How to setup Netgear router NETGEAR was the first to introduce the world's fastest wireless router. Netgear products cover a wide range of technologies, such as Wi-Fi and LTE, Ethernet, and powerline. They focus on reliability and ease of use. There are several ways to install a Netgear router. If you don't have a computer to set up your Netgear wireless router for the first time, you can also use your wireless laptop, tablet or smartphone by following the Netgear router installation procedure below. Connect the wireless device to the Wireless Netgear router and configure the device's Internet connection. Installing a Netgear Wireless Router Using a Wireless Device Connect an Ethernet cable from your modem or DSL to the Internet port on your Netgear router. Turn on the modem and wait for the lights to stabilize. Power on the Netgear router and wait for the light to stabilize. Get the preset wireless settings for your Netgear router written on the back or bottom of the device. On the wireless device, open the Wi-Fi connection driver and find the network name of the Netgear router. Click on your network and enter your password when prompted to log in. Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome. If the Netgear gin does not appear, go to the address bar and go to this link http://www.routerlogin.com (or) http://www.routerlogin.net. The default login is administrator and password. Follow the Netgear Genie guidelines to configure your device and technology to install a Netgear router.