NETGEAR NTGWGR614 manual Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method, Verifying TCP/IP Properties

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By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window.

Verify the following:

Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address.

Click OK to continue.

Restart the PC.

Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.

Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method

1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Internet Options icon.

3.Select “I want to set up my Internet connection manually” or “I want to connect through a Local Area Network” and click Next.

4.Select “I want to connect through a Local Area Network” and click Next.

5.Uncheck all boxes in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next.

6.Proceed to the end of the Wizard.

Verifying TCP/IP Properties

After your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe:

1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run.

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Contents Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Trademarks World Wide Web This page intentionally left blank Contents Chapter Wireless Configuration Chapter Troubleshooting Appendix C Preparing Your Network Glossary Contents Audience Preface About This ManualTypographical Conventions Special Message Formats Key Features of the Router Chapter Introduction802.11g Wireless Networking Powerful, True Firewall with Content FilteringAutosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink SecurityExtensive Protocol Support Easy Installation and Management Maintenance and SupportPackage Contents Router’s Front Panel LED DescriptionsRouter’s Rear Panel WGR614 Rear PanelReference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 What You Will Need Before You Begin Chapter Connecting the Router to the InternetCabling and Computer Hardware Requirements Internet Configuration Requirements Computer Network Configuration RequirementsWhere Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? Record Your Internet Connection Information Connecting the Router Connecting the WGR614Connect the router to your network Which Log in to the router Log in to the routerLogin window Connect to the InternetSetup Smart Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected OptionSetup Smart Wizard menu for Telstra Bigpond Cable accounts Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected OptionSetup Smart Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address accounts Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected OptionClick Apply to save the settings Fixed IP Account Smart Wizard-Detected OptionHow to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require LoginReference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 12 Basic Settings ISP list Chapter Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range GuidelinesImplement Appropriate Wireless Security WGR614Understanding Wireless Settings Wireless Settings menuReference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption Authentication Scheme SelectionDefault Factory Settings Feature Default Factory SettingsBefore You Change the Ssid and WEP Settings WEP Encryption KeysHow to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Wireless Card Access List Setup How to Configure WEP Wireless Settings encryption menuReference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Chapter Content Filtering Content Filtering OverviewBlocking Access to Internet Sites Block Sites menuBlocking Access to Internet Services Block Services menuConfiguring a User Defined Service Add Services menuScheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address RangeViewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Logs menuConfiguring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Email menuReference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Chapter Maintenance Viewing Router Status InformationThis screen shows the following parameters This screen shows the following statistics Renew Click the Renew button to renew the Dhcp leaseShow Statistics action buttons are described in Table Viewing a List of Attached Devices Upgrading the Router SoftwareConfiguration File Management Router Upgrade menuRestoring and Backing Up the Configuration Settings Backup menuChanging the Administrator Password Erasing the ConfigurationChapter Advanced Configuration Configuring Port Forwarding to Local ServersAdding a Port Forwarding Custom Service Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding EntryLocal Web and FTP Server Example Multiple Computers for Half Life, Kali or Quake III ExampleSetting Up a Default DMZ Server Configuring WAN Setup OptionsDisable SPI Firewall Connect Automatically, as RequiredSetting the MTU Size Respond to Ping on Internet WAN PortUsing a Dynamic DNS Service Using LAN IP Setup Options LAN IP Setup MenuUsing the Router as a Dhcp server Using Address Reservation How to Configure Static Routes Static Route Summary TableClick the Add button to open the Add/Edit Menu, shown below Enabling Remote Management Access Using Universal Plug and Play UPnP Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Power LED Not On Chapter TroubleshootingBasic Functioning LEDs Never Turn Off LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not OnTroubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your RouterTesting the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Problems with Date and TimeReference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Appendix a Technical Specifications TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DhcpWireless Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications Basic Router ConceptsIP Addresses and the Internet What is a Router?Routing Information Protocol Three Main Address Classes Netmask EqualsSubnet Addressing Example of Subnetting a Class B AddressNetmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Private IP Addresses Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Single IP Address Operation Using NATMAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Related DocumentsInternet Security and Firewalls IP Configuration by DhcpDomain Name Server What is a Firewall? Stateful Packet InspectionUplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching Ethernet CablingCable Quality Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Appendix C Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsReference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Enabling Dhcp to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings Choose Settings, and then Control PanelPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 TCP/IP Properties dialog box now displaysMacOS 8.6 or Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP NetworkingMacOS Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers What Is Your Configuration Information? Are Login Protocols Used?Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Select the Gateway tab Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Restarting the Network This page intentionally left blank Wireless Networking Overview Appendix D Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Network Name Extended Service Set Identification EssidAuthentication and WEP AuthenticationOpen System Authentication Steps Shared Key Authentication Steps Overview of WEP ParametersKey Size Wireless Channels WEP Configuration OptionsRadio frequency channels used are listed in Table Glossary List of Glossary TermsAdsl CRL Encapsulating Security Payload Internet service provider Megabits per second NAT Public Switched Telephone Network Ssid UTP Wins Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Index NumericsIetf B-1 RFC Index
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