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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Router Requirements 8 Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer 8 Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets 8 Install the Android Mobile genie App 9 Install the iOS Mobile genie App 9 Manage the... the Desktop genie App 29 Change the Router WiFi Settings Locally 30 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the Desktop genie App 31 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the Android Mobile genie App . . . . 32 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the iOS Mobile genie App 33 Export Router WiFi Settings to a USB Device Using the...
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Router Requirements 8 Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer 8 Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets 8 Install the Android Mobile genie App 9 Install the iOS Mobile genie App 9 Manage the... the Desktop genie App 29 Change the Router WiFi Settings Locally 30 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the Desktop genie App 31 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the Android Mobile genie App . . . . 32 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the iOS Mobile genie App 33 Export Router WiFi Settings to a USB Device Using the...
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NETGEAR genie App View the Network Map Locally 36 View the Network Map Locally Using the Desktop genie App 36 View the Network Map Locally Using ... QR Code on the Android Mobile genie App. . . . . 84 Display the WiFi Network QR Code on the iOS Mobile genie App 85 Scan a WiFi Network QR Code Using Mobile genie App 86 Chapter 4 Remotely Access Your Router Manage Your Home Network Remotely Using the genie App 89 Create a Remote Access Account 90 Create...
NETGEAR genie App View the Network Map Locally 36 View the Network Map Locally Using the Desktop genie App 36 View the Network Map Locally Using ... QR Code on the Android Mobile genie App. . . . . 84 Display the WiFi Network QR Code on the iOS Mobile genie App 85 Scan a WiFi Network QR Code Using Mobile genie App 86 Chapter 4 Remotely Access Your Router Manage Your Home Network Remotely Using the genie App 89 Create a Remote Access Account 90 Create...
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NETGEAR genie App Remotely Access Your Router from a Windows Computer 100 Remotely Access Your Router from an Android Mobile Device 102 Remotely Access Your Router from an iOS Device 103 Remote Access Troubleshooting 106 Chapter 5 Share Files Access Files on a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router 110 Access Files on a USB Storage Device Using the...
NETGEAR genie App Remotely Access Your Router from a Windows Computer 100 Remotely Access Your Router from an Android Mobile Device 102 Remotely Access Your Router from an iOS Device 103 Remote Access Troubleshooting 106 Chapter 5 Share Files Access Files on a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router 110 Access Files on a USB Storage Device Using the...
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NETGEAR genie App Allow Media Files to Play on Your iOS Device 147 Change the Media File... genie App 157 Print from an iOS Device Using AirPrint 158 Chapter 8 View WiFi Analytics Using the Android Mobile genie App View the WiFi Signal Strength 161 Test the WiFi in Different Rooms in Your Home 161 View the Network Status 162 View Channel ...Register Your Product Using the Android Mobile genie 169 Register Your Product Using the iOS Mobile genie App 170 Update the Router Firmware Locally Using the Desktop genie 170 Update the genie App 172 Update the Desktop genie App 172 Update the ...
NETGEAR genie App Allow Media Files to Play on Your iOS Device 147 Change the Media File... genie App 157 Print from an iOS Device Using AirPrint 158 Chapter 8 View WiFi Analytics Using the Android Mobile genie App View the WiFi Signal Strength 161 Test the WiFi in Different Rooms in Your Home 161 View the Network Status 162 View Channel ...Register Your Product Using the Android Mobile genie 169 Register Your Product Using the iOS Mobile genie App 170 Update the Router Firmware Locally Using the Desktop genie 170 Update the genie App 172 Update the Desktop genie App 172 Update the ...
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...8226; iOS mobile genie app version 2.5.18 7 For more information about NETGEAR product support, visit the support website at http://www.netgear.com/genie. 1. This manual guides you manage your router. Getting Started 1 NETGEAR provides free desktop and mobile genie apps that the images used in ...this manual were taken using the following topics: • Router Requirements • Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer • Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets • Manage the Desktop genie App Settings For ...
...8226; iOS mobile genie app version 2.5.18 7 For more information about NETGEAR product support, visit the support website at http://www.netgear.com/genie. 1. This manual guides you manage your router. Getting Started 1 NETGEAR provides free desktop and mobile genie apps that the images used in ...this manual were taken using the following topics: • Router Requirements • Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer • Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets • Manage the Desktop genie App Settings For ...
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...app, it is the Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 running firmware version 1.0.4.30. You can see which smart devices are currently supported by visiting the NETGEAR genie web page. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Click the appropriate Download...new router firmware when it starts automatically. The router in the Windows taskbar. NETGEAR genie App Router Requirements To view a list of routers that can use the genie desktop apps to do the following : • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Get easy access to router ...
...app, it is the Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 running firmware version 1.0.4.30. You can see which smart devices are currently supported by visiting the NETGEAR genie web page. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Click the appropriate Download...new router firmware when it starts automatically. The router in the Windows taskbar. NETGEAR genie App Router Requirements To view a list of routers that can use the genie desktop apps to do the following : • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Get easy access to router ...
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...hide the network connectivity change its settings. To enable autostart, select Enable Autostart. 4. Manage Your Router Locally Using the genie App You can also manage you must join the router's WiFi network locally (at home). Show or Hide Network Connectivity Change To show the network ...connectivity change , deselect Show Network Connectivity Change. NETGEAR genie App To enable or disable autostart for the...
...hide the network connectivity change its settings. To enable autostart, select Enable Autostart. 4. Manage Your Router Locally Using the genie App You can also manage you must join the router's WiFi network locally (at home). Show or Hide Network Connectivity Change To show the network ...connectivity change , deselect Show Network Connectivity Change. NETGEAR genie App To enable or disable autostart for the...
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Getting Started 11 Connect your desktop or in to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Click the Router Settings button. Click the genie icon on your computer to your router locally using the desktop genie app for Windows or a Mac computers: 1. NETGEAR genie App Log In to Your Router Locally Using the Desktop genie App To log in the Windows taskbar. 3.
Getting Started 11 Connect your desktop or in to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Click the Router Settings button. Click the genie icon on your computer to your router locally using the desktop genie app for Windows or a Mac computers: 1. NETGEAR genie App Log In to Your Router Locally Using the Desktop genie App To log in the Windows taskbar. 3.
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Click the OK button. Connect your device to your router locally using the mobile genie app for Android devices: 1. Launch the genie app. The Wireless Settings page displays. The router user name, which is admin, is password. The default password is automatically entered. 6. Log In to Your Router Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App To log in to the router's WiFi network. 2. In the Login as menu, click At home. 5. Getting Started 12 NETGEAR genie App 4. Enter the router password.
Click the OK button. Connect your device to your router locally using the mobile genie app for Android devices: 1. Launch the genie app. The Wireless Settings page displays. The router user name, which is admin, is password. The default password is automatically entered. 6. Log In to Your Router Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App To log in to the router's WiFi network. 2. In the Login as menu, click At home. 5. Getting Started 12 NETGEAR genie App 4. Enter the router password.
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Tap the Login button. Enter the router password. Log In to Your Router Using the iOS Mobile genie App To log in to the home page. Getting Started 13 The app returns to your device to the router's WiFi network. 3. The default password is automatically entered. 6. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Connect your router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. Tap the Login button. NETGEAR genie App 4. In the Login as menu, tap At home. 5.
Tap the Login button. Enter the router password. Log In to Your Router Using the iOS Mobile genie App To log in to the home page. Getting Started 13 The app returns to your device to the router's WiFi network. 3. The default password is automatically entered. 6. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Connect your router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. Tap the Login button. NETGEAR genie App 4. In the Login as menu, tap At home. 5.
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The app returns to view information about the genie app and the router. View Information About the genie App and the Router On the desktop genie app for Android and iOS devices, the About page displays information about the genie app. NETGEAR genie App 4. At the top of the page, tap Options. 5. ...Tap At home. 6. Tap Login. On the mobile genie app for Windows and Mac computers, the About page displays information about the Windows desktop genie App Use the Windows desktop genie app to the home page. Enter the router password...
The app returns to view information about the genie app and the router. View Information About the genie App and the Router On the desktop genie app for Android and iOS devices, the About page displays information about the genie app. NETGEAR genie App 4. At the top of the page, tap Options. 5. ...Tap At home. 6. Tap Login. On the mobile genie app for Windows and Mac computers, the About page displays information about the Windows desktop genie App Use the Windows desktop genie app to the home page. Enter the router password...
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.... 4. (Optional) Tap the License button. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. From the menu bar at the top of you computer, select NETGEARGenie > About NETGEAR Genie. The home page displays. 3. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. NETGEAR genie App To view information about the app using...
.... 4. (Optional) Tap the License button. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. From the menu bar at the top of you computer, select NETGEARGenie > About NETGEAR Genie. The home page displays. 3. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. NETGEAR genie App To view information about the app using...
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...Optional) Tap the License button. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. Connect your device to view information about the router and the genie app. To view information about the router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices to the router's WiFi network. 2. Tap the Information button at... the top of the screen . Launch the genie app. NETGEAR genie App View ...
...Optional) Tap the License button. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. Connect your device to view information about the router and the genie app. To view information about the router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices to the router's WiFi network. 2. Tap the Information button at... the top of the screen . Launch the genie app. NETGEAR genie App View ...
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... for Windows and Mac computers: 1. The Home page displays. The Home page displays. 3. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Launch the genie app . Launch the genie app . NETGEAR genie App Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App To monitor your Internet connection using...
... for Windows and Mac computers: 1. The Home page displays. The Home page displays. 3. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Launch the genie app . Launch the genie app . NETGEAR genie App Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App To monitor your Internet connection using...
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... Test field, type the URL for Windows and Mac computers: 1. On the left, click the Internet button If your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. NETGEAR genie App 3. Click the Speed Test button. The Home page displays. 3. Connect your Internet connection is not working, the Internet pane on...
... Test field, type the URL for Windows and Mac computers: 1. On the left, click the Internet button If your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. NETGEAR genie App 3. Click the Speed Test button. The Home page displays. 3. Connect your Internet connection is not working, the Internet pane on...
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... meter measures Internet traffic on the results: • If the Internet connection is restored, the screen shows a green line between the router and the Internet. • If the Internet connection does not work, genie displays information about how to remotely access your network. Set...• Total/average You can view traffic for example, genie might have discovered a disconnected cable. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. NETGEAR genie App The genie app tries to detect and fix the problem: The screen adjusts based on your...
... meter measures Internet traffic on the results: • If the Internet connection is restored, the screen shows a green line between the router and the Internet. • If the Internet connection does not work, genie displays information about how to remotely access your network. Set...• Total/average You can view traffic for example, genie might have discovered a disconnected cable. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. NETGEAR genie App The genie app tries to detect and fix the problem: The screen adjusts based on your...
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... traffic meter is not on this page. 8. Select a number from 1 to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. Enter the router password. Click the Traffic Meter tab. If the traffic meter is on and set up, data displays on , select the Enable radio button. ...Select an option: No Limit, Download Only, or Upload/Download. 10. The default password is automatically entered. 6. Click the Router Settings button. The Router Login page displays. 4. NETGEAR genie App The Home page displays. 3. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. The genie app sends...
... traffic meter is not on this page. 8. Select a number from 1 to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. Enter the router password. Click the Traffic Meter tab. If the traffic meter is on and set up, data displays on , select the Enable radio button. ...Select an option: No Limit, Download Only, or Upload/Download. 10. The default password is automatically entered. 6. Click the Router Settings button. The Router Login page displays. 4. NETGEAR genie App The Home page displays. 3. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. The genie app sends...
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...NETGEAR genie App Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App To set up the traffic meter locally using the mobile genie app on this page. 8. The router user name, which is admin, is password. The genie app sends the message to your router to the router's WiFi... network. 2. Tap the Login button. Connect your Android device: 1. Enter the router password. When the traffic meter is not on the traffic meter. The page adjusts. Launch the genie ...
...NETGEAR genie App Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App To set up the traffic meter locally using the mobile genie app on this page. 8. The router user name, which is admin, is password. The genie app sends the message to your router to the router's WiFi... network. 2. Tap the Login button. Connect your Android device: 1. Enter the router password. When the traffic meter is not on the traffic meter. The page adjusts. Launch the genie ...
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...page, tap Options > At home. 5. The default password is automatically entered. 6. The app returns to the router's WiFi network. 2. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. Select an option: No Limit...The time to 28. (Each month includes at least 28 days.) • Counter Start Time. The router user name, which is admin, is password. To change a traffic meter setting, tap the setting: ...to restart the counter. Tap Login. When you finish, tap the Save button. Enter the router password. Set Up the Traffic Meter Using the iOS Mobile genie App To set...
...page, tap Options > At home. 5. The default password is automatically entered. 6. The app returns to the router's WiFi network. 2. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. Select an option: No Limit...The time to 28. (Each month includes at least 28 days.) • Counter Start Time. The router user name, which is admin, is password. To change a traffic meter setting, tap the setting: ...to restart the counter. Tap Login. When you finish, tap the Save button. Enter the router password. Set Up the Traffic Meter Using the iOS Mobile genie App To set...
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When the traffic meter is not on this page. 8. The genie app sends the message to your router to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. Select an option: No Limit, Download Only, or Upload/Download. 11. The screen adjusts. 10. To change a ... want to restart the counter. A message displays asking you if you finish, tap Save. The date to enable the traffic meter. 9. Your settings are saved. NETGEAR genie App 7. Tap the Traffic Meter button . Manage Your Internet Connection 26
When the traffic meter is not on this page. 8. The genie app sends the message to your router to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. Select an option: No Limit, Download Only, or Upload/Download. 11. The screen adjusts. 10. To change a ... want to restart the counter. A message displays asking you if you finish, tap Save. The date to enable the traffic meter. 9. Your settings are saved. NETGEAR genie App 7. Tap the Traffic Meter button . Manage Your Internet Connection 26