Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. The box should contain the following items. If any items are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label N300 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router...
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Compliance You can use this diagram to cable your modem router or follow the instructions in this booklet. Declarations of Conformity For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649.
Contents Before You Begin 2 Install Your Modem Router 3 Preset Wireless Security 5 Wireless Network Settings 6 Add Wireless Devices to the Network 7 WPS Method 7 Manual Method 7 Access the Modem Router to Make Changes 8 Troubleshooting 9 ReadySHARE Access 11 Other Features 12...
Before You Begin Make sure that your DSL service is active before you install the modem router. You need the information listed here to install your DSL modem and connect to the Internet. Please locate it and have it on hand before you start the installation procedure. •...
Install Your Modem Router A microfilter filters DSL interference out of standard phone equipment that shares the same line with your DSL service. Example devices are telephones, fax machines, answering machines, and caller ID displays. 1. Connect the ADSL. Line a.
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2. Add power to the modem router. Internet Line a. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. b. Wait for the WiFi LED on the front panel to turn on. If none of the LEDs on the front panel are on, press the Power On/ Off button on the rear panel of the modem router.
This information is located on the label on the bottom of the product. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). If you do change the settings, the security SSID and password on the bottom of the product no longer apply.
Wireless Network Settings Record the default preset wireless settings that are printed on the label in the space below for easy reference. WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): If you change the default settings, record them here for easy reference and store this booklet in a safe place: WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password):...
This utility scans for all wireless networks in your area. Look for the preset NETGEAR WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The SSID is located on the product label on the bottom of the router.
Access the Modem Router to Make Changes After you use NETGEAR Genie to set up the modem router, you can log in to the router to view its settings or make changes. To log in to the modem router: Launch a web browser from a computer or a wireless device that is connected to the modem router.
See the User Manual for more information about the modem router screens. To change the password for the modem router user name: Log in to the modem router. Select Maintenance > Set Password to display the Set Password screen: Type your old password and type the new password twice.
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If the modem router does not power on: Check your cables. • Disconnect and reconnect each cable. There is usually an audible click when the cable is correctly connected. • See if the telephone cable connecting your DSL modem router to the wall jack is plugged into a filter. A filter is not required if you do not have telephone voice service.
Note: If your USB device requires a power supply, you have to use it when connecting your USB device to a NETGEAR router or gateway. It might take up to 2 minutes before the USB drive is ready for sharing after it is connected to the router.
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