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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router
Unpack Your Modem Router................................................................................11
Attach the Antennas.............................................................................................11
Top Panel with LEDs............................................................................................12
Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, Connectors, and Switch....................................15
Side Panels with USB Ports.................................................................................17
Bottom Panel Product Label................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
Position Your Modem Router................................................................................20
Connect to the Modem Router.............................................................................20
Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable............................21
Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router...................................................21
Manual Method...........................................................................................21
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method...................................................................22
Types of Logins...............................................................................................22
NETGEAR genie Automatic Setup Utility........................................................23
Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service.......................................................24
DSL Service....................................................................................................24
Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router....24
Set Up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service.........................................32
Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings.................39
Change the Language.........................................................................................40
Change the admin Password...............................................................................41
Set Up Password Recovery.................................................................................42
Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware..................................43
Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App..................................43
Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually
Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup................................................46
Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection...................................................51
Specify an ADSL Connection Without a Login Requirement..........................51
Specify an ADSL Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoA or PPPoE
Service............................................................................................................57
Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection.....................................................63
Specify a VDSL Connection Without a Login Requirement.............................63
Specify a VDSL Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoE Service...68
Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection.......................................73
Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection Without a Login Requirement...............74
Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoE
Service............................................................................................................79
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection....................................................................84
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