If you have installation software then you can run the software and setup your network
. If you do not have installation CD then you can install your Netgear router without software also.
Netgear router setup process is very easy and you can do it manually. You just need to access the setup page and change the Internet connection settings manually. Netgear router setup page is the page where you can change the settings. You can access this page when your computer is connected with the Ethernet cable. Make sure that while changing the settings, your computer should be connected with the Ethernet cable. Do not change the settings when your computer is wireless.
Step 1) Before initial set up, make sure that your Internet modem is working properly. Connect your main computer directly to the modem and try to access the Internet on your main computer. If that is working then connect the main computer to the Ethernet port on the router and modem to the Internet port.
Step 2) Connect the modem and computer to the Netgear router.
Step 3) Check the IP address and default gateway number on your main computer. Open the Internet browser and in the address bar type the IP address of the Netgear router. It will prompt you for user name and password for Netgear. The default user name is admin and default password is "password" or "1234".
Step 4) According to your Internet service provider, change the Internet connection settings.
Step 5) Once you are able to access the Internet on the main computer, you can change the wireless network settings. Change the SSID name and enter the security password for your WiFi.
Step 6) Try to connect to the new wireless network on your computers/devices. First you will need to search for the SSID on your wireless computer. SSID is the name of your wireless network. Once you find the SSID, try to connect to the SSID. Enter the password and you will be able to access the Internet.
Best place to position Netgear wireless router:
Do not place your router close to the microwave or fridges. Avoid putting radio transmitting / receiving devices near metal objects, as the metal gets in the way of the signal. Keep it at least 1 foot away from the wall and 3 feet above the ground. Do not keep it under the desk. Keep it above the desk.