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Connect to the Network and Access the Router
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router
Label
The label on the router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number.
Figure 5. Router label
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the
difference so that you know which login to use when.
Types of logins:
• ISP login.
The login that your ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service. Your
service provider gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you
cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.
• W
iFi network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless network
name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the router label.
• Router login.This logs you in to the router interface as admin from a web browserweb
browser
.
Use a web browser to Access the Router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a
web browser to access the router to view or change its settings. The first time you access the
router, NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can
connect to your Internet service.
Automatic Internet Setup
You can set up your router automatically with the NETGEAR installation assistant, or you can
use a web browser to access the router and set up your router manually. Before you start the
setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the
network are using the settings described here.
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