D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router
Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router
You can set up your WiFi DSL modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your WiFi DSL modem router manually. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make sure the laptops, computers, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Gather ISP Information
If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your WiFi DSL modem router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your WiFi DSL modem router automatically logs you in.
•The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
•ISP login name and password
•Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this situation is rare)
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the WiFi DSL modem router. See Basic Wireless Settings on page 34 for information about the WiFi DSL modem router’s preconfigured security settings.
Types of Logins and Access
There are two separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.
•Wireless modem router login logs you in to the WiFi DSL modem router interface from NETGEAR genie. See Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 24 for details about this login.
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