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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 73 Wireless Repeating Function 74 Set Up the ... 91 Universal Plug and Play 91 IPv6 93 Traffic Meter 93 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 96 Sequence to Restart Your Network 96 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 96 Wireless Settings 96 Network ... 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...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 73 Wireless Repeating Function 74 Set Up the ... 91 Universal Plug and Play 91 IPv6 93 Traffic Meter 93 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 96 Sequence to Restart Your Network 96 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 96 Wireless Settings 96 Network ... 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...
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...a static or fixed IP address (this is the first time you are setting up the router because it to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. Read Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. Its wireless LED should turn on. • Close and re-open the browser to make sure the browser does not ...it automates many of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the Internet: 1. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 15 See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2.
...a static or fixed IP address (this is the first time you are setting up the router because it to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. Read Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. Its wireless LED should turn on. • Close and re-open the browser to make sure the browser does not ...it automates many of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the Internet: 1. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 15 See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2.
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..., 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 have problems with your ISP requires a login: Genie Basic Settings 20 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change...
..., 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 have problems with your ISP requires a login: Genie Basic Settings 20 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change...
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... • Cannot Log In to help you diagnose and solve problems you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information. Troubleshooting 9 This chapter provides information to the Router • Cannot Access the Internet • Changes Not Saved • Wireless Connectivity...
... • Cannot Log In to help you diagnose and solve problems you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information. Troubleshooting 9 This chapter provides information to the Router • Cannot Access the Internet • Changes Not Saved • Wireless Connectivity...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Sequence to Restart Your Network Be sure to restart your network in this is to configure each computer to obtain an IP ... router and the modem is on. Plug in the Attached Devices screen. Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes. 5. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Troubleshooting 96 Network Settings Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly. • For a wirelessly connected computer, the wireless network name...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Sequence to Restart Your Network Be sure to restart your network in this is to configure each computer to obtain an IP ... router and the modem is on. Plug in the Attached Devices screen. Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes. 5. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Troubleshooting 96 Network Settings Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly. • For a wirelessly connected computer, the wireless network name...
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... connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that NETGEAR supplied for any local port that the Power/Test LED is connected to its factory settings. Verify that the Power/Test LED turns amber within the router. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Troubleshooting with the LEDs After you turn on power to...
... connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that NETGEAR supplied for any local port that the Power/Test LED is connected to its factory settings. Verify that the Power/Test LED turns amber within the router. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Troubleshooting with the LEDs After you turn on power to...
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... when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at www.netgear.com/support. Cannot Log In to the Router If you are unable to log in to the router from a computer on to the connected modem... that you are using the WPS function the button blinks amber, check the following : Troubleshooting 98 If the error persists, you might have not pressed the WPS button on and off. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 If all LEDs are still on 1 minute after power-up: • Cycle the power...
... when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at www.netgear.com/support. Cannot Log In to the Router If you are unable to log in to the router from a computer on to the connected modem... that you are using the WPS function the button blinks amber, check the following : Troubleshooting 98 If the error persists, you might have not pressed the WPS button on and off. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 If all LEDs are still on 1 minute after power-up: • Cycle the power...
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...was changed and you can obtain an IP address from the ISP. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and...addresses are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to recognize your new router by restarting your network, as www.netgear.com. 2. If you are in Factory Settings on page 96. This procedure is shown, your router ... can access your network, consider replacing the existing router instead. Troubleshooting 99 Check that your Internet service provider (ISP).
...was changed and you can obtain an IP address from the ISP. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and...addresses are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to recognize your new router by restarting your network, as www.netgear.com. 2. If you are in Factory Settings on page 96. This procedure is shown, your router ... can access your network, consider replacing the existing router instead. Troubleshooting 99 Check that your Internet service provider (ISP).
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...and select Never dial a connection. Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one of the steps indicate OK, then your computer's host name. Troubleshooting PPPoE If you entered a DNS address during the router's configuration, reboot your computer, and verify the DNS address.You can obtain an IP ... might be set incorrectly. • Your ISP might be running login software that you no longer needed. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 If your router is still unable to clone your computer's MAC address. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or ...
...and select Never dial a connection. Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one of the steps indicate OK, then your computer's host name. Troubleshooting PPPoE If you entered a DNS address during the router's configuration, reboot your computer, and verify the DNS address.You can obtain an IP ... might be set incorrectly. • Your ISP might be running login software that you no longer needed. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 If your router is still unable to clone your computer's MAC address. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or ...
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The router continues to attempt to numeric IP addresses. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your router can obtain an IP address but the old settings might be running log in the documentation for your use. Alternatively, ... router configured as WinPoET), you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. Troubleshooting 101 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 If any of one or two DNS servers for your computer. • Your computer might not have occurred, but your computer is...
The router continues to attempt to numeric IP addresses. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your router can obtain an IP address but the old settings might be running log in the documentation for your use. Alternatively, ... router configured as WinPoET), you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. Troubleshooting 101 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 If any of one or two DNS servers for your computer. • Your computer might not have occurred, but your computer is...
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...button on the back of the router. If the error persists, you might be lit. Troubleshooting 102 Place your computer near the router, but the signal strength is not, you can...router. Wireless Signal Strength If your wireless device finds your network, but at http://www.netgear.com/support. Restore the Factory Settings and Password This section explains how to restore the ... to password. See Factory Settings on the router. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Connectivity If you are having trouble connecting wirelessly to the router, try to isolate...
...button on the back of the router. If the error persists, you might be lit. Troubleshooting 102 Place your computer near the router, but the signal strength is not, you can...router. Wireless Signal Strength If your wireless device finds your network, but at http://www.netgear.com/support. Restore the Factory Settings and Password This section explains how to restore the ... to password. See Factory Settings on the router. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Connectivity If you are having trouble connecting wirelessly to the router, try to isolate...
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...problems: • Wrong physical connections For a wired connection, make sure that the link LEDs are on for the port to the designated device. Troubleshooting 103 You should see a message like this one of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address ...LED is not functioning correctly, you could have one : Pinging with an echo reply. Click OK. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP ...
...problems: • Wrong physical connections For a wired connection, make sure that the link LEDs are on for the port to the designated device. Troubleshooting 103 You should see a message like this one of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address ...LED is not functioning correctly, you could have one : Pinging with an echo reply. Click OK. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP ...
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...; If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that modem. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and then select Run. 2. Troubleshooting 104 If the path is assigned by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of your broadband modem, but one of your computers. N900 Wireless... Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that your computer has the IP address of your router listed as the...
...; If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that modem. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and then select Run. 2. Troubleshooting 104 If the path is assigned by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of your broadband modem, but one of your computers. N900 Wireless... Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that your computer has the IP address of your router listed as the...
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... configuration 68 keywords 55 denial of service (DoS) protection 54 devices, attached 22 DHCP server 37, 64 DHCP setting 63 DMZ server 34 DNS addresses troubleshooting 100 DNS servers 77 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses 21, 63 Dynamic DNS 86 DynDNS.org 86 E electromagnetic emissions 107 email notices 58 encryption keys...
... configuration 68 keywords 55 denial of service (DoS) protection 54 devices, attached 22 DHCP server 37, 64 DHCP setting 63 DMZ server 34 DNS addresses troubleshooting 100 DNS servers 77 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses 21, 63 Dynamic DNS 86 DynDNS.org 86 E electromagnetic emissions 107 email notices 58 encryption keys...
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... 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 ... H host name 20 host, trusted 55 I inbound traffic, allowing or blocking 77 installing NETGEAR Genie 15 installing with the Setup Wizard 30 Internet connection setting up 20 troubleshooting 99 Internet LED, troubleshooting and 97 Internet port 30, 62 Internet Relay Chat (IRC) 79 Internet service provider (...
... 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 ... H host name 20 host, trusted 55 I inbound traffic, allowing or blocking 77 installing NETGEAR Genie 15 installing with the Setup Wizard 30 Internet connection setting up 20 troubleshooting 99 Internet LED, troubleshooting and 97 Internet port 30, 62 Internet Relay Chat (IRC) 79 Internet service provider (...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 P packets, fragmented 34 Parental Controls 23 passphrases changing 26 product label 12...63 port triggering 77, 78, 81, 84 ports,listed, back panel 11 positioning the router 8 Power LED, troubleshooting and 97 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 100 Preamble mode 72 preset security about 24 passphrase 26 pre-shared key ... Integrity Protocol (TKIP) 28 time to live, advertisement 92 time-out, port triggering 85 trademarks 2 traffic metering 93 troubleshooting 95 log in access 98 router changes not saved 101 trusted host 55 U Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 91 ...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 P packets, fragmented 34 Parental Controls 23 passphrases changing 26 product label 12...63 port triggering 77, 78, 81, 84 ports,listed, back panel 11 positioning the router 8 Power LED, troubleshooting and 97 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 100 Preamble mode 72 preset security about 24 passphrase 26 pre-shared key ... Integrity Protocol (TKIP) 28 time to live, advertisement 92 time-out, port triggering 85 trademarks 2 traffic metering 93 troubleshooting 95 log in access 98 router changes not saved 101 trusted host 55 U Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 91 ...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 remote computer connection 53 specifying approved devices 51 unmounting a USB drive 50 USB devices, approved 51 user-defined services 56 V viewing logs 66 router status 62 W WAN IP address, troubleshooting 99 WAN setup 33 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)... 18, 31 devices, adding 18 wireless channel 26 wireless connection, troubleshooting 102 wireless connections 8 wireless devices,adding to the network 18 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 73, 74 Wireless LED, troubleshooting and 98, 99 wireless mode 26 wireless network name (SSID) broadcast 26 ...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 remote computer connection 53 specifying approved devices 51 unmounting a USB drive 50 USB devices, approved 51 user-defined services 56 V viewing logs 66 router status 62 W WAN IP address, troubleshooting 99 WAN setup 33 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)... 18, 31 devices, adding 18 wireless channel 26 wireless connection, troubleshooting 102 wireless connections 8 wireless devices,adding to the network 18 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 73, 74 Wireless LED, troubleshooting and 98, 99 wireless mode 26 wireless network name (SSID) broadcast 26 ...