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...Installation 9 Hardware Features 9 Label 10 Back Panel 10 Front Panel 11 Position Your Wireless Router 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 ...
...Installation 9 Hardware Features 9 Label 10 Back Panel 10 Front Panel 11 Position Your Wireless Router 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 ...
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2. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Connecting to the router 2 This chapter explains how to use the 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 Connecting to the router 2 This chapter explains how to use the 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.
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... Types of Logins and Access There are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which login to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 24for information about this login. • ISP login logs you in a letter or some other devices in to ...the Internet. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie menus and screens to provide it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If you are two separate types of ...
... Types of Logins and Access There are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which login to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 24for information about this login. • ISP login logs you in a letter or some other devices in to ...the Internet. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie menus and screens to provide it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If you are two separate types of ...
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...of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the router. • Make sure that you through connecting the router to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. It takes about 15 minutes to the Internet: 1. If the router does not connect to complete. Read Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.... have been successfully completed. Review your device is fully up the router because it to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions...
...of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the router. • Make sure that you through connecting the router to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. It takes about 15 minutes to the Internet: 1. If the router does not connect to complete. Read Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.... have been successfully completed. Review your device is fully up the router because it to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions...
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...router password, both in to view or change settings for more information about upgrading firmware. See Types of the screen. You can use the NETGEAR Genie again if you want to your Internet connection. Enter admin for the router user name and password for you to see if a newer ... for more information. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Upgrade Router Firmware When you set up your router, the NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is displayed on the top of Logins and Access on page 63 for...
...router password, both in to view or change settings for more information about upgrading firmware. See Types of the screen. You can use the NETGEAR Genie again if you want to your Internet connection. Enter admin for the router user name and password for you to see if a newer ... for more information. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Upgrade Router Firmware When you set up your router, the NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is displayed on the top of Logins and Access on page 63 for...
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... tab that lets you connected a USB storage device to the router, then it is displayed here. • Guest Network. Go to the NETGEAR support site to view details) Help Figure 6. Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to... add wireless devices, and other equipment to your computers. • ReadyShare. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 Download and set up for your router. • Attached Devices. Set up parental controls to prevent objectionable content from the Internet is needed...
... tab that lets you connected a USB storage device to the router, then it is displayed here. • Guest Network. Go to the NETGEAR support site to view details) Help Figure 6. Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to... add wireless devices, and other equipment to your computers. • ReadyShare. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 Download and set up for your router. • Attached Devices. Set up parental controls to prevent objectionable content from the Internet is needed...
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... connections on the router front panel . 2. Repeat steps 1-2 to your network and select it . Getting Started with the device. Open the software that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 The device is located on the product label on the bottom of your network during the setup process, look for your router. 3. If you...
... connections on the router front panel . 2. Repeat steps 1-2 to your network and select it . Getting Started with the device. Open the software that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 The device is located on the product label on the bottom of your network during the setup process, look for your router. 3. If you...
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3. Genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and net work 3 This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure: This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadyShare USB Storage • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks 19
3. Genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and net work 3 This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure: This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadyShare USB Storage • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks 19
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... time-out, enter a new value in the Basic Settings screen. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to change ISP information. 1. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. This might also be called the host name. • Domain Name (If required). Enter the settings... whether or not an ISP login is required. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 2. These fields display when your ISP requires a login: Genie Basic Settings 20
... time-out, enter a new value in the Basic Settings screen. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to change ISP information. 1. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. This might also be called the host name. • Domain Name (If required). Enter the settings... whether or not an ISP login is required. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 2. These fields display when your ISP requires a login: Genie Basic Settings 20
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.... If you want to your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns this is the ISP's router to assign your ISP. • Idle Timeout (In minutes). Genie Basic Settings 21 ISP types. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. If a secondary DNS server address...
.... If you want to your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns this is the ISP's router to assign your ISP. • Idle Timeout (In minutes). Genie Basic Settings 21 ISP types. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. If a secondary DNS server address...
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You can change . Genie Basic Settings 22 Note that this number can click Refresh to update this device when it is disconnected and rejoins the network. • MAC Address. ...
You can change . Genie Basic Settings 22 Note that this number can click Refresh to update this device when it is disconnected and rejoins the network. • MAC Address. ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you can view information about Live Parental Controls or download the application. From the Basic Home screen, select ReadyShare to the Internet, where you are automatically directed to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen: Genie Basic Settings 23 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.
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you can view information about Live Parental Controls or download the application. From the Basic Home screen, select ReadyShare to the Internet, where you are automatically directed to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen: Genie Basic Settings 23 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.
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...You can easily find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the storage device. • Edit. no other share for All - Genie Basic Settings 24 Note: The preset SSID and password are preset in to access the network folder. Shows the current utilization of the unit.... If Not Shared is guest. The default is password. To view or change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are uniquely generated for admin is the...
...You can easily find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the storage device. • Edit. no other share for All - Genie Basic Settings 24 Note: The preset SSID and password are preset in to access the network folder. Shows the current utilization of the unit.... If Not Shared is guest. The default is password. To view or change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are uniquely generated for admin is the...
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... to view more settings. Wireless Settings Screen Fields Region Selection The location where the router is , look on the label on the Attached Devices screen? Genie Basic Settings 25 If they can scroll down to United States and is not interchangeable. Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network...
... to view more settings. Wireless Settings Screen Fields Region Selection The location where the router is , look on the label on the Attached Devices screen? Genie Basic Settings 25 If they can scroll down to United States and is not interchangeable. Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network...
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Enter a value from 8 to use. Please note that NETGEAR recommends that join the network can use the Internet, but if you want to 63 characters. Genie Basic Settings 26 To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of the Wireless Settings screen lets you experience ...the North America market, only channels 1 through 11 can see this wireless name (SSID) in this check box is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change the security option and passphrase. The 300 Mbps setting allows 802.11n devices to broadcast its SSID so...
Enter a value from 8 to use. Please note that NETGEAR recommends that join the network can use the Internet, but if you want to 63 characters. Genie Basic Settings 26 To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of the Wireless Settings screen lets you experience ...the North America market, only channels 1 through 11 can see this wireless name (SSID) in this check box is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change the security option and passphrase. The 300 Mbps setting allows 802.11n devices to broadcast its SSID so...
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... guest network is enabled, and guests can access local networks associated with no SSID can add a guest network to this access point. Enable Wireless Isolation. Genie Basic Settings 27 Enable SSID Broadcast. The security options are described in the primary SSID. If this SSID can connect to your wireless security key...
... guest network is enabled, and guests can access local networks associated with no SSID can add a guest network to this access point. Enable Wireless Isolation. Genie Basic Settings 27 Enable SSID Broadcast. The security options are described in the primary SSID. If this SSID can connect to your wireless security key...
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... the network. 3. Select any user who connects to this check box is the type of the following screen: 2. Click Apply to access My Local Network. Genie Basic Settings 28 Enable Wireless Isolation. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption and 802.1x encryption for...
... the network. 3. Select any user who connects to this check box is the type of the following screen: 2. Click Apply to access My Local Network. Genie Basic Settings 28 Enable Wireless Isolation. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption and 802.1x encryption for...
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...local area networking. Use this . It is advertised to be easily decoded with today's powerful computers. The authentication server is the strongest. Genie Basic Settings 29 Note that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This option uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate the initial data encryption...the IEEE 802.11i standard, and is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points. NETGEAR does not recommend this mode only when you have instructions about configuring their WPA settings. Then it generates. This seal means the ...
...local area networking. Use this . It is advertised to be easily decoded with today's powerful computers. The authentication server is the strongest. Genie Basic Settings 29 Note that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This option uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate the initial data encryption...the IEEE 802.11i standard, and is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points. NETGEAR does not recommend this mode only when you have instructions about configuring their WPA settings. Then it generates. This seal means the ...
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See Chapter 6, Security • Administration. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings 30 Genie Advanced Home Specifying custom settings 4 This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Advanced Home screen, shown in the following sections: • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • Quality ...
See Chapter 6, Security • Administration. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings 30 Genie Advanced Home Specifying custom settings 4 This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Advanced Home screen, shown in the following sections: • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • Quality ...
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... 3. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the router myself. The following screen displays: Genie Advanced Home 31 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of the... Genie. 1. After setting up the router the first time, if you want to perform this task again...
... 3. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the router myself. The following screen displays: Genie Advanced Home 31 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of the... Genie. 1. After setting up the router the first time, if you want to perform this task again...