NETGEAR WNDR3700 user manual Internet Port, Show Statistics Button

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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4

Internet Port

MAC Address. The Media Access Control address, which is the unique physical address that the Internet (WAN) port of the router uses.

IP Address. The IP address that the Internet (WAN) port of the router uses. If no address is shown or the address is 0.0.0, the router cannot connect to the Internet.

Connection. This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is DHCP Client, the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP.

IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask that the Internet (WAN) port of the router uses.

Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server addresses that the router uses. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses.

Show Statistics Button

On the Router Status screen, in the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button to display the following screen:

Figure 5. System up time and poll interval statistics

System Up Time. The time elapsed since the router was last restarted.

Port. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the screen displays:

•Status. The link status of the port.

•TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.

•RxPkts. The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.

•Collisions. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.

•Tx B/s. The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.

•Rx B/s. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.

•Up Time. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.

•Poll Interval. The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen.

To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field, and click Set Interval.

To stop the polling entirely, click Stop.

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Contents N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4 Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting to know your router Hardware SetupFront Panel Hardware FeaturesUnpack Your Router Icon Description Label Back PanelPosition Your Router Attach the StandCable Your Router Verify the Cabling Hardware Setup Getting Started with Netgear Genie Connecting the routerTypes of Logins and Access Router Setup PreparationWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DhcpUpgrade the Firmware Use Netgear genie after InstallationBasic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Dashboard Basic Home ScreenWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Join Your Wireless Network To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual MethodNetgear genie App and Mobile genie App Your Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic SettingsBasic Home Screen Internet Setup To view or change the basic Internet setup Internet IP Address Internet Setup Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no  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 SettingsRegion Selection Wireless Settings Screen FieldsWireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz  To change the WPA settings Change WPA Security Option and PasswordSecurity Options Settings Guest Networks  To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest NetworkWPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security OptionsNetgear genie Advanced Home Specify custom settingsNetgear genie Advanced Home Screen Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard Select either Push Button or PIN Number WPS Wizard To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard Setup Menu WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server Default DMZ ServerCommon MTU sizes Change the MTU Size To change the LAN settings LAN Setup To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Use Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen SettingsLAN TCP/IP Setup Address Reservation Use the Router as a Dhcp ServerAddress Reservation Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Quality of Service QoS Setup To configure QoS  To reserve an IP address To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Set Up QoS for Internet AccessQoS for Applications and Online Gaming Click the Add Priority Rule button Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check boxQoS for a Router LAN Port QoS for a MAC Address  To edit or delete a QoS policy Select Advanced QoS SetupEdit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy Click Add Priority RuleStorage Accessing and configuring a USB storage To access the USB device from Windows ReadySHARE AccessFile-Sharing Scenarios Share Photos To share files with your friends and family Store Files in a Central Location for PrintingShare Large Files over the Internet  To access your USB device Storage Basic Settings To go to Storage Basic Settings Select Basic ReadySHARE Select Basic ReadySHARE, and click Edit Add or Edit a Network Folder To go to USB Storage Advanced Settings Storage Advanced SettingsAvailable Network Folders Safely Remove a USB DriveMedia Server Select the Allow only approved devices check box Specify Approved USB Devices To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Access the Router USB Drive Remotely Using FTPConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Ftp//10.1.65.4Security Keep unwanted content out of yourSelect Advanced Security Block Sites Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To delete a keyword or domain  To specify a trusted computer 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 Router Information View Router StatusHardware Version. The router model LAN PortShow Statistics Button Internet PortConnection Status Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzAdministration View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Back Up Settings Manage the Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings ErasePassword Recovery Set PasswordCustomize your network Advanced SettingsAdvanced Wireless Settings Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Select the Turn Access Control On check box Wireless AP To restrict access based on MAC addresses 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 Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port TriggeringEdit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Static Routes  To set up Dynamic DNSSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up a static route Remote Management  To turn on Universal Plug and Play USB SettingsUniversal Plug and Play IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection typeIPv6 Filtering IPv6 LAN SetupAuto Detect Fields Auto Config Pass Through 6to4 TunnelFixed IPv6 Fixed WAN SetupIPb6 Fixed LAN Setup Dhcp PPPoE Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Quick Tips Troubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or BlinkingLEDs Never Turn Off Internet LED Is OffCannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the InternetWireless 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs Are Off Troubleshooting 105 Incorrect Date or Time Wireless ConnectivityChanges Not Saved Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information Factory default settings Factory SettingsWPA2-PSK AES Technical SpecificationsSupplemental Information 111