Netgear Router WGR614 V4 User Manual

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
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Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4.
•AC power adapter.
• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
•NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Resource CD, including:
— This guide.
— Application Notes and other helpful information.
• 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Installation Guide.
• Registration and Warranty Card.
• Support Information Card.
If...

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The Router’s Front Panel
The front panel of the WGR614 v4 router contains the status LEDs described below. 
Figure 2-1:  WGR614 v4 Front Panel
You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, Ta b l e  2 - 1 
describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.
Table 2-1. LED Descriptions
LabelActivityDescription
PowerOn
OffPower is supplied to the router....

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The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below.
Figure 1-2: WGR614 v4 Rear Panel
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:
• AC power adapter outlet
• Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs
• Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem
•...

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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 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...

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For the initial connection to the Internet and configuration of your router, you will need to connect 
a computer to the router which is set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router 
via DHCP.
Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network.
The cable or DSL modem broadband access device must provide a standard 10 Mbps...

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Record Your Internet Connection Information
Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as 
given by your ISP. Some ISPs use your full e-mail address as the login name. The Service Name is 
not required by all ISPs. If you connect using a login name...

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Connecting the WGR614 v4
This section provides instructions for connecting the WGR614 v4 router. Also, the NETGEAR 54 
Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 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...

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Note: Place the WGR614 v4 router in a location which conforms to the “Observe 
Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines” on page 3-1. The stand provided with the 
WGR614 v4 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...

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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...