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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 ...Desktop genie App Settings For Windows Computers 9 Enable or Disable Autostart 9 Show or Hide Network Connectivity Change 10 Manage Your Router Locally 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 ...Desktop genie App Settings For Windows Computers 9 Enable or Disable Autostart 9 Show or Hide Network Connectivity Change 10 Manage Your Router Locally 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 ... 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 a Remote Access Account Using the Windows Desktop genie App...
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 ... 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 a Remote Access Account Using the Windows Desktop genie App...
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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 Settings Using the Desktop genie App 149 Change the ... Desktop genie App 168 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 Android Mobile genie App 173...
NETGEAR genie App Allow Media Files to Play on Your iOS Device 147 Change the Media File Settings Using the Desktop genie App 149 Change the ... Desktop genie App 168 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 Android Mobile genie App 173...
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... Android mobile genie app version 2.4.20 • iOS mobile genie app version 2.5.18 7 This manual guides you manage your router. 1. Getting Started 1 NETGEAR provides free 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...
... Android mobile genie app version 2.4.20 • iOS mobile genie app version 2.5.18 7 This manual guides you manage your router. 1. Getting Started 1 NETGEAR provides free 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...
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...Download button. You can be managed using the genie app, visit http://www.netgear.com/landing/en-us/netgear-genie-routers.aspx. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets The mobile apps run on Android and ... controls, guest access, broadband usage meter, speed test, AirPrint compatibility, and more. • Use the network map to router features like phones and tablets. NETGEAR genie App Router Requirements To view a list of routers that can see which smart devices are currently supported by visiting the...
...Download button. You can be managed using the genie app, visit http://www.netgear.com/landing/en-us/netgear-genie-routers.aspx. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets The mobile apps run on Android and ... controls, guest access, broadband usage meter, speed test, AirPrint compatibility, and more. • Use the network map to router features like phones and tablets. NETGEAR genie App Router Requirements To view a list of routers that can see which smart devices are currently supported by visiting the...
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NETGEAR genie App To enable or disable autostart for the Windows desktop genie app: 1. To disable autostart, deselect Enable Autostart. Right-click the genie app icon in your system tray. 2. For more information, see Chapter 4, Remotely Access Your Router. To hide the network connectivity ... To show or hide the network connectivity change its settings. Getting Started 10 Right-click the genie app icon in to your router so that you router remotely using the genie app. Select Settings. 3. To enable autostart, select Enable Autostart. 4. If you are using a smartphone...
NETGEAR genie App To enable or disable autostart for the Windows desktop genie app: 1. To disable autostart, deselect Enable Autostart. Right-click the genie app icon in your system tray. 2. For more information, see Chapter 4, Remotely Access Your Router. To hide the network connectivity ... To show or hide the network connectivity change its settings. Getting Started 10 Right-click the genie app icon in to your router so that you router remotely using the genie app. Select Settings. 3. To enable autostart, select Enable Autostart. 4. If you are using a smartphone...
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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. Click the genie icon on your router locally using the desktop genie app for Windows or a Mac computers: 1. Connect your computer to your desktop or in to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2.
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. Click the genie icon on your router locally using the desktop genie app for Windows or a Mac computers: 1. Connect your computer to your desktop or in to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2.
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The default password is automatically entered. 6. Getting Started 12 NETGEAR genie App 4. The router user name, which is admin, is password. In the Login as menu, click At home. 5. Click the OK button. Launch the genie app. Connect your router locally using the mobile genie app for Android devices: 1. Enter the router password. 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 Wireless Settings page displays.
The default password is automatically entered. 6. Getting Started 12 NETGEAR genie App 4. The router user name, which is admin, is password. In the Login as menu, click At home. 5. Click the OK button. Launch the genie app. Connect your router locally using the mobile genie app for Android devices: 1. Enter the router password. 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 Wireless Settings page displays.
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Enter the router password. The default password is automatically entered. 6. Log In to Your Router Using the iOS Mobile genie App To log in to your device to the home page. NETGEAR genie App 4. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Getting Started 13 3. In the Login as menu, tap At home. 5. Connect your router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. Tap the Login button. Tap the Login button. The app returns to the router's WiFi network.
Enter the router password. The default password is automatically entered. 6. Log In to Your Router Using the iOS Mobile genie App To log in to your device to the home page. NETGEAR genie App 4. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Getting Started 13 3. In the Login as menu, tap At home. 5. Connect your router using the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. Tap the Login button. Tap the Login button. The app returns to the router's WiFi network.
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... the desktop genie app for Android and iOS devices, the About page displays information about the genie app and the router. Tap At home. 6. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Getting Started 16 At the top of the page, tap Options. 5. On the mobile genie app for ...Windows and Mac computers, the About page displays information about the genie app. NETGEAR genie App 4. Tap Login. The app returns to view ...
... the desktop genie app for Android and iOS devices, the About page displays information about the genie app and the router. Tap At home. 6. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Getting Started 16 At the top of the page, tap Options. 5. On the mobile genie app for ...Windows and Mac computers, the About page displays information about the genie app. NETGEAR genie App 4. Tap Login. The app returns to view ...
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...app . The Home page displays. 3. Connect your computer to view information about the router and the genie app. To view information about the router using the mobile genie app for Android devices: 1. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. The Home page displays. 3. The About page displays ...the Android Mobile genie App Use the mobile genie app for Android devices to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Tap the About button at the top of the page. NETGEAR genie App To view information about the app using the desktop genie ...
...app . The Home page displays. 3. Connect your computer to view information about the router and the genie app. To view information about the router using the mobile genie app for Android devices: 1. The NETGEAR Privacy Policy web page displays. The Home page displays. 3. The About page displays ...the Android Mobile genie App Use the mobile genie app for Android devices to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Tap the About button at the top of the page. NETGEAR genie App To view information about the app using the desktop genie ...
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... Policy web page displays. 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. NETGEAR genie App View Information About the iOS Mobile genie App Use the mobile genie app for iOS ...devices to the router's WiFi network. 2. Getting Started 18 Launch the genie app. The ...
... Policy web page displays. 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. NETGEAR genie App View Information About the iOS Mobile genie App Use the mobile genie app for iOS ...devices to the router's WiFi network. 2. Getting Started 18 Launch the genie app. The ...
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NETGEAR genie App Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App To monitor your Internet connection displays. The status of your Internet connection using ... and Mac computers: 1. Launch the genie app . Manage Your Internet Connection 20 Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Click the Internet button. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Launch the genie app . The Home page displays. The Home...
NETGEAR genie App Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App To monitor your Internet connection displays. The status of your Internet connection using ... and Mac computers: 1. Launch the genie app . Manage Your Internet Connection 20 Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Click the Internet button. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Launch the genie app . The Home page displays. The Home...
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On the left, click the Internet button If your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. In the Speed Test field, type the URL for Windows and Mac computers: 1. Fix an Internet Connection Problem ... genie App To fix an Internet connection problem using the desktop genie app for a website. 5. Manage Your Internet Connection 21 Launch the genie app . NETGEAR genie App 3. The Home page displays. 3. Click the Internet button. 4. Click the Speed Test button. The download speed from the website displays. Connect your Internet...
On the left, click the Internet button If your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. In the Speed Test field, type the URL for Windows and Mac computers: 1. Fix an Internet Connection Problem ... genie App To fix an Internet connection problem using the desktop genie app for a website. 5. Manage Your Internet Connection 21 Launch the genie app . NETGEAR genie App 3. The Home page displays. 3. Click the Internet button. 4. Click the Speed Test button. The download speed from the website displays. Connect your Internet...
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...Internet Connection 22 NETGEAR genie App The genie app tries to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Desktop genie App To set up the traffic meter locally using the genie app, see Chapter 4, Remotely Access Your Router. Each time ... problem: The screen adjusts based on the results: • 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 remotely access your...
...Internet Connection 22 NETGEAR genie App The genie app tries to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Desktop genie App To set up the traffic meter locally using the genie app, see Chapter 4, Remotely Access Your Router. Each time ... problem: The screen adjusts based on the results: • 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 remotely access your...
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... name, which is admin, is password. Click the Traffic Meter tab. Click the Router Settings button. Enter the router password. Click the OK button. If you finish, click the Save button. If the traffic meter is on and set up, data displays...traffic meter. 9. The Wireless Settings page displays. 7. The genie app sends the message to your router to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. The Router Login page displays. 4. The default password is automatically entered. 6. NETGEAR genie App The Home page displays. 3. When the traffic meter is not on this page. ...
... name, which is admin, is password. Click the Traffic Meter tab. Click the Router Settings button. Enter the router password. Click the OK button. If you finish, click the Save button. If the traffic meter is on and set up, data displays...traffic meter. 9. The Wireless Settings page displays. 7. The genie app sends the message to your router to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. The Router Login page displays. 4. The default password is automatically entered. 6. NETGEAR genie App The Home page displays. 3. When the traffic meter is not on this page. ...
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The home page displays. 3. The default password is automatically entered. 6. The genie app sends the message to your device to the router's WiFi network. 2. NETGEAR genie App Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App To set up the traffic meter locally using... the mobile genie app on your Android device: 1. Launch the genie app. Enter the router password. Tap the Traffic Meter button . If the traffic...
The home page displays. 3. The default password is automatically entered. 6. The genie app sends the message to your device to the router's WiFi network. 2. NETGEAR genie App Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App To set up the traffic meter locally using... the mobile genie app on your Android device: 1. Launch the genie app. Enter the router password. Tap the Traffic Meter button . If the traffic...
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...traffic meter using the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. At the top of the Login page, tap Options > At home. 5. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Manage Your Internet Connection 25 The time to 28. (Each month includes at least 28 days.)... router password. Your settings are saved. Tap Login. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. The default password is automatically entered. 6. The home page displays. 3. To change a traffic meter setting, tap the setting: • Monthly Limit. The app returns to the home page. NETGEAR genie...
...traffic meter using the mobile genie app for iOS devices: 1. At the top of the Login page, tap Options > At home. 5. The router user name, which is admin, is password. Manage Your Internet Connection 25 The time to 28. (Each month includes at least 28 days.)... router password. Your settings are saved. Tap Login. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. The default password is automatically entered. 6. The home page displays. 3. To change a traffic meter setting, tap the setting: • Monthly Limit. The app returns to the home page. NETGEAR genie...
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The genie app sends the message to your router to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. The time to turn on the traffic meter. NETGEAR genie App 7. Tap the OK button. Select a number from 1 to restart the counter. When the traffic meter...
The genie app sends the message to your router to restart the counter. • Traffic Volume Limit. Traffic limit by MB per month. • Counter Start Day. The time to turn on the traffic meter. NETGEAR genie App 7. Tap the OK button. Select a number from 1 to restart the counter. When the traffic meter...