NETGEAR MR814 v3 How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant

Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router

3-12 Connecting the Router to the Internet

202-10039-01

How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant

1. When the router is in the factory default state, type

http://www.routerlogin.net/basicsetting.htm in the address field of your browser, then click

Enter.

When the router is in the factory default state, a user name and password are not required.

2. The browser will then display the MR814 v3 settings home page shown in “Login result:

MR814 v3 home page” on page 3-11.

If you do not click Logout, the router will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity before it

automatically logs you out.

Contents

Main Page 202-10039-01 Page Contents Page Page Page Page Page Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats How to Use This Manual How to Print this Manual Page Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features of the Router 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Security Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink Extensive Protocol Support Easy Installation and Management Maintenance and Support Package Contents Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 2-6 Introduction 202-10039-01 The Routers Front Panel 0OWER )NTERNET0ORT The front panel of the MR814 v3 router contains the status lights described below. Figure 2-1: MR814 v3 Front Panel Table 2-1. Status Light Descriptions A Road Map for How to Get There From Here Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 2-8 Introduction Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Introduction 2-9 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here Page Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your Router First, Connect the Router to the Internet 1. CONNECT THE ROUTER, THE COMPUTER, AND THE MODEM A B &DEOH ,QWHUQHW SRUW D 2. RESTART YOUR NETWORK IN THE CORRECT SEQUENCE 3. USE THE SMART WIZARD TO CONFIGURE THE ROUTER Page Page Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity 1. CONFIGURE THE COMPUTERS WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS 2. VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Troubleshooting Tips Overview of How to Access the Router How to Log On to the Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied Page How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Page Using the Smart Setup Wizard NETGEAR product registration, support, and documentation Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines Implement Appropriate Wireless Security of up to 300 feet. MR814 v3 Understanding Wireless Settings Default Factory Settings Basic Wireless Settings Page Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Wireless Configuration 4-5 Table 4-1. Security Options Advanced Wireless Settings Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Page How to Configure WEP How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Page Page Page Blocking Access to Internet Sites Blocking Access to Internet Services Configuring a User Defined Service Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Page Page Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 6-2 Maintenance This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Router Status Fields Page Click on the Show Statistics button to display router usage statistics, as shown below. This screen shows the following statistics: Set Interval Enter a time and click the button to set the polling frequency. Viewing a List of Attached Devices Configuration File Management Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration Erasing the Configuration Upgrading the Router Software Changing the Administrator Password Page Page Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers Adding a Custom Service Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Local Web and FTP Server Example Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example Configuring the WAN Setup Options Setting Up a Default DMZ Server Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port Setting the MTU Size Using the LAN IP Setup Options Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Page Using the Router as a DHCP server Using Address Reservation Using a Dynamic DNS Service Configuring Static Routes Page Enabling Remote Management Access Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Page Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning Power Light Not On Lights Never Turn Off LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Problems with Date and Time Appendix A Technical Specifications Page Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications Basic Router Concepts What is a Router? Routing Information Protocol IP Addresses and the Internet Page Netmask Subnet Addressing Page Page Private IP Addresses Single IP Address Operation Using NAT MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Related Documents Domain Name Server IP Configuration by DHCP Internet Security and Firewalls What is a Firewall? Ethernet Cabling Category 5 Cable Quality Inside Twisted Pair Cables Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching Page Page Appendix C Preparing Your Network What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem Cabling and Computer Hardware Computer Network Configuration Requirements Internet Configuration Requirements Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? Record Your Internet Connection Information Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking Components Page Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. Selecting Windows Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP Properties Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking Components DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Page DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 Page Page DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Page Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking MacOS 8.6 or 9.x MacOS X Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Are Login Protocols Used? What Is Your Configuration Information? Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers Page Page Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview Infrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) Wireless Channels Page Authentication and WEP 802.11b Authentication Open System Authentication Shared Key Authentication 802.11bAuthentication Open System Steps Overview of WEP Parameters 802.11bAuthentication Shared Key Steps Key Size WEP Configuration Options WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? Page Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Wireless LAN Page Page Page Is WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPA Page Page Glossary Page Page Page Index Index 1 Numerics A B G H I K L Q R S T U 4Index