Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. Quick Start Package Contents The box contains the following items. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.
You can use this diagram to connect your router or follow the detailed instructions in this booklet. 1. Extend the antennas. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. 6. Connect a computer. You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi. NETGEAR recommends that you position all of the antennas vertically as shown. To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network name and password on the product label. 7. Log in to the router. Launch a web browser. 2. Prepare your modem.
LEDs The LEDs on the top of the router light to indicate router activity. Power LED Internet LED 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi 1 LED 5 GHz WiFi 2 LED USB 3.0 port LED USB 2.0 port LED Ethernet ports 1–4 LEDs WiFi On/Off button and LED WPS button and LED You can use the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel of the router to turn the LEDs on the top of the router on or off. Note: The Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is in the Off position.
Install Your Router Make sure that your Internet service is active before you install your router. ¾ To install your router: 1. Extend the antennas. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. NETGEAR recommends that you position all of the antennas vertically as shown. 2. Prepare your modem. Internet DSL or cable Modem a. Unplug your modem’s power. b. If the modem has a battery backup, remove its batteries. c.
3. Connect your modem. Router Internet DSL or cable Ethernet cable Modem a. Plug in, then turn on your modem. b. If you removed the batteries, replace them. c. With the yellow Ethernet cable that came with the router, connect your modem to the yellow Internet port on your router. 4. Check the router’s LED On/Off switch. LED On/Off switch If the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel of the router is in the off position, slide the LED On/Off switch to the on position.
5. Add power to the router. Router Internet DSL or cable Ethernet cable Power adapter Modem a. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. b. Wait for the Power LED on the front panel to light amber and turn white. If no LEDs are lit, press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router. 6. Connect a computer.
. Launch a web browser. The first time that you connect to the router, the genie screen displays. Follow the genie steps to connect to the Internet. If the genie screen does not display, try the following: Close and reopen the browser. Make sure that your computer is connected to one of the four Ethernet ports on the router, or that you are connected to your WiFi network. Make sure that the router has full power, and that its Power LED is lit.
WiFi Network Name and Password The preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key) are unique to your router, like a serial number. Because the router automatically uses WiFi security, you don’t need to set it up. The WiFi settings are on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the product label if you forget them. NETGEAR genie lets you change these settings. If you do so, write down the new WiFi settings and store them in a safe place.
Join the WiFi Network You can either use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its password. For help with the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help that came with that computer or device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS. ¾ To join the network using WPS: 1. Press the WPS button on the router for 3–5 seconds. The WPS LED on the router blinks white. 2.
View or Change the Router Settings After you use genie to set up the router, you can log in to the router to view or change its settings. Log In to the Router ¾ To log in to the router: 1. Connect a computer or WiFi device to the router. You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi. For a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable (not included) to connect your computer to a black Ethernet port on your router. To connect with WiFi, select and join your WiFi network. 2. Launch a web browser. 3.
3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. 5. Type your old password and type the new password twice. 6. To be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery. 7. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 8. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.
A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions. 6. Enter the saved answers to your security questions. 7. Click the Continue button. A screen displays your recovered password. 8. Click the Login again button. A login screen displays. 9. With your recovered password, log in to the router. Find a Forgotten WiFi Security Password The preset WiFi password is on the product label.
Enable Dynamic Quality of Service Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) resolves Internet traffic congestion when you have limited Internet bandwidth and competing demands by using better application and device identification, bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques. If you like gaming and streaming videos, then you can benefit from enabling Dynamic QoS.
To use Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth: a. For more accurate Speedtest results, make sure that no other devices are accessing the Internet. b. Click the Speedtest button. Speedtest determines your Internet bandwidth. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 8. To view bandwidth utilization by device and application, click the Click here to see bandwidth utilization by device and application link at the bottom of the screen.
Share a USB Device on the WiFi Network ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB device connected to the router USB port. (If your USB device has special drivers, it is not compatible.) ¾ To access the USB device from a Windows computer: 1. Connect your USB device to a USB port on the router. NETGEAR recommends you use the blue USB 3.0 port on the router to get the best USB device access speed. If your USB device has a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the router.
¾ To access the USB device from a Mac: 1. Connect a USB device to a USB port on the router. NETGEAR recommends you use the blue USB 3.0 port on the router to get the best USB device access speed. If your USB device has a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the router. When you connect the USB device to the router’s USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
ReadySHARE Vault Backup App Your router comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your home. Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the USB port on your router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup. Note: The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault: Windows XP SP3 Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1 ¾ To back up your Windows computer: 1. Connect a USB HDD to a USB port on the router. For best performance, connect a USB 3.0 HDD to the blue USB 3.
Share a USB Printer You can connect a USB printer to a USB port on the router and print wirelessly. ¾ To set up ReadySHARE Printer: 1. Connect the USB printer to a USB port on the router with a USB printer cable. 2. On each computer that will share the printer, do the following: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it. c. Select the language. 3.
More Premium Features Your router lets you do the following and more: Play music from a USB device with iTunes Server. Set up a secure VPN service connection to your home network. Create a personal FTP server with a custom URL. iTunes Server iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a USB device that is connected to the router USB port.
The BASIC Home screen displays. d. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server. e. Select the Enable iTunes Server (Music Only) check box and click the Apply button. f. Enter the passcode and click the Allow Control button. Your changes take effect. On your iPhone or iPad, the ReadySHARE music library displays in the Remote app. You can play this music on any Airplay devices. VPN Service VPN service allows remote access to your home network with a secure connection.
Personal FTP Server With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you aren’t home through Dynamic DNS. To set up your FTP server, follow these high-level steps: 1. Register for a free NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account. 2. Provide the account settings to your router. 3. Connect a USB hard disk to your router and set up FTP access through the Internet. These steps are explained in detail in the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.
NETGEAR genie App The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and more: Access your router and change its settings or diagnose and repair network issues. Make a printer AirPrint compatible so that you can print from an iPad or iPhone. Use MyMedia to find and play media files in your network.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. 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.
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. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
des dommages aux dispositifs LAN‐EL. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 36cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
