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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500

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Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 100 up time, system 73

upgrading firmware 16, 71

USB

advanced configuration 49 basic storage settings 47 drive requirements 45 file sharing 45 ReadySHARE access 45, 48 remote computer connection 53 specifying approved devices 52 unmounting a USB drive 51

USB devices, approved 52 user-defined services 66

WPA2-PSK encryption 28 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode 28 WPS button 18

WPS-PSK encryption 28 WPS-PSK+ WPA2-PSK encryption 28

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viewing logs 76

router status 72

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WAN IP address, troubleshooting 108 WAN setup 33

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 18, 31 devices, adding 18

wireless channel 26

wireless connection, troubleshooting 111 wireless connections 8

wireless devices,adding to the network 18 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 82, 83 Wireless LED, troubleshooting and 107, 108 wireless mode 26

wireless network name (SSID) broadcast 26 described 26

product label 12 wireless network settings 26 wireless radio 81

wireless repeating 82, 83 base station 84 repeater unit 85

wireless security options 28

wireless settings 24, 76 checking for correct 105 SSID broadcast 26

WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) 39 WPA encryption 28 WPA2 encryption 28

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Contents

N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions Contents Genie Advanced Home Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router Position Your Router Hardware Features Front Panel LED Back Panel Router, rear view Label Getting Started with Netgear Genie Wireless Devices and Security Settings Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Netgear Genie Setup  To use Netgear Genie to set up your routerBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Use Netgear Genie after Installation Upgrade Router Firmware Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen  To use WPS to join the wireless network Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Manual Method Genie Basic Settings Internet Setup Internet Setup Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet IP Address Attached Devices Parental Controls ReadySHARE USB Storage Basic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/nRegion Selection Security Options Settings Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase  To set up a guest network Guest Networks Guest Network Wireless Security Options WPA Encryption 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  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Common MTU Sizes LAN Setup  To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Screen Settings Use the Router as a Dhcp Server Address Reservation  To reserve an IP address Quality of Service QoS Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsSet Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for a Router LAN Port Click the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a MAC Address Click Add Priority Rule Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy  To edit or delete a QoS policy USB Storage ReadySHARE Access USB Drive RequirementsFile-Sharing Scenarios Sharing Large Files over the Internet Sharing PhotosStoring Files in a Central Location for Printing  To share files with your friends and family Basic Settings  To access your USB device Add or Edit a Network Folder USB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Media Server Settings Safely Remove a USB Drive Specify Approved USB Devices Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Select the Allow only approved devices check box ReadySHARE Printer  To set up ReadySHARE Printer 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 Control Center Configuration USB Printer 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 Block Services Port Filtering  To block services Schedule Blocking Security Event Email Notifications  To schedule blocking  To set up email notifications Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware Router Information Internet Provider WAN SetupView Router Status LAN Port Statistics Button System up time and poll interval statistics Connection Status Button View connection status information Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Guest Network 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Manage the Configuration File  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot process Set Password Password Recovery Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function Set Up the Base Station  To set up the base station Set Up a Repeater Unit  To configure the router as a repeater unit Remote Computer Access Basics Port Forwarding and Triggering Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Destination port number Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers  To set up port forwarding Add a Custom Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry  To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Set Up Port Triggering Universal Plug and Play on 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 USB Settings Universal Plug and Play  To turn on Universal Plug and Play  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6Traffic Meter 103 Troubleshooting Quick Tips Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Sequence to Restart Your Network Troubleshooting with the LEDs Power/Test LED Is Off or BlinkingPower/Test LED Stays Amber Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Wireless LEDs Are OffLEDs Never Turn Off Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks Amber Cannot Access the Internet Cannot Log In to the Router 109 Select Administration Router Status Troubleshooting PPPoETroubleshooting Internet Browsing  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Wireless Signal Strength Wireless ConnectivityRestore the Factory Settings and Password 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 Factory Settings Supplemental Information 115 Technical Specifications WNDR4500 Router specifications 117 Netgear Dual Band Wireless Regulatory Compliance InformationEurope EU Declaration of Conformity 119 FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Caution Avertissement Industry CanadaImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement GPL License Agreement Interference Reduction Table Index 124 125 126