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3.Launch your Internet browser. •The first time you set up the Internet connection for your modem router, the browser goes to and the NETGEAR genie screen displays. •If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type in the address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 19. 4.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR genie setup. NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the modem router to the Internet. If the browser cannot display the web page: •Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or wirelessly to the modem router. •Make sure that the modem router Power LED is solid green and the WiFi LED is lit. •Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache. •Browse to •If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router. 1.Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. 2.Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. 3.Read Chapter 8, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Use NETGEAR genie after Installation When you first set up your modem router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the modem router. If you want to view or change settings for the modem router, you can use genie again. 1.Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the modem router. 2.Type or The login screen displays. 3.Enter admin for the modem router user name and password for the modem router password, both in lowercase letters. Note: The modem router user name and password are different from the user name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. For more information, see Types of Logins and Access on page 17. Update the Firmware When you set up your modem router and are connected to the Internet, the modem router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed on the top of the screen. 1.Click the message that tells you new firmware is available. During the firmware update, you cannot access the Internet. 2.Click the Yes button to update the modem router with the latest firmware. To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the modem router. After the update, the modem router restarts. For more information, see Update the Modem Router Firmware on page 74. Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen) The modem router BASIC Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to view and change the settings. The left column has menus. You can use the ADVANCED tab to access more menus and screens. Menus (Click the ADVANCED tab to view more) LanguageHelp Dashboard (Click to view details) Figure 9. BASIC Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help •Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the modem router. •Language. Select your language from the menu. •Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your modem router. •Wireless. View or change the wireless settings for your modem router. •Attached Devices. View the devices connected to your network. •Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable content from reaching your computers. •Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your modem router’s Internet connection. •ADVANCED tab. Set the modem router up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 7, Advanced Settings. You need a solid understanding of networking to use this tab. •Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product documentation. These links work after you have an Internet connection. You can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. For instructions about how to set up a guest network, see Set Up a Guest Network on page 37. Manual Method With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password to connect. 1.On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless connections. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area. 2.Look for your network and select it. The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the modem router label. If you changed these settings, look for the network name that you used. 3.Enter the modem router password. 4.Click the Connect button. Wi-Fi...