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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA September 2011 202-10875-01 v1.0
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA September 2011 202-10875-01 v1.0
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... may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in the United States and/or other countries. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 Information is subject to the use, or application of this document...
... may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in the United States and/or other countries. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 Information is subject to the use, or application of this document...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 WAN Setup 33 Default DMZ Server 34 Change the MTU Size 34 LAN Setup 36 LAN Setup Screen Settings 37 Use the Router as a DHCP ... 57 Security Event Email Notifications 58 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 61 View Router Status 62 Router Information 62 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 62 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 65 Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 66 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 66 Manage the Configuration File...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 WAN Setup 33 Default DMZ Server 34 Change the MTU Size 34 LAN Setup 36 LAN Setup Screen Settings 37 Use the Router as a DHCP ... 57 Security Event Email Notifications 58 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 61 View Router Status 62 Router Information 62 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 62 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 65 Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 66 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 66 Manage the Configuration File...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 73 Wireless Repeating Function 74 Set Up the Base Station... 9 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 96 Sequence to Restart Your Network 96 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 96 Wireless Settings 96 Network Settings 96 Troubleshooting with the LEDs 97 Power/Test LED Is Off or...Access the Internet 99 Troubleshooting PPPoE 100 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 101 Changes Not Saved 101 Wireless Connectivity 102 Wireless Signal Strength 102 Restore the Factory Settings and Password 102 Troubleshoot Your Network Using ...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 73 Wireless Repeating Function 74 Set Up the Base Station... 9 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 96 Sequence to Restart Your Network 96 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 96 Wireless Settings 96 Network Settings 96 Troubleshooting with the LEDs 97 Power/Test LED Is Off or...Access the Internet 99 Troubleshooting PPPoE 100 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 101 Changes Not Saved 101 Wireless Connectivity 102 Wireless Signal Strength 102 Restore the Factory Settings and Password 102 Troubleshoot Your Network Using ...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Factory Settings 105 Technical Specifications 107 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index 6
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Factory Settings 105 Technical Specifications 107 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index 6
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... using the installation guide that you connect to your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you with an easy and secure way to set up your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings, explains how to ...set up a wireless home network with all major DSL Internet service providers, lets you...
... using the installation guide that you connect to your router The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you with an easy and secure way to set up your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage, and www.netgear.com/readyshare. Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings, explains how to ...set up a wireless home network with all major DSL Internet service providers, lets you...
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...NETGEAR dealer. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your wireless connection can limit the range. Hardware Setup 8 Check the package contents Your box should contain the following items: • N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500... operate, and preferably within the operating range of sight to your wireless network. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. Figure 1.
...NETGEAR dealer. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your wireless connection can limit the range. Hardware Setup 8 Check the package contents Your box should contain the following items: • N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500... operate, and preferably within the operating range of sight to your wireless network. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. Figure 1.
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... router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. WPS button and LED Wireless On/Off button Power Internet 2.4 wireless network 5 GHz wireless network Etherent LAN ports 1-4 USB port 1 USB port 2 Router stand (attached) Figure 2. Hardware Features Before you use...front view Hardware Setup 9 Front Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between adjacent access ...
... router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. WPS button and LED Wireless On/Off button Power Internet 2.4 wireless network 5 GHz wireless network Etherent LAN ports 1-4 USB port 1 USB port 2 Router stand (attached) Figure 2. Hardware Features Before you use...front view Hardware Setup 9 Front Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between adjacent access ...
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...is in the router. The local Ethernet ports have detected wired links with an attached device. • Solid amber. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. The wireless radio is connected between the router and the modem. 2.4 GHz • Solid blue. The LAN port has detected ...a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. • Off. An IP address has been received; The wireless radio is corrupt. ...
...is in the router. The local Ethernet ports have detected wired links with an attached device. • Solid amber. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Table 1. The wireless radio is connected between the router and the modem. 2.4 GHz • Solid blue. The LAN port has detected ...a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. • Off. An IP address has been received; The wireless radio is corrupt. ...
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Reset button Power On/Off button USB ports LAN Ethernet ports 1-4 Internet port Power Figure 3. Router, rear view See Factory Settings on page 105 for information about restoring factory settings. Hardware Setup 11 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
Reset button Power On/Off button USB ports LAN Ethernet ports 1-4 Internet port Power Figure 3. Router, rear view See Factory Settings on page 105 for information about restoring factory settings. Hardware Setup 11 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
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The label shows unique information about your router Serial number MAC address Hardware Setup 12 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Label The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address, and serial number. Default Access Information Preset WiFi Password Preset SSID Figure 4.
The label shows unique information about your router Serial number MAC address Hardware Setup 12 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Label The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address, and serial number. Default Access Information Preset WiFi Password Preset SSID Figure 4.
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... different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that your Internet configuration is the wireless security supported by ISP; Your service provider has provided you with NETGEAR Genie 14 If you cannot locate this login information in a letter or some other devices in to... on the label located on hand and make sure the laptops, PCs, and other way. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie menus and screens to have the settings described ...
... different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that your Internet configuration is the wireless security supported by ISP; Your service provider has provided you with NETGEAR Genie 14 If you cannot locate this login information in a letter or some other devices in to... on the label located on hand and make sure the laptops, PCs, and other way. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie menus and screens to have the settings described ...
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...preset security settings listed on the bottom label) to the Internet. Turn the router on any device with NETGEAR Genie 15 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. If the browser cannot... If the router does not connect to verify that those steps have the correct configuration information. 3. Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Its wireless LED should turn on page 16. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to obtain an IP address automatically from the ...
...preset security settings listed on the bottom label) to the Internet. Turn the router on any device with NETGEAR Genie 15 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. If the browser cannot... If the router does not connect to verify that those steps have the correct configuration information. 3. Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Its wireless LED should turn on page 16. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to obtain an IP address automatically from the ...
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..., the router restarts. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you want to view or change settings for the router password, both in to the router. 2. You can use NETGEAR Genie again if you... password for the router. 1. If it shows up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device that is connected to upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 16 Getting Started with the latest firmware. Note: The router user name and password are connected to...
..., the router restarts. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you want to view or change settings for the router password, both in to the router. 2. You can use NETGEAR Genie again if you... password for the router. 1. If it shows up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device that is connected to upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 16 Getting Started with the latest firmware. Note: The router user name and password are connected to...
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... NETGEAR Genie 17 If you connected a USB storage device to get information, help • Home. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of your router. • Wireless. Getting Started with dashboard, language, and online help , and product documentation. View or change the wireless ... Parental Controls. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Language Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more detailed information. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of...
... NETGEAR Genie 17 If you connected a USB storage device to get information, help • Home. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of your router. • Wireless. Getting Started with dashboard, language, and online help , and product documentation. View or change the wireless ... Parental Controls. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Language Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more detailed information. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other wireless devices. Look for easily adding computers and other WPS wireless devices. The default router passphrase is a standard for your network ...; To use WPS, make sure that you did not change the name of your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow the WPS instructions that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 Getting Started with the device. The default SSID is now connected to join...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other wireless devices. Look for easily adding computers and other WPS wireless devices. The default router passphrase is a standard for your network ...; To use WPS, make sure that you did not change the name of your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow the WPS instructions that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 Getting Started with the device. The default SSID is now connected to join...
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...domain name provided by your Internet connection requires a login. • Yes. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 2. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. Does Your ISP Require a Login? This might also be called the host name. .... 1. Answer either yes or no login is required: • Account Name (If required). These fields display when no . N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. ...
...domain name provided by your Internet connection requires a login. • Yes. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 2. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. Does Your ISP Require a Login? This might also be called the host name. .... 1. Answer either yes or no login is required: • Account Name (If required). These fields display when no . N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. ...
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. Your ISP uses DHCP to use . The router will capture and use the MAC address of your ISP's primary DNS ...
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. Your ISP uses DHCP to use . The router will capture and use the MAC address of your ISP's primary DNS ...
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... The unique MAC address for each device does not change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network. • MAC Address. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number). N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are connected to the router with Ethernet cables.
... The unique MAC address for each device does not change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network. • MAC Address. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number). N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are connected to the router with Ethernet cables.
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The following screen displays: ReadySHARE USB Storage You can learn more about a USB storage device that is connected to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen: Genie Basic Settings 23 From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to the router's USB port here. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can view information about Live Parental Controls or download the application.
The following screen displays: ReadySHARE USB Storage You can learn more about a USB storage device that is connected to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen: Genie Basic Settings 23 From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to the router's USB port here. N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can view information about Live Parental Controls or download the application.