WNDR4000 Installation Guide (PDF)
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.... Note: If your modem. Step 1B: Cable your laptop does not have a modem with a battery-backup, remove and re-insert the battery before connecting your router setup. Installation Guide N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Package Contents: N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Resource CD N750 Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1A: Unplug or power off N750 Wireless Router Step 5: Power On Your...
.... Note: If your modem. Step 1B: Cable your laptop does not have a modem with a battery-backup, remove and re-insert the battery before connecting your router setup. Installation Guide N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Package Contents: N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Resource CD N750 Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1A: Unplug or power off N750 Wireless Router Step 5: Power On Your...
WNDR4000 Setup Manual
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Contents N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 11 Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router 11 Verifying Your Connection 14 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 15...
Contents N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 11 Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router 11 Verifying Your Connection 14 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 15...
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... (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000. Before you have selected the best location to install your router. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on your N750 wireless gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet...
... (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000. Before you have selected the best location to install your router. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on your N750 wireless gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet...
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... remove the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Getting to become familiar with the arrow on the front panel. Set up your N750 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of... the router-especially the LEDs on the back of your router. 2. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Reset Factory Settings button ...
... remove the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Getting to become familiar with the arrow on the front panel. Set up your N750 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of... the router-especially the LEDs on the back of your router. 2. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Reset Factory Settings button ...
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... Amber Solid Green Off Blinking Green Blinking Amber 2. restoring factory default settings. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 3 The 5 GHz.radio is operating on the right (or at the top if the router is in Table 2. Getting to transmit data. There are described in Table 1, and the switch ...The 2.4 GHz radio is detected on the unit. Table 1. The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 27 for instructions on . The radio at 2.4 GHz is off . LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Solid Amber Off Description The unit ...
... Amber Solid Green Off Blinking Green Blinking Amber 2. restoring factory default settings. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 3 The 5 GHz.radio is operating on the right (or at the top if the router is in Table 2. Getting to transmit data. There are described in Table 1, and the switch ...The 2.4 GHz radio is detected on the unit. Table 1. The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 27 for instructions on . The radio at 2.4 GHz is off . LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Solid Amber Off Description The unit ...
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The USB device is ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Before turning on the WPS button, be used. USB Off ...Resource CD. The WLAN button toggles the WLAN function on . For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on . Switch Button Descriptions Item...device. If both wireless radios are off (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are turned off ), the WPS will not work. WLAN On/Off 8. The WPS button turns on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is in...
The USB device is ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Before turning on the WPS button, be used. USB Off ...Resource CD. The WLAN button toggles the WLAN function on . For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on . Switch Button Descriptions Item...device. If both wireless radios are off (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are turned off ), the WPS will not work. WLAN On/Off 8. The WPS button turns on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is in...
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Back Panel The rear panel of the N750 wireless gigabit router includes: 1. Figure 3 1 2 34 5 The back of the WNDR4000 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. A Power On/Off button. An AC power adapter outlet. 5. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem. 4. Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers. 3. Getting to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device. 2. A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to Know Your Wireless Router 5
Back Panel The rear panel of the N750 wireless gigabit router includes: 1. Figure 3 1 2 34 5 The back of the WNDR4000 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. A Power On/Off button. An AC power adapter outlet. 5. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem. 4. Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers. 3. Getting to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device. 2. A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to Know Your Wireless Router 5
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... to identify the security PIN, serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N750 wireless gigabit router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. • Away...
... to identify the security PIN, serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N750 wireless gigabit router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. • Away...
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...; If you have been successfully completed. - Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to your network. You can set up your Resource CD. Install and connect your wireless router to protect your wireless network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on your N750 wireless gigabit router using a Linux operating system or are unsure about whether...
...; If you have been successfully completed. - Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to your network. You can set up your Resource CD. Install and connect your wireless router to protect your wireless network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on your N750 wireless gigabit router using a Linux operating system or are unsure about whether...
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... updates as part of methods for updating your router. These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 8 To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you...
... updates as part of methods for updating your router. These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 8 To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you...
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...8226; For Windows users, - or check No to connect your wireless settings and enable wireless security for new router firmware; The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to configure your router and PC(s). When the Smart Wizard prompts you through the setup ...steps. In the CD's menu, click Setup to complete. To start and detect the language you to check the NETGEAR website for your PC. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 It then helps you are successfully completed. The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to...
...8226; For Windows users, - or check No to connect your wireless settings and enable wireless security for new router firmware; The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to configure your router and PC(s). When the Smart Wizard prompts you through the setup ...steps. In the CD's menu, click Setup to complete. To start and detect the language you to check the NETGEAR website for your PC. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 It then helps you are successfully completed. The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to...
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... installation. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 38 for more information). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 Follow the instructions and prompts to the Internet! After connecting to the Internet, you can always access the...computer's desktop so that you to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for you can view the router settings. At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for the default login information, or see "...
... installation. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 38 for more information). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 Follow the instructions and prompts to the Internet! After connecting to the Internet, you can always access the...computer's desktop so that you to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for you can view the router settings. At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for the default login information, or see "...
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...the list below and make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your N750 wireless gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up your ISP. Depending on page 6." If ...information your ISP gave you install your N750 wireless gigabit router, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your computer are accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 11 ...
...the list below and make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your N750 wireless gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up your ISP. Depending on page 6." If ...information your ISP gave you install your N750 wireless gigabit router, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your computer are accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 11 ...
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.... Connect the N750 wireless gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. Control Panel of your modem and into the Internet port of the N750 wireless gigabit router (3). You will connect it completely from the modem (2). Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. b. If your computer. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Turn...
.... Connect the N750 wireless gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. Control Panel of your modem and into the Internet port of the N750 wireless gigabit router (3). You will connect it completely from the modem (2). Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. b. If your computer. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Turn...
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To start your network in the correct sequence. 3 Figure 6 4. Failure to start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. Locate the cable you from the modem in step 2. Securely insert that you are ready to start your network. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you start or restart your network in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13
To start your network in the correct sequence. 3 Figure 6 4. Failure to start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. Locate the cable you from the modem in step 2. Securely insert that you are ready to start your network. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you start or restart your network in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13
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... Never dial a connection. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on . • Operating Mode. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Wait 2 minutes. 2. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should turn on . You might take several minutes for your router to the N750 wireless gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem...
... Never dial a connection. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on . • Operating Mode. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Wait 2 minutes. 2. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should turn on . You might take several minutes for your router to the N750 wireless gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem...
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... is connected and ready to the N750 wireless gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on and off. • WPS. Setting Up Your Router for more information. To access your wireless router manually, you use . • WLAN...
... is connected and ready to the N750 wireless gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on and off. • WPS. Setting Up Your Router for more information. To access your wireless router manually, you use . • WLAN...
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... your Internet connection. A progress bar will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. A login window such as any other user name or password... you might use to log in to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has turned solid green for a new version of the firmware. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 The router user name and password are not the same as...
... your Internet connection. A progress bar will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. A login window such as any other user name or password... you might use to log in to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has turned solid green for a new version of the firmware. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 The router user name and password are not the same as...
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...yourself. Enter the required information for New Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your ...documentation or see the online User Manual for this N750 wireless gigabit router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 39. 6. The N750 wireless gigabit router home page will display. Select No to set to...
...yourself. Enter the required information for New Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your ...documentation or see the online User Manual for this N750 wireless gigabit router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 39. 6. The N750 wireless gigabit router home page will display. Select No to set to...
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26.
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26.