NETGEAR WNDR4500 user manual Dynamic DNS

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6.Click Add Service to display the following screen:

7.In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name.

8.In the Service User list, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet. Otherwise, select Single address, and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict the service to a particular computer.

9.Select the service type, either TCP or UDP or both (TCP/UDP). If you are not sure, select TCP/UDP.

10.In the Triggering Port field, enter the number of the outbound traffic port that will cause the inbound ports to be opened.

11.Enter the inbound connection port information in the Connection Type, Starting Port, and Ending Port fields.

12.Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table.

Dynamic DNS

If your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet account uses a dynamically assigned IP address, you do not know in advance what your IP address will be, and the address can change frequently. In this case, you can use a commercial Dynamic DNS service. This type of service lets you register your domain to their IP address and forwards traffic directed at your domain to your frequently changing IP address.

If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the Dynamic DNS service will not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet.

Your router contains a client that can connect to the Dynamic DNS service provided by DynDNS.org. First visit their website at http://www.dyndns.org and obtain an account and

Advanced Settings

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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 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security SettingsBrowse 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 Manual Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To use WPS to join the wireless networkGenie 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  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 Drive Media Server SettingsSpecify Approved USB Devices Select the Allow only approved devices check box 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 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 LAN Port 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 AccessManage the Configuration File Do not interrupt the reboot process Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed upPassword 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  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 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 Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick TipsPower/Test LED Stays Amber Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower/Test LED Is Off or Blinking 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 Internet109  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Troubleshooting PPPoETroubleshooting Internet Browsing Select Administration Router StatusChanges Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityRestore the Factory Settings and Password Wireless Signal Strength 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 StatesGPL License Agreement Industry CanadaImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement AvertissementInterference Reduction Table Index 124 125 126

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