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These are the default login credentials for Netgear routers. The Netgear Genie setup wizard will display on-screen. If “Netgear Smart Wizard” displays on-screen in place of “Netgear Genie,” skip to Method Two in this article to finish setting up your router using the Smart Wizard interface. The Smart Wizard interface is only available on older models of Netgear routers.  ” The setup wizard will take a few minutes to detect your Internet connection and display the “Congratulations” page when complete. Your Netgear router will now be configured for use with your ISP.

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Power off your modem and Netgear router. Use an ethernet cable to connect your modem to the port labeled “Internet” on your Netgear router. Use a second ethernet cable to connect your computer to any port labeled “LAN” on your Netgear router. Power on your modem and wait for all the lights to remain stable. Power on your Netgear router and wait for the “Power” light to remain solid green. Log in to your router interface using “admin” for the username and “password” for the password. Click on the “Advanced” tab, then click on “Setup Wizard” in the left sidebar. Select “Yes” when asked if you want Netgear to detect your Internet connection, then click on “Next. Click on “Take me to the Internet” to verify your Internet connection is working.