NETGEAR CA 95054 manual Getting to Know Your Netgear Wireless Router, Package Contents

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Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router

NETGEAR routers provide connections for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem that is normally intended for use by a single computer. This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Router.

Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

Router.

AC power adapter.

Vertical stands.

A Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.

The Setup CD, including:

This guide.

Application Notes and other helpful information.

Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card.

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.

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Contents Netgear Router Setup Manual Trademarks Customer Support August Contents Appendix a Technical Specifications Glossary Audience, Conventions, and Formats Chapter About This GuideNetgear Router Setup Manual Package Contents Getting to Know Your Netgear Wireless RouterStatus Light Descriptions Front PanelRouter Rear Panel Router’s Rear PanelNetgear Router Setup Manual Chapter Connecting the Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your RouterFirst, Connect the Router to Your Network DEOH Restart Your Network in the Correct Sequence 3RZHU 7HVW ,QWHUQHW /$1 Use the Smart Wizard to Configure Your RouterRouter welcome screen Be sure to restart your network in this sequence Troubleshooting TipsProduct Registration, Support, and Documentation Ways to access the router Overview of How to Access the RouterLogin URL Login result router home How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant ISP Does Not Require Login How to Manually Configure Your Internet ConnectionNetgear Router Setup Manual 10 Basic Settings ISP list Using the Smart Setup WizardNetgear Router Setup Manual Netgear Router Setup Manual Chapter Doing Basic Router Housekeeping Changing the Administrator PasswordRestoring and Backing Up the Configuration Configuration File ManagementUpgrading the Router Software Erasing the ConfigurationRouter Upgrade menu Chapter Troubleshooting Common Problems Power Light Not OnBasic Functioning Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Lights Never Turn OffLAN or Internet WAN Port Lights Not On Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Netgear Router Setup Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping UtilityTesting the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Netgear Router Setup Manual TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, Dhcp Appendix a Technical SpecificationsNetgear Router Setup Manual List of Glossary Terms GlossaryInternet service provider Megabits per second TCP/IP