Netgear R6100 User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

Getting Started

R6100 WiFi Router

Router Setup Preparation

You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie

menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get

your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the

settings described here.

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP

If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Gather ISP Information

If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your

router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. When your Internet service

starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to

connect to the Internet. 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’s login program on

your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router

automatically logs you in.

• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account

• ISP login name and password

• Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)

Wireless Devices and Security Settings

Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2

wireless security, which is the wireless security that the router uses.

Separate types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the

difference so that you know which login to use when.

• Router login logs you in to the router interface. For information about this login, see Use

NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 15.

• 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

information, contact your service provider.

• Wireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless

network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label

on your router.

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Netgear R6100 User Manual Page 13