Connect To The Network; Wired Connection; Wifi Connection - NETGEAR D2200D-1FRNAS User Manual

Connect to the Network

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

Wired Connection

You can connect your computer to the gateway using an Ethernet cable and join the
gateway's local area network (LAN).
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To connect your computer to the gateway with an Ethernet cable:
1. Make sure that the gateway has power (its Power LED is lit).
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to Ethernet port E2, E3, or E4 on the gateway.
Note: Do not use port E1 during setup.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN). A message might display on
your computer page to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected.

WiFi Connection

You can connect to the gateway's WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can
find and select the WiFi network. For information about using WPS, see
page 49.
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To find and select the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the gateway has power (its Power LED is lit).
2. On your computer or wireless device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name is on the gateway's label.
3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The password is on the gateway's label.
Your wireless device connects to the WiFi network.
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