Netgear Wndr4300v2 N750 Wifi Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition User Manual

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The
 Router’s PIN field displays the PIN that you use on a registrar (for example, from \
the 
Network Explorer on a Vista Windows computer) to configure the router’s wireless 
settings through WPS. 
5.  (Optional) Select or clear the  Enable Router
 ’s PIN check box.
The PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the router detects s\
uspicious  attempts to break into router’
 s WiFi network using the router’s PIN through WPS. You can 
manually enable the PIN function by selecting the Enable Router’s PIN  check box.
6.  (Optional) Select or clear the  Keep Existing W
 ireless Settings check box.
By default, the  Keep Existing W
 ireless Settings check box is selected. NETGEAR 
recommends that you leave this check box selected.
If you clear this check box, the next time a new wireless client uses WP\
S to connect to 
the router, the router wireless settings change to an automatically gene\
rated random 
SSID and security key

. 
7.  Click the  Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point
You can set up the router to run as an access point (AP) on the same lo\
cal network as  another router.
To set up the router as an AP:
1.  Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to a L\
AN port in the 
other router

.
Cable this port to a LAN port
on another router
2. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the network.
3.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com . 
						

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A login screen displays.
4.  Enter the user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP .
6. Select the  Enable Access Point Mode check box.
7.  Scroll down and select an IP address setting:
• Get dynamically from existing router . 
 The other router on the network assigns an 
IP address to this router while this router is in AP mode.
• Enable fixed IP settings on this device (not recommended) . Use this setting if you 
want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is\
 in 
 AP mode. 
Using this option effectively requires advanced network experience.
Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, 
NETGEAR recommends that you use different wireless settings on 
each router. You can also turn off the wireless radio on the other route\
r 
or gateway and use the WNDR4300v2 router only for wireless client 
access.
8.  Click the  Apply button.
The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected.
9.  T
o reconnect, close and restart your browser and type  http://www.routerlogin.net. 
						

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Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode 
You can use your N750 WiFi Router in bridge mode to connect multiple devi\
ces wirelessly. To 
do this, you need two routers: one set up as a router and the other set \
up as a bridge. 
WiFi Router in bridge mode
Smart WiFi Router
Figure 9. Router in bridge mode with a WiFi connection
Installing your router as a bridge offers the following benefits:
• Y
ou can take advantage of gigabit WiFi speeds on current devices.
• Use gigabit WiFi for applications like video and gaming.
• Connect multiple devices like NAS, Smart 
 TV, NeoTV, Blu-ray player, and game consoles 
at gigabit WiFi speeds using a WiFi link.
• A
void the need for separate WiFi adapters for each device.
For example, you could install the first router in a room like a home of\
fice where your Internet 
connection is. 

Then set up the second router in bridge mode. Then place the router in bridge 
mode in a different room where your home entertainment center is located. Cable the r\
outer 
in bridge mode to your Smart TV, DVR, game console or Blu-ray player, and use its WiFi 
connection to the first router. 
To set up bridge mode:
1.  Make a note of the WiFi settings of the other router to which this route\
r will connect:
You need to know the SSID, WiFi security mode, wireless password, and ope\
rating  frequency (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
2.  On the router that will run in bridge mode, launch a web browser from a \
computer or 
wireless device that is connected to the network.
3.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com . 
						

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A login screen displays.
4.  Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Bridge .
The Wireless Bridge screen displays.
6.  Select the  Enable Bridge Mode check box.
7. Click the  Setup Bridge Mode Wireless Settings button.
8. Specify the settings of the other router to which this router will conne\
ct:
a. Select the wireless network frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). 
b.  In the Name (SSID) field, enter the wireless network name (SSID).
c.  In the Security Options section, select a radio button.
d.  If prompted, type the passphrase (the WiFi password that you use to con\
nect to the 
other router).
9.  Click the  Apply button.
The settings for the other router are saved.
10.  Click the  Apply button.
Your changes take effect. 
						

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10.   Manage Your Network
This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and 
home network. 
This chapter includes the following sections:
•Update the Router Firmware 
•Change the admin Password 
•Recover the admin Password 
•View Router Status 
•View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 
•Monitor Internet Traffic 
•Custom Static Routes 
•View Devices Currently on the Network 
•Manage the Router Configuration File 
•Remote Management  
						

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Update the Router Firmware
The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might see a message at 
the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available. You can respond to that 
message to update the firmware or you can check to see if new firmware is available and 
update your product. 
To check for new firmware and update your router:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update. 
The Firmware Update screen displays.
5. Click the Check button.
The router finds new firmware information if any is available and displays a message 
asking if you want to download and install it.
6. Click the Ye s button.
The router locates and downloads the firmware and begins the update. 
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the 
update. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a 
new page. Do not turn off the router.
When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The update process typically takes 
about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you need to 
reconfigure the router after updating. 
						

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Change the admin Password
You can change the default password that is used to log in to the router \
with the user name 
admin. This password is not the one that you use for WiFi access.
Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure 
password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any 
language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, 
and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.
To set the password for the user name admin:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login screen displays.
3.  Enter the user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration > Set Password.
5. Type the old password, and type the new password twice.
6.  T
o be able to recover the password, select the  Enable Password Recovery check box.
NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery.
7.  Click the  Apply button.
Your changes take effect. 
						

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Recover the admin Password
NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for 
the user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery 
process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari 
browser.
To set up password recovery:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password.
The Set Password screen displays.
5. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.
6. Select two security questions and provide answers to them.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
To recover your password:
1. In the address field of your browser, type www.routerlogin.net.
A login screen displays. 
2. Click the Cancel button.
If password recovery is enabled, you are prompted to enter the serial number of the 
router.
The serial number is on the product label.
3. Enter the serial number of the router.
4. Click the Continue button.
A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions.
5. Enter the saved answers to your security questions.  
6. Click the Continue button.
A screen displays your recovered password. 
						

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7. 
Click the  Login again  button.
A login screen displays.
8.  With your recovered password, log in to the router.
View Router Status
To view router status and usage information:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login screen displays.
3.  Enter the user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.  Click the  ADV
 ANCED tab.
Scroll to view 
guest network 
information
 
5.  For information about the displayed settings, click the  SEARCH HELP link at the bottom of 
the screen. 
						

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Display Internet Port Statistics
To display Internet port statistics:
1. 
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login screen displays.
3.  Enter the user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
4.  The BASIC Home screen displays
5.  Click the  ADV
 ANCED tab. 
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.
6.  In the Internet Port pane, click the  Show Statistics button.
The following information displays:
• System Up T
 ime. The time elapsed since the router was last restarted.
• Port. 
The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, 
the screen displays the following information:
- Status. 
 The link status of the port.
- TxPkts. 
 The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual 
clear.
- RxPkts. 
 The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
- Collisions. 
 The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.
- Tx B/s. 
 The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and 
LAN ports.
- Rx B/s. 
 The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN 
ports.
- Up T
ime. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
-Poll Interval. 
 The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen.