Getting Started with Netgear Genie | NETGEAR WNDR3800-100NAS

2. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie	2
Connecting to 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 in this book.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Router Setup Preparation

•Types of Logins and Access

•NETGEAR Genie Setup

•Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation

•Upgrade Router Firmware

•Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

•Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network

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NETGEAR WNDR3800-100NAS user manual Getting Started with Netgear Genie

Contents

USA Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions Contents Genie Advanced Home Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup ClearChannel Selector Premium FeaturesVideo Mode ReadySHARE TiVo Support Unpack Your New Router Review the box contents Hardware Setup Prepare the Router for Installation Hardware FeaturesFront Panel LED Descriptions Label Back Panel Position Your Wireless Router Getting Started with Netgear Genie Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security Settings Netgear Genie Setup  To use Netgear Genie to set up your routerBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Upgrade Router Firmware Use Netgear Genie after Installation Router 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 network Genie Basic Settings Internet Setup Internet Setup Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet IP Address Attached Devices ReadySHARE USB Storage Parental Controls Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields  To view or change basic wireless settingsRegion Selection Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n Security Options SettingsChange WPA Security Option and Passphrase Guest Networks  To set up a guest network WPA Encryption Set Up a Video NetworkGuest Network Wireless Security Options  To set up a video network Genie Basic Settings Genie Advanced Home Setup Wizard WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server, do the followingChange the MTU Size Common MTU Sizes  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Use the Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen Settings  To reserve an IP address Address Reservation Quality of Service QoS Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsSet Up QoS for Internet Access  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Click the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a Router LAN Port Click Add Priority Rule QoS for a MAC Address  To edit or delete a QoS policy Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy USB Storage ReadySHARE Access USB Drive RequirementsSafely Remove a USB Drive  To share files with your friends and family File Sharing ScenariosSharing Photos Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing Sharing Large Files over the Internet Basic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder ReadySHARE Cloud  To set up ReadySHARE Cloud  To set up a ReadySHARE account  To register the router with a ReadySHARE Cloud accountClick Register  To access USB contents remotely  To set up ReadySHARE Print ReadySHARE PrintUSB Control Center Utility USB Storage USB Printer Control Center Configuration Scan with a Multi-Function Printer USB Speaker To control a USB speaker USB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Media Server Settings Play WNDR3800 Media on TiVo with ReadyDLNA Specify Approved USB DevicesSelect Advanced USB Storage Media Server 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 Computer USB Storage Security Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domain To specify a trusted computer  To block services Block Services Port Filtering Schedule Blocking  To schedule blocking Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notifications Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware Hardware Version. The router model Internet Port WAN SetupView Router Status Router Information System up time and poll interval statistics Statistics Button View connection status information Connection Status Button Guest Network 2.4 GHz and Guest Network 5 GHz Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and Wireless Settings 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Do not interrupt the reboot process Manage the Configuration FileBack up Settings Restore Configuration Settings Set Password  To restore configuration settings that you backed upErase Password Recovery Set Up Time Machine  To set up Time MachineTime Machine  To access the drive Access the Connected USB Hard Drive Before You Back up a Large Amount of Data Administration Change the Partition Scheme Select Guid Partition Table or Master Boot Record MBR Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings AP Mode Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless repeating scenario Wireless 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 Unit Port Forwarding and Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics Destination port number Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Advanced Settings Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers  To set up port forwardingHow Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Add 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 Public Universal Plug and Play on Set Up Port Triggering 101 Dynamic DNS 103 Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management Universal Plug and Play USB Settings  To turn on Universal Plug and Play  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6Traffic Meter 110 Troubleshooting Quick Tips Troubleshooting with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or BlinkingLEDs Never Turn Off Wireless LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet Wireless Connectivity Changes Not SavedIncorrect Date or Time Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information  To restore the factory default settings Factory Default Settings 120 WNDR3800 Router Specifications Technical Specifications Netgear Dual Band Wireless Regulatory Compliance InformationEurope EU Declaration of Conformity 123 FCC Caution FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Industry Canada Important Note Radiation Exposure StatementAvertissement Index 127 128 129

2. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie

Connecting to the router