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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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... your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for your N750 wireless gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Getting...
... your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for your N750 wireless gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Getting...
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... form or by any means without the written permission of this document without notice. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. To register your product, get the latest product updates...
... form or by any means without the written permission of this document without notice. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. To register your product, get the latest product updates...
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...Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL). 1. Hardware Setup 1 The N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with all major DSL Internet service providers, lets you block unsafe Internet ...box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Wireless Router • Hardware Features • Position Your Router • Cable Your Router • Verify the Cabling Chapter 1. It has is compatible...
...Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL). 1. Hardware Setup 1 The N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with all major DSL Internet service providers, lets you block unsafe Internet ...box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Wireless Router • Hardware Features • Position Your Router • Cable Your Router • Verify the Cabling Chapter 1. It has is compatible...
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...Power Internet 2.4 GHz 5 GHz LAN Ports USB Wireless WPS (1-4) Figure 1. Front panel LEDs and icons 8 | Chapter 1. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Unpack Your Wireless Router Your box should contain the following items: • N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 • Router stand • AC power adapter (plug varies ... with cabling and wireless router setup instructions If any parts are buttons. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Front Panel The wireless router front panel has ...
...Power Internet 2.4 GHz 5 GHz LAN Ports USB Wireless WPS (1-4) Figure 1. Front panel LEDs and icons 8 | Chapter 1. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Unpack Your Wireless Router Your box should contain the following items: • N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 • Router stand • AC power adapter (plug varies ... with cabling and wireless router setup instructions If any parts are buttons. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Front Panel The wireless router front panel has ...
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.... • Solid green. The firmware is operating. • Off. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The 5 GHz wireless radio is corrupted. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. • Solid amber. Hardware Setup | 9 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons...
.... • Solid green. The firmware is operating. • Off. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The 5 GHz wireless radio is corrupted. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. • Solid amber. Hardware Setup | 9 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons...
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... you are green for each PC cabled to start your modem and into the Internet port of the wireless router (3). Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that you removed from the modem in the correct sequence (first power on the... button on the back. • The Power LED is green when the wireless router is turned on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 6. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual 5. Locate the cable you start your wireless router is important that cable (4) into your network in step 2. Verify the Cabling...
... you are green for each PC cabled to start your modem and into the Internet port of the wireless router (3). Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that you removed from the modem in the correct sequence (first power on the... button on the back. • The Power LED is green when the wireless router is turned on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 6. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual 5. Locate the cable you start your wireless router is important that cable (4) into your network in step 2. Verify the Cabling...
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... and try again. 3. Note: The wireless router user name and password are having trouble accessing the wireless router wirelessly, NETGEAR recommends that during setup you use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer so that the wireless router is plugged into an electrical outlet, its... 2. If you do not see the login prompt: 1. They should be set up the wireless router. 1. Chapter 2. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Log In to the Router Log in Router Interface on page 18. Relaunch your computer documentation. If you can log in lowercase letters. Set...
... and try again. 3. Note: The wireless router user name and password are having trouble accessing the wireless router wirelessly, NETGEAR recommends that during setup you use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer so that the wireless router is plugged into an electrical outlet, its... 2. If you do not see the login prompt: 1. They should be set up the wireless router. 1. Chapter 2. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Log In to the Router Log in Router Interface on page 18. Relaunch your computer documentation. If you can log in lowercase letters. Set...
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... Assistant screen displays so you view or change the wireless router settings. 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 new firmware (recommended). After the upgrade, the wireless router restarts. The wireless router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware. • If no new...
... Assistant screen displays so you view or change the wireless router settings. 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 new firmware (recommended). After the upgrade, the wireless router restarts. The wireless router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware. • If no new...
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.... • Content Filtering menu. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 19 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual • Setup Wizard. See Setup Wizard on page 20 and Chapter 3, Wireless Settings for servers and protocols to your wireless router and network. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 20. 3. Go to the NETGEAR support site to configure the...
.... • Content Filtering menu. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 19 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual • Setup Wizard. See Setup Wizard on page 20 and Chapter 3, Wireless Settings for servers and protocols to your wireless router and network. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 20. 3. Go to the NETGEAR support site to configure the...
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... the account name provided by your Internet connection. This is used primarily in Austrian DSL services. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual 5. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within 1 minute, and see Chapter 8, Troubleshooting. No ISP Login • Account Name.
... the account name provided by your Internet connection. This is used primarily in Austrian DSL services. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual 5. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within 1 minute, and see Chapter 8, Troubleshooting. No ISP Login • Account Name.
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...default MAC address of admin with a password that defaults to remember. The wireless router will capture and use . You must be using . See your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 4. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual traffic only from any language and is a mixture of your ...want to verify that is easy to password. Use Computer MAC Address. Use This MAC Address. This feature allows your wireless router to masquerade as the user name and password for more information about login types. Use Default Address. Chapter 2. Review your...
...default MAC address of admin with a password that defaults to remember. The wireless router will capture and use . You must be using . See your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 4. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual traffic only from any language and is a mixture of your ...want to verify that is easy to password. Use Computer MAC Address. Use This MAC Address. This feature allows your wireless router to masquerade as the user name and password for more information about login types. Use Default Address. Chapter 2. Review your...
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...of encryption. Most PCs and laptops come with a compatible wireless adapter (radio). Note that it . N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Wireless Security Compatibility A wireless client is also possible to use your router without wireless security. Make sure the wireless adapter in each client in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS... on page 28, those devices assume the security settings of the wireless router by any device with a wireless adapter installed, but if it is outdated or slow, you . NETGEAR does not recommend this reason, it is very important to use...
...of encryption. Most PCs and laptops come with a compatible wireless adapter (radio). Note that it . N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Wireless Security Compatibility A wireless client is also possible to use your router without wireless security. Make sure the wireless adapter in each client in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS... on page 28, those devices assume the security settings of the wireless router by any device with a wireless adapter installed, but if it is outdated or slow, you . NETGEAR does not recommend this reason, it is very important to use...
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... about this setting. For a list of the wireless router menus. 2. The device is a standard that your wireless devices are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. Wireless Settings NETGEAR products that use WPS, make sure that lets ...wireless router tries to communicate with the computer or wireless device, set the wireless security for each time you easily join a secure wireless network with the computer. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is now connected to your wireless router. 3. Router...
... about this setting. For a list of the wireless router menus. 2. The device is a standard that your wireless devices are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. Wireless Settings NETGEAR products that use WPS, make sure that lets ...wireless router tries to communicate with the computer or wireless device, set the wireless security for each time you easily join a secure wireless network with the computer. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is now connected to your wireless router. 3. Router...
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.... Do not change the security option and passphrase. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you usually use . • None. Enter the WPA passphrase (network key). N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Wireless Settings Screen Fields Region The location where the wireless router is typically no need to establish wireless connectivity before implementing wireless security. You can customize access so that you plan...
.... Do not change the security option and passphrase. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you usually use . • None. Enter the WPA passphrase (network key). N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Wireless Settings Screen Fields Region The location where the wireless router is typically no need to establish wireless connectivity before implementing wireless security. You can customize access so that you plan...
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...-sensitive. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the SSID is enabled, and whether you implement wireless security for the guest network. 4. When you want to allow guests to use. Note that you want to access your local network. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual... 2. You can also change the SSID to a different name. For example, GuestNetwork is not the same as Guestnetwork. • For guest networks, wireless security is disabled by default.
...-sensitive. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the SSID is enabled, and whether you implement wireless security for the guest network. 4. When you want to allow guests to use. Note that you want to access your local network. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual... 2. You can also change the SSID to a different name. For example, GuestNetwork is not the same as Guestnetwork. • For guest networks, wireless security is disabled by default.
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... of the default inbound rule, which states that all cases, the log entry shows the time stamp as day, year-month-date hour:minute:second. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Examples of Log Messages Following are denied. 36 | Chapter 4. Activation and Administration Tue, 2010-05-21 18:48:39 - IP:192.168.0.2 ....12.47.28,10714,WAN - Log emailed [This entry shows when the log was emailed.] Dropped Packets Wed, 2010-05-22 07:15:15 - NETGEAR activated [This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.] Tue, 2010-05-21 18:55:00 - TCP packet dropped Source:64....
... of the default inbound rule, which states that all cases, the log entry shows the time stamp as day, year-month-date hour:minute:second. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Examples of Log Messages Following are denied. 36 | Chapter 4. Activation and Administration Tue, 2010-05-21 18:48:39 - IP:192.168.0.2 ....12.47.28,10714,WAN - Log emailed [This entry shows when the log was emailed.] Dropped Packets Wed, 2010-05-22 07:15:15 - NETGEAR activated [This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.] Tue, 2010-05-21 18:55:00 - TCP packet dropped Source:64....
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... the problem, or see Incorrect Date or Time on , the wireless router performs the check and notifies you if there is a newer version. Follow the prompts to your wireless router restarts. 2. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Upgrade the Firmware The wireless router firmware (routing software) is complete, your wireless router, it checks the NETGEAR website for a description of the steps. 50 | Chapter 5.
... the problem, or see Incorrect Date or Time on , the wireless router performs the check and notifies you if there is a newer version. Follow the prompts to your wireless router restarts. 2. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual Upgrade the Firmware The wireless router firmware (routing software) is complete, your wireless router, it checks the NETGEAR website for a description of the steps. 50 | Chapter 5.
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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. See the following screen displays: 2. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade. The following section, Manually Check for your computer. Clear the Check for firmware updates manually if you...
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. See the following screen displays: 2. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade. The following section, Manually Check for your computer. Clear the Check for firmware updates manually if you...
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... port IP address. The default for b or g operation is NETGEAR-5G. The default for a or n operation is NETGEAR. Wireless AP. Indicates if the wireless router is 192.168.1.1. If Off, the wireless router does not assign IP addresses to PCs on the front panel is ... point feature is 255.255.255.0. Broadcast Name. Indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is set up for the a/n network. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual LAN Port (Local Ports) MAC Address. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. The default is enabled...
... port IP address. The default for b or g operation is NETGEAR-5G. The default for a or n operation is NETGEAR. Wireless AP. Indicates if the wireless router is 192.168.1.1. If Off, the wireless router does not assign IP addresses to PCs on the front panel is ... point feature is 255.255.255.0. Broadcast Name. Indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is set up for the a/n network. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual LAN Port (Local Ports) MAC Address. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. The default is enabled...