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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA September 2011 202-10875-01 v1.0
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA September 2011 202-10875-01 v1.0
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... and/or other countries. Statement of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without the written permission of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of...
... and/or other countries. Statement of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without the written permission of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 WAN Setup 33 Default DMZ Server 34 Change the MTU Size 34 LAN Setup 36 LAN Setup Screen Settings 37 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 37 Address Reservation 38 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 39 Chapter 5 USB Storage USB Drive... Services (Port Filtering 56 Schedule Blocking 57 Security Event Email Notifications 58 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 61 View Router Status 62 Router Information 62 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 62 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 65 Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 66 View Logs of...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 WAN Setup 33 Default DMZ Server 34 Change the MTU Size 34 LAN Setup 36 LAN Setup Screen Settings 37 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 37 Address Reservation 38 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 39 Chapter 5 USB Storage USB Drive... Services (Port Filtering 56 Schedule Blocking 57 Security Event Email Notifications 58 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 61 View Router Status 62 Router Information 62 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 62 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 65 Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 66 View Logs of...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 73 Wireless Repeating Function 74 Set Up the Base Station 75 Set Up a Repeater Unit 76 Port Forwarding and Triggering 77 Remote Computer Access Basics 77 Port...Off 98 The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber 98 Cannot Log In to the Router 98 Cannot Access the Internet 99 Troubleshooting PPPoE 100 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 101 Changes Not Saved 101 Wireless Connectivity 102 Wireless Signal Strength 102 Restore the Factory Settings and Password 102 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 73 Wireless Repeating Function 74 Set Up the Base Station 75 Set Up a Repeater Unit 76 Port Forwarding and Triggering 77 Remote Computer Access Basics 77 Port...Off 98 The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber 98 Cannot Log In to the Router 98 Cannot Access the Internet 99 Troubleshooting PPPoE 100 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 101 Changes Not Saved 101 Wireless Connectivity 102 Wireless Signal Strength 102 Restore the Factory Settings and Password 102 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Factory Settings 105 Technical Specifications 107 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index 6
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Factory Settings 105 Technical Specifications 107 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index 6
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... This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • Position Your Router • Hardware Features For information about the topics covered in the box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 It is compatible with all major DSL Internet service... set up your home network. If you through the hardware setup. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you connect to set up your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. 1.
... This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • Position Your Router • Hardware Features For information about the topics covered in the box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 It is compatible with all major DSL Internet service... set up your home network. If you through the hardware setup. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you connect to set up your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. 1.
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... product for wired computers. Figure 1. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your NETGEAR dealer. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. However, the operating distance or range of your...
... product for wired computers. Figure 1. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your NETGEAR dealer. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. However, the operating distance or range of your...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high...points, it is 5 channels (for example, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. Front Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. Large expanses of a cordless phone.... WPS button and LED Wireless On/Off button Power Internet 2.4 wireless network 5 GHz wireless network Etherent LAN ports 1-4 USB port 1 USB port 2 Router stand (attached) Figure 2. The recommended channel spacing between the router and your other materials such...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high...points, it is 5 channels (for example, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. Front Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. Large expanses of a cordless phone.... WPS button and LED Wireless On/Off button Power Internet 2.4 wireless network 5 GHz wireless network Etherent LAN ports 1-4 USB port 1 USB port 2 Router stand (attached) Figure 2. The recommended channel spacing between the router and your other materials such...
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... device. • Solid amber. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is off and you cannot connect wirelessly to use this port. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. Internet • Solid amber. The wireless radio is trying to the router. The LAN port has detected a 1,000 Mpbs link with PCs. • Blinking green...
... device. • Solid amber. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is off and you cannot connect wirelessly to use this port. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. Internet • Solid amber. The wireless radio is trying to the router. The LAN port has detected a 1,000 Mpbs link with PCs. • Blinking green...
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Router, rear view See Factory Settings on page 105 for information about restoring factory settings. Reset button Power On/Off button USB ports LAN Ethernet ports 1-4 Internet port Power Figure 3. Hardware Setup 11 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
Router, rear view See Factory Settings on page 105 for information about restoring factory settings. Reset button Power On/Off button USB ports LAN Ethernet ports 1-4 Internet port Power Figure 3. Hardware Setup 11 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
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Default Access Information Preset WiFi Password Preset SSID Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router Serial number MAC address Hardware Setup 12 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Label The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address, and serial number.
Default Access Information Preset WiFi Password Preset SSID Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router Serial number MAC address Hardware Setup 12 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Label The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address, and serial number.
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... Getting Started with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for DHCP If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Setup Preparation You can use ...the Genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have different purposes. When your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically,...
... Getting Started with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for DHCP If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Setup Preparation You can use ...the Genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have different purposes. When your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically,...
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... sure that your ISP to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on page 16. 4. NETGEAR Genie guides you already used the NETGEAR Genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your router, the browser automatically goes to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the...
... sure that your ISP to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on page 16. 4. NETGEAR Genie guides you already used the NETGEAR Genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your router, the browser automatically goes to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the...
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.... Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up , and click Yes to the router. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is connected to...
.... Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up , and click Yes to the router. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is connected to...
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...view more detailed information. Set up for your router. • Wireless. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Set the router up a guest network to allow visitors to use your network. • Parental Controls. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 Set, update, and check the...an Advanced tab that lets you log in to the router. • Internet. Getting Started with dashboard, language, and online help , and product documentation. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is used ...
...view more detailed information. Set up for your router. • Wireless. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Set the router up a guest network to allow visitors to use your network. • Parental Controls. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 Set, update, and check the...an Advanced tab that lets you log in to the router. • Internet. Getting Started with dashboard, language, and online help , and product documentation. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is used ...
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... (SSID) and select it . N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment to join the wireless network: If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow the WPS instructions that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 If you want...
... (SSID) and select it . N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment to join the wireless network: If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow the WPS instructions that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 If you want...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No. If you want to save your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. Click Apply to change ISP information. 1. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No. If you want to save your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. Click Apply to change ISP information. 1. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see...
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.... • Use These DNS Servers. The password that you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to which your router will capture and use your ISP. • Idle Timeout (In minutes). Internet IP Address. • Get Dynamically from the MAC ... address used to assign your ISP's primary DNS server. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. If you use to log in to use . Router MAC Address. This feature allows your ISP assigned. The router will connect. ISP types. Entering a value of the network ...
.... • Use These DNS Servers. The password that you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to which your router will capture and use your ISP. • Idle Timeout (In minutes). Internet IP Address. • Get Dynamically from the MAC ... address used to assign your ISP's primary DNS server. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. If you use to log in to use . Router MAC Address. This feature allows your ISP assigned. The router will connect. ISP types. Entering a value of the network ...
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... are currently connected to this number can change . The IP address that the router assigned to your network here. The MAC address is shown here. Genie Basic Settings 22 Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number). The order in which the device joined the... MAC address for each device does not change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network. • MAC Address. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that this device when it is typically shown on the product label. •...
... are currently connected to this number can change . The IP address that the router assigned to your network here. The MAC address is shown here. Genie Basic Settings 22 Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number). The order in which the device joined the... MAC address for each device does not change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network. • MAC Address. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that this device when it is typically shown on the product label. •...
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From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to the router's USB port here. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can view information about Live Parental Controls or download the application. The following screen displays: ReadySHARE USB Storage You can learn more about a USB storage device that is connected to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen: Genie Basic Settings 23
From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to the router's USB port here. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can view information about Live Parental Controls or download the application. The following screen displays: ReadySHARE USB Storage You can learn more about a USB storage device that is connected to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen: Genie Basic Settings 23