Get all the WiFi features you need, plus extra signal range. Detachable external antennas let you easily upgrade for more WiFi reach. Gigabit wired connections are blazing fast for your streaming and gaming needs. Attach an external USB drive to share and access your storage wirelessly.
1. Hardware Setup
Unpack Your Router
Position Your Router
Hardware Features
2. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie
Router Setup Preparation
Types of Logins and Access
NETGEAR genie Setup
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
Upgrade Router Firmware
Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
3. genie Basic Settings
Internet Setup
Attached Devices
Parental Controls
ReadySHARE USB Storage
Basic Wireless Settings
Guest Networks
FastLane
4. genie Advanced Home
Setup Wizard
WPS Wizard
Setup Menu
WAN Setup
LAN Setup
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup
5. USB Storage
USB Drive Requirements
ReadySHARE Access
File-Sharing Scenarios
Basic Settings
USB Storage Advanced Settings
Safely Remove a USB Drive
Specify Approved USB Devices
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
6. ReadySHARE Printer
ReadySHARE Printer
USB Control Center Utility
Desktop NETGEAR genie
7. Security
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic
Block Services (Port Filtering)
Schedule Blocking
Security Event Email Notifications
8. Administration
Upgrade the Router Firmware
View Router Status
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
Manage the Configuration File
Set Password
9. Advanced Settings
Advanced Wireless Settings
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)
Port Forwarding and Triggering
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers
Set Up Port Triggering
Dynamic DNS
Static Routes
Remote Management
USB Settings
Universal Plug and Play
Traffic Meter
10. Troubleshooting
Quick Tips
Troubleshooting with the LEDs
Cannot Log In to the Router
Cannot Access the Internet
Changes Not Saved
Wireless Connectivity
Restore the Factory Settings and Password
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
A. Supplemental Information
Factory Default Settings
Specifications