Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router
Unpack Your Modem Router................................................................................10
Attach the Antennas.............................................................................................10
Top Panel with LEDs............................................................................................11
Back Panel With Ports, Buttons, Connectors, and a Switch.................................14
Side Panels With USB Ports................................................................................16
Label....................................................................................................................16
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
Position Your Modem Router................................................................................18
Connect to the Modem Router.............................................................................19
Manual Method...........................................................................................19
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method...................................................................20
Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service.......................................................21
Set Up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service.........................................26
Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings.................29
Change the Language.........................................................................................30
Change the admin Password...............................................................................30
Set Up Password Recovery.................................................................................31
Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware..................................31
Access the Modem Router With the NETGEAR genie App.................................32
Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually
Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup................................................34
Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection...................................................36
Specify an ADSL Connection Without a Login................................................36
Specify an ADSL Connection With a Login and PPPoA or PPPoE Service....39
Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection.....................................................43
Specify a VDSL Connection Without a Login..................................................43
Specify a VDSL Connection With a Login and PPPoE Service.......................45
Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection.......................................48
Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection Without a Login Requirement...............49
Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection With a Login Requirement and PPPoE
Service............................................................................................................52
IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..............................................55
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