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Cannot connect to netgear WGR614 router

Last answer on Oct 14, 2009 10:16:22 am BST roy.burnett, on Jan 12, 2009 7:08:35 pm GMT 
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Hi,
Could anybody help? I have a netgear WGR614 wireless router and am using XP home, with Virginmedia broadband (UK). When i initially set the router up, it (eventually) worked fine. However, security was off, so i dialled into the modem and set it for WPA, as per the instructions. Now i can't connect wirelessly at all. The router keeps trying to connect, then it says 'acquiring network address', then it fails and tries again.

I understand from netgear that i should have used WEP security, as there are issues with WPA and XP. They said to connect the pc to the router, and then delete all the settings, but i have tried and cannot get anything. I can connect to the internet via the pc once i unplug the router and plug it back into my pc (then reboot everything), but am trying to go wireless. Any suggestions?

This is so frustrating - i would appreciate some help. Thanks.

Configuration: Windows XP
Firefox 3.0.1

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xpcman, on Jan 13, 2009 2:05:19 am GMT
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There should be a hole in the back of the router where you insert a ball point pen. This will reset the router to factory defaults. You could then you initial setup again.

   
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roy.burnett, on Jan 13, 2009 10:13:26 am GMT

Thanks for your reply. i did try that, but it didnt seem to reset it. perhaps i didnt press it hard enough. will try again.

   
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James, on Jan 28, 2009 4:13:16 pm GMT
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You must hold it down for about 10 seconds. The lights on the front will all reset to indicate that it worked.

   
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roy.burnett, on Jan 28, 2009 4:18:27 pm GMT
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OK. Thanks.

   
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rad, on Mar 22, 2009 2:44:06 pm GMT
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Hey i have a wirerless router and i dont see any programs for me to set it up when i plug t in

   
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htims, on Sep 7, 2009 12:58:40 am BST
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You need to go into the router ip address 192.168.0.1 to set it up

   
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zebby, on Aug 20, 2009 4:08:05 pm BST

I have the same problem but the router will not reset power light stays off port lights come on for a few seconds then go out

   
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robert, on Oct 14, 2009 8:53:37 am BST

Hi

i had the same problem for 2 months. if you have virgin wireless manager installed unistall it and you should be able to connect. i did this yesterday and hey presto it worked

   
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 zebby, on Oct 14, 2009 10:16:22 am BST

Hi robert,tried what you said many times and all is still the same,tempted to throw router in the bin and try another make,thanks for your help.

   
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