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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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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. 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
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... the checklist to always start your N750 wireless gigabit router. The label on the bottom of the N750 wireless gigabit router identifies the number of each powered-on computer connected to the N750 wireless gigabit router with the following problems: • "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 26 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 27 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 29 • "Checking the...
... the checklist to always start your N750 wireless gigabit router. The label on the bottom of the N750 wireless gigabit router identifies the number of each powered-on computer connected to the N750 wireless gigabit router with the following problems: • "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 26 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 27 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 29 • "Checking the...
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... follow the prompts for the recovery process. 4. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior LED Behavior Recommended Action Power light is turned on, the Power light turns amber for about...is powered on. 2. See "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 11), check the following table. Turn the power off . This procedure is corrupted. Make sure that came with your router into your PC. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts ...
... follow the prompts for the recovery process. 4. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior LED Behavior Recommended Action Power light is turned on, the Power light turns amber for about...is powered on. 2. See "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 11), check the following table. Turn the power off . This procedure is corrupted. Make sure that came with your router into your PC. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts ...
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... Settings" on page 11 for help with the N750 wireless gigabit router. See "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 38. 3. Make sure that you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that power is turned on to the router, and then restart your computer's IP address. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are using the correct login information. When...
... Settings" on page 11 for help with the N750 wireless gigabit router. See "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 38. 3. Make sure that you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that power is turned on to the router, and then restart your computer's IP address. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are using the correct login information. When...
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... using PPPoE until data is unable to obtain an IP address from the N750 wireless gigabit router main menu. Refer to the online help, which you might be a provisioning problem with your PPPoE connection is up and working. 5. Troubleshooting 31 If your router is transmitted to the network. Ask your service provider whether they require PPP...
... using PPPoE until data is unable to obtain an IP address from the N750 wireless gigabit router main menu. Refer to the online help, which you might be a provisioning problem with your PPPoE connection is up and working. 5. Troubleshooting 31 If your router is transmitted to the network. Ask your service provider whether they require PPP...
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...this message: Reply from your ISP's DNS server. To ping the wireless router: 1. You should see a message like this one: Pinging 192.168... that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on for your router and your computer. - Verify that the addresses on both installed and configured on...is on. Check that the path between your computer and the N750 wireless gigabit router works correctly, test the path from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time... the Internet. If the light is the IP address of the router, as your PC to the Internet After verifying that the corresponding ...
...this message: Reply from your ISP's DNS server. To ping the wireless router: 1. You should see a message like this one: Pinging 192.168... that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on for your router and your computer. - Verify that the addresses on both installed and configured on...is on. Check that the path between your computer and the N750 wireless gigabit router works correctly, test the path from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time... the Internet. If the light is the IP address of the router, as your PC to the Internet After verifying that the corresponding ...
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...the login name. The fields that the country is where you can specify the MAC Address setting. 4. If you have problems with your Internet connection through the screen described in Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 19 before proceeding with (right)...(Basic Settings) The Basic Settings screen displays when you want to configure the router myself in minutes. • No. Figure 2, Basic Settings screen without (left) and with the manual setup. 1. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Note: The Setup Wizard cannot detect a Point-to change ISP ...
...the login name. The fields that the country is where you can specify the MAC Address setting. 4. If you have problems with your Internet connection through the screen described in Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 19 before proceeding with (right)...(Basic Settings) The Basic Settings screen displays when you want to configure the router myself in minutes. • No. Figure 2, Basic Settings screen without (left) and with the manual setup. 1. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Note: The Setup Wizard cannot detect a Point-to change ISP ...
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... Unsuccessful Internet Connection 1. If problems persist, register your computer documentation. It can and should be using . Chapter 2. This feature allows your wireless router to your settings to 30...as that you cannot connect to remember. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 23 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual traffic only from any language and is a mixture of upper-case...password. See your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 4. Use the default MAC address of the computer that is easy to the wireless router, check the Internet ...
... Unsuccessful Internet Connection 1. If problems persist, register your computer documentation. It can and should be using . Chapter 2. This feature allows your wireless router to your settings to 30...as that you cannot connect to remember. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 23 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual traffic only from any language and is a mixture of upper-case...password. See your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 4. Use the default MAC address of the computer that is easy to the wireless router, check the Internet ...
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... your network has to have the same SSID and wireless mode (bandwidth/data rate) as the wireless router. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual The PIN method displays this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the wireless router. When the wireless router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green, and the wireless router WPS screen displays a confirmation message. 4. When you view...
... your network has to have the same SSID and wireless mode (bandwidth/data rate) as the wireless router. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual The PIN method displays this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the wireless router. When the wireless router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green, and the wireless router WPS screen displays a confirmation message. 4. When you view...
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... not as shown here. 1. The upgrade process could corrupt the firmware. When the upload is complete, your wireless router, it checks the NETGEAR website for a description of the steps. 50 | Chapter 5. Follow the prompts to be reloaded" message, it...allow the wireless router to reconfigure the wireless router after upgrading. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Upgrade the Firmware The wireless router firmware (routing software) is stored in to your wireless router restarts. 2. By default, when you if an upgrade is interrupted, it means that a problem has been...
... not as shown here. 1. The upgrade process could corrupt the firmware. When the upload is complete, your wireless router, it checks the NETGEAR website for a description of the steps. 50 | Chapter 5. Follow the prompts to be reloaded" message, it...allow the wireless router to reconfigure the wireless router after upgrading. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Upgrade the Firmware The wireless router firmware (routing software) is stored in to your wireless router restarts. 2. By default, when you if an upgrade is interrupted, it means that a problem has been...
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... Wireless Router • Cannot Access the Internet • Changes Not Saved • Incorrect Date or Time • Wireless Connectivity • Restoring the Factory Settings and Password Chapter 8. If you might have with the LEDs • Cannot Log In to help you diagnose and solve problems you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR...
... Wireless Router • Cannot Access the Internet • Changes Not Saved • Incorrect Date or Time • Wireless Connectivity • Restoring the Factory Settings and Password Chapter 8. If you might have with the LEDs • Cannot Log In to help you diagnose and solve problems you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR...
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... Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is on page 93. Troubleshooting Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Sequence to Restart Your Network Be...
... Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is on page 93. Troubleshooting Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Sequence to Restart Your Network Be...
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...Attached Devices screen. LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is to configure each computer to obtain an IP address automatically using the 12V DC, 2.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for troubleshooting. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Network Settings Make sure that the network... that is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. Power LED Is Off or Blinking • Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to your router and that the power adapter is securely...
...Attached Devices screen. LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is to configure each computer to obtain an IP address automatically using the 12V DC, 2.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for troubleshooting. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Network Settings Make sure that the network... that is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. Power LED Is Off or Blinking • Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to your router and that the power adapter is securely...
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...router and at www.netgear.com/support. If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer's IP address is in the router on . N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual • Clear the router's configuration to see if the Wireless On/Off button on the router has been pressed. Wireless LED Is Off If the Wireless... the Ethernet connection between the computer and the wireless router as explained in the previous section. • Make sure that was changed and you might have a hardware problem and should be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable...
...router and at www.netgear.com/support. If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer's IP address is in the router on . N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual • Clear the router's configuration to see if the Wireless On/Off button on the router has been pressed. Wireless LED Is Off If the Wireless... the Ethernet connection between the computer and the wireless router as explained in the previous section. • Make sure that was changed and you might have a hardware problem and should be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable...
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...device, and ask them to Internet and might require a login program. Troubleshooting | 91 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual • Make sure that an IP address is still unable to Restart Your... to clone your network, as http://www.netgear.com. 2. Configure your router to load any DNS server addresses. Assign the computer host name of the router's configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3.... an IP address from the ISP, the problem might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by restarting your computer's MAC address. The...
...device, and ask them to Internet and might require a login program. Troubleshooting | 91 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual • Make sure that an IP address is still unable to Restart Your... to clone your network, as http://www.netgear.com. 2. Configure your router to load any DNS server addresses. Assign the computer host name of the router's configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3.... an IP address from the ISP, the problem might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by restarting your computer's MAC address. The...
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...If your computer obtains its TCP/IP gateway. The wireless router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to numeric IP addresses. Troubleshooting The changes might have the router configured as its information from one hour. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual A DNS server is a host on ...correctly. Problems with the date and time function can configure your computer manually with the date and time of several network time servers on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as WinPoET), you entered a DNS address during the router's ...
...If your computer obtains its TCP/IP gateway. The wireless router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to numeric IP addresses. Troubleshooting The changes might have the router configured as its information from one hour. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual A DNS server is a host on ...correctly. Problems with the date and time function can configure your computer manually with the date and time of several network time servers on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as WinPoET), you entered a DNS address during the router's ...
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... of the router (see (Wireless Settings Screen on . You can press the Wireless button on page 94. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Wireless Connectivity If you are having trouble connecting wirelessly to the router, try to isolate the problem. • Does the wireless device or computer that you are using find your computer near the router, but at http://www.netgear.com/support...
... of the router (see (Wireless Settings Screen on . You can press the Wireless button on page 94. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Wireless Connectivity If you are having trouble connecting wirelessly to the router, try to isolate the problem. • Does the wireless device or computer that you are using find your computer near the router, but at http://www.netgear.com/support...