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Installation Guide N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Package Contents: Ethernet Cable N600 Wireless Router Power Adapter Slide-on Router Stand Attach the STAND to turn off your MODEM. Step 1: Unplug the power to the ROUTER: 1. N600 Wireless Router Step 3: Plug in, then turn on a level surface. 2. If your... modem has a battery backup, first remove and reinsert the battery before connecting your modem to the ROUTER, then plug it into an outlet. DSL...
Installation Guide N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Package Contents: Ethernet Cable N600 Wireless Router Power Adapter Slide-on Router Stand Attach the STAND to turn off your MODEM. Step 1: Unplug the power to the ROUTER: 1. N600 Wireless Router Step 3: Plug in, then turn on a level surface. 2. If your... modem has a battery backup, first remove and reinsert the battery before connecting your modem to the ROUTER, then plug it into an outlet. DSL...
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... Parental Controls, Traffic Metering, ReadyShare, Guest Access, and others, please log into your router. 3. The device will not work. For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to protect and maximize your router (iPhone, laptop, computer, gaming device). Enter the preconfigured password (or your custom...
... Parental Controls, Traffic Metering, ReadyShare, Guest Access, and others, please log into your router. 3. The device will not work. For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to protect and maximize your router (iPhone, laptop, computer, gaming device). Enter the preconfigured password (or your custom...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA April 2011 202-10805-02 v1.0
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA April 2011 202-10805-02 v1.0
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... circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 and/or its subsidiaries in this publication may occur due to change without notice. Statement of this document without notice. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved No part of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability...
... circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 and/or its subsidiaries in this publication may occur due to change without notice. Statement of this document without notice. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved No part of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability...
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your New Router 8 Prepare the Router for Installation 9 Hardware Features 9 Label 10 Back Panel 10 Front Panel 11 Position Your Wireless Router 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Router Setup Preparation 14 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 14 Gather ISP Information 14 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 14 Types of...
Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your New Router 8 Prepare the Router for Installation 9 Hardware Features 9 Label 10 Back Panel 10 Front Panel 11 Position Your Wireless Router 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Router Setup Preparation 14 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 14 Gather ISP Information 14 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 14 Types of...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Setup Menu 33 WAN Setup 34 Default DMZ Server 35 Change the MTU Size 35 LAN Setup 37 LAN Setup Screen Settings 38 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 38 Address Reservation 39 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 40 Chapter... Filtering 58 Schedule Blocking 59 Security Event Email Notifications 60 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 63 View Router Status 64 Router Information 64 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 64 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz 67 Guest Network (2.4 GHz) and Guest Network (5 GHz 67 View...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Setup Menu 33 WAN Setup 34 Default DMZ Server 35 Change the MTU Size 35 LAN Setup 37 LAN Setup Screen Settings 38 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 38 Address Reservation 39 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 40 Chapter... Filtering 58 Schedule Blocking 59 Security Event Email Notifications 60 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 63 View Router Status 64 Router Information 64 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 64 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz 67 Guest Network (2.4 GHz) and Guest Network (5 GHz 67 View...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Chapter 8 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings 73 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 74 Wireless Repeating Function 75 Set Up the Base Station 76 Set Up a Repeater Unit 77 Port Forwarding and Triggering 78 Remote Computer ...Turn Off 98 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 99 Wireless LED Is Off 99 Cannot Log In to the Router 99 Cannot Access the Internet 100 Changes Not Saved 101 Incorrect Date or Time 101 Wireless Connectivity 101 Wireless Signal Strength 102 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Chapter 8 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings 73 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 74 Wireless Repeating Function 75 Set Up the Base Station 76 Set Up a Repeater Unit 77 Port Forwarding and Triggering 78 Remote Computer ...Turn Off 98 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 99 Wireless LED Is Off 99 Cannot Log In to the Router 99 Cannot Access the Internet 100 Changes Not Saved 101 Incorrect Date or Time 101 Wireless Connectivity 101 Wireless Signal Strength 102 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index 6
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index 6
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... Your New Router • Prepare the Router for a home network. Hardware Setup Getting to support connections on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless links. 1. For help installing your router 1 The N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC provides high-performance wireless Internet access. Its dual band design provides the maximum flexibility for Installation • Hardware Features • Position Your Wireless Router 7
... Your New Router • Prepare the Router for a home network. Hardware Setup Getting to support connections on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless links. 1. For help installing your router 1 The N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC provides high-performance wireless Internet access. Its dual band design provides the maximum flexibility for Installation • Hardware Features • Position Your Wireless Router 7
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... Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items: • N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC • A slide-on page 12 for information about where to place and how to return the product for your router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR...
... Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items: • N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC • A slide-on page 12 for information about where to place and how to return the product for your router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR...
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... panels. Figure 2. See Position Your Wireless Router on the back of your wired computers). Hardware Setup 9 Set up your router, take a moment to the Ethernet cables for Installation 1. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (...near an AC power outlet and accessible to become familiar with the arrow on page 12 for more information. Carefully remove the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Prepare the Router for your router...
... panels. Figure 2. See Position Your Wireless Router on the back of your wired computers). Hardware Setup 9 Set up your router, take a moment to the Ethernet cables for Installation 1. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (...near an AC power outlet and accessible to become familiar with the arrow on page 12 for more information. Carefully remove the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Prepare the Router for your router...
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... the Restore Factory Settings button and the factory setting values. See Factory Default Settings on the bottom of the router shows the router's Restore Factory Settings button, preset wireless information, MAC address, and serial number. Back panel features • The four local (LAN) 10/100/.... • The Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is for information about preset security. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Label The label on page 104 for cabling the router to a cable or DSL modem. • The USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) can be...
... the Restore Factory Settings button and the factory setting values. See Factory Default Settings on the bottom of the router shows the router's Restore Factory Settings button, preset wireless information, MAC address, and serial number. Back panel features • The four local (LAN) 10/100/.... • The Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is for information about preset security. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Label The label on page 104 for cabling the router to a cable or DSL modem. • The USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) can be...
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... and off. There are buttons. The router startup has completed and the router is corrupted. The firmware is ready. • Off. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. • Solid amber. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Front Panel The router front panel has the LEDs and icons...
... and off. There are buttons. The router startup has completed and the router is corrupted. The firmware is ready. • Off. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. • Solid amber. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Front Panel The router front panel has the LEDs and icons...
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...Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC wireless radio is on the physical placement of your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of your wireless network. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can also affect your wireless...large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Position Your Wireless Router The router lets you access your wireless devices. • So it is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 ...
...Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC wireless radio is on the physical placement of your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of your wireless network. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can also affect your wireless...large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Position Your Wireless Router The router lets you access your wireless devices. • So it is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 ...
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2. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Connecting to the router 2 This chapter explains how to use the NETGEAR Genie to set up your router after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network 13 This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
2. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Connecting to the router 2 This chapter explains how to use the NETGEAR Genie to set up your router after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network 13 This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
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...to provide it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). It is preset with NETGEAR Genie 14 Getting Started with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on your computer to access the Internet. If you no longer...need the following information to set up your router and to check that have the settings described here. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Router Setup Preparation You can use the Genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. Your Internet service provider (ISP) ...
...to provide it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). It is preset with NETGEAR Genie 14 Getting Started with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on your computer to access the Internet. If you no longer...need the following information to set up your router and to check that have the settings described here. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Router Setup Preparation You can use the Genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. Your Internet service provider (ISP) ...
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... Select this screen: Enable Wireless Router Radio. WPS Settings.You can use the router by schedule. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Advanced Wireless Settings Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to enable the wireless portion of the router. With the default setting of 100%, the router uses the power level that NETGEAR recommends to your router at times when you could...
... Select this screen: Enable Wireless Router Radio. WPS Settings.You can use the router by schedule. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Advanced Wireless Settings Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to enable the wireless portion of the router. With the default setting of 100%, the router uses the power level that NETGEAR recommends to your router at times when you could...
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... as the parent access point, bridging traffic to which it connects becomes the ISP service. The router acts as a security option in the Wireless Settings screen. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) You can set the WNDRMAC router up to 54Mbps in the Wireless Settings screen. Doing this mode, you need to act as...
... as the parent access point, bridging traffic to which it connects becomes the ISP service. The router acts as a security option in the Wireless Settings screen. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) You can set the WNDRMAC router up to 54Mbps in the Wireless Settings screen. Doing this mode, you need to act as...
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... access point you enable the wireless base station in either radio band, the wireless base station or wireless repeater cannot be on the same LAN IP subnet. For you turn off one radio. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Wireless Repeater. To configure this router. Be aware that if you enable the wireless repeater in dual band concurrent...
... access point you enable the wireless base station in either radio band, the wireless base station or wireless repeater cannot be on the same LAN IP subnet. For you turn off one radio. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Wireless Repeater. To configure this router. Be aware that if you enable the wireless repeater in dual band concurrent...
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... Settings Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet LED on the router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is plugged in Factory Default Settings on page 104. If the Power LED does not turn... list in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, you turn the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in securely and the modem and router are correct. Turn off the router and computers. 3. Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes. 5. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Quick Tips This section ...
... Settings Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet LED on the router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is plugged in Factory Default Settings on page 104. If the Power LED does not turn... list in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, you turn the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in securely and the modem and router are correct. Turn off the router and computers. 3. Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes. 5. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Quick Tips This section ...