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NETGEAR N900 Installation Manual

NETGEAR N900 Installation Manual

N900 wireless dual band gigabit router
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Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label
of your product and use it to register your product at
https://my.netgear.com.
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR
telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your
product through the NETGEAR web site.
Phone (US only): 1-888-NETGEAR
Phone (Other Countries):
See http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR
support resources.
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
October 2012
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit
Router WNDR4500 Installation Guide

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The box contains the following items. If any items are incorrect,
missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
Ethernet cable
Power adapter
N900 Wireless Router
(with stand attached)

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  • Page 1: Package Contents

    Router WNDR4500 Installation Guide You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR web site. Phone (US only): 1-888-NETGEAR...
  • Page 2 NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is Router 5. Launch a browser. subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Access the Router to Make More Changes 11 Change Your Password 12 Retrieve Your Password 12 Troubleshooting 13 ReadySHARE Access 13 ReadySHARE Cloud 15 ReadySHARE Printer 16 Time Machine 17 TiVo 17 NETGEAR genie App 18 NETGEAR genie Mobile App 19...

  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Router

    Getting to Know Your Router Most connectors are on the rear panel. ports LAN ports 1–4 (Internet) Reset port Power connector Power On/Off The following figure shows the front panel. WPS button WPS LED WiFi On/Off button Power LED Internet LED 2.4 GHz LED 5 GHz LED Ethernet (LAN)
  • Page 5 • Solid amber. The router is starting up. • Solid green. The router is ready. • Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. Visit http:// support.netgear.com. • Off. Power is not supplied to the router. Internet • Solid green. The Internet connection is ready.
  • Page 6 Table 1. LEDs Description • Solid green. The router has accepted the USB device. USB 2 The USB device is ready to be used. • Off. No USB device is connected; someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button, and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.

  • Page 7: Install Your Router

    Install Your Router Make sure that your Internet service is active before you install the router. Follow steps 1 through 5. 1. Prepare your modem. a. Unplug the power to the DSL or cable modem. b. If the modem has a battery backup, remove its batteries.

  • Page 8: Power On The Router

    3. Power on the router. Modem Router Power On/Off button a. Connect the power adapter to the router and the power cord. b. Plug the power cord into an outlet. c. Before going to Step 4, wait for the 2.4 GHz LED on the front panel of the router to turn green.

  • Page 9: Connect A Computer

    Or connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings on the label on the product label. 5. Open a browser. NETGEAR genie displays and guides you through the installation. If genie does not display, close and reopen the browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address bar, or see...

  • Page 10: Preset Wireless Security

    This information is on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi network name (SSID) or network key (password). If you do change the settings, the security SSID and password on the product label no...

  • Page 11: Wireless Network Settings

    Wireless Network Settings For easy reference, record here the default preset wireless settings that are printed on the label. WiFi network name (SSID): Network key (Password): If you change the default settings, record them here for easy reference, and then store this booklet in a safe place: WiFi network name (SSID): Network key (Password): To retrieve or update your wireless password, type...

  • Page 12: Join The Wireless Network

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its password. Instead, you press a button or enter a PIN. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect. Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA wireless security.

  • Page 13: Access The Router To Make More Changes

    Access the Router to Make More Changes After you use NETGEAR genie to set up the router, you can log in to the router to view or change its settings.  To log in to the router: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router.

  • Page 14: Change Your Password

    Select Advanced > Administration > Set Password to display the Set Password screen: Type your old password, and type the new password twice. NETGEAR recommends that you use the password recovery feature when you change your password. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the browser does not display the web page: • Restore the WNDR4500 router to factory default settings. Use a paper clip to press the Reset button for 5 seconds. Release the button when you see that the Power LED is blinking amber. The router reboots immediately.
  • Page 16 Note: If your USB device requires a power supply, you must use it when connecting your USB device to a NETGEAR router or gateway. It might take up to 2 minutes before the USB drive is ready for sharing after it is connected to the router.

  • Page 17: Readyshare Cloud

    Visit http://readyshare.netgear.com and create an account to make your files and folders accessible at any time, from anywhere. In addition to remotely sharing anything stored on the USB device connected to your router, you can: •...

  • Page 18: Readyshare Printer

    On each computer that will share the printer: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download and install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility (available in the ReadySHARE Printer area at www.netgear.com/readyshare). Note •...

  • Page 19: Time Machine

    Time Machine works on Mac computers only, and automatically backs up your computer to a USB hard drive connected to it.  To back up a Mac: Visit http://www.netgear.com/readyshare. ® In the Time Machine Compatible area, click Easy to Set-up: Instructions, and follow the instructions.

  • Page 20: Netgear Genie App

    Network Map ReadySHARE Number of devices 16 Click here Click here Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.netgear.com/genie. The genie app provides these functions: • Internet. Monitor and repair Internet connectivity issues for both wired and wireless connections. •...

  • Page 21: Netgear Genie Mobile App

    To install the genie mobile app: Use your mobile device to navigate to the Apple AppStore or Google Play for Android and search for NETGEAR genie. You can use the following QR codes to speed up this process: iPad App...

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