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WNDR4500 user manual
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126 pages, 5.16 Mb
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
December 2011
202-10875-04
v1.0
N900 Wireless Dual Band
Gigabit Router WNDR4500
User Manual
Contents
Main
Page
Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie
Chapter 3 Genie Basic Settings
Chapter 4 Genie Advanced Home
Chapter 5 USB Storage
Chapter 6 ReadySHARE Printer
Chapter 7 Security
Chapter 8 Administration
Chapter 9 Advanced Settings
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index
Getting to know your router
Unpack Your Router
Position Your Router
Hardware Features
Front Panel
Page
Back Panel
Label
Connecting to the router
Router Setup Preparation
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
Gather ISP Information
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Types of Logins and Access
NETGEAR Genie Setup
Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation
Upgrade Router Firmware
Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
Manual Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Your Internet connection and network
Internet Setup
Internet Setup Screen Fields
Page
Attached Devices
Page
Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
Region Selection
Wireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n
Security Options Settings
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
Guest Networks
Guest Network Wireless Security Options
WPA Encryption
Specifying custom settings
Setup Wizard
WPS Wizard
Setup Menu
WAN Setup
Default DMZ Server
Change the MTU Size
Page
LAN Setup
LAN Setup Screen Settings
LAN TCP/IP Setup
Use Router as a DHCP Server
Address Reservation
Use the Router as a DHCP Server
Address Reservation
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup
Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications
Set Up QoS for Internet Access
QoS for Applications and Online Gaming
QoS for a Router LAN Port
QoS for a MAC Address
Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy
Accessing and configuring a USB storage drive
USB Drive Requirements
ReadySHARE Access
File-Sharing Scenarios
Sharing Photos
Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing
Sharing Large Files over the Internet
Basic Settings
Add or Edit a Network Folder
USB Storage Advanced Settings
Available Network Folders
Safely Remove a USB Drive
Media Server Settings
Specify Approved USB Devices
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
Access the Routers USB Drive Remotely Using FTP
Page
ReadySHARE Printer
Page
Page
Page
Page
USB Control Center Utility
Control Center Configuration
USB Printer
Scan with a Multi-Function Printer
USB Speaker
Desktop NETGEAR Genie
Keeping unwanted content out of your network
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic
Block Services (Port Filtering)
Schedule Blocking
Security Event Email Notifications
Page
Managing your network
Upgrade the Router Firmware
View Router Status
Router Information
Internet Provider (WAN) Setup
Statistics Button
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
Manage the Configuration File
Back Up Settings
Restore Configuration Settings
Erase
Set Password
Password Recovery
Page
Advanced Wireless Settings
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)
Wireless Repeating Function
Set Up the Base Station
Set Up a Repeater Unit
Port Forwarding and Triggering
Remote Computer Access Basics
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers
Add a Custom Service
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public
Set Up Port Triggering
Page
Dynamic DNS
Page
Static Routes
Page
Remote Management
USB Settings
Universal Plug and Play
Page
IPv6
Traffic Meter
Page
Page
Quick Tips
Sequence to Restart Your Network
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
Wireless Settings
Network Settings
Troubleshooting with the LEDs
Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking
Power/Test LED Stays Amber
LEDs Never Turn Off
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off
Wireless LEDs Are Off
The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber
Cannot Log In to the Router
Cannot Access the Internet
Page
Troubleshooting PPPoE
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing
Changes Not Saved
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless Signal Strength
Restore the Factory Settings and Password
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
A
Factory Settings
Table 4. Factory default settings (Continued)
Technical Specifications
Table 5. WNDR4500 Router specifications
Table 5. WNDR4500 Router specifications (Continued)
B
B. Notification of Compliance
NETGEAR Dual Band - Wireless
Regulatory Compliance Information
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
EDOC in Languages of the European Community
Page
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
FCC Declaration of Conformity
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
Industry Canada
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement:
Caution:
NOTE IMPORTANTE: Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Interference Reduction Table
Index
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