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Figure 9 9. Start your network in the correct sequence, as described below. Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. To start your network: 1. Plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. 2. Plug the end of the power adapter’s cord into the wall or a power strip, and into the power adapter outlet of your wireless router (F), as shown in Figure 10. Wait 1 minute. F Figure 10 Manually Installing Your Router 3. Turn on your computer. It will take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your computer and your Internet provider. For DSL customers, if software logs you in to the Internet, do not run that software. You might need to go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select “Never dial a connection.” Verifying Your Connection Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 11). Figure 11 Table 2. Status Lights After Installation Label Description 1. Power The power light should turn solid green. If it does not, see “Checking Basic Router Functions” on page 25. 2. Push 'N' Connect The WPS button/light will not be lit unless you have set wireless security. See “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 22. 3. Wireless The wireless light should be lit after turning on the wireless router. Manually Installing Your Router Table 2. Status Lights After Installation (continued) Label Description 4. Internet The Internet port light should be lit. If it is not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that the modem is powered on. 5. LAN (Ports 1–4) A LAN light should be lit for each connected computer on your network. Green indicates that your computer is communicating at 100 Mbps; amber indicates communication at 10 Mbps. If a LAN light is not lit for each connected Ethernet cable, make sure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer is turned on. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your wireless router to set it up initially and to make any changes to your wireless router’s settings later. The factory default state is reset when you use the Restore Factory Settings button. See “Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings” on page 34 for more information. To access the router: 1. Type in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. You can enter either of these addresses to connect to your wireless router: or A login window similar to the one shown in Figure 12 will display. Manually Installing Your Router Figure 12 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password.) The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. 3. Click Yes to check for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. If no new firmware version is available, the message “No New Firmware Version Available” will display. (If you select “No,” you can check for new firmware later; see the online User Manual.) 4. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting! When the Power light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. Manually Installing Your Router 5. From the menu options in the left navigation pane, click Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard screen will display. Figure 13 6. Select one of the following options: • Select Yes to allow the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet connection. When prompted, click Next. The wizard will assist you with configuring your wireless router to access the Internet. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. It should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. For assistance, see your computer documentation or see the links in “Related Documents” on page 35. • Select No to set up the connection yourself. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Enter the required information for your ISP connection in the appropriate fields. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for this wireless...