Wireless Router Setup Manual
8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
•Manual Setup: If you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard, see “Installing Your
Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)” on page 11. For example, if
you are connecting to a Mac, are using a Linux operating system, or are technically
knowledgeable, select this option. If you choose to use this option and install your router
manually, for best results, install and set up your router in this order:
1. Install and connect your wireless router to your network (see “Connecting Your Wireless
Router” on page 11).
2. Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see “Setting Up Your Router for Internet
Access” on page 15).
3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your
wireless network (see “Configuring Your Wireless Network for Internet Access” on
page 19).
Updating Your Router Firmware
NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router. To make it
easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a
variety of methods for updating your product.
• The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the
setup activity.
• The router includes an update feature that lets you check for and install updates. You must be
logged in to the router to use this feature (see the User Manual for details).
These options are discussed in “Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New
Firmware” on page 19.