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In addition to the antennas, viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components:
LED Off/On switch
. Move the
LED Off/On
switch to to the
Off
position to turn off all LEDs, except for the Power
LED.
Reset button
. For information about using the
Reset
button, see
Use the Reset Button
on page 222.
Ethernet LAN ports
. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the modem router to LAN devices.
These ports are colored yellow.
Internet port
. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the modem router to a fiber or cable modem.
This port is colored red.
You can use either the Internet port or the DSL port for WAN connectivity.
Note
DSL port
. One RJ-11 DSL port for connecting the modem router to an ADSL or VDSL line. This port is colored
gray. In the previous figure, the DSL port is marked VDSL.
You can use either the DSL port or the Internet port for WAN connectivity.
Note
DC power connector
. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power connector.
Power On/Off button
. Press the
Power On/Off
button to provide power to the modem router.
USB Ports on the Left Panel
Two 3.0 USB ports are located on the left panel.
Figure 4. USB ports
eSATA Port on the Right Panel
An eSATA port is located on the right panel.
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Figure 5. eSATA port
Connect an eSATA Device
To connect an eSATA device:
Use an eSATA cable to connect your device to the eSATA port on the side of the modem router as shown.
Bottom Panel Product Label
The product label on the bottom panel of the modem router lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID)
and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the modem router.
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Figure 6. Modem router product label
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2
Install and Access the Modem Router and
Its Network
This chapter describes how you can install and access the modem router and its network.
The chapter contains the following sections:
Position Your Modem Router
on page 20
Connect to the Modem Router
on page 21
Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service
on page 24
Set Up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service
on page 32
Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings
on page 38
Change the Language
on page 40
Change the admin Password
on page 40
Set Up Password Recovery
on page 41
Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware
on page 42
Access the Modem Router With the NETGEAR genie App
on page 42
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Position Your Modem Router
The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However,
the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement
of your modem router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the
range.
Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your modem router’s signal.WiFi access
points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access.
Position your modem router according to the following guidelines:
Place your modem router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and
within line of sight to your WiFi devices.
Make sure that the modem router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired
computers.
Place the modem router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the modem
router and your other devices.
Place the modem router away from electrical devices such as these:
Ceiling fans
Home security systems
Microwaves
Computers
Base of a cordless phone
2.4 GHz cordless phone
Place the modem router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such
as these:
Solid metal door
Aluminum studs
Fish tanks
Mirrors
Brick
Concrete
If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference.
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