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... Use Standard TCP/IP 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...
... Use Standard TCP/IP 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...
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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 Requirements 45 ... 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 Web Access or Attempted Web ...
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 Requirements 45 ... 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 Web Access or Attempted Web ...
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...guide that you through the hardware setup. If you have not already set up your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you with an easy and secure way to set up your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. Chapter 3, Genie ... protects the devices (PCs, gaming consoles, and so on) that comes in the box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 1. For more information about ReadySHARE features in this chapter walks you connect to the Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (...
...guide that you through the hardware setup. If you have not already set up your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you with an easy and secure way to set up your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. Chapter 3, Genie ... protects the devices (PCs, gaming consoles, and so on) that comes in the box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 1. For more information about ReadySHARE features in this chapter walks you connect to the Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (...
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.... • So it is accessible to return the product for wired computers. For example, the thickness and number of your wireless network. Hardware Setup 8 Figure 1. Position Your Router The router lets you need to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for repair. For best results,... can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of sight to your router. However, the operating distance or range 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.
.... • So it is accessible to return the product for wired computers. For example, the thickness and number of your wireless network. Hardware Setup 8 Figure 1. Position Your Router The router lets you need to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for repair. For best results,... can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of sight to your router. However, the operating distance or range 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.
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... studs. Front Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. Router, front view Hardware Setup 9 Hardware Features Before you use multiple access points, it is 5 channels (for example, use different radio frequency channels 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. •...
... studs. Front Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. Router, front view Hardware Setup 9 Hardware Features Before you use multiple access points, it is 5 channels (for example, use different radio frequency channels 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. •...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. A firmware update is off . The IP address has not been acquired. • Solid green. The wireless radio is in the router. The LAN port ... with an attached device. • Off. The WLAN and WPS buttons toggle the WLAN and WPS functions on . • Solid green. If these ports. Hardware Setup 10 The LAN port has detected a 1,000 Mpbs link with an attached device. • Solid amber. The unit is detected on this button to use...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. A firmware update is off . The IP address has not been acquired. • Solid green. The wireless radio is in the router. The LAN port ... with an attached device. • Off. The WLAN and WPS buttons toggle the WLAN and WPS functions on . • Solid green. If these ports. Hardware Setup 10 The LAN port has detected a 1,000 Mpbs link with an attached device. • Solid amber. The unit is detected on this button to use...
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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. Reset button Power On/Off button USB ports LAN Ethernet ports 1-4 Internet port Power Figure 3. Router, rear view See Factory Settings on page 105 for information about restoring factory settings.
Hardware Setup 11 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure. Reset button Power On/Off button USB ports LAN Ethernet ports 1-4 Internet port Power Figure 3. Router, rear view See Factory Settings on page 105 for information about restoring factory settings.
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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. 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
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2. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie 2 Connecting to the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR Genie to set up your router after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers 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 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 set up your router after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers 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 you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
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... deployment by the router. However, before you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for your ISP information on the bottom of the information needed to connect to the Internet. Gather...located on hand and make sure the laptops, PCs, and other way. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie menus and screens to set up your service provider. •...
... deployment by the router. However, before you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for your ISP information on the bottom of the information needed to connect to the Internet. Gather...located on hand and make sure the laptops, PCs, and other way. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie menus and screens to set up your service provider. •...
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...and typed everything correctly. 2. Read Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR Genie to set up and running. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. Its wireless LED should turn on... Internet: 1. Turn the router on page 16. 4. If the router does not connect to the Internet. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on . • Close and re-open the browser to make sure the browser does not cache the previous page. •...
...and typed everything correctly. 2. Read Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR Genie to set up and running. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. Its wireless LED should turn on... Internet: 1. Turn the router on page 16. 4. If the router does not connect to the Internet. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on . • Close and re-open the browser to make sure the browser does not cache the previous page. •...
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...is a standard for easily adding computers and other wireless devices. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is located on the product label on the router front panel . 2.... your wireless connections on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on page 27 for your wireless device, ...it . Enter the router password and click Connect. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS ...
...is a standard for easily adding computers and other wireless devices. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is located on the product label on the router front panel . 2.... your wireless connections on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on page 27 for your wireless device, ...it . Enter the router password and click Connect. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS ...
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3. Genie Basic Settings 3 Your Internet connection and network This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure: This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadySHARE USB Storage • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks 19
3. Genie Basic Settings 3 Your Internet connection and network This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure: This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadySHARE USB Storage • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks 19
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... minutes. • No. These fields display when no . N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you want to change ISP information. 1. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 2. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. If you have problems...
... minutes. • No. These fields display when no . N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you want to change ISP information. 1. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 2. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. If you have problems...
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... Full path used to access the USB device connected to change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that you can click Refresh to access the network folder. The password for ... router. no other share for All - If you view or configure the wireless network setup. Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you do not change your preset security settings...the default) allows all users to update this setting. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 This screen displays the following: • Network/Device Name. The user name (account ...
... Full path used to access the USB device connected to change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that you can click Refresh to access the network folder. The password for ... router. no other share for All - If you view or configure the wireless network setup. Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you do not change your preset security settings...the default) allows all users to update this setting. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 This screen displays the following: • Network/Device Name. The user name (account ...
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... This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Advanced Home screen, shown in the following sections: • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters: • USB Storage. See Chapter...
... This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Advanced Home screen, shown in the following sections: • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters: • USB Storage. See Chapter...
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... Home 30 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you selected Yes, click Next. If you set up the router the first time, if you want to the Internet Setup screen (see Internet Setup on page 20). 3. After setting up the... either Yes or No, I want to perform this task again, you are taken to configure the router myself. The following screen displays: The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to display the following screen: 2. If you select No, you can run...
... Home 30 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you selected Yes, click Next. If you set up the router the first time, if you want to the Internet Setup screen (see Internet Setup on page 20). 3. After setting up the... either Yes or No, I want to perform this task again, you are taken to configure the router myself. The following screen displays: The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to display the following screen: 2. If you select No, you can run...
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...the router blinks green. Genie Advanced Home 32 The WPS LED on page 36. • QoS Setup.Quality of Service (QoS) Setup on the Basic Home screen. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to add the WPS-capable... device. The router attempts to join the network without entering a password. When the router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is a shortcut to the same Internet Setup screen that ...
...the router blinks green. Genie Advanced Home 32 The WPS LED on page 36. • QoS Setup.Quality of Service (QoS) Setup on the Basic Home screen. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to add the WPS-capable... device. The router attempts to join the network without entering a password. When the router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is a shortcut to the same Internet Setup screen that ...
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... Size on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, select this check box unless you are sure it is necessary for PPPoE connections. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup to view the following section, Default DMZ Server, for more details. • Respond to Ping on the local area network (LAN) to function. Genie...
... Size on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, select this check box unless you are sure it is necessary for PPPoE connections. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup to view the following section, Default DMZ Server, for more details. • Respond to Ping on the local area network (LAN) to function. Genie...
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On the WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server check box. 2. Change the MTU Size The... the largest data packet a network device transmits. WARNING! Type the IP address. 3. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one network device communicates across the Internet... Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. These web-based applications might not function well. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you have configured in the data path has ...
On the WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server check box. 2. Change the MTU Size The... the largest data packet a network device transmits. WARNING! Type the IP address. 3. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one network device communicates across the Internet... Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. These web-based applications might not function well. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you have configured in the data path has ...