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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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...product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. To register your product, get the latest product updates...change without the written permission of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in any form or by any language in the United States and/or other countries....
...product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. To register your product, get the latest product updates...change without the written permission of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in any form or by any language in the United States and/or other countries....
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... Properties for DHCP 14 Gather ISP Information 14 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 14 Types of Logins and Access 14 NETGEAR Genie Setup 15 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation 16 Upgrade Router Firmware 16 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 17 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network 18 Manual Method 18 Wi-Fi...
... Properties for DHCP 14 Gather ISP Information 14 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 14 Types of Logins and Access 14 NETGEAR Genie Setup 15 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation 16 Upgrade Router Firmware 16 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 17 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network 18 Manual Method 18 Wi-Fi...
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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 ...of HTTP Traffic 55 Block 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...
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 ...of HTTP Traffic 55 Block 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...
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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 ... or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 98 Wireless LEDs Are 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...
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 ... or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 98 Wireless LEDs Are 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...
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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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...ReadySHARE features in the box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • Position Your Router • Hardware Features For information about the topics covered in this chapter walks you ...Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. It is compatible with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL). Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you with an easy and secure...
...ReadySHARE features in the box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • Position Your Router • Hardware Features For information about the topics covered in this chapter walks you ...Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. It is compatible with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL). Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you with an easy and secure...
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... Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. Position Your Router The router lets you need to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for repair. Hardware Setup 8 For example, the thickness and number of sight to your NETGEAR dealer. However, the operating distance...
... Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. Position Your Router The router lets you need to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for repair. Hardware Setup 8 For example, the thickness and number of sight to your NETGEAR dealer. However, the operating distance...
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... a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to reduce interference. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of a cordless phone or 2.4 GHz cordless phone. • Away...multiple access points, it is 5 channels (for example, use different radio frequency channels to the LEDs on the front panel. Front Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. Large expanses of other devices to a minimum. • Away ...
... a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to reduce interference. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of a cordless phone or 2.4 GHz cordless phone. • Away...multiple access points, it is 5 channels (for example, use different radio frequency channels to the LEDs on the front panel. Front Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. Large expanses of other devices to a minimum. • Away ...
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... LAN button for 2 seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on this button to the router. Internet • Solid amber. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. The wireless radio is enabled in progress. • Blinking green. Front panel LED descriptions LED ...Description Power/Test • Solid amber. Data is being powered on , and the router is detected on and off and ...
... LAN button for 2 seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on this button to the router. Internet • Solid amber. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. The wireless radio is enabled in progress. • Blinking green. Front panel LED descriptions LED ...Description Power/Test • Solid amber. Data is being powered on , and the router is detected on and off and ...
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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. 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.
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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. The label shows unique information about your router Serial number MAC address Hardware Setup 12 Default Access Information Preset WiFi Password Preset SSID Figure 4.
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. The label shows unique information about your router Serial number MAC address Hardware Setup 12 Default Access Information Preset WiFi Password Preset SSID Figure 4.
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Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie 2 Connecting to the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR Genie to Your Network 13 This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book. 2.
Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie 2 Connecting to the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR Genie to Your Network 13 This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book. 2.
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...The ISP configuration information for wireless access. However, before you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. If you can set up your router with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DSL account •...or password. Your router is the wireless security supported by ISP; Your service provider has provided you need to launch the ISP's login program on hand and make sure the laptops, PCs, and other way. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Setup Preparation You...
...The ISP configuration information for wireless access. However, before you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. If you can set up your router with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for your DSL account •...or password. Your router is the wireless security supported by ISP; Your service provider has provided you need to launch the ISP's login program on hand and make sure the laptops, PCs, and other way. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Setup Preparation You...
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...NETGEAR Genie to verify that the router is fully up your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR... router because it to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. NETGEAR ...router, the browser automatically goes to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR Genie screen displays. • If you already used the NETGEAR... router. If the router does not connect to complete NETGEAR Genie...router to the router. • Make sure that you have the correct configuration information. 3. If problems persist, register your router...the Internet. Review your router. 3. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on...
...NETGEAR Genie to verify that the router is fully up your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR... router because it to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. NETGEAR ...router, the browser automatically goes to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR Genie screen displays. • If you already used the NETGEAR... router. If the router does not connect to complete NETGEAR Genie...router to the router. • Make sure that you have the correct configuration information. 3. If problems persist, register your router...the Internet. Review your router. 3. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on...
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... shows up, and click Yes to upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 16 Click the message when it is, a message is displayed on a computer that is connected to the router. 2. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device...
... shows up, and click Yes to upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 16 Click the message when it is, a message is displayed on a computer that is connected to the router. 2. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device...
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... help , and product documentation. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 Language Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more detailed information. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Download and set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your network. • Parental Controls. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen...
... help , and product documentation. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 Language Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more detailed information. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Download and set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your network. • Parental Controls. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen...
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... area. 2. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 The device is located on the product label on the bottom of the router. 4. The default SSID is a standard for the default Wi-Fi network name (...your network and select it . Repeat steps 1-2 to add other wireless devices. Enter the router password and click Connect. Getting Started with the device. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to...
... area. 2. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 The device is located on the product label on the bottom of the router. 4. The default SSID is a standard for the default Wi-Fi network name (...your network and select it . Repeat steps 1-2 to add other wireless devices. Enter the router password and click Connect. Getting Started with the device. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to...
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... save your settings. 4. Does Your ISP Require a Login? Enter the account name provided by your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is required: • Account Name (If required). If you view or change the login time-out, enter a new value... descriptions explain all of the possible fields in this screen depends on whether or not your ISP requires a login: Genie Basic Settings 20 If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.
... save your settings. 4. Does Your ISP Require a Login? Enter the account name provided by your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is required: • Account Name (If required). If you view or change the login time-out, enter a new value... descriptions explain all of the possible fields in this screen depends on whether or not your ISP requires a login: Genie Basic Settings 20 If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.
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...one computer that you use the MAC address of 0 (zero) means never log out. Enter the MAC address that is the ISP's router to the router during login, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Your ISP uses DHCP to use your computer's MAC address (this is... Use Static IP Address. The login name provided by the router on their names. • Get Automatically from the LAN. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that computer. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. The choices are now ...
...one computer that you use the MAC address of 0 (zero) means never log out. Enter the MAC address that is the ISP's router to the router during login, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Your ISP uses DHCP to use your computer's MAC address (this is... Use Static IP Address. The login name provided by the router on their names. • Get Automatically from the LAN. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that computer. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. The choices are now ...