Netgear orporated 12100187 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual

Netgear Incorporated N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

UserManual.wiki >

Netgear orporated >

12100187 User Manual >

User Manual

1. User Manual
2. User mnaual

User Manual

Contents | 3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Attach the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Cable Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Verify the Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Chapter 2 Set Up Your Internet ConnectionRouter Setup Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Replace an Existing Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Log In to the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Router Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Manual Setup (Basic Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Unsuccessful Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Log Out Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Types of Logins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Chapter 3 Wireless SettingsWireless Security Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Security Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Turn Off Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Disable SSID Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Restrict Access by MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Wireless Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Consider Every Device on Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28View or Change Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

4 | Contents N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Set Up WPA Security Option and Passphrase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Wireless Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Chapter 4 Content Filtering SettingsLogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Examples of Log Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Delete Keyword or Domain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Specify a Trusted Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Block Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Set the Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Schedule Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Turn On Security Event Email Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Add a Custom Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public . . . . . . . . . . . 44Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Chapter 5 Network MaintenanceUpgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Automatic Firmware Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Stop the Automatic Firmware Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Back Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Internet Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53LAN Port (Local Ports) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Wireless Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Show Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55View Attached Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Chapter 6 USB StorageUSB Drive Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58File-Sharing Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Share Photos within Your Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Share Large Files with FTP over the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58USB Storage Basic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Basic Settings Screen Fields and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Edit a Network Folder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60USB Storage Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Create a Network Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Contents | 5N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Unmount a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Approved USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Locate the Internet Port IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely with FTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .65Enabling File and Printer Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Chapter 7 Advanced SettingsWAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72IP Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Quality of Service (QoS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73QoS for Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Wireless Advanced Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75WPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Wireless Card Access List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Remote Management Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Static Route Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Add a Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Advanced USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Set Up a Repeater with Wireless Client Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Chapter 8 TroubleshootingQuick Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Power LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Troubleshooting with the LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Power LED Is Off or Blinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89LEDs Never Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Wireless LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Cannot Log In to the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

6 | Contents N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Wireless Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Restoring the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Appendix A Supplemental InformationFactory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Appendix B Notification of ComplianceIndex

Chapter 1. Hardware Setup | 711. Hardware SetupThe N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL). It has is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers, lets you block unsafe Internet content and applications, and protects the devices (computers, gaming consoles, and so on) that you connect to your home network. 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. Chapter 2, Set Up Your Internet Connection explains how to set up your Internet connection.This chapter contains the following sections:• Unpack Your Router• Hardware Features• Attach the Stand• Position Your Router• Cable Your Router• Verify the CablingFor more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com.

8 | Chapter 1. Hardware Setup N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Unpack Your RouterYour box should contain the following items:• N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300• Router stand• AC power adapter (plug varies by region)• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable• Resource CD• Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructionsIf 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 FeaturesBefore 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.Front PanelThe router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons.InternetPower LAN Ports2.4 GHz 5 GHz USB Wireless WPS(1–4)Figure 1. Front panel LEDs and icons

Chapter 1. Hardware Setup | 9N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to right.Icon DescriptionPower • Solid amber. The unit is starting up after being powered on.• Solid green. Power is supplied to the router.• Off. Power is not supplied to the router.• Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. See www.netgear.com/support.• Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed.Internet • Solid green. An IP address has been received; ready to transmit data.• Solid amber. The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected.• Off. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.2.4 GHz • Solid green. The 2.4 GHz wireless radio is operating.• Off. The 2.4 GHz wireless radio is off.5 GHz • Solid blue. The 5 GHz wireless radio is operating.• Off. The 5 GHz wireless radio is off.LAN • Solid green. The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device.• Solid amber. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device.• Off. No link is detected on this port.USB •Solid green. The USB device had been accepted by the router and is ready to be used.•Blinking green. The USB device is in use.• Off. No USB device is connected, or the Safely Remove Hardware button has been clicked and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.Wireless buttonPressing this button turns the wireless radios on and off.• On. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios are on.• Off. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios are off, and the 24 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are off.WPS button Pressing this button allows you to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to add a wireless device or computer to your network (see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 26. The WPS LED blinks for 2 minutes during this process.

10 | Chapter 1. Hardware Setup N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Back PanelThe back panel has the On/Off button and port connections as shown in the figure.USB4 Ethernet ADSL On/OffPowerLAN portsFigure 2. Back panelLabelThe label on the bottom of the router shows the Restore Factory Settings button, WPS PIN, login information, MAC address, and serial number. MAC addressSerial numberRestore Factory SettingsDefault passwordLogin user name Figure 3. Label on router bottomSee Factory Settings on page 95 for information about restoring factory settings.

Chapter 1. Hardware Setup | 11N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Attach the StandFor optimal wireless network performance, use the stand (included in the package) to position your router upright. 1. Orient your router vertically.2. Insert the tabs of the stand into the slots on the bottom of your router as shown. Place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). Position Your RouterThe 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.

12 | Chapter 1. Hardware Setup N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual • Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs, 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.Cable Your RouterThe installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on the first page. This section walks you through cabling with detailed illustrations.1. Connect the router, the computer, and the modem.2. Turn off and unplug the modem. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.3. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to the modem.124. Disconnect the cable from the modem (2). You will connect it to the router later.5. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet port of the router (3).

Chapter 1. Hardware Setup | 13N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual 6. Locate the cable you removed from the modem in step 2. Securely insert that cable (4) into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1.47. Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. It is important that you start your network in the correct sequence (first power on the modem, and after it finishes starting up, power on the router).Verify the CablingVerify that your router is cabled correctly by checking the router LEDs. Turn on the router by pressing the On/Off button on the back.• The Power LED is green when the router is turned on.• The LAN ports are green for each PC cabled to the router by an Ethernet cable.• The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band LED is on, and the 5.0 GHz N-Band LED is on. • The Internet LED is on. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the router Internet port and the modem, and that the modem is powered on.Verify that the LAN LEDs (1 through 4) are lit for any computers cabled to the router by an Ethernet cable.

Chapter 2. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 1422. Set Up Your Internet ConnectionThis chapter explains how to set up your Internet connection using one of two methods: the Setup Wizard, or manual setup. If you have already set up your router using one of these methods, the initial setup is complete. Refer to this chapter if you want to become familiar with the router menus and screens, view or adjust the initial settings, or change the router password and login time-out.This chapter contains the following sections:• Router Setup Preparation • Log In to the Router • Upgrade Firmware • Router Interface • Setup Wizard • Manual Setup (Basic Settings) • Unsuccessful Internet Connection • Change Password • Log Out Manually • Types of Logins

Chapter 2. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 15N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Router Setup PreparationYou can set up your router with the Setup Wizard as described in Setup Wizard on page 18, or manually as described in Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 19. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information and to make sure the laptops, PCs, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.Note: For a Macintosh or Linux system, you have to use manual setup.Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCPIf you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you have to change the settings back so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Replace an Existing RouterTo replace an existing router, disconnect it and set it aside before starting the router setup. Gather ISP InformationYou need the following information to set up your router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your router Internet connection is set up, 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.• Active Internet service provided by a DSL account• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account-ISP login name and password-ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses-Fixed or static IP address-Host and domain namesDepending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you could need to know one or more of these settings for a manual setup:• Virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI) parameters• Multiplexing method• Host and domain names

16 | Chapter 2. Set Up Your Internet Connection N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Log In to the RouterLog in to the router to view or change settings or to set up the router.1. Type wwww.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser and press Enter to display the login window. 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lowercase letters. Note: The router user name and password are probably different from the user name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins on page 23 for more information.The router screen displays as described in Router Interface on page 17. If you do not see the login prompt:1. Check the LEDs on the router front panel to make sure that the router is plugged into an electrical outlet, its power is on, and the Ethernet cable between your computer and the router is connected to a LAN port.2. If you connected the Ethernet cable and quickly launched your browser and typed in the router URL, your computer might need a minute or two to recognize the LAN connection. Relaunch your browser and try again. 3. If you are having trouble accessing the router wirelessly, NETGEAR recommends that during setup you use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer so that you can log in to the router. 4. If you cannot connect to the router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your PC Control Panel. They should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. See your computer documentation.

Chapter 2. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 17N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Upgrade FirmwareWhen you log in, if you are connected to the Internet, the Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen displays so you can upgrade to the latest firmware. See Upgrade the Firmware on page 49, for more information about upgrading firmware.Click Yes to check for new firmware (recommended). The router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware. • If no new firmware is available, click No to exit. You can check for new firmware later.• If new firmware is available, 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 and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.You cannot upgrade firmware until you have established your Internet connection as described in Setup Wizard on page 18. Router InterfaceThe router interface lets you view or change the router settings. The left column has menus, and the right column provides online help. The middle column is the screen for the current menu option.Help for the current Screen selectedMenusLanguagefrom the menu(scrolldown toviewmore)screenFigure 1. Router interface

18 | Chapter 2. Set Up Your Internet Connection N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual • Setup Wizard. Specify the language and location, and automatically detect the Internet connection. See Setup Wizard on page 18.• Add WPS Client. Add WPS-compatible wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 26.• Setup menu. Set, upgrade, and check the ISP and wireless network settings of your router. See Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 19 and Chapter 3, Wireless Settings for information about settings.• Content Filtering menu. View and configure the router firewall settings to prevent objectionable content from reaching your PCs. See Chapter 4, Content Filtering Settings.• Maintenance menu. Administer and maintain your router and network. See Chapter 5, Network Maintenance.• Advanced menu. 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 menu requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.• Web Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.Setup WizardIf you do not use the NETGEAR Genie, you have to log in to the router to set the country, language, and Internet connection. If you performed the NETGEAR Genie setup, the country, language, Internet, and wireless network settings are already configured.1. From the top of the router menu, select Setup Wizard to display the following screen: 2. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the router myself. If you selected No, proceed to Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 19. 3. If you selected Yes, click Next.With automatic Internet detection, the Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration.

Chapter 2. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 19N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Note: The Setup Wizard cannot detect a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection. If your ISP uses PPTP, you have to set your Internet connection through the screen described in Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 19.Manual Setup (Basic Settings)The Basic Settings screen displays when you select No. I want to configure the router myself in the Setup Wizard and is also available from the router menu. It is where you view or change ISP information. The fields that display vary depending on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login.Note: Check that the country is set as described Setup Wizard on page 18 before proceeding with the manual setup. 1. Select Set Up > Basic Settings, and select Yes or No depending on whether or not your ISP requires a login. Figure 2, Basic Settings screen without (left) and with (right) login shows both forms of the Basic Settings screen.• Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.• No. Enter the account and domain names, as needed.2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default DSL settings usually work fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the DSL settings, and see Unsuccessful Internet Connection on page 22 for more information.3. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting.4. Click Apply to save your settings.

20 | Chapter 2. Set Up Your Internet Connection N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual 5. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within 1 minute, and see Chapter 8, Troubleshooting.ISP does not require login ISP does require loginFigure 2. Basic Settings screen without (left) and with (right) loginSome of the fields in this screen change when you select the Yes or No radio button for an ISP login. • Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.• No. Enter the account and domain names, as needed.No ISP Login• Account Name. Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also be called the host name.• Domain Name. Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.ISP Login • Internet Service Provider.PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). This is used primarily in Austrian DSL services.

Chapter 2. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 21N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Telstra Bigpond. This setting is only for older cable modem service accounts that still require a Bigpond login utility. Telstra has discontinued this type of account. Those with Telstra DSL accounts and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does your Internet connection require a login?.Other. This is the default setting. It is for PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), the protocol used by most DSL services worldwide.• Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an e-mail address.• Password. The password provided by your ISP.• Service Name. If your ISP provided a service name, enter it here.• Connection Mode. Specify when the router will connect to and disconnect from the Internet.Always On. The router logs in to the Internet immediately after booting and never disconnects.Dial on Demand. The router logs in only when outgoing traffic is present and logs out after the idle time-out.Manually Connect. The router logs in or logs out only when you click Connect or Disconnect in the Router Status screen.• Idle Timeout. If you want to change the Internet login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the wireless router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering an Idle Timeout value of 0 (zero) means never log out.• Internet IP AddressGet Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses.Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the ISP’s wireless router to which your wireless router will connect.Domain Name and MAC Address Fields • Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the wireless router during login, select this option, and enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.• Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address that will be used by the wireless router on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They will then accept

22 | Chapter 2. Set Up Your Internet Connection N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your wireless router to masquerade as that computer by “cloning” its MAC address. Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address of the router (normally the LAN MAC address).Use Computer MAC Address. The wireless router will capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must be using the one computer that is allowed by the ISP.Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.Unsuccessful Internet Connection1. 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.4. If you cannot connect to the router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your PC Control Panel. They should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. See your computer documentation.Change PasswordFor security reasons, the router has its own user name of admin with a password that defaults to password. You can and should change the password to a secure password that is easy to remember. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and is a mixture of upper-case and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.Note: The router user name and password are not the same as the user name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins on page 23 for more information about login types.

Chapter 2. Set Up Your Internet Connection | 23N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual To change the password:1. Select Maintenance > Set Password to display the following screen:2. Enter the old password.3. Enter the new password twice.4. Click Apply to save your changes. After changing the password, you are required to log in again to continue the configuration. If you have backed up the router settings previously, you should do a new backup so that the saved settings file includes the new password. See Back Up on page 51 for information about backing up your network configuration.Log Out ManuallyThe router interface provides a Logout command at the bottom of the router menus. Log out when you expect to be away from your computer for a relatively long period of time.Types of LoginsThere are three separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.• Router login logs you in to the router interface. See Log In to the Router on page 16 for details about this login.• 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.• Wi-Fi network name and passphrase logs you in to your wireless network. This login can be found on the label on the bottom of your unit. See Chapter 3, Wireless Settings for more information.

Chapter 3. Wireless Settings | 2433. Wireless SettingsThis chapter describes how to use the Wireless Settings screens to view and change (if needed) your wireless network settings. Security features to prevent objectionable content from reaching your PCs are covered in Chapter 4, Content Filtering Settings. This chapter contains the following sections:• Wireless Security Compatibility • Security Basics • Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your Network • Wireless Settings Screen • Wireless Guest Networks

Chapter 3. Wireless Settings | 25N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Wireless Security CompatibilityA wireless client is the wireless device or computer that will connect to your router. Most PCs and laptops come with a wireless adapter installed, but if it is outdated or slow, you can purchase a new wireless USB adapter to plug into a USB port. Make sure the wireless adapter in each client in your wireless network supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security. Note: If you connect devices to your router using WPS as described in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 26, those devices assume the security settings of the router.Security BasicsUnlike wired network data, wireless data transmissions extend beyond your walls and can be received by any device with a compatible wireless adapter (radio). For this reason, it is very important to use the security features available to you. Your router has the security features described here and in Chapter 4, Content Filtering Settings.• Wireless security options• Turn off wireless connectivity• Disable SSID broadcast• Restrict access by MAC addressWireless Security OptionsA security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The security protocol encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network. There are several types of encryption. WPA2 is the latest and most secure, and is recommended if your equipment supports it. WPA has several options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption and 802.1x encryption for enterprises. Note that it is also possible to use your router without wireless security. NETGEAR does not recommend this. You can view or change the wireless security options in the Wireless Settings screen. See Wireless Settings Screen on page 28.Turn Off Wireless ConnectivityYou can turn off the wireless connectivity of the router by pressing the Wireless On/Off button on its front panel . For example, if you use your laptop to wirelessly connect to your router and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion of the router while you are traveling. Other members of your household who use computers connected to the router through Ethernet cables can still use the router.

26 | Chapter 3. Wireless Settings N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Disable SSID BroadcastBy default, the router broadcasts its Wi-Fi network name (SSID) so devices can find it. If you change this setting to not allow the broadcast, wireless devices will not find your router unless they are configured with the same SSID. Note: Turning off SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. If you allow the broadcast, be sure to keep wireless security enabled.Restrict Access by MAC AddressYou can enhance your network security by allowing access to only specific PCs based on their Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the router. The wireless station MAC address filtering adds additional security protection to the wireless security option that you have in force. The access list determines which wireless hardware devices are allowed to connect to the router by MAC address. See Advanced Wireless Settings on page 74 for the procedure.Add Clients (Computers or Devices) to Your NetworkChoose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless computers or devices to your wireless network.Manual Method1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your router. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.2. Look for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of your network during the setup process, look for the default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and select it. The default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) is located on the product label on the bottom of the router.3. Enter the router passphrase and click Connect. The default router passphrase is located on the product label on the bottom of the router.4. Repeat steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) MethodWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard that lets you easily join a secure wireless network with WPA or WPA2 wireless security. The router automatically sets security for each

Chapter 3. Wireless Settings | 27N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual computer or device that uses WPS to join the wireless network. To use WPS, make sure that your wireless devices are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. NETGEAR products that use WPS call it Push 'N' Connect.1 Note: If the wireless network name (SSID) changes each time you add a WPS client, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen has been cleared. See Advanced Wireless Settings on page 74 for more information about this setting.You can use a WPS button or the router interface method to add wireless computers and devices to your wireless network.WPS Button Method1. Press the WPS button on the router front panel.2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless computer or device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with the computer. The device is now connected to your router.3. Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless computers or devices.Router Interface Method1. Select Add WPS Client at the top of the router menus. 2. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client.WPS Push Button method3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number. With either method, the router tries to communicate with the computer or wireless device, set the wireless security for wireless device, and allow it to join the wireless network.1. For a list of other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to http://www.wi-fi.org.

28 | Chapter 3. Wireless Settings N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual The PIN method displays this screen so you can enter the client security PIN number:WPS PIN methodWhile the router attempts to connect, the WPS LED on the front of the router blinks green. When the router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green, and the router WPS screen displays a confirmation message. 4. Repeat to add another WPS client to your network.Wireless Settings ScreenThe Wireless Settings screen lets you view or change the wireless network settings. When you set up security, note the new settings and save them in a secure location.Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or security options, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router.Consider Every Device on Your NetworkBefore you begin, check the following:• Every wireless computer has to be able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router as described in Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP on page 15. • Each computer or wireless adapter in your network has to have the same SSID and wireless mode (bandwidth/data rate) as the router. Check that the wireless adapter on each computer can support the mode and security option you want to use.• The security option on each wireless device in the network has to match the router. For example, if you select a security option that requires a passphrase, be sure to use same passphrase for each wireless computer in the network.

Chapter 3. Wireless Settings | 29N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual View or Change Wireless SettingsYour router comes set up with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and network password. This information is printed on the label for your router. You view or change these settings in the Wireless Settings screen. You can also use this screen to set up guest wireless networks.To view or change wireless settings:1. Select Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen.2. Select the wireless network that you want to configure. 3. Make any changes that are needed, and click Apply when done to save your settings.Note: The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections.4. Set up and test your computers for wireless connectivity:a. Use your wireless computer or device to join your network. When prompted, enter the network password.b. From the wirelessly connected computer, make sure that you can access the Internet.

30 | Chapter 3. Wireless Settings N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Wireless Settings Screen FieldsRegionThe location where the router is used. It might not be legal to operate the router in a region other than the regions listed.Wireless Network (for 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n)The primary network is the one that you usually use. You can set up guest networks too. You can customize access so that people who use their computers to access your guest network can use the Internet, but they do not have access to the rest of your home network. • Enable Wireless Isolation. When this check box is selected, wireless stations cannot communicate with each other or with stations on the wired network. By default, this check box is not selected.• Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the router to broadcast its SSID so that a wireless station can display this wireless name (SSID) in its scanned network list. This check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear this check box and click Apply.• Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID for your primary network is randomly generated, and there is typically no need to change it. If you want to set up guest networks, NETGEAR does recommend that you customize the default guest network names (SSIDs).• Channel. The wireless channel used by the gateway: 1 through 13. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.• Mode. Up to 150 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices to join the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. Up to 65 Mbps supports up to 65 Mbps.Security Options SettingsThe Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security option and passphrase. NETGEAR recommends that you set up wireless security for your primary network and router and for each guest network that you plan to use. • None. You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security.• WPA-PSK [TKIP] (WiFi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key). Allow only computers configured with WPA to connect to the wireless router. When you select this option, this additional area displays. Enter the WPA passphrase (network key). The passphrase has to be between 8 and 63 ASCII characters or exactly 64 hex digits.• WPA2-PSK [AES] (Wi-Fi Protected Access with 2 Pre-Shared Keys). Allow only computers set up with WPA2 to connect to the wireless router. When you select this option, this additional area displays. Enter the WPA passphrase (network key). The passphrase has to be between 8 and 63 ASCII characters or exactly 64 hex digits.

Chapter 3. Wireless Settings | 31N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. Allow computers set up with either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security to connect to the wireless router. When you select this option, this additional area displays on your screen. Enter the WPA passphrase (network key). The passphrase has to be between 8 and 63 ASCII characters or exactly 64 hex digits.Set Up WPA Security Option and Passphrase1. In the Security Options section, select the WPA option that you want.2. Enter the passphrase that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.3. Click Apply.Wireless Guest NetworksAdding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without having to know your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network, b/g/n 2.4 GHz or a/n 5 GHz. You can configure wireless guest networks and specify the security options for each wireless guest network. To set up a wireless guest network:1. Select Setup > Guest Network. The following screen displays:

32 | Chapter 3. Wireless Settings N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual 2. Select the Enable Guest Network check box to enable each guest network that you want to use. Both 2.4 GHz b/g/n) and 5 GHz a/n are available.3. Specify the settings for the network.You can specify whether the SSID broadcast is enabled, and whether you want to allow guests to access your local network. You can also change the SSID.• NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change the SSID to a different name. Note that the SSID is case-sensitive. For example, GuestNetwork is not the same as Guestnetwork.• For guest networks, wireless security is disabled by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security for the guest network.4. Select a security option for the guest network and specify the password. 5. When you have finished making changes, click Apply.

Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings | 3344. Content Filtering SettingsThis chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the PCs and other devices connected to your network. This chapter contains the following sections:• Logs • Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic • Block Services • Set the Time Zone • Schedule Services • Turn On Security Event Email Notification • Port Forwarding • Port Triggering

34 | Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual LogsThe router logs security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enable content filtering in the Block Sites screen, the Logs screen show you when someone on your network tries to access a blocked site. If you enable email notification, you will receive these logs in an email message. To view the log, select Content Filtering > Logs. A screen similar to the following displays:The Include in Log check boxes allow you to select which events are logged. The security log entries include the following information:• Date and time.The date and time the log entry was recorded.• Description or action. The type of event and what action was taken, if any.• Source IP. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.• Source port and interface. The service port number of the initiating device, and whether it originated from the LAN or WAN.• Destination. The name or IP address of the destination device or website.• Destination port and interface. The service port number of the destination device, and whether it is on the LAN or WAN.

Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings | 35N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Examples of Log MessagesFollowing are examples of log messages. In all cases, the log entry shows the time stamp as day, year-month-date hour:minute:second.Activation and AdministrationTue, 2010-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated [This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.]Tue, 2010-05-21 18:55:00 - Administrator login successful-IP:192.168.0.2 Thu, 2010-05-21 18:56:58 - Administrator logout - IP:192.168.0.2 [This entry shows an administrator logging into and out from IP address 192.168.0.2.]Tue, 2010-05-21 19:00:06 - Login screen timed out - IP:192.168.0.2[This entry shows a time-out of the administrator login.]Wed, 2010-05-22 22:00:19 - Log emailed[This entry shows when the log was emailed.]Dropped Packets Wed, 2010-05-22 07:15:15 - TCP packet dropped - Source:64.12.47.28,4787,WAN - Destination:134.177.0.11,21,LAN - [Inbound Default rule match]Sun, 2010-05-22 12:50:33 - UDP packet dropped - Source:64.12.47.28,10714,WAN - Destination:134.177.0.11,6970,LAN - [Inbound Default rule match]Sun, 2010-05-22 21:02:53 - ICMP packet dropped - Source:64.12.47.28,0,WAN - Destination:134.177.0.11,0,LAN - [Inbound Default rule match]These entries show an inbound FTP (port 21) packet, a User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packet (port 6970), and an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packet (port 0) being dropped as a result of the default inbound rule, which states that all inbound packets are denied.

36 | Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Keyword Blocking of HTTP TrafficUse keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a scheduled.1. Select Security > Block Sites.The following screen displays:2. Select one of the keyword blocking options:• Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings.• Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen.3. In the Keyword field, enter a keyword or domain, click Add Keyword, and click Apply.The Keyword list. supports up to 32 entries. Here are some sample entries:• Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html.• Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov.• Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access.Delete Keyword or Domain1. Select the keyword or domain that you want to delete from the list.2. Click Delete Keyword and click Apply to save your changes.

Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings | 37N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Specify a Trusted ComputerYou can exempt one trusted computer from blocking and logging. The computer you exempt has to have a fixed IP address.1. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address.2. Click Apply to save your changes.Block ServicesServices are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, Web servers serve Web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number. This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP packets. For example, a packet that is sent with destination port number 80 is an HTTP (Web server) request. You can block computers on your local network from using certain Internet services. This is called service blocking or port filtering. You can add an outbound rule to block Internet access from a local computer based on the computer, Internet site, time of day, and type of service. To block access to Internet services:1. Select Content Filtering > Block Services. The Block Services screen displays.2. Enable service blocking by selecting either Per Schedule or Always, and then click Apply. To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule screen. For information about scheduling, see Schedule Services on page 40.

38 | Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual 3. Specify a service for blocking by clicking Add. The Block Services Setup screen displays.4. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list includes several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any services or applications that are not listed, select User Defined.Note: To define a service, first you have to know the port number or range of numbers used by the application. The service port numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF at http://www.ietf.org/) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.” Service numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024 to 65535 by the authors of the application. You can often determine port number information by contacting the publisher of the application, by asking user groups or newsgroups, or by searching.• If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If you are not sure, select Both.• Enter the starting port and ending port numbers. If the application uses a single port number, enter that number in both fields.5. Select the radio button for the IP address configuration that you want to block, and then enter the IP addresses in the appropriate fields.You can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network.6. Click Add to enable your Block Services Setup selections.

Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings | 39N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Set the Time ZoneThe router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several network time servers on the Internet.1. Select Security > Schedule. The following screen displays2. Select your time zone. This setting determines the blocking schedule and time-stamping of log entries. 3. If your time zone is in daylight savings time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box to add one hour to standard time.Note: If your region uses daylight savings time, select Automatically adjust for daylight savings time on the first day and clear it after the last day.4. Click Apply to save your settings.

40 | Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Schedule ServicesIf you enabled service blocking in the Block Services screen or port forwarding in the Ports screen, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted. 1. Select Security > Schedule. The following screen displays:2. To block Internet services based on a schedule, select Every Day or select one or more days. 3. If you want to limit access completely for the selected days, select All Day. Otherwise, to limit access during certain times for the selected days, enter times in the Start Blocking and End Blocking fields.Note: Enter the values in 24-hour time format. For example, 10:30 a.m. would be 10 hours and 30 minutes, and 10:30 p.m. would be 22 hours and 30 minutes. If you set the start time after the end time, the schedule is effective through midnight the next day.4. Click Apply to save your settings.

Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings | 41N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Turn On Security Event Email NotificationTo receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the Email screen and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often. Select Content Filtering > E-mail to display the following screen:• Turn E-mail Notification On. Select this check box if you want to receive email logs and alerts from the router.• Send to This E-mail Address. Enter the email address where you want logs and alerts sent. This email address is also used as the From address. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent by email. • Your Outgoing Mail Server. Enter the name or IP address of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration settings of your email program. Enter the email address to which logs and alerts are sent. This email address is also used as the From address. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent by email. • My mail server requires authentication. If you use an outgoing mail server provided by your current ISP, you do not need to select this check box. If you use an email account that is not provided by your ISP, select this check box, and enter the required user name and password information.• Send Alerts Immediately. Select the corresponding check box if you would like immediate notification of a significant security event, such as a known attack, port scan, or attempted access to a blocked site.• Send logs according to this schedule. Specifies how often to send the logs: Hourly, Daily, Weekly, or When Full.

42 | Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual -Days specifies which day of the week to send the log. This is relevant when the log is sent weekly.-Time specifies the time of day to send the log. This is relevant when the log is sent daily or weekly.Note: If the Weekly, Daily, or Hourly option is selected and the log fills up before the specified period, the log is automatically emailed to the specified email address. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the router’s memory. If the router cannot email the log file, the log buffer might fill up. In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents.Port ForwardingBecause the router uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly address any of your local computers. However, with port forwarding you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet. Note: Some residential broadband ISP accounts do not let you run server processes (such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP might periodically check for servers and suspend your account if it discovers any active services at your location. If you are unsure, refer to the acceptable use policy of your ISP.Port forwarding tells the router to direct inbound traffic for a particular service to one local server based on the destination port number. Port forwarding opens holes in your firewall. Enable only those ports that are necessary for your network. Before starting, you need to determine which type of service, application, or game you will provide, and the local IP address of the computer that will provide the service. Be sure the computer’s IP address never changes.The following are some considerations for port forwarding:• If your external IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address might change periodically as the DHCP lease expires. Consider using the Dynamic DNS screen described in Dynamic DNS so that external users can always find your network.• If the IP address of the local server computer is assigned by DHCP, it might change when the computer is rebooted. To avoid this, use the Reserved IP address feature in the LAN Setup screen to keep the computer’s IP address constant.

Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings | 43N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual • Local computers access the local server using the computer’s local LAN address. Attempts by local computers to access the server using the external WAN IP address fail.To configure port forwarding to a local server:1. Select Advanced > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering.2. Select the Port Forwarding radio button as the service type as shown in the following figure:3. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network.If the service does not appear in the list, you can add a custom service as described in the following section..4. In the Server IP Address field, enter the last digit of the IP address of your local computer that will provide this service. 5. Click Add. The service appears in the list in the screen.Note: To edit or delete a port forwarding entry in the table, select the button next to the service name and click Edit Service or Delete Service.Add a Custom ServiceTo define a service, game, or application that does not appear in the Service Name list, you need to know which port number or range of numbers is used by the application. You can usually find out by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or newsgroups.

44 | Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual To add a custom service:1. On the Port Triggering screen, click the Add Custom Service button. The following screen displays:2. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 3. In the Protocol field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP.4. In the Starting Port field, enter the first port number. • If the application uses only a single port, enter the same port number in the Ending Port field.• If the application uses a range of ports, enter the ending port number of the range in the Ending Port field.5. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of your local computer that will provide this service.6. Click Apply. The service appears in the list in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen.Application Example: Making a Local Web Server PublicIf you host a Web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow Web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your Web server. To make a local Web server public:1. Assign your Web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation, as explained in IP Address Reservation on page 72. In this example, your router will always give your Web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33. 2. In the Port Forwarding screen, configure the router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your Web server at 192.168.1.33. HTTP (port 80) is the standard protocol for Web servers.3. (Optional) Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS service, and configure your router to use the name as described in Dynamic DNS on page 70. To access your Web server from the Internet, a remote user needs to know the IP address that has been assigned by your ISP. However, if you use a Dynamic DNS

Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings | 45N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual service, the remote user can reach your server by a user-friendly Internet name, such as mynetgear.dyndns.org.Port TriggeringPort triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful in these cases:• More than one local computer needs port forwarding for the same application (but not simultaneously).• An application needs to open incoming ports that are different from the outgoing port.When port triggering is enabled, the router monitors outbound traffic looking for a specified outbound “trigger” port. When the router detects outbound traffic on that port, it remembers the IP address of the local computer that sent the data. The router then temporarily opens the specified incoming port or ports, and forwards incoming traffic on the triggered ports to the triggering computer. While port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range to a single local computer, port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer that needs them and can close the ports when they are no longer needed.Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should also enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) according to the instructions in Universal Plug and Play on page 80.To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. Also, you need to know the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the inbound ports. You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or newsgroups.To set up port triggering: 1. Select Advanced > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. The Forwarding/Port Triggering screen displays.

46 | Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual 2. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The port triggering information displays.3. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box.If you set up port triggering and then select the Disable Port Triggering check box, port triggering is disabled, but the port triggering set up is retained even though it is not used.4. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. This value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires. This is required because the router cannot be sure when the application has terminated.5. Click Add Service to display the following screen: 6. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 7. In the Service User field, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet. Otherwise, select Single address, and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict the service to a particular computer. 8. Select the service type, either TCP or UDP or both (TCP/UDP). If you are not sure, select TCP/UDP.9. In the Triggering Port field, enter the number of the outbound traffic port that will cause the inbound ports to be opened.

Chapter 4. Content Filtering Settings | 47N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual 10. Enter the inbound connection port information in the Connection Type, Starting Port, and Ending Port fields.11. Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table.

Chapter 5. Network Maintenance | 4855. Network MaintenanceThis chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining the router and home network.This chapter contains the following sections:• Upgrade the Firmware • Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades • Manage the Configuration File • View Router Status • View Attached Devices

Chapter 5. Network Maintenance | 49N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Upgrade the FirmwareThe router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your router, it checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version. WARNING!When uploading firmware to the router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.Automatic Firmware CheckWhen automatic firmware checking is on, the router performs the check and notifies you if an upgrade is available or not as shown here.1. Click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new firmware. The upgrade process could take a few minutes. When the upload is complete, your router restarts.2. Go to the WNDR4300 support page at http://www.netgear.com/support. and read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you need to reconfigure the router after upgrading.Note: If you get a “Firmware needs to be reloaded” message, it means that a problem has been detected with the router’s firmware. Follow the prompts to correct the problem, or see Incorrect Date or Time on page 92 for a description of the steps.Stop the Automatic Firmware CheckYou can turn the automatic firmware checking off and check for firmware updates manually if you prefer. See the following section, Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades .

50 | Chapter 5. Network Maintenance N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual To turn off the automatic firmware check at login:1. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade. The following screen displays:2. Clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.Manually Check for Firmware UpgradesYou can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product.WARNING!When uploading firmware to the router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.1. Select Maintenance > Router Status and make a note of the router firmware version number.2. Go to the WNDR4300 support page on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support.3. If the firmware version on the NETGEAR website is newer than the firmware on your router, download the file to your computer.

Chapter 5. Network Maintenance | 51N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual 4. Select Maintenance > Router Upgrade to display the following screen: 5. Click Browse, and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img). 6. Click Upload to send the firmware to the router.When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether or not you need to reconfigure the router after upgrading.Manage the Configuration FileThe router configuration settings are stored in a configuration file (*.cfg). This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or used to revert to factory default settings. Back Up1. Select Maintenance > Backup Settings to display the following screen:2. Click Save to save a copy of the current settings.3. Choose a location to store the .cfg file that is on a computer on your network.

52 | Chapter 5. Network Maintenance N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Restore1. Enter the full path to the file on your network, or click the Browse button to find the file. 2. When you have located the .cfg file, click the Restore button to upload the file to the router.Upon completion, the router reboots.EraseClick the Erase button to reset the router to its factory default settings. Erase sets the password to password, and the LAN IP address to 192.168.1.1, and enables the router’s DHCP.View Router StatusSelect Maintenance > Router Status to display this screen. The Router Status screen provides status and usage information.

Chapter 5. Network Maintenance | 53N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Hardware and Firmware Version. The model of the hardware and the currently running firmware version.GUI Language Version. The currently selected language.Internet Port SettingsMAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address of the DSL port.IP Address. The DSL port IP address. If no address is shown, the router cannot connect to the Internet.DHCP. Usually this is set to DHCP Client because the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP. If set to None, the router uses a fixed IP address on the WAN.IP Subnet Mask. The DSL port IP subnet mask.Gateway IP Address. The IP address used as a gateway to the Internet for computers configured to use DHCP.Domain Name Server. The router DNS server IP addresses. These addresses are usually obtained dynamically from the ISP.LAN Port (Local Ports)MAC Address. The router LAN port Ethernet MAC address.IP Address. The router LAN port IP address. The default is 192.168.1.1.DHCP. If Off, the router does not assign IP addresses to PCs on the LAN. If On, the router does assign IP addresses to PCs on the LAN.IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the router LAN. The default is 255.255.255.0.Wireless Port See Wireless Settings Screen on page 28 for a more detailed description of these settings.Name (SSID). The Wi-Fi network name (SSID) for the wireless network. The default for a or n operation is NETGEAR-5G. The default for b or g operation is NETGEAR.Region. The country where the unit is set up for use.Channel. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency.Mode. The current Mbps setting.Wireless AP. Indicates if the access point feature is enabled. If disabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off.Broadcast Name. Indicates if the router is configured to broadcast its SSID.Wi-Fi Protected Setup b/g/n. This indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is configured for the b/g/n network.

54 | Chapter 5. Network Maintenance N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup a/n. Indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is configured for the a/n network.Show StatisticsClick the Show Statistics button on the Router Status screen to display a screen similar to this:PortThe statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following:• Status. The link status of the port.• TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted since reset or manual clear.• RxPkts. The number of packets received since reset or manual clear.• Collisions. The number of collisions since reset or manual clear.• Tx B/s. The current line utilization—percentage of current bandwidth used.• Rx B/s. The average line utilization.• Up Time. The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset.

Chapter 5. Network Maintenance | 55N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Connection StatusIn the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to display a screen similar to this:IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the router.Subnet Mask. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.DHCP Server. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router.DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses.Lease Obtained. The date and time that the lease was obtained.Lease Expired. The date and time that the lease will expire.• Click the Release button to release the connection status items (that is, all items return to 0).• Click the Renew button to refresh the screen.• Click the Close Window button to close the Connection Status screen.View Attached DevicesThe Attached Devices screen shows all IP devices that the router has discovered on the local network.

56 | Chapter 5. Network Maintenance N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual Select Maintenance > Attached Devices. The following screen displays:For each device, the table shows the IP address, the device name if available, and the Ethernet MAC address. Note that if the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the router rediscovers the devices. To force the router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button.

Chapter 6. USB Storage | 5766. USB StorageThis chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your router. Figure 1. USB port on rear panel.The USB port on the router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, printers, CD drives, or DVD drives to the USB port.This chapter includes the following sections:• USB Drive Requirements • File-Sharing Scenarios • USB Storage Basic Settings • Edit a Network Folder • USB Storage Advanced Settings • Unmount a USB Drive • Approved USB Devices • Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer • Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings

58 | Chapter 6. USB Storage N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual USB Drive RequirementsThe router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table.Bus Speed/SecondUSB 1.1 12 MbitsUSB 2.0 480 MbitsActual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables. The router should work with USB 2.0-compliant or 1.1-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the router, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare/.When selecting a USB device, bear in mind the following: • The USB port on the router can be used with one USB hard drive at a time. Do not attempt to use a USB hub attached to the USB port.• According to the USB 2.0 specification, the maximum available power is 5V @ 0.5A. If a USB device exceeds this requirement, it might not function or might function erratically. Check the documentation for your USB device to be sure.• The router supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS (read only), and NTFS with compression format enabled (read only). File-Sharing ScenariosYou can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. Share Photos within Your Home NetworkYou can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site. 1. Insert your USB drive into the USB port on the router either directly or with a USB cable.Computers on your local area network (LAN) can access this USB drive using a Web browser or Microsoft networking.2. If you want to specify read-only access, or to allow access from the Internet, see USB Storage Advanced Settings on page 61.Share Large Files with FTP over the Internet1. To protect your network, set up security if someone else will be downloading the files. Create a user name and password with appropriate access.

$Chapter 6. USB Storage | 59N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual 2. If you want to limit USB drive access to only read access, from the router USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen, click Edit. In the Write Access field, select admin, and then click Apply.The password for admin is the same one that you use to access the router. By default it is password.3. Enable FTP via Internet in the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. See USB Storage Advanced Settings on page 61.USB Storage Basic SettingsYou can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your router. 1. Select USB > Basic Settings. The following screen displays:By default, the USB device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). 2. To access your USB device, do one of the following:• Click the network or device name.• Click the share name.• Type \\readyshare in the address field of your Web browser.Network/device name:Share name:\\readyshare\\readyshare\USB_Storage$

$60 | Chapter 6. USB Storage N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR4300 User Manual If you logged in to the router before you connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in the router screens until you log out and then log in again.Basic Settings Screen Fields and Buttons• Network Device Name. The default is \\readyshare. This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the router.• Folder Name. Full path of the network folder. • Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD). • Total/Free Space. Shows the current utilization of the storage device. • Share Name. You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your Web browser.If Not Shared is shown, then the default share has been deleted and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.• Read/Write Access. Shows the network folder permissions and access controls.-All no password allows all users to access the network folder. -admin uses the same password that you use to log in to the router. • Edit. You can click the Edit button to edit the Available Network folder settings. See the following section, Edit a Network Folder .• Safely Remove USB Device. Click this button to safely remove the USB device attached to your router. See Unmount a USB Drive on page 63.Edit a Network FolderThis process is the same from both the USB Storage (Basic Settings) and (Advanced Settings) screens. 1. Click the Edit button to open the Edit Network Folder screen:$

Netgear orporated 12100187 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router User Manual

Netgear Incorporated N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Contents

User Manual

Navigation menu

Namespaces

Views

Navigation