Netgear N750 Manual

							November 2010
208-10752-01 
v1.0
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive 
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
N750 Wireless Dual Band 
Gigabit Router WNDR4000 
Setup Manual 
						

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layout(s) described herein. 
						

							Contentsiii
Contents
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4000 Setup Manual
 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New Wireless Router  .............................................................................. 1
Hardware Features  ............................................................................................................ 2
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 3
Back Panel  .................................................................................................................. 5
Router Label ................................................................................................................ 6
Positioning Your Wireless Router  ...................................................................................... 6
Installing Your Wireless Router  ......................................................................................... 7
Updating Your Router Firmware  ........................................................................................ 8
 Installing Your Wireless Router Using 
Smart Wizard........................................................................................................................... 9
 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)........................ 11
Connecting Your N750 Wireless Gigabit Router  ............................................................. 11
Verifying Your Connection  ............................................................................................... 14
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access  .................................................................... 15
 Configuring Your Wireless Network................................................................................... 19
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware ..................... 19
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options  .............................................. 20
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually  .................................................. 20
Using Push N Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network ....................... 23
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................ 24
 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 26
Basic Setup Checklist  ...................................................................................................... 26
Checking Basic Router Functions  ................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting Login Problems  ..................................................................................... 29 
						

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Checking the Internet Service Connection  ...................................................................... 30
Obtaining an Internet IP Address  .............................................................................. 30
Troubleshooting PPPoE  ............................................................................................ 31
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing  ........................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility  ........................................................ 32
Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router  .............................................................. 32
Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet ................................................................ 33
 Technical Specifications..................................................................................................... 35
Default Configuration Settings  ......................................................................................... 35
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ........................................... 38
 Related Documents............................................................................................................. 39
Registration and Certifications............................................................................................ 40 
						

							Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router 
WNDR4000.
Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see “Unpacking Your New 
Wireless Router” on page 1). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—
especially the LEDs—and the important information on the router label (see “Hardware Features” 
on page 2). Then, read the section on “Positioning Your Wireless Router” on page 6 to ensure that 
you have selected the best location to install your router. 
Unpacking Your New Wireless Router
The product package should contain the following items:
• The N750 wireless gigabit router
• A slide-on stand for your N750 wireless gigabit router
• An AC power adapter (varies by region)
• A yellow Ethernet cable
• NETGEAR Installation Guide
• The Resource CD, which includes:
– The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe)
– A PDF version of this manual
– A link to the online User Manual
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the 
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. 
						

							Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 2
To prepare your router for installation:
1.
Carefully remove the protective film from the top of your router.
2.Set up your N750 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the arrow on 
the back of the case, and sliding the router onto the base.
3.Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to 
the Ethernet cables for your wired computers).
Hardware Features
Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and 
back panels of the router—especially the LEDs on the front panel.
Figure 1
Reset 
Factory 
Settings
button 
						

							Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3
Front Panel
The front panel has nine status lights that you can use to monitor and verify various conditions. 
There are also two switch buttons on the right (or at the top if the router is in its stand). The status 
lights are described in Table 1, and the switch buttons in Table 2.  
Figure 2
Table 1. Status Light Descriptions  
ItemFunctionActivityDescription
1.Power Solid Amber The unit is starting up after being powered on.
Solid Green The unit startup has completed; the unit is ready.
Off Power is not supplied to the router.
Blinking Green Firmware is corrupted. See “Checking Basic Router Functions” on 
page 27 for instructions on restoring your router firmware.
Blinking Amber
1. Firmware is upgrading.
2. Restore factory settings button pressed; restoring factory default 
settings.
2.Internet Off  No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
Solid Amber  The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected.
Solid Green  An IP address has been received; ready to transmit data.
3.2.4 GHz 
Mode Off The radio at 2.4 GHz is off.
Solid Green The 2.4 GHz radio is operating on the unit.
4.5 GHz 
Mode Off The radio at 5 GHz is off.
Solid Blue The 5 GHz.radio is operating on the unit.
5.LAN 
(Ports 1–4)Solid Green The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps 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.
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4
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							Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 4
The WLAN button toggles the WLAN function on and off. The WPS button turns on the WPS 
function. 6.
USB Off No USB device is connected, or the “Safely Remove Hardware” 
button has been pressed and it is now safe to remove the attached 
USB device.
Solid Green The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is ready to be 
used.
Fast Blinking 
GreenThe USB device is in use.
Table 2. Switch Button Descriptions  
ItemFunctionActivityDescription
7.WLAN 
On/OffOn Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 
wireless radios, indicated by 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs being lit.
Off The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios are off, and their LEDs are turned off.
8.WPS On On The WPS function is turned on. 
When you first push the WPS button, the WPS LED blinks green for 
two minutes, during which it is synchronizing security for the wireless 
client device.
Before turning on the WPS button, be sure that the WLAN button is 
on. If both wireless radios are off (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are off), 
the WPS will not work.
For more information on modes, see “Configuring Your Wireless Settings and 
Security Options” on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on the 
Resource CD.
Table 1. Status Light Descriptions  (continued)
ItemFunctionActivityDescription 
						

							Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5
Back Panel
The rear panel of the WNDR4000 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure.
The back of the N750 wireless gigabit router includes:
1.A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device.
2.Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local 
computers.
3.An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or 
DSL modem.
4.An AC power adapter outlet.
5.A Power On/Off button.
Figure 3
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							Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 6
Router Label
View the label on the bottom of the N750 wireless gigabit router to identify the security PIN, serial 
number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information.
Positioning Your Wireless Router
The N750 wireless gigabit 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 must pass through may limit the 
range. For best results, place your router: 
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably 
within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• 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 N750 wireless gigabit router and your other devices to a minimum.
• Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, 
home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a 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.
Figure 4 
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation 
or an inability to wirelessly connect to the Internet.