WNDR4000 Installation Guide (PDF)
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.... Laptop or Desktop Computer N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Note: If your laptop does not have a modem with a battery-backup, remove and re-insert the battery before connecting your router setup. Installation Guide N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Package Contents: N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Resource CD N750 Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1A: Unplug or power off N750 Wireless Router Step 5: Power On...
.... Laptop or Desktop Computer N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Note: If your laptop does not have a modem with a battery-backup, remove and re-insert the battery before connecting your router setup. Installation Guide N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Package Contents: N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Resource CD N750 Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1A: Unplug or power off N750 Wireless Router Step 5: Power On...
WNDR4000 Setup Manual
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Contents N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 11 Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router 11 Verifying Your Connection 14 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 15...
Contents N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 11 Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router 11 Verifying Your Connection 14 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 15...
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... "Hardware Features" on your purchase of your router. Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000. Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should contain the following items: • The N750 wireless gigabit router • A slide-on page 1). A link to return the product for your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing...
... "Hardware Features" on your purchase of your router. Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000. Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should contain the following items: • The N750 wireless gigabit router • A slide-on page 1). A link to return the product for your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing...
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... the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Set up your N750 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the back of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Carefully remove the protective film from the top...
... the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Set up your N750 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the back of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Carefully remove the protective film from the top...
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... 5 GHz is detected on . The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device. No link is off . Table 1. Power is connected to the router. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Internet Off Solid Amber Solid Green 3. 2.4 GHz Off Mode Solid Green 4. 5 GHz Mode Off Solid Blue 5. See "Checking Basic...
... 5 GHz is detected on . The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device. No link is off . Table 1. Power is connected to the router. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Internet Off Solid Amber Solid Green 3. 2.4 GHz Off Mode Solid Green 4. 5 GHz Mode Off Solid Blue 5. See "Checking Basic...
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...WLAN On/Off 8. Getting to be sure that the WLAN button is ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 The USB device has been accepted by 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs being lit....WLAN button toggles the WLAN function on the WPS function. WPS On Activity On Off On Description Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on the Resource CD. Table 1. The USB device is turned on the WPS button, be...page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is on. USB Off Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Description No USB device is ...
...WLAN On/Off 8. Getting to be sure that the WLAN button is ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 The USB device has been accepted by 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs being lit....WLAN button toggles the WLAN function on the WPS function. WPS On Activity On Off On Description Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on the Resource CD. Table 1. The USB device is turned on the WPS button, be...page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is on. USB Off Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Description No USB device is ...
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An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to local computers. 3. Back Panel The rear panel of the N750 wireless gigabit router includes: 1. Figure 3 1 2 34 5 The back of the WNDR4000 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage device. 2. Getting to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem. 4. A Power On/Off button. A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to Know Your Wireless Router 5 An AC power adapter outlet. 5.
An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to local computers. 3. Back Panel The rear panel of the N750 wireless gigabit router includes: 1. Figure 3 1 2 34 5 The back of the WNDR4000 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage device. 2. Getting to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem. 4. A Power On/Off button. A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to Know Your Wireless Router 5 An AC power adapter outlet. 5.
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... an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless network. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N750 wireless gigabit router lets you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can vary...
... an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless network. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N750 wireless gigabit router lets you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can vary...
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...). See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 11. If you are technically knowledgeable, select this option. This is available on page 11). 2. Before running Microsoft Windows or a Mac. If you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for Internet access (see "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on your Resource CD...
...). See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 11. If you are technically knowledgeable, select this option. This is available on page 11). 2. Before running Microsoft Windows or a Mac. If you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for Internet access (see "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on your Resource CD...
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... Users)" on page 11. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for details). These options are discussed in to the...
... Users)" on page 11. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for details). These options are discussed in to the...
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... the Smart Wizard. • For Mac users, double-click the MacWizard program. 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 Select a different language option, if you through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Your PC has...
... the Smart Wizard. • For Mac users, double-click the MacWizard program. 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 Select a different language option, if you through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Your PC has...
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..." on page 19. • Set up additional wireless computers in this manual, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 38 for more information about this feature. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 At the close of your ...online Reference Manual also is restored when you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in to select a security ...
..." on page 19. • Set up additional wireless computers in this manual, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 38 for more information about this feature. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 At the close of your ...online Reference Manual also is restored when you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in to select a security ...
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... the following information to ensure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your N750 wireless gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on your computer are set up your N750 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet: - If you have not already done so: • Check...
... the following information to ensure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your N750 wireless gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on your computer are set up your N750 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet: - If you have not already done so: • Check...
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... backup battery, remove it as well. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into the Internet port of the N750 wireless gigabit router (3). Connect the N750 wireless gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. Control Panel of your modem and into your computer. If you ...documentation for your N750 wireless gigabit router: 1. Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 2. To connect your Internet service. b. Turn off your new router. If your computer to use your N750 wireless gigabit router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. You ...
... backup battery, remove it as well. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into the Internet port of the N750 wireless gigabit router (3). Connect the N750 wireless gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. Control Panel of your modem and into your computer. If you ...documentation for your N750 wireless gigabit router: 1. Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 2. To connect your Internet service. b. Turn off your new router. If your computer to use your N750 wireless gigabit router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. You ...
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 Locate the cable you removed from the modem in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. Securely insert that you are connected, and you start your network in the correct sequence. Failure to start your network in step 2. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are ready to start your network. To start or restart your network in the correct sequence. 3 Figure 6 4.
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 Locate the cable you removed from the modem in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. Securely insert that you are connected, and you start your network in the correct sequence. Failure to start your network in step 2. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are ready to start your network. To start or restart your network in the correct sequence. 3 Figure 6 4.
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...you in Figure 8. 12 3 Figure 8 4 5 67 Check the N750 wireless gigabit router status lights to verify the following: • Power. The Power light (1) should be on ; 1. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (3) should turn on your computer. Now, plug the power ...Band light (3) should be lit. Wait 1 minute. 3. The Internet port light (2) should be on . If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the N750 wireless gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem is connected correctly by checking the wireless router...
...you in Figure 8. 12 3 Figure 8 4 5 67 Check the N750 wireless gigabit router status lights to verify the following: • Power. The Power light (1) should be on ; 1. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (3) should turn on your computer. Now, plug the power ...Band light (3) should be lit. Wait 1 minute. 3. The Internet port light (2) should be on . If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the N750 wireless gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem is connected correctly by checking the wireless router...
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... on page 38 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use . • WLAN On/Off. The factory default state is reset when you must log in the address field of these three URLs in to your N750 wireless gigabit router to set it up initially and to make any one LAN light (4) should...
... on page 38 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use . • WLAN On/Off. The factory default state is reset when you must log in the address field of these three URLs in to your N750 wireless gigabit router to set it up initially and to make any one LAN light (4) should...
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...seconds! Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your Internet connection. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 When prompted, enter... admin for the router user name and password for a new version of the firmware. 3. If...
...seconds! Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your Internet connection. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 When prompted, enter... admin for the router user name and password for a new version of the firmware. 3. If...
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... the connection yourself. For assistance, see the online User Manual for this N750 wireless gigabit router. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Select No to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. 4. The Setup Wizard screen displays. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the appropriate fields...
... the connection yourself. For assistance, see the online User Manual for this N750 wireless gigabit router. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Select No to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. 4. The Setup Wizard screen displays. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the appropriate fields...
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If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
