Table Of Contents - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router
Unpack the Modem Router..................................................................................10
Top and Front Panels With LEDs and Buttons.....................................................10
Rear Panel With Ports, Buttons, and a DC Connector.........................................13
USB Ports on the Right Panel..............................................................................13
Product Label.......................................................................................................14
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
Position Your Modem Router................................................................................16
How Active Antennas Improve WiFi Performance................................................17
Position the Active Antennas...............................................................................17
Connect
Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable............................19
Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router...................................................19 Manual
Method...........................................................................................19
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method...................................................................20 Types
of Logins...............................................................................................20
Automatic Internet Setup.................................................................................20
Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service.......................................................21
DSL Service....................................................................................................21
Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router....22
Set Up the Modem Router for Cable Service.......................................................26
Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings.................30
Change the Language.........................................................................................31
Access the Modem Router With NETGEAR genie Apps.....................................32
Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually
Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup................................................34
Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection...................................................36 Specify
an ADSL Connection Without a Login................................................36
Specify an ADSL Connection With a Login and PPPoA or PPPoE Service....39
Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection.....................................................44 Specify
a VDSL Connection Without a Login..................................................44
Specify a VDSL Connection With a Login and PPPoE Service.......................47
Manually Set Up a Cable Internet Connection.....................................................51 Specify
a Cable Connection Without a Login..................................................52
Specify a Cable Connection With a Login and PPPoE Service.......................55
Specify a Cable Connection With a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service...........59
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection....................................................................63 IPv6
Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..............................................63
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................64
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection............................................66
to the Modem Router.............................................................................18
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