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This chapter covers the following topics: • Install Mobile Apps • Install Desktop Apps To find out which desktop and mobile platforms are supported, get the downloads, or get a list of genie apps. 1. This manual guides you through the installation and setup procedures for both types of routers that let you manage your router. Getting Started Download and install genie apps 1 NETGEAR provides free desktop and mobile genie apps that support the genie apps, visit the NETGEAR genie website at http://www.netgear.com/genie. 4
This chapter covers the following topics: • Install Mobile Apps • Install Desktop Apps To find out which desktop and mobile platforms are supported, get the downloads, or get a list of genie apps. 1. This manual guides you through the installation and setup procedures for both types of routers that let you manage your router. Getting Started Download and install genie apps 1 NETGEAR provides free desktop and mobile genie apps that support the genie apps, visit the NETGEAR genie website at http://www.netgear.com/genie. 4
Installation Guide
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... that you changed it to obtain an IP address automatically from www.NETGEAR.com/genie. WPS Method If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this is located on the product label on the router instead of NETGEAR, Inc. The default SSID and password are trademarks and/or registered trademarks...
... that you changed it to obtain an IP address automatically from www.NETGEAR.com/genie. WPS Method If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this is located on the product label on the router instead of NETGEAR, Inc. The default SSID and password are trademarks and/or registered trademarks...
Product Data Sheet
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N750 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router-Premium Edition Data Sheet WNDR4300 Ease Of Use NETGEAR makes it easy to do not have access to your home network or to certain web sites at certain times. Guest networks create a completely ...multiple HD streaming experience PAGE 3 OF 5 Or, use Push 'N' Connect to add devices to your devices. Simple network management EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to monitor, control & repair your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI...
N750 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router-Premium Edition Data Sheet WNDR4300 Ease Of Use NETGEAR makes it easy to do not have access to your home network or to certain web sites at certain times. Guest networks create a completely ...multiple HD streaming experience PAGE 3 OF 5 Or, use Push 'N' Connect to add devices to your devices. Simple network management EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to monitor, control & repair your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI...
User Manual
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...10 Attach the Stand 11 Position Your Router 11 Cable Your Router 12 Verify the Cabling 14 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR genie Router Setup Preparation 16 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 16 Gather ISP Information 16 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 16 Types of...18 Join Your Wireless Network 19 Manual Method 19 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method 19 NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 20 Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Basic Home Screen 22 Internet Setup 22 Internet Setup Screen Fields 23 Attached Devices 24 Parental Controls 25 ReadySHARE Storage ...
...10 Attach the Stand 11 Position Your Router 11 Cable Your Router 12 Verify the Cabling 14 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR genie Router Setup Preparation 16 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 16 Gather ISP Information 16 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 16 Types of...18 Join Your Wireless Network 19 Manual Method 19 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method 19 NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 20 Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Basic Home Screen 22 Internet Setup 22 Internet Setup Screen Fields 23 Attached Devices 24 Parental Controls 25 ReadySHARE Storage ...
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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie Advanced Home NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen 34 Setup Wizard 34 WPS Wizard 35 Setup Menu 36 WAN Setup 37 Default DMZ Server 38 Change the MTU Size 39 LAN Setup 40 LAN Setup Screen Settings 41 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 42 Address Reservation 42 Quality of...
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie Advanced Home NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen 34 Setup Wizard 34 WPS Wizard 35 Setup Menu 36 WAN Setup 37 Default DMZ Server 38 Change the MTU Size 39 LAN Setup 40 LAN Setup Screen Settings 41 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 42 Address Reservation 42 Quality of...
User Manual
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...protects the devices (computers, gaming consoles, and so on) that comes in the box, this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 If you have not already set up your home network. Chapter 2, Getting Started with fast access to the Internet over a high-...router 1 The N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 provides an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with NETGEAR genie, explains how to your new router using the installation guide that you through the hardware setup. Hardware Setup Getting to know your product, see Chapter 5, ...
...protects the devices (computers, gaming consoles, and so on) that comes in the box, this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 If you have not already set up your home network. Chapter 2, Getting Started with fast access to the Internet over a high-...router 1 The N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 provides an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with NETGEAR genie, explains how to your new router using the installation guide that you through the hardware setup. Hardware Setup Getting to know your product, see Chapter 5, ...
User Manual
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...status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. Power Internet 5 GHz 2.4 GHz LAN ports (1-4) Figure 1. Front panel LEDs and icons USB Wireless WPS Hardware Setup 8 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Unpack Your Router Your box should contain the following items: • N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router... WNDR4300 • Router stand • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5E (Cat 5E) Ethernet cable • Resource CD • Installation ...
...status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. Power Internet 5 GHz 2.4 GHz LAN ports (1-4) Figure 1. Front panel LEDs and icons USB Wireless WPS Hardware Setup 8 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Unpack Your Router Your box should contain the following items: • N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router... WNDR4300 • Router stand • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5E (Cat 5E) Ethernet cable • Resource CD • Installation ...
User Manual
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...this process. the router is connected to your network (see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 19). The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device. • Off. Visit http://www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The Ethernet cable connection to right. ... attached USB device. Icon Power Internet 2.4 GHz 5 GHz LAN USB Wireless button Description • Solid amber. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to the modem has been detected. • Off....
...this process. the router is connected to your network (see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 19). The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device. • Off. Visit http://www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The Ethernet cable connection to right. ... attached USB device. Icon Power Internet 2.4 GHz 5 GHz LAN USB Wireless button Description • Solid amber. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to the modem has been detected. • Off....
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Hardware Setup 10 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off button and port connections as shown in the figure. Label on router bottom See Factory Settings ...
Hardware Setup 10 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off button and port connections as shown in the figure. Label on router bottom See Factory Settings ...
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... Router The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of your router upright. 1. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Attach the Stand For optimal wireless network performance, use the stand (included in a suitable area for installation (near Ethernet cables for your ...through can vary significantly depending on the bottom of walls and ceilings between the router and your router vertically. 2. Hardware Setup 11 Place your router in the package) to the Ethernet cables for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as shown.
... Router The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of your router upright. 1. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Attach the Stand For optimal wireless network performance, use the stand (included in a suitable area for installation (near Ethernet cables for your ...through can vary significantly depending on the bottom of walls and ceilings between the router and your router vertically. 2. Hardware Setup 11 Place your router in the package) to the Ethernet cables for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as shown.
User Manual
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... also affect your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well. 1 DSL or cable Internet Modem Hardware Setup 12 This section walks you through cabling with detailed illustrations. 1. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. If your...
... also affect your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well. 1 DSL or cable Internet Modem Hardware Setup 12 This section walks you through cabling with detailed illustrations. 1. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. If your...
User Manual
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... important that you start your computer to the modem. 1 2 4. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 3. Locate the cable you are connected, and you removed from the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your network in step 2. You will connect it... modem in the correct sequence (first power on the modem, and after it to start your modem and into a LAN port on the router). Hardware Setup 13
... important that you start your computer to the modem. 1 2 4. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 3. Locate the cable you are connected, and you removed from the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your network in step 2. You will connect it... modem in the correct sequence (first power on the modem, and after it to start your modem and into a LAN port on the router). Hardware Setup 13
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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Verify the Cabling Verify that your router is lit. Turn on the router by pressing the On/Off button on the back. • The Power ... the router. • The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band LED is lit, and the 5.0 GHz N-Band LED is lit. • The Internet LED is cabled correctly by Hardware Setup 14 LEDs (1 through 4) are lit for each computer cabled to the router Internet port and the modem, and that the LAN an Ethernet cable.
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Verify the Cabling Verify that your router is lit. Turn on the router by pressing the On/Off button on the back. • The Power ... the router. • The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band LED is lit, and the 5.0 GHz N-Band LED is lit. • The Internet LED is cabled correctly by Hardware Setup 14 LEDs (1 through 4) are lit for each computer cabled to the router Internet port and the modem, and that the LAN an Ethernet cable.
User Manual
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Getting Started with NETGEAR genie 2 Connecting the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after Installation • Upgrade the Firmware • Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Join Your Wireless Network • NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 15 2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • Use NETGEAR genie after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.
Getting Started with NETGEAR genie 2 Connecting the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after Installation • Upgrade the Firmware • Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Join Your Wireless Network • NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 15 2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • Use NETGEAR genie after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.
User Manual
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N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Router Setup Preparation You can use the genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have the settings described here. When you start the setup process, get your service provider. •...do this is correct. When your Internet connection is working, you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you can allow NETGEAR genie to provide it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If you are unique. If you need the following information: ...
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Router Setup Preparation You can use the genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have the settings described here. When you start the setup process, get your service provider. •...do this is correct. When your Internet connection is working, you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you can allow NETGEAR genie to provide it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). If you are unique. If you need the following information: ...
User Manual
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...to a secure WiFi network without typing its password to connect. To connect manually: 1. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect. Look for all wireless networks in your wireless connections. Press the WPS... area. 2. Enter the router password and click Connect. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Join Your Wireless Network You can use WPS to join the wireless network: 1. On your... The wireless software scans for your wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you used. 3. WPS works only with the network password and ...
...to a secure WiFi network without typing its password to connect. To connect manually: 1. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect. Look for all wireless networks in your wireless connections. Press the WPS... area. 2. Enter the router password and click Connect. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Join Your Wireless Network You can use WPS to join the wireless network: 1. On your... The wireless software scans for your wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you used. 3. WPS works only with the network password and ...
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3. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Your Internet connec tion and network This chapter contains the following sections: • Basic Home Screen • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadySHARE Storage • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks 3 21
3. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Your Internet connec tion and network This chapter contains the following sections: • Basic Home Screen • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadySHARE Storage • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks 3 21
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From the Home screen, select Internet. The following figure: Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is shown in the following screen displays: NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 22 Scroll to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. You can use the Setup Wizard to view more settings See Setup Wizard on page 34. To view or change basic ISP information. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Basic Home Screen The genie Basic Home screen is where you view or change the basic Internet setup: 1.
From the Home screen, select Internet. The following figure: Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is shown in the following screen displays: NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 22 Scroll to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. You can use the Setup Wizard to view more settings See Setup Wizard on page 34. To view or change basic ISP information. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Basic Home Screen The genie Basic Home screen is where you view or change the basic Internet setup: 1.
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... based on their names. • Get Automatically from the LAN. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 23 Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. Click Test to assign your ISP provided. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following descriptions explain all of 0 (zero) means never...change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your ISP requires a login: • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. If you want to which your...
... based on their names. • Get Automatically from the LAN. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 23 Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. Click Test to assign your ISP provided. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following descriptions explain all of 0 (zero) means never...change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your ISP requires a login: • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. If you want to which your...
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...The router comes with a wired connection to access the network folder. If you change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol)...maximize your preset security settings. This means that you view or configure the wireless network setup. Shows the permissions and access controls on the bottom of the new settings and store... you click Apply. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Read Access and Write Access. You can click Refresh to your preset security settings, make a...
...The router comes with a wired connection to access the network folder. If you change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol)...maximize your preset security settings. This means that you view or configure the wireless network setup. Shows the permissions and access controls on the bottom of the new settings and store... you click Apply. N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 Read Access and Write Access. You can click Refresh to your preset security settings, make a...