Contents v
December 2004
ContentsChapter 1
About This Guide
Audience, Conventions, and Formats ............................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual ................................................................................................. 1-3
Chapter 2
Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router
Package Contents ....................... ...................................................................................2-1
The Front Panel ........... ............................................................................................2-2
The Rear Panel ...................................................................... ..................................2-2
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router ..........................................................................3-1
Connect the Wireless Router to Your Network ............................................................... 3-1
Troubleshooting Tips ............................................. .........................................................3-2
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ....................................................3-3
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation .....................................3-5
Chapter 4
Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................4-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-3
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................4-5
Default Factory Settings ........................................................................................... 4-6
Chapter 5
Doing Basic Router Housekeeping
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................5-1
Configuration File Management ...... ... ... ... .... ... ...............................................................5-2
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ........................................................... 5-2