54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual

3-4

Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings

April 2006

Changing Your Configuration

You can change your Internet and wireless settings after they have been configured by the Smart

Wizard Configuration Assistant.

Internet Settings

To change the Internet settings, click Basic Settings on the left menu bar. One of the following

screens appears:

Figure 3-4:

Basic Settings screens

The Basic Settings pages allow you to configure, upgrade and check the status of your NETGEAR

Wireless Router.

Basic Settings, No Login

Basic Settings, Login Required

54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual

Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings

3-5

April 2006

Click an item in the leftmost column. The current settings or information for that area appear in the

center column.

Helpful information related to the selected Settings page appears in this column. If you are using

Internet Explorer, you may click an item in the center column to jump directly to the related help

section; otherwise, scroll down until you reach it.

For the most current documentation, go to:

Note

: If you are setting up the router for the first time, the default settings may work for you with

no changes.

•

Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login?

: Select this option based on the type of

account you have with your ISP. If you need to enter login information every time you connect

to the Internet or you have a PPPoE account with your ISP, select Yes. Otherwise, select No.

Note: If you have installed PPP software such as WinPoET (from Earthlink) or Enternet (from

PacBell), then you have PPPoE. Select Yes. After selecting Yes and configuring your router,

you will not need to run the PPP software on your PC to connect to the Internet.

•

Internet Service Provider

: Select the service provided by your ISP. "Other" (PPPoE) is the

most common. "PPTP" is used in Austria and other European countries. "Telstra BigPond" is

for Australia only.

–

Login

: This is usually the name that you use in your e-mail address. For example, if your

main mail account is [email protected], then put JerAB in this box.

Some ISPs (like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that you use your full e-mail

address when you log in. If your ISP requires your full e-mail address, then type it in the

Login box.

–

Password

: Type the password that you use to log in to your ISP.

–

Service Name

: If your ISP provided a Service Name, enter it here. Otherwise, this may be

left blank.

–

Idle Timeout

: An idle Internet connection will be terminated after this time period.

If this value is zero (0), then the connection will be "kept alive" by re-connecting

immediately whenever the connection is lost.

•

Internet IP Address

: If you log in to your service or your ISP did not provide you with a

fixed IP address, the router will find an IP address for you automatically when you connect.

Select Get dynamically from ISP.

54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual

3-6

Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings

April 2006

If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will have provided you with an IP

address. Select Use static IP address and type in the IP Address.

•

Account Name

(also known as Host Name or System Name): For most users, type your

account name or user name in this box. For example, if your main mail account is

[email protected], then put JerAB in this box.

If your ISP has given you a specific Host name, then type it (for example, CCA7324-A).

•

Domain Name

: For most users, you may leave this box blank, unless required by your ISP.

You may type the domain name of your ISP. For example, if your ISP's mail server is

mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, you would type xxx.yyy.zzz as the Domain Name.

If you have a Domain name given to you by your ISP, type it in this box. (For example,

Earthlink Cable may require a Host name of 'home' and Comcast sometimes supplies a

Domain name.)

If you have a cable modem, this is usually the Workgroup name.

•

Internet IP Address

: If you log in to your service or your ISP did not provide you with a

fixed IP address, the router will find an IP address for you automatically when you connect.

Select Get Dynamically From ISP.

If you have a fixed (or static IP) address, your ISP will have provided you with the required

information. Select Use Static IP Address and type the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway

IP Address into the correct boxes.

For example:

IP Address: 24.218.156.183

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway IP Address: 24.218.156.1

•

Domain Name Server (DNS) Address

: The DNS server is used to look up site addresses

based on their names.

If your ISP gave you one or two DNS addresses, select Use These DNS Servers and type the

primary and secondary addresses.

Otherwise, select Get Automatically From ISP.

Note

: If you get 'Address not found' errors when you go to a Web site, it is likely that your

DNS servers aren't set up properly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.

•

Router MAC Address

: Your computer's local address is its unique address on your network.

This is also referred to as the computer's MAC (Media Access Control) address.

54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual

Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings

3-7

April 2006

Usually, select Use Default MAC Address.

If your ISP requires MAC authentication, then select either Use Computer MAC address to

disguise the Router's MAC address with the Computer's own MAC address or Use This MAC

Address to manually type the MAC address for a different computer. The format for the MAC

address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. This value may be changed if the Use Computer MAC

Address is selected once a value has already been set in the Use This MAC Address selection.

Click Test to connect to the NETGEAR Web site. If you connect successfully, your settings work

and you may click Logout to exit these pages and... enjoy surfing the 'net!

If you don't connect successfully,

1.

Go through the settings and make sure you've selected the correct options and typed

everything correctly.

2.

Contact your ISP to verify the configuration information.

3.

Read the Troubleshooting section in the Router Installation Guide.

4.

On the Router GearBox CD, read the Troubleshooting Guide or the Troubleshooting section in

the Reference Manual.

5.

Contact NETGEAR Technical Support.

54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual

3-8

Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings

April 2006

Wireless Settings

To change the Internet settings, click Wireless Settings on the left menu bar. One of the following

screens appears:

Figure 3-5:

Wireless Settings screens

NOTE

: To ensure proper agency compliance and compatibility between similar products in your

area; the operating channel & region must be set correctly.

•

Placement of the Router to Optimize Wireless Connectivity

: The operating distance or

range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of

the router. For best results, place your router:

–

Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate

–

In an elevated location such as a high shelf

–

Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless

phones

–

With the Antenna tight and in the upright position

–

Away from large metal surfaces

Wireless Settings:

No security

Wireless Settings:

WEP security

Wireless Settings:

WPA-PSK security