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Local network 
(LAN) continued
DHCP starting IP address
192.168.1.2
DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254
DMZ Disabled
Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR, GMT+1 for GR, GMT-8 
fo

r NA
Time zone adjusted for daylight 
sa
 vings time Disabled
SNMP Disabled
Firewall Inbound (communications coming 
in fro

m the Internet) Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the HTTP port)
Outbound (communications going 
out 
 to the Internet) Enabled (all)
Source MAC filtering Disabled
Wireless Wireless communication Enabled
SSID name See router label
Security WPA2-PSK (AES)
Broadcast SSID Enabled
Transmission speed Auto
*
Country/regionUnited States in the US; otherwise varies by region
RF channel 6 until region selected
Operating mode Up to 217 Mbps
Data rate Best
Output power Full
Firewall Inbound (communications coming 
in fro

m the Internet) Disabled (bars all unsolicited requests)
Outbound (communications going 
out 
 to the Internet) Enabled (all)
*. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE St
andard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary. 
Network conditions and environmental fa ctors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and 
construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Table 4.  Factory default settings  (continued)
FeatureDefault behavior 
						

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Technical Specifications
Table 5.  WNDR4500 Ro
uter specifications  
FeatureDescription
Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE,  PPTP
 , Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, 
and SMB
Power adapter • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input
• UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input
• Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input
• All regions (output): 12V DC @ 5A, output
Dimensions 8.8 in. x 6.8 in. x 1.2 in. (223 x 153 x 31 mm)
Weight 1.2 lbs. (0.5 kg)
Operating temperature 0° to 40° C  (32º to 104º F)
Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B
VCCI Class B
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947
LAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45
WAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45
Wireless Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard. See the 
footno

te for the previous table. 
Radio data rates Auto Rate Sensing
Data encoding standards IEEE 802.11n version 2.0 
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g,  IEEE 802.1
 1b 2.4 GHz 
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11a 5.0 GHz
Maximum computers per 
wi
 reless network Limited by the amount of wireless netwo
rk tra ffic generated by each node 
(typically 50–70 nodes). 
						

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Operating frequency range
2.4 GHz
2.412–2.462 GHz (US)  
2.412–2.472 GHz (Japan)  
2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)
5 GHz 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz (US)  
5.18–5.24 GHz (Europe ETSI)
FCC:    
         5.25–5.35 GHz (DFS band)  
         5.47–5.725 GHz (DFS band) 5600–5650 MHz is disabled and   
         unavailable for use
CE (Europe ETSI):    
         5.25–5.35 GHz (DFS band)  
         5.47–5.725 GHz (DFS band) 
802.11 security WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2
Table 5.  WNDR4500 Router specifications  (continued)
FeatureDescription 
						

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B
B.   Notification of Compliance
NETGEAR Dual Band - Wireless
Regulatory Compliance Information
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio 
spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may 
result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
Note: Note:  This products firmware limits operation to only  the channel
 s allowed in a particular Region or Country.  
Therefore, all options described in  this users guide may not be available in your version of the product.
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with th e Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the 
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: 
EN300 328 (2.4Ghz), EN301 489-17, EN301 893 (5Ghz), EN60950-1
For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: 
http://su

pport.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/ 
EDOC in Languages of the European Community
Language Statement
Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc.  tímto 
 prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan  je ve shode se základními požadavky 
a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc.  erklærer h
 erved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de 
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch 
[German] Hiermit erklärt 
NETGEAR Inc. , dass si
 ch das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit den 
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der 
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti [Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab  NETGEAR Inc. seadme Rad
 iolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ 
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc. , decla
 res that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential 
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 
						

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Español [Spanish]
Por medio de la presente  NETGEAR Inc.  declara que el Radiolan cumple con los 
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras  disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la 
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική  [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ  ΠΑΡΟ
 ΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc.  ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ  Radiolan  ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ  ΠΡΟΣ  
ΤΙΣ  ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ  ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ  ΚΑΙ  ΤΙΣ  ΛΟΙΠΕΣ  ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ  ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ  ΤΗΣ  Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ  
1999/5/ ΕΚ.
Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR Inc.  d
 éclare que lappareil Radiolan est conforme aux 
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispos itions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. 
 dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti 
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo NE
TGEAR Inc.  deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direkt īvas 1999/5/EK b ūtiskaj ām 
pras īb ā m un citiem ar to saist ītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių  
[Li
 thuanian]  Šiuo 
NETGEAR Inc.   deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands 
[Dutch] Hierbij verklaart 
NETGEAR Inc. da
 t het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de 
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc. , j
 iddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u 
ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar 
[Hu
 ngarian] Alulírott, 
NETGEAR Inc.  nyi latkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ 
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. o świa
 dcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi 
wymogami oraz pozosta łymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português 
[Portugu
 ese] NETGEAR Inc.
 de clara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e 
outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko 
[Slo
 venian] NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi 
rel
evantnimi dolo čili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky 
[Slovak] NETGEAR Inc.
 týmto vyhla
 suje, že Radiolan spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky 
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR Inc. vakuu
 ttaa täten että Radiolan tyy ppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY 
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien  direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska 
[Swedish] Härmed intygar 
NETGEAR Inc. att den
 na Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de 
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevant a bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 
1999/5/EG. 
						

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This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and 
EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national 
spe
 ctrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to 
use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or  for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or 
network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links 
 in France and in some areas the RF output power may 
be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454  - 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should 
contact the national spectr um authority in France.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States 
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. 
Any product changes or modifications will invalidate a ll applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This 
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum  distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in  
 conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 
FCC Declaration of Conformity
We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA  95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the 
N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• T
his device may not cause harmful interference, and
• T
his device must accept any interference received, in cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provi de reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiat e radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inte rference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particul ar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can  be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interferen ce by one or more of the following methods:
•  Re
orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increa
se the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Co
nnect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circui t different from that which the radio receiver is 
connected.
•  Co
nsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by  the party responsible for compliance could void the 
users authority to operate this equipment. 
Íslenska 
[Ice

landic] Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc.
  yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar 
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Norsk 
[Norwe
 gian] NETGEAR Inc.
 erklærer herved  at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende 
krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. 
						

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• 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operat ion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful interference , and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation. 
•  F
or product available in the USA market, only channel 1~ 11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not 
possible.
•  Thi
s device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located  or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or 
transmitter.
Canadian Department of Communicatio ns Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4500) does not exceed the Class B limits for 
radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out  in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian 
Department of Communications.
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada
Industry Canada
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Ru les. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2 ) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment 
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Caution:
The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor  usage to reduce po-tential for harmful interference to 
co-channel mobile satellite systems. 
High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning  th
 ey have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz 
and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. 
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 dIndustrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. 
So
 n fonctionnement est sujet aux deux  conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage 
préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit  accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un 
fonctionnement indésirable.
NOTE IMPORTANTE: Déclaration dexposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites dexposition  aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non 
contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé av ec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de 
rayonnement et votre corps.
Avertissement:
Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est rése rvé uniquement pour une utili-sation à lintérieur afin 
de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
Les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance
  sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., quils ont la priorité) pour 
les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces rada rs pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages 
aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
GPL License Agreement
GPL may be included in this product; to view the GPL license agreement go to  
ftp://downloads.netgear.c om/files/GPLnotice.pdf. 
For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit 
http://su
 pport.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649 . 
						

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Interference Reduction Table
The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Di
stance between NETGEAR equipment and household 
appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters).
Household ApplianceRecommended Minimum Distance
(in feet and meters) 
Microwave ovens 30 feet / 9 meters
Baby Monitor - Analog 20 feet / 6 meters
Baby Monitor - Digital 40 feet / 12 meters
Cordless phone - Analog 20 feet / 6 meters
Cordless phone - Digital 30 feet / 9 meters
Bluetooth devices 20 feet / 6 meters
ZigBee 20 feet / 6 meters 
						

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Index
A
accessremote
 105
viewing logs
 75
access points
 88
accessing remote computer
 92
adding custom service
 97
priority rules
 39
address reservation
 37
advertisement period
 107
alerts, emailing
 68
applications, QoS for online gaming
 39
approved USB devices
 50
attached devices
 21
authentication, required by mail server
 68
automatic firmware checking
 70
automatic Internet connection
 29
B
back panel 11
backing up configuration
 77
base station, setting up
 90
blocking inbound traffic
 92
keywords
 64
services
 65
sites
 64
box contents
 8
C
cables, checking 111
changes not saved, router
 117
compliance
 124
configuration file
 77
configuring DMZ server
 33
Dynamic DNS
 102
NAT
 32
port forwarding
 96
port triggering
 99 QoS
 38
repeater unit
 91
user-defined services
 65
connecting wirelessly
 8
country setting
 29
crossover cable
 113
CTS/RTS Threshold
 87
custom service (port forwarding)
 97
D
dashboard 16
data packets, fragmented
 33
default DMZ server
 33
default factory settings, list of
 120
default factory settings, restoring
 78, 117
default gateway
 73
deleting configuration
 78
keywords
 64
denial of service (DoS) protection
 63
devices, attached
 21
DHCP server
 36, 73
DHCP setting
 72
DMZ server
 33
DNS addresses troubleshooting
 115
DNS servers
 92
Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses
 20, 72
Dynamic DNS
 101
DynDNS.org
 101
E
electromagnetic emissions 122
email notices
 68
encryption keys
 27
erasing configuration
 78
Ethernet cables, checking
 111
Ethernet LED, troubleshooting and
 112, 113 
						

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F
factory default settings, restoring 78, 117
factory settings list of
 120
resetting
 11
file sharing
 44
firmware version
 71
firmware, upgrading
 15, 70
fragmentation length
 87
fragmented data packets
 33
front panel
 9
G
games, online, QoS for 39
gateway IP address
 20
genie, NETGEAR
 14
guest networks
 26, 75
H
host name 19
host, trusted
 64
I
inbound traffic, allowing or blocking 92
installing NETGEAR genie
 14
installing with the Setup Wizard
 29
Internet connection setting up
 19
troubleshooting
 114
Internet LED, troubleshooting and
 112
Internet port
 29, 71
Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
 94
Internet service provider (ISP) account information
 13
Internet Setup screen
 19
login
 13
Internet services, blocking access
 65
Internet Setup screen
 19
interval, poll
 72
IP addresses current
 71
DHCP
 13
dynamic
 101
reserved
 37
IP subnet mask
 72
K
keywords 64
L
label, product 11
LAN port QoS for
 40
settings
 71
LAN setup
 35
language setting
 29
large files, sharing
 45
lease, DHCP
 73
LEDs described
 10
troubleshooting and
 112
local servers, port forwarding to
 96
logging in
 13, 15
logs emailing
 68
viewing
 75
M
MAC addresses current
 71
product label
 11
QoS for
 41
mail server, outgoing
 68
maintenance settings
 69
managing router remotely
 105
media server, setting the router to be a
 50
menus, described
 16
metric value
 104
mixed mode security options
 27
MTU size
 33
multicasting
 36
N
NAT (Network Address Translation) 32, 33, 93
NETGEAR genie
 14
network, how to restart
 111
networks guest
 75
networks, guest
 26
networks, troubleshooting
 111
O
outgoing mail server 68