Router Setup

Typical setup instructions for a new or factory reset router.
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Receiver Power Supply (PoE adapter)

This is the power supply for the receiver installed on the outside of the home. It has a solid LED on it to indicate that it has power. If LED is off or flashing, troubleshooting is required.

Receiver Power Supply (PoE adapter)

This is the power supply for the receiver installed on the outside of the home. It has a solid LED on it to indicate that it has power. If LED is off or flashing, troubleshooting is required.

Router

All routers should have an Ethernet port and will come with their own Ethernet cable. Make sure to use only the power supply that came with the router.

WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz)

Most routers will have WiFi capabilities. In order to setup or connect with your smartphone or similar, your router will need to have WiFi. You can use either the 2.4GHz or the 5GHz network (usually has "-5G" at the end of the WiFi name).

Generic router setup
(Google Wifi, Amazon Eero, etc.)

The following is for generic router setup.
Click here for typical Netgear setup.
Click here for typical TP-Link setup.

1

Wiring Configuration

Plug in the router power supply. The lights for the router should light up. Most routers will have at least 3 lights (or different color lights). One will be for power, one will be for internet status, and one will be for WiFi status.

Plug the Ethernet cable into the WAN/Internet port on the back of the router (usually colored differently or separated away from the other Ethernet ports usually labeled LAN). This Ethernet cable should run from this port (WAN/Internet) to the LAN port on your receiver's power supply (about 3in X 2in X 1in with a 5in power cable). 

2

Get ready to connect to the router

If you have a laptop or computer, proceed to next step without the need to download the app. If you are using a smartphone or tablet, download the corresponding  app for the brand of router you purchased. Depending on the version of router you purchased you may also be able to use a web browser in step 4.

3

Connect to the router

Connect to the router via wireless (WiFi) or wired connection (plug into the LAN ports on the back of router). The wireless network name and password should be on the bottom of the router or on a sticker that came with the router.

4


Log into the router

Once you are connected to the router, log into the router interface. You can do this via the app (follow the connection and setup instructions there) or through a web browser such as Chrome, Safari, Edge, etc. If using a web browser, type the IP address of the router into the URL at the top of the web browser. Typical IP addresses are 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.2.1. The IP address may also be  written on the bottom of the router or you can do a quick search online (Google, Siri, Yahoo, etc.).

Once you enter the correct IP address, it may ask for a password. Typical username/password combinations are admin/password, admin/admin, or admin/"blank".              

5

Complete router setup

Once you are logged into the router interface, you will follow the setup instructions. It will likely ask you to change the administrator password (this is NOT the WiFi password) to make it more secure rather than just admin or password. 

If you are asked for what mode to put the router in, we recommend "router" mode. We do not require any authentication on our end and everything else should be defaulted. You can change your wireless network name or password during the setup phase or later on, but keep in mind it will remove you from the router interface if you are connected via WiFi. You will need to make the WiFi setting changes and then reconnect  to the new network name with the new password. We recommend keeping the password the same as what is written on the bottom of the router.

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Contact Us

If you are having trouble setting up a router, please just give us a call and we can help walk you through the setup. We can also come out to set up your network for $50/hr (minimum charge of $50). This includes setting up the router and connecting any devices necessary. Wire connections can also be ran for an extra cost (equal to the cost/foot of the wire). Click here to call us.

Netgear Router Setup

The following is for Netgear router setup.
Click here for typical TP-Link setup.
Click here for other router setup.

1

Wiring Configuration

Plug in the router power supply. The lights for the router should light up. Most routers will have at least 3 lights (or different color lights). One will be for power, one will be for internet status, and one will be for WiFi status.

Plug the Ethernet cable into the WAN/Internet port on the back of the router (usually colored differently or separated away from the other Ethernet ports usually labeled LAN). This Ethernet cable should run from this port (WAN/Internet) to the LAN port on your receiver's power supply (about 3in X 2in X 1in with a 5in power cable). 

2

Get ready to connect to the router

If you have a laptop or computer, proceed to next step without the need to download the app. If you are using a smartphone or tablet, download the Netgear/Nighthawk app in the app store. Depending on the version of router you purchased you may also be able to use a web browser in step 4.

3

Connect to the router

Connect to the router via wireless (WiFi) or wired connection (plug into the LAN ports on the back of router). The wireless network name and password should be on the bottom of the router or on a sticker that came with the router.

4


Log into the router

Once you are connected to the router, log into the router interface. You can do this via the app (follow the connection and setup instructions there) or through a web browser such as Chrome, Safari, Edge, etc. If using a web browser, type "routerlogin.net" without quotes or if that does not work, type "192.168.1.1" without quotes.

This should take you directly to the router login page and it may ask for a password. Typical username/password combinations are admin/password, admin/admin, or admin/"blank".            

5

Complete router setup

Once you are logged into the router interface, you will follow the setup instructions. It will likely ask you to change the administrator password (this is NOT the WiFi password) to make it more secure rather than just admin or password. 

If you are asked for what mode to put the router in, we recommend "router" mode. You can use Netgear Genie if you wish. We do not require any authentication on our end and everything else should be defaulted. You can change your wireless network name or password during the setup phase or later on, but keep in mind it will remove you from the router interface if you are connected via WiFi. You will need to make the WiFi setting changes and then reconnect  to the new network name with the new password. We recommend keeping the password the same as what is written on the bottom of the router.

6

Contact Us

If you are having trouble setting up a router, please just give us a call and we can help walk you through the setup. We can also come out to set up your network for $50/hr (minimum charge of $50). This includes setting up the router and connecting any devices necessary. Wire connections can also be ran for an extra cost (equal to the cost/foot of the wire). Click here to call us.

TP-Link router setup

The following is for a TP-Link router setup.
Click here for typical Netgear router setup.
Click here for other router setup.

1

Wiring Configuration

Plug in the router power supply. The lights for the router should light up. Most routers will have at least 3 lights (or different color lights). One will be for power, one will be for internet status, and one will be for WiFi status.

Plug the Ethernet cable into the WAN/Internet port on the back of the router (usually colored differently or separated away from the other Ethernet ports usually labeled LAN). This Ethernet cable should run from this port (WAN/Internet) to the LAN port on your receiver's power supply (about 3in X 2in X 1in with a 5in power cable). 

2

Get ready to connect to the router

If you have a laptop or computer, proceed to next step without the need to download the app. If you are using a smartphone or tablet, download the TP-Link Tether app from the app store. Depending on the version of router you purchased you may also be able to use a web browser in step 4.

3

Connect to the router

Connect to the router via wireless (WiFi) or wired connection (plug into the LAN ports on the back of router). The wireless network name and password should be on the bottom of the router or on a sticker that came with the router.

4


Log into the router

Once you are connected to the router, log into the router interface. You can do this via the app (follow the connection and setup instructions there) or through a web browser such as Chrome, Safari, Edge, etc. If using a web browser, enter "tplinkwifi.net" without the quotes or type the IP address of the router into the URL at the top of the web browser. Typical IP addresses are 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.2.1. The IP address may also be  written on the bottom of the router or you can do a quick search online (Google, Siri, Yahoo, etc.).

Once you get a login page for the router, it may ask for a password. Typical username/password combinations are admin/password, admin/admin, or admin/"blank".              

5

Complete router setup

Once you are logged into the router interface, you will follow the setup instructions. It will likely ask you to change the administrator password (this is NOT the WiFi password) to make it more secure rather than just admin or password. 

If you are asked for what mode to put the router in, we recommend "router" mode. We do not require any authentication on our end and everything else should be defaulted. You can change your wireless network name or password during the setup phase or later on, but keep in mind it will remove you from the router interface if you are connected via WiFi. You will need to make the WiFi setting changes and then reconnect  to the new network name with the new password. We recommend keeping the password the same as what is written on the bottom of the router.

6

Contact Us

If you are having trouble setting up a router, please just give us a call and we can help walk you through the setup. We can also come out to set up your network for $50/hr (minimum charge of $50). This includes setting up the router and connecting any devices necessary. Wire connections can also be ran for an extra cost (equal to the cost/foot of the wire). Click here to call us.