December 2010
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Installation (continued from front page)
Step 4: Set Up Internet Access
1. Open a Web browser, type http://www.routerlogin.net,and click Enter.
2. Enter the router user name admin and
default password password. Click OK.
3. When the main settings screen opens,
you are asked if you want to check for an
update. Click Cancel.You can always
check for new firmware later after you are
connected to the Internet.
4. Select the first menu item on the left: Setup Wizard.Make sure Yes is
selected. Then click Next and follow the prompts to complete the Setup Wizard
and be connected to the Internet.
Note for DSL users: If your DSL ISP requires that you enter a user name or
password, you are prompted to enter this information. If you do not have this
information, contact your DSL ISP.
If using DSL, record your information here:
DSL User Name ______________________________________________
DSL Password _______________________________________________
After connecting to the Internet, check for firmware updates by selecting Router
Upgrade and following the on-screen prompts.
Step 5: Set Up Wireless Security
You should set up secure 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless networks. Once your
wireless security is established, your wireless laptops, gaming devices (such as
Wii or Play Station 3 with wireless), and other wireless equipment can safely and
securely connect to the Internet.
1. From the main menu, select Wireless Settings.*
2. Name your wireless networks. Choose names (SSIDs) that are easy for you
to remember (the default names are NETGEAR and NETGEAR-5G).
3. Select a security method. NETGEAR recommends WPA2-PSK (AES).
4. Enter the passphrases. This example uses HomeNetwork1 and
HomeNetwork2.
Note: Your network names (SSIDs) and passphrases are case-sensitive.
Your network name, security method, and passphrase must be the same for
all the wireless devices connected to your router on a network.
5. Click Apply and close your browser.
*Your router menu might display different or additional
features not shown in this image.
2.4 GHz wireless network setup
5 GHz wireless network setup
Names (SSIDs)
Security
Passphrasesgfd
Connect Wireless Devices to Your Router
Record your wireless information here:
2.4 GHz Wireless Network Name (SSID) _______________________
2.4 GHz Wireless Security Passphrase _________________________
5 GHz Wireless Network Name (SSID) _________________________
5 GHz Wireless Security Passphrase ___________________________
If you do not remember your passphrase, type http://www.routerlogin.net into your
browser and log in by entering the user name admin and the password (the default
is password). Then, select Wireless Settings to retrieve your passphrase.
You can add wireless computers and other equipment to your wireless network:
1. Open the wireless software that manages your wireless connections on the
wireless device (iPhone, laptop computer, gaming device) that you want to
connect to your router.
2. The wireless software scans for all wireless networks in your area. Look for your
network—the one you named when you set up your router. Select it.
3. If you set up security, you are prompted for a passphrase or network key. Enter
the passphrase you selected and click Connect.
If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)—NETGEAR calls this
method Push 'N' Connect—you might be prompted to press the WPS button on the
router instead of entering a passphrase. Then:
1. Press the WPS button on the router. It looks similar to .
2. Within 2 minutes, follow the wireless software instructions on the wireless device
to complete the WPS process.
The device will then be connected to your router. Repeat this process to add
other wireless devices.
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