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Step 2: Connect your router. Step 3: Connect your computer. Step 6: Insert your CD. Click Router Setup and follow the steps to set up a secure wireless network. Step 5: Power on your router. Wait until the power LED turns solid green. Step 4: Power on your modem. Wait until your modem cycles on (approximately 2 minutes). Note: If you have a battery-backed modem, press the reset button. (In some cases, you may need to remove, then re-insert, the battery to recycle your modem.) CAUTION: MAKE SURE YOUR MODEM IS TURNED OFF OR UNPLUGGED BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION. DSL or Cable Internet Modem Wireless-N Gigabit Router (not included) Power on/off Resource CD Laptop or Desktop Computer Resource CD Wireless-N Gigabit Router Package Contents: Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Note: If your laptop does not have a CD drive, see “No CD Drive” Installation on the back to complete your router setup. Connect Wireless Devices to Your Router Enter your wireless information here: Wireless Network Name (SSID) ________________________________ Wireless Security Passphrase __________________________________ If you don’t remember your Passphrase, type into your browser and log in by entering your User Name admin and Password (default is password). Then, select Wireless Settings to retrieve your Passphrase. “No CD Drive” Installation Set up Internet access 1. In the address field of your browser, type and click Enter. 2. Enter the router User Name admin and default Password password to open your router’s main settings page. 3. When the main settings page opens, you will be asked if you want to “Check for Update.” Click Cancel. You can always check for new firmware later after you are connected to the Internet. 4. Select the first menu item on the left: Setup Wizard. Make sure Yes is selected. Then click Next and follow the prompts to complete the Setup Wizard. When the Setup Wizard has completed detecting your connection, the Basic Settings page displays showing your settings. You are now connected to the Internet. Note: If your ISP requires that you enter a User Name or Password, you will be prompted to enter this information. If you do not have this information, contact your ISP. After connecting to the Internet, you can check for firmware updates by selecting Router Upgrade and following the on-screen prompts. Set up wireless security You should set up a secure wireless network. Once your router security is established, your wireless laptops, gaming devices (such as Wii or Play station 3 with wireless), or other wireless equipment can safely and securely connect to the Internet. 1. From the main menu page, select Wireless Settings.* 2. First, name your wireless network. Choose a name that is easy for you to remember. You might want to write it down here: ___________________________ (the default name is NETGEAR). 3. Select your security method. NETGEAR recommends WPA-PSK (TKIP) +WPA2- PSK (AES). Then, enter a Passphrase. In the example, we entered HomeNetwork. You might want to write your Passphrase down here:________________________. Note: Both your Network Name (SSID) and Passphrase are case sensitive. Your Network name, Security method and Passphrase must be the same on all the wireless devices connected to your router. 4. Click Apply and close your browser. *Your router menu may display different or additional features not shown in this image. You can add wireless computers and other equipment to your wireless network: 1. Open the wireless software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device (iPhone, laptop computer, gaming device) that you want to connect to your router. 2. The wireless software will scan for all wireless networks in your area. Look for your network—the one you named when you set up your router. Select it. 3. If you set up security, you will be prompted for a Passphrase or network key. Enter the Passphrase you selected and click Connect. If your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)—NETGEAR calls this method Push 'N' Connect—you might be prompted to press a WPS button on the router instead of entering a Passphrase. Then: 1. Press the WPS button on the router. It will look similar to or . 2. Within 2 minutes, follow the wireless software instructions on the wireless device to complete the WPS process. The device will then be connected to your router. Repeat this process to add other wireless devices. © 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registeredtrademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product namesare trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change wi...