware

NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product.

•The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity.

•The router includes an update feature that lets you check for and install updates. You must be logged in to the router to use this feature.

These options are discussed in “Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware” on page 16.

Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup

You have two methods available for setting up your wireless router:

•Smart Wizard setup. This option is the easiest. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that steps you perform have been successfully completed. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows.

•Manual setup. This option is best if you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are technically knowledgeable. Follow the instructions in this manual to set up your wireless router.

Use the setup option that best suits you.

Smart Wizard Setup

The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to complete.

1.Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The CD automatically starts and detects the language that you are using on your PC. Accept the language option, or change to a different language.

If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Be sure to double-click the Autorun file that begins with an uppercase A.

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Contents Wireless Router Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Contents Unpacking Your New Wireless Router Getting to Know Your Wireless RouterWireless Router Setup Manual Status Light Descriptions Router Front PanelLAN Router Back Panel Top Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Bottom Label What You Need Before You BeginSmart Wizard Setup Two Setup Methods Smart Wizard Setup or Manual SetupUpdating Your Router Firmware Connecting Your Wireless Router Manual SetupInternet Wireless Router Setup Manual Http//192.168.1.1 Wireless Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation To access the router using its login name and password To update your router firmware Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity To set up and test basic wireless connectivity Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Common Things That Can Go Wrong Basic TroubleshootingBasic Functions Are Not Working Internet Service Connection Is Not Working Am Unable to Log In to the Wireless RouterObtaining an Internet IP Address Troubleshooting PPPoE Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping UtilityTesting the Path from a PC to the Internet Wireless Router Setup Manual Default Configuration Settings Default ConfigurationNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility Feature Default Setting Physical Specifications Feature Default Setting Restoring the Default Password and Configuration SettingsRelated Documents Wireless Router Setup Manual Registration and Certifications
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