NETGEAR WNDR4500 user manual Led

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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500

Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions

LED	Description

Power/Test	• Solid amber. The unit is starting up after being powered on.
	• Solid green. The power is on, and the router is ready.
	• Blinking amber. A firmware update is in progress.
	• Blinking green. The firmware is corrupt.
	• Blinking green and amber. The unit is in AP mode.
	• Off. Power is not supplied to the router.

Internet	• Solid amber. The IP address has not been acquired.
	• Solid green. An IP address has been received; ready to transmit data.
	• Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.

2.4 GHz	• Solid blue. The wireless radio is operating.
	• Off. The wireless radio is off.

5 GHz	• Solid blue. The wireless radio is operating.
	• Off. The wireless radio is off.

LAN ports	• Solid green. The LAN port has detected a 1,000 Mpbs link with an attached device.
1–4	• Solid amber. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device.
	• Off. No link is detected on this port.

USB	• Solid. The USB device had been accepted by the router and is ready to be used.
(2 LEDs)	• Blinking. The USB device is in use.
	• Off. No USB device is connected, or the Safely Remove Hardware button has been clicked
	and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.

The WLAN and WPS buttons toggle the WLAN and WPS functions on and off.

•WLAN On/Off button. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for 2 seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on and off. If the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are lit, then the wireless radio is on. If these LEDs are off, then the wireless radios are turned off and you cannot connect wirelessly to the router.

•WPS button. You can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to your wireless network. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is trying to add the wireless device or computer. The LED stays solid green when wireless security is enabled in the router.

Hardware Setup

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Contents N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 October 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CASupport Contents USB Storage Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Getting to know your routerUnpack Your Router Position Your RouterHardware Features Front PanelLED Back Panel LabelConnecting to the router Getting Started with Netgear GenieWireless Devices and Security Settings Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp To use Netgear genie to set up your router Netgear genie SetupBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Use Netgear genie after Installation Upgrade Router FirmwareRouter Dashboard Basic Home Screen  To use WPS to join the wireless network Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Manual MethodNetgear genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and networkInternet Setup Screen Fields Internet SetupDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet IP Address Attached Devices Parental Controls ReadySHARE USB StorageBasic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settingsWireless Settings Screen Fields Region SelectionSecurity Options Settings Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/nChange WPA Security Option and Passphrase  To set up a guest network Guest NetworksGuest Network Wireless Security Options WPA EncryptionSpecifying custom settings Netgear genie Advanced HomeSetup Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server Default DMZ ServerChange the MTU Size  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Common MTU SizesLAN Setup  To change the LAN settingsUse the Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen SettingsLAN TCP/IP Setup Use Router as a Dhcp ServerAddress Reservation  To reserve an IP addressEnable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Quality of Service QoS SetupSet Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming  To create a QoS policy for applications and online gamesQoS for a Router LAN Port Click the Add Priority Rule buttonQoS for a MAC Address Click Add Priority RuleEditing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy  To edit or delete a QoS policyAccessing and configuring a USB storage USB StorageUSB Drive Requirements ReadySHARE AccessFile-Sharing Scenarios Sharing Large Files over the Internet Sharing PhotosStoring Files in a Central Location for Printing  To share files with your friends and familyBasic Settings  To access your USB device Add or Edit a Network FolderUSB Storage Advanced Settings Safely Remove a USB Drive Available Network FoldersMedia Server Settings Specify Approved USB DevicesSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Ftp//10.1.65.4ReadySHARE Printer  To set up ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE PrinterN900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 USB Control Center Utility Control Center Configuration USB PrinterUSB Speaker Scan with a Multi-Function Printer To control a USB speaker Desktop Netgear genie Keeping unwanted content out of your network Security To delete a keyword or domain Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To specify a trusted computer Block Services Port Filtering  To block servicesN900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Schedule Blocking  To schedule blocking To set up email notifications Security Event Email NotificationsAdministration Managing your networkUpgrade the Router Firmware Router Information Internet Provider WAN SetupView Router Status Hardware Version. The router modelStatistics Button System up time and poll interval statisticsConnection Status Button View connection status informationWireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Guest Network 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzN900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Restore Configuration Settings Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed upErase Set Password Password Recovery To set up Time Machine Set Up Time MachineTime Machine Access the Connected USB Hard Drive  To access the driveTime Machine Before You Back up a Large Amount of Data N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Select Guid Partition Table or Master Boot Record MBR Change the Partition SchemeAdvanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless repeating scenarioWireless Repeating Function Set Up the Base Station  To set up the base stationSet Up a Repeater Unit  To configure the router as a repeater unitRemote Computer Access Basics Port Forwarding and TriggeringPort Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Destination port numberPort Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers  To set up port forwardingAdd a Custom Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry  To edit or delete a port forwarding entrySet Up Port Triggering Universal Plug and Play on100 Dynamic DNS 102 Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management USB Settings Universal Plug and Play To turn on Universal Plug and Play  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Quick Tips Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Sequence to Restart Your NetworkPower/Test LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower/Test LED Stays Amber Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Wireless LEDs Are OffLEDs Never Turn Off Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks AmberCannot Access the Internet Cannot Log In to the Router115 Select Administration Router Status Troubleshooting PPPoETroubleshooting Internet Browsing  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connectionWireless Signal Strength Wireless ConnectivityRestore the Factory Settings and Password Changes Not SavedTest the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility To ping the router from a running Windows PC Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Factory Settings Supplemental Information121 Technical Specifications WNDR4500 Router specifications123 Netgear Dual Band Wireless Notification of ComplianceIndustry Canada Interference Reduction Table Index 127128 129 130

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