Guest Network Wireless Security Options | NETGEAR WNDR4500 specification

N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500

Guest Network Wireless Security Options

A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption.

This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to use which option. Note that it is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless security. NETGEAR does not recommend this.

WPA Encryption

WPA encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This seal means the product is authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org/) because it complies with the worldwide single standard for high-speed wireless local area networking.

WPA uses a passphrase to perform authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points. It is superseded by WPA2-PSK.

WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA-PSK. It is advertised to be theoretically indecipherable due to the greater degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets higher speed because it is usually implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is usually implemented through software. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key.

WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients. WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed and security. The product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA client software should have instructions about configuring their WPA settings.

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Contents

October 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Support Contents USB Storage Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting to know your router Hardware Setup Position Your Router Unpack Your Router Front Panel Hardware Features LED Label Back Panel Getting Started with Netgear Genie Connecting to the router Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security Settings Netgear genie Setup  To use Netgear genie to set up your routerBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Upgrade Router Firmware Use Netgear genie after Installation Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen Manual Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To use WPS to join the wireless network Your Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic Settings Internet Setup Internet Setup Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet IP Address Attached Devices ReadySHARE USB Storage Parental Controls  To view or change basic wireless settings Basic Wireless Settings Region Selection Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n Security Options SettingsChange WPA Security Option and Passphrase Guest Networks  To set up a guest network WPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security Options Netgear genie Advanced Home Specifying custom settings Setup Wizard WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the MTU Size Common MTU Sizes  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Use Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen SettingsLAN TCP/IP Setup Use the Router as a Dhcp Server  To reserve an IP address Address Reservation Quality of Service QoS Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsSet Up QoS for Internet Access  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Click the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a Router LAN Port Click Add Priority Rule QoS for a MAC Address  To edit or delete a QoS policy Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy USB Storage Accessing and configuring a USB storage ReadySHARE Access USB Drive RequirementsFile-Sharing Scenarios  To share files with your friends and family Sharing PhotosStoring Files in a Central Location for Printing Sharing Large Files over the Internet Basic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder  To access your USB device USB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Safely Remove a USB Drive Specify Approved USB Devices Media Server Settings Select the Allow only approved devices check box Ftp//10.1.65.4 Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer  To set up ReadySHARE Printer N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 USB Control Center Utility USB Printer Control Center Configuration Scan with a Multi-Function Printer USB Speaker To control a USB speaker Desktop Netgear genie Security Keeping unwanted content out of your network Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domain To specify a trusted computer  To block services Block Services Port Filtering N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500  To schedule blocking Schedule Blocking Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notifications Managing your network Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware Hardware Version. The router model Internet Provider WAN SetupView Router Status Router Information System up time and poll interval statistics Statistics Button View connection status information Connection Status Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Guest Network 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings Restore Configuration Settings Erase Password Recovery Set Password Set Up Time Machine  To set up Time MachineTime Machine  To access the drive Access the Connected USB Hard Drive Time Machine Before You Back up a Large Amount of Data N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Change the Partition Scheme Select Guid Partition Table or Master Boot Record MBR Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless Repeating Function  To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station  To configure the router as a repeater unit Set Up a Repeater Unit Port Forwarding and Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics Destination port number Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering  To set up port forwarding Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Add a Custom Service  To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Universal Plug and Play on Set Up Port Triggering 100 Dynamic DNS 102 Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management Universal Plug and Play USB Settings  To turn on Universal Plug and Play IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick Tips Troubleshooting with the LEDs Power/Test LED Is Off or BlinkingPower/Test LED Stays Amber Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks Amber Wireless LEDs Are OffLEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet 115  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Troubleshooting PPPoETroubleshooting Internet Browsing Select Administration Router Status Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityRestore the Factory Settings and Password Wireless Signal Strength Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router To ping the router from a running Windows PC Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory Settings 121 WNDR4500 Router specifications Technical Specifications 123 Notification of Compliance Netgear Dual Band Wireless Industry Canada Interference Reduction Table 127 Index 128 129 130