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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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...To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates...notice. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any language in the United States and/or other countries. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc....
...To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates...notice. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any language in the United States and/or other countries. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc....
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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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... connect to set up your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • Position Your Router • Hardware Features For information about the topics covered in this chapter walks ... features in the box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings, explains how to your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you through the hardware setup. It is compatible with fast access to the...
... connect to set up your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • Position Your Router • Hardware Features For information about the topics covered in this chapter walks ... features in the box, this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings, explains how to your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you through the hardware setup. It is compatible with fast access to the...
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... it is accessible to your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of your NETGEAR dealer. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide...
... it is accessible to your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of your NETGEAR dealer. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide...
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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. Router, front view Hardware Setup 9 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high ... recommended channel spacing between the router and your router, take a moment to a minimum. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. Hardware Features Before you...
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. Router, front view Hardware Setup 9 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high ... recommended channel spacing between the router and your router, take a moment to a minimum. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. Hardware Features Before you...
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.... The unit is corrupt. • Off. The firmware is starting up after being transmitted or received. ready to the router. • WPS button. USB (2 LEDs) • Solid green. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions LED Description Power/Test • Solid amber. The IP address has not been acquired...
.... The unit is corrupt. • Off. The firmware is starting up after being transmitted or received. ready to the router. • WPS button. USB (2 LEDs) • Solid green. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions LED Description Power/Test • Solid amber. The IP address has not been acquired...
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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. Hardware Setup 11 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. Router, rear view See Factory Settings on page 105 for information about restoring factory settings. Hardware Setup 11 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
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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. 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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... service, you might need to launch the ISP's login program on your router. this information, ask your service provider. • Wireless network key or password. Your service provider has provided you with NETGEAR Genie 14 Getting Started with this login information in a letter or some ... all of Logins and Access There are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which login to the Internet. 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...
... service, you might need to launch the ISP's login program on your router. this information, ask your service provider. • Wireless network key or password. Your service provider has provided you with NETGEAR Genie 14 Getting Started with this login information in a letter or some ... all of Logins and Access There are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which login to the Internet. 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...
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... does not cache the previous page. • Browse to http://routerlogin.net. • If the computer is set up and running. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 15 Review your Internet browser. • If this is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or...
... does not cache the previous page. • Browse to http://routerlogin.net. • If the computer is set up and running. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 15 Review your Internet browser. • If this is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or...
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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. See Types of the screen. Click the message when... for several seconds. After the upgrade, the router restarts. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. 2. Getting Started with the latest firmware. Launch your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet ...
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. See Types of the screen. Click the message when... for several seconds. After the upgrade, the router restarts. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. 2. Getting Started with the latest firmware. Launch your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet ...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is used to access additional menus and screens. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your Internet connection and network at the top there is...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is used to access additional menus and screens. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your Internet connection and network at the top there is...
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... Up Access List button display the Wireless Card Access List screen. You can use the router by schedule. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the wireless router by clearing this feature to turn it off for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. WPS Settings.You can make the WNDR4500 function as an access point...
... Up Access List button display the Wireless Card Access List screen. You can use the router by schedule. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the wireless router by clearing this feature to turn it off for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. WPS Settings.You can make the WNDR4500 function as an access point...
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... None as a security option in the Wireless Settings screen. To configure this enables the router to act as handling wireless and wired local computers. Advanced Settings 73 The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario. Doing this mode, you ... 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 be expanded through multiple access points instead of using a wired backbone to link them. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless router as a wireless ...
... None as a security option in the Wireless Settings screen. To configure this enables the router to act as handling wireless and wired local computers. Advanced Settings 73 The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario. Doing this mode, you ... 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 be expanded through multiple access points instead of using a wired backbone to link them. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless router as a wireless ...
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... network. • All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) have to be configured to a remote access point. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeater. The WNDR4500 router is , all traffic from its local wireless or wired computers to operate in the same LAN network address range as a wireless router or wireless base station, dual band concurrent mode is the...
... network. • All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) have to be configured to a remote access point. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeater. The WNDR4500 router is , all traffic from its local wireless or wired computers to operate in the same LAN network address range as a wireless router or wireless base station, dual band concurrent mode is the...