User Manual

Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-1
February 2005
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. You will find out how to configure your wireless router for Internet access using the
Setup Wizard configuration assistant. Alternatively, you can use other procedures in this chapter to
manually configure your Internet connection.
Follow these instructions to set up your router.
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
• For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps be sure to use
the computer you first registered with your cable ISP.
• For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and
password in order to complete the wireless router setup.
Before proceeding with the wireless router installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of
the Setup CD, especially this manual and the tutorials for configuring computers for networking.
First, Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet
1. CONNECT THE WIRELESS ROUTER, THE COMPUTER, AND THE MODEM
a. Turn off your computer.
b. Unplug and turn off the cable or DSL broadband modem.
Note: Use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Setup CD to take advantage of
automated setup tools. Otherwise, follow these instructions to manually set up your
NETGEAR wireless router.