Hardware Features, Front Panel | NETGEAR WNDR4500 guide

N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500

•Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs, or the base of a cordless phone or 2.4 GHz cordless phone.

•Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal.

When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

Hardware Features

Before you cable your 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 router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure.

WPS button and LED

Wireless On/Off button

Power

Internet

2.4 wireless network

5 GHz wireless network

Etherent LAN ports 1–4

USB port 1

USB port 2

Router stand (attached)

Figure 2. Router, front view

Hardware Setup

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NETGEAR WNDR4500 user manual Hardware Features, Front Panel

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 Types of Logins and Access Router Setup PreparationWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp 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 Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual Method 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 LAN 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 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 Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing Sharing PhotosSharing Large Files over the Internet  To share files with your friends and family 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  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//10.1.65.4 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 View Router Status Internet Provider WAN SetupRouter Information Hardware Version. The router model 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 Back Up Settings Manage the Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up 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 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 entry 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 Network Settings Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Troubleshooting 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 Amber Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet 115 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting PPPoESelect Administration Router Status  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Restore the Factory Settings and Password Wireless ConnectivityWireless Signal Strength Changes Not Saved 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