Chapter 3 connecting the router to the internet, Prepare to install your router, First, connect the router to the internet – NETGEAR MR814 v3 User Manual
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Connecting the Router to the Internet
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Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. You will find out how to configure your MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router for
Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection.
Follow these instructions to set up your router.
Prepare to Install Your Router
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Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in the Reference Manual.
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For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the router setup steps be sure to use the
computer you first registered with your cable ISP.
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For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and
password in order to complete the router setup.
Before proceeding with the router installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of the MR814
v3 Resource CD (2230-10095-01 ), especially this manual and the animated tutorials for
configuring networking on PCs.
First, Connect the Router to the Internet
1. C
ONNECT
THE
ROUTER
,
THE
COMPUTER
,
AND
THE
MODEM
a.
Turn off your computer.
b.
Turn off the cable or DSL broadband modem.