How to Configure the Netgear ADSL Modem
Accessing DSL Internet service requires a DSL modem such as the one made by Netgear. Netgear's ADSL modems range from simple ones that simply offer one PC a connection to the Internet, to wireless router/modem hybrids that allow others to connect wirelessly without the use of another router.
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Instructions
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Connect the Ethernet cable to the "Ethernet" port on the Netgear router, then connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the back of your PC.
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Connect the telephone cable to the "Internet" port on the DSL modem, then connect the other end of that cable to a phone jack.
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Plug in the modem and turn it on. Once all of the lights turn green on the modem, open a web browser on your PC.
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Type "http://192.168.0.1" into the web browser and press "Enter."
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Enter "admin" and "password," respectively, in the username and password fields of the window that appears.
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Click on "Setup Wizard" in the top-left corner of the website that appears, then select "Yes" at the prompt to have the modem search for a connection.
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Enter the username and password assigned to you by your ISP in the site that appears. Depending on your ISP, you may also need to enter a domain name as well. Click "Apply" to have the modem connect to the Internet.
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