NETGEAR WNDR3700 user manual Getting Started with Netgear Genie, Connecting the router

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2. Getting Started with NETGEAR		2
2. Getting Started with NETGEAR
	genie

	Connecting the router

This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Router Setup Preparation

•Types of Logins and Access

•Use NETGEAR genie after Installation

•Upgrade the Firmware

•Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

•Join Your Wireless Network

•NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App

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Contents N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4 Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting to know your router Hardware SetupHardware Features Unpack Your RouterFront Panel Icon Description Label Back PanelPosition Your Router Attach the StandCable Your Router Verify the Cabling Hardware Setup Getting Started with Netgear Genie Connecting the routerUse Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security SettingsUpgrade the Firmware Use Netgear genie after InstallationBasic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Dashboard Basic Home ScreenManual Method Join Your Wireless NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To use WPS to join the wireless networkNetgear genie App and Mobile genie App Your Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic SettingsInternet Setup  To view or change the basic Internet setupBasic Home Screen Internet Setup Screen Fields Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or noInternet IP Address  To go to the Attached Devices screen Attached DevicesParental Controls  To set up Live Parental ControlsNetgear genie Basic Settings Click the Take me to the status screen button ReadySHARE Storage To view or change basic wireless settings Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHzRegion Selection Change WPA Security Option and Password Security Options Settings To change the WPA settings Guest Networks  To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest NetworkWPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security OptionsNetgear genie Advanced Home Specify custom settingsSetup Wizard  To use the Setup WizardNetgear genie Advanced Home Screen WPS Wizard  To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server Default DMZ ServerCommon MTU sizes Change the MTU SizeLAN Setup  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP SetupUse Router as a Dhcp Server Use the Router as a Dhcp Server Address ReservationAddress Reservation  To reserve an IP address Quality of Service QoS SetupEnable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications  To configure QoSSet Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box QoS for a Router LAN PortClick the Add Priority Rule button Click Add Priority Rule  To edit or delete a QoS policy Select Advanced QoS SetupQoS for a MAC Address Edit or Delete an Existing QoS PolicyStorage Accessing and configuring a USB storageShare Photos ReadySHARE Access To access the USB device from Windows File-Sharing ScenariosStore Files in a Central Location for Printing Share Large Files over the Internet To share files with your friends and family Storage Basic Settings  To go to Storage Basic Settings Select Basic ReadySHARE To access your USB device Select Basic ReadySHARE, and click Edit Add or Edit a Network Folder To go to USB Storage Advanced Settings Storage Advanced SettingsSafely Remove a USB Drive Media ServerAvailable Network Folders Select the Allow only approved devices check box Specify Approved USB DevicesFtp//10.1.65.4 Access the Router 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 ComputerSecurity Keep unwanted content out of your To specify a trusted computer Keyword Blocking of Http TrafficSelect Advanced Security Block Sites  To delete a keyword or domain To block services Select Advanced Security Block Services Block Services Port FilteringSecurity  To schedule blocking Schedule BlockingSecurity Event Email Notifications Manage your network Administration To check for new firmware and update your router LAN Port View Router StatusRouter Information Hardware Version. The router modelShow Statistics Button Internet PortConnection Status Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzAdministration View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Erase Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings Restore Configuration SettingsPassword Recovery Set PasswordCustomize your network Advanced SettingsAdvanced Wireless Settings Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Wireless AP  To restrict access based on MAC addressesSelect the Turn Access Control On check box Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box Wireless Repeating Function WDSWireless repeating scenario Following settings are available  To view or change the Wireless Repeating Function settings 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 Port 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 Set Up Port Triggering Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS  To set up Dynamic DNS Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check boxStatic Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management USB Settings Universal Plug and Play To turn on Universal Plug and Play IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection typeIPv6 LAN Setup Auto Detect FieldsIPv6 Filtering Auto Config Pass Through 6to4 TunnelIPv6 Fixed WAN Setup IPb6 Fixed LAN SetupFixed Dhcp PPPoE Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Quick Tips Internet LED Is Off Power LED Is Off or BlinkingTroubleshoot with the LEDs LEDs Never Turn OffCannot Access the Internet Wireless 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs Are OffCannot Log In to the Router Troubleshooting 105 Wireless Connectivity Changes Not SavedIncorrect Date or Time Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information Factory default settings Factory SettingsWPA2-PSK AES Technical SpecificationsSupplemental Information 111

2. Getting Started with NETGEAR

genie

Connecting the router