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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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...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... genie App • View Information About the genie App and the Router To find out which desktop and mobile platforms are supported and get the downloads, visit the NETGEAR genie website at http://support.netgear.com. This chapter covers the following versions of genie apps. Note ...
...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... genie App • View Information About the genie App and the Router To find out which desktop and mobile platforms are supported and get the downloads, visit the NETGEAR genie website at http://support.netgear.com. This chapter covers the following versions of genie apps. Note ...
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...NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. If you want to use genie apps to do the following : • Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network. • Use Turbo Transfer to send and receive files in the network • With ReadySHARE, share files on your network. Note: To manage your router...on a USB storage device connected to your computer: 1. NETGEAR genie App Router Requirements To view a list of routers that can see which smart devices are currently supported by visiting the NETGEAR genie web page. Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer The desktop genie apps run...
...NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. If you want to use genie apps to do the following : • Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network. • Use Turbo Transfer to send and receive files in the network • With ReadySHARE, share files on your network. Note: To manage your router...on a USB storage device connected to your computer: 1. NETGEAR genie App Router Requirements To view a list of routers that can see which smart devices are currently supported by visiting the NETGEAR genie web page. Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer The desktop genie apps run...
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... connectivity change its settings. NETGEAR genie App To enable or disable autostart for the Windows desktop genie app: 1. Select Settings. 3. Right-click the genie app icon in your system tray. 2. Manage Your Router Locally Using the genie App You can use WiFi or an Ethernet wired connection.... To enable autostart, select Enable Autostart. 4. Select Settings. 3. Right-click the genie app icon in your router so that you can also manage you must join...
... connectivity change its settings. NETGEAR genie App To enable or disable autostart for the Windows desktop genie app: 1. Select Settings. 3. Right-click the genie app icon in your system tray. 2. Manage Your Router Locally Using the genie App You can use WiFi or an Ethernet wired connection.... To enable autostart, select Enable Autostart. 4. Select Settings. 3. Right-click the genie app icon in your router so that you can also manage you must join...
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NETGEAR genie App Log In to Your Router Locally Using the Desktop genie App To log in the Windows taskbar. 3. Connect your computer to your desktop or in to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Click the genie icon on your router locally using the desktop genie app for Windows or a Mac computers: 1. Click the Router Settings button. Getting Started 11
NETGEAR genie App Log In to Your Router Locally Using the Desktop genie App To log in the Windows taskbar. 3. Connect your computer to your desktop or in to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Click the genie icon on your router locally using the desktop genie app for Windows or a Mac computers: 1. Click the Router Settings button. Getting Started 11
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Click the OK button. The Wireless Settings page displays. Launch the genie app. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Getting Started 12 Enter the router password. Connect your router locally using the mobile genie app for Android devices: 1. 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. The default password is automatically entered. 6. NETGEAR genie App 4. In the Login as menu, click At home. 5.
Click the OK button. The Wireless Settings page displays. Launch the genie app. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Getting Started 12 Enter the router password. Connect your router locally using the mobile genie app for Android devices: 1. 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. The default password is automatically entered. 6. NETGEAR genie App 4. In the Login as menu, click At home. 5.
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The router user name, which is admin, is password. Connect your device to your router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. Enter the router password. Tap the Login button. Tap the Login button. In the Login as menu, tap At home. 5. Log In to Your Router Using the iOS Mobile genie App To log in to the router's WiFi network. Getting Started 13 The default password is automatically entered. 6. 3. NETGEAR genie App 4. The app returns to the home page.
The router user name, which is admin, is password. Connect your device to your router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. Enter the router password. Tap the Login button. Tap the Login button. In the Login as menu, tap At home. 5. Log In to Your Router Using the iOS Mobile genie App To log in to the router's WiFi network. Getting Started 13 The default password is automatically entered. 6. 3. NETGEAR genie App 4. The app returns to the home page.
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...and Mac computers, the About page displays information about the genie app and the router. At the top of the page, tap Options. 5. View Information About the genie App and the Router On the desktop genie app for Android and iOS devices, the About page ...displays information about the genie app. The default password is automatically entered. 7. The app returns to view information about the Windows desktop genie App Use the Windows desktop genie app to the home page. Getting Started 16 NETGEAR...
...and Mac computers, the About page displays information about the genie app and the router. At the top of the page, tap Options. 5. View Information About the genie App and the Router On the desktop genie app for Android and iOS devices, the About page ...displays information about the genie app. The default password is automatically entered. 7. The app returns to view information about the Windows desktop genie App Use the Windows desktop genie app to the home page. Getting Started 16 NETGEAR...
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... view information about the router using the desktop genie app for Android devices: 1. View Information About the Android Mobile genie App Use the mobile genie app for Android devices to the router's WiFi network. 2. Launch the genie app. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays.... Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Connect your device to view information about the router and the genie app. ...
... view information about the router using the desktop genie app for Android devices: 1. View Information About the Android Mobile genie App Use the mobile genie app for Android devices to the router's WiFi network. 2. Launch the genie app. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays.... Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Connect your device to view information about the router and the genie app. ...
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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: 1. The home page displays. 3. Tap the Information button at the top of the screen . The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. The About page ... 4. (Optional) Tap the License button. Launch the genie app. The end-user license agreement (EULA) displays. 5. (Optional) Tap the Private Policy button. NETGEAR genie App View Information About the iOS Mobile genie App Use the mobile genie app for iOS devices to the...
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: 1. The home page displays. 3. Tap the Information button at the top of the screen . The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. The About page ... 4. (Optional) Tap the License button. Launch the genie app. The end-user license agreement (EULA) displays. 5. (Optional) Tap the Private Policy button. NETGEAR genie App View Information About the iOS Mobile genie App Use the mobile genie app for iOS devices to the...
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.... 3. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. NETGEAR genie App Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App To monitor your Internet connection using the desktop genie app for Windows and Mac computers: 1. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. The...
.... 3. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. NETGEAR genie App Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App To monitor your Internet connection using the desktop genie app for Windows and Mac computers: 1. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. The...
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NETGEAR genie App 3. Fix an Internet Connection Problem Using the Desktop genie App To fix an Internet connection problem using the desktop genie app for a ... the Speed Test field, type the URL for Windows and Mac computers: 1. On the left, click the Internet button If your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Click the Internet button. 4. Manage Your Internet Connection 21 Click the Speed Test button. The Home page displays. 3. Connect your...
NETGEAR genie App 3. Fix an Internet Connection Problem Using the Desktop genie App To fix an Internet connection problem using the desktop genie app for a ... the Speed Test field, type the URL for Windows and Mac computers: 1. On the left, click the Internet button If your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Click the Internet button. 4. Manage Your Internet Connection 21 Click the Speed Test button. The Home page displays. 3. Connect your...
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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, see Chapter 4, Remotely Access Your Router. Each time period includes data for: • Connection time • Upload/average ... 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. You can also set up the traffic meter...
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, see Chapter 4, Remotely Access Your Router. Each time period includes data for: • Connection time • Upload/average ... 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. You can also set up the traffic meter...
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... the counter. The Wireless Settings page displays. 7. If you finish, click the Save button. In the Login as menu, click At home. 5. The router user name, which is admin, is password. If the traffic meter is on and set up, data displays on , select the Enable radio button. The... 9. Select an option: No Limit, Download Only, or Upload/Download. 10. The default password is automatically entered. 6. Click the Traffic Meter tab. Click the Router Settings button. NETGEAR genie App The Home page displays. 3. The time to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit.
... the counter. The Wireless Settings page displays. 7. If you finish, click the Save button. In the Login as menu, click At home. 5. The router user name, which is admin, is password. If the traffic meter is on and set up, data displays on , select the Enable radio button. The... 9. Select an option: No Limit, Download Only, or Upload/Download. 10. The default password is automatically entered. 6. Click the Traffic Meter tab. Click the Router Settings button. NETGEAR genie App The Home page displays. 3. The time to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit.
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.... 6. Tap the Traffic Meter button . Launch the genie app. The router user name, which is admin, is password. The app returns to the router's WiFi network. 2. When the traffic meter is not on, tap the Traffic Meter check box. The page adjusts. NETGEAR genie App Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Android...
.... 6. Tap the Traffic Meter button . Launch the genie app. The router user name, which is admin, is password. The app returns to the router's WiFi network. 2. When the traffic meter is not on, tap the Traffic Meter check box. The page adjusts. NETGEAR genie App Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Android...
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... Time. Select a number from 1 to restart the counter. Launch the genie app. Enter the router password. The router user name, which is admin, is password. The app returns to the router's WiFi network. 2. Your settings are saved. Set Up the Traffic Meter Using the iOS Mobile genie App...5. Manage Your Internet Connection 25 The default password is automatically entered. 6. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. NETGEAR genie App 9. The time to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. To change a traffic meter setting, tap the setting: • Monthly...
... Time. Select a number from 1 to restart the counter. Launch the genie app. Enter the router password. The router user name, which is admin, is password. The app returns to the router's WiFi network. 2. Your settings are saved. Set Up the Traffic Meter Using the iOS Mobile genie App...5. Manage Your Internet Connection 25 The default password is automatically entered. 6. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. NETGEAR genie App 9. The time to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. To change a traffic meter setting, tap the setting: • Monthly...
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... and set up, data displays on , slide the Traffic Meter slider to enable the traffic meter. 9. The genie app sends the message to your router to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. The screen adjusts. 10. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day....• Monthly Limit. The time to turn on the traffic meter. Your settings are saved. Manage Your Internet Connection 26 Tap the Traffic Meter button . NETGEAR genie App 7. Select a number from 1 to restart the counter. Tap the OK button. The date to 28. (Each month includes at least 28 ...
... and set up, data displays on , slide the Traffic Meter slider to enable the traffic meter. 9. The genie app sends the message to your router to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. The screen adjusts. 10. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day....• Monthly Limit. The time to turn on the traffic meter. Your settings are saved. Manage Your Internet Connection 26 Tap the Traffic Meter button . NETGEAR genie App 7. Select a number from 1 to restart the counter. Tap the OK button. The date to 28. (Each month includes at least 28 ...