NETGEAR WNDR4500 U, V, W

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N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500

U

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

V

viewing

logs 76

router status 72

W

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

WPA2-PSK encryption 28

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode 28

WPS button 18

WPS-PSK encryption 28

WPS-PSK+ WPA2-PSK encryption 28

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 A B C D F G H I K P Q R S T U V W