NETGEAR WNDR4500 Router Setup Preparation, Types of Logins and Access, Gather ISP Information

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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500

Router Setup Preparation

You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make sure the laptops, PCs, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP

If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Gather ISP Information

If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in.

•The ISP configuration information for your DSL account

•ISP login name and password

•Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)

Wireless Devices and Security Settings

Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the router.

Types of Logins and Access

There are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.

•Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 16 for details about this login.

•ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.

•Wireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label located on the bottom of your router.

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Contents N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Statement of Conditions Technical SupportTrademarks Contents Genie Advanced Home Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router Position Your RouterHardware Features Front PanelLED Back Panel Router, rear viewLabel Getting Started with Netgear Genie Wireless Devices and Security Settings Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DhcpBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Netgear Genie Setup To use Netgear Genie to set up your router 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 MethodGenie Basic Settings Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet SetupInternet Setup Screen Fields Internet IP Address Attached Devices Parental Controls ReadySHARE USB StorageBasic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settingsRegion Selection Wireless Settings Screen FieldsWireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n Security Options Settings Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase To set up a guest network Guest NetworksGuest Network Wireless Security Options WPA EncryptionGenie Advanced Home Setup Wizard Select either Push Button or PIN Number WPS WizardSelect Advanced WPS Wizard Setup Menu WAN Setup Change the MTU Size Default DMZ Server To set up a default DMZ server  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Common MTU SizesLAN Setup  To change the LAN settingsLAN Setup Screen Settings Use the Router as a Dhcp ServerAddress Reservation  To reserve an IP addressSet Up QoS for Internet Access Quality of Service QoS SetupEnable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 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 policyUSB Storage File-Sharing Scenarios ReadySHARE AccessUSB Drive Requirements 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 Available Network Folders Media Server Settings Safely Remove a USB DriveSpecify Approved USB Devices 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 Select the Allow only approved devices check boxReadySHARE 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 Printer To control a USB speaker Scan with a Multi-Function PrinterUSB Speaker Desktop Netgear Genie Security  To specify a trusted computer Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To delete a keyword or domain Block Services Port Filtering  To block servicesSchedule Blocking Security Event Email Notifications  To schedule blocking To set up email notifications Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware Router Information Internet Provider WAN SetupView Router Status LAN PortStatistics 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 GHzManage the Configuration File  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot processSet Password Password RecoveryAdvanced 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 onN900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Dynamic DNS Forward traffic to a changing IP address Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management USB Settings Universal Plug and Play To turn on Universal Plug and Play Traffic Meter  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection typeIPv6 103 Troubleshooting Quick Tips Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Sequence to Restart Your NetworkPower/Test LED Stays Amber Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower/Test LED Is Off or Blinking 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 Router109 Select Administration Router Status Troubleshooting PPPoETroubleshooting Internet Browsing  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connectionWireless Signal Strength Wireless ConnectivityRestore the Factory Settings and Password Changes Not Saved To ping the router from a running Windows PC Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Factory Settings Supplemental Information115 Technical Specifications WNDR4500 Router specifications117 Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Netgear Dual Band WirelessRegulatory Compliance Information 119 FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC CautionAvertissement Industry CanadaImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement GPL License AgreementInterference Reduction Table Index 124 125 126

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