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Broadband Connection Setup - Netgear Router Setup
Follow the instructions below to configure your Netgear router.
Connect the router to the telephone line as per the manufactures included instructions, or by following the link below:
Setting Up Your Broadband Hardware
For a wireless connection, you will need to install the software for the USB adaptor and then connect the adaptor to your computer. Your computer should pick up the wireless network automatically.
Log on to your Netgear router:
Open your web browser.
In the Address bar, enter the address http://192.168.0.1 and click Enter.
In the window that appears, enter the following;
| username: | admin |
| password: | password |
When the Netgear page appears, click on Basic Settings on the menu on the left of the screen.
Fill in the form on the Basic Setup page as follows.
- Does your Internet Connection require a login: Select Yes.
- Choose PPPoA for the encapsulation method.
- Enter the login name and password you have been provided.
- Please leave the Internet IP address as default unless otherwise notified.
- Click 'Apply' to save the settings
Your Netgear should now attempt to connect to the Internet. You should allow up to 30 seconds for this to happen.
If it does not establish a connection, please switch the router off at the power supply for at least five minutes, reconnect and attempt again.