Netgear Router WGR614 V5 User Manual

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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 the router to a cable or DSL modem
• Factory Default Reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
• Wireless antenna
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Broadband 
Internet service is considered so useful that more and more people want to set up networks in their 
home to share a broadband connection. Wireless technology has removed one of the barriers to 
networking—running wires. It allows more people to try networking while at the same time 
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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 wireless network, assuring appropriate 
security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging 
files with other computers and using printers in the combined wireless and wired network.
 
Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here
If I Want To?What Do I Do?What’s Needed?How Do I?
Set up a 
wireless 
network1. Set up the 54 Mbps 
Wireless Router 
WGR614 v5
2. Identify the wireless 
network name 
(SSID) and, if used, 
the wireless 
security settings.
3. Set up the wireless 
computers with the 
settings from step 
1.• A wireless network
• A computer within the 
operating range of the 
wireless network. For 
guidelines about the range 
of wireless networks, see 
“Observe Performance, 
Placement, and Range 
Guidelines” on page 4-1”.To set up the WGR614 v5, see 
Chapter 3, “Connecting the 
Router to the Internet” and follow 
the instructions provided.
To learn about wireless 
networking technology, see 
Appendix 4, “Wireless 
Configuration” for a general 
introduction. 
Protect my 
wireless 
connection 
from snooping, 
hacking, or 
information 
theft.1. Assure that the 
wireless network 
has security 
features enabled.
2. Configure my 
WGR614 v5 with 
the security settings 
of the wireless 
network.
3. Use Windows 
security features.• A wireless network WEP or 
WPA security enabled.
• Wireless networking 
equipment that supports 
WEP or WPA, such as the 
WGR614 v5.To learn about wireless 
networking security, see 
“Wireless Networking Basics” on 
page D-1.
To use WEP security features, 
see “Implement Appropriate 
Wireless Security” on page 4-2” 
and configure your WGR614 v5 
accordingly.
Note: Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use encryption security built into browsers 
like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Any wireless networking security features you might implement are in 
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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 Windows 
Add a Printer 
wizard to add 
access to a network 
printer from the PC 
you are using to 
wirelessly connect 
to the network.
3. From the File menu 
of an application 
such as Microsoft 
Word, use the Print 
Setup feature to 
direct your print 
output to the printer 
in the network.• Windows computers (wired 
and wireless) I am using to 
connect to the network 
need to be configured with 
the Windows Client and 
File and Print Sharing.
• Windows computers (wired 
and wireless) I am using to 
connect to the network 
need to be configured with 
the same Windows 
Workgroup or Domain 
settings as the other 
Windows computers in the 
combined wireless and 
wired network.
• Any Windows networking 
security access rights such 
as login user name/ 
password that have been 
assigned in the Windows 
network must be provided 
when Windows prompts for 
such information.
• If so-called Windows ‘peer’ 
networking is being used, 
the printer needs to be 
enabled for sharing. Windows Domain settings are 
usually managed by corporate 
computer support groups.
Windows Workgroup settings 
are commonly managed by 
individuals who want to set up 
small networks in their homes, or 
small offices.
For assistance with setting up 
Windows networking, refer to the 
PC Networking Tutorial on the 
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless 
Router WGR614 v5 Resource 
CD (230-10091-01) and the Help 
information provided in the 
Windows system you are using. 
For assistance with setting up 
printers in Windows, refer to the 
Help and Support information 
that comes with the version of 
the Windows operating systems 
you are using.
Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here
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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 wireless placement and range guidelines in “Observe Performance, Placement, 
and Range Guidelines” on page 4-1.
•For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps be sure to use 
the computer you first registered with your cable ISP.
•For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and 
password in order to complete the wireless router setup.
Before proceeding with the wireless router installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of 
the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Resource CD (230-10091-01), especially this 
manual and the animated tutorials for configuring networking on PCs.
First, Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet
1. CONNECT THE WIRELESS ROUTER, THE COMPUTER, AND THE MODEM
a.Turn off your computer.
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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 diagram below) into the Internet 
port of the wireless router as shown in point B of the diagram below.
Figure 3-2:  Connect the wireless router to the modem
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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 blue NETGEAR 
cable in the diagram below) into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 4 (point C in 
the diagram), and the other end into the Ethernet port of your computer (point D in the 
diagram).
Figure 3-3:  Connect the computer to the wireless router
Your network cables are connected and you are ready to restart your network.
2. RESTART YOUR NETWORK IN THE CORRECT SEQUENCE
Wa r n in g : Failure to restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from 
connecting to the Internet.
a.First, turn on the broadband modem and wait 2 minutes.
b.Now, plug in the power cord to your wireless router and wait 1 minute. 
c.Last, turn on your computer.  
 
Note: For DSL customers, if software logs you in to the Internet, do not run that software. You 
may need to go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab page 
where you can select “Never dial a connection.”
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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 “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-8.
•Internet: The Internet port light should be lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is 
securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and the modem 
is powered on.
•Wireless: The Wireless light should be lit. If the Wireless light is not lit, see 
“Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-8.
•LAN: A LAN light should be lit. Green indicates your computer is communicating at 
100 Mbps; yellow indicates 10 Mbps. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet 
cable from the computer to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the 
computer is turned on.
3. USE THE SMART WIZARD TO CONFIGURE THE WIRELESS ROUTER
a.From the Ethernet connected PC you just set up, open a browser such as Internet Explorer 
or Netscape® Navigator.
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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 
offline files check box and clicking OK. 
If you still do not connect, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the browser address bar and 
click Enter. Otherwise, to bypass this screen, see “How to Bypass the Configuration 
Assistant” on page 3-12 and the “How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection” 
on page 3-13 topics in this chapter.
If you cannot connect to the wireless router, verify your computer networking setup. It 
should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically, which is usually 
so. For help with this, see Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network” or the animated 
tutorials on the CD.
b.Click OK. Follow the prompts to proceed with the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to 
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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 router is in its 
factory default state. After you configure the wireless router, it will not appear again. You 
can always connect to the router to change its settings. To do so, open a browser such as 
Internet Explorer and go to http://www.routerlogin.net. Then, when prompted, enter 
admin as the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. 
You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of the wireless router is enabled! 
Next, configure your wireless computer.