Router Setup Preparation; Use Standard Tcp/Ip Properties For Dhcp; Replace An Existing Router; Adapters And Security Settings - NETGEAR DGND3800B User Manual

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B

Router Setup Preparation

You can set up your modem router with the Setup Wizard as described in
page 21 or manually as described in
before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make
sure the computers, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you have to use the
Note:
manual setup method.

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP

If you configured your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings
back so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). See
Supplemental Information

Replace an Existing Router

To replace an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it aside
before starting the router setup.

Adapters and Security Settings

A wireless adapter is the wireless radio in your computer that lets the computer connect to a
wireless network. Most computers come with an adapter already installed, but if it is outdated
or slow, you can purchase a USB adapter to plug into a USB port.
Make sure the wireless adapter in each computer in your wireless network supports the same
security settings as the modem router.
If you connect devices to your modem router using WPS as
Note:
described in
those devices assume the security settings of the router.

Gather ISP Information

You need the following information to set up your modem router and to check that your
Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided
you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this
information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no
Manual Setup (Basic Settings)
for more information.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Router Internet Setup
17
Setup Wizard
on page 22. However,
Appendix A,
on page 33,
on