BleepingComputer.com: Setting up a wireless connection using netgear.

Hi, I have a netgear box, and I went through it with my isp on how to set up a wireless connection but it doesn't seem to work. Any ideas? The ISP I'm with transfers me to a call centre in India, and I don't think the people I am speaking to are tech savvy, rather I think they just a set protocol which they must follow. I'm confused as to which wires I am supposed to attach where. Any help would be greatly appreciate. Thankyou.

Have you set your netgear router up yet? or is it sill boxed?

I set it up. When I go to the connetion, it says everything is working EXCEPT the internet connection. I have no idea why. And I'm confused, is it supposed to be attached to the cable modem or where? Forgive my naiveity.

Coax > Cable modem > Ethernet from cable modem WAN > WAN port on router > ethernet ports/cords into wired devices > wireless into wireless.

To setup the router you'll have to first directly connect via ethernet and type the gateway IP (Usually 192.168.0.1/192.168.1.0) into the address bar of a browser to access the router. From there you'll want to set a password and security type to make it more secure. Also make sure to update the firmware as out of the box equipment is usually a couple months out of date.

There shouldn't be anymore setup needed. You already configured with the ISP for your internet to work with the modem itself correct?

Yeah I think so, I'll try this tomorrow and get back to you, thankyou for the help.

And sorry could you simplify how the wires are supposed to be set up for a noob like me, what the heck is the coax?!

You are on cable i take it? Coax or Coaxial is the cable that comes from that wall into the modem.

Here is a site that might help explain it a little better. But most routers come with some sort of fold out diagram on how to get them connected and running. http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesssetup.mspx

Hope this helps