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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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...is subject to the use, or application of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product... any form or by any liability that may occur due to change without notice. No part of NETGEAR, Inc. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of this...
...is subject to the use, or application of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product... any form or by any liability that may occur due to change without notice. No part of NETGEAR, Inc. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of this...
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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 ... 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 Access 66 Manage the Configuration File...
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 ... 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 Access 66 Manage the Configuration File...
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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... 9 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 96 Sequence to Restart Your Network 96 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 96 Wireless Settings 96 Network Settings 96 Troubleshooting with the LEDs 97 Power/Test LED Is Off or...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 ...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 73 Wireless Repeating Function 74 Set Up the Base Station... 9 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 96 Sequence to Restart Your Network 96 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 96 Wireless Settings 96 Network Settings 96 Troubleshooting with the LEDs 97 Power/Test LED Is Off or...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 ...
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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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... applications, and 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 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • Position Your Router • Hardware Features For information about the topics covered ...in your home network. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your Internet connection. It is compatible with fast access to set up your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you through the hardware setup.
... applications, and 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 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • Position Your Router • Hardware Features For information about the topics covered ...in your home network. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your Internet connection. It is compatible with fast access to set up your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you through the hardware setup.
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... repair. 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. Hardware Setup 8 Figure 1. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless network. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router...
... repair. 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. Hardware Setup 8 Figure 1. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless network. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router...
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... particular attention to reduce interference. Router, front view Hardware Setup 9 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. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of...
... particular attention to reduce interference. Router, front view Hardware Setup 9 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. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of...
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...Hardware Setup 10 The power is on, and the router is detected on . • Solid green. Power is trying to your wireless network. The wireless radio is enabled in progress. • Blinking green. The LAN port has detected a 1,000 Mpbs link with an attached device....Description Power/Test • Solid amber. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. The wireless radio is being powered on these LEDs are off, then the wireless radios are lit, then the wireless radio is operating. • Off. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for 2 seconds turns the ...
...Hardware Setup 10 The power is on, and the router is detected on . • Solid green. Power is trying to your wireless network. The wireless radio is enabled in progress. • Blinking green. The LAN port has detected a 1,000 Mpbs link with an attached device....Description Power/Test • Solid amber. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. The wireless radio is being powered on these LEDs are off, then the wireless radios are lit, then the wireless radio is operating. • Off. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for 2 seconds turns the ...
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Hardware Setup 11 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. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
Hardware Setup 11 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. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
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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. 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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...login name and password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. 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 computer to... use when. • Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. When your...
...login name and password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. 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 computer to... use when. • Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. When your...
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... steps have been successfully completed. Turn the router on page 16. 4. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 15 It takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR Genie to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. Launch your Internet browser. • If this is the...
... steps have been successfully completed. Turn the router on page 16. 4. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 15 It takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR Genie to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. Launch your Internet browser. • If this is the...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your Internet connection. The login window displays: admin ******** 3. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the router. 2. If it shows up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your Internet connection. The login window displays: admin ******** 3. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the router. 2. If it shows up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that...
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... the ISP settings of networking concepts. • Help & Support. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of your router. • Wireless. Download and set up parental controls to your router's Internet connection. • Advanced tab. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. View the ... 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 needed. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help • Home. Router...
... the ISP settings of networking concepts. • Help & Support. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of your router. • Wireless. Download and set up parental controls to your router's Internet connection. • Advanced tab. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. View the ... 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 needed. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help • Home. Router...
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...the router. 3. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 The default router passphrase is now connected to your wireless network. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from...on the product label on how to set up a guest network. 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 your router. 3. Open the software that...
...the router. 3. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 The default router passphrase is now connected to your wireless network. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from...on the product label on how to set up a guest network. 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 your router. 3. Open the software that...
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... Home screen, select Internet. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 2. The default settings usually work fine. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. If you want to test your ISP requires a login: Genie Basic ...8226; Yes. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to save your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you have problems with your settings. 4. Click Apply to view more settings The...
... Home screen, select Internet. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 2. The default settings usually work fine. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. If you want to test your ISP requires a login: Genie Basic ...8226; Yes. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to save your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you have problems with your settings. 4. Click Apply to view more settings The...
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... MAC Address. This feature allows your router to use to log in to use the one computer that you use your ISP assigned. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. Genie Basic Settings 21 The choices are now using. They will capture and use the MAC address of...
... MAC Address. This feature allows your router to use to log in to use the one computer that you use your ISP assigned. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. Genie Basic Settings 21 The choices are now using. They will capture and use the MAC address of...
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The MAC address is shown here. If the device name is known, it joined the network. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that the router assigned to this screen. From the Basic Home screen..., select Attached Devices to display the following screen: Wired devices are currently connected to your network here. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. •...
The MAC address is shown here. If the device name is known, it joined the network. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that the router assigned to this screen. From the Basic Home screen..., select Attached Devices to display the following screen: Wired devices are currently connected to your network here. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. •...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the Internet, where you are automatically directed to the router's USB port here. The following screen displays: ReadySHARE USB Storage You can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen: Genie Basic Settings 23
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the Internet, where you are automatically directed to the router's USB port here. The following screen displays: ReadySHARE USB Storage You can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen: Genie Basic Settings 23