Netgear N750-WiFi Installation Guide - Page 14

If the modem router does not power on, If steps 1-3 do not resolve the problem, Reset

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• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. If the modem router does not power on: 1. Check your cables. • Disconnect and reconnect each cable. There is usually an audible click when the cable is correctly connected. • See if the telephone cable connecting your DSL modem router to the wall jack is plugged into a filter. A filter is not required if you do not have telephone voice service. A filter that is installed where it is not needed might eliminate your ADSL signal. 2. Power down your DSL modem router, and then power it up again. a. Shut down your computer and turn off the modem router. b. Unplug the power adapter and all other cables from the back of the DSL modem router. c. Wait 30 seconds, then reconnect the cables and adapter to your DSL modem router, and turn it on. d. Make sure that the router power light is on. If the light is off, try plugging the adapter into another power outlet. e. Turn your computer back on, and wait for the indicator lights to turn green. 3. Open a web browser and try to access the Internet. If steps 1-3 do not resolve the problem: 4. Reset your modem. To reset your DSL modem router, use a pin or paper clip to press in and hold the Reset button. 12

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If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is
uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from
the router.
If the modem router does not power on
:
1.
Check your cables.
Disconnect and reconnect each cable. There is usually an
audible click when the cable is correctly connected.
See if the telephone cable connecting your DSL modem
router to the wall jack is plugged into a filter. A filter is not
required if you do not have telephone voice service. A filter
that is installed where it is not needed might eliminate your
ADSL signal.
2.
Power down your DSL modem router, and then power it up again.
a.
Shut down your computer and turn off the modem router.
b.
Unplug the power adapter and all other cables from the back
of the DSL modem router.
c.
Wait 30 seconds, then reconnect the cables and adapter to
your DSL modem router, and turn it on.
d.
Make sure that the router power light is on. If the light is off,
try plugging the adapter into another power outlet.
e.
Turn your computer back on, and wait for the indicator lights
to turn green.
3.
Open a web browser and try to access the Internet.
If steps 1–3 do not resolve the problem:
4.
Reset your modem.
To reset your DSL modem router, use a pin or paper clip to press
in and hold the
Reset
button.