Index | NETGEAR WNDR4500 specs

Index

A

access remote 99 viewing logs 76

access points 82

accessing remote computer 86

adding

custom service 91 priority rules 40

address reservation 38 advertisement period 101 alerts, emailing 68

applications, QoS for online gaming 40 approved USB devices 52

attached devices 22

authentication, required by mail server 69 automatic firmware checking 71 automatic Internet connection 30

B

back panel 11

backing up configuration 78 base station, setting up 84

blocking

inbound traffic 86 keywords 65 services 66 sites 65

box contents 8

C

cables, checking 105 changes not saved, router 111 compliance 118 configuration file 77, 78

configuring

DMZ server 34 Dynamic DNS 96 NAT 33

port forwarding 90 port triggering 93

QoS 39 repeater unit 85

user-defined services 66 connecting wirelessly 8 country setting 30 crossover cable 107 CTS/RTS Threshold 81

custom service (port forwarding) 91

D

dashboard 17

data packets, fragmented 34 default DMZ server 34

default factory settings, list of 114 default factory settings, restoring 78, 111 default gateway 74

deleting configuration 78 keywords 65

denial of service (DoS) protection 64 devices, attached 22

DHCP server 37, 74 DHCP setting 73 DMZ server 34

DNS addresses troubleshooting 109

DNS servers 86

Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses 21, 73 Dynamic DNS 95

DynDNS.org 95

E

electromagnetic emissions 116 email notices 68

encryption keys 28 erasing configuration 78 Ethernet cables, checking 105

Ethernet LED, troubleshooting and 106, 107

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NETGEAR WNDR4500 user manual Index

Contents

N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Technical Support TrademarksStatement 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 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 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 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 Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/nRegion 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 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 Use the Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen Settings  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 ReadySHARE Access USB Drive RequirementsFile-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 Scan with a Multi-Function Printer USB Speaker To control a USB speaker Desktop Netgear Genie Security Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domain 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  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6Traffic Meter 103 Troubleshooting Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick Tips Troubleshooting with the LEDs Power/Test LED Is Off or BlinkingPower/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 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 115 WNDR4500 Router specifications Technical Specifications 117 Netgear Dual Band Wireless Regulatory Compliance InformationEurope 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