Netgear Router Setup: Complete Guide For beginners

If you live in a small house or apartment, then Netgear router is a great device for you. It can cover all the areas of your house with lag-free and uninterrupted WiFi. Netgear router can work with any modem. So, there is no need to worry about its configuration.

The router comes with a manual that can help you with complete Netgear router setup instructions. But, 90% of users fail to understand the Netgear router manual. If you are one of them, then you don’t have to worry because we have come up with this post.

This post will guide you on how to set up a Netgear router in a fly. Let’s take the plunge!

Netgear router setup can be performed in two easy ways, using WPS method and manual method. We will ring up the curtains from both the methods one by one:

First we will discuss, how to set up Netgear router using manual method.

How to Set Up a Netgear Router Manually

Follow the step-by-step instructions highlighted below and know how to configure your Netgear router manually:

Place your Netgear router in the same room where you have kept your modem. However, after Netgear router setup, you can keep your device anywhere in your home.
After the placement of your Netgear router, take out the power adapter of your device and plug it in to a working wall outlet.
Be sure to provide your Netgear router a continuous power supply.
Then, grab an Ethernet cable and connect your Netgear router and modem. Ensure that the cable/wire you are using isn’t worn out or dusty. You can also use a wireless source to connect your devices.
On your computer or laptop, open a web browser of your choice and enter 192.168.1.1, 10.0.0.1, 192.168.1.2, or 192.168.1.0 IP in the browser’s address bar. Do not use the browser’s search bar. Close all the unwanted open tabs and also clear the entire browsing history.
Press the Enter key.
The router login window will appear.
Enter the default router username and password (unless changed) into the required fields and click Log In.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: To prevent any IP-related issues, simply ensure that you are entering it without any typing errors.

Well done! You have successfully configured your Netgear router using 192.168.1.1, 10.0.0.1, 192.168.1.2, or 192.168.1.0 IP like a pro.

Just in case, you don’t want to use the manual method to configure your Netgear router, go through the WPS method instructions highlighted below.

How to Set Up a Netgear Router using WPS Method

Power on your Netgear router. Ensure to provide it a continuous power supply during this process.
Locate the WPS button on your Netgear router. Once found, press it gently.
The WPS LED on your Netgear router will start blinking.
Once you see all the LEDs on your Netgear router has become stable, it means that your Netgear router has been set up properly using the WPS method.
Now, you can log in to your Netgear router using 192.168.1.1, 10.0.0.1, 192.168.1.2, or 192.168.1.0 IP and change its default settings and password accordingly.

Congrats! You have successfully completed the Netgear router setup process using the WPS method.

Note: You can also use www.routerlogin.net web address (default) instead of 192.168.1.1, 10.0.0.1, 192.168.1.2, or 192.168.1.0 IP to configure and log in to your Netgear device.

The Final Words

Our guide on how to set up a Netgear router using manual or WPS method ends here. Just in case, you are having trouble while configuring your Netgear router, you are free to drop us your concerns into the comments section.