- First, connect your Netgear router to the modem using an Ethernet cable.
- After that, link your Netgear router to the system using another Ethernet cable.
- Now, turn on your Netgear router, system, and the modem.
- On your system, launch the default web browser and navigate to the Netgear router web access page.
- You will be prompted to enter your Netgear router’s credentials in the given field for sign in.
- Enter the credentials and click the Sign in button and proceed with how to hook up Netgear router guide.
- The default user name and password of the Netgear router are admin and password.
- Once you have reached the Netgear router’s web access page, click the ADVANCED tab and select Netgear router setup Wizard option.
- Locate and click the radio button beside the Yes option.
- Now, your Netgear router will start to detect the nearby network.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Create a new admin password when prompted and answer the security questions displayed on the screen.
- Click the Next button. If the configuration is done successfully, the Congratulation! message will appear on the screen.
- If the firmware update is available for your Netgear router, then click the Yes button on the Firmware Update Assistant screen.