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Connect to the Network
You can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you
set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable
You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the
modem router’s local area network (LAN).
To connect your computer to the modem router with an Ethernet cable:
1.
Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
3.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet LAN ports on
the modem router.
Your computer connects to the LAN. A message might display on your computer screen
to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected.
Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add a WiFi device such as a computer,
iPhone, iPad, or gaming device to the WiFi network of the modem router.
Manual Method
To connect a device manually to the WiFi network of the modem router:
1.
Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
On the WiFi device that you want to connect to your modem router, open the software
application that manages your WiFi connections.
This software scans for all WiFi networks in your area.
3.
Look for your network and select it.
If you did not change the name of your network during the setup process, look for the
default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The default SSID is on the product label.
4.
Enter the modem router password.
The default WiFi password (also referred to as passphrase or key) is on the product label.
5.
Click the
Connect
button.
The device connects to the WiFi network of the modem router.
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to
a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect), make sure that
all WiFi devices to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During
the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the modem router so that
every device in the network supports the same security settings.
To use WPS to connect a device to the WiFi network of the modem router:
1.
Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
Check the WPS instructions for your computer or wireless device.
3.
Press the
WPS
button on the side panel of the modem router for three seconds.
4.
Within two minutes, press the
WPS
button on your WiFi device, or follow the WPS
instructions that came with the device.
The WPS process automatically sets up the device with the network password and
connects the device to the WiFi network of the modem router.
For more information, see
Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to the WiFi Network
on
page
45.
Types of Logins and Access
The modem router supports separate types of logins that serve different purposes. It is
important that you understand the difference so that you know which of the following logins to
use when:
•
Modem router login
. This login logs you in to the modem router interface from
NETGEAR genie. For more information, see
Access NETGEAR genie
on page
23.
•
WiFi network key or password
. Your modem router is preset with a unique WiFi
network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the product
label (see
Product Label
on page
23). For information about joining the WiFi network, see
Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router
on page
21.
Note:
Your modem router broadcasts dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi
signals. The label shows the SSID for the 2.4 GHz signal. For
information about 5 GHz WiFi settings, see
Manage the Basic WiFi
Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network
on page
36.
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Product Label
The label on the bottom panel of the modem router shows the login information, WiFi network
name, WiFi password (key), serial number, and MAC address.
Preset WiFi SSID
Preset WiFi password
Serial number
MAC address
Figure 4. Product label
Access NETGEAR genie
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser.
The following procedure assumes that you installed the modem router and that your
computer or another device is connected with an Ethernet cable or over WiFi with the preset
security settings that are listed on the product label.
To access NETGEAR genie to change the settings and monitor your modem router:
1.
Apply power to the modem router.
2.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
3.
Type
.
Note:
You can also type
, or
.
This manual uses
.
4.
Type
admin
for the user name and
password
for the password.
5.
Click the
OK
button.
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The modem router BASIC Home page provides a dashboard that lets you see the status
of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the sections of
the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column provides the menus,
and at the top is the
ADVANCED
tab that you can use to access more menus and pages.
If you cannot log in to the modem router or your browser does not display the NETGEAR
genie page, check the following:
•
Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the two Ethernet LAN ports or over
WiFi to the modem router.
•
Make sure that your browser does not cache the previous page by closing and reopening
the browser.
•
If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this type of setting is uncommon),
change the setting to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router (see
View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings
on page
30).
For more troubleshooting information, see
You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router
on
page
186.
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Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App
The genie app
is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your
home network from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The genie app can help you with the
following:
•
Automatically repair common WiFi network problems.
•
Easily manage modem router features such as Live Parental Controls, guest access,
speed test, and more.
•
Share and stream music or videos.
To use the genie app to access the modem router:
1.
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at
netgear.com/genie
.
2.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
3.
Launch the genie app.
The genie app dashboard page displays. The following figure shows the genie app
dashboard for a Windows computer.

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