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1. Hardware Setup
Get to know your router
If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box,
this chapter walks you through the hardware setup.
Chapter 2, Getting Started with NETGEAR
genie, explains how to set up your Internet connection.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Unpack Your Router
• Hardware Features
• Position Your Router
• Cable Your Router
• Verify the Cabling
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time on
downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new
firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior
of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your
firmware.