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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 Router. Click Router Setup and follow the steps to complete your router setup. ...included) Internet DSL or Cable Modem Step 4: Power On Your Modem. Laptop or Desktop Computer N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Wait until your modem. Step 1B: Cable your modem cycles ...
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 Router. Click Router Setup and follow the steps to complete your router setup. ...included) Internet DSL or Cable Modem Step 4: Power On Your Modem. Laptop or Desktop Computer N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Wait until your modem. Step 1B: Cable your modem cycles ...
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...is easy for you are connected to the Internet. 1. "No CD Drive" Installation Set up your router. Select the first menu item on the wireless device to your wireless network. (For dual band routers, you will be prompted to your Passphrase. Then, enter a Passphrase. Perform steps 2 and 3 for...firmware updates by entering your browser and log in the United States and/or other wireless equipment can always check for Update." Then: 1. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are now connected to remember. Your Network name, Security method and Passphrase ...
...is easy for you are connected to the Internet. 1. "No CD Drive" Installation Set up your router. Select the first menu item on the wireless device to your wireless network. (For dual band routers, you will be prompted to your Passphrase. Then, enter a Passphrase. Perform steps 2 and 3 for...firmware updates by entering your browser and log in the United States and/or other wireless equipment can always check for Update." Then: 1. All rights reserved. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are now connected to remember. Your Network name, Security method and Passphrase ...
WNDR4000 Setup Manual
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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA November 2010 208-10752-01 v1.0
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA November 2010 208-10752-01 v1.0
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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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Checking the Internet Service Connection 30 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 30 Troubleshooting PPPoE 31 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 32 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 32 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router 32 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet 33 Technical Specifications ...35 Default Configuration Settings 35 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 38 Related Documents ...39 Registration and Certifications 40 Contents iv
Checking the Internet Service Connection 30 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 30 Troubleshooting PPPoE 31 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 32 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 32 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router 32 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet 33 Technical Specifications ...35 Default Configuration Settings 35 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 38 Related Documents ...39 Registration and Certifications 40 Contents iv
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... any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of the NETGEAR® N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your N750 wireless gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable •...
... any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of the NETGEAR® N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your N750 wireless gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable •...
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...top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible 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 the Ethernet cables for ...
...top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible 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 the Ethernet cables for ...
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... is off . Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Solid Amber Off Description The unit is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Power is starting up after being powered on this port. Firmware is in Table 2. The status lights are also two switch buttons on the...Solid Green Off Blinking Green Blinking Amber 2. The 2.4 GHz radio is operating on the right (or at the top if the router is corrupted. Getting to the router. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. ready to the modem has been detected. ...
... is off . Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Solid Amber Off Description The unit is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Power is starting up after being powered on this port. Firmware is in Table 2. The status lights are also two switch buttons on the...Solid Green Off Blinking Green Blinking Amber 2. The 2.4 GHz radio is operating on the right (or at the top if the router is corrupted. Getting to the router. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. ready to the modem has been detected. ...
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... is ready to be sure that the WLAN button is now safe to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Table 2. WLAN On/Off 8. When you first push the WPS button, the WPS LED blinks green for the wireless client device. The WPS button turns on . Switch Button Descriptions Item Function 7. The 2.4 GHz and 5 ...and it is synchronizing security for two minutes, during which it is on the WPS function. WPS On Activity On Off On Description Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on and off . The USB device is turned on the Resource CD. Before turning on the WPS button, be used. Status...
... is ready to be sure that the WLAN button is now safe to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Table 2. WLAN On/Off 8. When you first push the WPS button, the WPS LED blinks green for the wireless client device. The WPS button turns on . Switch Button Descriptions Item Function 7. The 2.4 GHz and 5 ...and it is synchronizing security for two minutes, during which it is on the WPS function. WPS On Activity On Off On Description Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on and off . The USB device is turned on the Resource CD. Before turning on the WPS button, be used. Status...
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Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem. 4. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for attaching a USB storage device. 2. An AC power adapter outlet. 5. Getting to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers. 3. 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. 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.
Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem. 4. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for attaching a USB storage device. 2. An AC power adapter outlet. 5. Getting to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers. 3. 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. 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.
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... you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. For example, the thickness and number of the N750 wireless gigabit router to identify the security PIN, serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Failure to the Internet. Large expanses of other materials such...
... you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. For example, the thickness and number of the N750 wireless gigabit router to identify the security PIN, serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Failure to the Internet. Large expanses of other materials such...
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... there might be Internet ready! Before running Microsoft Windows or a Mac. If you choose to your router and PC(s); Getting to use the Smart Wizard, see "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 11). 2. configure your network. and enable wireless security for your wireless settings; If you are technically knowledgeable, select this option and install your...
... there might be Internet ready! Before running Microsoft Windows or a Mac. If you choose to your router and PC(s); Getting to use the Smart Wizard, see "Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 11). 2. configure your network. and enable wireless security for your wireless settings; If you are technically knowledgeable, select this option and install your...
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...install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature... the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 8 You must be logged in "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 11.
...install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature... the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 8 You must be logged in "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 11.
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...the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard: • For Windows users, - The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to check for updates later (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for your network. The Smart Wizard guides you prefer. Insert the Resource ...CD into your PC. or check No to connect your router and PC(s). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 It then helps you to ensure that you use the computer you first used to complete. At ...
...the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard: • For Windows users, - The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to check for updates later (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for your network. The Smart Wizard guides you prefer. Insert the Resource ...CD into your PC. or check No to connect your router and PC(s). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 It then helps you to ensure that you use the computer you first used to complete. At ...
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...the online User Manual for more information). At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the steps in your network for your Resource CD. A link to ...the Reference Manual on page 38 for more information about this manual, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on the desktop for new firmware. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 You are now connected to complete the installation. Follow the instructions and...
...the online User Manual for more information). At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the steps in your network for your Resource CD. A link to ...the Reference Manual on page 38 for more information about this manual, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on the desktop for new firmware. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 You are now connected to complete the installation. Follow the instructions and...
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... at the TCP/IP Properties of your Internal Network Connections, which are set up your N750 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet: - Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP...
... at the TCP/IP Properties of your Internal Network Connections, which are set up your N750 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet: - Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP...
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... to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 39. If you are two steps to setting up your N750 wireless gigabit router: 1. To connect your computer. b. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your network and set it as well. Connect the... see the link to install your Internet service. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. You will connect it to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 12 Turn off your N750 wireless gigabit router: 1. Disconnect the cable from your computer to the...
... to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 39. If you are two steps to setting up your N750 wireless gigabit router: 1. To connect your computer. b. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your network and set it as well. Connect the... see the link to install your Internet service. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. You will connect it to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 12 Turn off your N750 wireless gigabit router: 1. Disconnect the cable from your computer to the...
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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 your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. To start or restart your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 Securely insert that you are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. Failure to start your network in the correct sequence. 3 Figure 6 4. Locate the cable you from the modem in step 2.
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 your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. To start or restart your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 Securely insert that you are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. Failure to start your network in the correct sequence. 3 Figure 6 4. Locate the cable you from the modem in step 2.
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... turn solid green. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your N750 wireless gigabit router and into your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 8. 12 3 Figure 8 4 5 67 Check the N750 wireless gigabit router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select ...provider. The Power light (1) should be on ; If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on the cable or DSL modem (if your computer. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should turn on . • Operating Mode. Wait 2 minutes. 2. It might need...
... turn solid green. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your N750 wireless gigabit router and into your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 8. 12 3 Figure 8 4 5 67 Check the N750 wireless gigabit router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select ...provider. The Power light (1) should be on ; If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on the cable or DSL modem (if your computer. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should turn on . • Operating Mode. Wait 2 minutes. 2. It might need...
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... on page 38 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use . • WLAN On/Off. Connect to the N750 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to the N750 wireless gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. Figure 9 Connect to your browser, and then press Enter. The USB...
... on page 38 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use . • WLAN On/Off. Connect to the N750 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to the N750 wireless gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. Figure 9 Connect to your browser, and then press Enter. The USB...