Getting Started - NETGEAR R6300 Manual

3. Getting Started

This reviewer guide assumes you have received the R6300 package. The contents of the package are:
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The R6300 router
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The power adapter and AC cable
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An Ethernet cable
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The Installation Guide
Please contact NETGEAR's PR team if any of these pieces are missing.
The first step in setting up the R6300 is finding an appropriate location. For best results, NETGEAR
recommends placing the router:
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Near the center of the area where computers and other wireless devices will operate.
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Within easy reach of an AC power outlet, as well as the Ethernet cable that provides Internet
access – such as a home cable or DSL modem, or an office network.
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At an elevated location, such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceiling between
the router and wireless devices to a minimum.
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Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete
can also affect the wireless signal.
The second step is connecting the R6300 to the Ethernet cable that provides Internet access and then to
AC power. Make sure the R6300 is turned on – the power button is found on the back of the router, at
the bottom.
The third step is connecting your PC, smartphone or tablet to the R6300. As noted above, setting up the
R6300 is quick and easy. The set up process can be managed from any wired or wireless device on the
network that runs a web browser, including PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets.
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To use a wired connection, simply connect the Ethernet cable from the R6300 to your computer.
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To use a wireless connection, connect to the R6300's default WiFi network. The WiFi network
name (SSID) and network key (password) are shown on the router's label.
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