Configure the Router and Test the
Connection
Now you configure the router to work with your DSL or cable connection. You configure your
router using Internet browser software such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape
Navigator® 4.7 or later. You can either use the
Smart Wizard
or configure the router yourself.
1.
Start a browser on the computer connected to the router.
2.
In the
Address
or
Location
box, type
http://192.168.0.1
and press
Enter
or
Return
.
Note:
You may want to bookmark this address in your browser for handy access in
the future.
3.
In the
User Name
box, type
admin
4.
In the
Password
box, type
password
5.
Click
OK
.
The router’s
Setup Wizard
page appears.
6.
To have the
Setup Wizard
automatically configure the router, click
Yes
, click
Next
and
follow the instructions on screen.
To configure it yourself, click
No
, then click
Next
and continue with the steps listed here.
7.
Fill in the form on the
Basic Settings
page. (Refer to page 4 where you filled in the
information previously.)
Note:
Helpful information appears on the right side of the page to assist you as you
fill in the form. You may also find pertinent information in the
NETGEAR Router ISP
Guide
.
8.
Click
Apply
to have your information sent to the router.
Test the Connection
1.
Click the
Test
button on the
Basic Settings
page.
This should open a new browser window and take you to NETGEAR’s Web site
(www.NETGEAR.com).
Note:
If NETGEAR’S Web site doesn’t appear, go to
Troubleshooting
on page 11.
2.
Close the browser window showing NETGEAR’s success page.
3.
Click the
Logout
button on the left navigation area.
Note:
If you get asked about closing the browser window, click
Yes
.
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