Getting Started with Netgear Genie | NETGEAR WNDR3700V4 manual

2. Getting Started with NETGEAR	2
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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NETGEAR WNDR3700V4 user manual Getting Started with Netgear Genie, Connecting the router

Contents

October 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4 Support Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting to know your router Hardware Setup Hardware Features Unpack Your RouterFront Panel Icon Description Label Back Panel Position Your Router Attach the Stand Cable Your Router Verify the Cabling N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4 Getting Started with Netgear Genie Connecting the router Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security Settings Upgrade the Firmware Use Netgear genie after Installation Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Dashboard Basic Home Screen Manual Method Join Your Wireless NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To use WPS to join the wireless network Netgear genie App and Mobile genie App Your Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic Settings Internet 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 Devices Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental Controls N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4 Click the Take me to the status screen button ReadySHARE Storage  To view or change basic wireless settings Basic Wireless Settings Wireless 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 Network WPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security Options Netgear genie Advanced Home Specify custom settings Setup 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 Server Common MTU sizes Change the MTU Size LAN 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 QoS Set 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 Policy Storage Accessing and configuring a USB storage Share Photos ReadySHARE Access To access the USB device from Windows File-Sharing Scenarios Store 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 Settings Safely Remove a USB Drive Media ServerAvailable Network Folders Select the Allow only approved devices check box Specify Approved USB Devices Ftp//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 Computer Security Keep unwanted content out of your network  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 Filtering N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4  To schedule blocking Schedule Blocking Security 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 model Show Statistics Button Internet Port View connection status information Connection Status Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Erase Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings Restore Configuration Settings Password Recovery Set Password Customize your network Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings  To restrict access based on MAC addresses Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Select the Turn Access Control On check box Wireless AP Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless 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 Unit Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics Destination port number Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering  To set up port forwarding Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Add a Custom Service Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a port forwarding entry  To make a local web server public Set Up Port TriggeringClick Edit Service or Delete Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4  To set up Dynamic DNS Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check boxDynamic DNS Static 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 type IPv6 LAN Setup Auto Detect FieldsIPv6 Filtering Auto Config Pass Through 6to4 Tunnel IPv6 Fixed WAN Setup IPb6 Fixed LAN SetupFixed Dhcp PPPoE Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Quick Tips Power LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshoot with the LEDsLEDs Never Turn Off Wireless 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs Are Off Cannot Log In to the RouterInternet LED Is Off Cannot Access the Internet Wireless Connectivity Changes Not SavedIncorrect Date or Time Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information Factory default settings Factory Settings WPA2-PSK AES Technical Specifications 111 Notification of Compliance Netgear Dual Band Wireless FCC Caution Avertissement Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement