Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
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N150 and N300 WiFi DSL Modem Routers
9. Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods:
•Ethernet cable. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a yellow Ethernet
port on the modem router.
The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable.
Your computer connects to the modem router’s LAN.
•WiFi. Connect to the default WiFi network of the modem router:
a. On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name (SSID) is on the product label.
b. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The password (network key) is on the product label.
Your computer or WiFi device connects to the modem router’s WiFi network.
10. Launch a web browser.
The NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays.
If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays, skip to Step 12. If it does not
display, do the following:
a. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net.
b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays, skip to Step 12. If the NETGEAR
genie automatic setup utility still does not display, see Step 11.
11. If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following:
•Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the two LAN Ethernet ports or
over WiFi to the modem router.
•Make sure that the Power LED of the modem router is lit green.
•Make sure that your browser does not cache the previous page by closing and
reopening the browser.