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General| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bandwidth | 2.4 GHz |
| Interface | USB, RJ-45 |
| Rack mounting | No |
| Weight (imperial) | 1.5 lbs |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 258 x 172.5 x 81 mm |
| USB ports quantity | 2 |
| Minimum system requirements | - Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Google Chrome 11.0\\r - Safari 1.4 |
| Compatible operating systems | - Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000\\r - Mac OS\\r - UNIX\\r - Linux |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 10.15 x 6.79 x 3.18 \ |
| DHCP client | - |
| Supported network protocols | IPv6, IPv4 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
| Security algorithms | WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Flash memory | 128 MB |
| Certification | RoHS |
| Cables included | LAN (RJ-45) |
| Product color | Black |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 172.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 258 mm |
| Height | 81 mm |
| Weight | 680 g |
Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.
The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels.
You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the NETGEAR genie menus and screens to set up your router manually.
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the router.
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network.
The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change ISP information.
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.
Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without giving them your wireless security key.
The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size.
The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others.
Once you have set up your router, you can connect any USB storage device and share the contents with other users on your network.
You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your router.
You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device.
You can connect a USB printer to the router’s USB port, and share it among Windows and Mac computers on the network.
The USB Control Center Utility allows you to control a shared USB device from your computer that is connected to the USB port on your router.
The Block Services screen lets you add and block specific Internet services by computers on your network.
You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access.
You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab.
You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings.
This feature allows you to change the default password that is used to log in to the router with the user name admin.
Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen.
By default, the router blocks inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers except replies to your outbound traffic.
The remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router over the Internet.
Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router’s Internet port.
After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur.
If you are unable to log in to the router from a computer on your local network, check the following:
If you can access your router but you are unable to access the Internet, first determine whether the router can obtain an IP address.
This section explains how to restore the factory settings, changing the router’s administration password back to password.
You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Reset button.
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum.
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only.
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