Netgear Router WGR614 V5 User Manual

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
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The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the WGR614 v5 router contains the items listed below.
Figure 1-2: WGR614 v5 Rear Panel
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:
• AC power adapter outlet for 12 V DC @ 1A output, 22W maximum
• Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local 
computers
• Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
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exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking. General networking concepts, setup, and 
maintenance can be difficult to understand. In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as 
range, interference, signal quality, and security to the picture. 
To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using home networks, the table below 
identifies how to accomplish such things as connecting to a...

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Share 
Windows PC 
files and 
printers at 
home in a 
combined 
wireless and 
wired network.
Note: For 
sharing files and 
printers on other 
types of 
computers like 
Macintosh or 
Linux, refer to 
the product 
documentation 
that came with 
those 
computers.1. Use the Windows 
Printers and Fax 
features to locate 
available printers in 
the combined 
wireless and wired 
network in your 
home.
2. Use the...

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Chapter 3 
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 v5 for 
Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection.
Follow these instructions to set up your router.
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
• Observe the...

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Locate the Ethernet cable (cable 1 in the diagram) that connects your PC to the modem.
Figure 3-1:  Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer 
d.
Disconnect the cable at the computer end only, point A in the diagram above.
e.Look at the label on the bottom of the wireless router. Locate the Internet port. Securely 
insert the Ethernet cable from your modem (cable 1 in the...

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Note: Place the WGR614 v5 router in a location which conforms to the “Observe 
Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines” on page 4-1. The stand provided with the 
wireless router provides a convenient, space-saving way of installing the wireless router. 
Avoid stacking it on other electronic equipment.
f.Securely insert the blue cable that came with your wireless router (the...

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July 2004 202-10036-01 Figure 3-4:  Verify the connections according to the status lights on the wireless router
d.
Check the wireless router status lights to verify the following:
•Power: The power light should turn solid green. If it does not, see “Troubleshooting 
Tips” on page 3-8.
• Test: The test light blinks when the router is first turned on, then goes off. If after 2 
minutes it is still on, see...

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In its factory default state, the wireless router will automatically display the NETGEAR 
Smart Wizard configuration assistant welcome page.
Figure 3-5:  NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant
Note: If you do not see this page, clear the browser cache by going to the Internet Explorer 
Tools menu, Internet Options, and clicking Delete Files, then selecting the Delete all...

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Follow the instructions on the screen to enable the wireless feature.
Figure 3-6:  Enable the wireless feature
d.
Enable your wireless network, click Next to proceed, then click Done to finish. If you 
have trouble connecting to the Internet, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-8 to correct 
basic problems.
Note: The Smart Wizard configuration assistant only appears when the...