Technical data
1. Use the cable that comes with your NetGenie appliance to connect it to theADSL Router/ Cable Modem.
Insert one end of the cable in the “WAN” NetGenie socket and the other end in your modem “LAN”.
In case of Direct Cable Internet, please connect it straight to the NetGenie “WAN” socket. If you are
dialing the Internet from your computer, refer to the Configuring PPPoE section.
2. Switch on your NetGenie appliance. Wait till the Power LED and WAN LED turns green and for the
WLAN/WPS LED to turn green and stabilize.
3. Start your laptop. Make sure that your Wireless Network Adapter has been enabled. Your laptop will
automatically detect the wireless network (also called SSID) named “NetGenie”. If you have configured
wireless networks in the past, click the network icon in your machine's system tray (bottom-right of your
screen) from where you can view a range of available wireless networks. Select “NetGenie”.
4 After selecting “NetGenie”, you will be asked to enter the exact Security/Pass Key printed on the sticker
at the bottom of your appliance. This will connect you to the NetGenie appliance over WiFi. Make sure
you enter exactly as printed.It is advisable to turn off your router's WiFi, to avoid any security breaches.
5. Open your browser and start surfing the Internet. Your computer is now secured from online threats and
malware with the Quick Security feature automatically turned on.
Scenario 4
Secure Internet Connectivity over WiFi
Configuring PPPoE
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet) is used when you dial up to
connect to the Internet through a
broadband connection. This section
is only relevant to you if need to dial
up the Internet from your machine.
(You will need your Username and
Password for connecting to the
Internet. Please contact your ISP if
you lose them.)
1. Use the RJ-45 Ethernet cable
provided with the NetGenie
appliance to connect your
computer to any of the “LAN”
NetGenie sockets. Switch on the
NetGenie appliance.
OR
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Section
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Internet
NetGenie
Secure Home Appliance
ADSL/Cable
Modem
Modem
Power
Cable
Direct Cable
Connect your Internet
cable / WAN here
NetGenie
Power Cable
Laptop Or
Desktop Computer
Wireless
Desktop Card
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