Specifications

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie

LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1515

Router Setup

The router comes with a default configuration. If you want to change from the default

configuration, you can use the NETGEAR genie menus and screens to set up your router

manually. However, before you start the setup process, you have to have your ISP

information available and make sure the laptops, computers, and other devices in the

network have the settings described here.

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP

If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so

that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Wireless Devices and Security Settings

Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2

wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the router.

Types of Logins and Access

This router has separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you

understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.

• Router login

logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR genie. See Use the

NETGEAR genie on p

age 15 for details about this login.

• W

ireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless

network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label

on the bottom of your router.

NETGEAR genie Setup

NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser.

 To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router:

1. T

urn the router on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet.

2. Make sure tha

t your device is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly (with

the preset security settings listed on the bottom label) to your router.

3. Lau

nch your Internet browser.

• If this session

is the first time you are setting up the Internet connection for your

router, the browser automatically goes to http://192.168.0.1, and the NETGEAR genie

screen displays.