Netgear MR814 Wireless Router
Chapter 2: Connecting your Computer to the Internet. |
We've put together both a video guide and a text-based guide for this product. |
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Modem with Ethernet port
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In this guide we will connect your router to the Internet. In order to complete this step you must have an Ethernet-based broadband connection.
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Connect one end of the Ethernet cable from your modem to the WAN port on the back of your router
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Connect one end of the Ethernet cable from your modem to the WAN port on the back of your router.
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Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your modem's LAN port
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Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your modem's LAN port.
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The WAN light is now lit
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Check the lights on the front of the router; the WAN light is now lit.
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Log into the router's configuration page and configure the router
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Log into the router's configuration page by opening Internet Explorer and typing 192.168.0.1 into the address field, then hit Enter. A login box appears - the user name is admin, and password is the password. Click ok.
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Input the details of your broadband account
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Input the details of your broadband account. If you're not sure of any details, ask your ISP.
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Set a new SSID for the router
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Click wireless settings, and type a new SSID in the SSID field; this will identify your wireless network and distinguish it from others that might be in the area. Here we call the network my_new_network. Click Apply.
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Ok, lets get surfing the web! Open Internet Explorer, type a web address (digidave.co.uk) into the address bar, and hit Enter. Success! Your new network is connecting to the web.
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