Designed for Linux developers and enthusiasts, this open-source N300 WiFi router has the speed and range for smooth video and reliable connectivity. A USB port lets you connect a hard drive for wireless storage access, or a printer for wireless printing. Live Parental Controls allow flexible filter settings, and the genie App makes it easy and secure.
1. Hardware Setup
Unpack Your Router
Hardware Features
Position Your Router
Cable Your Router
Verify the Cabling
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
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. Security
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic
Block Services (Port Filtering)
Schedule Blocking
Security Event Email Notifications
7. Administration
Upgrade the Router Firmware
View Router Status
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
Manage the Configuration File
Set Password
8. 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
IPv6
Traffic Meter
9. Troubleshooting
Quick Tips
Troubleshooting with the LEDs
Cannot Log In to the Router
Cannot Access the Internet
Changes Not Saved
Wireless Connectivity
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
A. Supplemental Information
Factory Settings
Technical Specifications