Netgear orporated WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router User Manual HR314 Qcard
Netgear Incorporated 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router HR314 Qcard
Users Manual
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Follow these instructions to set up your router.
Verify That Basic Requirements Are Met
Assure that the following requirements are met:
• You have your broadband Internet service settings handy.
• The networking settings of the computer are set to obtain an IP address automatically.
For instructions on how to do this, please see the animated tutorials on the 108 Mbps
Wireless Media Router Resource CD for Windows®computers or the Reference Manual
on the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router Resource CD for Macintosh®computers.
• For USB disk file sharing, you must have an approved USB storage device. See the
Reference Manual on the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router Resource CD for a list of
approved devices.
First, Connect the Router to the Internet
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1Connect the Router Between Your PC & Modem
a. Turn off your computer and cable or DSL broadband modem.
b. Disconnect the Ethernet cable (A)
which connects from the Ethernet
port of your computer to the cable
or DSL broadband modem.
c. Securely insert the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem into the
Internet port (B) on the WGT634U.
d. Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable that came with your router into a
LAN port on the router such as LAN port 4 (C), and the other end into the
Ethernet port of your computer (D).
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2Restart Your Network in the Correct Sequence
Warning: Failure to restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you
from connecting to the Internet.
a. First, turn on the cable or DSL modem and wait 2 minutes.
b. Now, turn on your router by plugging in the power cord, and then
wait 30 seconds.
c. Last, turn on your computer.
Note: If software usually logs you in to the Internet, do not run that software or
cancel it if it starts automatically.
d. Check the status lights and verify the following:
• Power: The power light goes on when your turn the router on.
• LAN: A LAN light on the router such as the one for LAN port 4 is lit. If no
LAN lights are lit, check that the Ethernet cable connecting the powered on
computer to the router is securely attached at both ends.
• Internet: The Internet light on the router is lit. If the Internet light is not lit,
check that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the router Internet port
and the powered on modem.
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3Log in to the Router
a. From your PC, launch a browser such as Internet Explorer or
Netscape®Navigator.
b. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in the address field.
c. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the
router password, both in lower case letters.
d. After logging in to the router, you will see the Internet Connection Setup
Wizard on the settings main page.
Installation Guide
Broadband modem
Broadband modem
108 Mbps Wireless
Media Router WGT634U
Broadband modem
108 Mbps Wireless
Media Router WGT634U
Power Internet Port LAN Port 4
A
B
Internet Port
C
LAN Port 4
D
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2Configure the Wireless Adapter Settings
Use the settings in step 1 to configure the wireless adapter of your computer. The
settings of the computer and router must match exactly.
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3Verify Wireless Connectivity
Verify wireless connectivity by connecting to the Internet or by logging in to the
router. If you have problems with wireless connectivity, refer to the Troubleshooting
Tips below or to the Reference Manual on the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router
Resource CD.
You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! Set up wireless security according
to the instructions in the Wireless chapter of the Reference Manual on the 108 Mbps
Wireless Media Router Resource CD.
How Do I Set Up File and Photo Sharing?
For information on how to set up the USB storage device for file/photo sharing and
approved USB drives, please refer to the Reference Manual on the 108 Mbps Wireless Media
Router Resource CD.
Note: Do not connect the USB storage device until prompted to do so by the File/Photo
Sharing Wizard.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems that prevent you from connecting to the
Internet or connecting to the router.
Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router
match exactly
•The Wireless Network Name (SSID), channel, and WEP settings of the router and
wireless computer must match exactly.
Be sure to restart your network in the correct sequence
•Follow this sequence. Turn off the modem, router, and computer. Turn on the modem
first and wait two minutes. Next turn on the router, and finally the computer.
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4Run the Setup Wizard to Connect to the Internet
a. You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click
the Setup Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu.
b. Click Next
to proceed. Follow the screen prompts and input your ISP settings, as needed.
c. If prompted with the message that new software is available, click Yes to update
your router with the latest software enhancements.
d. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click the
Test button to verify your Internet
connection and register your product. If you have trouble connecting to the
Internet, use the Troubleshooting Tips below to correct basic problems, or refer
to the Reference Manual on the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router Resource CD.
You are now connected to the Internet!
Now, Set Up Basic Wireless Connectivity
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1Configure the WGT634U Wireless Settings
Click Wireless Settings in the main menu.
Select a Region. Leave the other settings
unchanged. Click Apply to save your changes.
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Attention: When you configure the wireless settings of this device
please make sure to select the correct country settings. Due to
EU-law the country settings must be identical to the country, where
the device is operating (important due to non-harmonized frequencies in the EU).
802.11b Restrictions: European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of
100 mW EIRP and frequency range of 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz. In France, the equipment must
be restricted to the 2.4465 – 2.4835 GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use.
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Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in
•For each powered on computer connected to the router with a securely plugged in
Ethernet cable, the corresponding router LAN port status light will be lit. The label
on the bottom of the router identifies the number of each LAN port.
•The Internet port status light on the router will be lit if the Ethernet cable from the
router to the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and router are turned on.
Make sure the network settings are correct
•LAN and wirelessly connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address
automatically via DHCP. For instructions on how to do this, please see the animated
tutorials on the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router Resource CD or Appendix C in the
Reference Manual on the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router Resource CD.
•Some cable modem ISPs require you to set the router to use the MAC address of the
computer registered on the account. If so, in the Basic Settings menu Router MAC
Address section, select “Use this Computer’s MAC address.” The router will then
capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must
be using the computer that is registered with the ISP. Click Apply to save your
settings. Restart the network in the correct sequence.
Wireless Feature
Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR
WEP Security Disabled
Default Setting
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
-•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
-•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.