• Only This Computer. Allow access from a single IP address on the Internet. Enter the IP address
to be allowed access.
• IP Address Range. Allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet. Enter a beginning
IP address and an ending IP address to define the allowed range.
• Everyone. Allow access from any IP address on the Internet.
7. Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface.
Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, enter a
custom port number for the remote web management interface. Choose a number from 1024 to 65535,
but do not use the number of any common service port.The default is 8080, which is a common alternate
for HTTP.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Use Remote Access
To use remote access:
1. Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network.
2. Type your modem router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address or location field followed by a
colon (:) and the custom port number.
For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8080, enter
http://134.177.0.123:8080 in your browser.
Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App
You can use the genie app to remotely access your router and change its settings. Before you can use
remote access with the genie app, you must update your router’s firmware and download the latest genie
app for your computer or mobile device. Remote access with the genie app is supported for Windows
computers, iOS mobile devices, and Android mobile devices.
For more information about how to update your router’s firmware, see Update the Modem Router Firmware
on page 89.
To download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device, visit NETGEAR.com/genie. For more
information about how to set up remote access using the genie app, see the genie app user manual, which
is available at downloadcenter.netgear.com/.
Manage SMS Messages
Short Message Service (SMS) is a text messaging service.The modem router must be connected to the
network with a valid SIM card.
You can view your Inbox, Outbox, and Draft folders. Select a folder from the menu to view its contents.
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