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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:

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On an upper floor of a multifloor home or office.

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Close to a window but avoiding direct sunlight. A window location gives the best

conditions for receiving a strong 4G signal strength.

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

preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.

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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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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.

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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

.

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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.