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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500

Table 4. Factory default settings (Continued)

	Feature		Default behavior

	Local network	DHCP starting IP address	192.168.1.2
	(LAN) continued
	(LAN) continued	DHCP ending IP address	192.168.1.254
		DHCP ending IP address	192.168.1.254

		DMZ	Disabled

		Time zone	GMT for WW except NA and GR, GMT+1 for GR, GMT-8
			for NA
		Time zone adjusted for daylight	Disabled
		savings time

		SNMP	Disabled

	Firewall	Inbound (communications coming	Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the HTTP port)
		in from the Internet)

		Outbound (communications going	Enabled (all)
		out to the Internet)

		Source MAC filtering	Disabled

	Wireless	Wireless communication	Enabled

		SSID name	See router label

		Security	WPA2-PSK (AES)

		Broadcast SSID	Enabled

		Transmission speed	Auto*
		Country/region	United States in the US; otherwise varies by region

		RF channel	6 until region selected

		Operating mode	Up to 217 Mbps

		Data rate	Best

		Output power	Full

	Firewall	Inbound (communications coming	Disabled (bars all unsolicited requests)
		in from the Internet)

		Outbound (communications going	Enabled (all)
		out to the Internet)

*. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

Supplemental Information

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Contents

N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Trademarks Technical SupportStatement 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 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security Settings  To use Netgear Genie to set up your router Netgear Genie SetupBrowse 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 Genie Basic Settings Internet Setup Screen Fields Internet SetupDoes 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 FieldsRegion 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 WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server 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 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 SetupSet 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 AccessFile-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 Media Server Settings Specify Approved USB Devices Select the Allow only approved devices check box 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 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 LAN Port 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 Manage the Configuration File Do not interrupt the reboot process Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up 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  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 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 typeTraffic Meter 103 Troubleshooting Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick Tips Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshooting with the LEDsPower/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 109  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 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 115 WNDR4500 Router specifications Technical Specifications 117 Regulatory Compliance Information Netgear Dual Band WirelessEurope EU Declaration of Conformity 119 FCC Caution FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States GPL License Agreement Industry CanadaImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement Avertissement Interference Reduction Table Index 124 125 126