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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual

Upgrade Firmware

When you log in, if you are connected to the Internet, the Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen displays so you can upgrade to the latest firmware. See Upgrade the Firmware on page 50, for more information about upgrading firmware.

Click Yes to check for new firmware (recommended). The wireless router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware.

•If no new firmware is available, click No to exit. You can check for new firmware later.

•If new firmware is available, click Yes to upgrade the wireless router with the latest firmware. After the upgrade, the wireless router restarts.

CAUTION:

Do not try to go online, turn off the wireless router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the wireless router until the wireless router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.

You cannot upgrade firmware until you have established your Internet connection as described in Setup Wizard on page 19.

Router Interface

The wireless router interface lets you view or change the wireless router settings. The left column has menus, and the right column provides online help. The middle column is the screen for the current menu option.

Menus (scroll down to view

more)

Language

Help for the current screen

Screen selected from the menu

Figure 1. Router interface

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NETGEAR WNDR4000, N750 user manual Upgrade Firmware, Router Interface

Contents

N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions Contents Content Filtering Settings Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Unpack Your Wireless Router Hardware FeaturesFront Panel Icon Description Back Panel Label Position Your Router Router Stand Cable Your Router Disconnect the modem from your computer Verify the Cabling Connect the modem to the router Hardware Setup Set Up Your Internet Connection Replace an Existing Router Wireless Router Setup PreparationUse Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Gather ISP Information Log In to the Router Upgrade Firmware Router Interface Setup Wizard Manual Setup Basic Settings ISP does not require login ISP does require login Internet Service Provider Domain Name and MAC Address Fields Internet IP Address Change Password Unsuccessful Internet Connection Types of Logins To change the passwordLog Out Manually Wireless Settings Turn Off Wireless Connectivity Wireless Security CompatibilityWireless Security Options Security Basics Add Clients Computers or Devices to Your Network Disable Ssid BroadcastRestrict Access by MAC Address Manual Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method WPS Button Method Wireless Settings Screen Consider Every Device on Your Network View or Change Wireless Settings To view or change wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Region Wireless Guest Networks Set Up WPA Security Option and PassphraseTo set up a wireless guest network Wireless Settings Content Filtering Settings Logs Activation and Administration Examples of Log Messages Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic Delete Keyword or Domain Block Services To block access to Internet servicesSpecify a Trusted Computer Content Filtering Settings Set the Time Zone Schedule Services Turn On Security Event Email Notification Port Forwarding Service Add a Custom ServiceTo configure port forwarding to a local server Select Advanced Port Forwarding/Port Triggering To add a custom service Application Example Making a Local Web Server PublicTo make a local Web server public To set up port triggering Port Triggering Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box Content Filtering Settings Network Maintenance Upgrade the Firmware Automatic Firmware Check Clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box Manually Check for Firmware UpgradesTo turn off the automatic firmware check at login Stop the Automatic Firmware Check Manage the Configuration File Back Up View Router Status RestoreInternet Port Settings Erase Wireless Port LAN Port Local PortsShow Statistics Connection Status Port View Attached Devices USB Storage USB Drive Requirements File-Sharing ScenariosShare Photos within Your Home Network USB Storage Basic Settings Share Large Files with FTP over the Internet Basic Settings Screen Fields and Buttons Edit a Network Folder USB Storage Advanced Settings Access Method Unmount a USB Drive Create a Network Folder Approved USB Devices Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Select Maintenance Router Status Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network SettingsAccess the Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely with FTP Locate the Internet Port IP Address Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows ME Advanced Settings WAN Setup Default DMZ Server To assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server To set up Dynamic DNS Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check boxDynamic DNS LAN Setup To change the LAN settingsLAN IP address To reserve an IP address LAN Setup Screen SettingsIP Address Reservation To edit or delete a reserved address entry Quality of Service QoS QoS for Internet Access Advanced Wireless Settings To view or change advanced wireless settings Wireless Advanced Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WPS SettingsWireless Card Access List Remote Management Access To configure your router for remote management Select the Turn Remote Management On check box Static Routes Static Route Example Add a Static Route Universal Plug and Play IPv6 Traffic Meter To monitor traffic on your wireless router Advanced USB Settings Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks Advanced Settings Set Up a Repeater with Wireless Client Association To set up a repeater with wireless client association Advanced Settings Troubleshooting Quick Tips Power LEDWireless Settings Sequence to Restart Your Network Power LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshooting with the LEDsNetwork Settings LEDs Never Turn Off Cannot Log In to the Wireless Router Wireless LED Is OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet To check the WAN IP address Changes Not Saved Incorrect Date or Time Wireless Connectivity Restoring the Factory Settings and PasswordWireless Signal Strength Factory Settings Feature Default Behavior DMZ Technical Specifications WNDR4000 Router Specifications Netgear Dual Band Wireless Regulatory Compliance InformationEurope EU Declaration of Conformity 1999/5/ΕΚ FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement FCC CautionIndustry Canada Avertissement Index Index TCP/IP Wireless security 26 wireless security options