Connect To The Network; Connect To The Network Using A Wired Connection; Find And Connect To The Wifi Network; Wifi Connection Using Wps - NETGEAR Nighthawk RS400 User Manual

Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400

Connect to the network

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

Connect to the network using a wired connection

You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the
router's local area network (LAN).
To connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable a LAN port on the router.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN).

Find and connect to the WiFi network

Note: If you use a smartphone or tablet, you can scan the QR code on therouter to join
its WiFi network. You can also use the following procedure.
To find and connect to the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network.
The preset WiFi network name is on the router label. If you customized the WiFi
network name, use your new WiFi network name.
3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The preset WiFi password is on the router label. If you customized the WiFi password,
use your new WiFi password.
Your device connects to the WiFi network.

WiFi connection using WPS

You can connect your WPS-enabled device to the router's WiFi network with Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi network.
Connect to the Router's Network
and Automatically Set Up the
Internet Connection
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