NETGEAR 208-10541-01 manual Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

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8.Follow the procedure in “To update your router firmware:” on page 14 to complete the upgrade process.

Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

Follow these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.

To set up and test basic wireless connectivity:

1.Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://Default IP Address Variable with the default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.

2.Click Wireless Settings in the main menu bar of the wireless router.

3.Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR.

The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the wireless router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection.

4.Set the region, selecting the region in which the wireless interface will operate.

5.To save your changes, click Apply.

If you are configuring the Product Family from a wireless computer and you change the Product Family’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the Product Family’s new settings.

6.Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.

Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the wireless router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the Product Family.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup ManualTrademarks Contents Unpacking Your New Router Getting to Know Your Wireless RouterRangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Function Activity Description Router Front PanelRouter Back Panel Bottom Label Top PanelUpdating Your Router Firmware What You Need Before You BeginSmart Wizard Setup Two Setup Methods Smart Wizard Setup or Manual SetupConnecting Your Wireless Router Manual SetupRangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Http//192.168.1.1 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation To update your router firmware To manually check for new router firmware Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Common Things That Can Go Wrong Basic TroubleshootingBasic Functions Are Not Working Am Unable to Log In to the Wireless Router Internet Service Connection Is Not Working Obtaining an Internet IP Address Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping UtilityClick OK You should see a message like this one Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet Local Network Factory Default SettingsSmart Wizard Router Login Default Access Internet ConnectionNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility WirelessPower Adapter Physical SpecificationsInterface Specifications Environmental SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Document Link Related DocumentsRangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Registration and Certifications