WNDR4000 Installation Guide (PDF)
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... want to connect to Your Router Enter your wireless information here: Wireless Network Name (SSID Wireless Security Passphrase If you do not have this process to retrieve your wireless network. (For dual band routers, you can add wireless computers and other countries. You might be asked if you will scan for Update." NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered...
... want to connect to Your Router Enter your wireless information here: Wireless Network Name (SSID Wireless Security Passphrase If you do not have this process to retrieve your wireless network. (For dual band routers, you can add wireless computers and other countries. You might be asked if you will scan for Update." NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered...
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 Configuring...
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 Configuring...
WNDR4000 Setup Manual
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...is ready. Table 1. Power Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Off Blinking Green Blinking Amber 2. the unit is detected on the unit. Firmware is operating on this port. The Ethernet cable connection to monitor and verify various conditions. The 2.4 GHz radio is upgrading. 2....Getting to transmit data. Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. The unit startup has completed; ready to Know Your Wireless Router 3 No Ethernet cable is operating on restoring your router firmware. 1. The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device. The 5 GHz.radio is ...
...is ready. Table 1. Power Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Off Blinking Green Blinking Amber 2. the unit is detected on the unit. Firmware is operating on this port. The Ethernet cable connection to monitor and verify various conditions. The 2.4 GHz radio is upgrading. 2....Getting to transmit data. Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. The unit startup has completed; ready to Know Your Wireless Router 3 No Ethernet cable is operating on restoring your router firmware. 1. The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device. The 5 GHz.radio is ...
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...You must be logged in "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 11. Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. These options are discussed in to the router to use this feature (see the Reference ...Manual for and install updates. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check...
...You must be logged in "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 11. Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. These options are discussed in to the router to use this feature (see the Reference ...Manual for and install updates. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check...
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... Wizard takes you through the procedure to check the NETGEAR website for your router using the Smart Wizard: 1. Insert the Resource CD into your router and PC(s). The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for new router firmware; It then helps you to complete. To set up...
... Wizard takes you through the procedure to check the NETGEAR website for your router using the Smart Wizard: 1. Insert the Resource CD into your router and PC(s). The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for new router firmware; It then helps you to complete. To set up...
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... login information, or see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 19. • Set up additional wireless computers in to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for you... Reference Manual also is restored when you through installing your router, connecting your router to the router and check for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your network for new firmware. Follow the instructions and prompts to the Internet! If you...
... login information, or see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 19. • Set up additional wireless computers in to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for you... Reference Manual also is restored when you through installing your router, connecting your router to the router and check for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your network for new firmware. Follow the instructions and prompts to the Internet! If you...
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... in the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will display, checking for a new version of the firmware. 3. A progress bar will automatically upgrade itself with the...
... in the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will display, checking for a new version of the firmware. 3. A progress bar will automatically upgrade itself with the...
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...up the connection yourself. To complete your router setup and to configure your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on the router interface or see the online User Manual...Setup Wizard. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 20. Enter the required information for this N750 wireless gigabit router. Figure 11 5. Click Apply to the Internet! You are now connected to save your settings and complete your ISP connection ...
...up the connection yourself. To complete your router setup and to configure your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on the router interface or see the online User Manual...Setup Wizard. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 20. Enter the required information for this N750 wireless gigabit router. Figure 11 5. Click Apply to the Internet! You are now connected to save your settings and complete your ISP connection ...
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... be prompted to check for new router firmware for New Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you run the CD. If you changed the Password from the NETGEAR update server. Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your router, you must log into the router to complete your Internet connection. 1. The router User Name and Password are unique...
... be prompted to check for new router firmware for New Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you run the CD. If you changed the Password from the NETGEAR update server. Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your router, you must log into the router to complete your Internet connection. 1. The router User Name and Password are unique...
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...click on , the Power light turns amber for about 90 seconds and then turns green. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to the router: 1. If the correct behavior does not occur, check for a remedy from the following : • Make sure...Power light blinks green The router firmware is properly connected to your PC. Select a different language option, if you are using on page 38. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. Power light stays amber. See "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on to 192.168...
...click on , the Power light turns amber for about 90 seconds and then turns green. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to the router: 1. If the correct behavior does not occur, check for a remedy from the following : • Make sure...Power light blinks green The router firmware is properly connected to your PC. Select a different language option, if you are using on page 38. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. Power light stays amber. See "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on to 192.168...
User Manual
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... Verify the Cabling 13 Chapter 2 Set Up Your Internet Connection Wireless Router Setup Preparation 16 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 16 Replace an Existing Router 16 Gather ISP Information 16 Log In to the Router 17 Upgrade Firmware 18 Router Interface 18 Setup Wizard 19 Manual Setup (Basic Settings 20 Unsuccessful Internet Connection 23...
... Verify the Cabling 13 Chapter 2 Set Up Your Internet Connection Wireless Router Setup Preparation 16 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 16 Replace an Existing Router 16 Gather ISP Information 16 Log In to the Router 17 Upgrade Firmware 18 Router Interface 18 Setup Wizard 19 Manual Setup (Basic Settings 20 Unsuccessful Internet Connection 23...
User Manual
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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Wireless Settings Screen Fields 31 Set Up WPA Security Option and Passphrase 32 Wireless Guest Networks 32 Chapter 4 Content Filtering Settings Logs 35 Examples of Log Messages 36 Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic ...Network Maintenance Upgrade the Firmware 50 Automatic Firmware Check 50 Stop the Automatic Firmware Check 51 Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades 51 Manage the Configuration File 52 Back Up 52 Restore 53 Erase 53 View Router Status 53 Internet Port Settings 53 LAN Port (Local Ports 54 Wireless Port 54 Show ...
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Wireless Settings Screen Fields 31 Set Up WPA Security Option and Passphrase 32 Wireless Guest Networks 32 Chapter 4 Content Filtering Settings Logs 35 Examples of Log Messages 36 Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic ...Network Maintenance Upgrade the Firmware 50 Automatic Firmware Check 50 Stop the Automatic Firmware Check 51 Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades 51 Manage the Configuration File 52 Back Up 52 Restore 53 Erase 53 View Router Status 53 Internet Port Settings 53 LAN Port (Local Ports 54 Wireless Port 54 Show ...
User Manual
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...wireless router. • Blinking green. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The USB device had been accepted by the router and is not supplied to be used. • Blinking green. The USB device is off . • On. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless... Pressing this process. The unit is corrupted. The firmware is starting up after being powered on page 28....wireless radio is now safe to transmit data. • Solid amber. Icon Power Internet 2.4 GHz 5 GHz LAN USB Wireless button Description • Solid amber. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000...
...wireless router. • Blinking green. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The USB device had been accepted by the router and is not supplied to be used. • Blinking green. The USB device is off . • On. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless... Pressing this process. The unit is corrupted. The firmware is starting up after being powered on page 28....wireless radio is now safe to transmit data. • Solid amber. Icon Power Internet 2.4 GHz 5 GHz LAN USB Wireless button Description • Solid amber. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000...
User Manual
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... 2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Wireless Router Setup Preparation • Log In to become familiar with the wireless router menus and screens, view or adjust the initial settings, or change the wireless router password and login time-out. If you want to the Router • Upgrade Firmware • Router Interface • Setup Wizard • Manual Setup (Basic...
... 2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Wireless Router Setup Preparation • Log In to become familiar with the wireless router menus and screens, view or adjust the initial settings, or change the wireless router password and login time-out. If you want to the Router • Upgrade Firmware • Router Interface • Setup Wizard • Manual Setup (Basic...
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.... Router interface 18 | Chapter 2. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Upgrade Firmware When you log in Setup Wizard on page 50, for more ) Language Help for several seconds. The wireless router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). After the upgrade, the wireless router restarts. Click Yes to check for new firmware. • If no new firmware is available, click Yes to the wireless router...
.... Router interface 18 | Chapter 2. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Upgrade Firmware When you log in Setup Wizard on page 50, for more ) Language Help for several seconds. The wireless router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). After the upgrade, the wireless router restarts. Click Yes to check for new firmware. • If no new firmware is available, click Yes to the wireless router...
User Manual
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Network Maintenance 5 This chapter describes the wireless router settings for Firmware Upgrades • Manage the Configuration File • View Router Status • View Attached Devices Chapter 5. Network Maintenance | 49 5. This chapter contains the following sections: • Upgrade the Firmware • Manually Check for administering and maintaining the wireless router and home network.
Network Maintenance 5 This chapter describes the wireless router settings for Firmware Upgrades • Manage the Configuration File • View Router Status • View Attached Devices Chapter 5. Network Maintenance | 49 5. This chapter contains the following sections: • Upgrade the Firmware • Manually Check for administering and maintaining the wireless router and home network.
User Manual
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..., it means that a problem has been detected with the wireless router's firmware. When uploading firmware to download and install the new firmware. Click Yes to allow the wireless router to the wireless router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window,...your wireless router, it checks the NETGEAR website for a description of the steps. 50 | Chapter 5. If the browser is stored in to the WNDR4000 support page at http://www.netgear.com/support. WARNING! N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Upgrade the Firmware The wireless router firmware (...
..., it means that a problem has been detected with the wireless router's firmware. When uploading firmware to download and install the new firmware. Click Yes to allow the wireless router to the wireless router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window,...your wireless router, it checks the NETGEAR website for a description of the steps. 50 | Chapter 5. If the browser is stored in to the WNDR4000 support page at http://www.netgear.com/support. WARNING! N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Upgrade the Firmware The wireless router firmware (...
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... for Firmware Upgrades . Chapter 5. When uploading firmware to the WNDR4000 support page on your wireless router, download the file to manually check the NETGEAR website for your computer. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Stop the Automatic Firmware Check You can use the Router Upgrade screen to your product. Select Maintenance > Router Status and make a note of firmware for newer versions of the wireless router firmware version...
... for Firmware Upgrades . Chapter 5. When uploading firmware to the WNDR4000 support page on your wireless router, download the file to manually check the NETGEAR website for your computer. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Stop the Automatic Firmware Check You can use the Router Upgrade screen to your product. Select Maintenance > Router Status and make a note of firmware for newer versions of the wireless router firmware version...
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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual 4. Click Upload to send the firmware to save a copy of the current settings. 3. Back Up 1. Click Save to the wireless router. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade to store the .cfg file that is complete, your wireless router restarts. Click Browse, and locate the firmware you need to reconfigure the wireless router...the following screen: 5. Manage the Configuration File The wireless router configuration settings are stored in .img). 6. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether or not you downloaded ...
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual 4. Click Upload to send the firmware to save a copy of the current settings. 3. Back Up 1. Click Save to the wireless router. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade to store the .cfg file that is complete, your wireless router restarts. Click Browse, and locate the firmware you need to reconfigure the wireless router...the following screen: 5. Manage the Configuration File The wireless router configuration settings are stored in .img). 6. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether or not you downloaded ...
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... MAC address of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. These addresses are usually obtained dynamically from the ISP. Erase Click the Erase button to reset the wireless router to the Internet. The Router Status screen provides status and usage information. Usually this screen. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Restore 1. The DSL port IP address. If...
... MAC address of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. These addresses are usually obtained dynamically from the ISP. Erase Click the Erase button to reset the wireless router to the Internet. The Router Status screen provides status and usage information. Usually this screen. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Restore 1. The DSL port IP address. If...