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Traffic Meter
Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the
router Internet port. You can set limits for traffic volume.
To monitor Internet traffic:
1.
Click
Advanced > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter
.
Scroll to view
more settings
2.
Select the
Enable Traffic Meter
check box.
3.
(Optional) Control the volume of Internet traffic.
You can use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature
to do this.
Select the
Traffic volume control
by
radio button and then select one of the
following options:
-
No Limit
. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached.
-
Download only
. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
-
Both Directions
. The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic.
Select the
Connection time control
radio button and enter the allowed hours in the
Monthly limit field.
4.
(Optional) If your ISP charges an amount of extra data volume when you make a new
connection, enter the extra data volume in MB in the Round up data volume for each
connection by field.
5.
In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
If you want the traffic counter to start immediately, click the
Restart Counter Now
button.
6.
In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router should issue a warning message
before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached.
By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued. You can select one of the
following to occur when the limit is attained:
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The Internet LED flashes green or amber.
The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic.
Click the
Refresh
button to update the Traffic Statistics section.
Click the
Traffic Status
button to display more information about the data traffic on your
router and to change the poll interval.
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10.
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with
your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at
for product and contact information.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Quick Tips
Troubleshoot with the LEDs
Cannot Log In to the Router
Cannot Access the Internet
Changes Not Saved
Wireless Connectivity
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
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Quick Tips
This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.
Sequence to Restart Your Network
When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence:
1.
Turn off
and
unplug the modem.
2.
Turn off the router.
3.
Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes.
4.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes.
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
If your device does not power on, make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged
in.
The Internet LED on the router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the router and the
modem is plugged in securely and the modem and router are turned on.
For each powered-on computer connected to the router by an Ethernet cable, the
corresponding numbered router LAN port LED is on.
Wireless Settings
Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly.
For a wirelessly connected computer, the wireless network name (SSID) and wireless
security settings of the router and wireless computer need to match exactly.
If you set up an access list in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, you have to add
each wireless computer’s MAC address to the router’s access list.
Network Settings
Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct.
Wired and wirelessly connected computers need to have network (IP) addresses on the
same network as the router. The simplest way to do this, is to configure each computer to
obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP.
Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the
computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address in the
Attached Devices screen.
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Troubleshoot with the LEDs
After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:
1.
When power is first applied, verify that the Power/Test LED
is lit.
2.
Verify that the Power LED lights amber within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test is
running.
3.
After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following:
The Powert LED lights solid green.
The Internet LED is lit.
The LEDs on the front panel of the router can be used for troubleshooting.
Power LED Is Off or Blinking
Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to your router and that the power
adapter is securely connected to a functioning power outlet.
Check that you are using the 12V DC, 2.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for
this product.
If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted. This
can happen if a firmware upgrade is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the
firmware. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem. For recovery instructions, or
help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at
www.netgear.com/support.
Power LED Stays Amber
When the router is turned on, the Power LED lights amber for about 20 seconds and then
lights green. If the LED does not turn green, the router has a problem.
If the Power LED is still amber one minute after you turn on power to the router:
1.
Turn off the power and then turn it back on to see if the router recovers.
2.
Press and hold the
Reset
button to return the router to its factory settings.
See
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
on page
121.
If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem. Contact technical support at
www.netgear.com/support.

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