Netgear routers allow multiple computers to share a common internet connection from your internet service provider such as cable, DSL input, etc. On the other hand, there are different types of Netgear routers which consist of Wi-Fi bands around the bandwidth of 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band and 5.0GHz Wi-Fi band. Some routers provide firewalls, considering protection against hacking into your network. It consists of active built-in antennas because they have amplifiers right inside the antenna itself, instead of the router. This has a couple of advantages such as, it can reduce interference, it can extend the range of the wi-fi, it can increase the speed and allow to connect you to more devices on your home network. Netgear setup wizard guides the user through the installation process.
To Install Your NETGEAR Route Follow Our Steps Below
Step 1: Connect the Router to PC ( Ethernet Cable).
[ Note: When you’re trying to configure the Netgear router directly connect the PC to the router without the modem.]
Step 2: After configuring the mandatory settings, you can connect the modem between your ISP (Internet Service provider) and the router.
Step 3: The communication should be between your PC and the router.
Step 4: After you turn on the Netgear router you need to check for the login IP address.
Step 5: For most of the Netgear routers the default IP address will be as follows:
- IP address – 192.168.1.1 (or) 192.168.0.1
Step 6: To check the default login IP address, check the instruction booklet (or) follow the steps given below:
Where the IP address is not always 192.168.l.254, you just have to do this to find the correct address by following our guide.
For Windows
Press Windows + R then type the name of cmd -> Window version will open…
Then IP Config / all
Retrieve the address named gateway or server.
On macOS
Click on Apple Menu – System preferences – Network and choose your network Connection
Next select either wifi or Ethernet on the left corner side
Now, IP will visible in the middle on the display
- Check for the default gateway which displays your default IP address.
Step 7: After finding the login IP address of the Netgear router, open any web browser and then enter the IP address.
Step 8: Hit enter key to input the default login credentials by referring to the instruction booklet. You can even find the credentials on the wireless router itself.
Step 9: The username is admin and the default password is password.
Connection of Netgear router to PC using LAN cable:
STEP1:
Connect your ISP (Internet Service Provider) network cable to the modem. This could be a DSL (or) a LAN input.
STEP2:
Connect the LAN cable to one of the output ports of the modem and input the same cable to the Netgear router internet port.
STEP3:
Connect another LAN cable which should be inserted separately to the output LAN port of a Netgear router, and input the same network cable to the computer.
STEP4:
Connect the power adapter to the modem and Netgear router to browse the internet.
[NOTE]
If you do not have a modem between the ISP and the Netgear router then follow these steps:
- Connect your ISP LAN cable to the input internet port of the Netgear router.
- Take the network cable and connect it to one of the output ports of the router and the other end should go to the computer LAN input.
- Finally, power on the wireless Netgear router to browse the internet.
Connection of Netgear router to PC using WI-FI:
STEP1:
Connect your ISP (Internet Service provider) network cable to the modem. This could be, a DSL (or) a LAN input.
STEP2:
Connect the LAN cable to one of the output ports of the modem and input the same LAN cable to the Netgear router internet port.
STEP3:
Power on the wireless Netgear router.
STEP4:
Check for the instruction booklet of the Netgear router that consists of the SSID name and the default wi-fi password.
STEP5:
Turn on your PC check for the Broadcasted SSID name of the Netgear router.
STEP6:
Connect it by using the default wi-fi password by referring to the instruction booklet. You can use and find the same credentials on the wireless router itself.
[NOTE]:
If you do not have a modem between the ISP and the netgear router then follow these steps:
- Connect your ISP LAN cable to the input internet port of the Netgear router.
- Power on the Netgear wireless router.
- Check for the instruction booklet of the Netgear router that consists of the SSID name and default wi-fi password.
- Turn on the PC and check for the broadcasted SSID name of the Netgear router.
- Connect it by using the default wi-fi password by referring to the instruction booklet. You can use and find the same credentials on the wireless router itself.
Connect Netgear router to browse internet securely:
STEP1:
Connect router to the PC.
[ Note: If you fail to get the login page of the router, do try accessing the login IP address on your smart phone or any device that uses no anti-virus software.]
STEP2:
After getting the router login dashboard, first, you need to enable the wireless security. To do this, move to the wireless setting tab and name your network. You will find this name when you try to connect to the network broadcast. This network is called as SSID.
STEP3:
After naming the network you must enable security. From the list choose WPA2-PSK[AES] and enter the passphrase provided below. In case, if you have forgotten the passphrase, you need to reset the whole router to factory default settings to reconfigure the wireless Netgear router. Click on a card beside antenna to know how to reset the Netgear router.
STEP4:
The next core setting is to change the device password. In order to change the Netgear router login password, we need to find a set password under maintenance. Enter the old and new desired password.
[Note: We recommend you note down the password, otherwise you will end up resetting the router which takes time to set up again. Please do not share your password with anyone.]
STEP5:
Once everything is done, you must reboot Netgear for the changes to take effect.
STEP6:
Now reconnect to the wireless network with a new Wi-fFi password.