Netgear N750-WiFi Genie Apps User Manual - Page 8

Router Requirements, Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer, Install the NETGEAR Mobile

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NETGEAR genie App Router Requirements To view a list of routers that can be managed using the genie app, visit http://www.netgear.com/landing/en-us/netgear-genie-routers.aspx. The router in this user manual is the Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 running firmware version 1.0.4.30. Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer The desktop genie apps run on Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Mac OS 10.6 or later. You can use the genie desktop apps to do the following: • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Get easy access to router features like parental controls, guest access, broadband usage meter, speed test, AirPrint compatibility, and more. • Use the network map to view all the devices on your home network. Note: To manage your router settings with genie app, you might need to update to new router firmware when it is available.  To download the desktop genie app on your computer: 1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Click the appropriate Download button. When you download and install the genie app, it starts automatically. If you want to use the genie app later, click the icon on your desktop or in the Windows taskbar. Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets The mobile apps run on Android and iOS mobile devices like phones and tablets. You can see which smart devices are currently supported by visiting the NETGEAR genie web page. You can use genie apps to do the following: • Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network. • Use Turbo Transfer to send and receive files in the network • With ReadySHARE, share files on a USB storage device connected to your router • Set up or manage parental controls. • Use the traffic meter to check your Internet usage. • With My Media, play media on devices on your network. Getting Started 8

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Getting Started
8
NETGEAR genie App
Router Requirements
To view a list of routers that can be managed using the genie app, visit
.
The router in this user manual is the Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000
running firmware version 1.0.4.30.
Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer
The desktop genie apps run on Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8,
Windows 10, and Mac OS 10.6 or later.
You can use the genie desktop apps to do the following:
•
Automatically repair common WiFi network problems.
•
Get easy access to router features like parental controls, guest access, broadband usage
meter, speed test, AirPrint compatibility, and more.
•
Use the network map to view all the devices on your home network.
Note:
To manage your router settings with genie app, you might need to
update to new router firmware when it is available.
To download the desktop genie app on your computer:
1.
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at
www.NETGEAR.com/genie
.
2.
Click the appropriate
Download
button.
When you download and install the genie app, it starts automatically. If you want to use the
genie app later, click the icon on your desktop or in the Windows taskbar.
Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones
and Tablets
The mobile apps run on Android and iOS mobile devices like phones and tablets. You can
see which smart devices are currently supported by visiting the
NETGEAR genie web page
.
You can use genie apps to do the following:
•
Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network.
•
Use Turbo Transfer to send and receive files in the network
•
With ReadySHARE, share files on a USB storage device connected to your router
•
Set up or manage parental controls.
•
Use the traffic meter to check your Internet usage.
•
With My Media, play media on devices on your network.