NETGEAR N300 User manual

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
May 2013
202-11281-01
N300 Wireless Router JWNR2000v3
User Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Unpack Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cable Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chapter 2 Access the Router
Router Setup Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Wireless Devices and Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Types of Logins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
NETGEAR genie Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Upgrade Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Join Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
WPS Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
NETGEAR genie App and genie Mobile App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic Settings
Basic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Basic Settings Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
View Attached Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Set Up a Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Set Up FastLane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Chapter 4 genie Advanced Home
NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
WPS Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Use the Router as a DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Set Up QoS for Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 5 Security
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Block Services (Port Filtering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Schedule Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chapter 6 Administration
View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Router Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Internet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Wireless AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Erase the Current Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Change the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Upgrade the Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Chapter 7 Advanced Settings
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Control the Wireless Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Control Wireless Interference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Control Power Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Set Up a Wireless Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
View or Change WPS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Wireless Repeating Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Set Up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Set Up a Repeater Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Port Forwarding and Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Remote Computer Access Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications . . . . . . . . . . 84

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How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Add a Custom Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public . . . . . . . . . . .88
Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Quick Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Power LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Internet or LAN Port LEDs Are Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Wireless LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Cannot Log In to the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Your Router Cannot Obtain an IP Address from the ISP . . . . . . . . . . .101
Your Router Can Obtain an IP Address from the ISP. . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Troubleshoot PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . .106
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Appendix B Notification of Compliance
Index

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1. Hardware Setup
Getting to know your router
This manual provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network.
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box,
this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. The next chapter explains how to set up your
Internet connection.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Unpack Your Router
•Hardware Features
•Position Your Router
•Cable Your Router

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Unpack Your Router
Your box contains the following items:
•N300 Wireless Router JWNR2000v3
•AC power adapter (plug varies by region)
•Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
•Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions
If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
Hardware Features
Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front
and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
Label
The label on the bottom shows the router’s MAC address, serial number, preset wireless
network name (SSID) and network key (password), and login information.
272-11875-01
N300 Wireless Router JWNR2000v3
1 2 3 4
Ethernet
WPS/
FastLane
Internet
Reset
NETGEAR,INC.
Designed by NETGEAR in California
Made in China
user name: admin password: password
http://routerlogin.net
Router Login
LAN: GREEN =10/100 Mbps BLINK = ACTIVITY
Power
WPS/FastLane
InternetWiFi
LAN
WiFi Network Name (SSID) Network Key (Password) Serial Number
MAC Address
5V 1.0A
Power Power
On O
Serial
Network key number
(password)
Wireless network name
(SSID)
Router login
information
MAC address
Figure 1. Label on router bottom

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Front Panel
The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure.
Internet WPS/FastLane
Power
WirelessLAN ports
Figure 2. Front panel LEDs and icons
Table 1. Front panel LEDs
Icon LED Activity Description
LAN ports 1–4
1
Solid green
Blinking green
Off
The local port is connected to a 10/100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.
Wireless Solid green
Blinking green
Off
The wireless interface is enabled.
Data is being communicated over the wireless network.
The wireless interface is turned off.
Internet (WAN) Solid green
Blinking green
Off
The router has acquired an Internet address.
Data is being communicated with the Internet.
No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
WPS/FastLane
Solid green
Blinking green
Off
Solid green
Off
WPS mode:
• WPS mode is enabled.
• WPS mode is available for connection.
• WPS mode is disabled.
FastLane mode:
• FastLane mode is enabled.
• FastLane mode is disabled.
Power Solid green
Off
Power is supplied to the router.
Power is not being supplied to the router.

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Back Panel
The back panel has the following features:
WPS/FastLane LAN (Ethernet) Internet AC power Reset
button ports (WAN) port adapter input button
Figure 3. Back panel

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Position Your Router
The 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 passes through can limit the range. For
best results, place your router:
•Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and
preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
•So it is 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 router and your other devices to a minimum.
•Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling
fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or the base of a cordless phone or
2.4 GHz 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.
•With the antennas in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage or in a
horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage, as applicable.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
Cable Your Router
The installation guide that came in the box includes a cabling diagram. This section walks
you through cabling with detailed illustrations.
To connect the router, the computer, and the modem:
1. Unplug and turn off the broadband modem.
2. Locate the cable (A) that connects your computer to the modem.

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Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (B). You will connect it to the router later.
A
B
Internet
3. Connect the blue Ethernet cable (C) that came with the router to the Internet (WAN) port (D)
on the router, and to the Ethernet port on your broadband modem.
The Ethernet cable and the Internet port label are color coded.
Internet
D
C

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4. Locate the cable (A) that is still attached to your computer.
Insert that cable into a yellow LAN port on the router, as shown in the following figure:
A
5. Connect any additional wired computers to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a
computer into one of the three remaining LAN ports.
6. Start your network in the correct sequence.
See the following procedure.
CAUTION:
Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could
prevent you from accessing the Internet.
To start your network:
1. Plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait two minutes.
2. Plug the power adapter into the AC power adapter input on the router.

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3. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. Wait two minutes.
AC power adapter input
It might take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your computer
and your Internet provider.
After correctly cabling your router, see NETGEAR genie Setup on page 16 for information
about how to set up your network.

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2. Access the Router
Connecting to the router
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete
cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Router Setup Preparation
•Types of Logins
•NETGEAR genie Setup
•Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
•Upgrade Router Firmware
•Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)
•Join Your Wireless Network
•NETGEAR genie App and genie Mobile App

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Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie
menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get
your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the
settings described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you must change the settings so that it
uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Gather ISP Information
If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your
router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct:
•The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
•ISP login name and password
•Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this situation is rare)
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all
the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask
your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to
launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an
Internet application, your router automatically logs you in.
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2
wireless security, which is the wireless security that the router uses.

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Types of Logins
Different types of logins have different purposes:
•Router login. Logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR genie. For more
information for details about this login, see Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on
page 17.
•ISP login. Logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you
with this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login
information, contact your service provider.
•Wireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label
on the bottom of your router.
It is important that you understand the differences between the login types so that you know
which login to use when.
NETGEAR genie Setup
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the
router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been
successfully completed. It takes about 15
minutes to complete.
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router:
1. Turn on the router, if not done yet.
2. Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly (with
the preset security settings listed on the bottom label) to your router.
3. Launch your Internet browser.
•The first time that you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes
to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR genie screen displays.
•If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See Use
NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 17.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR genie setup.
NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the router to the Internet.
If the browser cannot display the web page, try these troubleshooting tips:
•Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or
wirelessly to the router.
•Make sure that the router has full power, and that its Wireless LED is lit.
•Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the
previous page.
•Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.

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•If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this situation is uncommon),
change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
To troubleshoot Internet access problems:
If the router does not connect to the Internet, follow these troubleshooting steps:
1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
3. Read Chapter 8, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and
contact NETGEAR technical support.
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an
Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR
genie again to view or change settings for the router.
1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
The login window displays:
3. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in
lowercase letters.
Note: The router user name and password are different from the user name
and password for logging in to your Internet connection. For more information,
see Types of Logins on page 16.

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Upgrade Router Firmware
When you set up your router and are connected to the Internet, the router automatically
checks to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message displays on the top of the
screen. For more information about upgrading firmware, see Upgrade the Router Firmware
on page 70.
Click the message when it displays, and click Yes to upgrade the router with the latest
firmware. After the upgrade, the router restarts.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do
anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting. Wait until the
progress bar on the NETGEAR genie screen completes.
Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)
The router BASIC Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet
connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the five sections of the dashboard
to view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and an ADVANCED tab is
at the top. Use the ADVANCED tab to access additional menus and screens.
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Figure 4. BASIC Home Screen
The dashboard contains these components:
•Home.This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the router.
•Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.
•Wireless. View or change the wireless settings for your router.

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•Attached Devices. View the devices connected to your network.
•Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable
content from reaching your computers.
•Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your router’s Internet
connection.
•FastLane. Enable FastLane mode to reserve bandwidth on the router for a trusted IP
address that you specify.
•Basic tab. Configure the basic settings of your router using the menus available
from this tab.
•Advanced tab. Set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP
or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 7, Advanced Settings.
Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
•Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product
documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.
•Language menu. Select your preferred language from the drop-down menu at the top
right corner of the screen.
Join Your Wireless Network
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. For instructions
for how to set up a guest network, see Set Up a Guest Network on page 35.
WPS Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its
password. Instead, you press a button or enter a PIN. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N'
Connect.
Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA
wireless security.
To use WPS to join the wireless network:
1. Press the WPS/FastLane button on the back of the router.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device or follow the WPS
instructions that came with the device.
The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network
password and connects you to the wireless network.

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Manual Method
With the manual method, you choose the network that you want, and type its password to
connect.
To connect manually:
1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless
connections.
This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2. Look for your network and select it.
The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the router label. If you
changed these settings, look for the network name that you used.
3. Enter the router password and click Connect.
NETGEAR genie App and genie Mobile App
The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home
network. It allows you to automatically repair common wireless network problems. It also
provides easy access to router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, broadband
usage meter, speed test, and more.
For more information, see the NETGEAR genie Apps User Manual.
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Figure 5. genie app dashboard