This document is a router setup manual released by NETGEAR, Inc. It explains how to connect the router to the Internet and configure it. The manual provides detailed information about the appearance and functions of the router, and offers two setup methods: Smart Wizard Setup and Manual Setup. Additionally, the manual discusses product registration, support, and documentation, as well as setting up and testing basic wireless connectivity and implementing appropriate wireless security.
This manual explains how to connect a Netgear router to the Internet, including what’s in the box, the front and back panel layout, and the two setup methods – Smart Wizard and manual configuration. Detailed instructions cover wiring, power sequencing, and initial configuration of network settings.
The document also provides troubleshooting tips, technical specifications such as power requirements, dimensions and supported protocols, and links to related reference documents for deeper networking knowledge.
| Power Adapter Input (North America) | 120 V, 60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power Adapter Output | 12 V DC @ 1.0 A |
| Physical Dimensions | 1.1" x 5.8" x 3.8" (286 mm x 147 mm x 957 mm) |
| Weight | 0.45 lb (0.20 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 90 % non‑condensing |
| LAN Interface | 10BASE‑T or 100BASE‑Tx, RJ‑45 |
| WAN Interface | 10BASE‑T or 100BASE‑Tx, RJ‑45 |
Insert the Ethernet cable from your modem into the router’s Internet port, connect a LAN cable from a router LAN port to your computer, then power on the modem and router in sequence.
Insert the Netgear CD, click Setup to launch the Smart Wizard, and follow the on‑screen prompts; the wizard will configure the router automatically.
Verify that the power adapter is plugged into a working outlet and that the power cord is securely connected to the router.