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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 4. Open browser telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.
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 devices, tell them you need only your DSL user name and password;...
Install Your Modem Router Note: Keep your modem router in a vertical position. Installing your modem router involves the following high-level steps: • Connect the Router to Your Internet Service • Power on Your Router • Connect a Computer • Open a Web Browser Each of these steps is explained in more detail in the following sections.
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Use an ADSL microfilter for every phone line in the house if your modem router and telephone connect to the same phone line. Plugs into the ADSL line To connect to a cable/fiber modem: Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router.
Power on Your Router To power on your router: Connect the power adapter to the router, and plug the power adapter into an outlet. Wait until the WiFi LED turns solid blue.
Connect a Computer You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly. • Use an Ethernet cable (not provided) to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your router. • Or connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings on the label on the bottom of the router.
Open a Web Browser To display the NETGEAR genie installation wizard: Open a web browser. The NETGEAR genie installation wizard displays. If you do not see the genie screen, close and reopen the browser, and enter http://routerlogin.net in the address bar. See Troubleshooting on page 19.
(SSID) and password are here. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset SSID or password. If you do change the settings, the security SSID and password on the bottom of the product no longer apply. Note: Your network name (SSID) and password are case-sensitive.
Wireless Network Settings Record the default preset wireless settings that are printed on the label in the spaces here for easy reference. 2.4 GHz WiFi network name (SSID): 2.4 GHz network key (password): 5 GHz WiFi network name (SSID): 5 GHz network key (password): If you change the default settings, record them here for easy reference, and then store this booklet in a safe place: 2.4 GHz WiFi network name (SSID):...
Join the Wireless Network You can use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the manual method to join your wireless network. WPS Method WPS lets you join your WiFi network without typing the password. If your wireless device supports WPS, the first time you join the network, you might be prompted to press the WPS button on the modem router.
Access the Router to Make Changes After you use genie to set up the modem router, you can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. To log in to the modem router: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the modem router.
ReadySHARE Number of devices 16 Click here Click here Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.netgear.com/genie. From the genie app, you can view and configure settings for the following: • Internet. Monitor and repair Internet connectivity issues for both wired and wireless connections.
To install the genie mobile app: Use your mobile device to navigate to the Apple AppStore or Google Play for Android and search for NETGEAR genie. You can use the following QR codes to speed up this process: iPad app...
Launch the app to display the dashboard screen. To use this app, you need a WiFi connection from your phone or iPad to your NETGEAR home network. • Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network. • View a map of your network.
Click Connect. The readyshareconnect.exe file (for Windows) is available to download here: www.netgear.com/readyshare ReadySHARE Printer The USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB device from the computer that is connected to the USB port on your router.
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When you launch the USB Control Center utility, a screen similar to the following displays: The main screen shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and its status. Available. The device is available from the computer that you are using.
Control Center Configuration Select Tools > Configuration to display the following screen: Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Select this check box to have the utility start automatically when you are logged in to Windows. Timeout. Specify the time-out value for holding the USB resource when it is not in use.
USB Printer The first time that you use a printer, you need to click Connect. You might be asked to install the driver for this printer. After the driver is installed, the printer status changes to Available. Note: Some USB printers (for example, HP and Lexmark printers) request that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do so.
Scan with a Multifunction Printer You can use the scan feature of a multifunction printer. Make sure that the printer status shows as Available. Click the Network Scanner button. The scanning window activates so you can perform scans. Troubleshooting If the browser does not display the web page: •...
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required. A filter that is installed where it is not needed might eliminate your ADSL signal. Power down your modem router, and then power it up again. a. Turn off the modem router. b. Unplug the power adapter cord and all other cables from the back of the modem router.
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