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Back Panel

The back panel has the buttons and port connections as shown in the following figure.

ADSL port

Ethernet LAN ports

USB port

On/Off button

Power adapter input

Reset button

LAN port or WAN cable/fiber Internet port

Figure 3. Back panel connections and buttons

For information about resetting the modem router to its factory settings, see

Factory Settings

on page

128.

Label

The label on the bottom of the modem router shows the preset login information, MAC

address, and serial number.

Wi-Fi network name

MAC address

Serial

and password

number

Figure 4. Label on modem router bottom

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Position Your Modem Router

The modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating

range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless

connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router.

For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit

the range. For best results, place your modem router:

•

Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and

preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.

•

So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.

•

In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings

between the modem router and your other devices to a minimum.

•

Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling

fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or a 2.4 GHz cordless phone and

its base.

•

Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large

expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and

concrete can also affect your wireless signal.

ADSL Microfilters

If this is the first time you have cabled a modem router between a DSL phone line and your

computer or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are, you can skip

this section and proceed to

Cable Your Modem Router

on page

14.

An ADSL microfilter is a small inline device that filters DSL interference out of standard phone

equipment that shares the same line with your DSL service. Every telephone device that

connects to a telephone line that provides DSL service needs an ADSL microfilter to filter out

the DSL interference. Examples of devices are telephones, fax machines, answering

machines, and caller ID displays. Not every phone line in your home necessarily carries DSL

service. That depends on the DSL service setup in your home.

Note:

Often the ADSL microfilter is in the box with the modem router. If you

purchased the modem router in a country where a microfilter is not

included, you have to acquire the ADSL microfilter separately.

One-Line ADSL Microfilter

Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet and plug your phone equipment into the jack

labeled Phone. The modem router plugs directly into a separate DSL line. Plugging the

modem router into the phone jack blocks the Internet connection. If you do not have a

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separate DSL line for the modem router, the best thing to do is to use an ADSL microfilter

with a built-in splitter (see

Two-Line ADSL Microfilter

on page

13)

Plugs into DSL line

.

Figure 5. One-line ADSL microfilter

If you do not have a separate DSL line for the modem router, the second-best solution is to

get a separate splitter. To use a one-line filter with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into

the phone outlet, connect the one-line filter to the splitter, and connect the phone to the filter.

Two-Line ADSL Microfilter

Use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter if you have a single wall outlet that provides

connectivity for both the modem router and your telephone equipment. Plug the ADSL

microfilter into the wall outlet, plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone, and

plug the modem router into the jack labeled ADSL.

Plugs into the DSL line

Figure 6. Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter

Summary

•

One-line ADSL microfilter

. Use with a phone or fax machine.

•

Splitter

. Use with a one-line ADSL microfilter to share an outlet with a phone and the

modem router.

•

Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter

. Use to share an outlet with a phone

and the modem router.

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Cable Your Modem Router

You can use either a DSL or a cable/fiber Internet connection.

DSL Internet

Cable/fiber

or

Figure 7. Cable connections

CAUTION:

Incorrectly connecting a filter to your modem router blocks your DSL

connection.

For help with installation, see the installation guide that came in the package with your

product.

For information about how to access the modem router to view or change the settings, see

Chapter 2, Access the Modem Router

.

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2.

Access the Modem Router

This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your modem router after you

complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.

This chapter contains the following sections:

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Modem Router Setup Preparation

•

Types of Logins and Access

•

NETGEAR genie Setup

•

Use NETGEAR genie after Installation

•

Upgrade the Firmware

•

Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

•

Join Your Wireless Network

•

NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App