Package Contents The box contains the following items: Power adapter Filter/splitter Phone cable Ethernet cable Modem router Note: Your package might contain more items. The filter, phone cable, or splitter provided depends on the region, and in some locations, a CD is included. Note: If your subscriber line supports ADSL2+ Annex J, your package also...
Before You Begin You can connect your modem router directly to a DSL line. Note: 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. Locate it and have it on hand before you start the installation procedure.
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I need my DSL service user name and password. Can you help me? Note: If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR services, tell them you need only your DSL user name and password; you do not need support.
Install Your Modem Router A microfilter filters DSL interference out of standard phone equipment that shares the line with DSL service. Examples of devices are telephones, fax machines, answering machines, and caller ID displays. To install your modem router: 1.
a. Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the phone. b. Connect the DSL port of the modem router to the ADSL port of the microfilter. c. Use an ADSL microfilter for every phone line in the house if your modem router and telephone connect to the same phone line.
b. Wait for the WiFi LED on the front panel to light. c. If no LEDs are lit, press the Power On/Off button on the modem router. 3. Connect a computer. Computer LAN port You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly. •...
4. Launch a browser. The first time that you connect to the modem router, the genie screen displays. Follow the genie steps to connect to the Internet If NETGEAR genie Does Not Display • Close and reopen the browser. Type www.routerlogin.net in the address bar, and enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
WiFi network name Network key (SSID) (password) NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi SSID or password. If you do change the settings, the SSID and password on the label no longer apply.
Wireless Network Settings Record the preset wireless settings on the label on the bottom of the modem router 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):...
Join the Wireless Network You can use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the manual method to join your wireless network. To join the network using WPS: Press the WPS button on the modem router. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless computer or device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with your wireless device to complete the WPS process.
Access the Modem Router to Make Changes After you use NETGEAR 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.
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The Basic Home screen displays: To change the password for the modem router user name: Log in to the modem router. On the ADVANCED tab, select Administration > Set Password. The Set Password screen displays. Type your old password and type the new password twice.
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Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. Click the Apply button. When prompted, answer questions. The answers are saved. To use password recovery to retrieve a forgotten password: To use this feature, you must have enabled password recovery. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the modem router.
NETGEAR genie App Download the free genie app from www.NETGEAR.com/genie. Automatically fix common network problems and easily manage your home network connections. Other Features For additional features, including Live Parental Controls, traffic metering, guest access, and more, log in to your modem router at...
Reset the Modem Router to Factory Settings You can return the modem router to its factory settings. On the right panel of the modem router, use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for at least seven seconds.
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You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.