Netgear HR314 User's Manual
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1. Click the IP Address tab Check that Obtain an IP Address Automatically is selected select if not Click the Gateway tab Select and remove any IP Gateway addresses that are listed 10 Click OK and click OK again to close the Network control panel 11 Go to Restarting the Network on the next page eo ea a Configastion igentiesrioe Aasai Conn Windows 2000 or XP PE Ahamed O mas Caters WINS origen Paddar 1 Right click My Network Place and choose Properties 2 Double click Local Area Network Connection and click Properties HA FEJT Fe a i ETGEA DHS Confgzasticn n IF aiee oan be autho spared i hig arhe your ratah dows not automabcaly arag P addrezes ach eileen foram adie ond thon pe in Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Select Obtain IP address automatically Click OK twice and click Close Go to Restarting the Network a es OY Windows 98 Me Macintosh Operating System Mac OS 8 6 or 9 x 1 Choose Control Panels gt TCP IP from the Apple E TCP IP DSL Connect wia Ethernet menu ee Configure Using DHCP Server 2 If not already selected select Ethernet in the Connect via list IP Address 1000 3 3 Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure list Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Click the close box res a If asked if you want to save this configuration Seen ee ieee ae click Save 6 Go to Res2. can either use the Setup Wizard or configure the router manually 1 Start a browser on the computer connected to the router 2 In the Address or Location box type http 192 168 0 1 and press Enter or Return Note You may want to bookmark this address in your browser for handy access in the future i In the User Name box type admin 4 In the Password box type password Note The User Name and Password are case sensitive 5 Click OK The routers Setup Wizard page appears If not select setup wizard from the bar on the left 6 To have the Setup Wizard automatically configure the router click Yes click Next and follow the instructions on screen To configure it manually click No then click Next and continue with the steps listed here 7 Fill in the form on the Basic Settings page Refer to page 5 where you filled in the information previously Note Helpful information appears on the right side of the screen to assist you as you fill in the form Click Apply to have your information sent to the router Test the Connection 1 Click the Test button on the Basic Settings page This should open a new browser window and take you to NETGEAR s Web site www NETGEAR com Note If NETGEAR s Web site doesn t appear go to Troubleshooting on page 13 2 Close the browser window showing NETGEAR s home page 3 Click the Logout button on the left navigation area 10 Connect and Configure Other Computer
3. find the TCP IP information in the Details area For any Windows computer if you are using the recommended default TCP IP set tings they should be e IP Address between 192 168 0 3 and 192 168 0 254 e Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 e Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 15 Glossary of Terms You ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the HR314 Resource CD Category 5 CAT5 A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high speed net working Domain Name System DNS server A server that matches Internet names such as www netgear com to numeric IP addresses IP Address A 4 part number uniquely defining each host on the Internet Usually written in dot ted decimal notation with separating periods for example 134 177 244 57 ISP Internet service provider Local Area Network LAN A communications network within a limited area such as one building PPP Point to Point Protocol the standard Internet protocol for dial up connections PPP over Ethernet PPPoE A protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always on connection by simulating a dial up connection TCP IP Transfer Control Protocol TCP with Internet Protocol IP The main internetwork ing protocol used in the Internet Wide Area Network WAN A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks for example connecting your home computer to the Internet 16 Router System
4. 802 11a Wireless Router has been suppressed in accor dance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations Bestatigung des Herstellers Importeurs Es wird hiermit best tigt da das Model HR314 54 Mbps 802 11a Wireless Router gema der im BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 und Vfg 46 1992 aufgef hrten Bestimmungen entstort ist Das vorschriftsmafsige Betreiben einiger Ger te z B Testsender kann jedoch gewissen Beschr nkungen unterliegen Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung Das Bundesamt fiir Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet da dieses Ger t auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt die Serie auf die Erf llung der Vorschriften hin zu berpr fen NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR E mail supporrt NETGEAR com www NETGEAR com Technical Support YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT PLEASE RETAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE and the warranty information To register your product get product support or obtain product information
5. Install the Router After unpacking the box and locating the configu ration information youre ready to install the router 1 Determine a suitable location for your router The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wire less router For best results place your router e near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate e in an elevated location such as a high shelf e away from potential sources of interfer 802 11a Wireless Router ence such as PCs microwaves and cordless phones e away from large metal surfaces 2 Locate the Ethernet cable currently going from the DSL or cable modem to the computer that you use to access the Internet Note You must use this cable to connect the DSL or cable modem to your router since this may be a special cable even though it looks like other LAN cables 3 Remove this cable from the computer and insert that end into the Internet port on the rear panel of the router 4 Use the Ethernet patch cable that came with the router to connect the computer to one of the four numbered local Ethernet ports on the rear panel of the router 5 Connect the power adapters cord into the back of the router and then plug the adapter into a power source such as a wall socket or power strip Note If you want to connect other computers to the router don t connect them now Do that after you know
6. NETGEAR with 4 port 10 100 Mbps switch NETGEAR LOCAL Introduction NETGEAR 802 11a Wireless Router Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR HR314 54 Mbps 802 11a Wireless Router The HR314 gives you the ultimate in office mobility with the freedom to roam throughout the workplace while connected to the Internet at speeds up to 54 Mbps This installation guide shows you how to connect the router and configure it and your computers for Internet access Setup is easy follow the instructions in this guide and your sys tem will be up and running quickly If you have problems there is a troubleshooting section on page 13 to help you or you can get more detailed troubleshooting information from the Reference Manual on the CD online from www NETGEAR com or by phone Installation Overview Estimated time 15 to 30 minutes 1 Gather the configuration information you have for your working DSL or cable modem connection to the Internet Install the router between the DSL or cable modem and one computer Configure that computer to work with the router and restart the computer and modem Configure the router and go online to test the connection SE a Connect other computers configure them and restart each optional On the HR314 Resource CD youll find the HR314 Installation Assistant which supplements the instructions in this installation guide by animating the step by step procedures given here For more detaile
7. P Guide is included with your router s documentation either as a printed card or on the Resource CD The ISP Guide contains specific configuration guidelines for connecting to many popular ISPs Host and Domain Names Some ISPs use a specific host or domain name like jsmith or earthlink net If you haven t been given specific information about host or domain names then use the following examples as a guide e If your main e mail account with your ISP is aaa yyy com then use aaa as your host name Your ISP might call this your account name user name or system name e If your ISP s mail server is mail xxx yyy com then use xxx yyy com as the domain name Host name Domain name 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 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 For example c_jones is a different login name than C_Jones or cjones Fixed or static IP address If you have a static IP address through your ISP fill in the following information IP address Subnet mask Gateway IP address l DNS server address information If you were given specific Domain Name System DNS server addresses fill in the following DNS Server IP address es Pi
8. Requirements To use the router in your network you must have e Cable or DSL modem with Ethernet interface e Working Internet service e An ethernet network card NIC for each wired connection e An 802 11a Compliant Interface Card for each wireless connection e Network software Windows Mac OS Linux e Internet Explorer 5 0 or later Netscape 4 7 or later Router Specifications Routing Protocols TCP IP RIP 1 RIP 2 DHCP NAT PPTP PPPoE IPSec Dimensions W 253mm 9 95 D 179mm 7 1 H 35mm 1 4 Weight 1 49 kg 3 28 lbs Microprocessor ARM 7 50MHz Memory 1 MB Flash 4 MB SDRAM LAN 1OBASE T or 1OOBASE Tx RJ45 WAN 1OBASE T RJ45 Power Adapter 12 V DC 1 5A with localized plug for North America Japan UK Europe and Australia Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55 022 CISPR 22 Class B Interface Specifications 17 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 stan dards 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 EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance T
9. and product documentation go to http www NETGEAR com register Youll find technical support information at http www NETGEAR com through the customer service area If you want to contact technical support by telephone see the support information card for the correct telephone number for your country NETGEAR Inc 2002 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved NETGEAR is a trademark or registered trademark of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice NAN OTO DODOA LORU ODON ONAT NNT June 2002 M HR314NA 0
10. ardware connection problem e Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the router and the device e Make sure the connected device is turned on 13 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 Restart the Network as described on page 9 Your computer may not recognize any DNS addresses If you typed in addresses of one or two DNS servers when you configured the router restart your computer Open the router s Settings pages and verify that the DNS addresses appear See instructions on page 10 to view the router s Basic Settings page Your computer may not have the correct TCP IP settings to recognize the router Restart the computer and check that you have TCP IP set up properly on your computer For Windows the Network Properties should have Obtain an IP address automatically selected see page 8 For Macintosh computers the TCP IP or Network control panel should be set to Using DHCP Server see page 8 You should also verify that the gateway address or the routers local IP address is 192 168 0 1 The computer s IP address should be between 192 168 0 3 and 192 168 0 254 Your router might not be able to obtain an IP address from the ISP l ek oP se Start your browser type the address for an external site like www NETGEAR com and press Enter Windows or Return Macintosh G
11. d information about installation troubleshooting and configuration procedures see the Reference Manual on the CD What s in the Box 802 11a Wireless Router eID SG lt Power adapter HR314 Resource CD installation guide support Category 5 information card amp 100 Mbps warranty registration card Ethernet cable When you open the box verify that you received everything The package includes HR314 54 Mbps 802 1 la Wireless Router AC power adapter Ethernet patch cable HR314 Resource CD including a full Reference Manual and Installation Assistant HR314 Installation Guide this document Warranty and registration card Support information card If you don t have everything listed above see the support information card for contact information If the support information card is missing you can get contact information at www NETGEAR com in the Customer Service area Gather Configuration Information for Your Working Connection to the Internet Before installing the HR314 router you should have an external DSL or cable Note If you have a cable modem modem with an Ethernet port set up and you will have a cable connection working with one computer You ll be between the modem and your installing the router between the modem cable outlet and the computer For each computer that you want to con nect to the router you must have An available RJ 45 Ethernet port or AY adapter either b
12. his is to certify that the NETGEAR Model HR314 54 Mbps 802 11a Wireless Router is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B CISPR 22 Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Federal Communications Com
13. mission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm 8 inches during normal operation Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus NETGEAR Model HR314 54 Mbps 802 11a Wireless Router does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications Cet appareil num rique NETGEAR Model HR314 54 Mbps 802 11a Wireless Router respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques visant les appareils num riques de classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications du Canada Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model HR314 54 Mbps
14. o to the router s Settings pages by going to http 192 168 0 1 In the User ID box type admin in the Password box type password and click OK Under the Maintenance heading click Router Status Check that an IP address is shown for the WAN Port If you see 0 0 0 0 contact your ISP to get current configuration information Your wireless connection may be misconfigured 14 Verify that the PC s SSID and WEP settings match the router s settings Resetting TCP IP Properties Windows If youre on a Windows computer and are still having problems you may try the following pro cedure before contacting technical support Windows 98 Me ye SY Click the Start button and then click Run Type winipcfg and then click OK Select your Ethernet or wireless adapter Click More Info and verify that the DNS Servers box displays 192 168 0 1 Click Release All and then Renew All Verify that you got a valid address and click OK Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button and then click Run 2 Type CMD and click OK 3 Type ipconfig all 4 Type ipconfig release 5 Type ipconfig renew 6 Verify that you got a valid address and close the window Windows XP 1 Open My Network Places 2 Click View network connections Network Tasks 3 Click your enabled LAN connection 4 Click Repair this connection Network Tasks 5 Verify that you got a valid address and close the window Note For Windows XP you ll
15. rnet Services Optional To have a Web server e mail server or other server on your network accessible from the Internet to use Internet communication features such as NetMeeting or to play Internet enabled games you ll have to allow access to your computers from the Internet You do this by configuring the Ports page in the configuration menus For more information about Port forwarding refer to the Reference Manual on the Resource CD 12 Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the router The router has no power e Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the router e Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet If it s in a power strip make sure the power strip is turned on e Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your router Test light doesn t turn off After you plug in the power adapter the Test light should turn on and then after approximately 10 seconds turn off e If the Test light does not go off switch the router off for a few seconds then on again Contact NETGEAR if this doesn t solve the problem The Internet Link light doesn t light up The Power light is lit but the Internet Link light isn t lit e You have the wrong cable between the router and the modem Use the cable that came with the modem not the one that came with the router There is no numbered Link light lit for a connected device There s a h
16. s Optional Now that you have one computer set up to access the Internet through the router you can con nect other computers so they can share the modem Wired PCs l Connect a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable between another computer and one of the remaining numbered Local ports on the router Check to make sure that the associated port number s Link light is lit on the router Note If the numbered Link light isn t lit go to Troubleshooting on page 13 Go back to Installation Step 3 pages 8 and 9 and go through the sequence of steps applicable for each computer Restart each computer Test each computer s connection by going to NETGEAR s Web site www NETGEAR com from each computer Note If you have more than 4 wired computers or devices to connect to the router you must connect them to a hub or switch such as the NETGEAR 8 port Fast Ethernet Switch and then connect the hub or switch to the router Connect any port of the other switch to any LOCAL port of your router The HR314 s LOCAL port will automatically configure itself for the uplink connection using NETGEAR s Auto Uplink feature Wireless PCs l Zi Set the PC s SSID to the router s SSID The default is Wireless Configure the PC s WEP encryption to match the settings of the router The default setting is WEP Disabled Restart the PC open a browser and make sure the computer can access the Internet 11 6 Optional Configurations Inte
17. tarting the Network a Mac OS X Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu Double click Network If not already selected select Built in Ethernet in the Configure list If not already selected select Using DHCP in the TCP IP tab Click Save Go to Restarting the Network Linux or UNIX Operating System If you re installing the router with a Linux based or UNIX based computer see your system documentation for TCP IP and networking setup information oo oe a Restarting the Network Once you ve set up your computer to work with the router you must reset the network for the devices to be able to communicate correctly 1 Turn off the DSL or cable modem wait 15 seconds and then turn it on again Note If the modem doesn t have an on off switch either pull the modem s power adapter out of the wall socket or power down the power strip 2 Ifthe router was powered down power it up again and wait until the Test light turns off Restart the computer that is connected to the router Note You may also configure the router from a wireless PC In that case set the PC s SSID to the router s default SSID Wireless and be sure to Disable WEP encryption 9 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
18. that the modem router setup works with one computer Check the setup e The Test light turns on for a few seconds and then goes off Note If the Test light remains on for more than one minute go to Troubleshooting on page 13 e The Power and Internet Link lights should be lit e The Wireless Link light should be lit e If your computer is on the Local Link light should be on for the port number that your computer is connected to Note If the port connection is a 100 Mbps connection the 100 light should be on If either the Power Internet Link or Local port Link light isn t lit go to Troubleshooting on page 13 Configure the Computer to Work with the Router and Restart the Network Next make sure that the computer can interact with the router To do this configure the TCP IP settings on the computer and then restart the network How you do this depends on your computer Windows Operating System Normally you can leave the TCP IP setup parameters at their factory default settings unless you have a specific reason to change them You should verify that the computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically in the Network control panel Windows 98 or Me Choose Settings gt Control Panel from the Start menu Double click the Network icon Click the Configuration tab oe a In the list of installed network components select the TCP IP entry for the computer s Ethernet or wireless adapter Click Properties
19. uilt in or from a ol network interface card NIC installed in the computer OR o an 802 1 la compliant wireless adapter TCP IP installed If your computer is a Windows DSL modem computer it must have the Client for Microsoft Networks software installed Note Please see the Reference Manual on the CD if you need help installing TCP IP software or the Client for Microsoft Networks software on any Windows computer that hasn t been networked previously A Category 5 Cat 5 Ethernet patch cable Note There is one cable in the box with the router Connection information 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 You can configure the router yourself using information that you can get from your computer or your ISP about your current Internet connection The next page includes blanks for you to fill in and refer to later To get the needed information from your computer e Windows 98 Me Open the Network control panel select the TCP IP entry and click Properties e Windows 2000 XP Open Local Area Network Connection and click Properties e Macintosh Open the TCP IP or Network control panel Your ISP should have provided you with a summary sheet of all the information needed to connect your computer to the Internet If you cannot locate the information you ll have to contact your ISP An IS
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