Netgear Router Setup - Easy Instructions for Quick Installation

One of the most common problems that users of wireless routers face is that of setting up the router and configuring it correctly according to their needs and demands. The problem is more pronounced and common in the case of customers that have a paucity of knowledge concerning technical prowess and know how. In cases of issues with a Netgear router, customers usually call up Netgear router support to solve their problems. Although Netgear router support is led by experienced technical people, it does take time and it is always better to have the knowledge of setting up routers and setting them up personally.

The Steps for Your Netgear Router Setup

There are a large variety of routers available in Netgear's current range. All these routers are made keeping in mind the ease of customers with special emphasis on quality. Even though Netgear Routers are quite easy to setup and install, the following set of instruction will simplify the whole process even more for you -

· After you have bought your router, it is advisable to place it at a place in the centre of your home so that you achieve maximum signals at each and every corner of your home. It is always a good practice to mount your router at a good height, preferably on a wall.

· Switch on the router and allow it to boot up. The power light will generally come on after a few seconds wait. After that, you need to connect your Computer with your router with a cable.

· After you have connected, make sure that you restart your Computer in order to get a new IP adDress. Always Plug in the cable in the WAN port provided mostly at the back of your router. After this is done, you will need to run the CD provided to you with the router and then go ahead with the installation wizard.

· The last step needs you to follow the instructions in the wizard and click on yes or no options accordingly. After the installation is complete, it is best you reboot your Computer and modem before you start accessing the internet wirelessly.

The above steps ensure that you will be able to use your router as soon as you buy it. After you have successfully completed the above steps, you will be able to connect wirelessly to the internet within the area of your home. However, do make sure that you change your authentication and password from time to time so as to not compromise on the security aspect.

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How Do I Install a Wireless Router? Here Are the Step by Step Instructions!

Start by making sure you've got everything you need. There should be some instructions in the box that will tell you what was supposed to come with your router.

If you can't find the instructions, look on the CD that came with the router. They're usually on there. Print them out, or read them on your Computer.

What you want to do is insert the wireless router between your ISP's modem and your Computers. This way the wireless router will take your Internet signal and make it wireless so you can connect to the Internet with your laptop.

Look at the back of your wireless router. You should see four ports and one other port. The four ports are to connect to the Internet with wires. The other port is to accept the Internet from your ISP's modem. This is called the WAN or Internet port.

UnPlug the ethernet cable-it looks like a big phone cord-from the back of your computer and Plug it into the WAN port. This will send your Internet signal into the router.

Now flip over the router and look at the bottom of it. You should see an IP adDress (four numbers separated by dots) and a login and password.

Plug an ethernet cable into one of the ports in the back of the router and into the ethernet port on your computer. It doesn't matter if you use a laptop or desktop. You just need to connect to the router with a wire so you can set it up.

If you didn't get an ethernet cable with the wireless router, then you'll have to buy one. But most wireless routers come with an ethernet cable.

Now launch your browser, and type the IP adDress into the adDress bar. You should be asked for a user name and password. Enter the user name and password from the bottom of the router. This should get you in.

Run the wizard, and your router should be set up automatically. Now just test the wireless connection with your laptop. If you can connect to the network, and surf the Web, you're done. If you can't, you'll have to do some troubleshooting.

If you have any problems, consult the instructions that came with the router. If you still can't figure it out, call the manufacturer's technical support line. Most of the companies have excellent technical support, and they can walk you through getting the router working.

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