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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500
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Troubleshooting
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Wireless Signal Strength
Password
Default DMZ Server
Login
Administration
Basic Wireless Settings
Control Center Configuration
Set Up QoS for Internet Access
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N900 Wireless Dual Band
Gigabit Router WNDR4500
User Manual
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
December 2011
202-10875-04
v1.0
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Contents
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500
Trademarks
Technical Support
Statement of Conditions
Contents
Genie Advanced Home
Administration
Appendix a Supplemental Information
Hardware Setup
Position Your Router
Unpack Your Router
Front Panel
Hardware Features
LED
Router, rear view
Back Panel
Label
Getting Started with Netgear Genie
Types of Logins and Access
Router Setup Preparation
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp
To use Netgear Genie to set up your router
Netgear Genie Setup
Browse 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
Genie Basic Settings
Internet Setup Screen Fields
Internet Setup
Does 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
Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
Region Selection
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
Security Options Settings
Guest Networks
To set up a guest network
WPA Encryption
Guest Network Wireless Security Options
Genie Advanced Home
Setup Wizard
Select Advanced WPS Wizard
WPS Wizard
Select either Push Button or PIN Number
Setup Menu
WAN Setup
To set up a default DMZ server
Default DMZ Server
Change the MTU Size
Common MTU Sizes
To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup
To change the LAN settings
LAN Setup
Use the Router as a Dhcp Server
LAN Setup Screen Settings
To reserve an IP address
Address Reservation
Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications
Quality of Service QoS Setup
Set 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
USB Drive Requirements
ReadySHARE Access
File-Sharing Scenarios
Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing
Sharing Photos
Sharing 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
Media Server Settings
Specify Approved USB Devices
To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser
Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
Select the Allow only approved devices check box
ReadySHARE Printer
ReadySHARE Printer
To set up ReadySHARE Printer
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500
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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500
USB Control Center Utility
USB Printer
Control Center Configuration
USB Speaker
Scan with a Multi-Function Printer
To control a USB speaker
Desktop Netgear Genie
Security
To delete a keyword or domain
Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic
To specify a trusted computer
To block services
Block Services Port Filtering
Schedule Blocking
To schedule blocking
Security Event Email Notifications
To set up email notifications
Administration
Upgrade the Router Firmware
View Router Status
Internet Provider WAN Setup
Router Information
LAN Port
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
Manage the Configuration File
Restore Configuration Settings
Back Up Settings
To restore configuration settings that you backed up
Do not interrupt the reboot process
Password Recovery
Set Password
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 Service
Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public
To edit or delete a port forwarding entry
Universal Plug and Play on
Set Up Port Triggering
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500
Dynamic DNS
Forward traffic to a changing IP address
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
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Troubleshooting
Network Settings
Wireless Settings
Quick Tips
Sequence to Restart Your Network
Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking
Troubleshooting with the LEDs
Power/Test LED Stays Amber
LEDs Never Turn Off
Wireless LEDs Are Off
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off
Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks Amber
Cannot Log In to the Router
Cannot Access the Internet
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Troubleshooting Internet Browsing
Troubleshooting PPPoE
Select Administration Router Status
To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection
Restore the Factory Settings and Password
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless Signal Strength
Changes Not Saved
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
To ping the router from a running Windows PC
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
Supplemental Information
Factory Settings
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WNDR4500 Router specifications
Technical Specifications
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Regulatory Compliance Information
Netgear Dual Band Wireless
Europe EU Declaration of Conformity
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FCC Caution
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement
Industry Canada
Avertissement
GPL License Agreement
Interference Reduction Table
Index
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