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Part 1: Deploy your NetGenie

Introduction

NetGenie works as a wireless Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliance for Small Offices,

Home Offices. It creates a Wi-Fi zone along with the benefits of Stateful Inspection Firewall, VPN,

Anti-Virus, Intrusion Prevention System, 3G Ready and Internet Controls over websites and

applications – all this in your Wireless Router! Share Internet connection with your office users

over desktops, laptops, handheld devices like iPad, iPhone and more –at the same time!

NetGenie’s pre-configured security settings offer protection from unauthorized outsiders. Protect

all devices used to connect to the Internet – laptops, desktops, iPhone, iPad, and more – from

virus and hackers. Control user access to harmful and unproductive websites and applications like

adult sites, job portals, sports sites Facebook, Skype, Yahoo Messenger and more to enhance

security and productivity in your office.

After unboxing your NetGenie, ensure that you have all these components available:

1.

One (1) NetGenie Wireless Base Unit - NG11EO

2.

Two (2) detachable Wi-Fi Antennas

3.

One (1) RJ-45 Ethernet Cable

4.

One (1) Power Adapter

5. Quick Start Guide

Please immediately contact your vendor if you find anything missing.

Know your NetGenie

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Defaults

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Default IP address to access NetGenie: http://10.1.1.1

•

Default Username: admin

•

Default Password: admin

Appliance Reset Button: To reset appliance to factory default settings, keep the reset button

pressed for 5 seconds. While doing so, all past upgrades and configurations will be lost.

Surf using NetGenie

Prerequisites:

1.

Internet connectivity through a DSL/Cable modem/Direct Internet Cable with RJ45

(Ethernet) connection or USB Modem.

2.

At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter/wireless network

adapter.

3. Internet browser.

Getting your NetGenie Ready

1. Before you begin surfing the Internet through NetGenie, you first need to assemble the

appliance.

2.

Screw in detachable Wi-Fi antennas in their respective jacks provided in the back panel.

3.

Look out for a sticker at the bottom of the appliance containing the default wireless network

name, technically known as SSID and a pass key specific for your appliance.

4.

Plug one end of the power adapter into the socket on the back of the NetGenie Base Unit.

5.

Plug the other end of the power adapter into the nearest main socket.

6.

Before you access the Internet through NetGenie, make sure the power is switched on. The

Power LED on the front panel should turn green.

Note:

SSID and pass key pre-secure your wireless network from any unauthorized access attempts

.

Please note down your pass key for future reference

.

Identify your Office Internet Setup

Depending on your office network set-up, you can connect NetGenie to the Internet by referring to

any of the following scenarios:

1.

Through ADSL Cable Modem

2.

Through Direct Cable

3.

Through USB Modem

4.

Over Wi-Fi

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Wired Connection - Secure Internet Connectivity through ADSL/Cable Modem

1.

Unplug the cable that connects the ADSL Router/Cable Modem to your computer and plug it

into the “WAN” NetGenie socket.

2. Use the RJ-45 Ethernet cable provided with the NetGenie appliance to connect your

computer to any of the “LAN” NetGenie sockets.

3. Switch on your ADSL Modem/Cable Modem and wait till it connects to the Internet. The

Internet LED on the ADSL modem will turn green and remain steady. If you are dialing the

Internet from your computer, refer to the

Configuring PPPoE

section.

4.

Switch on the NetGenie appliance. Wait till the “Power” LED and “WAN” LED turns green.

5.

Switch on your computer now. NetGenie's “LAN” LED will turn green and remain steady.

6.

Open your browser and start surfing the Internet. Your computer is now secured from online

threats and malware with the Quick Security feature automatically turned on.

Note:

To configure role-appropriate Internet access for your employees, refer the

Internet Controls

section

.

If you are unable to connect to the Internet after following above procedure, please revert to

your original setup and visit Cyberoam’s support section at www.netgenie.net.

Wired Connection - Secure Internet Connectivity through Direct Cable

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1.

Unplug the Internet cable that connects to your computer and plug it into the “WAN” NetGenie

socket.

2. Use the RJ-45 Ethernet cable provided with the NetGenie appliance to connect your

computer to any of the “LAN” NetGenie sockets.

3.

Switch on your NetGenie appliance. Wait till the “Power” LED and “WAN” LED turns green.

4.

Switch on your computer now. NetGenie's “LAN” LED will turn green and remain steady.

5.

Open your browser and start surfing the Internet. Your computer is now secured from online

threats and malware with the Quick Security feature automatically turned on.

Note:

To configure role-appropriate Internet access for your employees, refer the

Internet Controls

section

.

If you are unable to connect to the Internet after following above procedure, please revert to

your original setup and visit Cyberoam’s support section at www.netgenie.net.

Wireless Connection - Secure Internet Connectivity using USB Modem

1.

Plug a USB modem in the slot provided in the NetGenie appliance.

2. Use the RJ-45 Ethernet cable provided with the NetGenie appliance to connect your

computer to any of the “LAN” NetGenie sockets and switch on the NetGenie appliance.

OR

Switch on the NetGenie appliance. If you are connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi, start your

laptop. Make sure your Wireless Network Adapter is enabled. Your laptop will automatically

select the wireless network (also called SSID) named “NetGenie”.

3.

Click the network icon in your machine's system tray (bottom-right of your screen) and Select

“NetGenie”.

4.

After selecting “NetGenie”, you will be asked to enter the exact Security/Pass Key printed on

the sticker at the bottom of your appliance. This will connect you to the NetGenie appliance

over Wi-Fi.

5. Enter the IP address: http://10.1.1.1 in the address bar and access NetGenie using your

administrator credentials.

6. Go to

Network Settings

→

Internet

.

7.

Select USB Modem and fill up the required details. Once the valid details are entered and

configurations are applied, NetGenie will automatically connect to the Internet.

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