NETGEAR MBR624GU Network Router User Manual


 
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v1.0, January 2009
Chapter 1
Installing Your Router
Congratulations on your purchase of the 3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU. Before you
begin installing your router, check the package contents (see “Unpacking Your New Router” on
page 1-1). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—especially the LEDs—
and the important information on the router label (see “Hardware Features” on page 1-1). Then,
read the section on “Positioning Your Wireless Router” on page 1-5 to ensure that you have
selected the best location to install your router.
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your Local Area Network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. It describes how to set up your router for Internet access and configure basic wireless
connectivity.
Unpacking Your New Router
Your router should contain the following items:
3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU
AC power adapter (varies by region)
Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
USB docking station
3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU Installation Guide
Warranty and Support Information cards
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
Hardware Features
Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and
back panels of the router—especially the LEDs on the front panel.