If you want to configure your Netgear router, then this article will help you do this step by step. Basically, it configures your router for cable or broadband internet connection.
Steps to configure a router connection with Smart Wizard for cable internet:
Step 1: Connect the modem to the Internet Port of the router and the computer to the four LAN ports like in a given image.
Step 2: Switch off the router, broadband/cable modem and computer, and the on again. Now, wait till finish booting up.
Step 3: In the address bar of your web browser, enter the router’s IP address like http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1 (use one of them) and press Enter to prompt to log into the router.
Step 4: Enter the username and password by default both are the admin in small letters (case-sensitive).
Step 5: Click Setup Wizard option and then select Yes and click Next.
Step 6: Click on the Next button. The router saves the settings.
Step 7: You can check Router Status under Maintenance if you are connected to the internet.
On the IP Address field, you can see, you’re a valid IP address. For additional troubleshooting, like see how do I get my connection back? Or lost connection to the internet, how to reset the password and much more you can call Netgear service number, that is listed on mycustomerservice directory.