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...for DHCP 13 Gather ISP Information 13 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 13 Types of Logins and Access 13 NETGEAR genie Setup 14 Use NETGEAR genie after Installation 15 Upgrade the Firmware 15 Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 16 Join Your Wireless Network 17 Manual Method 17 Wi-Fi Protected... Setup (WPS) Method 17 NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 18 Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Internet Setup 20 ...
...for DHCP 13 Gather ISP Information 13 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 13 Types of Logins and Access 13 NETGEAR genie Setup 14 Use NETGEAR genie after Installation 15 Upgrade the Firmware 15 Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 16 Join Your Wireless Network 17 Manual Method 17 Wi-Fi Protected... Setup (WPS) Method 17 NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 18 Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Internet Setup 20 ...
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AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Change the MTU Size 34 LAN Setup 35 LAN Setup Screen Settings 36 Role of the Router as a DHCP Server 37 Set ... a Custom Service 68 Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry 69 Set Up Port Triggering 70 Schedule Blocking 72 Security Event Email Notifications 73 Chapter 8 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 76 4
AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Change the MTU Size 34 LAN Setup 35 LAN Setup Screen Settings 36 Role of the Router as a DHCP Server 37 Set ... a Custom Service 68 Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry 69 Set Up Port Triggering 70 Schedule Blocking 72 Security Event Email Notifications 73 Chapter 8 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 76 4
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... firmware is ready. • Blinking green. The router is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. • ... is trying to remove the attached USB device. No USB device is starting up. • Blinking amber. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Front and Side Panels The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in either... corrupted. Power is now safe to connect. • Off. Router front and side view Table 1. Visit www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Front panel LED descriptions LED Power Internet Wireless USB Description • Solid amber. ...
... firmware is ready. • Blinking green. The router is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. • ... is trying to remove the attached USB device. No USB device is starting up. • Blinking amber. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Front and Side Panels The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in either... corrupted. Power is now safe to connect. • Off. Router front and side view Table 1. Visit www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Front panel LED descriptions LED Power Internet Wireless USB Description • Solid amber. ...
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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. Getting Started 2 Connecting to the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after Installation • Upgrade the Firmware • Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Join Your Wireless Network • NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 12 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. Getting Started 2 Connecting to the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after Installation • Upgrade the Firmware • Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Join Your Wireless Network • NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 12 2.
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... Internet, the router automatically checks to see if newer firmware is connected to the router. After the upgrade, the router restarts. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Use NETGEAR genie after Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on page 13. For more information, see...
... Internet, the router automatically checks to see if newer firmware is connected to the router. After the upgrade, the router restarts. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Use NETGEAR genie after Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on page 13. For more information, see...
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Administration 8 Managing your network This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router over the Internet, see Traffic Meter on page 99. For information about upgrading or checking the status of your router and home network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Upgrade the Router Firmware • View Router Status • View Logs • Manage the Configuration File • Change the Password • Password Recovery For information about monitoring Internet traffic, see Remote Management on page 110. 75 8.
Administration 8 Managing your network This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router over the Internet, see Traffic Meter on page 99. For information about upgrading or checking the status of your router and home network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Upgrade the Router Firmware • View Router Status • View Logs • Manage the Configuration File • Change the Password • Password Recovery For information about monitoring Internet traffic, see Remote Management on page 110. 75 8.
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... Advanced > Administration > Router Update. Click Check 2. Click Yes. The router locates the firmware you need to reconfigure the router after upgrading, read the new firmware release notes. Administration 76 WARNING: To avoid the risk of the genie screens when new firmware is downloaded. You... complete, your router restarts. The router finds new firmware information if any is stored in .img) and begins the update. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Upgrade the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is available. 3. Do not turn off the router. You can use the...
... Advanced > Administration > Router Update. Click Check 2. Click Yes. The router locates the firmware you need to reconfigure the router after upgrading, read the new firmware release notes. Administration 76 WARNING: To avoid the risk of the genie screens when new firmware is downloaded. You... complete, your router restarts. The router finds new firmware information if any is stored in .img) and begins the update. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Upgrade the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is available. 3. Do not turn off the router. You can use the...
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...model. The Media Access Control (MAC) address is active for devices on the LAN. GUI Language Version. LAN Port. • MAC Address. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router View Router Status To view router status and usage information: Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status. It... changes if you upgrade the router firmware. Identifies whether the router's built-in DHCP server is the unique physical address used by the Ethernet (LAN) port ...
...model. The Media Access Control (MAC) address is active for devices on the LAN. GUI Language Version. LAN Port. • MAC Address. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router View Router Status To view router status and usage information: Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status. It... changes if you upgrade the router firmware. Identifies whether the router's built-in DHCP server is the unique physical address used by the Ethernet (LAN) port ...
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... the firmware. Turn off the wireless radio. After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following sequence of the router can happen if a firmware upgrade is running. 3. The LEDs on to see if the router recovers. 2. Press and hold the Reset button. See Troubleshoot Your Network ...to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you have a hardware problem. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot with the LEDs After you turn on power to the router: 1. Contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Power LED Is Off or Blinking • Make sure that the ...
... the firmware. Turn off the wireless radio. After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following sequence of the router can happen if a firmware upgrade is running. 3. The LEDs on to see if the router recovers. 2. Press and hold the Reset button. See Troubleshoot Your Network ...to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you have a hardware problem. AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot with the LEDs After you turn on power to the router: 1. Contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Power LED Is Off or Blinking • Make sure that the ...