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Connect to the Network and Access the Router
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When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all
the information needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the
following information to set up your router:
•
The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
•
ISP login name and password
•
Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet
connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer
to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs
you in.
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes
about 15
minutes to complete.
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router:
1.
Turn the router on by pressing the
On/Off
button.
2.
Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the router with an Ethernet
cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on the label.
Note:
If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection
to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
3.
Launch a web browser.
The screen that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before:
•
The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to
http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR genie screen displays.
•
If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type
in the
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen.
4.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the router to the Internet.
5.
If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following:
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•
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 receiving power and that its Power LED is lit green.
•
Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
•
Browse to
.
•
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),
change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
6.
If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
a.
Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
b.
Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
c.
Read
Chapter 13, Troubleshooting
. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR
product and contact NETGEAR technical support.
Log In to the Router
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch a
web browser on a computer that is connected to the router. If you want to view or change
settings for the router, you can use genie again.
To log in to the router:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
Change the Language
By default, the language is set to
Auto
.
To change the language:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
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The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.
In the upper right corner, select a language from the list.
5.
When prompted, click the
OK
button to confirm this change.
The screen refreshes with the language that you selected.
Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps
The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home
network. The genie app can help you with the following:
•
Automatically repair common wireless network problems.
•
Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic
meter, speed test, and more.
To use the genie app to access the router:
1.
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at
www.NETGEAR.com/genie
.
2.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
3.
Launch the genie app.
The genie app dashboard screen displays.
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3.
Specify Your Internet Settings
Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the genie
to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can
also customize or specify your Internet settings.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
•
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
•
Specify IPv6 Internet Connections
•
Change the MTU Size
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Use the Internet Setup Wizard
You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your
router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the genie screens that display the first time you
connect to your router to set it up.
To use the Setup Wizard:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Setup Wizard
.
5.
Select the
Yes
radio button.
If you select the
No
radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup screen (see
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
on page
21).
6.
Click the
Next
button.
The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to
determine your Internet configuration.
When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the
free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.

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