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Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie
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Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation
When you first set up your router, the NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch
an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use the
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 you to see if a newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed on the top of the screen
.
See
Upgrade the Router Firmware
on page 63 for more information about upgrading
firmware.
Click the message when it shows up, and click
Yes
to upgrade the router with the latest
firmware. 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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Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie
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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 is used to access additional menus and screens.
Menus
(Click the
Advanced
tab to view
more)
Language
Help
Dashboard
(Click to
view
details)
Figure 6. 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 8, 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.
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices, and other equipment
to your wireless network. See
Guest Networks
on page 27 for instructions on how to set up a
guest network.
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Manual Method
1.
Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device
(laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your router. This
software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2.
Look for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of your network during
the setup process, look for the default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and select it. The default
SSID is located on the product label on the bottom of the router.
3.
Enter the router password and click
Connect
. The default router passphrase is located on
the product label on the bottom of the router.
4.
Repeat steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to
a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS, make sure that all wireless devices
to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection
process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that every device in the
network has the same security settings.
To use WPS to join the wireless network:
If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow these steps:
1.
Press the
WPS
button on the router front panel
.
2.
Within 2 minutes, press the
WPS
button on your wireless device or follow the WPS
instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your router.
3.
Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices.
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3.
Genie Basic Settings
Your Internet connection and network
This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the
following figure:
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Internet Setup
•
Attached Devices
•
Parental Controls
•
ReadyShare USB Storage
•
Basic Wireless Settings
•
Guest Networks
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Genie Basic Settings
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Internet Setup
The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change ISP information.
1.
From the Home screen, select
Internet
. The following screen displays:
Scroll to view
more settings
The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether or not your
Internet connection requires a login.
•
Yes
. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to
change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
•
No
. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed.
2.
Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine.
If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings.
3.
Click
Apply
to save your settings.
4.
Click
Test
to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within
1 minute, see
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting
.
Internet Setup Screen Fields
The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Basic Settings screen. Note
that which fields display in this screen depends on whether or not an ISP login is required.
Does Your ISP Require a Login?
Answer either yes or no.
These fields display when no login is required:
•
Account Name (If required)
. Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might
also be called the host name.
•
Domain Name (If required)
. Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
These fields display when your ISP requires a login:
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