Installation Guide
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...States and/or other countries. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Ethernet cable AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Power adapter Important: Be sure to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Information... is subject to remove the plastic film from the router before using it. Intended for indoor use only. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA February 2013 Package Contents The box should contain...
...States and/or other countries. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Ethernet cable AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Power adapter Important: Be sure to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Information... is subject to remove the plastic film from the router before using it. Intended for indoor use only. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA February 2013 Package Contents The box should contain...
Product Data Sheet
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... & Android™ devices PAGE 1 OF 5 With up to 450+975 Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, the AC1450 avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. The dual-core 800 MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity, while the USB 3.0...USB 3.0 port-Up to 10 faster than USB 2.0 • Perfect for dual band wireless devices like iPad®/iPhone5® The NETGEAR AC1450 Smart WiFi Router with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, it enables HD streaming throughout your home. This technology also provides the best connectivity for ...
... & Android™ devices PAGE 1 OF 5 With up to 450+975 Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, the AC1450 avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. The dual-core 800 MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity, while the USB 3.0...USB 3.0 port-Up to 10 faster than USB 2.0 • Perfect for dual band wireless devices like iPad®/iPhone5® The NETGEAR AC1450 Smart WiFi Router with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, it enables HD streaming throughout your home. This technology also provides the best connectivity for ...
Product Data Sheet
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...for media streaming. Find photos, videos and music stored on a shared USB hard drive and enjoy them with NETGEAR you need speed, with others. The NETGEAR AC1450 Smart WiFi Router with Beamforming+ provides WiFi connectivity throughout your home for all your devices really go. Beamforming+...better. Ultimate WiFi Range ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your Internetenabled devices. Everything you got it . Ultimate WiFi Speed 1450 AC1450 WIFI-Up to do it . Speed makes online gaming awesome. Speed makes all your home Sharing Relive memories and share ...
...for media streaming. Find photos, videos and music stored on a shared USB hard drive and enjoy them with NETGEAR you need speed, with others. The NETGEAR AC1450 Smart WiFi Router with Beamforming+ provides WiFi connectivity throughout your home for all your devices really go. Beamforming+...better. Ultimate WiFi Range ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your Internetenabled devices. Everything you got it . Ultimate WiFi Speed 1450 AC1450 WIFI-Up to do it . Speed makes online gaming awesome. Speed makes all your home Sharing Relive memories and share ...
Product Data Sheet
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.../OFF-Convenient power savings Security Keep your Internet browsing experience safe and secure with the free parental controls. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router - 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Data Sheet AC1450 Ease Of Use NETGEAR makes it easy to the shared USB hard drive with all your personal data. Manage your digital devices...
.../OFF-Convenient power savings Security Keep your Internet browsing experience safe and secure with the free parental controls. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router - 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Data Sheet AC1450 Ease Of Use NETGEAR makes it easy to the shared USB hard drive with all your personal data. Manage your digital devices...
Product Data Sheet
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...is a condition of sale. Information is subject to change without notice. © 2013 NETGEAR, Inc. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router - 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Data Sheet AC1450 Package Contents • AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • Ethernet cable • Quick install guide • Power .../or registered trademarks of their respective holder(s). Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327), E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com, www.NETGEAR.com D-AC1450-0 PAGE 5 of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate...
...is a condition of sale. Information is subject to change without notice. © 2013 NETGEAR, Inc. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router - 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Data Sheet AC1450 Package Contents • AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • Ethernet cable • Quick install guide • Power .../or registered trademarks of their respective holder(s). Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327), E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com, www.NETGEAR.com D-AC1450-0 PAGE 5 of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate...
User Manual
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... of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before you for selecting NETGEAR products. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank ...you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. After installing your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Information is subject to register...
... of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product before you for selecting NETGEAR products. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank ...you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. After installing your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Information is subject to register...
User Manual
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... have not done that yet, this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 1. Compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, it enables HD streaming throughout your router The AC1450 Smart WiFi Router with ten or more information about the topics covered in this...
... have not done that yet, this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 1. Compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, it enables HD streaming throughout your router The AC1450 Smart WiFi Router with ten or more information about the topics covered in this...
User Manual
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...the front panel. Hardware Features Before you return the product for repair. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you cable your NETGEAR dealer. Hardware Setup 8 Pay particular attention to become familiar with the front, side, and back panels and the label. Check the package ...contents Your box contains the following items: • AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Installation guide with internal shielding...
...the front panel. Hardware Features Before you return the product for repair. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you cable your NETGEAR dealer. Hardware Setup 8 Pay particular attention to become familiar with the front, side, and back panels and the label. Check the package ...contents Your box contains the following items: • AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Installation guide with internal shielding...
User Manual
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... off for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. • Solid blue. The router is corrupted. The firmware is starting up. • Blinking amber. Visit www.netgear.com/support. • Off. No USB device is ready. • Solid amber. The Internet connection is connected; The router is in either 2.4 GHz or ...Solid green. A USB device is plugged in the following figure. The router has accepted the USB device. Router front and side view Table 1. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Front and Side Panels The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in and is trying to connect. •...
... off for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. • Solid blue. The router is corrupted. The firmware is starting up. • Blinking amber. Visit www.netgear.com/support. • Off. No USB device is ready. • Solid amber. The Internet connection is connected; The router is in either 2.4 GHz or ...Solid green. A USB device is plugged in the following figure. The router has accepted the USB device. Router front and side view Table 1. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Front and Side Panels The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in and is trying to connect. •...
User Manual
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... the Internet. For details about this login information in . • The ISP configuration information for wireless access. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 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 computer to use... when. • Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR genie. Gather ISP Information If you have DSL broadband service, you might need to launch the ISP's login program on the bottom of logins ...
... the Internet. For details about this login information in . • The ISP configuration information for wireless access. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 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 computer to use... when. • Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR genie. Gather ISP Information If you have DSL broadband service, you might need to launch the ISP's login program on the bottom of logins ...
User Manual
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...your router: 1. Make sure that your settings to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with a web browser. See Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Turn the router on page 15. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. If problems... information. 3. Getting Started 14 Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR genie to set to the Internet: 1. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on the bottom label. 3.
...your router: 1. Make sure that your settings to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with a web browser. See Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Turn the router on page 15. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. If problems... information. 3. Getting Started 14 Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR genie to set to the Internet: 1. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on the bottom label. 3.
User Manual
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AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Use NETGEAR genie after Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you cannot access the Internet. 2. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to ...
AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Use NETGEAR genie after Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you cannot access the Internet. 2. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to ...
User Manual
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... Attached Devices. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. View the devices connected to use your Internet connection and network at a glance. Visit the NETGEAR support site for your network. • Parental Controls. Language Menus (Click the Advanced tab to prevent objectionable content from the Internet is ...more menus and screens. You can click any of the six sections of your router's Internet connection. • Advanced tab. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you have an Internet connection....
... Attached Devices. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. View the devices connected to use your Internet connection and network at a glance. Visit the NETGEAR support site for your network. • Parental Controls. Language Menus (Click the Advanced tab to prevent objectionable content from the Internet is ...more menus and screens. You can click any of the six sections of your router's Internet connection. • Advanced tab. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you have an Internet connection....
User Manual
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.... Instead, press a button or enter a PIN. Press the WPS button on your wireless computer with the device. Getting Started 17 WPS works only with WPS. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Join Your Wireless Network You can use WPS to join the wireless network: 1. Look for the network name that manages your area... these settings, look for your wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you want and type its password. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect.
.... Instead, press a button or enter a PIN. Press the WPS button on your wireless computer with the device. Getting Started 17 WPS works only with WPS. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Join Your Wireless Network You can use WPS to join the wireless network: 1. Look for the network name that manages your area... these settings, look for your wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you want and type its password. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect.
User Manual
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...User Manual for managing, monitoring, and repairing your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone: Phone status Log in to the router Search NETGEAR support Information about the genie apps. Retrieve wireless password About genie Menu Language Dashboard (Click to router features like Live Parental Controls... details) Support Figure 6. The genie mobile app works on your home network. genie mobile app home screen Getting Started 18 AC1450 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for details about genie mobile app and the connected ...
...User Manual for managing, monitoring, and repairing your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone: Phone status Log in to the router Search NETGEAR support Information about the genie apps. Retrieve wireless password About genie Menu Language Dashboard (Click to router features like Live Parental Controls... details) Support Figure 6. The genie mobile app works on your home network. genie mobile app home screen Getting Started 18 AC1450 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for details about genie mobile app and the connected ...
User Manual
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... to view more settings The fields that display in minutes. • No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 3. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 20 See Internet Connection Setup Wizard on whether your Internet connection. The default settings usually work fine. Scroll to test your ...Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the basic Internet setup: 1. From the Home screen...
... to view more settings The fields that display in minutes. • No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 3. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 20 See Internet Connection Setup Wizard on whether your Internet connection. The default settings usually work fine. Scroll to test your ...Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the basic Internet setup: 1. From the Home screen...
User Manual
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... provided a service name, enter it is required: • Account Name (If required). The following descriptions explain all of your computer when NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 21 The Ethernet MAC address that the router uses on Demand, or Manually Connect. • Idle Timeout (In minutes). ...assign your ISP. • Service Name (if Required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP. The password that display in minutes. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup Screen Fields The following settings are available: • Enable • Disable • Disable Port Scan and DoS...
... provided a service name, enter it is required: • Account Name (If required). The following descriptions explain all of your computer when NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 21 The Ethernet MAC address that the router uses on Demand, or Manually Connect. • Idle Timeout (In minutes). ...assign your ISP. • Service Name (if Required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP. The password that display in minutes. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup Screen Fields The following settings are available: • Enable • Disable • Disable Port Scan and DoS...
User Manual
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Select Parental Controls on the dashboard screen. 2. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 22 The router captures and uses the MAC address of that you want to the Live Parental Controls website. Click either the ... to use the one computer that you are now using. Follow the onscreen instructions to use . You have to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management utility. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router your account is first opened. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. Enter the MAC address...
Select Parental Controls on the dashboard screen. 2. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 22 The router captures and uses the MAC address of that you want to the Live Parental Controls website. Click either the ... to use the one computer that you are now using. Follow the onscreen instructions to use . You have to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management utility. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router your account is first opened. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. Enter the MAC address...
User Manual
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... or create a free account. 5. If you do not have an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. • If you are prompted to proceed. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts. 4. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to log in the fields and... Next. Select the radio button that applies to you and click Next. • If you already have an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 23
... or create a free account. 5. If you do not have an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. • If you are prompted to proceed. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts. 4. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to log in the fields and... Next. Select the radio button that applies to you and click Next. • If you already have an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 23
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... screen displays: 6. The dashboard shows Parental Controls as Enabled. Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router After you log on the bottom of the unit. Select the radio button for the filtering level that the WiFi network name...
... screen displays: 6. The dashboard shows Parental Controls as Enabled. Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router After you log on the bottom of the unit. Select the radio button for the filtering level that the WiFi network name...