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Use NETGEAR Genie After Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an
Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR
Genie again 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
or
.
The login window displays:
admin
********
3.
Enter
admin
for the router user name and
password
for the router password, both in
lowercase letters.
Note:
The router user name and password are different from the user name
and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See
Types of Logins
and Access
on page
14 for more information.
Upgrade Router Firmware
When you set up your router and are connected to the Internet, the router automatically
checks for newer firmware. If newer firmware is available, a message is displayed on the top
of the screen. See
Upgrade the Router Firmware
on page
74 for more information about
upgrading firmware.
To upgrade your firmware:
1.
Click the message when it displays.
2.
Click
Yes
to upgrade the router with the latest firmware.
3.
After the upgrade, the router restarts.
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 and the Power
LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.
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Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
The 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 more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top, there is an
Advanced tab that lets you access additional menus and screens.
Menus
(Click the
Advanced
tab to view
more)
Language
Help
Dashboard
(Click to
view details)
Figure 5. Router Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help
Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the
router
.
Internet
. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.
Wireless
. View or change the wireless settings for your 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 router, then it is displayed
here.
Guest Network
. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your router’s Internet
connection.
Advanced tab
. 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 9, Advanced Settings
.
Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
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
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. See
Guest
Networks
on page
31 for instructions for how to set up a guest network.
Manual Method
With the manual method, you 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 is on the router label. If you
changed these settings, then look for the network name that you used.
3.
Enter the 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, you 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 side of the router.
2.
Within 2 minutes, press the
WPS
button on your wireless computer or 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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NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App
The genie app is your home network dashboard. It lets you easily view, manage, and control
your entire home network, and helps you fix common network problems. You can use the
genie app or the genie mobile app.
Internet
STATUS
GOOD
Network Map
Number of devices 16
Parental Controls
WiFi Connection
STATUS
Connected
Router Settings
Click here
ReadySHARE
Click here
Click here
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at:
www.netgear.com/genie
.
From the genie app, you can do the following:
Internet
. Monitor and repair Internet connectivity issues for both wired and wireless
connections.
WiFi Connection
. View or change your router wireless settings.
Router Settings
. Log in to your router to view or change its settings.
Network map
. View network devices connected to your network.
Parental Controls
. Manage parental controls to protect devices in your network from
inappropriate content.
ReadySHARE
. If you connected a USB storage device or printer to the USB port on the
router, then you can access its contents.
Support
. Support FAQs are available on your computer without an Internet connection.
You can get answers to common router issues here. Some simple network tools are
available to help you debug the network as well.
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NETGEAR genie Mobile App
To install the genie mobile app:
1.
Use your mobile device to navigate to the Apple AppStore or Google Play for Android,
and search for NETGEAR genie. You can use the following QR codes to speed up this
process:
Android App
iPad App
iPhone App
2.
Install the app on your iPad or phone.
3.
Launch the app, and it displays the dashboard screen.
To use this app, you need a WiFi connection from your phone or iPad to your NETGEAR
home network. From this app you can do the following:
Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network.
View a map of your network.
Set up or manage Parental Controls.
Use Traffic Meter to check your Internet usage.
With My Media, play media on devices on your network.

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