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Modem Router Setup Preparation

You can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use

the genie menus and screens to set up your modem router manually. Before you start the

setup process, get your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the

network have the settings described here.

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP

If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so

that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Gather ISP Information

If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your

modem router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service

provider (ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the

Internet. 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’s login program on your

computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your modem router

automatically logs you in. Make sure that you have the following information:

•

The ISP configuration information for your DSL account

•

ISP login name and password

•

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

Wireless Devices and Security Settings

Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2

wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the modem router.

Types of Logins and Access

There are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you

understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.

•

Modem Router login

logs you in to the modem router interface. For more information

about this login, see

Use NETGEAR genie after Installation

on page

18.

•

ISP login

logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with

this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login

information, contact your service provider.

•

Wireless network key or password

. Your modem router is preset with a unique wireless

network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label

on the bottom of your modem router.

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NETGEAR genie Setup

NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes

about 15

minutes to complete.

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To use NETGEAR genie to set up your modem router:

1.

Turn on the modem router by pressing the

On/Off

button.

2.

Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the modem router with an

Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on the bottom

label.

3.

Launch your Internet browser.

•

The first time you set up the Internet connection for your modem router, the browser

goes to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR genie screen displays.

•

If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type

in the

address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See

Use

NETGEAR genie after Installation

on page

18.

4.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR genie setup.

NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the modem router to the Internet.

If the browser cannot display the web page:

•

Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or

wirelessly to the modem router.

•

Make sure that the modem router has full power, and that its WiFi LED is lit.

•

To make sure that the browser does not cache the previous page, close and reopen the

browser.

•

Browse to

.

•

If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to

obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router.

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If the modem router does not connect to the Internet:

1.

Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed

everything correctly.

2.

Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.

3.

Read

Chapter 10, Troubleshooting

. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and

contact NETGEAR technical support.

Use NETGEAR genie after Installation

When you first set up your modem router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you

launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the modem router. If you want

to view or change settings for the modem router, you can use genie again.

1.

Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

modem router.

2.

Type

http://www.routerlogin.net

or

.

The login window displays.

3.

Enter

admin

for the modem router user name and

password

for the modem router

password, both in lowercase letters.

Note:

The modem router user name and password are different from the user

name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. For more

information, see

Types of Logins and Access

on page

16.

Upgrade the Firmware

When you set up your modem router and are connected to the Internet, the modem router

automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is

displayed on the top of the screen. For more information, see

Update the Modem Router

Firmware

on page

71.

Click the message when it shows up, and click

Yes

to upgrade the modem router with the

latest firmware. After the upgrade, the modem router restarts.

CAUTION:

Do not try to go online, turn off the modem router, shut down the computer,

or do anything else to the modem router until the modem router finishes

restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.

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Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

The modem router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your

Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the

dashboard to view and change the settings. The left column has menus. You can use the

Advanced tab to access more menus and screens.

Menus

(Click the

Advanced

tab to view

more)

Language

Help

Dashboard

(Click to

view details)

Figure 8. Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help

•

Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the

modem router

.

•

Internet

. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your modem router.

•

Wireless

. View or change the wireless settings for your modem router.

•

Attached Devices

. View the devices connected to your network.

•

Parental Controls

. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable

content from reaching your computers.

•

ReadySHARE

. If you connected a USB storage device to the modem router, then it is

displayed here.

•

Guest Network

. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your modem router’s

Internet connection.

•

Advanced tab

. Set the modem router up for unique situations such as when remote

access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See

Chapter 8, Advanced

Settings

. You need a solid understanding of networking to use this tab.

•

Help & Support

. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product

documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.

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Join Your Wireless Network

You can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. For instructions

about how to set up a guest network, see

Set Up a Guest Network

on page

31.

Manual Method

With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password to

connect.

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To connect manually:

1.

On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless

connections. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.

2.

Look for your network and select it.

The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the modem router label. If

you changed these settings, look for the network name that you used.

3.

Enter the modem router password and click

Connect

.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its

password. Instead, press a button or enter a PIN. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect.

Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA

wireless security.



To use WPS to join the wireless network:

1.

Press the

WPS

button on the modem router front panel

.

2.

Within 2 minutes, press the

WPS

button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS

instructions that came with the device.

The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network

password and connects you to the wireless network.