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c.

Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port (A

)

on the

Model RP614 v2.

Figure 2-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the router

d.

Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from a Local port on the router (B

)

to your computer.

Figure 2-3: Connect the computers on your network to the router

Note:

The RP614 v2 router incorporates Auto Uplink

TM

technology. Each Ethernet port

will automatically sense if the cable should have a normal connection or an uplink

connection. This feature eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables because Auto

Uplink will make the right connection either type of cable.

e.

Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection,

do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically.

Cable/DSL Web Safe Router RP614

Cable

or DSL modem

A

Cable/DSL Web Safe Router RP614

Cable or

DSL modem

B

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f.

Verify the following:

When your turn the router on, the power light goes on.

The test light turns on within a few seconds, and then goes off after approximately 10

seconds.

The router’s local lights are lit for any computers that are connected to it.

The router’s Internet light is lit, indicating a link has been established to the cable or DSL

modem.

2.

Log in to the router.

Note:

To connect to the router, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an IP address

automatically via DHCP. If you need instructions on how to do this, please refer to

Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network”

.

a.

Connect to the router by typing

http://192.168.0.1

in the address filed of Internet Explorer

or Netscape® Navigator.

Figure 2-4: Log in to the router

b.

For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted,

enter

admin

for the router user name and

password

for the router password, both in lower

case letters.

Note:

The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password

you may use to log in to your Internet connection.

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A login window shown below opens:

Figure 2-5: Login window

3.

Connect to the Internet

Figure 2-6: Setup Wizard

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 and follow the steps in the Setup Wizard for inputting the configuration

parameters from your ISP to connect to the Internet.

Note:

If you choose not to use the Setup Wizard, you can manually configure your

Internet connection settings by following the procedure

“Manually Configuring Your

Internet Connection” on page 2-16

.

Unless your ISP automatically assigns your configuration automatically via DHCP, you

will need the configuration parameters from your ISP as you recorded them previously in

“Worksheet to Record Your Internet Connection Information” on page 2-3

.

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c.

When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router’s Internet LED

goes on. The Setup Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays the

appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Wizard finds no connection, you will be

prompted to check the physical connection between your router and the cable or DSL line.

d.

The Setup Wizard will report the type of connection it finds. The options are:

•

Connections which require a login using protocols such as

PPPoE, AOL, PPTP, Telstra, or Bigpond broadband connections.

•

Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.

•

Connections which use fixed IP address assignment.

The procedures for filling in the configuration menu for each type of connection follow

below.

PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option

If the Setup Wizard discovers that your ISP uses PPPoE, you will see this menu:

Figure 2-7: Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts

•

Enter the Account Name, Domain Name, Login, and Password as provided by your ISP. These

fields are case sensitive. The router will try to discover the domain automatically if you leave

the Domain Name blank. Otherwise, you may need to enter it manually.

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•

To change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the

router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN.

Entering a timeout value of zero means never log out.

Note:

You no longer need to run the ISP’s login program on your PC in order to access the

Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in.

•

If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during

login, select “Use these DNS servers” and enter the IP address of your ISP’s Primary DNS

Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is available, enter it also.

Note:

If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect.

•

Click Apply to save your settings.

•

Click Test to verify that your Internet connection works. If the NETGEAR website does not

appear within one minute, refer to

Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting

.”

AOL Wizard-Detected Options

•

If the Setup Wizard discovers that AOL is your ISP, you will see a screen like the one below:

Figure 2-8: AOL detected

Note:

If you have an AOL account, any computer connected to the router must use the

AOL software to connect to the Internet through the router. If you have not already done

so, install the AOL software on your PC now. Be sure to install the AOL Home Network

updates as well. AOL v8.0 software is included on the

Model RP614 v2 Resource CD

which came with your Model RP614 v2.