Set Up Your Modem Router For Dsl Service; Dsl Service - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

cable service. For more information, see
Setup
Whether you install your modem router for DSL service or for cable service, you can always use the modem
router's web pages to set up the modem router manually.
Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the settings that are
described here are specified for the computers and devices in the network.
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information
that you need to connect to the Inter For DSL service, you might need the following information to set up
your modem router:
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The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
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ISP login name and password
•
Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
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 InterWhen you start
an Internet application, your modem router automatically logs you in.

Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service

You can install your modem router for DSL service or for cable service. If you use a DSL modem, follow
the procedure that is described in
on page 22. If you use a cable modem, follow the procedure that is described in
for Cable Service on page 26.

DSL Service

Make sure that your ADSL or VDSL service is active before you install the modem router.You need the
following information to install your DSL modem and connect to the Internet:
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DSL user name and password.This information is included in the welcome letter that your DSL
Internet service provider (ISP) sent you when you signed up for your service. Record your DSL Internet
service account user name and password.
•
Your telephone number or DSL account number. If you do not use voice service, you can use your
DSL account number in place of a phone number.
If you do not know or cannot locate your DSL user name and password, call your DSL ISP. Be specific
when speaking with your DSL ISP. For example, you could say, "I need my DSL service user name and
password.
Can you help me?"
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.
AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D8500
on page 34.
Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router
Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial
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Set Up the Modem Router