Before You Connect To The Modem Router; Wired Connection; Wifi Connection; Types Of Logins - NETGEAR D6100 User Manual

AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100

Before You Connect to the Modem Router

During and after installation, you can connect to the modem router's network through a wired
or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the
settings of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Wired Connection

You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the
modem router's local area network (LAN).

WiFi Connection

You can connect to the modem router's WiFi network, which is listed on the product label in
the WiFi Network Name (SSID) field. The password that you must use to connect to the WiFi
network is listed in the Network Key (Password) field.
Figure 5. Modem router product label with WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key)

Types of Logins

Separate types of logins serve different purposes. This section describes the differences so
that you know which login to use when.
Types of logins:
• ISP login. The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs you in to your
Internet service. Your ISP gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If
you cannot find this login information, contact your ISP.
• WiFi network key or password. Your modem router is preset with a unique WiFi
network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the product
label. Use this information to connect a WiFi device to the WiFi network of the modem
router.
• Modem router login. This logs you in to the modem router interface from an Internet
browser as admin.
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