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(NT) Correction Do NOT use WPA2 Security. Only use WPA Security

Netgear WGR614v6 No CD Required

Manual can be found here

http://kbserver.netgear.com/pdf/wgr614v6_ref_man_20Apr05.pdf

Logging in(first time)

1. Connect the modem into the internet/wan port of the router. (The port that is closest to the antenna.)
2. Connect your computer into any of the lan ports on the router.
3. Plug the power cable into the router.
4. You should see 3 lights on the router (power, internet and lan connection).
5. Now, take out the power cable from the router and from the modem also. And plug the power back to the router, just to the router.
6. You should see 2 lights on the router (power and lan connection).
7. Open Internet explorer and in the address box type http://www.routerlogin.com/basicsetting.htm and hit enter.
8. user name is:admin / password is: password

After you are logged in,

page 27 in manual seems to be helpful

Before you do too much, you may want to update the firmware in the router.
Go to
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgr614v6.asp
and download the latest firmware and install it, could make your setup go easier.

Remember to give the router the name you want

Broadcast SSID

Enable WPA-Personal Security



If you feel that you need the CD, it can be downloaded here

http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101649.asp

If you are using this with Verizon DSL or a Westell modem/router you may have to change the ip address of the Netgear router.

Please follow the steps to change the ip address of the Netgear router.

1. Connect the modem into the internet/wan port of the router. (The port that is closest to the antenna.)
2. Connect your computer into any of the lan ports on the router.
3. Plug the power cable into the router.
4. You should see 3 lights on the router (power, internet and lan connection).
5. Now, take out the power cable from the router and from the modem also. And plug the power back to the router, just to the router.
6. You should see 2 lights on the router (power and lan connection).
7. Open Internet explorer and in the address box type http://192.168.1.1/basicsetting.htm or http://www.routerlogin.com/basicsetting.htm and hit enter.
8. This will take you to the basic settings page of the router.
9. Click on apply button on the bottom.
10. Login to the router (User Name = admin Password = password unless you have changed it).
11. Click on “LAN IP SETUP” on the left hand side.
12. Change the lan ip address or local ip address to 192.168.7.1 and click on apply.
13. This will give you page cannot be displayed.
14. Now, connect take out the power cable form the router.
15. Plug the power cable to the modem and wait for the modem to come up properly, and when the modem is up then plug the power cable to the router.
16. Go back to the computer and try to access the Internet.

You can use the setup wizard or manually configure it yourself.

Belkin routers update feature doesn't always work

Belkin routers have a feature that will update the firmware, automatically. This feature tell that the firmware is up to date, when it isn't.

Please check Belkin's website for the latest firmware update and install it manually.

Some Vista laptops may not connect to Wifi routers.

by R. Proffitt  - 9/18/07 8:22 AM

Read about a registry change at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928233

Also, be sure to set your router to broadcast SSID and use WPA as noted above.

The good news is no one I know has run into this issue. I have 2 Vista laptops so far and have yet to see this issue.

Bob

Amen Donna

In reply to: Myth vs. reality: Wireless SSIDs by Donna Buenaventura 

SSID security is a pain in the tee-hiney. I NEVER ever WEP a customer unless they request me to do so. I understand a business or a crooked politician needing security, but common folks like us really don't need that much security........but make sure the firewall is on.

Do I care if anyone else uses my signal? Not no...but heck no! Most WI-FI routers can handle many connections without a problem. If you are so chinkey that you worry about your signal being used, then you need to go hide under the bed.

If you are not WEP'ed, any new computers or your friends will have no problems at your house..........I B Gone

Printer Sharing on XP Vista Network

by kaufmanmoore - 2/15/07 8:36 PM


I had the same problem and here's what I did to fix it:

Go to Control Panel. Choose printer. Then choose Add Printer.

Choose Add a local printer. Click on Create a new port. The default in the drop down box is Local Port. Do not change that. Click Next.

A dialogue box will appear asking for you to enter a port name. Type in the \\computer name\printer name ie. My computer's name is basement and the printer name is EpsonSty so I typed in \\basement\epsonsty

Yahoo! It worked. Go figure! I guess Microsoft thinks printers on a intranet are local.

Linksys Wireless-Range Expander WRE54G

by PsychGen - 11/17/07 10:34 AM

After fighting to get a Belkin Wireless G router to locate my Linksys WRE with no success for a week. Even following the quick install On the installation CD. I reset the WRE to factory defaults. CAT-5'd the wre to the router, The router must already be configured, Security, etc. Press the auto config button, waited till I got two steady blue lights. The only 'problem' with this Config, The WRE takes on the SSID of the router, Indicating The router and the WRE are one in the same, which makes sense linked.

Step 1: Get your network stable and secure before adding The WRE54G.
Step 2: Cat-5 the wre54g to the router. Power Wre on.
step 3: the wre is wired to the access point through the CAt-5
step 4" Press the auto config button on the WRE. Whait till you have two staedy blue lights. The WRE is now congigured to your network, Security settings, everything.