NETGEAR MR814 v3 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity, Configure wireless computer

Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router

Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity

You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of the router is enabled! Next, configure your wireless computer.

1.CONFIGURE THE COMPUTER’S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS

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Figure 3-7: Configure wireless computer

NETGEAR, Inc. wireless adapters display a list of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is disabled, you simply choose yours from the list and connect.

For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your settings exactly. If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you set in the router.

WIRELESS FEATURE	DEFAULT SETTING
Network Name (SSID)	NETGEAR
WEP Security	Disabled

Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. Entering nETgear will not work.

2.VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in to the router from a computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-8.

You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! Implement wireless security according to the instructions in “Implement Appropriate Wireless Security” on page 4-2.”

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