NETGEAR WNDR4500 user manual Advanced Wireless Settings

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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500

Advanced Wireless Settings

Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen:

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The following settings are available in this screen:

Enable Wireless Router Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the wireless router by clearing this check box. Select this check box again to enable the wireless portion of the router. When the wireless radio is disabled, other members of your household can use the router by connecting their computers to the router with an Ethernet cable.

Note: The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings.

Turn off wireless signal by schedule. You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your router at times when you do not need a wireless connection. For instance, you could turn it off for the weekend if you leave town.

WPS Settings.You can add WPS devices to your network.

AP Mode. You can make the WNDR4500 function as an access point.

Wireless Card Access List. Click the Set Up Access List button display the Wireless Card Access List screen. On this screen you can restrict access to your network to specific devices based on their MAC address.

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Contents October 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500Support Contents USB Storage Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting to know your router Hardware SetupPosition Your Router Unpack Your RouterFront Panel Hardware FeaturesLED Label Back PanelGetting Started with Netgear Genie Connecting to the routerUse Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security SettingsNetgear genie Setup  To use Netgear genie to set up your routerBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Upgrade Router Firmware Use Netgear genie after InstallationRouter Dashboard Basic Home Screen Manual Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To use WPS to join the wireless networkYour Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic SettingsInternet Setup Internet Setup Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet IP Address Attached Devices ReadySHARE USB Storage Parental Controls To view or change basic wireless settings Basic Wireless SettingsRegion Selection Wireless Settings Screen FieldsWireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n Security Options SettingsChange WPA Security Option and Passphrase Guest Networks  To set up a guest networkWPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security OptionsNetgear genie Advanced Home Specifying custom settingsSetup Wizard WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the MTU Size Common MTU Sizes  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup To change the LAN settings LAN SetupUse Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen SettingsLAN TCP/IP Setup Use the Router as a Dhcp Server To reserve an IP address Address ReservationQuality of Service QoS Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsSet Up QoS for Internet Access  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for Applications and Online GamingClick the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a Router LAN PortClick Add Priority Rule QoS for a MAC Address To edit or delete a QoS policy Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS PolicyUSB Storage Accessing and configuring a USB storageReadySHARE Access USB Drive RequirementsFile-Sharing Scenarios  To share files with your friends and family Sharing PhotosStoring Files in a Central Location for Printing Sharing Large Files over the InternetBasic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder  To access your USB deviceUSB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Safely Remove a USB DriveSpecify Approved USB Devices Media Server SettingsSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Ftp//10.1.65.4 Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer  To set up 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 USB Printer Control Center ConfigurationScan with a Multi-Function Printer USB Speaker To control a USB speaker Desktop Netgear genie Security Keeping unwanted content out of your networkKeyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domain To specify a trusted computer  To block services Block Services Port FilteringN900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500  To schedule blocking Schedule BlockingSecurity Event Email Notifications  To set up email notificationsManaging your network AdministrationUpgrade the Router Firmware Hardware Version. The router model Internet Provider WAN SetupView Router Status Router InformationSystem up time and poll interval statistics Statistics ButtonView connection status information Connection Status ButtonWireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Guest Network 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessN900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings Restore Configuration SettingsErase Password Recovery Set PasswordSet Up Time Machine  To set up Time MachineTime Machine  To access the drive Access the Connected USB Hard DriveTime Machine Before You Back up a Large Amount of Data N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Change the Partition Scheme Select Guid Partition Table or Master Boot Record MBRAdvanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function WDSWireless Repeating Function  To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station To configure the router as a repeater unit Set Up a Repeater UnitPort Forwarding and Triggering Remote Computer Access BasicsDestination port number Port Triggering to Open Incoming PortsPort Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering  To set up port forwarding Set Up Port Forwarding to Local ServersAdd a Custom Service  To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Making a Local Web Server PublicUniversal Plug and Play on Set Up Port Triggering100 Dynamic DNS 102 Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management Universal Plug and Play USB Settings To turn on Universal Plug and Play IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection typeTraffic Meter Troubleshooting Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick TipsTroubleshooting with the LEDs Power/Test LED Is Off or BlinkingPower/Test LED Stays Amber Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks Amber Wireless LEDs Are OffLEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are OffCannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet115  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Troubleshooting PPPoETroubleshooting Internet Browsing Select Administration Router StatusChanges Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityRestore the Factory Settings and Password Wireless Signal StrengthTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router To ping the router from a running Windows PC Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory Settings121 WNDR4500 Router specifications Technical Specifications123 Notification of Compliance Netgear Dual Band WirelessIndustry Canada Interference Reduction Table 127 Index128 129 130

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