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Insert the SIM Card
If your router did not come with a SIM already installed, then gently insert an active Verizon
SIM card into the SIM card slot on the back of the router. You should hear a “click” sound
when the SIM card has been inserted properly. The SIM card can be acquired from your
authorized Verizon wireless retailer.
Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network from 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 router. For example, the
thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range.
Use the Signal Quality LED on the front panel to position the router for best signal strength.
Also for best results, place your router:
•
On an upper floor of a multifloor home or office.
•
Close to a window but avoiding direct sunlight. A window location gives the best
conditions for receiving a strong 4G signal strength.
•
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 router and your other devices to a minimum.
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Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling
fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or the base of a cordless phone or
2.4 GHz cordless phone.
•
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.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
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2.
Getting Started with NETGEAR genie
Connecting to the router
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete
cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Router Setup
•
Types of Logins and Access
•
NETGEAR genie Setup
•
Use the NETGEAR genie
•
Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)
•
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
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Router Setup
The router comes with a default configuration. If you want to change from the default
configuration, you can use the NETGEAR genie menus and screens to set up your router
manually. However, before you start the setup process, you have to have your ISP
information available and make sure the laptops, computers, and other 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).
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 router.
Types of Logins and Access
This router has 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.
•
Router login
logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR genie. See
Use the
NETGEAR genie
on page 15 for details about this login.
•
Wireless network key or password
. Your 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 router.
NETGEAR genie Setup
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser.
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router:
1.
Turn the router on by pressing the
On/Off
button, if not done yet.
2.
Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly (with
the preset security settings listed on the bottom label) to your router.
3.
Launch your Internet browser.
•
If this session is the first time you are setting up the Internet connection for your
router, the browser automatically goes to http://192.168.0.1, and the NETGEAR genie
screen displays.
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If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type
in the address field
for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See
Use the NETGEAR
genie
on page 15.
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 router.
•
Make sure that the router is ready to use. Its Power LED should light.
•
Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the
previous page.
•
Browse to
.
•
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this type of setting is uncommon),
change the setting to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
If the 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 8, Troubleshooting
. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and
contact NETGEAR technical support.
Use the NETGEAR genie
You can use NETGEAR genie if you want to view or change settings for the router.
1.
Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router.
2.
Type
.
The login screen displays:
admin
********
3.
Enter
admin
for the router user name and
password
for the router password, both in
lowercase letters.

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