NETGEAR WNDR4500 user manual Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen

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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500

Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top there is an Advanced tab that is used to access additional menus and screens.

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Figure 5. Router Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help

•Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the router.

•Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.

•Wireless. View or change the wireless settings for your router.

•Attached Devices. View the devices connected to your network.

•Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable content from reaching your computers.

•ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the router, then it is displayed here.

•Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your router’s Internet connection.

•Advanced tab. Set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.

•Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.

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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 Position Your Router Unpack Your RouterFront Panel Hardware FeaturesLED Router, rear view Back PanelLabel Getting Started with Netgear Genie Types of Logins and Access Router Setup PreparationWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DhcpBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Netgear Genie Setup To use Netgear Genie to set up your router Upgrade Router Firmware Use Netgear Genie after InstallationRouter Dashboard Basic Home Screen Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network To use WPS to join the wireless network 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 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 Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase Security Options SettingsGuest Networks  To set up a guest networkWPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security OptionsGenie 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 Common MTU Sizes  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup To change the LAN settings LAN SetupUse the Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen Settings To reserve an IP address Address ReservationSet Up QoS for Internet Access Quality of Service QoS SetupEnable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications  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 File-Sharing Scenarios ReadySHARE AccessUSB Drive Requirements Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing Sharing PhotosSharing Large Files over the Internet  To share files with your friends and familyBasic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder  To access your USB deviceUSB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Safely Remove a USB Drive Media Server SettingsSpecify Approved USB Devices  To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTPConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Select the Allow only approved devices check boxReadySHARE 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 Configuration 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  To block services Block Services Port FilteringSchedule Blocking  To schedule blocking Security Event Email Notifications To set up email notifications Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware View Router Status Internet Provider WAN SetupRouter Information LAN PortSystem 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 AccessManage the Configuration File Restore Configuration Settings Back Up Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up Do not interrupt the reboot processPassword Recovery Set PasswordAdvanced 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 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public  To edit or delete a port forwarding entryUniversal Plug and Play on Set Up Port TriggeringN900 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 Universal Plug and Play USB Settings To turn on Universal Plug and Play Traffic Meter  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection typeIPv6 103 Troubleshooting Network Settings Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your NetworkPower/Test LED Stays Amber Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower/Test LED Is Off or Blinking LEDs Never Turn Off Wireless LEDs Are OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks AmberCannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet109 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting PPPoESelect Administration Router Status  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connectionRestore the Factory Settings and Password Wireless ConnectivityWireless Signal Strength 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 Supplemental Information Factory Settings115 WNDR4500 Router specifications Technical Specifications117 Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Netgear Dual Band WirelessRegulatory Compliance Information 119 FCC Caution FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement Industry CanadaAvertissement GPL License AgreementInterference Reduction Table Index 124 125 126

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