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 ports.

Your computer connects to the local area network (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

On the WiFi device that you want to connect to the

modem router

, you can use the software application

that manages your WiFi connections.

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 the

modem router

's network and select it.

If you did not change the name of the 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.

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The default WiFi password (also referred to as the

network key

or

passphrase

) is also on the product

label.

5.

Click the

Connect

button.

The device connects to the WiFi network of the

modem router

.

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 WiFi device.

3.

Press the

WPS

button on the top 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 WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network

on page 114.

Types of Logins

Separate types of logins serve different purposes.This section describes the differences so that you know

which login to use when.

Types of logins:

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•

ISP login

. The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs you in to your Internet

service.Your ISP gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this

login information, contact your ISP.

•

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. Use this information

to connect a WiFi device to the WiFi network of the

modem router

.

•

Modem router login

. This logs you in to the

modem router

interface from an Internet browser as

admin.

NETGEAR genie Automatic Setup Utility

You can use the

NETGEAR

genie automatic setup utility during initial installation and setup of your

modem

router

. This utility functions with both types of Internet service that the

modem router

supports:

•

DSL service

. If you install your

modem router

for DSL service (the

modem router

supports ADSL and

VDSL service), you can set up your

modem router

with the

NETGEAR

genie automatic setup utility,

which launches the first time that you set up the Internet connection for your

modem router

. The

NETGEAR

genie automatic setup utility runs on any device with a web browser.

For more information, see

Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service

on page 24.

•

Cable or fiber service

. If you install your

modem router

for cable or fiber service, you can set up your

modem router

with the

NETGEAR

genie automatic setup utility, which launches the first time that you

set up the Internet connection for your

modem router

. The

NETGEAR

genie automatic setup utility

runs on any device with a web browser.

For more information, see

Set Up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service

on page 32.

After initial installation and setup, the

NETGEAR

genie Setup Wizard is always

accessible to assist you with setting up an installation with DSL service or an

Note

installation with cable or fiber service. For more information, see

Use the Internet

Setup Wizard After Initial Setup

on page 46.

Whether you install your

modem router

for DSL service or for cable or fiber service, you can always use

the genie menus and pages to set up your

modem router

manually.

Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the settings that are

described here are specified for the computers and devices in the network.

When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information

that you need to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the following information to set

up your

modem router

:

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•

The ISP configuration information for your DSL account

•

ISP login name and password

•

Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)

If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it.When your Internet connection is working,

you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you

start an Internet application, your

modem router

automatically logs you in.

Set Up Your

Modem Router

for DSL Service

You can install your

modem router

for DSL service or for cable or fiber (Ethernet WAN) service. If you

use a DSL modem, follow the procedure that is described in

Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service

and Access the Modem Router

on page 24. If you use a cable or fiber modem, follow the procedure that

is described in

Set Up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service

on page 32.

DSL Service

Make sure that your ADSL or VDSL service is active before you install the

modem router

.You need the

following information to install your DSL modem and connect to the Internet:

•

DSL user name and password

.This information is included in the welcome letter your DSL ISP sent

you when you signed up for your service. Record your DSL Internet service account user name and

password.

•

Your telephone number or DSL account number

. If you do not use voice service, you can use your

DSL account number in place of a phone number.

If you do not know or cannot locate your DSL user name and password, call your DSL Internet service

provider (ISP). Be specific when speaking with your DSL Internet service provider. For example, you could

say, “I need my DSL service user name and password. Can you help me?”

If your provider says that they do not support

NETGEAR

services, tell them that you

need only your DSL user name and password.You do not need support.

Note

Cable the

Modem Router

for DSL Service and Access the

Modem Router

The following figure shows the cabling of your

modem router

for DSL service.

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Figure 6. Modem router cabling for DSL service

To connect your

modem router

to a DSL service:

1.

Unplug your DSL modem’s power, leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet

service.

2.

If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery.

3.

Install an ADSL or DSL microfilter between the phone line and the phone.

The product package contains either an ADSL or DSL microfilter.

4.

Use a phone cable to connect the microfilter to the gray DSL port on the

modem router

.

The product package contains a phone cable.

5.

If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, reinsert the battery.

6.

Plug in your DSL modem's power and turn on your DSL modem.

7.

Connect the power adapter to the

modem router

and plug it into an electrical outlet.

Wait for the Power LED

to light solid white, which takes about two minutes.

8.

If the Power LED does not light, press the

Power On/Off

button.

9.

Wait for the WiFi LED

to light solid white.

If the WiFi LED does not light, press the

WiFi On/Off

button

.

10.

Check the DSL LED

.

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