Connect to the Network and Access the Router
13
N300 WiFi Router
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the
difference so that you know which login to use when.
Several types of logins are associated with the router:
•
Internet provider login
. The login that your Internet provider gave you logs you in to
your Internet service. Your Internet provider gave you this login information in a letter or
some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your Internet provider.
•
WiFi network key or password
. Your router is preset with a unique wireless network
name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on a router label.
•
Modem router login
.This logs you in to the router interface from a web browser as
admin.
Log In to the Router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a
web browser to access the router to view or change its settings. The first time you access the
router, NETGEAR genie automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your
Internet service.
To log in to the router:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
In the address field of the web browser, enter
www.routerlogin.net
or
www.routerlogin.com
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.