Hardware Setup | NETGEAR N750, WNDR4000 specification

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1. Hardware Setup

The N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL). It has is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers, lets you block unsafe Internet content and applications, and protects the devices (PCs, gaming consoles, and so on) that you connect to your home network.

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com.

If you have not already set up your new wireless router using the installation guide that comes in the box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. Chapter 2, Set Up Your Internet Connection explains how to set up your Internet connection.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Unpack Your Wireless Router

•Hardware Features

•Position Your Router

•Cable Your Router

•Verify the Cabling

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NETGEAR N750, WNDR4000 user manual Hardware Setup

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 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 To change the password Types of LoginsLog 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 Set Up WPA Security Option and Passphrase Wireless Guest NetworksTo 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 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 Select Advanced Port Forwarding/Port Triggering Add a Custom ServiceTo configure port forwarding to a local server Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public To add a custom serviceTo 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 LAN Port Local Ports Wireless PortShow Statistics Port Connection Status View Attached Devices USB Storage File-Sharing Scenarios USB Drive RequirementsShare 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 Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Approved USB DevicesSelect 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 Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box To set up Dynamic DNSDynamic DNS To change the LAN settings LAN SetupLAN 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 WPS Settings Wireless Advanced Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWireless 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 Wireless LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the Wireless RouterInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off To check the WAN IP address Cannot Access the Internet Incorrect Date or Time Changes Not Saved Restoring the Factory Settings and Password Wireless ConnectivityWireless Signal Strength Feature Default Behavior Factory Settings DMZ WNDR4000 Router Specifications Technical Specifications Regulatory Compliance Information Netgear Dual Band WirelessEurope 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