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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.
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
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.
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.

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