Join the WiFi Network, Restore Factory Settings

Join the WiFi Network

To connect your computer or WiFi device (such as a smartphone or gaming device) to your router’s WiFi network, you can use either the manual method or the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method.

Manual Method

1.Open the software utility that manages your WiFi connections on the computer or WiFi device that you want to connect to your router. This utility scans for all wireless networks in your area.

2.Find and select your modem router’s WiFi network name (SSID). The SSID is on the product label.

3.Enter the router’s password (or your custom password if you changed it) and click the Connect button.

The password is on the product label.

4.Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to add other computers or WiFi devices

WPS Method

If your computer or WiFi device supports WPS, you can use WPS to join the modem router’s WiFi network. For help with the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help that came with that computer or WiFi device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.

Note: WPS does not support WEP security. If you are using WEP security, use the manual method.

1.Press the WPS button on the router.

2.Within two minutes, on your computer or WiFi device, press its WPS button or click its onscreen WPS button.

The WiFi LED blinks green during the WPS process.

The computer or WiFi device connects to your router’s WiFi network.

3.Repeat this process to add other computers or WiFi devices to the network.

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View or Change the Router Settings

After you use genie to set up the router, you can log in to the router to view or change its settings.

1.Connect a computer or wireless device to the router. You can use a wired or WiFi connection:

•For a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable (not included) to connect your computer to a black Ethernet LAN port on your router.

•To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network name (SSID) and password on the router labels on the bottom of the router.

2.Launch a web browser.

3.Type www.routerlogin.net in the address field of the browser. A login screen displays.

4.Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. The router BASIC Home screen displays.

Restore Factory Settings

You can return the router to its factory default settings.

1. Locate the round hole in the bottom of the router.

The Reset button is inside of this hole.

2. Use a paperclip or sharp object to press and hold the Reset button for at least seven seconds.

The router resets and returns to its factory settings.

Support

Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.

After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com.

You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.

NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.

For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.

For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.

See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

You can get the user manual online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product’s user interface.

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