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Introduction 802.11a Wireless Router Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR HR314 54 Mbps 802.11a Wireless Router. The HR314 gives you the ultimate in office mobility with the freedom to roam throughout the workplace while connected to the Internet at speeds up to 54 Mbps. This installation guide shows you how to connect the router and configure it and your computers for Internet access. Setup is easy—follow the instructions in this guide and your system will be up and running quickly.
What’s in the Box 802.11a Wireless Router Power adapter HR314 Resource CD, installation guide, support information card & warranty/registration card Category 5 100 Mbps Ethernet cable When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes: • HR314 54 Mbps 802.
1 Gather Configuration Information for Your Working Connection to the Internet Before installing the HR314 router, you should have an external DSL or cable modem with an Ethernet port set up and working with one computer. You’ll be installing the router between the modem and the computer. Note: If you have a cable modem, you will have a cable connection between the modem and your cable outlet.
Connection information Later in the setup process you’ll need to configure the router to work with your network. A Setup Wizard is available to help you through this procedure. You can configure the router yourself using information that you can get from your computer or your ISP about your current Internet connection. The next page includes blanks for you to fill in and refer to later.
Host and Domain Names Some ISPs use a specific host or domain name—like jsmith or earthlink.net. If you haven’t been given specific information about host or domain names then use the following examples as a guide: • If your main e-mail account with your ISP is aaa@yyy.com, then use aaa as your host name. (Your ISP might call this your account name, user name, or system name.) • If your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then use xxx.yyy.com as the domain name.
2 Install the Router After unpacking the box and locating the configuration information, you’re ready to install the router. 1. Determine a suitable location for your router. The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. For best results, place your router: 2.
Check the setup • The Test light turns on for a few seconds and then goes off. Note: If the Test light remains on for more than one minute, go to Troubleshooting on page 13. • The Power and Internet Link lights should be lit. • The Wireless Link light should be lit. • If your computer is on, the Local Link light should be on for the port number that your computer is connected to. Note: If the port connection is a 100 Mbps connection, the 100 light should be on.
3 Configure the Computer to Work with the Router and Restart the Network Next, make sure that the computer can interact with the router. To do this, configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer and then restart the network. How you do this depends on your computer. Windows Operating System Normally, you can leave the TCP/IP setup parameters at their factory default settings unless you have a specific reason to change them.
Macintosh Operating System Mac OS® 8.6 or 9.x 1. Choose Control Panels >TCP/IP from the Apple menu. 2. If not already selected, select Ethernet in the Connect via list. 3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure list. 4. Click the close box. 5. If asked if you want to save this configuration, click Save. 6. Go to Restarting the Network. Mac OS X 1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. 2. Double-click Network. 3.
4 Configure the Router and Test the Connection Now you configure the router to work with your DSL or cable connection. You configure your router using Internet browser software such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator® 4.7 or later. You can either use the Setup Wizard or configure the router manually. 1. Start a browser on the computer connected to the router. 2. In the Address or Location box, type http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter or Return.
5 Connect and Configure Other Computers (Optional) Now that you have one computer set up to access the Internet through the router, you can connect other computers so they can share the modem. Wired PCs 1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable between another computer and one of the remaining numbered Local ports on the router. 2. Check to make sure that the associated port number’s Link light is lit on the router. Note: If the numbered Link light isn’t lit, go to Troubleshooting on page 13. 3.
6 Optional Configurations Internet Services (Optional) To have a Web server, e-mail server, or other server on your network accessible from the Internet, to use Internet communication features (such as NetMeeting), or to play Internet enabled games, you’ll have to allow access to your computers from the Internet. You do this by configuring the Ports page in the configuration menus. For more information about Port forwarding, refer to the Reference Manual on the Resource CD.
Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the router The router has no power. • Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the router. • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it’s in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. • Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your router.
I cannot get onto the Internet with a computer You may not have restarted the computer or the network to have TCP/IP changes take effect. • Restart the computer. • Restart the Network as described on page 9. Your computer may not recognize any DNS addresses. • If you typed in addresses of one or two DNS servers when you configured the router, restart your computer. Open the router’s Settings pages and verify that the DNS addresses appear.
Resetting TCP/IP Properties (Windows) If you’re on a Windows computer and are still having problems, you may try the following procedure before contacting technical support. Windows 98/Me 1. Click the Start button and then click Run. 2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. 3. Select your Ethernet or wireless adapter. 4. Click More Info and verify that the DNS Servers box displays 192.168.0.1. 5. Click Release All and then Renew All. 6. Verify that you got a valid address and click OK.
Glossary of Terms You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the HR314 Resource CD. Category 5 (CAT5): A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed net- working. A server that matches Internet names (such as www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. Domain Name System (DNS) server: IP Address: A 4-part number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Usually written in dotted-decimal notation with separating periods (for example, 134.177.244.57).
Router System Requirements To use the router in your network you must have: • Cable or DSL modem with Ethernet interface • Working Internet service • An ethernet network card (NIC) for each wired connection • An 802.11a Compliant Interface Card for each wireless connection • Network software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) • Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; Netscape 4.7 or later Router Specifications Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, NAT, PPTP, PPPoE, IPSec Dimensions: W: 253mm (9.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in residential areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in residential areas. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model HR314 54 Mbps 802.
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