Optus cable modem router setup

Do the following in Windows: Click the network icon. Highlight the name of your Wi-Fi Hotspot and click Connect. Click Apply. Click Log In. Highlight the field below "User name" and key in admin.

Highlight the field below "Password" and key in admin. Click Connection Settings. Click Profile Management. Hope this cleans it up. Sounds like a user error to me pave. You giant newb. I assume you have attempted to configure the router? Plug your broadband modem into the internet port on the router. If this does not work try www. Most netgears are the same and have different tabs for each category on the left.

Also check your wireless settings and make sure they look normal, any probs google it. You may need to configure a DNS server under basic settings.

Also does this optus cable modem connection connect without a login? Telstra cable does this and has done for about the last two years. You will just have to ring optus and get the DNS addressed maybe. Cover all your bases and troubleshoot.

EDIT : I forgot to mention. If your cable connection DOES require a login. Specify this in the router settings and enter the credentials. Once again Optus can tell you the DNS addresses. Failing all of this you should just BUY a mac. How to Guide to the modem settings menu This guide gives you a general introduction to the modem settings menu.

In Home you can see if you have an internet connection. In My Network you can see a list of devices on the network. See how to view modem information and internet connection information. See how to block websites and forward ports. See how to change wireless channel for your Wi-Fi Hotspot. See how to use file sharing.