Of Logins; Automatic Internet Setup - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D8500
connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection process, the client
gets the security settings from the modem router so that every device in the network supports the same
security settings.
To use WPS to connect a device to the WiFi network of the modem router:
1. Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. Check the WPS instructions for your computer or mobile device.
3. Press the WPS button of the modem router for three seconds.
4. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your computer or mobile device, or follow the WPS
instructions that came with the computer or device.
The WPS process automatically sets up the computer or device with the network password and
connects the computer or device to the WiFi network of the modem router.
For more information, see
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins serve different purposes.This section describes the differences so that you know
which login to use when.
Types of logins:
•
ISP login.The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs you in to your Internet
service.Your ISP gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this
login information, contact your ISP.
•
WiFi network key or password.Your modem router is preset with a unique WiFi network name (SSID)
and password for WiFi access.This information is on the modem router label. Use this information to
connect a computer or mobile device to the WiFi network of the modem router.
• Modem router login.This logs you in to the modem router's web pages from a web browser as admin.

Automatic Internet Setup

You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant to set up the modem router automatically or you can use
the modem router's web pages to set up the modem router manually.The installation assistant launches
the first time that you set up the Internet connection for your modem router and runs on any device with a
web browser.
The installation assistant functions with both types of Internet service that the modem router supports:
•
DSL service.You can install your modem router for DSL service (the modem router supports ADSL
and VDSL service). For more information, see
21.
•
Cable service.You can install your modem router for cable service. For more information, see
Up the Modem Router for Cable Service
Note After initial installation and setup, the NETGEAR Setup Wizard is always accessible
to assist you with setting up an installation with DSL service or an installation with
Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network
Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service
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