User Manual

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DGFV114G ProSafe™ Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router
Start Here
Follow these instructions to set up your wireless ADSL gateway. You can also
consult the documentation links on the Resource CD or the NETGEAR knowledge Base at
http://kbserver.netgear.com.
Prepare to Install Your Gateway
The DGFV114G ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router is connected via
an ADSL connection using the internal modem.
First, Connect the DGFV114G
1. CONNECT THE ANTENNA TO THE DGFV114G.
Attach the antenna supplied with the wireless ADSL gateway as shown in (1).
2. CONNECT THE CABLES BETWEEN THE DGFV114G, THE ISP LINE,
AND A COMPUTER
a. Connect the DGFV114G using a direct ADSL connection by inserting the
telephone cable directly into the ADSL WAN port (2) of the DGFV114G.
b. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable that came with your wireless ADSL gateway
into one of the LAN ports on the router (3) and the other end into the Ethernet
port of your computer.
Your network cables are connected and you are ready to restart your network.
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3. RESTART 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. Power on the DGFV114G by connecting the power supply to your gateway (4)
and to an AC outlet. Wait one minute.
b. Then, turn on your computer.
c. Check the DGFV114G status lights to verify the following:
• Power: The power light should turn solid green. If it does not turn solid
green, see the Troubleshooting section of the full manual.
• Test: When the router is first turned on, the test light is yellow then goes off.
After two minutes if it is still on, see the Troubleshooting Tips below.
• Internet: The Internet light should be lit indicating that you have a
connection through your ADSL port. If not, make sure that the ADSL line is
securely attached between the router and the phone jack, and that the power
supply is securely attached to the router and plugged into the AC outlet.
• Wireless: The Wireless light will be lit when a computer is connected
wirelessly to your router.
• Ethernet: An Ethernet (LAN) light should be lit. If an Ethernet light is not lit,
check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the router is securely
attached at both ends, and that the computer is turned on.
Configure the DGFV114G for Internet Access
Before you begin, be sure you have the configuration parameters from your ISP handy.
1. LOG IN TO THE WIRELESS ADSL GATEWAY
Note: To connect to the gateway, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an
IP address automatically, which is usually the case.
Power
Test
Internet
Ethernet Ports (4)
Wireless
a. Use a browser to connect to http://192.168.1.1. For security reasons, the gateway
has its own user name and password.
When prompted, enter admin for the gateway User Name and password for the
gateway password.
b. You are now connected to the gateway.
Select Web Support on the main menu for links to the NETGEAR DGFV114G
product documentation and support knowledge base. Be aware that the default
configuration login time-out is 5 minutes of inactivity, after which automatic logout
will occur.
2. CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
Configure your ISP connection for Internet access:
a. Select Wizard from the main menu. The Setup Wizard screen will display. Select
your Country and Language from the pull-down menus.The text in the web-
based GUI will change to match your selected language.
b. Select the Yes radio button to enable the Setup Wizard and allow the wizard to
detect your ISP connection automatically; or select the No radio button to
configure the router yourself. (Selecting Yes to enable the Setup Wizard is
recommended.)
c. Click Next. The wizard will detect your connection type. Enter any Login or
Password fields required by your ISP and click Apply.
d. Click Test to verify that your Internet connection is active.
If you need to make further modifications, please see the reference manual which is
available by selecting Web Support > Documentation from the main menu.