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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-7
July 2004 202-10036-01
Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of the wireless router is enabled!
Next, configure your wireless computer.
1. CONFIGURE THE COMPUTER’S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS
Figure 3-7: Configure wireless computer
NETGEAR, Inc. wireless adapters display a list of available wireless networks, and, when
wireless security is disabled, you simply choose yours from the list and connect.
For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your settings exactly. If you
changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the correct Network Name (SSID)
you set in the wireless router.
Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. Typing nETgear will not work.
2. VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in to the wireless router from a
computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see “Troubleshooting
Tips” on page 3-8.
You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! Implement wireless security according to the
instructions in “Implement Appropriate Wireless Security” on page 4-2.
WIRELESS FEATURE DEFAULT SETTING
Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR
WEP Security Disabled
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