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NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 3 Introduction Wireless Router MR814 Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR MR814 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. With this router you can have secure Internet access through a high-speed DSL or cable modem and share the connection with several computers. This installation guide shows you how to connect the router and configure it for secure Internet access. Setup is easy. Follow the instructions in this guide and your system will be up and running quickly.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 4 Installation Overview Estimated time: 15 to 30 minutes to complete the installation. 1. Gather the configuration information you have for your working DSL or cable modem connection to the Internet. 2. Install the router between the DSL or cable modem and one computer. 3. Configure that computer to work with the router and restart the computer and modem. 4. Configure the router and go online to test the connection. 5.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 5 What’s in the Box Wireless Router MR814 MR814 Wireless Router GearBox™ CD, installation guide, support information card & warranty/registration card Power adapter Vertical Stand When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes: • MR814 Cable/DSL Wireless Router (The term Gateway and Router are often used interchangeably. Both perform the same function of allowing multiple computers to share the Internet.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 1 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 6 Prepare to Install the Router Verify Your Equipment Phone jack or cable outlet Before installing the MR814 router, you should have: • An external DSL or cable modem with an Ethernet port set up and working with one computer. • Working ISP Internet Connection • Internet Explorer 5.0 or later OR Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later. DSL or cable modem You’ll be installing the router between the modem and the computer.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 7 Gather ISP Configuration Information for Your Working Connection to the Internet 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. Alternatively, you can configure the router yourself using information that you can get from your computer or your ISP about your current Internet connection.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 8 ISP Login Name If your ISP requires a login name and password (possibly because you have a PPPoE account), fill in the following: Login name: (may be your full e-mail address) Password: Service name: (if required by your ISP) Note: The login name could be called a user name or account name by your ISP. The login name is case sensitive. You must type it exactly as given by your ISP.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 2 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 9 Install the Router Phone jack or cable outlet After unpacking the box and locating the configuration information, you’re ready to install the router. You may also configure the router from a wireless computer. If so, set the computer’s Wireless Network Name (SSID) to Wireless and disable the Security Encryption (WEP).
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 3 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 10 Configure the Computer to Work with the Router and Restart the Network Next, you make sure that the computer can interact with the router. To do this, you configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer and then restart the network. How you do this depends on your computer. Windows Operating Systems Normally, you leave the TCP/IP setup parameters at their factory default settings unless you have a specific reason to change them.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 11 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. Click Save. 6. Go to Restarting the Network. Mac OS X Mac OS 8.6/9.x 1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. 2. Double-click Network. 3.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 4 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 12 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 Smart Wizard or configure the router yourself. 1. Start a browser on the computer connected to the router. 2. In the Address or Location box, type http://192.168.0.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 5 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 13 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 Computers 1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable between another computer and one of the remaining numbered Ethernet ports on the router. 2. Check to make sure that the associated port number light is lit.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 6 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 14 Optional Configurations Content Filtering After you have successfully set up the router so that you have Internet access, you can configure it to filter out inappropriate web pages. 1. Start your browser and open the Settings pages by going to http://192.168.0.1. 2. To block keywords or Internet domains, click Block Sites under the Content Filtering heading. 3. Select the Turn Keyword Blocking On check box. 4.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 15 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 is 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.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 16 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. • Unplug the router, and then restart the network. See Restarting the Network on page 9. Your computer may not recognize any addresses. • If you typed in addresses of one or two DNS servers when you configured the router, restart your computer.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 17 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 Windows 2000 Windows XP 1. Click the Start button and then click Run. 1. Click the Start button and then click Run. 1. Open My Network Places. 2. Type winipcfg and then click OK. 2. Type CMD and click OK. 3. Select your Ethernet adapter. 3.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 18 Glossary of Terms You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the MR814 GearBox™ CD. Category 5 (CAT5): A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed networking. Domain Name System (DNS) server: A server that matches URLs (such as www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. IP Address: A 4-part number uniquely defining each host on the Internet.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 19 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.
NETGEAR MR814_QCard-final.qxd 7/11/02 10:58 AM Page 20 Technical Support PLEASE RETAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE AND THE WARRANTY INFORMATION. To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. You will find technical support information at: http://www.NETGEAR.com/ through the customer service area.
