Administration | NETGEAR WNDR3800 specs

7. Administration	7
Managing your network

This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. See also Remote Management on page 108 for information on upgrading or checking the status of your router over the Internet, and Traffic Meter on page 112 for information on monitoring the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router’s Internet port.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•Upgrade the Router Firmware

•View Router Status

•View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access

•Manage the Configuration File

•Set Password

•Time Machine

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Contents

USA Trademarks Technical SupportStatement of Conditions Contents Genie Advanced Home Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Video Mode Premium FeaturesReadySHARE ClearChannel Selector TiVo Support Unpack Your New Router Review the box contents Hardware Setup Hardware Features Prepare the Router for InstallationFront Panel LED Descriptions Label Back Panel Position Your Wireless Router Getting Started with Netgear Genie Types of Logins and Access Router Setup PreparationWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp  To use Netgear Genie to set up your router Netgear Genie SetupBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Upgrade Router Firmware Use Netgear Genie after Installation Router 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 Method Genie Basic Settings Internet Setup Screen Fields Internet SetupDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet IP Address Attached Devices ReadySHARE USB Storage Parental Controls Basic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen FieldsRegion Selection Security Options Settings Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/nChange WPA Security Option and Passphrase Guest Networks  To set up a guest network Guest Network Wireless Security Options Set Up a Video Network To set up a video network WPA Encryption Genie Basic Settings Genie Advanced Home Setup Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server, do the following Default DMZ ServerChange 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 Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Quality of Service QoS SetupSet 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 USB Drive Requirements ReadySHARE AccessSafely Remove a USB Drive Sharing Photos File Sharing ScenariosStoring Files in a Central Location for Printing  To share files with your friends and family Sharing Large Files over the Internet Basic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder ReadySHARE Cloud  To set up ReadySHARE Cloud  To register the router with a ReadySHARE Cloud account  To set up a ReadySHARE accountClick Register  To access USB contents remotely ReadySHARE Printer  To set up ReadySHARE PrinterUSB Control Center Utility USB Storage USB Printer Control Center Configuration USB Speaker Scan with a Multi-Function Printer To control a USB speaker USB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Media Server Settings  To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows Play WNDR3800 Media on TiVo with ReadyDLNA Select what you want to play or watch Copy TiVo Files onto a Computer Specify 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 box USB Storage Security  To delete a keyword or domain Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To specify a trusted computer  To block services Block Services Port Filtering Security  To schedule blocking Schedule Blocking Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notifications Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware View Router Status Internet Port WAN SetupRouter Information Hardware Version. The router model 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 Back up Settings Manage the Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot process  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Set PasswordErase Password Recovery  To set up Time Machine 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  To set up port forwarding Set Up Port Forwarding to Local ServersHow Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Add 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 entry Universal Plug and Play on Set Up Port Triggering 103 Dynamic DNS 105 Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management Universal Plug and Play USB Settings  To turn on Universal Plug and Play IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Wireless Settings Power LEDQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Network Settings Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower LED Is Off or Blinking LEDs Never Turn Off Cannot Log In to the Router Wireless LED Is OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityIncorrect Date or Time Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information  To restore the factory default settings Factory Default Settings 122 WNDR3800 Router Specifications Technical Specifications Regulatory Compliance Information Netgear Dual Band WirelessEurope EU Declaration of Conformity 125 FCC Caution FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement Industry CanadaAvertissement Index 129 130 131

7. Administration

Managing your network