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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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... in any form or by any means without the written permission of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. To register your product, get the latest product updates, ... circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. and/or its subsidiaries in this publication may occur due to change without notice. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the use, or application of this...
... in any form or by any means without the written permission of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. To register your product, get the latest product updates, ... circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. and/or its subsidiaries in this publication may occur due to change without notice. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the use, or application of this...
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... 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 Method 18 Wi...
... 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 Method 18 Wi...
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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 ...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 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 ...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 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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.... Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings, explains how to set up your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you through the hardware setup. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to set up a wireless home network with fast access to your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
.... Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings, explains how to set up your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you through the hardware setup. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to set up a wireless home network with fast access to your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
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...case you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of your NETGEAR dealer. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can limit the range. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and...thickness and number of your wireless devices. • So it is accessible to return the product for wired computers. N900 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 ...
...case you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of your NETGEAR dealer. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can limit the range. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and...thickness and number of your wireless devices. • So it is accessible to return the product for wired computers. N900 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 ...
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...and the front and back panels. 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. Front Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs ...2.4 GHz cordless phone. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between adjacent access points is...
...and the front and back panels. 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. Front Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs ...2.4 GHz cordless phone. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between adjacent access points is...
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... LED stays solid green when wireless security is not supplied to your wireless network. Internet • Solid amber. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for 2 seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on . • Solid green. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. The firmware is connected between the router and the modem. 2.4 GHz •...
... LED stays solid green when wireless security is not supplied to your wireless network. Internet • Solid amber. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for 2 seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on . • Solid green. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. The firmware is connected between the router and the modem. 2.4 GHz •...
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Reset button Power On/Off button USB ports LAN Ethernet ports 1-4 Internet port Power Figure 3. Hardware Setup 11 Router, rear view See Factory Settings on page 105 for information about restoring factory settings. 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. Hardware Setup 11 Router, rear view See Factory Settings on page 105 for information about restoring factory settings. 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. 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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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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... and Access There are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which login to use when. • Router login logs you in to your service provider. • Wireless network key or password. 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...
... and Access There are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which login to use when. • Router login logs you in to your service provider. • Wireless network key or password. 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...
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... change it automates many of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the router. • Make sure that the router is fully up and running. NETGEAR Genie guides you already used the NETGEAR Genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your... onscreen instructions to the Internet: 1. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. If the router does not connect to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on . • Close and re-open the browser ...
... change it automates many of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the router. • Make sure that the router is fully up and running. NETGEAR Genie guides you already used the NETGEAR Genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your... onscreen instructions to the Internet: 1. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. If the router does not connect to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on . • Close and re-open the browser ...
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... for more information. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for you want to view or change settings for logging in lowercase letters. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first ...set up , and click Yes to upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 16 Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com...
... for more information. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for you want to view or change settings for logging in lowercase letters. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first ...set up , and click Yes to upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 16 Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com...
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...) Help Figure 5. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of your router. • Attached Devices. Go to the NETGEAR support site to access additional menus and screens. View or change the wireless settings for unique situations such as when remote access by IP or by... information. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Set up for your Internet connection and network at a glance. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is used to get information, help • Home. View the devices...
...) Help Figure 5. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of your router. • Attached Devices. Go to the NETGEAR support site to access additional menus and screens. View or change the wireless settings for unique situations such as when remote access by IP or by... information. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Set up for your Internet connection and network at a glance. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is used to get information, help • Home. View the devices...
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... check box. On this check box again to enable the wireless portion of your network. You can make the WNDR4500 function as an access point. Wireless Card Access List. You can use the router by connecting their MAC address. Select this screen you leave... town. AP Mode. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Advanced Wireless Settings Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to ...
... check box. On this check box again to enable the wireless portion of your network. You can make the WNDR4500 function as an access point. Wireless Card Access List. You can use the router by connecting their MAC address. Select this screen you leave... town. AP Mode. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Advanced Wireless Settings Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to ...
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... be expanded through multiple access points instead of Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Base station access point Figure 8. The WEP option displays only if you have to another wireless router as a wireless repeater. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) You can set the N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router up to which it connects becomes the...
... be expanded through multiple access points instead of Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Base station access point Figure 8. The WEP option displays only if you have to another wireless router as a wireless repeater. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) You can set the N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router up to which it connects becomes the...
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... same LAN IP subnet. Advanced Settings 74 The WNDR4500 router is not affected. Scroll to use the other radio band. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeater. Be aware that if you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band and use the wireless repeating function. • Wireless MAC of the other access point you are using...
... same LAN IP subnet. Advanced Settings 74 The WNDR4500 router is not affected. Scroll to use the other radio band. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeater. Be aware that if you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band and use the wireless repeating function. • Wireless MAC of the other access point you are using...