Cm700 installation issues first time user

> [...] cm700 [...]

   Connected to what?  New installation, or replacing something else, or
what?

> [...] I just need someone to walk me through the installation process
> because I'm obviously doing something wrong. [...]

   It might not be obvious to the non-psychics in your audience, who
can't see what you're doing, or what happens when you do it.

   Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and look
for Documentation.  Get the User Manual (at least).  Read.  Beyond the
basic set-up instructions, look for the LED descriptions and
"Troubleshoot".