cannot connect to netgear WGR614 router Solved/Closed

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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.

xpcman · Accepted Answer

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.

zebby · Answer

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

robert · Answer

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

Pat · Answer

i have the same problem as above same internet provided so on

Cannot connect to netgear WGR614 router

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