N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit
Router WNDR4500
User Manual
October 2013
202-10875-06
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
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Contents
Unpack Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Router Setup Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Internet Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
WPS Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
USB Drive Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
ReadySHARE Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
File-Sharing Scenarios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ReadySHARE Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
USB Control Center Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Block Services (Port Filtering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
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Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Time Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Quick Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
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Wireless Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
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1.
Hardware Setup
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Getting to know your router
The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 provides you with an easy and secure
way to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed digital
subscriber line (DSL). It is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers, lets you
block unsafe Internet content and applications, and protects the devices (PCs, gaming consoles,
and so on) that you connect to your home network.
If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box,
explains how to set up your Internet connection.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Unpack Your Router
Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.
Figure 1. Check the package contents
Your box should contain the following items:
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AC power adapter (plug varies by region)
Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions
Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of
your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection
can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the
thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. For
best results, place your router:
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Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
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So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings
between the router and your other devices to a minimum.
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Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling
fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs, or the base of a cordless phone or 2.4
GHz cordless phone.
Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
Hardware Features
Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front
and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
Front Panel
The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure.
WPS button and LED
Wireless On/Off button
Power
Internet
2.4 wireless network
5 GHz wireless network
Etherent LAN ports 1–4
USB port 1
USB port 2
Router stand (attached)
Figure 2. Router, front view
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Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions
LED
Description
Power/Test
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Solid amber. The unit is starting up after being powered on.
Solid green. The power is on, and the router is ready.
Blinking amber. A firmware update is in progress.
Blinking green. The firmware is corrupt.
Blinking green and amber. The unit is in AP mode.
Off. Power is not supplied to the router.
Internet
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Solid amber. The IP address has not been acquired.
Solid green. An IP address has been received; ready to transmit data.
Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
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Solid blue. The wireless radio is operating.
Off. The wireless radio is off.
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Solid blue. The wireless radio is operating.
Off. The wireless radio is off.
LAN ports
1–4
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Solid green. The LAN port has detected a 1,000 Mpbs link with an attached device.
Solid amber. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device.
Off. No link is detected on this port.
USB
(2 LEDs)
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Solid. The USB device had been accepted by the router and is ready to be used.
Blinking. The USB device is in use.
Off. No USB device is connected, or the Safely Remove Hardware button has been clicked
and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.
The WLAN and WPS buttons toggle the WLAN and WPS functions on and off.
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WLAN On/Off button. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for 2 seconds
turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on and off. If the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs
are lit, then the wireless radio is on. If these LEDs are off, then the wireless radios are
turned off and you cannot connect wirelessly to the router.
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WPS button. You can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or
computer to your wireless network. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when
the router is trying to add the wireless device or computer. The LED stays solid green
when wireless security is enabled in the router.
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Back Panel
The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
USB ports
LAN Ethernet ports 1–4
Internet port
Reset button
Power
Power On/Off button
Figure 3. Router, rear view
Label
The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address,
and serial number.
Default Access Information
Serial number
MAC address
Preset WiFi Password
Preset SSID
Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router
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Getting Started with NETGEAR
genie
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Connecting 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:
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Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the
NETGEAR genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. However, before you
start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make sure the
laptops, PCs, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so
that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Gather ISP Information
If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your
router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider
(ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet.
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet
connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your
computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router
automatically logs you in.
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The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
ISP login name and password
Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2
wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the router.
Types of Logins and Access
There are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you
understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.
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ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you
with this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login
information, contact your service provider.
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Wireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label
located on the bottom of your router.
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NETGEAR genie Setup
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the
router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been
successfully completed. It takes about 15 minutes to complete.
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router:
1. Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet.
2. Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly (with
the preset security settings listed on the bottom label) to your router.
3. Launch your Internet browser.
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If this is the first time you are setting up the Internet connection for your router, the
browser automatically goes to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR genie
screen displays.
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If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See Use
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR genie setup. NETGEAR genie
guides you through connecting the router to the Internet.
If the browser cannot display the web page:
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Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or
wirelessly to the router.
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Make sure that the router is fully up and running. Its wireless LED should turn on.
Close and re-open the browser to make sure the browser does not cache the previous
page.
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Browse to http://routerlogin.net.
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to
obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
If the router does not connect to the Internet:
1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
contact NETGEAR technical support.
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Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an
Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR
genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router.
1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
The login window displays:
admin
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3. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in
lowercase letters.
Note: The router user name and password are different from the user name
and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins
Upgrade Router Firmware
When you set up your router and are connected to the Internet, the router automatically
checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed on the top
upgrading firmware.
Click the message when it shows up, and click Yes to upgrade the router with the latest
firmware. After the upgrade, the router restarts.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do
anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the
Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.
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Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet
connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to
view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top there is an
Advanced tab that is used to access additional menus and screens.
Language
Menus
(Click the
Advanced
tab to view
Dashboard
(Click to
view
more)
details)
Help
Figure 5. Router Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help
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Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the router.
Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.
Wireless. View or change the wireless settings for your router.
Attached Devices. View the devices connected to your network.
Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable
content from reaching your computers.
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ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the router, then it is displayed
here.
Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your router’s Internet
connection.
Advanced tab. Set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP
Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
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Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product
documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.
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Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment
guest network.
Manual Method
To connect manually:
1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device
(laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your router. This
software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2. Look for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of your network during
the setup process, look for the default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and select it. The default
SSID is located on the product label on the bottom of the router.
3. Enter the router password and click Connect. The default router passphrase is located on
the product label on the bottom of the router.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to
a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS, make sure that all wireless devices
to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection
process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that every device in the
network has the same security settings.
To use WPS to join the wireless network:
If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow these steps:
1. Press the WPS button on the router front panel
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2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS
instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your router.
3. Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices.
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NETGEAR genie Basic Settings
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Your Internet connection and network
This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie Basic Home screen,
shown in the following figure:
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Internet Setup
The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change ISP information.
1. From the Home screen, select Internet. The following screen displays:
Scroll to
view more
settings
The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether or not your
Internet connection requires a login.
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Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to
change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
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No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed.
2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine.
If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings.
3. Click Apply to save your settings.
4. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within
Internet Setup Screen Fields
The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen. Note
that which fields display in this screen depends on whether or not an ISP login is required.
Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no.
These fields display when no login is required:
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Account Name (If required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might
also be called the host name.
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Domain Name (If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
These fields display when your ISP requires a login:
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Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or
L2TP.
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Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an email address.
Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP.
Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login timeout, enter a new value in
minutes. This determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active after
there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a value of 0 (zero) means never log
out.
Internet IP Address.
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Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP
automatically assigns these addresses.
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Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP
address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP’s router to which your router will
connect.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses
based on their names.
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Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP
automatically assigns this address.
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Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS
addresses to the router during login, select this option, and enter the IP address of your
ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address used by the router on the Internet port.
Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when
your account is first opened. They will then accept traffic only from the MAC address of that
computer. This feature allows your router to use your computer’s MAC address (this is also
called cloning).
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Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
Use Computer MAC Address. The router will capture and use the MAC address of the
computer that you are now using. You have to use the one computer that is allowed by
the ISP.
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Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
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Attached Devices
You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here.
From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen:
Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have
joined the wireless network.
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# (number). The order in which the device joined the network.
IP Address. The IP address that the router assigned to this device when it joined the
network. Note that this number can change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the
network.
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MAC Address. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC
address is typically shown on the product label.
Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here.
You can click Refresh to update this screen.
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Parental Controls
The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you are
automatically directed to the Internet, where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls
or download the application. The following screen displays:
ReadySHARE USB Storage
You can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the router’s USB
port here. From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to display the USB Storage
(Basic Settings) screen:
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This screen displays the following:
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Network/Device Name. The default is \\readyshare. This is the name used to access the
USB device connected to the router.
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Available Network Folders. The folders on the USB device.
Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage.
You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web
browser. If Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted, and no other share
for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.
Read/Write Access. Shows the permissions and access controls on the network folder:
All – no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The user
name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is the
same one that you use to log in to the router. By default, it is password.
Folder Name. Full path used by the network folder.
Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).
Total/Free Space. Shows the current utilization of the storage device.
Edit. Click the Edit button to edit the Available Network Folders settings.
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Safely Remove a USB Device. Click to safely remove the USB device attached to your
router.
You can click Refresh to update this screen.
Basic Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.
The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router comes with preset security. This means that
the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption
protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom
of the unit.
Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
To view or change basic wireless settings:
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you do
decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in
a safe place where you can easily find it.
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If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless
security settings, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a
computer with a wired connection to access the router.
1. On the Basic Home screen, select Wireless to display the Wireless Settings screen.
You can scroll down to view the 5 GHz wireless network settings. The screen sections,
settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections.
2. Make any changes that are needed, and click Apply to save your settings.
3. Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect
wirelessly. If they do not, check the following:
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Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless
network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open
network (without wireless security) that they discover.
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Does your wireless device or computer show up on the Attached Devices screen? If it
does, then it is connected to the network.
If you are not sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look on the label on
the bottom of your router.
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
Region Selection
The location where the router is used. Select from the countries in the list. Note that in the
United States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable.
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Wireless Network
2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n
The b/g/n and a/n notation references the 802.11 standards of conformance. For instance,
the 2.4 b/g/n conforms to 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n at 2.4 GHz radio frequency.
Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, then wireless clients (computers or
wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or
access Ethernet devices on the network.
Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the router to broadcast its SSID so wireless
stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check box is
selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of Name
(SSID) check box, and click Apply.
Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character
(maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly
generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this.
Channel. This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. Enter a value from 1
through 13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be
operated.) Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost
connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to
see which is the best.
Mode. Up to 217 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices to join
the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. The 450 Mbps setting allows 802.11n devices to
connect at this speed.
Security Options Settings
The Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security
option and passphrase. Please note that NETGEAR recommends that you not change the
security option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section
explains how. Do not disable security.
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
1. Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.
2. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the
network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
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Guest Networks
Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without giving them
your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz
b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n.
To set up a guest network:
1. Select Basic > Guest Network to display the following screen:
2. For a 5 GHz network, scroll down to view that section of the Guest Network screen.
3. Select any of the following wireless settings:
Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled,
and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile.
Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, then wireless clients (computers
or wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each
other or access Ethernet devices on the network.
Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the wireless access point
broadcasts its name (SSID) to all wireless stations. Stations with no SSID can adopt the
correct SSID for connections to this access point.
Allow guest to access My Local Network. If this check box is selected, any user who
connects to this SSID has access to your local network, not just Internet access.
4. Give the guest network a name.
The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then
manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in
addition to the main nonguest SSID.
6. Click Apply to save your selections.
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Guest Network Wireless Security Options
A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices
receive authorization to connect to your network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several
options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption.
This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to
use which option. Note that it is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless
security. NETGEAR does not recommend this.
WPA Encryption
WPA encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This seal means
the product is authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org/) because it complies with
the worldwide single standard for high-speed wireless local area networking.
WPA uses a passphrase to perform authentication and generate the initial data encryption
keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and is
designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points.
It is superseded by WPA2-PSK.
WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA-PSK. It is advertised to be theoretically indecipherable due
to the greater degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets
higher speed because it is usually implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is usually
implemented through software. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate
the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key.
WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients.
WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed
and security. The product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA client software
should have instructions about configuring their WPA settings.
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Specifying custom settings
This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie Advanced Home screen,
shown in the following figure:
This screen is also
displayed through the
Administration menu.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters:
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Setup Wizard
The NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the router.
After setting up the router the first time, if you want to perform this task again, you can run
Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of the NETGEAR genie.
1. Select Setup Wizard to display the following screen:
2. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the router myself. If you select No, you are
3. If you selected Yes, click Next. The following screen displays:
The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to
determine your ISP configuration. The following screen displays:
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WPS Wizard
The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or
computer) to your network. On the client device you need to either press its WPS button or
locate its WPS PIN.
To use the WPS Wizard:
1. Select Advanced > WPS Wizard.
2. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a
wireless device or computer).
You can use either the push button or PIN method.
3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number.
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To use the push button method, either click the WPS button on this screen, or press
the WPS button located on the side of the router. Within 2 minutes, go to the wireless
client and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password.
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To use the PIN method, select the PIN Number radio button, enter the client security
PIN, and click Next.
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Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network
without entering a password.
The router attempts to add the WPS-capable device. The WPS LED
on the front of
the router blinks green. When the router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid
green, and the router WPS screen displays a confirmation message.
4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add another WPS client to your network.
Setup Menu
Select Advanced > Setup to display the Setup menu. The following selections are available:
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Internet Setup. This is a shortcut to the same Internet Setup screen that you can access
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Wireless Setup. This is a shortcut to the same Wireless Settings screen that you can
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Guest Network. This is a shortcut to the same Guest Network screen that you can
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WAN Setup
The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the
Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping on the WAN
(Internet) port. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup to view the following screen:
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Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against
denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, Teardrop Attack,
UDP Flood, ARP Attack, Spoofing ICMP, Null Scan, and many others. This should be
disabled only in special circumstances.
Default DMZ Server. This feature is sometimes helpful when you are playing online
games or videoconferencing. Be careful when using this feature because it makes the
details.
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Respond to Ping on Internet Port. If you want the router to respond to a ping from the
Internet, select this check box. Use this only as a diagnostic tool because it allows your
router to be discovered. Do not select this check box unless you have a specific reason.
Disable IGMP Proxying. IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network
(LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. You can select
this check box to disable the feature if you do not need it.
MTU Size (in bytes). The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet
networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs you might
need to reduce the MTU. This is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are
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NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes
inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the
LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point
applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. Open NAT provides a much
less secured firewall, but allows almost all Internet applications to function.
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Default DMZ Server
The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and
videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation
(NAT). The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work
correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well. In some
cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer’s IP address is
entered as the default DMZ server.
WARNING:
DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the
default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall
and is exposed to exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the
DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on
your network.
Incoming traffic from the Internet is usually discarded by the router unless the traffic is a
response to one of your local computers or a service that you have configured in the Port
Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have it
forwarded to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server.
To set up a default DMZ server:
1. On the WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server check box.
2. Type the IP address.
3. Click Apply.
Change the MTU Size
The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device
transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the
data packets travel through many devices along the way. If any device in the data path has a
lower MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets have to be split or “fragmented”
to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.
The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing
the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of
these situations occurs:
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You have problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical
support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. These
web-based applications might require an MTU change:
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A secure website that will not open, or displays only part of a web page
Yahoo email
MSN portal
America Online’s DSL service
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You use VPN and have severe performance problems.
You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you have
connectivity or performance problems.
Note: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication
problems such as the inability to access certain websites, frames
within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.
If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400. If you are
willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500
until the problem goes away. The following table describes common MTU sizes and
applications.
Table 2. Common MTU Sizes
MTU
Application
1500
The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This is the typical setting for
non-PPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers,
adapters, and switches.
1492
1472
1468
1460
1436
1400
576
Used in PPPoE environments.
Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)
Used in some DHCP environments.
Usable by AOL if you do not have large email attachments, for example.
Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.
Maximum size for AOL DSL.
Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.
To change the MTU size:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup.
2. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size between 64 and 1500.
3. Click Apply to save the settings.
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LAN Setup
The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).
The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act
as a DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is:
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LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1
Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0
These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks
and should be suitable for most applications. If your network has a requirement to use a
different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in the LAN Setup screen.
To change the LAN settings:
Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected
through the browser, you will be disconnected. You will have to open
a new connection to the new IP address and log in again.
1. Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup to display the following screen:
2. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following
3. Click Apply to save your changes.
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LAN Setup Screen Settings
LAN TCP/IP Setup
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IP Address. The LAN IP address of the router.
IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the router. Combined with the IP address, the
IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which
have to be reached through a gateway or router.
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RIP Direction. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing
information with other routers. This setting controls how the router sends and receives
RIP packets. Both is the default setting. With the Both or Out Only setting, the router
broadcasts its routing table periodically. With the Both or In Only setting, the router
incorporates the RIP information that it receives.
RIP Version. This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets
that the router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, the RIP
function is disabled.
RIP-1 is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you have an
unusual network setup.
RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2
format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.
Use Router as a DHCP Server
This check box is usually selected so that the router functions as a Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
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Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the
same subnet as the router.
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Ending IP Address. Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the
same subnet as the router.
Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer receives
the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP
addresses to servers that require permanent IP settings.
Use the Router as a DHCP Server
By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and
default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router’s LAN. The assigned
default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. The router assigns IP addresses to
the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen. Each pool address
is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. For most
applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router are satisfactory.
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You can specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address
and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as
the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a
range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you might want to save part of the
range for devices with fixed addresses.
The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:
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An IP address from the range you have defined
Subnet mask
Gateway IP address (the router’s LAN IP address)
Primary DNS server (if you entered a primary DNS address in the Internet Setup screen;
otherwise, the router’s LAN IP address)
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Secondary DNS server (if you entered a secondary DNS address in the Internet Setup
screen)
To use another device on your network as the DHCP server, or to manually configure the
network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box
and click Apply. Otherwise, leave this check box selected. If this service is not enabled and
no other DHCP server is available on your network, you need to set your computers’ IP
addresses manually or they will not be able to access the router.
Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always
receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP
addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.
To reserve an IP address:
1. In the Address Reservation section of the screen, click the Add button.
2. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an
IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.)
3. Type the MAC address of the computer or server.
Tip: If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC
address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.
4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table.
The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the
router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a
DHCP release and renew.
To edit or delete a reserved address entry, select the radio button next to the reserved
address you want to edit or delete. Then click Edit or Delete.
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Quality of Service (QoS) Setup
QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of
others. The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router can provide QoS prioritization over the
wireless link and on the Internet connection. To configure QoS, use the QoS Setup screen.
Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup to display the following screen:
Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications
The N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
(WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS
provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four
access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive
the benefits of WMM QoS, both it and the client running that application have to have WMM
enabled. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require
QoS, are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and
video.
WMM QoS is enabled by default. You can disable it in the QoS Setup screen by clearing the
Enable WMM check box and clicking Apply.
Set Up QoS for Internet Access
You can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic:
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Specific applications
Specific online games
Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the router
A specific device by MAC address
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To specify prioritization of traffic, you have to create a policy for the type of traffic and add the
policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy
table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.
QoS for Applications and Online Gaming
To create a QoS policy for applications and online games:
1. In the QoS Setup screen, select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.
2. Click the Setup QoS Rule button to see the existing priority rules. On this screen you can
edit or delete a rule by selecting its radio button and clicking either the Edit or Delete button.
You can also delete all of the rules by simply clicking the Delete All button.
3. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click Add
Priority Rule to display the following screen:
4. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game.
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5. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. In either case, a
list of applications or games displays in the list.
6. You can select an existing item from the list, or you can scroll and select Add a New
Application or Add a New Game, as applicable.
a. If you add a new entry, the Priority Rules screen expands as shown:
b. In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game.
c. In the Connection Type list, select either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP), and specify
the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game.
7. From the Priority list, select the priority that this traffic should receive relative to other
applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and
Highest.
8. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.
QoS for a Router LAN Port
To create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the router’s LAN ports:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen. Select the
Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.
2. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.
3. Click the Add Priority Rule button.
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4. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port, as shown in the following figure:
5. From the LAN port list, select the LAN port that will have a QoS policy.
6. From the Priority list, select the priority that this port’s traffic should receive relative to other
applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and
Highest.
7. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.
8. In the QoS Setup screen, click Apply.
QoS for a MAC Address
To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address:
1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup, and click the Setup QoS Rule button. The
QoS Setup screen displays.
2. Click Add Priority Rule.
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3. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address to display the following screen:
4. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select its radio button. The
information from the MAC Device List populates the policy name, MAC Address, and Device
Name fields. If the device does not appear in the MAC Device List, click Refresh. If it still
does not appear, you have to complete these fields manually.
5. From the Priority list, select the priority that this device’s traffic should receive relative to
other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal,
High, and Highest.
6. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.
7. In the QoS Setup screen, select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.
8. Click Apply.
Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy
To edit or delete a QoS policy:
1. Select Advanced > QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen.
2. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy to be edited or deleted, and do one of the
following:
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Click Delete to remove the QoS policy.
Click Edit to edit the QoS policy. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to
change the policy settings.
3. Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes.
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USB Storage
5
Accessing and configuring a USB storage
drive
This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your
router. Be aware that the USB port on the router can be used only to connect USB storage
devices like flash drives or hard drives, or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems,
CD drives, or DVD drives to the router USB port.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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USB Drive Requirements
The router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards.
The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table. Actual bus speeds can
vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables.
Table 3. USB Drive Speeds
Bus
Speed/Sec
12 Mbits
USB 1.1
USB 2.0
480 Mbits
The router should work with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most
up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the router, go to:
http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare
The router supports both read and write for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and Linux file systems
(EXT2 and EXT3).
Note: Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require drivers to
be loaded in to the PC before the PC can access the USB device.
Such USB devices do not work with the router.
ReadySHARE Access
Once you have set up your router, you can connect any USB storage device and share the
contents with other users on your network.
You can access your USB device in any of the following ways:
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On Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, select Start >
Run, and enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. Click OK.
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On Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, open Internet
Explorer or Safari, and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.
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On Mac OS X (version 10.2 or later), enter smb://readyshare in the address bar.
In My Network Places, enter \\readyshare in the address bar.
File-Sharing Scenarios
You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational
purposes. The files can be any PC, Mac, or Linux file type including text files, Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia. USB drive applications include:
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Sharing multimedia with friends and family such as MP3 files, pictures, and other
multimedia with local and remote users.
Sharing resources on your network. You might want to store files in a central location so
that you do not have to power up a computer to perform local sharing. In addition, you
can share files between Macintosh, Linux, and PC computers by using the USB drive as
a go-between across the systems.
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Sharing files such as Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and text files with
remote users.
A few common uses are described in the following sections.
Sharing Photos
You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This eliminates
the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site.
To share files with your friends and family:
1. Insert your USB drive into the USB port on the router either directly or with a USB cable.
Computers on your local area network (LAN) can automatically access this USB drive
using a web browser or Microsoft Networking.
Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing
This scenario is for a family that has one high-quality color printer directly attached to a
computer, but not shared on the local area network (LAN). This family does not have a print
server.
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One family member has photos on a Macintosh computer that she wants to print.
The photo-capable color printer is directly attached to a PC, but not shared on the
network.
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The Mac and PC are not visible to each other on the network.
To print photos from a Mac on the printer attached to a PC:
1. On the Mac, access the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the address field of a web
browser. Then copy the photos to the USB drive.
2. On the PC, use a web browser or Microsoft Networking to copy the files from the USB drive
to the PC. Then print the files.
Sharing Large Files over the Internet
Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The
router allows you to share very large files such as PowerPoint presentations or .zip files over
the Internet. FTP can be used to easily download shared files from the router.
Sharing files with a remote colleague involves the following considerations:
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There are two user accounts: admin and guest. The password for admin is the same one
that you use to access the router. By default, it is password. The guest user account has
no password.
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On the FTP site, the person receiving the files should use the guest user account and
enter any password (FTP requires that you type something in the password field).
Be sure to select the FTP (via Internet) check box in the USB Storage Advanced
Settings screen. This option supports both downloading and uploading of files.
Note: You can enable the HTTP (via Internet) option on the Advanced
USB Storage screen to share large files. This option supports
downloading files only.
Basic Settings
You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your router.
You can access this feature by selecting Basic > ReadySHARE, or Advanced > USB
Storage > ReadySHARE.
The USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen displays:
By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network
(LAN).
The ReadySHARE print feature allows you to share a printer that you connect to the USB
port on your router. To use the ReadySHARE print feature on a Windows PC, you need to
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To access your USB device:
1. Click the network device name or the share name in your computer’s network folders
list.
2. For SMB://readyshare, click Connect.
Note: If you logged in to the router before you connected your USB device,
you might not see your USB device in the router screens until you
log out and then log back in again.
Add or Edit a Network Folder
1. You can access this feature by selecting Basic > ReadySHARE, and clicking Edit, or
selecting Advanced > USB Storage > Advanced Settings.
2. Specify the changes that you want to make:
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To add a folder, click Create Network Folder.
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To edit a folder, select its radio button, and then click Edit.
3. You can use this screen to select a folder, to change the share name, or to change the read
Access or write access from All – no password to admin.
The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is
the same one that is used to log in to the router. By default, it is password.
4. Click Apply for your changes to take effect.
USB Storage Advanced Settings
You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device. On
the Advanced tab, select USB Storage > Advanced Settings to display the following
screen:
You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device.
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Network Device Name. The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access the
USB device connected to the router.
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Workgroup. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the workgroup
name is displayed here. The name works only in an operating system that supports
NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows.
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Access Method. The access methods are described here.
Network Connection. Enabled by default, this connection allows all users on the LAN to
have access to the USB drive.
HTTP. Enabled by default. You can type http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to
access the USB drive.
HTTP (via internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, remote users can
type http://<public IP address/shares> (for example, http://1.1.10.102/shares) or a
URL domain name to access the USB drive over the Internet. This setting supports file
uploading only.
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FTP. Disabled by default.
FTP (via internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, remote users can
access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet. This setting supports both
downloading and uploading of files.
Available Network Folders
You might need to scroll down to view this section of the screen:
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Share Name. If only 1 device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage. You
can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web Browser. If
Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted, and no other share for the root
folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.
Read/Write Access. Shows the permissions and access controls on the network folder:
All - no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The
password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the router.
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Folder Name. Full path used by the network folder.
Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).
Total/Free Space. Shows the current utilization of the storage device.
Safely Remove a USB Drive
To safely remove a USB disk drive so that no users can access it, select USB Storage >
Basic Settings, and click the Safely Remove USB Device button. This takes the drive
offline.
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Media Server Settings
By default, the router is set up to act as a Ready DLNA Media server, which lets you view
movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV–compliant media players, such as Xbox360,
Playstation, and NETGEAR’s Digital Entertainer Live.
To view these settings, select Advanced > USB Storage > Media Server to display the
following screen:
By default the Enable Media Server check box and the Automatic (when new files are added)
radio button are selected. When these options are selected, the router scans for media files
whenever new files are added to the ReadySHARE USB hard drive.
Specify Approved USB Devices
For more security, you can set up the router to share approved USB devices only. You can
access this feature from the Advanced Setup menu on the Advanced tab.
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To set up approved USB devices:
1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. The following screen
displays:
2. Click the Approved Devices button. The USB Drive Approved Devices screen displays:
This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices. You can
remove or add approved USB devices.
3. To add an approved USB device, select it from the Available USB Devices list, and then
click Add.
4. Select the Allow only approved devices check box.
5. Click Apply so that your change takes effect.
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If you want to work with another USB device, you have to first click the Safely Remove USB
Device button for the currently connected USB device. Connect the other USB device, and
repeat this process.
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
To connect to the USB drive from remote computers with a web browser, you have to use the
router’s Internet port IP address. If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name,
rather than the IP address. You can view the router’s Internet IP address from the dashboard
on the Basic Home screen or the Advanced Home screen.
Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP
To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser:
1. Connect to the router by typing ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address
field of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, for example:
ftp://10.1.65.4
If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name, rather than the IP address.
2. Type the account name and password that has access rights to the USB drive. The user
name (account name) for All – no password is guest.
3. The directories of the USB drive that your account has access to are displayed, for example,
share/partition1/directory1. You can now read and copy files from the USB directory.
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ReadySHARE Printer
You can connect a USB printer to the router’s USB port, and share it among Windows and
Mac computers on the network.
To set up ReadySHARE Printer:
1. Connect the USB printer to the router’s USB port with a USB printer cable.
2. Install the USB printer driver software on each computer that will share the printer. If you do
not have the printer driver, contact the printer manufacturer to find and download the most
recent printer driver software.
3. On each computer that will share the printer, download the NETGEAR USB Control Center
utility. The NETGEAR USB utility has a Mac version and a Windows version, which you can
access in two different ways:
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From the ReadySHARE Printer area of this URL:
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From the ReadySHARE tab of the Desktop NETGEAR genie. (See Desktop
Note: You have to install this utility before you can use the ReadySHARE
Printer feature. For the ReadySHARE Printer feature to work, this
utility has to be runing in the background.
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4. Follow the instructions to install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility.
5. After you have installed the utility, select the language.
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6. If this is the first time you are accessing the utility, you are asked to select the printer and
click the Connect button.
Once the connection is established, the status changes to Manually connected by xxx.
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Note that you can click the Disconnect button at any time to release the connection. The
status then changes to Available.
Once the Connect button has been clicked once on all of the computers in the network,
the utility on each of them automatically handles the printing queue and handling. The
status of the printer should appear as Available on all of the computers.
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When the status is Available, you can use the USB printer.
When the status is Manually connected by xxx, only the xxx computer can use the
printer. Other network devices must wait until the xxx computer has released the
connection, or until the connection times out (the default time-out value is 30
seconds).
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You can set the value for the default time-out time from the Tools > Configuration
screen.
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The USB Control Center utility must be running for the computer to be able to print to
the USB printer attached to the router. If you exit the utility, printing does not work.
Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks the ReadySHARE Print utility from
accessing the USB printer. If you do not see the printer in the utility, you can disable
the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work.
7. If your printer supports scanning, make sure that the printer is in the Available state, and
click the Network Scanner button. This activates the Scanner window so you can use the
printer for scanning.
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USB Control Center Utility
The USB Control Center Utility allows you to control a shared USB device from your
computer that is connected to the USB port on your router. The utility allows you to control a
printer, a scanner, or an audio speaker.
The utility has to be installed on each computer on your network from which you want to
control the device. You can download this utility for PC and Mac at
When you launch the USB Control Center Utility, a screen similar to the following displays:
This is the main screen, which shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and
its status.
Available. The device is available from the computer that you are using.
Waiting to Connect. You need to connect to this device from the computer that you are
using. If this is the first time you are connecting, you might be prompted to install the device
driver.
Menu selections:
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System. Exit the utility.
Tools. Access the Control Center Configuration to set up your shared USB device. See
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About. View details about the USB Control Center software.
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Control Center Configuration
Select Tools >Configuration to display the following screen:
Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Enable this utility to start automatically
when you are logged in to Windows.
Timeout. Specify the timeout value for holding the USB resource when it is not in use.
Language. Select the display language for this utility.
USB Printer
The first time you use a printer, you need to click Connect. You might be asked to install the
driver for this printer. After the driver is installed, the printer status changes to Available.
Note: Some USB printers (for example: HP and Lexmark printer) request
that Do not connect the USB cable until you are prompted by the
installation software in their installation.
If the USB printer is detected and connected automatically, you need to disconnect the
printer, and then wait for the prompt asking you to click Connect.
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Once the printer shows Available status, it is no longer grayed out in a Paused state in the
Windows Printers window.
This USB printer is ready. The utility does not need to always hold the connection of this USB
printer. Once there is any print job for this printer, the USB utility connects to this USB printer
automatically then prints. After the print job is done, the printer status returns to the Paused
state.
Scan with a Multi-Function Printer
You can use the scan feature of a multi-function printer.
1. Make sure that the printer’s status shows as Available status.
2. Click the Network Scanner button.
This activates the scanner window to perform scans.
USB Speaker
To control a USB speaker:
1. Select the USB speaker.
2. Click the Connect button to connect this speaker, or click Disconnect to disconnect the
speaker.
If you click Connect, and someone else is already connected to the speaker, a request is
sent to that person. The person who receives the request can click an Accept or Reject
button.
If someone is connected to the speaker and it is not being used (the router does not detect
any activity), the router holds the connection for the amount of time that is in the timeout
value, and then makes it available.
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Desktop NETGEAR genie
Desktop NETGEAR genie is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing
your home network.
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Automatically repair common wireless network problems.
Have easy access to router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, broadband
usage meter, speed test, and more.
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Use the Network map to see all devices on your home network.
To download the free NETGEAR genie, go to this page at the NETGEAR website:
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Security
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Keeping unwanted content out of your network
This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent objectionable
content from reaching the PCs and other devices connected to your network.
This chapter includes the following sections:
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Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic
Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network.
The blocking can be always or according to a schedule.
1. Select Advanced > Security > Block Sites to display the following screen:
2. Select one of the keyword blocking options:
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Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings.
Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen.
3. In the Keyword field, enter a keyword or domain, click Add Keyword, and click Apply.
The Keyword list supports up to 32 entries. Here are some sample entries:
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Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html.
Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov.
Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access.
To delete a keyword or domain:
1. Select the keyword you want to delete from the list.
2. Click Delete Keyword, and then Apply to save your changes.
To specify a trusted computer:
You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking and logging. The computer you exempt
has to have a fixed IP address.
1. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address.
2. Click Apply to save your changes.
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