Netgear Router WGR614 User Manual

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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 Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 
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...

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Computer Network Configuration Requirements
The WGR614 includes a built-in Web Configuration Manager. To access the configuration menus 
on the WGR614, your must use a Java-enabled web browser program which supports HTTP 
uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. NETGEAR recommends 
using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Free browser programs are readily...

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• You may also refer to the GearBox CD for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 for the 
NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs.
Once you locate your Internet configuration parameters, you may want to record them on the page 
below.
Record Your Internet Connection Information
Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider...

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Connecting the WGR614
This section provides instructions for connecting the WGR614 router. Also, the Model WGR614 
Resource CD included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you 
through this procedure.
Connecting the Router
There are three steps to connecting your router:
1.Connect the router to your network
2.Log in to the router
3.Connect to the Internet
Follow the steps...

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Note: Place the WGR614 router in a location which conforms to the “Observe 
Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines” on page 3-1. The stand provided with the 
WGR614 provides a convenient, space-saving way of installing the router. Avoid stacking 
it on other electronic equipment.
Figure 2-2:  Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the router
d.Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from a...

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e.Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, 
do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically. 
f.Verify the following:
When you turn the router on, the power light goes on.
The router’s local LAN lights are lit for any computers that are connected to it.
The router’s Internet light is lit, indicating a link has been established to the cable 
or...

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A login window like the one shown below opens:
Figure 2-5:  Login window
3. Connect to the Internet
Figure 2-6:  Setup Smart Wizard 
a.You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup 
Smart Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu. 
b.Click Next and follow the steps in the Setup Smart Wizard for inputting the configuration 
parameters from your ISP to connect to...

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c.When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router’s Internet LED 
goes on. The Setup Smart Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and 
displays the appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Smart Wizard finds no 
connection, you will be prompted to check the physical connection between your router 
and the cable or DSL line. 
d.The Setup Smart Wizard will report...

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• To change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the 
router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. 
Entering a timeout value of zero means never log out.
Note: You no longer need to run the ISP’s login program on your PC in order to access the 
Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router will...

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Note: You will no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your PC in order to access 
the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in.
• The Domain Name Server (DNS) Address parameters may be necessary to access your ISP’s 
services such as mail or news servers.  
Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take...