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... Unpack Your Router 8 Position Your Router 8 Hardware Features 9 Front Panel 9 Back Panel 11 Label 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Router Setup Preparation 14 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 Manual...
... Unpack Your Router 8 Position Your Router 8 Hardware Features 9 Front Panel 9 Back Panel 11 Label 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Router Setup Preparation 14 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 Manual...
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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 ... 6 Security Keyword Blocking 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 66...
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 ... 6 Security Keyword Blocking 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 66...
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... the router is operating. • Off. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. The unit is ready. • Blinking amber. The power is on, and the router is starting up after being transmitted or received. A firmware update is operating. • Off. The IP address has not been acquired....and 5 GHz LEDs are turned off , then the wireless radios are lit, then the wireless radio is off . 5 GHz • Solid blue. The firmware is detected on and off . • WLAN On/Off button. The WLAN and WPS buttons toggle the WLAN and WPS functions on this button to...
... the router is operating. • Off. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. The unit is ready. • Blinking amber. The power is on, and the router is starting up after being transmitted or received. A firmware update is operating. • Off. The IP address has not been acquired....and 5 GHz LEDs are turned off , then the wireless radios are lit, then the wireless radio is off . 5 GHz • Solid blue. The firmware is detected on and off . • WLAN On/Off button. The WLAN and WPS buttons toggle the WLAN and WPS functions on this button to...
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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. 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 2.
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. 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 2.
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...See Upgrade the Router Firmware on page 14 for more information about upgrading firmware. See Types of the screen. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to the router. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When...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 upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 16 CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do ...
...See Upgrade the Router Firmware on page 14 for more information about upgrading firmware. See Types of the screen. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to the router. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When...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 upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 16 CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do ...
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... information about monitoring the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router and home network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Upgrade the Router Firmware • View Router Status • View Logs of your router over the Internet, and Traffic Meter on page 93 for administering and maintaining your router...
... information about monitoring the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router and home network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Upgrade the Router Firmware • View Router Status • View Logs of your router over the Internet, and Traffic Meter on page 93 for administering and maintaining your router...
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...to determine whether or not you downloaded (the file ends in flash memory. When the upload is available. To check for new firmware and update your router: 1. Select Advanced > Administration > Router Update to the router, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the...link, or loading a new page. WARNING! The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Upgrade the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is available for your router restarts. You might see a message at the top of the Genie screens when ...
...to determine whether or not you downloaded (the file ends in flash memory. When the upload is available. To check for new firmware and update your router: 1. Select Advanced > Administration > Router Update to the router, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the...link, or loading a new page. WARNING! The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Upgrade the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is available for your router restarts. You might see a message at the top of the Genie screens when ...
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...or the address is 0.0.0, the router cannot connect to display the following screen: Router Information Hardware Version. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 View Router Status To view router status and usage information, select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status to the Internet. Identifies ...whether the router's built-in DHCP server is 192.168.1.1. • DHCP Server. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware. LAN Port. • MAC Address. This is the unique physical address being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router...
...or the address is 0.0.0, the router cannot connect to display the following screen: Router Information Hardware Version. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 View Router Status To view router status and usage information, select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status to the Internet. Identifies ...whether the router's built-in DHCP server is 192.168.1.1. • DHCP Server. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware. LAN Port. • MAC Address. This is the unique physical address being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router...
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... LEDs stay on, there is turned on, the LEDs turn on the front panel of events should contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 97 Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking • Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to...to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you have a hardware problem and should occur: 1. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Troubleshooting with the firmware. When power is first applied, verify that is securely connected to a computer. Power/Test LED Stays Amber When the router is running....
... LEDs stay on, there is turned on, the LEDs turn on the front panel of events should contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 97 Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking • Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to...to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you have a hardware problem and should occur: 1. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Troubleshooting with the firmware. When power is first applied, verify that is securely connected to a computer. Power/Test LED Stays Amber When the router is running....
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Note: Note: This product's firmware limits operation to comply with the applicable requirements may not be available in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlä... at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Europe - Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in your version of radio devices. B. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud...
Note: Note: This product's firmware limits operation to comply with the applicable requirements may not be available in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlä... at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Europe - Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in your version of radio devices. B. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud...
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... period 92 alerts, emailing 58 applications, QoS for online gaming 40 approved USB devices 51 attached devices 22 authentication, required by mail server 59 automatic firmware checking 61 automatic Internet connection 30 B back panel 11 backing up configuration 68 base station, setting up 75 blocking inbound traffic 77 keywords 55 services...
... period 92 alerts, emailing 58 applications, QoS for online gaming 40 approved USB devices 51 attached devices 22 authentication, required by mail server 59 automatic firmware checking 61 automatic Internet connection 30 B back panel 11 backing up configuration 68 base station, setting up 75 blocking inbound traffic 77 keywords 55 services...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 F factory default settings, restoring 68, 102 factory settings list of 105 resetting 12 file sharing 45 firmware version 62 firmware, upgrading 16, 61 fragmentation length 72 fragmented data packets 34 front panel 9 G games, online, QoS for 40 gateway IP address 21 Genie, NETGEAR 15 guest networks 27, 66...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 F factory default settings, restoring 68, 102 factory settings list of 105 resetting 12 file sharing 45 firmware version 62 firmware, upgrading 16, 61 fragmentation length 72 fragmented data packets 34 front panel 9 G games, online, QoS for 40 gateway IP address 21 Genie, NETGEAR 15 guest networks 27, 66...
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...in access 98 router changes not saved 101 trusted host 55 U Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 91 up time, system 63 upgrading firmware 16, 61 USB advanced configuration 49 basic storage settings 47 drive requirements 45 file sharing 45 ReadySHARE access 45, 48 116 N900 Wireless... Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 P packets, fragmented 34 Parental Controls 23 passphrases changing 26 product label 12 password recovery, admin 69 password, restoring 102 photos, sharing ...
...in access 98 router changes not saved 101 trusted host 55 U Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 91 up time, system 63 upgrading firmware 16, 61 USB advanced configuration 49 basic storage settings 47 drive requirements 45 file sharing 45 ReadySHARE access 45, 48 116 N900 Wireless... Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 P packets, fragmented 34 Parental Controls 23 passphrases changing 26 product label 12 password recovery, admin 69 password, restoring 102 photos, sharing ...