Installation
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essential Edition
Model D6100
Package Contents
Ethernet cable
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Phone cable |
Modem router |
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Power adapter |
ADSL microfilter |
(varies by region) |
(varies by region) |
Get the genie App 
The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or
smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and more.
Download the free genie app from www.NETGEAR.com/genie.
1.Connect the modem router to a DSL service or a cable or fiber modem.
To connect the modem router to a DSL service:
a.Install the ADSL microfilter between a phone line and a phone.
b.Use the phone cable to connect the microfilter to the ADSL port on the modem router.
For additional information about connecting to a DSL service, see the other side of this installation guide.
To connect the modem router to a cable or fiber modem:
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cable or fiber modem to the red Internet port on the modem router.
2.Power on the modem router.
Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.
Wait for the Power LED 
to light green. If the Power LED does not light, press the
Power On/Off button.
DSL Internet
ADSL 
microfilter 
Ethernet cable
Phone cable
Modem router
Cable or fiber Internet
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3.Check the DSL LED.
If the modem router is connected to a DSL service, the DSL LED 
lights green.
4.Wait for the WiFi LED 
to light blue.
If the WiFi LED does not light, press the
WiFi On/Off button 
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5.Connect a computer.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a yellow Ethernet port on the modem router.
You can also use WiFi to connect. To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network name and password on the product label.
6.Log in to the modem router.
Launch a web browser. NETGEAR genie displays.
If you do not see genie, enter www.routerlogin.net in the address field of the web browser. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
NETGEAR genie determines your Internet connection. If the modem router successfully connects to the Internet, the Internet LED 
lights green.
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