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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router
Unpack Your Router...............................................................................................8
LED Descriptions...................................................................................................9
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel...............................................9
Router Label........................................................................................................11
Position the Router...............................................................................................11
Cable Your Router................................................................................................12
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Router..........................................................................................14
Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable.........................................14
Join the WiFi Network of the Router................................................................14
Manual Method...........................................................................................14
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method...................................................................15
Types of Logins...............................................................................................15
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router...........................................................16
Automatic Internet Setup.................................................................................16
Log In to the Router........................................................................................17
Change the Language.........................................................................................17
Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App..............................................18
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard.............................................................................20
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............................................................20
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.............................................20
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service........21
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP Service...........23
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and L2TP Service...........24
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection....................................................................25
IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..............................................25
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................26
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................27
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection............................................28
Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection........................................29
Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection........................................................30
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection....................................................31
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection...................................................32
Manage the MTU Size.........................................................................................34
MTU Concepts................................................................................................34
Change the MTU Size.....................................................................................35
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