Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router with Phone Adapter WGR826V
3-10 Connecting the Router to the Internet
202-10051-01, March 2005
Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
Configure the wireless adapter to match your wireless router settings exactly. If you changed the
default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use what you set in the wireless router.
Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. Typing nETgear for the SSID will not
work.
If you need to verify the wireless settings of your wireless router, go to a computer that is
connected via an Ethernet cable to the wireless router and simply open a browser. Enter
http://192.168.15.1 in your browser. Then, when prompted, enter admin as the user name and
password for the password both in lower case letters.
You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet with strong security!
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
1. Turn off and unplug the modem, turn off the wireless router, and turn off the computer
2. Turn on the modem. Wait about 2 minutes
WIRELESS FEATURE DEFAULT SETTING
802.11g Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR
WEP or WPA Security Disabled
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