Chapter 1: Configuring Basic Connectivity
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Configuring Basic Connectivity
This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area
network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router
using the
Resource CD
as described in the
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual,
these
settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these
connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further
configuration.
Note:
NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the
Resource CD
for initial configuration, as described in the
NETGEAR
Wireless Router Setup Manual
.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
Using the Setup Manual
on page
6
•
Logging In To Your Wireless Router
on page
7
•
Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display
on page
9
•
Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard
on page
11
•
Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings
on page
11
•
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
on page
16
Using the Setup Manual
For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the
NETGEAR Wireless Router
Setup Manual
. The
Setup Manual
explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on
the
Resource CD
to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and
computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and
enabling wireless security for your network. After initial configuration using the
Setup
Manual
, you can use the information in this
User Manual
to configure additional features of
your wireless router.
For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on
the
Resource CD
.
