Connect Wireless Devices To Your Router; Manual Installation; Preset Wireless Security; Manual Method - NETGEAR DGN1000 Installation Manual

Manual Installation

(Linux, Mac, or PC with No CD Drive)
1. Follow Steps 1 - 3 to connect the DGN1000 modem router to your computer.
2. Check that the power LED is green, and if not, power on the modem router and
wait for the power LED light to turn green.
Set up Internet Connectivity
1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the web browser address bar. Press Enter.
2. Type admin for the user name and password for the password. Click OK.
3. Select Setup Wizard in the top-left corner and make sure Yes is selected under
Auto-Detect Connection Type. Click Next to complete the Setup Wizard.
4. Select Basic Settings to see your settings.
Note: If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) requires you to log in, enter your ISP
login information when prompted. The ISP login is not the same as the router login.
If you do not have your ISP login information, contact your ISP and record it here:
ISP user name: __________________________
ISP password: ___________________________

Preset Wireless Security

This product has a preset unique Wifi Network Name (SSID) and WPA/WPA2-
PSK passphrase that are located on the label on the bottom of the product. The
default SSID and passphrase are uniquely generated for every device to protect
and maximize your wireless security.
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the WiFi Network Name (SSID)
and WPA/WPA2-PAK passphrase. If you change these settings during the
installation process, the information on the bottom of the product does not apply.
WiFi Network Name (SSID)
If you changed the default wireless settings, record them here:
Wireless Network Name (SSID) ______________________
Wireless Security Passphrase _______________________
To retrieve your passphrase, type
user name admin and your password (default is password). Select Wireless
Settings to retrieve your passphrase.
Do not stack equipment, or place equipment in tight spaces, in drawers, or
on carpets. Make sure your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches of
air space.
This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the European Union,
this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction
February 2012
implementing the WEEE Directive.
WPA/WPA2-PSK Passphrase
http://www.routerlogin.net and log in with the

Connect Wireless Devices to Your Router

Choose either the manual or WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) method to add wireless
devices and other equipment to your wireless network.

Manual Method

1. Open the software tool that manages your wireless connections on the device
(laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your
router. This tool scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2. Look for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of your
network during the setup process, look for the default WiFi Network Name
(SSID) and select it. The default WiFi Network Name (SSID) is located on the
product label on the bottom of the router.
3. Enter the passphrase and click Connect. The default passphrase is located on
the product label on the bottom of the router.
4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 to add other wireless devices.
WPS Method
If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow these steps:
1. Press the WPS button on the router. It looks similar to
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the
WPS instructions that came with your wireless device. The device is now
connected to your router.
3. Repeat steps 1 - 2 to add other WPS wireless devices.
Note: WPS does not support WEP security. If you try to connect a WEP client to
your network using WPS, it will not work.
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