Netgear Dgnd4000 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Adsl2 Plus Modem Router User Manual

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2.   Get Started with NETGEAR genie
Connect to the wireless modem router
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your wireless modem router after 
you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this 
book.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Prepare to Set Up the Wireless Modem Router 
•Types of Logins and Access 
•NETGEAR genie Setup 
•Use NETGEAR genie after Installation 
•Upgrade Wireless Modem Router Firmware 
•Wireless...

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Prepare to Set Up the Wireless Modem Router
You can set up your wireless modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you 
can use the genie menus and screens to set up your wireless 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....

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Wireless network key or password. Your wireless modem router is preset with a 
unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This 
information is on the label located on the bottom of your wireless modem router.
•ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you 
with this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login...

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3. 
Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and 
contact NETGEAR technical support.
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
When you first set up your wireless modem router, NETGEAR genie automati\
cally starts 
when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to t\
he wireless modem 
router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or...

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CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the wireless modem router, shut down the 
computer, or do anything else to the wireless modem router until the 
wireless modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped \
blinking for several seconds.
Wireless Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)
The wireless modem router BASIC Home screen has a dashboard that lets yo\
u see the 
status of your...

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•Parental Controls. Download and set up Parental Controls to prevent objectionable 
content from reaching your computers. 
•ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the wireless modem router, 
then it is displayed here.
•Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your wireless modem 
router’s Internet connection.
•Advanced tab. Set the wireless modem router up for unique...

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To use WPS to join the wireless network:
1. Press the WPS button on the wireless modem router top panel.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS 
instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your wireless 
modem router.
3. Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices. 

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3.   NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings
Your Internet connection and network
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Internet Basic Settings 
•Attached Devices 
•Parental Controls 
•ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer 
•Basic Wireless Settings 
•Guest Networks 
•NETGEAR genie App  

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Internet Basic Settings
The Internet Basic Settings screen is where you view or change ISP infor\
mation. 
1.  From the BASIC Home screen, select Internet. 
Scroll to view more settings
The fields that display in the Internet Basic Settings screen depend on \
whether your 
Internet connection requires a login.
• Ye
s . Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want \
to 
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•Domain Name (If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
These fields display when your ISP requires a login:
•Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE or 
PPPoA.
•Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This name is often an email address.
•Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP. 
•Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login...