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...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 Logins and Access 14 NETGEAR Genie Setup 15 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation 16 Upgrade Router Firmware 16 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 17 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to ...
...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 Logins and Access 14 NETGEAR Genie Setup 15 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation 16 Upgrade Router Firmware 16 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 17 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to ...
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2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Connecting to the router 2 This chapter explains how to use the NETGEAR Genie to Your Network 13
2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Connecting to the router 2 This chapter explains how to use the NETGEAR Genie to Your Network 13
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...account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 24for information about this information, ask your service provider. • Wireless network key or passphrase. Your service... your Internet connection is correct. this login information in a letter or some other devices in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. Your router is important that you understand the difference so that you might need to your Internet service. This information is...
...account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 24for information about this information, ask your service provider. • Wireless network key or passphrase. Your service... your Internet connection is correct. this login information in a letter or some other devices in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. Your router is important that you understand the difference so that you might need to your Internet service. This information is...
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...the easiest way to set up the router because it to http://routerlogin.net. • If the computer is set up and running. NETGEAR Genie guides you have been successfully completed. Its wireless LED should turn on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 5. ... and typed everything correctly. 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on page 16. 7. Launch your Internet browser. • If this is fully up your ISP to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. If the browser cannot display the Web page: • Make...
...the easiest way to set up the router because it to http://routerlogin.net. • If the computer is set up and running. NETGEAR Genie guides you have been successfully completed. Its wireless LED should turn on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 5. ... and typed everything correctly. 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on page 16. 7. Launch your Internet browser. • If this is fully up your ISP to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. If the browser cannot display the Web page: • Make...
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...Launch your browser from the user name and password for logging in lowercase letters. Upgrade Router Firmware When you set up your router, the NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to see if a newer firmware is available. See Upgrade the...message is displayed on the top of Logins and Access on page 63 for more information. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device that is connected to view or...
...Launch your browser from the user name and password for logging in lowercase letters. Upgrade Router Firmware When you set up your router, the NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to see if a newer firmware is available. See Upgrade the...message is displayed on the top of Logins and Access on page 63 for more information. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device that is connected to view or...
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...Controls. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Getting Started with dashboard, language, and online help , and product documentation. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 View the devices connected to your router's Internet connection. • Advanced tab. This dashboard screen displays when you connected a USB storage... or the WPS method to add wireless devices, and other equipment to get information, help • Home. Go to the NETGEAR support site to your wireless network. Language Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more) Dashboard (Click to view more detailed...
...Controls. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Getting Started with dashboard, language, and online help , and product documentation. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 17 View the devices connected to your router's Internet connection. • Advanced tab. This dashboard screen displays when you connected a USB storage... or the WPS method to add wireless devices, and other equipment to get information, help • Home. Go to the NETGEAR support site to your wireless network. Language Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more) Dashboard (Click to view more detailed...
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... to add other WPS wireless devices. To use WPS to join the wireless network: If your router. To use WPS, make sure that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 The device is located on the product label on the router front panel . 2. Repeat steps 1-3 to a home network while maintaining security. Within 2 minutes, press...
... to add other WPS wireless devices. To use WPS to join the wireless network: If your router. To use WPS, make sure that came with NETGEAR Genie 18 The device is located on the product label on the router front panel . 2. Repeat steps 1-3 to a home network while maintaining security. Within 2 minutes, press...
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3. Genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and net work 3 This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure: This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadyShare USB Storage • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks 19
3. Genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and net work 3 This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure: This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadyShare USB Storage • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks 19
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... provided by your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. If you have problems with your ISP. The default settings usually work fine. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. These fields display when your ISP. Click Apply to test your settings. 4. ... the Home screen, select Internet. Click Test to save your Internet connection. Enter the domain name provided by your ISP requires a login: Genie Basic Settings 20 Note that display in minutes. • No. Answer either yes or no login is where you view or change the...
... provided by your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. If you have problems with your ISP. The default settings usually work fine. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. These fields display when your ISP. Click Apply to test your settings. 4. ... the Home screen, select Internet. Click Test to save your Internet connection. Enter the domain name provided by your ISP requires a login: Genie Basic Settings 20 Note that display in minutes. • No. Answer either yes or no login is where you view or change the...
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... is also called cloning). • Use Default Address. Your ISP automatically assigns this option, and enter the IP address of 0 (zero) means never log out. Genie Basic Settings 21 This is available, enter it also. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. The login name provided...
... is also called cloning). • Use Default Address. Your ISP automatically assigns this option, and enter the IP address of 0 (zero) means never log out. Genie Basic Settings 21 This is available, enter it also. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. The login name provided...
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The IP address that the router assigned to this screen. Note that are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. You can change . Genie Basic Settings 22 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that this number can click Refresh ...
The IP address that the router assigned to this screen. Note that are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. You can change . Genie Basic Settings 22 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that this number can click Refresh ...
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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 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC 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. From the Basic Home screen, select ReadyShare to the router's USB port here.
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 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC 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. From the Basic Home screen, select ReadyShare to the router's USB port here.
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... Safely Remove a USB Device. Volume Name. Click the Edit button to access the network folder. To view or change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that you view or configure the wireless network setup. The default is password. You can click the name shown or you can type it...safe place where you can easily find the preset SSID and password on the network folder: All - The WNDRMAC router comes with preset security. Genie Basic Settings 24 For more information about USB storage, see Chapter 5, USB Storage. Click the link to update this setting. Folder Name. ...
... Safely Remove a USB Device. Volume Name. Click the Edit button to access the network folder. To view or change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that you view or configure the wireless network setup. The default is password. You can click the name shown or you can type it...safe place where you can easily find the preset SSID and password on the network folder: All - The WNDRMAC router comes with preset security. Genie Basic Settings 24 For more information about USB storage, see Chapter 5, USB Storage. Click the link to update this setting. Folder Name. ...
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... it does, then it is connected to the network. • If you click Apply. The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the list. Genie Basic Settings 25 If they can scroll down to view more settings. Note that they do not, check the following sections. 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band...
... it does, then it is connected to the network. • If you click Apply. The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the list. Genie Basic Settings 25 If they can scroll down to view more settings. Note that they do not, check the following sections. 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band...
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...Broadcast. This setting allows the router to connect at this field. Enable Wireless Isolation. Channel. Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase 1. Genie Basic Settings 26 This check box is case-sensitive. It is the wireless channel used by the gateway. The 300 Mbps setting allows... this wireless name (SSID) in this speed. Name (SSID). Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in their scanned network lists. Please note that NETGEAR recommends that you want to 63 characters. This setting is a text string from 1 through 13. (For products in the North America market, only ...
...Broadcast. This setting allows the router to connect at this field. Enable Wireless Isolation. Channel. Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase 1. Genie Basic Settings 26 This check box is case-sensitive. It is the wireless channel used by the gateway. The 300 Mbps setting allows... this wireless name (SSID) in this speed. Name (SSID). Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in their scanned network lists. Please note that NETGEAR recommends that you want to 63 characters. This setting is a text string from 1 through 13. (For products in the North America market, only ...
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... check box is selected, then wireless clients (computers or wireless devices) that join the network can adopt the correct SSID for connections to your selections. Genie Basic Settings 27 Select Basic > Guest Network to all wireless stations. Allow guest to 32 characters. If this profile. Select a security option from the list...
... check box is selected, then wireless clients (computers or wireless devices) that join the network can adopt the correct SSID for connections to your selections. Genie Basic Settings 27 Select Basic > Guest Network to all wireless stations. Allow guest to 32 characters. If this profile. Select a security option from the list...
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... connect to display the following section. 5. Allow guest to save your network. Select a security option from the list. The security protocol in the primary SSID. Genie Basic Settings 28 When this SSID can access local networks associated with no SSID can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access...
... connect to display the following section. 5. Allow guest to save your network. Select a security option from the list. The security protocol in the primary SSID. Genie Basic Settings 28 When this SSID can access local networks associated with no SSID can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access...
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...very old legacy wireless client that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. The product documentation for high-speed wireless local area networking. NETGEAR does not recommend this mode only when you have instructions about configuring their WPA settings. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key....and plans to perform the authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. This option uses a passphrase to make it generates. Genie Basic Settings 29 WPA Encryption WPA encryption is advertised to use which option. It is built into all wireless clients. WEP ...
...very old legacy wireless client that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. The product documentation for high-speed wireless local area networking. NETGEAR does not recommend this mode only when you have instructions about configuring their WPA settings. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key....and plans to perform the authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. This option uses a passphrase to make it generates. Genie Basic Settings 29 WPA Encryption WPA encryption is advertised to use which option. It is built into all wireless clients. WEP ...
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... Home Specifying custom settings 4 This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Advanced Home screen, shown in separate chapters: • USB Storage. This chapter contains the following sections: • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu ...
... Home Specifying custom settings 4 This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Advanced Home screen, shown in separate chapters: • USB Storage. This chapter contains the following sections: • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu ...
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... Setup on page 20). 3. The following screen displays: The Setup Wizard searches your ISP configuration. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you selected Yes, click Next.. After setting up the router. Select either Yes or No, I want to determine... task again, you are taken to configure the router myself. If you select No, you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of the Genie. 1. The following screen: 2. Select Setup Wizard to display the following screen displays...
... Setup on page 20). 3. The following screen displays: The Setup Wizard searches your ISP configuration. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you selected Yes, click Next.. After setting up the router. Select either Yes or No, I want to determine... task again, you are taken to configure the router myself. If you select No, you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of the Genie. 1. The following screen: 2. Select Setup Wizard to display the following screen displays...