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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA November 2010 208-10752-01 v1.0
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA November 2010 208-10752-01 v1.0
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... 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 Your Wireless...
... 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 Your Wireless...
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... LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 6 to ensure that you need to return the product for your router. A PDF version 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 stand for repair. Keep...
... LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 6 to ensure that you need to return the product for your router. A PDF version 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 stand for repair. Keep...
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... the WPS function. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on . The WPS function is now safe to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Before turning on the WPS button, be used. Getting to remove... the attached USB device. Table 1. Table 2. If both wireless radios are off (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ...
... the WPS function. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on . The WPS function is now safe to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Before turning on the WPS button, be used. Getting to remove... the attached USB device. Table 1. Table 2. If both wireless radios are off (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ...
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... Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your router in this option. See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 9 to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up your wireless router for Internet access (see "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart...
... Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your router in this option. See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 9 to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up your wireless router for Internet access (see "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart...
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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 as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you...the Reference Manual for updating your router. You must be logged in "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux 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 ...
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 as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you...the Reference Manual for updating your router. You must be logged in "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux 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 ...
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... features not covered in to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your router (see the online User Manual for more information about this manual, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your Resource CD. See... places a Router_Setup.html file on your network for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on page 38 for new firmware. At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your computer's desktop so that you through installing...
... features not covered in to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your router (see the online User Manual for more information about this manual, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your Resource CD. See... places a Router_Setup.html file on your network for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on page 38 for new firmware. At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your computer's desktop so that you through installing...
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... the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your N750 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet: - Depending on your computer are accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 11 Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP should...
... the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your N750 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet: - Depending on your computer are accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 11 Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP should...
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... Internet service. c. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Control Panel of the N750 wireless gigabit router (3). Disconnect the cable from your network and set it completely from the modem (2). Connect the N750 wireless gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. b. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 12 Configure the router to setting up your computer. a. Locate the Ethernet...
... Internet service. c. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Control Panel of the N750 wireless gigabit router (3). Disconnect the cable from your network and set it completely from the modem (2). Connect the N750 wireless gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. b. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 12 Configure the router to setting up your computer. a. Locate the Ethernet...
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Failure to start your network in step 2. Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. To start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are connected, and you from the modem in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 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 in the correct sequence. Locate the cable you start or restart your network. 3 Figure 6 4.
Failure to start your network in step 2. Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. To start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are connected, and you from the modem in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 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 in the correct sequence. Locate the cable you start or restart your network. 3 Figure 6 4.
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... Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. Last, turn on page 27. • Internet. For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 8. 12 3 Figure 8 4 5 67 Check the N750 wireless gigabit router status...not run that the modem is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to establish a connection with your computer and your N750 wireless gigabit router and into your Internet provider. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (3) should turn on . • Operating Mode. ...
... Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. Last, turn on page 27. • Internet. For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 8. 12 3 Figure 8 4 5 67 Check the N750 wireless gigabit router status...not run that the modem is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to establish a connection with your computer and your N750 wireless gigabit router and into your Internet provider. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (3) should turn on . • Operating Mode. ...
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...then press Enter. If a LAN light is in use the Restore Factory Settings button. Setting Up Your Router for more information. Connect to the N750 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to indicate WPS activity, when the device is not lit, check that the Ethernet...• http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 To access your wireless router's settings later. Green indicates that the computer is connected and ready to make any one LAN light (4) should...
...then press Enter. If a LAN light is in use the Restore Factory Settings button. Setting Up Your Router for more information. Connect to the N750 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to indicate WPS activity, when the device is not lit, check that the Ethernet...• http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 To access your wireless router's settings later. Green indicates that the computer is connected and ready to make any one LAN light (4) should...
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... in the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for several seconds! Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your Internet connection. For security...
... in the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for several seconds! Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your Internet connection. For security...
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...connection. The N750 wireless gigabit router home page will display. 4. Select No to set to save your settings and complete your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this N750 wireless gigabit router. The Setup Wizard screen displays. To complete your router setup and... 11 5. For assistance, see your computer documentation or see the online User Manual for New Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 39. 6. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17
...connection. The N750 wireless gigabit router home page will display. 4. Select No to set to save your settings and complete your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this N750 wireless gigabit router. The Setup Wizard screen displays. To complete your router setup and... 11 5. For assistance, see your computer documentation or see the online User Manual for New Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 39. 6. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26.
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26.
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.... If you configure the router from a wireless computer and you change your computer's wireless settings to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you can use the same SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. The default is NETGEAR. • Name (11N...
.... If you configure the router from a wireless computer and you change your computer's wireless settings to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you can use the same SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. The default is NETGEAR. • Name (11N...
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... a different passphrase for wireless connectivity: 1. Check that you selected in the N750 wireless gigabit router. Select the operating channel for the 5 GHz wireless network. Leave the wireless mode set up your computer to None by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the ...Wireless Settings and Security Options" on each computer or wireless adapter to have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings you use wireless security. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 For the highest performance of the router. Program the wireless settings of any wireless...
... a different passphrase for wireless connectivity: 1. Check that you selected in the N750 wireless gigabit router. Select the operating channel for the 5 GHz wireless network. Leave the wireless mode set up your computer to None by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the ...Wireless Settings and Security Options" on each computer or wireless adapter to have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings you use wireless security. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 For the highest performance of the router. Program the wireless settings of any wireless...
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...N750 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. If the router has already been configured manually or by DHCP from the router. The WPS LED will start to your network quickly and simply by using Push 'N' Connect. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 4. To access the Internet from NETGEAR, go to the User Manual...: 1. To connect a device using the Smart Wizard, and any computer connected to blink. 1. Push the N750 wireless gigabit router's WPS button, then release. For a list of the device you can be added to Obtain an IP address...
...N750 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. If the router has already been configured manually or by DHCP from the router. The WPS LED will start to your network quickly and simply by using Push 'N' Connect. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 4. To access the Internet from NETGEAR, go to the User Manual...: 1. To connect a device using the Smart Wizard, and any computer connected to blink. 1. Push the N750 wireless gigabit router's WPS button, then release. For a list of the device you can be added to Obtain an IP address...
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...wireless network and configuring your wireless network and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for the wireless network. A link to the online User Manual is blinking, you do not establish a connection using WPS during this configuration to the wireless client. • If you have 2 minutes to None). Log in to your N750 wireless gigabit router...WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you are connecting to your needs, you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to the N750 wireless gigabit router at http://www....
...wireless network and configuring your wireless network and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for the wireless network. A link to the online User Manual is blinking, you do not establish a connection using WPS during this configuration to the wireless client. • If you have 2 minutes to None). Log in to your N750 wireless gigabit router...WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you are connecting to your needs, you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to the N750 wireless gigabit router at http://www....
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... network. Check the Wireless mode. Your N750 wireless gigabit router is Up to WPA/WPA2 with other available settings (see the User Manual. Configuring Your Wireless Network 25 The SSID of any wireless adapters or wireless devices connected to provide Internet access for wireless connectivity. The default is now configured to your wireless connection when you configured in the N750 wireless gigabit router. Check your...
... network. Check the Wireless mode. Your N750 wireless gigabit router is Up to WPA/WPA2 with other available settings (see the User Manual. Configuring Your Wireless Network 25 The SSID of any wireless adapters or wireless devices connected to provide Internet access for wireless connectivity. The default is now configured to your wireless connection when you configured in the N750 wireless gigabit router. Check your...