Netgear N750 Manual

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4.From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard screen displays.
5.Select No to set up the connection yourself. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will 
display. Enter the required information for your ISP connection in the appropriate fields. If 
you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the 
online User Manual for this N750 wireless gigabit router. 
6.Click Apply to save your settings and complete your connection. 
You are now connected to the Internet! The N750 wireless gigabit router home page will display.
To complete your router setup and to configure your wireless network, see “Accessing Your 
Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware” on page 19 and “Configuring Your 
Wireless Settings and Security Options” on page 20.
Figure 11
If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol 
(TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your Control 
Panel. It should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses 
automatically. For assistance, see your computer documentation or see the 
links in “Related Documents” on page 39. 
						

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If you do not connect successfully: 
• Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed 
everything correctly. 
• Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
• Read “Troubleshooting” on page 26.
If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 
						

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Configuring Your Wireless Network
After installing your router, you must log into the router to complete your wireless setup. When 
you log in to the browser, you will be prompted to check for firmware updates from the 
NETGEAR update server. 
Accessing Your Router After Installation and 
Checking for New Firmware
The Smart Wizard only appears when you run the CD. If you want to change the settings after 
installing and configuring your router, you can click the desktop shortcut—a pre-configured 
shortcut   placed on your desktop by the Smart Wizard at installation—to open the router 
management interface.
1 You can also change your settings, or configure your wireless and security 
settings, by opening a browser window and logging in to the router. You will also be prompted to 
check for new router firmware for the router. 
To log in to the router after installation:
1.
Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your 
browser. Press Enter.
2.When prompted, enter the Password (admin is the default router User Name and password is 
the default router Password), both in lowercase letters. If you changed the Password from the 
defaults, then enter your new Password.
1. The shortcut icon is installed on your desktop only when using the Smart Wizard installation method.
You can enter either of these addresses to connect to your wireless router: 
http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
The router User Name and Password are unique to the router and are not the 
same as any other User Name or Password you may use to log in to your 
Internet connection. 
						

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Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security 
Options
The wireless network settings of the router must match the wireless network settings of any 
wireless devices that connect wirelessly to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless 
computers). 
For a wireless connection, the router and each wireless computer must use the same SSID, also 
called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. NETGEAR strongly 
recommends that you use wireless security. 
The Wireless Settings screen lets you set your wireless network connections and the wireless 
security option for your network and router. To configure the wireless network, you can either 
manually specify your network name (SSID) and your wireless security settings (see “Setting 
Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually” on page 20) or, if the clients in your network are 
WPS capable, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and 
implement WPA/WPA2 security on both the router and the client device (see “Using Push N 
Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 23). 
For a complete overview of all the security configurations that can be implemented on this router, 
see the online User Manual. A link to the User Manual is on the Resource CD.
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually
To specify the wireless settings, you must know the following:
• Name (11N 2.4 GHz SSID). The default is NETGEAR. 
• Name (11N 5 GHz SSID). The default is NETGEAR-5G.
Indoors, computers can connect over wireless networks at a range of several 
hundred feet. This can allow others outside of your immediate area to access your 
network.
If you configure the router from a wireless computer and you change the router’s 
SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when 
you click Apply. You must then change your computer’s wireless settings to match 
the router’s new settings. To avoid this situation, you can use a computer that is 
connected to the router with an Ethernet cable. 
						

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• The wireless mode (802.11n) that each wireless adapter supports. The default is 
Up to 145Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 450Mbps at 5 GHz.
• Wireless security option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. To 
successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter to determine which 
wireless security option it supports. 
To set up basic wireless connectivity on your router:
1.
Log in to the N750 wireless gigabit router at http://www.routerlogin.net, with the default 
user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and 
password you have set up.
2.Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu to display the Wireless Settings 
screen.
3.Select your region. In the United States, the default region cannot be changed. For the rest of 
the world, the default region is Europe.
4.Set up the 2.4 GHz wireless network:
a.Enter the SSID name. The default is NETGEAR.
b.Select the operating channel for the wireless mode. The default is Auto. When Auto is 
selected, the router finds the best operating channel available.
If you notice interference from nearby devices, you can select a different channel. 
Channels 1, 6, and 11 will not interfere with each other.
c.Leave the wireless mode set to the default setting of Up to 145Mbps for 2.4GHz.
5.Select security options for the 2.4GHz wireless network.
The wireless Security Options are set to None by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends 
that you use wireless security. You can select a different Security Option and a different 
passphrase for each wireless network. For the highest performance of the 2.4GHz wireless 
network and the most secure encryption, NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2-PSK as 
your security option.
6.Set up the 5GHz wireless network:
The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the 
N750 wireless gigabit router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless 
connection. 
						

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a.Enter the SSID name. The default is NETGEAR-5G.
b.Select the operating channel for the wireless mode. The default is 153 for North America, 
and 44 for most other countries. If there is an Auto option in the channel list and you select 
it, the router will find the best operating channel available.
If you notice interference from nearby devices, you can select a different channel. 
c.Leave the wireless mode set to the default setting of Up to 450Mbps for 5GHz.
7.Select security options for the 5 GHz wireless network.
The wireless Security Options are set to None by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends 
that you use wireless security. You can select a different Security Option and a different 
passphrase for each wireless network. For the highest performance of the 5 GHz wireless 
network and the most secure encryption, NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2-PSK as 
your security option.
8.Click Apply to save your changes.
To set up your computers for wireless connectivity:
1.
Program the wireless settings of each computer or wireless adapter to have the same SSID 
(wireless network name) as the router.
2.Check that the wireless adapter on each computer can support the mode and security option 
that you selected. (If you have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings 
you selected in “Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options” on page 20).
3.Check that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of the 
router. For example, if you selected a security option requiring a passphrase, then the same 
passphrase must be used for each wireless computer.
The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the 
N750 wireless gigabit router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless 
connection.
If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the 
router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection 
when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your 
computer to match the router’s new settings. 
						

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4.Check that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by 
DHCP from the router. 
To access the Internet from any computer connected to your N750 wireless gigabit router, launch a 
browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
Using Push N Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless 
Network
If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can use this feature to configure 
the router’s SSID and security settings and, at the same time, connect the wireless client securely 
and easily to the router. Look for the   symbol on your client device.
1 WPS automatically 
configures the SSID and wireless security settings for the router (if the router is in its default state) 
and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client. 
If the router has already been configured manually or by using the Smart Wizard, and any of these 
security options have been enabled (WEP with auto authentication, WPS-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or no 
security), a wireless client can be added to your network quickly and simply by using Push N 
Connect. In this case, the existing wireless settings are broadcast to the WPS-capable client. (For 
more information on setting up a mixed network, see the online User Manual. A link to the User 
Manual is on the Resource CD.)
The following instructions assume that you are configuring WPS on the router for the first time 
and connecting a WPS-capable device such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. 
To connect a device using WPS:
1.
Open the networking utility of the device you want to connect to that supports WPS. 
2.Push the N750 wireless gigabit router’s WPS button, then release. The WPS LED will start to 
blink.
For a Windows PC, go to the Control Panel and select Network Connections. 
Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that TCP/IP Properties 
are set to Obtain an IP address automatically.
1. For a list of other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to http://www.wi-fi.org.
NETGEAR’s Push N Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup 
(WPS) standard. All other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be 
compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push N Connect. 
						

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3.While the WPS LED is blinking, you have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the device you are 
connecting to. The blinking ceases when one of these two conditions occurs:
• WPS has enabled security between the router and the other device.The router has 
generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security (including a PSK security 
password) on the router and has sent this configuration to the wireless client.
• If you do not establish a connection using WPS during this 2-minute interval, your router 
security and SSID (wireless network name) will be restored to the default settings (router 
security will be set to None). 
The WPS LED will stop blinking or turn off, depending on whether the wireless device has 
connected successfully.
4.Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for the wireless network.
To access the Internet from any computer connected to your N750 wireless gigabit router, launch a 
browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox. 
For more information about setting up your wireless network and configuring your wireless 
security settings, see the User Manual. A link to the online User Manual is on your Resource CD.
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
Once you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to 
your needs, you can test connectivity between devices connected to your router.
To test basic wireless connectivity: 
1.
Log in to the N750 wireless gigabit router at http://www.routerlogin.net, using the default 
user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and 
password you have set up.
2.Select Wireless Settings from the main menu of the N750 wireless gigabit router.
If you are planning a mixed network of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable 
devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network and security 
settings manually first, and use WPS only for adding additional WPS capable 
devices.  
						

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3.Note your SSID name. If you used WPS to establish a connection with other devices, the SSID 
will now be a randomly selected name. 
4.Make sure that you have selected the region in which the wireless router will operate. 
5.Check the Wireless mode. The default is Up to 450Mbps at 5GHz & 145Mbps at 2.4GHz. If 
you are experiencing interference, try selecting one of the other available settings (see 
“Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options” on page 20).
6.Check your wireless security. If you used WPS to enable wireless security, your security will 
be set to WPA/WPA2 with a randomly-selected PSK security password. 
7.Click Apply to save any changes.
8.Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same wireless network name 
(SSID) as the N750 wireless gigabit router and the same wireless security as your N750 
wireless gigabit router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP 
address by DHCP from the router.
Your N750 wireless gigabit router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. 
Your N750 wireless gigabit router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your 
computers requires access. It is not necessary to run a dialer or login application such as Dial-Up 
Networking or Enternet to connect, log in, or disconnect. These functions are performed 
automatically by the N750 wireless gigabit router as needed.
To access the Internet from any computer connected to your N750 wireless gigabit router, launch a 
browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
For more information on setting up your wireless network and configuring your wireless security 
settings, see the User Manual. A link to the online User Manual is on your Resource CD.
The SSID of any wireless adapters or wireless devices connected to your router 
must match the SSID you configured in the N750 wireless gigabit router. If they 
do not match, you will not get a wireless connection.
If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the 
router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless 
connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of 
your computer to match the router’s new settings. 
						

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Troubleshooting
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your N750 wireless gigabit router. You can 
find help with the following problems:
•“Basic Setup Checklist” on page 26
•“Checking Basic Router Functions” on page 27
•“Troubleshooting Login Problems” on page 29
•“Checking the Internet Service Connection” on page 30
•“Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router” on page 32
•“Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet” on page 33
Basic Setup Checklist
The following items are the most common errors made when initially setting up a router. Carefully 
review the checklist to make sure that you have followed the recommended procedures.
Be sure to always start your network in this sequence: 
1.
Turn off and unplug the modem from its power outlet, and turn off the N750 wireless gigabit 
router and computer.
2.Turn on the modem, and wait 2 minutes.
3.Turn on the N750 wireless gigabit router, and wait 1 minute.
4.Turn on the computer. 
Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in:
1.
Verify that the Internet status light on the N750 wireless gigabit router is lit if the Ethernet 
cable to the N750 wireless gigabit router from the modem is plugged in securely and the 
modem and N750 wireless gigabit router are both turned on (see “Front Panel” on page 3). 
2.Verify that for each powered-on computer connected to the N750 wireless gigabit router with 
a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding N750 wireless gigabit router LAN 
port status light is lit (see “Front Panel” on page 3). The label on the bottom of the N750 
wireless gigabit router identifies the number of each LAN port (see “Router Label” on page 6).