NETGEAR R8000 Installation Manual page 2

You can use this diagram to connect your router or follow the detailed instructions in this booklet.
1. Extend the antennas.
Position the antennas for the best WiFi
performance.
NETGEAR recommends that you position
all of the antennas vertically as shown.
2. Prepare your modem.
Unplug your modem's power. If it has a
battery backup, remove the battery.
3. Connect your modem.
Plug in your modem. Put the battery back
in. Then cable the modem to the yellow
Internet port on the router.
4. Power on the router.
The Power LED lights amber and then
turns white when the router is ready.
Internet
5. Connect a computer.
You can use an Ethernet
DSL or cable
cable or connect with WiFi.
To connect with WiFi, use
the WiFi network name and
password on the product
label.
Ethernet cable
Router
Ethernet cable
Power
adapter
Modem
6. Log in to the router.
Launch a web browser.
NETGEAR genie displays.
If you do not see genie, enter
www.routerlogin.net in the address
field of the web browser. When prompted,
enter admin for the user name and
password for the password.
Follow the genie steps to connect to the
Internet.
7. Get free apps.
During the installation process, genie
prompts you to download two free apps:
• genie app. A personal dashboard that
lets you monitor, control, and repair
your home network.
• ReadySHARE Vault app. Enables
automatic continuous backup of a
Windows computer to a USB drive
that's connected to your router.
8. Get the user manual.
You can get the user manual online at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com
or through a link in the product's user
interface.
Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your
product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com.
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone
support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the
NETGEAR website.
For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support
resources.
You can get the user manual online at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product's
user interface.