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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Router Requirements 8 Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer 8 Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets 8 Install the Android Mobile genie App 9 Install the iOS Mobile genie App 9 Manage the... the Desktop genie App 29 Change the Router WiFi Settings Locally 30 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the Desktop genie App 31 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the Android Mobile genie App . . . . 32 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the iOS Mobile genie App 33 Export Router WiFi Settings to a USB Device Using the...
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Router Requirements 8 Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer 8 Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets 8 Install the Android Mobile genie App 9 Install the iOS Mobile genie App 9 Manage the... the Desktop genie App 29 Change the Router WiFi Settings Locally 30 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the Desktop genie App 31 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the Android Mobile genie App . . . . 32 Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the iOS Mobile genie App 33 Export Router WiFi Settings to a USB Device Using the...
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NETGEAR genie App View the Network Map Locally 36 View the Network Map Locally Using the Desktop genie App 36 View the Network Map Locally Using ... QR Code on the Android Mobile genie App. . . . . 84 Display the WiFi Network QR Code on the iOS Mobile genie App 85 Scan a WiFi Network QR Code Using Mobile genie App 86 Chapter 4 Remotely Access Your Router Manage Your Home Network Remotely Using the genie App 89 Create a Remote Access Account 90 Create...
NETGEAR genie App View the Network Map Locally 36 View the Network Map Locally Using the Desktop genie App 36 View the Network Map Locally Using ... QR Code on the Android Mobile genie App. . . . . 84 Display the WiFi Network QR Code on the iOS Mobile genie App 85 Scan a WiFi Network QR Code Using Mobile genie App 86 Chapter 4 Remotely Access Your Router Manage Your Home Network Remotely Using the genie App 89 Create a Remote Access Account 90 Create...
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NETGEAR genie App Remotely Access Your Router from a Windows Computer 100 Remotely Access Your Router from an Android Mobile Device 102 Remotely Access Your Router from an iOS Device 103 Remote Access Troubleshooting 106 Chapter 5 Share Files Access Files on a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router 110 Access Files on a USB Storage Device Using the...
NETGEAR genie App Remotely Access Your Router from a Windows Computer 100 Remotely Access Your Router from an Android Mobile Device 102 Remotely Access Your Router from an iOS Device 103 Remote Access Troubleshooting 106 Chapter 5 Share Files Access Files on a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router 110 Access Files on a USB Storage Device Using the...
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NETGEAR genie App Allow Media Files to Play on Your iOS Device 147 Change the Media File... genie App 157 Print from an iOS Device Using AirPrint 158 Chapter 8 View WiFi Analytics Using the Android Mobile genie App View the WiFi Signal Strength 161 Test the WiFi in Different Rooms in Your Home 161 View the Network Status 162 View Channel ...Register Your Product Using the Android Mobile genie 169 Register Your Product Using the iOS Mobile genie App 170 Update the Router Firmware Locally Using the Desktop genie 170 Update the genie App 172 Update the Desktop genie App 172 Update the ...
NETGEAR genie App Allow Media Files to Play on Your iOS Device 147 Change the Media File... genie App 157 Print from an iOS Device Using AirPrint 158 Chapter 8 View WiFi Analytics Using the Android Mobile genie App View the WiFi Signal Strength 161 Test the WiFi in Different Rooms in Your Home 161 View the Network Status 162 View Channel ...Register Your Product Using the Android Mobile genie 169 Register Your Product Using the iOS Mobile genie App 170 Update the Router Firmware Locally Using the Desktop genie 170 Update the genie App 172 Update the Desktop genie App 172 Update the ...
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... desktop and mobile genie apps that the images used in this manual were taken using the following topics: • Router Requirements • Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer • Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets • Manage the Desktop genie App Settings For Windows Computers • Manage...
... desktop and mobile genie apps that the images used in this manual were taken using the following topics: • Router Requirements • Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer • Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets • Manage the Desktop genie App Settings For Windows Computers • Manage...
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... use the genie desktop apps to do the following : • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Get easy access to router features like phones and tablets. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. You can use the genie app later, click the icon on ...genie apps to do the following : • Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network. • Use Turbo Transfer to view all the devices on your computer: 1. NETGEAR genie App Router Requirements To view a list of routers that can see which smart devices are currently supported ...
... use the genie desktop apps to do the following : • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Get easy access to router features like phones and tablets. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. You can use the genie app later, click the icon on ...genie apps to do the following : • Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network. • Use Turbo Transfer to view all the devices on your computer: 1. NETGEAR genie App Router Requirements To view a list of routers that can see which smart devices are currently supported ...
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... that you are using the genie app. Getting Started 10 Select Settings. 3. NETGEAR genie App To enable or disable autostart for the Windows desktop genie app: 1. Manage Your Router Locally Using the genie App You can use WiFi or an Ethernet wired connection. To show or hide the network connectivity change , deselect...
... that you are using the genie app. Getting Started 10 Select Settings. 3. NETGEAR genie App To enable or disable autostart for the Windows desktop genie app: 1. Manage Your Router Locally Using the genie App You can use WiFi or an Ethernet wired connection. To show or hide the network connectivity change , deselect...
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NETGEAR genie App Log In to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Connect your router locally using the desktop genie app for Windows or a Mac computers: 1. Click the genie icon on your desktop or in to your computer to Your Router Locally Using the Desktop genie App To log in the Windows taskbar. 3. Click the Router Settings button. Getting Started 11
NETGEAR genie App Log In to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Connect your router locally using the desktop genie app for Windows or a Mac computers: 1. Click the genie icon on your desktop or in to your computer to Your Router Locally Using the Desktop genie App To log in the Windows taskbar. 3. Click the Router Settings button. Getting Started 11
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Connect your router locally using the mobile genie app for Android devices: 1. The default password is automatically entered. 6. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Click the OK button. Log In to Your Router Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App To log in to your device to the router's WiFi network. 2. In the Login as menu, click At home. 5. Launch the genie app. Getting Started 12 Enter the router password. NETGEAR genie App 4. The Wireless Settings page displays.
Connect your router locally using the mobile genie app for Android devices: 1. The default password is automatically entered. 6. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Click the OK button. Log In to Your Router Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App To log in to your device to the router's WiFi network. 2. In the Login as menu, click At home. 5. Launch the genie app. Getting Started 12 Enter the router password. NETGEAR genie App 4. The Wireless Settings page displays.
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The app returns to the router's WiFi network. Getting Started 13 NETGEAR genie App 4. In the Login as menu, tap At home. 5. Tap the Login button. Connect your router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. Enter the router password. The router user name, which is admin, is password. 3. Log In to Your Router Using the iOS Mobile genie App To log in to your device to the home page. Tap the Login button. The default password is automatically entered. 6.
The app returns to the router's WiFi network. Getting Started 13 NETGEAR genie App 4. In the Login as menu, tap At home. 5. Tap the Login button. Connect your router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. Enter the router password. The router user name, which is admin, is password. 3. Log In to Your Router Using the iOS Mobile genie App To log in to your device to the home page. Tap the Login button. The default password is automatically entered. 6.
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... Android and iOS devices, the About page displays information about the genie app. The app returns to view information about the genie app and the router. On the mobile genie app for Windows and Mac computers, the About page displays information about the Windows desktop genie App Use the Windows desktop... genie app to the home page. At the top of the page, tap Options. 5. Getting Started 16 Tap Login. NETGEAR genie App 4. View Information about the genie app.
... Android and iOS devices, the About page displays information about the genie app. The app returns to view information about the genie app and the router. On the mobile genie app for Windows and Mac computers, the About page displays information about the Windows desktop genie App Use the Windows desktop... genie app to the home page. At the top of the page, tap Options. 5. Getting Started 16 Tap Login. NETGEAR genie App 4. View Information about the genie app.
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...for Mac computers to view information about the router using the desktop genie app for Android devices to the router's WiFi network. 2. The About page displays information about the app. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. The ...Launch the genie app. Tap the About button at the top of the page. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. NETGEAR genie App To view information about the app.
...for Mac computers to view information about the router using the desktop genie app for Android devices to the router's WiFi network. 2. The About page displays information about the app. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. The ...Launch the genie app. Tap the About button at the top of the page. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. NETGEAR genie App To view information about the app.
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...Private Policy button. The home page displays. 3. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. Tap the Information button at the top of the screen . NETGEAR genie App View Information About the iOS Mobile genie App... Use the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. Getting Started 18 Launch the genie app. Connect your device to view information about the router... and the genie app. To view information about the router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices to the...
...Private Policy button. The home page displays. 3. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. Tap the Information button at the top of the screen . NETGEAR genie App View Information About the iOS Mobile genie App... Use the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. Getting Started 18 Launch the genie app. Connect your device to view information about the router... and the genie app. To view information about the router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices to the...
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... connection using the desktop genie app for Windows and Mac computers: 1. NETGEAR genie App Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App To monitor your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Launch the genie app . The Home... page displays. Manage Your Internet Connection 20 The status of your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Perform a Speed Test Using the Desktop genie App To perform a speed test using...
... connection using the desktop genie app for Windows and Mac computers: 1. NETGEAR genie App Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App To monitor your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Launch the genie app . The Home... page displays. Manage Your Internet Connection 20 The status of your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Perform a Speed Test Using the Desktop genie App To perform a speed test using...
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NETGEAR genie App 3. Click the Internet button. 4. The download speed from the website displays. Connect your Internet connection is not working, the Internet pane on the ... genie app for a website. 5. Click the Speed Test button. The Home page displays. 3. On the left, click the Internet button If your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Launch the genie app .
NETGEAR genie App 3. Click the Internet button. 4. The download speed from the website displays. Connect your Internet connection is not working, the Internet pane on the ... genie app for a website. 5. Click the Speed Test button. The Home page displays. 3. On the left, click the Internet button If your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Launch the genie app .
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Connect your network. NETGEAR genie App The genie app tries to detect and fix the problem: The screen adjusts based on your computer to remotely access your router using the genie app. Each time period includes data for example, genie might have discovered a disconnected ... If the Internet connection is restored, the screen shows a green line between the router and the Internet. • If the Internet connection does not work, genie displays information about how to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. For more information about the problem, for : ...
Connect your network. NETGEAR genie App The genie app tries to detect and fix the problem: The screen adjusts based on your computer to remotely access your router using the genie app. Each time period includes data for example, genie might have discovered a disconnected ... If the Internet connection is restored, the screen shows a green line between the router and the Internet. • If the Internet connection does not work, genie displays information about how to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. For more information about the problem, for : ...
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...you do not see the Traffic Meter tab, use the arrows to 28. (Each month includes at least 28 days.) • Counter Start Time. NETGEAR genie App The Home page displays. 3. The default password is automatically entered. 6. Click the Traffic Meter tab. If you finish, click the Save ...button and change the setting: • Monthly Limit. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. Enter the router password. The Router Login page displays. 4. The router user name, which is admin, is password. When the traffic meter is not on this page. 8. Select an option: No ...
...you do not see the Traffic Meter tab, use the arrows to 28. (Each month includes at least 28 days.) • Counter Start Time. NETGEAR genie App The Home page displays. 3. The default password is automatically entered. 6. Click the Traffic Meter tab. If you finish, click the Save ...button and change the setting: • Monthly Limit. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. Enter the router password. The Router Login page displays. 4. The router user name, which is admin, is password. When the traffic meter is not on this page. 8. Select an option: No ...
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...page displays. 3. In the Login as menu tap At home. 5. Tap the Login button. 4. Enter the router password. When the traffic meter is password. The default password is on and set up , data displays on this page. ...8. The page adjusts. NETGEAR genie App Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App To set up... 1. The genie app sends the message to your device to the router's WiFi network. 2. Tap the Traffic Meter button . Connect your router to the home page. 7.
...page displays. 3. In the Login as menu tap At home. 5. Tap the Login button. 4. Enter the router password. When the traffic meter is password. The default password is on and set up , data displays on this page. ...8. The page adjusts. NETGEAR genie App Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App To set up... 1. The genie app sends the message to your device to the router's WiFi network. 2. Tap the Traffic Meter button . Connect your router to the home page. 7.
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... name, which is admin, is password. The app returns to restart the counter. Select a number from 1 to the router's WiFi network. 2. Tap Login. 4. Your settings are saved. Enter the router password. Manage Your Internet Connection 25 To change a traffic meter setting, tap the setting: • Monthly Limit. Connect your ...is automatically entered. 6. At the top of the Login page, tap Options > At home. 5. When you finish, tap the Save button. NETGEAR genie App 9. Set Up the Traffic Meter Using the iOS Mobile genie App To set up the traffic meter using the mobile genie app...
... name, which is admin, is password. The app returns to restart the counter. Select a number from 1 to the router's WiFi network. 2. Tap Login. 4. Your settings are saved. Enter the router password. Manage Your Internet Connection 25 To change a traffic meter setting, tap the setting: • Monthly Limit. Connect your ...is automatically entered. 6. At the top of the Login page, tap Options > At home. 5. When you finish, tap the Save button. NETGEAR genie App 9. Set Up the Traffic Meter Using the iOS Mobile genie App To set up the traffic meter using the mobile genie app...
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The genie app sends the message to your router to enable the traffic meter. 9. To change a traffic meter setting, tap the setting: • Monthly Limit. The date to 28. (Each month includes at least ... saved. When the traffic meter is not on, slide the Traffic Meter slider to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. Tap the OK button. NETGEAR genie App 7. Tap the Traffic Meter button . If the traffic meter is on and set up, data displays on the traffic meter.
The genie app sends the message to your router to enable the traffic meter. 9. To change a traffic meter setting, tap the setting: • Monthly Limit. The date to 28. (Each month includes at least ... saved. When the traffic meter is not on, slide the Traffic Meter slider to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. Tap the OK button. NETGEAR genie App 7. Tap the Traffic Meter button . If the traffic meter is on and set up, data displays on the traffic meter.