All current netgear routers use
admin and
password for access. Lower case will work. WGR614 certainly does.
Disconnect your cable modem from the the computer.
Connect the Netgear router.
To access the new router, type the router address into your web browser.
Enter routers user name and password as above and press return.
The basic settings option will present you with a screen where one of the options is. Does your ISP require authentication? The answer is no.
Tick the box or select the radio button that says get your IP from the server.
Apply or save changes. The router will reboot.
The radio setup.
Navigate to the wireless setup section.
Give your network an appropriate name, instead of NETGEAR.
Wireless security
Choose WPA2 for example, not WEP as it is not very secure, enter an access password, the longer the password the higher the encryption value.
Apply or save changes.
Connect your cable modem to your router, connect your router to your computer. Using the CAT5E ethernet cables supplied.
1. Power on the cable modem and wait for the lights to settle down.
2. Power on your router and again wait for the lights to settle down.
3. Power on your computer. You should now be in business.
Attempting to start the devices in any other order will result in a distinct lack of connectivity.
It is the norm to leave your cable modem and router continually powered on. If you switch them off. Switch back on in the order as above.
When you are satisfied the hard wired connection is functional. Disconnect the cable from your computer to your router and access using the wireless hardware and software on your PC
Hope this helps.
If you are unable to access the router using the given username and password it is probable that they have been changed by another user / owner if it is second hand.
Factory reset options.
On the back of the router is a small hole next to the power socket.
Insert a ballpoint pen or similar sized tool into the hole you will feel it click. That is the reset button.
With the power on. Click and hold the reset button and hold it in for a full 30 seconds, release the button and then power off and back on.
If that doesn't give you access then a full reset is required.
With the power on. Click and hold the reset button for 10 seconds, continue to hold the button in while power off for 5 seconds, power back on and continue to hold the reset button in for a further 25 seconds, release the button and then power off and back on.
40 seconds overall.