Connect To The Modem Router; Connect To The Modem Router Through An Ethernet Cable - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

Figure 6. Antennas positioned vertically
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For a multilevel home, position the two antennas in the center vertically, and position the other antennas
at a 45-degree outward angle.
Figure 7.Two antennas in the center positioned vertically, the other antennas at a
45-degree outward angle

Connect to the Modem Router

During and after installation, you can connect to the modem router's network through a wired or WiFi
connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings of your computer
so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable

You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the modem router's
local area network (LAN).
To connect your computer to the modem router with an Ethernet cable:
AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D8500
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