Internet
NetGenie
Secure Internet Appliance
ADSL/Cable
Modem
Modem
Power
Cable
Dir
ect Cable
Connect your Internet
cable / WAN here
NetGenie
Power Cable
Laptop Or
Desktop Computer
Wireless
Desktop Card
Scenario 4
5
Secure Internet Connectivity over WiFi
Configuring PPPoE
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is used when you dial up to connect to the Internet through
a broadband connection. This section is only relevant to you if need to dial up the Internet from your
computer (scenario 1 & 4).
You will need your Username and Password for connecting to the Internet. Please contact your ISP if you
have lost them.
1. Enter the IP address: http://10.1.1.1 in the address bar and access NetGenie by providing your
administrator credentials. Go to Network Settings > Internet. You will be able to view the Internet
configuration screen.
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1. Use the cable that comes with your NetGenie appliance to connect it to the ADSL Router/ Cable Modem.
Insert one end of the cable in the “WAN” NetGenie socket and the other end in your modem “LAN”.
In case of Direct Cable Internet, please connect it straight to the NetGenie “WAN” socket. If you are
dialing the Internet from your computer, refer to the Configuring PPPoE section (Page 6).
2. Switch on your NetGenie appliance. Wait till the Power LED and WAN LED turns green and for the
WLAN/WPS LED to turn green and stabilize.
3. Start your laptop. Make sure that your Wireless Network Adapter has been enabled. Your laptop will
automatically detect the wireless network (also called SSID) named “NetGenie”. Click the network icon
in your computer's system tray (bottom-right of your screen) from where you can view a range of
available wireless networks. Select “NetGenie”.
4 After selecting “NetGenie”, you will be asked to enter the exact Security/Pass Key printed on the sticker
at the bottom of your appliance (Please refer to Getting your NetGenie Ready section on Page 3). This
will connect you to the NetGenie appliance over Wi-Fi. Make sure you enter exactly as printed.It is
advisable to turn off your router's Wi-Fi, to avoid any security breaches.
5. Open your browser and start surfing the Internet, you will be served with NetGenie Splash Screen (Page
7). Your computer is now secured from online threats and malware with the Quick Security feature
automatically turned on.
Note:
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To configure Internet access for your office users, refer the Internet Controls section (Page 8).
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If you are unable to connect to the Internet after following the above procedure, please revert to your
original setup and visit NetGenie’s support section at www.netgenie.net.
