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The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to
http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays.
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If the NETGEAR installation assistant detects that the router is connected to another router or gateway,
you are prompted to set up the router in router mode or access point mode. See
on page 22.
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If you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field
for your browser to start the installation process.
4.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
The NETGEAR installation assistant guides you through connecting the router to the Internet.
5.
If the browser does not display a router page, do the following:
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Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to the router.
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Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit.
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Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
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Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.
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If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), change it to obtain
an IP address automatically from the router.
6.
If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
a.
Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly.
b.
Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
c.
You Cannot Access the Internet
on page 170. If problems persist, register your product and
contact NETGEAR technical support.
When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop
genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers
You can let the NETGEAR installation assistant set up your modem router automatically, or you can set up
your modem router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure
that the computers and devices in the network are using the settings described here. If you are connecting
only one modem router to your Internet connection, see
on page 21.
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information
needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the following information to set up your
router:
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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 setting (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
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 login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you
start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in.
Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router
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Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router