Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto HR314 del fabbricante NETGEAR
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Installation Guide 54 Mbps Cable/DSL 802. 11a Wireless Router MODEL HR314 with 4-port 10/ 100 Mbps switch.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a NET GEAR HR314 54 Mbps 802.11a W ireless Router . The HR314 gives you the ultimate in office mobility with the freedom to r oam throughout the workplace while connected to the Internet at speeds up to 54 Mbps.
What’s in the Bo x When you open the box, verify that you r eceived everything. The package includes: • HR314 54 Mbps 802.11a Wi reless Router • AC po wer adapter • E thernet patch cable • H.
Gather Configuration Information for Y our W orking Connection to the Internet Before installing the HR314 router , you should have an external DSL or cable modem with an Ethernet port set up and working with one computer . Y ou ’ll be installing the router between the modem and the computer .
Connection information Later in the setup process you ’ll need to configure the router to work with your networ k. A Setup Wizard is available to help y ou through this procedure. Y ou can configur e the router yourself using information that you can get from your computer or y our ISP about your current Internet connection.
Host and Domain Names Some ISP s use a specific host or domain name—like jsmith or earthlink.net. If you hav en ’ t been given specific information about host or domain names then use the following examples as a guide: • If your main e-mail account with y our ISP is aaa@yyy .
Install the R outer After unpacking the box and locating the configu- ration information, you ’ r e 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 .
Check the setup • The T est light turns on for a few seconds and then goes off. Note: If the T est light remains on for more than one minute, go to T roubleshooting on page 13. • The P ower and Internet Link lights should be lit. • The W ireless Link light should be lit.
Configure the Computer to W ork with the R outer and R estart the Network N ext, make sure that the computer can interact with the router . T o do this, configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer and then r estart the network. Ho w you do this depends on your computer .
Macintosh Operating System Mac OS ® 8.6 or 9.x 1. Choose Control P anels >T CP/IP from the Apple menu. 2. If not already selected, select E thernet in the Connect via list. 3. Select U sing DHCP Server in the Configure list. 4. Click the close box.
Configure the R outer and T est the Connection N ow you configure the r outer to work with your DSL or cable connection. Y ou configure y our router using Internet bro wser software such as M icrosoft ® Internet Explor er 5.0 or Netscape N avigator ® 4.
Connect and Configure Other Computers (Optional) N ow that you have one computer set up to access the I nternet through the router , you can con- nect other computers so they can share the modem. Wired PCs 1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable between another computer and one of the remaining numbered Local ports on the router .
Optional Configurations Internet Ser vices (Optional) T o have a W eb ser ver , e-mail ser ver , or other ser ver on your network accessible from the Internet, to use Internet communication featur es (such as N etMeeting), or to play I nternet enabled games, you ’ll have to allow access to your computers from the I nternet.
T roubleshooting No lights are lit on the router The router has no power . • Make sur e the power cor d is properly connected to the router . • Make sur e the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning po wer outlet. If it ’ s in a power strip , make sure the pow er strip is turned on.
I cannot get onto the Internet with a computer Y ou may not have restarted the computer or the network to have TCP/IP changes take effect. • Restart the computer . • Restart the N etwork as described on page 9. Y our computer may not recognize any DNS addresses.
R esetting TCP/IP Properties (Windows) If you ’ re on a Windows computer and ar e still having problems, you may try the following pro- cedure before contacting technical support. Windows 98/Me 1. Click the Start button and then click R un. 2. T ype winipcfg, and then click OK.
Glossar y of T erms Y ou ’ll find a mor e extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the HR314 R esource CD. Category 5 (CA T5): A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed net- working. Domain Name System (DNS) server: A ser ver that matches Internet names (such as www .
R outer System R equirements T o use the router in y our network you must have: • Cable or DSL modem with E thernet interface • W orking Internet service • An ethernet network car d (NIC) for each wired connection • An 802.
V oluntary 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.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il NETGEAR HR314 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del NETGEAR HR314 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso NETGEAR HR314 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul NETGEAR HR314 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il NETGEAR HR314, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del NETGEAR HR314.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il NETGEAR HR314. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo NETGEAR HR314 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
