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NETGEAR WNDR4500 user manual Administration, Managing your network

Models: WNDR4500

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8. Administration	8
Managing your network

This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. See also Remote Management on page 105 for information about upgrading or checking the status of your router over the Internet, and Traffic Meter on page 109 for information about monitoring the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router’s Internet port.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•Upgrade the Router Firmware

•View Router Status

•View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access

•Manage the Configuration File

•Set Password

•Time Machine

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NETGEAR WNDR4500 user manual Administration, Managing your network

Contents

October 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500Support Contents USB Storage Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting to know your router Hardware SetupPosition Your Router Unpack Your RouterFront Panel Hardware FeaturesLED Label Back PanelGetting Started with Netgear Genie Connecting to the routerTypes of Logins and Access Router Setup PreparationWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DhcpNetgear genie Setup  To use Netgear genie to set up your routerBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Upgrade Router Firmware Use Netgear genie after InstallationRouter Dashboard Basic Home Screen Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual MethodYour Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic SettingsInternet 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 SettingsRegion Selection Wireless Settings Screen FieldsWireless 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 networkWPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security OptionsNetgear genie Advanced Home Specifying custom settingsSetup 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 SetupLAN TCP/IP Setup LAN Setup Screen SettingsUse the Router as a Dhcp Server Use Router as a Dhcp Server To reserve an IP address Address ReservationQuality 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 GamingClick the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a Router LAN PortClick Add Priority Rule QoS for a MAC Address To edit or delete a QoS policy Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS PolicyUSB Storage Accessing and configuring a USB storageReadySHARE Access USB Drive RequirementsFile-Sharing Scenarios Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing Sharing PhotosSharing Large Files over the Internet  To share files with your friends and familyBasic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder  To access your USB deviceUSB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Safely Remove a USB DriveSpecify Approved USB Devices Media Server SettingsSelect the Allow only approved devices check box  To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTPConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Ftp//10.1.65.4ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer  To set up ReadySHARE PrinterN900 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 ConfigurationScan with a Multi-Function Printer USB Speaker To control a USB speaker Desktop Netgear genie Security Keeping unwanted content out of your networkKeyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domain To specify a trusted computer  To block services Block Services Port FilteringN900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500  To schedule blocking Schedule BlockingSecurity Event Email Notifications  To set up email notificationsManaging your network AdministrationUpgrade the Router Firmware View Router Status Internet Provider WAN SetupRouter Information Hardware Version. The router modelSystem up time and poll interval statistics Statistics ButtonView connection status information Connection Status ButtonWireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Guest Network 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessN900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Back Up Settings Manage the Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed upErase Password Recovery Set PasswordSet Up Time Machine  To set up Time MachineTime Machine  To access the drive Access the Connected USB Hard DriveTime 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 MBRAdvanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function WDSWireless 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 UnitPort Forwarding and Triggering Remote Computer Access BasicsDestination port number Port Triggering to Open Incoming PortsPort Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering  To set up port forwarding Set Up Port Forwarding to Local ServersAdd a Custom Service Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public  To edit or delete a port forwarding entryUniversal Plug and Play on Set Up Port Triggering100 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 typeTraffic Meter Troubleshooting Network Settings Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your NetworkTroubleshooting with the LEDs Power/Test LED Is Off or BlinkingPower/Test LED Stays Amber LEDs Never Turn Off Wireless LEDs Are OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks AmberCannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet115 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting PPPoESelect Administration Router Status  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connectionRestore the Factory Settings and Password Wireless ConnectivityWireless Signal Strength Changes Not SavedTroubleshoot 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 Settings121 WNDR4500 Router specifications Technical Specifications123 Notification of Compliance Netgear Dual Band WirelessIndustry Canada Interference Reduction Table 127 Index128 129 130

8. Administration

Managing your network