How to Configure a Netgear Wireless Router

Wireless routers is designed to allow wire-free Internet connectivity for multiple computers for home or business network within a selected/limited area. Before using a router, you have to configure it to ensure that all settings are compatible with your Internet Service Provider and mode of Internet access. The article is intended to guide you configuration of your Netgear wireless router.

1.       Connect your modem to the Netgear wireless router with an Ethernet cable. Turn off and connect your modem's power before connecting the device to your wireless router. 

2.       Connect the Ethernet cable that was connected to your modem into the "Internet" port on the back of your Netgear wireless router. 

3.       Plug your computer and the Netgear wireless router with an Ethernet cable. Shut down your computer before plugging it to your wireless router.

4.       Plug blue Ethernet cable into your computer's Ethernet jack. Connect the other end on the back of your Netgear wireless router. 

5.       Power up your modem, then wait at least 2 minutes. This allows it time to connect to your Internet Service Provider's (ISP) server. 

6.       Connect the Netgear AC power adapter into the Netgear wireless router and a power outlet. The AC power adapter plugs into the back of the wireless router in a black-colored port labeled "Power." Wait at least 2 minutes for your wireless router to connect to your modem. You will know that it has successfully connected if all of the status lights on the front of the wireless router are on. Finally, turn on your computer.

7.       Open your Web browser type in the wireless router's address. The Netgear wireless router addresses is http://192.168.1.1. 

8.       Input the login details. The default user name is "admin," and the password is "password." 

9.       Once you log into the router, a Setup Wizard will load and ask if you want it to detect your Internet type. Click the "Yes" radio button, then click "Next." Once you have completed the wizard, configuration is complete.

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