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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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... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in the United States and/or other countries. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http...://support.netgear.com. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without the written permission of this document without...
... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in the United States and/or other countries. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http...://support.netgear.com. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without the written permission of this document without...
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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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... features in the box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 It is compatible with fast access to know your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you through the hardware setup. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to the Internet over... a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL). If you have not already set up a wireless home network with all major DSL...
... features in the box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 It is compatible with fast access to know your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you through the hardware setup. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to the Internet over... a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL). If you have not already set up a wireless home network with all major DSL...
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... can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of sight to 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, ...where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of your NETGEAR dealer. Check the package contents Your box should contain the following items: • N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat...
... can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of sight to 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, ...where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of your NETGEAR dealer. Check the package contents Your box should contain the following items: • N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat...
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When you cable your wireless signal. The recommended channel spacing between the router and your other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also ... (for example, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. 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...
When you cable your wireless signal. The recommended channel spacing between the router and your other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also ... (for example, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. 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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... detected a 1,000 Mpbs link with an attached device. • Solid amber. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. A firmware update is off , then the wireless radios are lit, then the wireless radio is being powered on . Power is operating. • Off. The wireless radio is not supplied to the router. • WPS button. LAN ports...
... detected a 1,000 Mpbs link with an attached device. • Solid amber. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. A firmware update is off , then the wireless radios are lit, then the wireless radio is being powered on . Power is operating. • Off. The wireless radio is not supplied to the router. • WPS button. LAN ports...
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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. Hardware Setup 11 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. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure. Hardware Setup 11 Reset button Power On/Off button USB ports LAN Ethernet ports 1-4 Internet port Power Figure 3.
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The label shows unique information about your router Serial number MAC address Hardware Setup 12 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. Default Access Information Preset WiFi Password Preset SSID Figure 4.
The label shows unique information about your router Serial number MAC address Hardware Setup 12 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. Default Access Information Preset WiFi Password Preset SSID Figure 4.
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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 router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. ...Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with a unique wireless network...
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 router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. ...Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with a unique wireless network...
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... Internet browser. • If this is uncommon), change it automates many of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. NETGEAR Genie guides you have been successfully completed. Make sure that those steps have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly...8226; Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the steps and verifies that your device is fully up your router. 3. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on the bottom label) to the Internet.
... Internet browser. • If this is uncommon), change it automates many of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. NETGEAR Genie guides you have been successfully completed. Make sure that those steps have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly...8226; Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the steps and verifies that your device is fully up your router. 3. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on the bottom label) to the Internet.
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...you want to view or change settings for you to see if newer firmware is available. Upgrade Router Firmware When you set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. 2. Getting Started with the latest firmware..., or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds. 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...
...you want to view or change settings for you to see if newer firmware is available. Upgrade Router Firmware When you set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. 2. Getting Started with the latest firmware..., or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds. 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...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home ... to get information, help • Home. Set the router up for your router. • Wireless. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 This dashboard screen displays when you see the status of your router. • Attached... Devices. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your computers. • ReadySHARE. Go to the NETGEAR support site to prevent objectionable content from the Internet is displayed here. • Guest Network. The left column has...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home ... to get information, help • Home. Set the router up for your router. • Wireless. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 This dashboard screen displays when you see the status of your router. • Attached... Devices. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your computers. • ReadySHARE. Go to the NETGEAR support site to prevent objectionable content from the Internet is displayed here. • Guest Network. The left column has...
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... came with NETGEAR Genie 18 Manual Method To connect manually: 1. The default router passphrase is a standard for your wireless network. To use WPS to set up a guest network. 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 add wireless devices and other equipment to a home network while maintaining security...
... came with NETGEAR Genie 18 Manual Method To connect manually: 1. The default router passphrase is a standard for your wireless network. To use WPS to set up a guest network. 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 add wireless devices and other equipment to a home network while maintaining security...
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...required). These fields display when no . Enter the account name provided by your ISP. From the Home screen, select Internet. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. If you view or change the login time-out, enter a new...The default settings usually work fine. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to change ISP information. 1. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. Select the...
...required). These fields display when no . Enter the account name provided by your ISP. From the Home screen, select Internet. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. If you view or change the login time-out, enter a new...The default settings usually work fine. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to change ISP information. 1. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. Select the...
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... DNS server is available, enter it also. Genie Basic Settings 21 Your ISP uses DHCP to look up site addresses based on the Internet port. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. The choices are now using.
... DNS server is available, enter it also. Genie Basic Settings 21 Your ISP uses DHCP to look up site addresses based on the Internet port. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. The choices are now using.
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are connected to this device when it is shown here. You can change . From the ... Name. Genie Basic Settings 22 Note that the router assigned to the router with Ethernet cables. The MAC address is known, it joined the network. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number). The order in which the device joined the network. • IP Address.
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are connected to this device when it is shown here. You can change . From the ... Name. Genie Basic Settings 22 Note that the router assigned to the router with Ethernet cables. The MAC address is known, it joined the network. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number). The order in which the device joined the network. • IP Address.
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The following screen displays: ReadySHARE USB Storage You can learn more about a USB storage device that is connected to the router's USB port here. 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 are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can view information about Live Parental Controls or download the application.
The following screen displays: ReadySHARE USB Storage You can learn more about a USB storage device that is connected to the router's USB port here. 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 are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can view information about Live Parental Controls or download the application.