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							Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)
DescriptionLED
•Solid white.The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating.
•Blinking.The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
•Off.The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.
2.4 GHz WiFi
•Solid white.The 5 GHz WiFi radio is operating.
•Blinking.The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
•Off.The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off.
5 GHz WiFi
•Solid white. A USB device is connected and is ready.
•Blinking. A USB device is plugged in and is trying to connect.
•Off. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button
and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.
USB 3.0 port 1 and USB 2.0
port 2
The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100
Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections.
•Solid. A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port.
•Blinking.The port is sending or receiving traffic.
•Off. No device is connected to this Ethernet port.
Ethernet ports 1–4
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DescriptionLED
Pressing this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios on and off.
If this LED is lit, the WiFi radios are on. If this LED is off, the WiFi radios are turned off and you
cannot use WiFi to connect to the router.
WiFi On/Off button with LED
This button lets you use WPS to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password.The
WPS LED blinks white during this process and then lights solid white.
WPS button with LED
Rear Panel
The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure.
Figure 3. Rear panel
Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components:
•Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. If the Reset button is pressed for at least
seven seconds and the Power LED blinks white, the router returns to its factory settings. For information
about the factory settings, see Factory Settings on page 151.
•Ethernet ports. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to LAN devices.
•Internet port. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to a cable modem.
•USB port. USB 2.0 port.
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							•Power On/Off button. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the router.
•DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power
connector.
Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However,
the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical
placement of your router.
Position your router according to the following guidelines:
•Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
within line of sight to your WiFi devices.
•Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired
computers.
•Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router
and your other devices.
•Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:
-Ceiling fans
-Home security systems
-Microwaves
-Computers
-Base of a cordless phone
-2.4 GHz cordless phone
•Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such
as these:
-Solid metal doors
-Aluminum studs
-Fish tanks
-Mirrors
-Brick
-Concrete
The following factors might limit the range of your WiFi:
•The thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through.
•Other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router’s signal.
WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi
signal for network access.
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							Cable Your Router
Power on your router and connect it to a modem.
Figure 4. Cable your router
To cable your router:
1.Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service.
If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.
2.Plug in and turn on your modem.
If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in.
3.Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with
your router.
4.Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.
5.Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router.
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
Log in to the router to disable or enable LED blinking.You can also turn off the LEDs.
To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs using the router’s web interface:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings.
The LED Control Settings page displays.
5.Select an LED control setting:
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							•Enable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED,Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is
detected. Allows standard LED behavior.This feature is selected by default.
•Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED,Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is
detected. Blinking is disabled when data traffic is detected.
•Turn off all LEDs except Power LED. All the LEDs, except the Power LED, are turned off.
6.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Connect to the Network and Access the
Router
You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection.This chapter explains the
ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in.
The chapter contains the following sections:
•Connect to the Network on page 17
•Types of Logins on page 18
•Use a Web Browser to Access the Router on page 18
•Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App on page 20
•Change the Language on page 20
•Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App on page 21
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							Connect to the Network
You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to
use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Wired Connection
You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router’s local area network
(LAN).
To connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable:
1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
3.Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN). A message might display on your computer
screen to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected.
WiFi Connection
To find and select the WiFi network:
1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name is on the router’s label.
3.Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The password is on the router’s label.
Your WiFi device connects to the WiFi network.
WiFi Connection Using WPS
You can connect to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select
the WiFi network.
To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:
1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.Check the WPS instructions for your computer or WiFi device.
3.Press the WPS button on the router.
4.Within two minutes, on your computer or WiFi device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions for
WPS connections.
Your computer or WiFi device connects to the WiFi network.
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							Label
The label on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password), MAC
address, and serial number.
Figure 5. Product label
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that
you know which login to use when.
Several types of logins are associated with the router:
•ISP login.The login that your ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service.Your service provider
gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information,
contact your service provider.
•WiFi network key or password.Your router is preset with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and
password for WiFi access.This information is on the router label.
•Router login.This logs you in to the router interface from a web browser as admin.
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser
to access the router to view or change its settings.When you access the router, the software automatically
checks to see if your router can connect to your Internet service.
Automatic Internet Setup
You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the router and set up
your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the
computers and devices in the network are using the settings described here.
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information
needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the following information to set up your
router:
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							•The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
•ISP login name and password
•Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
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 login program on your computer to access the Internet.When you
start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in.
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes
to complete.
To automatically set up your router:
1.Make sure that the router is powered on.
2.Make sure that your computer or WiFi device is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired)
or over WiFi with the preset security settings listed on the label.
If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection to avoid being
disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
Note
3.Launch a web browser.
The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before:
•The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to
http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays.
•If you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field
for your browser to start the installation process.
4.Follow the onscreen instructions.
The router connects to the Internet.
5.If the browser does not display a router page, do the following:
•Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to the router.
•Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit.
•Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
•Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.
•If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), change it to obtain
an IP address automatically from the router.
6.If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
a.Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly.
b.Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
c.Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page 145. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR
product and contact NETGEAR technical support.
When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR
Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
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							Log In to the Router
When you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser automatically displays the
router’s web page. If you want to view or change settings for the router later, you can use a browser to log
in to the router’s web page.
To log in to the router:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1.The procedures
in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net.
Note
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App
With the NETGEAR Up app, you can easily install your router.The app automatically updates the router to
the latest firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with
NETGEAR.
The NETGEAR Up app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices.
To install your router using the NETGEAR Up app:
1.Cable your router.
For more information, see Cable Your Router on page 14.
2.On your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the app store, search for NETGEAR Up, and download
the app.
3.On your iOS or Android mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to your router’s WiFi
network.
Your router’s WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password) are on the router label.
4.Launch the NETGEAR Up app on your mobile device.
5.Follow the instructions that display on the app to install your router and connect to the Internet.
Change the Language
By default, the language is set to Auto.
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