NETGEAR V1.0 Network Router User Manual


 
Contents iii
Contents
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1
Unpacking Your New Wireless Router ...............................................................................1
What You Need Before You Begin .....................................................................................8
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................9
Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup .............................................9
Smart Wizard Setup ..........................................................................................................9
Manual Setup ..................................................................................................................10
Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ........................................................15
Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware .........16
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity .......................................................18
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security ...................................................................20
Help with Troubleshooting..................................................................................................21
Basic Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility ........................................................26
Default Configuration ..........................................................................................................29
Default Configuration Settings .........................................................................................29
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ...........................................32
Related Documents..............................................................................................................33