MCSnet does not use a modem. The flat black ethernet cable will plug into the Internet port of the router.
There are 2 guides for Netgear routers on this page:
- Setting up the Netgear router
- Enabling Wireless Encryption (wifi password)
Netgear Router Config
Netgear configuration and setup
Open your web browser
(Internet Explorer for most systems, but we recommend using Firefox).
Enter 192.168.1.1 in the address bar near the top and hit Enter
Type admin for the username and password for the password
In the following page, click on No, I Want to Configure The Router Myself and click on Next
After the router initializes, click Apply at the bottom of the page
You should be online at this time
Enabling wireless encryption
Open your web browser
(Internet Explorer for most systems, but we recommend using Firefox).
Enter 192.168.1.1 in the address bar near the top and hit Enter
Type admin for the username and password for the password
While logged into the router, click on Wireless Settings on the left hand panel
In here you can edit the network name (SSID).
You can enable encryption by selecting WPA-PSK [TKIP]
and entering a passphrase of your choice.
Remember to click Apply to save your changes.
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