How to Connect Netgear to 2Wire
2Wire manufactures a number of different modems for use in DSL and fiber-optic networking. Most of these models come with built-in wireless networking; but some, like the 2Wire 2071, don't. In that case, if you want wireless connectivity, you'll have to connect a wireless router to your 2Wire. Netgear makes a series of wireless routers that you can use to connect to your 2Wire modem.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Set the Netgear router up next to your 2Wire broadband modem. Plug one end of the AC adapter that came with your Netgear into the unit, and the other end into the wall.
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Insert one end of the Ethernet cable that came with your Netgear into the port marked "Internet" on the back. On most models, this is usually green. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the back of the 2Wire modem in the connection labeled "Computer." On the 2071 model of 2Wire, this is yellow.
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Power up your Netgear router. Watch the status lights on the front of the Netgear. When the router is connected to the modem, the Internet light on the front will glow a steady green.
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Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the network port of your computer. Plug the other end into one of the four sockets on the back of the Netgear. Boot up your computer.
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Open a web browser and navigate to the following address: "http://192.168.1.1". This is the default router address for Netgear routers.
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When prompted, enter the user name "admin" and the password "password" at the prompt. This is the default admin name and password for Netgear routers. You can also find this information on a sticker on the router or in the user manual that came with your Netgear.
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Click "Yes" when the router asks you if you want to run the Setup Wizard. The router will then check your Internet connection and configure itself appropriately. Answer the remaining questions in the Setup Wizard.
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Click "Wireless Configuration" at the main menu. Here you can change the default SSID (network name) of your router from "NETGEAR" to something else. You can also set a password for your wireless network.
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Save the changes to your configuration file. Exit the router.
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Test your wireless connection to the Netgear with a wireless device. When prompted, enter the user name and password from Step 7.
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Tips & Warnings
It's recommended to configure wireless routers with a wired connection at first, in case a configuration error causes the wireless network to become unreachable.
It's a good idea to back up your configuration file when making changes.
