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18 | Chapter 2. Router Internet Setup
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual
Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your wireless modem router with the NETGEAR Genie as described in
NETGEAR Genie Setup on page 19, with the Setup Wizard as described in Setup Wizard on
page 24, or manually as described in Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 25. However,
before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make
sure the laptops, PCs, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
Note: If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you have to use the
manual setup method.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you configured your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings
back so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). See
Appendix A,
Supplemental Information for more information.
Replace an Existing Router
To replace an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it aside
before starting the router setup.
Adapters and Security Settings
A wireless adapter is the wireless radio in your PC or laptop that lets the PC or laptop
connect to a wireless network. Most PCs and laptops come with an adapter already installed,
but if it is outdated or slow, you can purchase a USB adapter to plug into a USB port.
Make sure the wireless adapter in each computer in your wireless network supports the same
security settings as the wireless modem router. See
Preset Security on page 33 for
information about the router’s preconfigured security settings.
Note: If you connect devices to your modem router using WPS as
described in
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 36,
those devices assume the security settings of the router.