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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 User Manual

The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to right.

Icon	Description

Power	• Solid amber. The unit is starting up after being powered on.
	• Solid green. Power is supplied to the wireless router.
	• Off. Power is not supplied to the wireless router.
	• Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. See www.netgear.com/support.
	• Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button
	was pressed.
Internet	• Solid green. An IP address has been received; ready to transmit data.
	• Solid amber. The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected.
	• Off. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.

2.4 GHz	• Solid green. The 2.4 GHz wireless radio is operating.
	• Off. The 2.4 GHz wireless radio is off.

5 GHz	• Solid blue. The 5 GHz wireless radio is operating.
	• Off. The 5 GHz wireless radio is off.

LAN	• Solid green. The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device.
	• Solid amber. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device.
	• Off. No link is detected on this port.

USB	• Solid green. The USB device had been accepted by the router and is ready to be used.
	• Blinking green. The USB device is in use.
	• Off. No USB device is connected, or the Safely Remove Hardware button has been
	clicked and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.

Wireless	Pressing this button turns the wireless radios on and off.
button	• On. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios are on.
	• Off. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios are off, and the 24 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs
	are off.

WPS button	Pressing this button allows you to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to add a wireless
	device or computer to your network (see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on
	page 28. The WPS LED blinks for 2 minutes during this process.

Chapter 1. Hardware Setup 9

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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 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Wireless Router Setup PreparationReplace an Existing Router Gather ISP Information 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 Wireless Security Options Wireless Security CompatibilityTurn Off Wireless Connectivity Security Basics Restrict Access by MAC Address Disable Ssid BroadcastAdd Clients Computers or Devices to Your Network Manual Method 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 To configure port forwarding to a local server Add a Custom ServiceService 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 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 To turn off the automatic firmware check at login Manually Check for Firmware UpgradesClear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box Stop the Automatic Firmware Check Back Up Manage the Configuration File Internet Port Settings RestoreView Router Status Erase 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 Access the Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely with FTP Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network SettingsSelect Maintenance Router Status Locate the Internet Port IP Address 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 IP Address Reservation LAN Setup Screen SettingsTo reserve an IP address To edit or delete a reserved address entry 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 Wireless Settings Power LEDQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Network Settings Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower LED Is Off or Blinking LEDs Never Turn Off 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 Industry Canada FCC CautionImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement Avertissement Index Index TCP/IP Wireless security 26 wireless security options