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Launch a web browser. The NETGEAR posts. installation assistant displays. Position the antennas as shown. If you do not see the NETGEAR installation assistant, enter www.routerlogin.net in the 2. Connect the modem router to a DSL address field of the web browser. If a service (ADSL or VDSL).
LEDs The LEDs on the top of the modem router light to indicate modem router activity: Power Internet 2.4 GHz WiFi 5 GHz WiFi USB 3.0 port 1 USB 3.0 port 2 Ethernet ports 1–4 WiFi On/Off button with LED WPS button with LED Rear Panel The connections and buttons on the rear panel of the...
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If you do not know or cannot locate your DSL user name and password, call your DSL ISP. Note: If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR services, tell them that you need only your DSL user name and password; you do not need support.
Install Your Modem Router Make sure that your Internet service is active before you install your modem router. ¾ To install your modem router: 1. Attach the antennas. a. Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the modem router. b.
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2. Connect the modem router to a DSL service (ADSL or VDSL). ADSL or VDSL Internet Modem router Phone cable microfilter a. Install the DSL microfilter between your phone line and a phone. b. Use the phone cable to connect the microfilter to the DSL port on the modem router.
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3. Add power to the modem router: Modem router Power adapter a. Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. b. Wait for the Power LED to light white. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button.
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5. Connect a device. Ethernet cable Computer Modem router Phone cable Power DSL microfilter adapter ADSL or VDSL Internet You can use a wired connection to connect a computer to the modem router, or you can use a WiFi connection to connect a computer or WiFi device to the modem router: •...
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IP address from the modem router automatically. If you still do not see the NETGEAR installation assistant, log in to the modem router so that the NETGEAR installation assistant can detect your Internet connection.
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WiFi Network Name and Password The preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key) are unique to your modem router, like a serial number. Because the modem router automatically uses WiFi security, you don’t need to set it up. The WiFi settings are on the label. We recommend that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the label if you forget them.
Join the WiFi Network You can either use Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its password. For help with the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help that came with that computer or device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.
View or Change the Modem Router Settings After you use the NETGEAR installation assistant to set up the modem router, you can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. Log In to the Modem Router ¾...
Change the admin Password ¾ To change the admin password: 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Enter www.routerlogin.net in the address field of the browser. A login window displays. 3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
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Recover a Forgotten admin Password The default password for the admin user name is password. If you changed the password and enabled the password recovery feature, you can retrieve this password. ¾ To retrieve a forgotten admin password: 1. Launch a web browser. 2.
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Find a Forgotten WiFi Security Password The preset WiFi password is on the label on the modem router. If you changed your WiFi password and forgot what it is, log in to the modem router to view its current WiFi password. ¾...
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Share USB Devices on the WiFi Network ReadySHARE lets you access and share USB storage devices connected to the modem router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.) ¾ To access the USB device from a Windows computer: 1.
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User radio button and enter admin for the name and password for the password. For more information about access control, see the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the modem router’s user interface.
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¾ To back up your Windows computer: 1. Connect a USB HDD to the appropriate port on the modem router. 2. Download ReadySHARE Vault from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows computer. 3. Launch ReadySHARE Vault. The ReadySHARE Vault dashboard displays.
On each computer that will share the printer, do the following: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it. c. Select the language.
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Download the NETGEAR genie App The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and more: •...
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.