Basic Configuration of the Router 4-1
Chapter 4Basic Configuration of the Router
This chapterdescribes how to perform the basic configuration of your Model RP614 WebSafe
Router usingthe Setup Wizard, which walks you through the configuration processfor your
Internetconnection.

Accessing the Web Configuration Manager

In orderto use the browser-based Web Configuration Manager,your PC must have a web browser
program installedsuch as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Because the
ConfigurationManager uses Java, your Web browser must be Java-enabled andsupport HTTP
uploads.NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or
above. Freebrowser programs are readily available for Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX/Linux.
Toconfigure for Internet access using your browser:
1. Turn on the router and wait for initialization to com plete.
Allow at leastten seconds and verify that the Test LED is off.
2. Reboot yourPC to obtain DHCP configuration from the router.
3. Launch your web browser.
Note: If you normallyuse a login program (such as Enternet or WinPOET) to access the
Internet, do not launch that program.
4. Click your browser’sStop button.
5. In the Address (orLocation) box of your browser, type http://192.168.0.1 and press ENTER.