Netgear Wndr4500v3 N900 Wifi Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition User Manual

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Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
If your USB printer supports scanning, you can also use the USB printer \
for scanning. For 
example, the USB printer displayed in the Windows Printers and Faxes scr\
een is ready for 
print jobs.
To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer:
1. 
Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon 
.
2. Make sure that the printer status shows as Available.
3.  C
lick the Network Scanner  button. 
The scanner...

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Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically w\
hen you log in 
to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the \
printer connection.
To turn off automatic NETGEAR USB Control Center startup:
1.  Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon 
.
2. Select  Tools > Configuration.
3.  Clear the  Automatically execute when logging on W
 indows check box.
4.  Click...

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The Control Center - Configuration screen displays.
3.  In the Language list, select a language.
4.  Click the  OK button.
The next time NETGEAR USB Control Center starts, the language changes.
Specify the Time-out
To specify the time-out:
1.  Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon 
.
The main screen displays.
2.  Select  T
 ools > Configuration .
The Control Center - Configuration screen displays.
3.  In the T
imeout field, type the number of minutes.
The...

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9.   Network Settings
The router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the 
router’s network settings. NETGEAR recommends that you install the router and connect it to the 
Internet before you change its network settings.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•View or Change WAN Settings 
•Set Up a Default DMZ Server 
•Change the Router’s Device Name 
•Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings 
•Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns 
•Disable the DHCP Server...

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View or Change WAN Settings
You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set 
up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and 
enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port. 
To view or change the WAN settings:
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...

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•MTU Size (in bytes). The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most 
Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. Change the 
MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection. See 
Change the 
MTU Size on page 37.
•NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router 
processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT protects computers on the LAN from attacks 
from the Internet but might prevent some...

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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 > Setup > WAN Setup.
The WAN Setup screen displays.
5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box.
6. Type the IP address.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your changes take effect.
Change the Router’s Device Name
The router’s device name is WNDR4500v3. This device name displays in the file manager 
when you browse your...

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Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
The router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side \
and to act as a 
DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows:
• LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1
• Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0
These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use\
 in private networks  and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a dif
 ferent IP addressing 
scheme, you can change these...

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7. Change the RIP settings.
Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with 
other routers. 
a.Select a RIP direction:
•Both. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates 
information that it receives.
•Out Only. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically. 
•In Only. The router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.
b. Select a RIP version:
•Disabled. This is the default setting....

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4. 
Select  ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup .
5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server  check box is selected.
6.  Specify the range of IP addresses that the  router assigns:
a. In the Starting IP 
 Address field, type the lowest number in the range.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.
b.  In the Ending IP 
 Address field, type the number at the end of the range of IP 
addresses.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.
7....