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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual

4.Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade to display the following screen:

5.Click Browse, and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img).

6.Click Upload to send the firmware to the wireless router.

When the upload is complete, your wireless router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether or not you need to reconfigure the wireless router after upgrading.

Manage the Configuration File

The wireless router configuration settings are stored in a configuration file (*.cfg). This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or used to revert to factory default settings.

Back Up

1.Select Maintenance > Backup Settings to display the following screen:

2.Click Save to save a copy of the current settings.

3.Choose a location to store the .cfg file that is on a computer on your network.

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NETGEAR WNDR4000, N750 user manual Manage the Configuration File, Back Up

Contents

N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Trademarks Technical SupportStatement of Conditions Contents Content Filtering Settings Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Hardware Features Unpack Your Wireless RouterFront 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 Wireless Router Setup Preparation Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DhcpReplace an Existing Router 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 To change the password Types of LoginsLog Out Manually Wireless Settings Wireless Security Compatibility Wireless Security OptionsTurn Off Wireless Connectivity Security Basics Disable Ssid Broadcast Restrict Access by MAC AddressAdd Clients Computers or Devices to Your Network 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 Set Up WPA Security Option and Passphrase Wireless Guest NetworksTo 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 To block access to Internet services Block ServicesSpecify a Trusted Computer Content Filtering Settings Set the Time Zone Schedule Services Turn On Security Event Email Notification Port Forwarding Add a Custom Service To configure port forwarding to a local serverService Select Advanced Port Forwarding/Port Triggering Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public To add a custom serviceTo 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 Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades To turn off the automatic firmware check at loginClear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box Stop the Automatic Firmware Check Manage the Configuration File Back Up Restore Internet Port SettingsView Router Status Erase LAN Port Local Ports Wireless PortShow Statistics Connection Status Port View Attached Devices USB Storage File-Sharing Scenarios USB Drive RequirementsShare 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 Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Approved USB DevicesSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings Access the Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely with FTPSelect Maintenance Router Status 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 Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box To set up Dynamic DNSDynamic DNS To change the LAN settings LAN SetupLAN IP address LAN Setup Screen Settings IP Address ReservationTo reserve an IP address 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 WPS Settings Wireless Advanced Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWireless 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 Power LED Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Troubleshooting with the LEDs Network SettingsPower LED Is Off or Blinking LEDs Never Turn Off Wireless LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the Wireless RouterInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet To check the WAN IP address Changes Not Saved Incorrect Date or Time Restoring the Factory Settings and Password Wireless ConnectivityWireless Signal Strength Factory Settings Feature Default Behavior DMZ Technical Specifications WNDR4000 Router Specifications Regulatory Compliance Information Netgear Dual Band WirelessEurope EU Declaration of Conformity 1999/5/ΕΚ FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User FCC Caution Industry CanadaImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement Avertissement Index Index TCP/IP Wireless security 26 wireless security options