User's Manual

6 | Chapter 1. Getting Started
Wireless HD Video and Gaming Adapter WNCE4004
Preparing to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings
If you want to change the settings for the Internet adapter after installation, then you need to
connect it to a computer while you are making changes.
1. Connect your Internet adapter to a computer with an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect either the USB power cable or the power adapter cable that came in the product
package to the rear panel of your Internet adapter.
To supply power to your Internet adapter, use whichever method is more convenient for
you. See
Installation on page 5.
Figure 2. Connecting the WNCE3001 to a laptop
3. Launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. In the
address field, type http://www.mywifiext.net.
Unless you changed the settings on the Firmware Upgrade screen (see Upgrading the
Firmware on page 15), the software automatically checks for new firmware at the
NETGEAR website. Then the following screen displays:
The Device Status screen shows what the current settings are for the Internet adapter. A
menu in the left pane allows you to view or change the settings.