How to configure internet access on a NETGEAR router for Cable connection?

Note:

• The information in this article applies if you are trying to configure your Cable Internet connection with a NETGEAR router.
• If you have a DSL Internet Connection, see this article

Installation Procedure:

1. Connect the Modem to the Internet port of the NETGEAR router and the computer to any of the four LAN ports as shown in the diagram.
   
2. Open an Internet Explorer browser and type the router IP address which would be either http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar and press Enter.
• The Login window will prompt for the router configuration username and password.
• The default username is “admin” and the default password is “password”
  
  
3. Click Setup Wizard on the top left corner, Select Yes for the Setup Wizard to detect the type of internet connection and click Next.
   
4. The Setup Wizard will detect the type of Internet connection. For Cable Internet connections, Setup Wizard will detect Dynamic IP. Click Next
   
5. You do not have to change the default settings unless your ISP has given you specific DNS information which must be configured.
   
6. The router will now save these settings. When complete, you can verify whether you are connected to the internet from the Router Status > Maintenance menu.
   
   Verify you have a valid IP address (not-blank / 0.0.0.0) on the Internet Port assigned by your ISP
   

For additional troubleshooting, refer to: Troubleshooting No Internet Through the Router

Doc: N101668.asp Apr. 11, 2007