NETGEAR WGR614 v4 manual Chapter Connecting the Router to the Internet

Chapter 2

Connecting the Router to the Internet

This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. You will find out how to configure your 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection.

What You Will Need Before You Begin

You need to prepare these three things before you begin:

1.Have active Internet service such as that provided by an cable or DSL broadband account.

2.Locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your DSL account.

3.Connect the router to a cable or DSL modem and a computer as explained below.

Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements

To use the WGR614 v4 router on your network, each computer must have an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. If the computer will connect to your network at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (Cat 5) cable such as the one provided with your router.

Tip: The power adapter and cord shipped with the WGR614 v4 limits the distance from an AC outlet. To overcome this, consider using NETGEAR’s POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with your WGR614 v4. This adapter sends DC power through an Ethernet cable to enable you to power your router in a remote location.

Computer Network Configuration Requirements

The WGR614 v4 includes a built-in web Configuration Manager. To access the configuration menus on the WGR614 v4, your must use a Java-enabled web browser program which supports HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Use Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above.

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December 2003