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... 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...
... 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...
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... a Trusted Computer 57 Block Services (Port Filtering 58 Schedule Blocking 59 Security Event Email Notifications 60 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 63 View Router Status 64 Router Information 64 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 64 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz 67 Guest Network (2.4 GHz) and Guest Network (5 GHz 67 View Logs of...
... a Trusted Computer 57 Block Services (Port Filtering 58 Schedule Blocking 59 Security Event Email Notifications 60 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 63 View Router Status 64 Router Information 64 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 64 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz 67 Guest Network (2.4 GHz) and Guest Network (5 GHz 67 View Logs of...
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... sections: • Unpack Your New Router • Prepare the Router for a home network. Its dual band design provides the maximum flexibility for Installation • Hardware Features • Position Your Wireless Router 7 This is because the router contains two different types of wireless radios... to know your new router, see the installation guide that came in the box. 1. Hardware Setup Getting to support connections on both 2.4 GHz and ...
... sections: • Unpack Your New Router • Prepare the Router for a home network. Its dual band design provides the maximum flexibility for Installation • Hardware Features • Position Your Wireless Router 7 This is because the router contains two different types of wireless radios... to know your new router, see the installation guide that came in the box. 1. Hardware Setup Getting to support connections on both 2.4 GHz and ...
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...case you need to position your NETGEAR dealer. Review the box contents Installation Guide Hardware Setup 8 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items: • N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC • A slide-on ...information about where to place and how to return the product for your router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, ...
...case you need to position your NETGEAR dealer. Review the box contents Installation Guide Hardware Setup 8 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items: • N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC • A slide-on ...information about where to place and how to return the product for your router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, ...
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... on the front panel. See Position Your Wireless Router on the back of your wired computers). Pay particular attention to become familiar with the arrow on page 12 for your router. 2. Hardware Setup 9 Hardware Features Before you cable your router by aligning the arrow on the base with the... label and the front and back panels. Set up your router, take a moment to the LEDs on case back 3. ...
... on the front panel. See Position Your Wireless Router on the back of your wired computers). Pay particular attention to become familiar with the arrow on page 12 for your router. 2. Hardware Setup 9 Hardware Features Before you cable your router by aligning the arrow on the base with the... label and the front and back panels. Set up your router, take a moment to the LEDs on case back 3. ...
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...a USB storage device. Back panel features • The four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports are for cabling the router to local computers. • The Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is for information about preset security. Preset wireless information... address Figure 3. See Factory Default Settings on the bottom of the router shows the router's Restore Factory Settings button, preset wireless information, MAC address, and serial number. Hardware Setup 10 Information on the router label See Basic Wireless Settings on page 24for information about the Restore ...
...a USB storage device. Back panel features • The four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports are for cabling the router to local computers. • The Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is for information about preset security. Preset wireless information... address Figure 3. See Factory Default Settings on the bottom of the router shows the router's Restore Factory Settings button, preset wireless information, MAC address, and serial number. Hardware Setup 10 Information on the router label See Basic Wireless Settings on page 24for information about the Restore ...
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... five status LEDs that the Wireless and WPS icons are described in the figure. The router startup has completed and the router is now safe to remove the attached USB device. • Solid green. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. Wireless • Solid blue. No USB device is...with an attached device. • Solid amber. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. • Solid amber. No link is lit, then the Hardware Setup 11 If the Wireless LED is detected on . • Solid green. Note that you can use . • Off. The wireless radios are also...
... five status LEDs that the Wireless and WPS icons are described in the figure. The router startup has completed and the router is now safe to remove the attached USB device. • Solid green. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. Wireless • Solid blue. No USB device is...with an attached device. • Solid amber. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. • Solid amber. No link is lit, then the Hardware Setup 11 If the Wireless LED is detected on . • Solid green. Note that you can use . • Off. The wireless radios are also...
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... guidelines can result in the router. You can use this button to use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). The recommended channel spacing between the router and your network from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Hardware Setup 12 The LED below the ...WPS button blinks green when the router is 5 channels (for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of interference, ...
... guidelines can result in the router. You can use this button to use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). The recommended channel spacing between the router and your network from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Hardware Setup 12 The LED below the ...WPS button blinks green when the router is 5 channels (for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of interference, ...
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Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Connecting to the router 2 This chapter explains how to use the NETGEAR Genie to set up your router after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network 13 2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Connecting to the router 2 This chapter explains how to use the NETGEAR Genie to set up your router after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network 13 2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
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... static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. When your Internet connection is the wireless security supported by ISP; See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 16 for wireless access. When you start the setup process, you might need to change the settings ...or passphrase. Your service provider has provided you with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you need the following information to set up your router and to your Internet service. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Router Setup Preparation You can use the Genie menus and screens to ...
... static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. When your Internet connection is the wireless security supported by ISP; See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 16 for wireless access. When you start the setup process, you might need to change the settings ...or passphrase. Your service provider has provided you with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you need the following information to set up your router and to your Internet service. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Router Setup Preparation You can use the Genie menus and screens to ...
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... after Installation on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 5. Turn the router on page 16. 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 15 If problems persist, register your device is fully up the Internet connection for your ISP to set...
... after Installation on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 5. Turn the router on page 16. 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 15 If problems persist, register your device is fully up the Internet connection for your ISP to set...
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...minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 The device is located on the product label on the router front panel . 2. Getting Started with the device. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on ... WPS instructions that you did not change the name of your router. 3. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is located on the product label on the bottom of the router. 3. The default router passphrase is a standard for the default Wi-Fi network name ...
...minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 The device is located on the product label on the router front panel . 2. Getting Started with the device. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on ... WPS instructions that you did not change the name of your router. 3. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is located on the product label on the bottom of the router. 3. The default router passphrase is a standard for the default Wi-Fi network name ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the login time... Settings 20 The default settings usually work fine. Click Apply to change ISP information. 1. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to test your ISP. Click Test to view more settings...when no . This might also be called the host name. • Domain Name (If required). If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. These fields display when your connection, check ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the login time... Settings 20 The default settings usually work fine. Click Apply to change ISP information. 1. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to test your ISP. Click Test to view more settings...when no . This might also be called the host name. • Domain Name (If required). If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. These fields display when your connection, check ...
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...Total/Free Space. This means that you view or configure the wireless network setup. Share Name. Click the link to protect and maximize your router. no other share for every device to change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and... default share name is shown, the default share has been deleted and no password (the default) allows all users to the router. The WNDRMAC router comes with preset security. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD). To view or change this screen....
...Total/Free Space. This means that you view or configure the wireless network setup. Share Name. Click the link to protect and maximize your router. no other share for every device to change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and... default share name is shown, the default share has been deleted and no password (the default) allows all users to the router. The WNDRMAC router comes with preset security. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD). To view or change this screen....
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...select No, you set up the router the first time, if you selected Yes, click Next.. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you are taken to the Internet Setup screen (see Internet Setup on page 20). 3. If you... want to perform this task again, you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab ...
...select No, you set up the router the first time, if you selected Yes, click Next.. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you are taken to the Internet Setup screen (see Internet Setup on page 20). 3. If you... want to perform this task again, you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab ...
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... Basic Home screen. Genie Advanced Home 33 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to display the Setup menu. When the router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is a shotcut to the same ... 34. • LAN Setup. See Internet Setup on page 27. • WAN Setup. See Guest Networks on page 20. • Wireless Setup. This is solid green and the router WPS screen displays a confirmation message. 4. Internet (WAN) setup. See WAN Setup on the Basic Home screen. The router attempts to your network. ...
... Basic Home screen. Genie Advanced Home 33 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to display the Setup menu. When the router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is a shotcut to the same ... 34. • LAN Setup. See Internet Setup on page 27. • WAN Setup. See Guest Networks on page 20. • Wireless Setup. This is solid green and the router WPS screen displays a confirmation message. 4. Internet (WAN) setup. See WAN Setup on the Basic Home screen. The router attempts to your network. ...
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...allows a computer on the LAN from attacks from functioning. DoS protection protects your router to receive the multicast traffic it makes the firewall security less effective. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup to protect the computers on the local area network (LAN) to be disabled... only in bytes). This is interested in from the Internet. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Open NAT ...
...allows a computer on the LAN from attacks from functioning. DoS protection protects your router to receive the multicast traffic it makes the firewall security less effective. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup to protect the computers on the local area network (LAN) to be disabled... only in bytes). This is interested in from the Internet. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Open NAT ...
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On the WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server check box. 2. When one of these ...run the application correctly if that might not function well. Incoming traffic from the Internet. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might require an MTU change: - WARNING! Type the... to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. The router is programmed to attack other computers on your network. If any device in the Port Forwarding/...
On the WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server check box. 2. When one of these ...run the application correctly if that might not function well. Incoming traffic from the Internet. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might require an MTU change: - WARNING! Type the... to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. The router is programmed to attack other computers on your network. If any device in the Port Forwarding/...
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...-up ISPs. If you have severe performance problems. • You used a program to change the MTU size: 1. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. Genie Advanced Home 36 Used in PPPoE environments. Maximum size for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. To change the MTU to access certain Web sites, frames within Web sites, secure login pages...
...-up ISPs. If you have severe performance problems. • You used a program to change the MTU size: 1. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. Genie Advanced Home 36 Used in PPPoE environments. Maximum size for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. To change the MTU to access certain Web sites, frames within Web sites, secure login pages...
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...configuration of the designated private address range for most applications. The router is : • LAN IP address: 192.168.1.1 • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 These addresses are described in again. 1. Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup to act as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing ...are part of LAN IP services such as a DHCP server. The router's default LAN IP configuration is shipped preconfigured to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in the LAN Setup screen. You will be suitable for use in private networks and should...
...configuration of the designated private address range for most applications. The router is : • LAN IP address: 192.168.1.1 • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 These addresses are described in again. 1. Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup to act as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing ...are part of LAN IP services such as a DHCP server. The router's default LAN IP configuration is shipped preconfigured to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in the LAN Setup screen. You will be suitable for use in private networks and should...