Netgear R6300 User Manual download pdf (Page 13)

Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie

R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit

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, you need to 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. Your Internet service provider

(ISP) should have provided you with all of 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 supported by the router.

Types of Logins and Access

There are separate types of logins that 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 from NETGEAR Genie. See Use

NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 15 for details about this login.

• 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 the bottom of your router.

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Netgear R6300 User Manual Page 13