Get Started with NETGEAR genie
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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router
Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router
You can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use
the genie menus and screens to set up your modem router manually. However, before you
start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make sure the
laptops, computers, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so
that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Gather ISP Information
If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your
modem router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service
provider (ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the
Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet
connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your
computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your modem router
automatically logs you in.
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The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
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ISP login name and password
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Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this situation is rare)
WiFi devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the WiFi device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2
wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the modem router. See
31 for information about the modem router’s preconfigured
security settings.
Types of Logins and Access
There are two separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you
understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.
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Wireless modem router login
logs you in to the modem router interface from NETGEAR
genie. See
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
24 for details about this login.
Wireless network key or password
. Your modem router is preset with a unique
wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on
the label located on the bottom of your modem router.
