In addition to the antennas, viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components:

•

LED Off/On switch

. Move the

LED Off/On

switch to to the

Off

position to turn off all LEDs, except for the Power

LED.

•

Reset button

. For information about using the

Reset

button, see

Use the Reset Button

on page 222.

•

Ethernet LAN ports

. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the modem router to LAN devices.

These ports are colored yellow.

•

Internet port

. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the modem router to a fiber or cable modem.

This port is colored red.

You can use either the Internet port or the DSL port for WAN connectivity.

Note

•

DSL port

. One RJ-11 DSL port for connecting the modem router to an ADSL or VDSL line. This port is colored

gray. In the previous figure, the DSL port is marked VDSL.

You can use either the DSL port or the Internet port for WAN connectivity.

Note

•

DC power connector

. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power connector.

•

Power On/Off button

. Press the

Power On/Off

button to provide power to the modem router.

USB Ports on the Left Panel

Two 3.0 USB ports are located on the left panel.

Figure 4. USB ports

eSATA Port on the Right Panel

An eSATA port is located on the right panel.

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Figure 5. eSATA port

Connect an eSATA Device

To connect an eSATA device:

•

Use an eSATA cable to connect your device to the eSATA port on the side of the modem router as shown.

Bottom Panel Product Label

The product label on the bottom panel of the modem router lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID)

and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the modem router.

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Figure 6. Modem router product label

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Install and Access the Modem Router and

Its Network

This chapter describes how you can install and access the modem router and its network.

The chapter contains the following sections:

•

Position Your Modem Router

on page 20

•

Connect to the Modem Router

on page 21

•

Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service

on page 24

•

Set Up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service

on page 32

•

Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings

on page 38

•

Change the Language

on page 40

•

Change the admin Password

on page 40

•

Set Up Password Recovery

on page 41

•

Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware

on page 42

•

Access the Modem Router With the NETGEAR genie App

on page 42

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Position Your Modem Router

The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However,

the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement

of your modem router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the

range.

Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your modem router’s signal.WiFi access

points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access.

Position your modem router according to the following guidelines:

•

Place your modem router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and

within line of sight to your WiFi devices.

•

Make sure that the modem router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired

computers.

•

Place the modem router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the modem

router and your other devices.

•

Place the modem router away from electrical devices such as these:

•

Ceiling fans

•

Home security systems

•

Microwaves

•

Computers

•

Base of a cordless phone

•

2.4 GHz cordless phone

•

Place the modem router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such

as these:

•

Solid metal door

•

Aluminum studs

•

Fish tanks

•

Mirrors

•

Brick

•

Concrete

If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference.

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