WNDR4000 Installation Guide (PDF)
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... and following the on-screen prompts. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are case sensitive. Information is password). Make sure Yes is easy for new firmware later after you set up security, you want to remember. First, name your router. 2. You might want to connect to your wireless network. (For dual band routers, you to write it . 3. Look for...
... and following the on-screen prompts. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are case sensitive. Information is password). Make sure Yes is easy for new firmware later after you set up security, you want to remember. First, name your router. 2. You might want to connect to your wireless network. (For dual band routers, you to write it . 3. Look for...
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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...Restore factory settings button pressed; The radio at 5 GHz is connected 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. Firmware is detected on . No Ethernet cable is off . The Ethernet cable connection to ... front panel has nine status lights that you can use to the router. The status lights are also two switch buttons on the right (or at the top if the router is operating on restoring your router firmware. 1. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Solid Amber Off Description The unit...
...Restore factory settings button pressed; The radio at 5 GHz is connected 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. Firmware is detected on . No Ethernet cable is off . The Ethernet cable connection to ... front panel has nine status lights that you can use to the router. The status lights are also two switch buttons on the right (or at the top if the router is operating on restoring your router firmware. 1. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Solid Amber Off Description The unit...
WNDR4000 Setup Manual
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... an update feature that lets you check for details). You must be logged in "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 11. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates...
... an update feature that lets you check for details). You must be logged in "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 11. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates...
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...start the Smart Wizard: • For Windows users, - Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to check the NETGEAR website for Firmware Updates, click Yes to connect your router and PC(s). To start , browse the CD and double-click on ... steps. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to Check for new router firmware; It then helps you to set up your Internet service. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you set up your router, making sure that: • You are using a computer with...
...start the Smart Wizard: • For Windows users, - Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to check the NETGEAR website for Firmware Updates, click Yes to connect your router and PC(s). To start , browse the CD and double-click on ... steps. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to Check for new router firmware; It then helps you to set up your Internet service. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you set up your router, making sure that: • You are using a computer with...
WNDR4000 Setup Manual
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...CD. The factory default state is available from the router interface. Follow the instructions and prompts to Configure Your Wireless Network" on your network for Internet access (see the online User Manual for new firmware. After connecting to select a security option (see ... Your Router After Installation and Checking for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your desktop. At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for New Firmware" on...
...CD. The factory default state is available from the router interface. Follow the instructions and prompts to Configure Your Wireless Network" on your network for Internet access (see the online User Manual for new firmware. After connecting to select a security option (see ... Your Router After Installation and Checking for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your desktop. At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for New Firmware" on...
WNDR4000 Setup Manual
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...both in lowercase letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for a new version of the firmware. 3. A progress bar will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. A login window ...router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your Internet connection. The router user name and password are not the same as the one in to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has turned solid green for several seconds! Installing Your Wireless Router...
...both in lowercase letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for a new version of the firmware. 3. A progress bar will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. A login window ...router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your Internet connection. The router user name and password are not the same as the one in to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has turned solid green for several seconds! Installing Your Wireless Router...
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... appropriate fields. Enter the required information for this N750 wireless gigabit router. It should be set up the connection yourself. You are now connected to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties ...Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 39. 6. If you cannot connect to the Internet! Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 4. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. The N750 wireless gigabit router...
... appropriate fields. Enter the required information for this N750 wireless gigabit router. It should be set up the connection yourself. You are now connected to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties ...Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 39. 6. If you cannot connect to the Internet! Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 4. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. The N750 wireless gigabit router...
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....1 You can also change the settings after installation: 1. If you changed the Password from the NETGEAR update server. The router User Name and Password are unique to the router and are not the same as any other User Name or Password you may use to log ...Smart Wizard installation method. You will be prompted to check for new router firmware for firmware updates from the defaults, then enter your Internet connection. 1. You can click the desktop shortcut-a pre-configured shortcut placed on your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 2. To ...
....1 You can also change the settings after installation: 1. If you changed the Password from the NETGEAR update server. The router User Name and Password are unique to the router and are not the same as any other User Name or Password you may use to log ...Smart Wizard installation method. You will be prompted to check for new router firmware for firmware updates from the defaults, then enter your Internet connection. 1. You can click the desktop shortcut-a pre-configured shortcut placed on your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 2. To ...
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... Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to see if the router recovers. 2. After firmware recovery is properly connected to your firmware: 1. When the router is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . 3. This procedure is turned on page 11), check the following table. See "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on , the...
... Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to see if the router recovers. 2. After firmware recovery is properly connected to your firmware: 1. When the router is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . 3. This procedure is turned on page 11), check the following table. See "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on , the...
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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...the modem has been detected. • Off. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The 2.4 GHz wireless radio is in use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to add a wireless device or computer to the wireless router. • Off. No link is upgrading, or the ...Off. The firmware is operating. • Off. The USB device is off . Icon Power Internet 2.4 GHz 5 GHz LAN USB Wireless button Description • Solid amber. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. • Solid amber. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual The...
...the modem has been detected. • Off. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The 2.4 GHz wireless radio is in use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to add a wireless device or computer to the wireless router. • Off. No link is upgrading, or the ...Off. The firmware is operating. • Off. The USB device is off . Icon Power Internet 2.4 GHz 5 GHz LAN USB Wireless button Description • Solid amber. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. • Solid amber. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual The...
User Manual
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...complete. 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. Set Up Your Internet ... 2 This chapter explains how to set up your wireless router using one of two methods: the Setup Wizard, or manual setup. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 15 2. If you want to the Router • Upgrade Firmware • Router Interface • Setup Wizard • Manual Setup ...
...complete. 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. Set Up Your Internet ... 2 This chapter explains how to set up your wireless router using one of two methods: the Setup Wizard, or manual setup. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 15 2. If you want to the Router • Upgrade Firmware • Router Interface • Setup Wizard • Manual Setup ...
User Manual
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... restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds. Set Up Your Internet Connection 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 the current screen Screen ...available, click No to check for the current menu option. See Upgrade the Firmware on page 19. The wireless router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware. • If no new firmware is the screen for new firmware (recommended). The left column has menus, and the right column provides online ...
... restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds. Set Up Your Internet Connection 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 the current screen Screen ...available, click No to check for the current menu option. See Upgrade the Firmware on page 19. The wireless router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware. • If no new firmware is the screen for new firmware (recommended). The left column has menus, and the right column provides online ...
User Manual
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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. 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.
User Manual
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... in to be reloaded" message, it checks the NETGEAR website for a description of the steps. 50 | Chapter 5. The upgrade process could corrupt the firmware. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Upgrade the Firmware The wireless router firmware (routing software) is complete, your wireless router, it means that a problem has been detected with the wireless router's firmware. By default, when you get a "Firmware needs to your wireless router restarts. 2.
... in to be reloaded" message, it checks the NETGEAR website for a description of the steps. 50 | Chapter 5. The upgrade process could corrupt the firmware. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Upgrade the Firmware The wireless router firmware (routing software) is complete, your wireless router, it means that a problem has been detected with the wireless router's firmware. By default, when you get a "Firmware needs to your wireless router restarts. 2.
User Manual
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.... 3. Chapter 5. The following section, Manually Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Stop the Automatic Firmware Check You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of the wireless router firmware version number. 2. If the firmware version on your wireless router, download the file to your product. Manually Check...
.... 3. Chapter 5. The following section, Manually Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Stop the Automatic Firmware Check You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of the wireless router firmware version number. 2. If the firmware version on your wireless router, download the file to your product. Manually Check...
User Manual
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... a location to reconfigure the wireless router after upgrading. Read the new firmware release notes to your wireless router restarts. Click Browse, and locate the firmware you need to store the... .cfg file that is complete, your computer, restored, or used to revert to factory default settings. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. Back Up 1. Manage the Configuration File The wireless router configuration settings are stored in .img). 6. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000...
... a location to reconfigure the wireless router after upgrading. Read the new firmware release notes to your wireless router restarts. Click Browse, and locate the firmware you need to store the... .cfg file that is complete, your computer, restored, or used to revert to factory default settings. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. Back Up 1. Manage the Configuration File The wireless router configuration settings are stored in .img). 6. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000...
User Manual
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... Erase sets the password to password, and the LAN IP address to the wireless router. Hardware and Firmware Version. Internet Port Settings MAC Address. Usually this screen. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Restore 1. Enter the full path to DHCP Client because the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP. The DSL port IP subnet mask...
... Erase sets the password to password, and the LAN IP address to the wireless router. Hardware and Firmware Version. Internet Port Settings MAC Address. Usually this screen. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Restore 1. Enter the full path to DHCP Client because the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP. The DSL port IP subnet mask...