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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual

Stop the Automatic Firmware Check

You can turn the automatic firmware checking off and check for firmware updates manually if you prefer. See the following section, Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades .

To turn off the automatic firmware check at login:

1.Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade. The following screen displays:

2.Clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.

Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades

You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product.

WARNING!

When uploading firmware to the wireless router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.

1.Select Maintenance > Router Status and make a note of the wireless router firmware version number.

2.Go to the WNDR4000 support page on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support.

3.If the firmware version on the NETGEAR website is newer than the firmware on your wireless router, download the file to your computer.

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NETGEAR N750, WNDR4000 user manual Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades, Stop the Automatic Firmware Check

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