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WiFi Network Name and Password
The preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key) are unique to your router, like a serial number. Because the router automatically uses WiFi security, you don’t need to set it up. The WiFi settings are on the white label on the router.
NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the label if you forget them. NETGEAR genie lets you change these settings. If you do so, write down the new WiFi settings and store them in a safe place.
Find the preset WiFi settings on your router and record them here:
WiFi network name (SSID)
Network key (password)
If you change the WiFi settings, write the new settings here for easy reference and store this booklet in a safe place.
WiFi network name (SSID)
Network key (password)
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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
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 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 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.
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.
You can get the user manual online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product’s user interface.
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.
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