Getting Started with Netgear Genie | NETGEAR WNR200v4 instruction

2. Getting Started with NETGEAR		2
2. Getting Started with NETGEAR
	genie

Connect to the router

This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Router Setup Preparation

•Types of Logins and Access

•NETGEAR genie Setup

•Use NETGEAR genie after Installation

•Upgrade Router Firmware

•Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

•Change the Password

•Password Recovery

•Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network

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NETGEAR WNR200v4 user manual Getting Started with Netgear Genie, Connect to the router

Contents

N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4 Compliance SupportTrademarks Contents Genie Advanced Home Monitoring Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Get to know your router Hardware Features Unpack Your Router Front Panel Router front panel has the following status LEDs and button N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4 Front panel LED descriptions Back panel has the following buttons, ports, and connector Back Panel Position Your Router Label  To prepare your router for installation Cable Your Router Verify the Cabling Getting Started with Netgear Genie Connect to the router Router Setup Preparation Types of Logins and AccessWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Netgear genie Setup Use Netgear genie after Installation To use Netgear genie to set up your router Browse to http//routerlogin.net Upgrade Router Firmware Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen Basic screen Change the Password Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Password RecoveryManual Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To use WPS to join the wireless network Genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and network Internet Setup  To view or change the Internet setup Internet Setup Screen Fields Does Your ISP Require a Login? Select either Yes or No Basic Wireless Settings Internet IP Address  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode  To change the WPA wireless security option and passphrase  To configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise security WPA/WPA2 Enterprise  To configure WEP security Attached Devices Parental Controls Live Parent Controls screen  To set up Live Parental Controls Click the Take me to the status screen button Sign in to your OpenDNS account screen  To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest Network Guest Network Genie Basic Settings Specify custom settings Genie Advanced Home LAN Setup QoS Setup Setup Wizard  To launch the Setup Wizard WPS Wizard  To use the WPS Wizard Setup Menu WAN Setup Screen Settings WAN Setup To change the WAN settings Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server Change the MTU Size LAN Setup  To change the MTU size LAN Setup Screen Settings  To change the LAN settings Manage the Dhcp Server on the Router Use Router as a Dhcp Server Clear the Use Router as Dhcp Server check box Set Up Address Reservation To reserve an IP address  To edit or delete a reserved address entry QoS Setup Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service for Wireless Traffic To enable upstream QoS Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS Quality of Service Priority Rules and Internet Access Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check button  To view, change, or delete a QoS rule Genie Advanced Home  To create a QoS policy for an application or online game Click the Add Priority Rule button Create a QoS Rule for a Router LAN Port Create a QoS Rule for a MAC Address  To edit or delete a MAC address on the MAC Device List Existing QoS rules display Keep unwanted content out of your Security  To set up keyword blocking Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic Block Services Port Filtering Exempt a Computer from Blocking and Logging To delete a keyword or domain  To specify a trusted computer  To block services Security Schedule Blocking  To schedule blocking  To set up email notifications Security Event Email Notifications  To set up access control Allow or Block Access to Your NetworkSelect Advanced Security Access Control Select the Turn on Access Control check box View or Add Allowed Devices Not Connected to the Network Select the View list of allowed devices drop-down list View or Add Blocked Devices Not Connected to the Network Select the View list of blocked devices drop-down list Administration Manage your network Upgrade the Router Firmware  To check for new firmware and update your router View and Configure Logs  To view the log Back Up Settings Manage the Configuration File To configure which actions are logged Restore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed upDo not interrupt the reboot process Erase Do not interrupt the reboot process Advanced Settings Advanced Settings for Your Wireless Network Advanced Wireless Settings To change advanced settings for your wireless network Set Up a Wireless Schedule  To configure and enable the wireless schedule Set Up the WPS Settings  To change the WPS settings for your wireless network Wireless Access Point AP  To enable and configure AP mode Wireless Distribution System WDS Following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario Set Up the Base Station Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Set Up a Repeater Advanced Settings Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Configuration Concepts Remote Computer Access Basics 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 Click the Add Custom Service button Application Example Make a Local Web Server Public Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Set Up Port Triggering  To make a local web server public  To set up port triggering  To edit or delete a port triggering entry Dynamic DNS Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up Dynamic DNSDynupdate.no-ip.com  To set up a static route Static Routes  To edit or delete a static route Remote Management Universal Plug and Play Select the Turn Remote Management On check box Advanced Settings 105  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6 Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses IPv6 Auto Detect IPv6 Auto Config Advanced Settings 109 IPv6 6to4 Tunnel IPv6 Pass Through  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connectionIPv6 Fixed Advanced Settings 112  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server IPv6 Dhcp  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 PPPoE Traffic Meter  To start monitoring Internet traffic Advanced Settings 116 Advanced Settings 117 Monitoring Monitor your router and network traffic Router Status and Usage Information Screen Router Information Pane Internet Port PaneLAN Port  To display the Internet Port pane Select the Advanced tab Statistics  To view the traffic statistics Connection Status  To view the connection status Wireless Settings Pane PPPoE Connection Guest Network Pane  To display the Guest Network pane Select the Advanced tab Troubleshooting Wireless Settings Network SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Power LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays AmberTroubleshoot with the LEDs All LEDs Remain Lit after Startup Internet or LAN Port LEDs Are Off Wireless LED Is OffWPS Push N Connect Button Blinks Amber Cannot Access the Internet Cannot Log In to the Router Troubleshoot Internet Browsing  To check the WAN IP address Troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet Connection Changes Not Saved To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connection Wireless Connectivity Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityWireless Signal Strength Test the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Request timed out Troubleshooting 134 Supplemental Information Factory Settings WNR2000v4 router factory default settings Technical Specifications WNR2000v4 router specifications Index Numerics 139 140 141 142