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NETGEAR router configuration

Setting up a NETGEAR router is very easy and once you have the router and are connected to it, it only takes a few minutes to set it up. You can follow this quick guide to easily configure your NETGEAR router.

  1. Connect the ethernet cable to the back of your NETGEAR router and turn it on. Subsequently we log in to the router ip 192.168.l.254
  2. Now connect to the Internet via WiFi, open your web browser and go to http://www.routerlogin.com or http://www.routerlogin.net.
    NETGEAR router configuration
  3. A login page will appear. Enter the default user name and password. The default user name is admin and the default password is password.
    NETGEAR router configuration
  4. Once logged in, go to Internet from the menu > Setup Wizard > New Connection and follow NETGEAR Genie to configure your router.
  5. If “DSL PPPoE Internet Connection” is detected, ask your ISP for the user name and password.
    NETGEAR router configuration
  6. Once your router is configured, the Internet connection status will be GOOD.
  7. Now visit the Wireless section to configure your Wi-Fi network.
  8. Select an SSID (name) for your Wi-Fi network and select an appropriate password under Security Options (WPA2-PSK) Password.
  9. Apply the changes and you are done configuring your NETGEAR router.