Netgear DG834Nv2 DG834Nv2 Setup Manual - Page 11

microfilters, and PC(s); configure your wireless settings; and enable wireless security for your network. When you have finished, you will be Internet ready! If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you need to use the manual installation method (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 11). You can set up your wireless-N modem router using one of two methods:. • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is available on your Resource CD. See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on page 9 to use the Smart Wizard. - This is the easiest option. The wizard guides you through the setup process. It automates many of the steps and verifies that the steps have been successfully completed. - Smart Wizard requires a PC running Microsoft Windows.. Before running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to set up your home router, check with your company's network support staff. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with the default settings of a home router. If you are unsure about whether there might be a conflict, use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard, see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 11. For example, if you are connecting to a Mac, are using a Linux operating system, or are technically knowledgeable, select this option. If you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up your router in this order: 1. Install and connect your wireless router to your network (see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem Router" on page 13). 2. Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 7