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CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do
anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting.
You cannot upgrade firmware until you have established your Internet connection as
described in
Setup Wizard
on page 27.
Router Interface
The router interface gives you access to the router’s current settings so you can view or
change them (if needed). The left column has the router menus, and the right column
provides online help. The middle column is the screen for the current menu option.
Figure 9. Router interface
Setup Wizard
Specify the language and location, and automatically detect the Internet connection. See
Setup Wizard
on page 27.
Add WPS Client
Add WPS-compatible wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network. See
Add Clients (Devices) to Your Network
on page 40.
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Setup Menu
Set, upgrade, and check the ISP and wireless network settings of your router. See
Manual
Setup (Basic Settings)
on page 28 and
ADSL Settings
on page 32. See also
Chapter 3,
Wireless Settings
,
for information about preset and basic security settings.
USB Storage Menu
Add removable storage to your network. See
Chapter 6, USB Storage
.
Content Filtering Menu
View and configure the router firewall settings to prevent objectionable content from reaching
your PCs. See
Chapter 4, Security Settings
.
Maintenance Menu
Administer and maintain your router and network. See
Chapter 5, Network Maintenance
.
Advanced Menu
Set the 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
. Using this menu requires a
solid understanding of networking concepts.
Advanced – VPN Menu
Set up secure encrypted communications. See
Chapter 7, Virtual Private Networking
. Using
this menu requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
Web Support
Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product documentation. These
links work once you have an Internet connection.
Setup Wizard
You have to log in to the modem router to set the country, language, and Internet connection.
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To use the Setup Wizard:
1.
Select
Setup Wizard
from the top of the router menus to display the following screen:
Figure 10.
Country and language settings in Setup Wizard
2.
Select your country and language:
Country
. It is important to specify the location where the wireless modem router
operates so that the Internet connection works correctly. The default is UK.
Language
. The default is English. You can select another language if you prefer.
3.
Select either
Yes
or
No, I want to configure the Router myself
. If you select No, proceed
to
Manual Setup (Basic Settings)
on page 28.
4.
If you selected Yes, click
Next
.
With automatic Internet detection, the Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection
for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration.
Note:
The Setup Wizard cannot detect a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
(PPTP) connection. If your ISP uses PPTP, you have to set your
Internet connection through the screen described in
Manual Setup
(Basic Settings)
on page 28.
Manual Setup (Basic Settings)
The Basic Settings screen displays when you select No. I want to configure the Router myself
in the Setup Wizard and is also available from the router menus. It is where you view or
change ISP information. The fields that display vary depending on whether or not your
Internet connection requires a login.
Note:
Check that the country and language are set as described
Setup
Wizard
on page 27 before proceeding with the manual setup.
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To set up the basic settings manually:
1.
Select
Set Up > Basic Settings
and select
Yes
or
No
depending on whether or not
your ISP requires a login.
Figure 11, Basic Settings screen without (left) and with (right)
login
shows both forms of the Basic Settings screen.
Yes
. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to
change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
No
. Enter the account and domain names, as needed.
2.
Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default ADSL settings usually
work fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the ADSL settings and see
ADSL Settings
on page 32 for more information.
3.
If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting.
4.
Click
Apply
to save your settings.
5.
Click
Test
to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within
1 minute, and see
Troubleshooting
on page 145.
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ISP
does
not
require login
ISP
does
require login
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Figure 11. Basic Settings screen without (left) and with (right) login
The following table explains all of the possible fields in the Basic Settings screen. Note that
which fields appear in this screen depends on whether or not a login is required.
Table 11.
Basic Settings Screen Description
Settings
Description
Does Your ISP Require a Login?
• Yes
• No
These fields
display only if
no login is
required.
Account Name
(If required)
Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also be
called the host name.
Domain Name
(If required)
Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
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