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Attach the Stand

For optimal wireless network performance, use the stand (included in the package) to

position your router upright.

1.

Orient your router vertically.

2.

Insert the tabs of the stand into the slots on the bottom of your router as shown.

Place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the

Ethernet cables for your wired computers).

Position Your Router

The router lets you access your network from virtually 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. For

best results, place your router:

•

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.

•

With the antennas in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage or in a

horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage, as applicable.

Cable Your Router

The installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on the first page. This

section walks you through cabling with detailed illustrations.

1.

Connect the router, the computer, and the modem.

2.

Turn off and unplug the modem. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.

Internet

DSL or cable

Modem

3.

Locate the Ethernet cable (

1

) that connects your computer to the modem.

1

2

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4.

Disconnect the cable from the modem (

2

). You will connect it to the router later.

5.

Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that

Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet port of the router (

3

).

3

6.

Locate the cable you removed from the modem in step 2. Securely insert that cable (

4

) into

a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1.

4

7.

Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. It is important

that you start your network in the correct sequence (first power on the modem, and after it

finishes starting up, power on the router).

Verify the Cabling

Verify that your router is cabled correctly by checking the router LEDs. Turn on the router by

pressing the

On/Off

button on the back.

•

The Power LED lights amber when the router is turned on.

•

The LAN port LEDs light green for each computer that is cabled to the router.

•

The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band LED is lit, and the 5.0 GHz N-Band LED is lit.

•

The Internet LED is lit. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely

attached to the router Internet port and the modem, and that the modem is powered on.

Verify that the LAN

LEDs (1 through 4) are lit for any computers cabled to the router by

an Ethernet cable.

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Getting Started with NETGEAR genie

Connecting 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.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•

Router Setup Preparation

•

Types of Logins and Access

•

Use NETGEAR genie after Installation

•

Upgrade the Firmware

•

Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

•

Join Your Wireless Network

•

NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie

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Router Setup Preparation

You can allow NETGEAR genie to automatically set up your router, or you can use the genie

menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get

your ISP information and make sure the computers and 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). Consult the documentation that

came with your computer or operating system for instructions about how to do this.

Gather ISP Information

If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your

router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider

(ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet.

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. Make sure that you have the following information:

•

The ISP configuration information for your DSL account

•

ISP login name and password

•

Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)

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

Different types of logins 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

NETGEAR genie after Installation

on page

16 for details about this login.

•

ISP login

logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with

this login information, typically in a letter. If you cannot find this login information, contact

your service provider.

•

WiFi password

. The preset SSID (WiFi network name) and preset WiFi password for

your router are unique. This information is on the label on the bottom of your router.