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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual

Unpack Your Wireless Router

Your box should contain the following items:

•N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000

•Router stand

•AC power adapter (plug varies by region)

•Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable

•Resource CD

•Installation guide with cabling and wireless router setup instructions

If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

Hardware Features

Before you cable your wireless router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.

Front Panel

The wireless router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons.

Power Internet 2.4 GHz 5 GHz LAN Ports USB Wireless WPS (1–4)

Figure 1. Front panel LEDs and icons

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NETGEAR WNDR4000, N750 user manual Unpack Your Wireless Router, Hardware Features, Front Panel

Contents

N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Statement of Conditions Technical SupportTrademarks Contents Content Filtering Settings Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Front Panel Unpack Your Wireless RouterHardware Features 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 Log Out Manually Types of LoginsTo change the password 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 To set up a wireless guest network Wireless Guest NetworksSet Up WPA Security Option and Passphrase Wireless Settings Content Filtering Settings Logs Activation and Administration Examples of Log Messages Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic Delete Keyword or Domain Specify a Trusted Computer Block ServicesTo block access to Internet services 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 To make a local Web server public To add a custom serviceApplication Example Making 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 Show Statistics Wireless PortLAN Port Local Ports Connection Status Port View Attached Devices USB Storage Share Photos within Your Home Network USB Drive RequirementsFile-Sharing Scenarios 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 Select the Allow only approved devices check box Approved USB DevicesConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 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 Dynamic DNS To set up Dynamic DNSSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box LAN IP address LAN SetupTo change the LAN settings 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 Wireless Card Access List Wireless Advanced Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWPS Settings 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 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Log In to the Wireless RouterWireless LED Is Off Cannot Access the Internet To check the WAN IP address Changes Not Saved Incorrect Date or Time Wireless Signal Strength Wireless ConnectivityRestoring the Factory Settings and Password Factory Settings Feature Default Behavior DMZ Technical Specifications WNDR4000 Router Specifications Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Netgear Dual Band WirelessRegulatory Compliance Information 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