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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router User Manual April 2013 202-11239-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.
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    Security Settings 13 Types of Logins and Access 13 NETGEAR genie Setup 14 Use NETGEAR genie after Installation 15 Upgrade the Firmware 15 Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 16 Join Your Wireless Network 17 Manual Method 17 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method 17 NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Change the MTU Size 34 LAN Setup 35 LAN Setup Screen Settings 36 Role of the Router as a DHCP Server 37 Set up Address Reservation 38 WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections 39 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 39 WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 40 Set Up QoS for
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router View Router Status 77 Router Information 77 Internet Port 77 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 80 View Logs 80 Manage the Configuration File 82 Back Up Settings 82 Restore Configuration Settings 82 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 83 Change the Password
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router LEDs Never Turn Off 115 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 115 Wireless LEDs Are Off 115 The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber 115 Cannot Log In to the Router 116 Cannot Access the Internet 116 Troubleshoot PPPoE 118 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 118
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    1. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your router The AC1450 Smart WiFi Router with AC dual band delivers gigabit WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds. It offers the best wireless coverage for large homes and is ideal for homes with ten or more wireless devices. Compatible with next generation WiFi
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    contains the following items: • AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and
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    USB Description • Solid amber. The router is starting up. • Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. • Solid green. The router is ready. • Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. Visit www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Power is not supplied
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off. • WiFi On/Off port Ethernet Internet LAN ports 1-4 port Reset button Figure 3. Router rear panel The Reset button restores the factory settings. See Factory Settings on page 123. Hardware Setup
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Label The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address, and serial number. Default access information Preset WiFi password Serial number and MAC address Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router Preset SSID
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    you complete cabling as described in the installation guide. This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR genie Setup • Use NETGEAR genie after Installation • Upgrade the Firmware • Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Join Your Wireless
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.  To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router: 1. Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Make sure that your computer or
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    router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters. Note: The router user name and password are different from the user name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. For more information, see Types of Logins and Access on page 13. Upgrade the Firmware
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Join Your Wireless Network You can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. For instructions about how to set up a guest network, see Set Up a Guest Network on page 28. Manual Method With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. See the NETGEAR genie App User Manual for details about the genie apps. Retrieve wireless password About genie Menu Language Dashboard (
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    3. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 3 Your Internet connection and WiFi network This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Parental Controls • Basic Wireless Settings • Set Up a Guest Network • View Attached Devices For information about the ReadySHARE feature on the BASIC Home
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change basic ISP information. Note: You can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. See Internet Connection Setup Wizard on page 31.  To view or change the
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup Screen Fields The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen. The fields that display in this screen depend on whether tan ISP login is required. Does Your Internet connection require a login? Answer either yes or no
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router your account is first opened. They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your router to use your computer's MAC address (also called cloning). • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. The router
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts. 4. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to proceed. radio button. If you are creating an account, the following screen displays: • Fill in the fields and click Next. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 23
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    lets you view or configure the wireless network setup. The router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR recommends you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router.  To view or change basic settings (before you made changes)? If so, update the wireless network selection in your computer or wireless device to
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Settings Screen Fields You can use this screen to view or change the wireless network settings and the security option. Enable SSID Broadcast. This feature allows the router or 6 and 10). Mode. For 2.4 GHz, Up to 217 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11n
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router WPA uses a passphrase for authentication and to generate the initial data WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients. WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed and security. For help with WPA
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Guest Network The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to Click Apply. Your settings are saved. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 28
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router View Attached Devices Use the Attached Device screen to view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network.  To go to the Attached Devices screen: 1. From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices. Wired devices are connected to the router with
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    4 Specify custom settings This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen • Internet Connection Setup Wizard • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen The genie Advanced Home dashboard presents status information. The content is the same as what is on the Router Status screen available from the Administration menu. See View Router Status on page 77. Internet Connection Setup Wizard You
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have the router forward the traffic to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server.  To set up a default DMZ server: 1. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup
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    just the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • You have problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Table 2. Common MTU sizes (continued) MTU Application 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. 1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL. 576 Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.  To change the MTU size: 1. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. In the MTU Size
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router  To change the LAN settings: 1. Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup. 2. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following section, LAN Setup Screen Settings. 3. Click Apply. Your changes are saved. LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Use Router as DHCP Server For most home networks, this check box is selected so that the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. • Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the router. •
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 3. Click Apply. 4. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that it can access the router. Set up Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections The WPS Wizard helps you add a wireless computer or device to your WiFi network without typing the WiFi password.  To use the WPS Wizard: 1. Select Advanced > WPS Wizard. 2. Click Next. 3. Select the radio button for the setup method that you
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications The router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to than voice and video. WMM QoS is enabled by default.  To disable WMM QoS: 1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup. 2. Clear the Enable WMM check box. 3. Click
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router The QoS Priority Rule list displays. 4. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup UDP, or both (TCP/UDP). Specify the port number or range of port numbers that the application or game uses. 9. From Setup screen displays. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 41
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router QoS for a Router LAN Port  To create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the router's LAN ports: 1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup. 2. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box. 3. Click the Setup QoS Rule button. 4. Click the Add Priority Rule button.
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 3. From the Priority Category list, Device List, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, fill in these fields manually. 5. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this device's are saved in the QoS Setup screen. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 43
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    Device This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your router. The USB port on the router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives, or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router ReadySHARE lets you access and share or a USB drive connected the router USB port. If your USB device has special drivers, it is not compatible.  To connect a USB storage device: 1. Insert your USB storage device into the USB port
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router www.netgear.com/ user name and password that you want to use. b. Click OK. 6. Click Finish. The USB drive is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.  To access the USB drive from a remote computer: 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Connect using the router's Internet port
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 50). 2. Launch a web browser. 3. Type ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field of the browser. For example, type ftp name and password for the account that has access rights to the USB drive. The user name (account name) for All - no password is guest.
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The router allows you to share large files such user accounts are admin and guest. The password for admin is the same one that you use to access the router. By default, it is password. The guest user account has no password
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router View a USB Device Attached to the Router When you attach a USB device to the router, you can use the Router menu to view information about this device.  To view basic information about the USB storage device: 1. Select Basic > ReadySHARE. By default, the Basic radio button
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings You can set drive over the Internet. This feature supports file uploading only. - FTP. Disabled by default. - FTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you select this feature, remote users can access the USB drive through FTP
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage. (Some router models have more than one USB port.) You can click the password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the router
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 3. Click Create Network Folder. If the Add a Network Folder setting that you want. The user name (account name) for All - no password is guest. The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the router. By default, it is password. 7. Click Apply. The folder
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Specify Approved USB Devices For more security, you can set up the router to share only approved USB devices.  To set up approved USB devices: 1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup connected USB device. Connect the other USB device, and repeat this process. USB Storage 53
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    a shared USB printer ReadySHARE Printer is compatible with Macs and Windows computers. It lets you connect a USB printer to the router's USB port, and access it wirelessly. This chapter contains the following sections: • ReadySHARE Printer • USB Control Center Utility For more about ReadySHARE
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router ReadySHARE Printer You can connect a USB printer to the router's USB port, and share it among Windows and Mac computers on the network.  To set up ReadySHARE Printer: 1. Connect the USB printer to the router's USB port with a USB printer cable. 2. Install the USB printer
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 4. Follow the instructions to install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility. 5. Select the language. The first time you access the utility, you are asked to select the printer. ReadySHARE Printer 56
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 6. Select the printer and click the Connect button. Once the connection is established, the status changes to Manually is Available, you can use the USB printer. • When the status is Manually connected by xxx, only the xxx computer can use the printer. Other network
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • You can set the value for the default time-out time from the Tools > Control Center Configuration screen. • The USB Control Center utility must be running for the computer to be able to print to the USB printer attached to the router If your printer supports scanning, make
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router USB Control Center Utility The USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB device from a computer that is connected to the USB port on your router screen similar to the following displays: Figure 8. NETGEAR USB Control Center utility The main screen shows a
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Control Center Configuration  To use the Control Center Configuration screen: 1. Select Tools > Configuration. 2. Specify the following settings: • Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Enable this
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Once the printer shows Available status, it is no longer grayed out in a Paused state in the Windows Printers and Faxes window. Figure 9. Printers and
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    features of the router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and devices on your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic • Block Services (Port Filtering) • Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports • Port Forwarding to Permit
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to 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
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Block Services (Port Filtering) Services are functions that server computers perform at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router The Block Services Setup screen displays: 5. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to allow or block. The list displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 2. Your IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port number of 6667, the standard port number for an IRC server process. Your computer then sends this request message to your router. 3. Your router creates an entry in its internal session
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 192.168.1.123." The following sequence shows the effects of the port forwarding rule you have defined: 1. The user of a remote computer opens a browser and requests a web page from www.example.com, which resolves to the public IP address of your router. The remote computer
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers The port forwarding feature Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 2. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 3. Click the Add button. 4. In the Service Name list, select the service name. If the service
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router  To add a custom service: 1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 2. Select the Port Forwarding radio button as the service type. 3. Click the Add Custom Service button. 4. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 5. In the Service
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public If 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
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs, and 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
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 2. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 3. In the Service User list, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer. • Any (the default), allows any computer on the Internet to use this service. • Single address restricts
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 3. Select your time zone from the list. If you use daylight savings requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box. Fill in the User Name and Password fields for the outgoing email server. 6. (Optional) Select the Send Alerts Immediately
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Logs are sent automatically. If the log fills up before the specified time, the log is emailed. After the log is sent, the log is cleared from the router memory. If the router cannot email the log file, the log buffer might fill up. In this case, the router overwrites the
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    . This chapter includes the following sections: • Upgrade the Router Firmware • View Router Status • View Logs • Manage the Configuration File • Change the Password • Password Recovery For information about upgrading or checking the status of your router over the Internet, see Remote Management on
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Upgrade the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router View Router Status  To view router status and usage information: Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status. Router Information Hardware Version. The router model. Firmware Version. The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the router
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Connection. This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is DHCP Client, the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP. IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. Domain Name Server. The
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Connection Status Button  To view the Internet connection status: 1. Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status. 2. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The following information displays: • IP Address. The IP address that is
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) The following settings are displayed: Name (SSID). The wireless network name (SSID) that the router uses. Region. The geographic region where the router is being used. It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router  To view logs and specify what is included: 1. Select Advanced > Administration > Logs. 2. (Optional) To specify which information is included in the logs, select or clear the check boxes. • Attempted access to allowed sites • Attempted access to blocked sites and services
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Manage the Configuration File The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. Back Up Settings  To back up the router's
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Erase the Current Configuration Settings You can use the Erase button to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. You might want to erase the settings if you move the router to a different network or if you changed the password and have forgotten
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but
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    of these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Advanced Wireless Settings • Wireless Access Point (AP) • Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode • Wireless Distribution System (WDS) • Dynamic DNS • Static Routes • Remote Management • Universal Plug and Play • IPv6 • Traffic Meter For
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Advanced Wireless Settings You can use this screen to turn the wireless radio on and off, to specify WPS settings, to use AP mode, set up a wireless bridge, and to set up a wireless access list. The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options in this
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Wireless Schedule You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your router at times when Settings  To specify WPS Settings: 1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Router's PIN field displays the PIN that you use on a registrar
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 3. (Optional) Select or clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. NETGEAR Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. 2. Click the Setup Access List button. 3. Click Add. The Wireless Card Access Setup
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 5. router to run as an access point (AP) on the same local network as another router.  To set up the router as an AP: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to a LAN port in the other router. Cable this port to a LAN port on the other router
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 2. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. 3. Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box. 4. Select the check box for the IP address setting that you want to use: • Get an IP address dynamically from the other router. The other router on the network assigns an IP
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    of the other router to which this router will connect: You need to know the SSID, WiFi security mode, wireless password, and operating frequency (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). 2. On the AC1450 Smart WiFi Router that will run in Bridge mode, select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Advanced
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 3. Scroll down and select the Use other operation mode check box and the Enable Bridge mode radio button. The screen adjusts. 4. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button. 5. Specify the settings of the other router to which this router will connect. a. Select the
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Distribution System (WDS) You can set the router up to be used as a wireless base station or a wireless repeater in a wireless distribution system (WDS). A WDS lets you expand a wireless network through multiple access points. A wireless base station connects to the
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router station in either radio band and use the other radio band as a wireless router or wireless base station, dual-band concurrent mode is not affected. For you to set up a wireless network with WDS, both access points have to meet the following conditions: • Both access points
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 6. In the Repeater MAC Address 1 through 4 fields, enter the MAC addresses for the access points that should function as repeaters. If your router up the repeater unit. Note: If you are using the router as the base station with a non-NETGEAR router as the repeater, you might
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router This IP address has to be in the same subnet as the base station, but different from the LAN IP address of the base station. 7. (Optional) Select the Disable Wireless Client Association check box to prevent wireless clients from associating with the repeater Internet service
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router  To set up Dynamic DNS: 1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. 2. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose URLs are in the Service Provider list. 3. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 4. Select the URL of your
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router In this case you have to define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. • A metric value of 1 works because the ISDN router is on the LAN. •
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • Click the Edit button. The Static Routes screen adjusts. a. Edit the route information. b. Click the Apply button. • Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Remote Management The remote management feature lets you access your router over the Internet
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 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 Advanced > Advanced Setup > UPnP. The UPnP screen displays. 2.
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 101
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router By default, this check box is selected. UPnP for automatic device configuration can be enabled or disabled. If the Turn UPnP On check box is cleared, the router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the router
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 102
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use. • Advanced > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays. 2. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect. The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 103
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router's WAN (or Internet) LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. 4. (Optional) Select the Use This
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router's WAN (or Internet) LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. 6. (Optional) Select the Use This
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    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 106
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays prefix length of the router WAN interface. • Default IPv6 Gateway. The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway for the router's WAN interface. • Primary
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 107
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Note: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup screen. (See Internet Setup on page 20.) 4. Specify how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 108
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • Router's IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router's LAN interface. LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. 6. (Optional) Select the Use This
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 109
    Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection. 5. In the Service Name name field, enter a service name. If your ISP did not provide a service name, leave this field blank. Note: The default setting of the Connection Mode field is Always on to provide a steady IPv6 connection. The router
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 110
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. 7. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 111
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 4. , specify whether the router should issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached. By default, the value is monitor the data traffic. Click the Refresh button to update the Traffic Statistics section. Click the Traffic Status button
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    you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information. This chapter contains the following sections: • Quick Tips • Troubleshoot with the LEDs • Cannot
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 113
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait
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    . This can happen if a firmware upgrade is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the firmware. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem. For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Power LED Stays Amber
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 115
    the Reset button. The router returns to its factory settings and restarts. For more information, see Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility on page 120. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem. Contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Internet or Ethernet Port
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 116
    you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as an additional router behind an existing router in your network
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 117
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router 4. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP. If your router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, you might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 118
    be using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. There might also be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Note: Unless you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network. Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your router can obtain an
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 119
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Changes Not Saved If the router does not save the changes you make in the router interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another screen or tab, or your changes are lost. •
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 120
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a network is easy using the ping
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 121
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router has the IP address of your router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of name as the account name in the Internet Setup screen. • Your ISP could be rejecting the router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting 121
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 122
    A. Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications A 122
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 123
    Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) Firewall Default behavior User login URL www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 124
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Table 3. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Default behavior Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto* Country/region United States in the US; otherwise
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 125
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router Technical Specifications Table 4. AC1450 Router specifications Feature Data and routing protocols Power adapter Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Electromagnetic emissions LAN WAN Wireless Radio data rates Data encoding standards
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 126
    in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the AC1450 Smart WiFi Router complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 127
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or radiator & your body. Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to
  • Netgear AC1450 | User Manual - Page 128
    AC1450 Smart WiFi Router NOTE IMPORTANTE: source de rayonnement et votre corps. Avertissement: Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utili-sation à shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce
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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
April 2013
202-11239-01
AC1450 Smart WiFi Router
User Manual