SETTING UP YOUR NETGEAR ROUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME

Every Netgear router needs to be setup so that it can operate properly with your network. You can setup your Netgear router by using the DVD provided in the box which will guide you through the easy setup process which will help you to setup your router the way you want.

In case you have misplaced or lost your DVD, You can always login to your Netgear router by using the provided username and password to get access to all of your Netgear router settings. The steps are:

• Connect your Netgear router to your computer by LAN cable. You can also wirelessly login to your router by using Wi-Fi (LAN is recommended).
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• Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the Netgear router. The IP address is mentioned on the sticker at the bottom of the router. Mostly the access address of Netgear routers are http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1.
• After entering the correct address, you will be asked for the username and password of your router. The default username and password are mentioned on the sticker at the bottom of the router. If you have changed the default username or password and forgot, you can reset the router by pressing the reset button at the bottom of the router.
• A webpage then will be available to you which will give you access to all of your Netgear router settings which you can change as you so desire.

If you have trouble accessing the configuration page of the Netgear router, please check for following things:

• Make sure that the Ethernet cable (LAN cable) is properly connected to your computer and router in the right ports.
• Check if all the network drivers in your computer are properly installed.
• Check if your computer meets minimum requirements for the router to function properly.
• Check if the LAN cable you are using is perfectly functional.

In case you are facing any issue in installation and configuration, you may contact a professional online Netgear Router support company. You should visit their website for contact details. One of the expert company offering Netgear Router technical support is Icognix. You may get in touch with them on their Netgear Router tech support toll free number 1-877-777-8906.