Configuring Basic Connectivity; Using The Setup Manual - NETGEAR WNR1000v3 - Wireless- N Router User Manual

This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area
network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router
using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual, these
settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these
connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further
configuration.
Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial
configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• "Using the Setup Manual" on page 1-1
• "Logging In To Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2
• "Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display" on page 1-4
• "Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard" on page 1-6
• "Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings" on page 1-6
• "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 1-11

Using the Setup Manual

For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup
Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource
CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart
Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your
network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information in this
User Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.
For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the
Resource CD.

Configuring Basic Connectivity

v1.0, February 2010
Chapter 1
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