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- Page 1 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Us er Manual September 2013 202-11267-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home Screen ..... . 19 WPS Wizard ..........19 Setup Menu . - Page 4 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ....30 Manage the Configuration File ........31 Back Up Settings .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup The N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN provides an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet through a gateway. If you have not already set up your new access point using the installation guide that comes in the box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. -
Page 6: Unpack Your Access Point
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Unpack Your Access Point Your box contains the following items: • N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN • Access point stand • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) •... -
Page 7: Back Panel
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to right. Item Description Power • Solid amber. The access point is starting after being powered on. -
Page 8: Label
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Label The label on the access point shows the Restore Factory Settings button, login information, MAC address, and serial number. WiFi network name Default password MAC address Restore Factory Settings Serial number Figure 3. -
Page 9: Position Your Access Point
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Insert the tabs of the stand into the slots on the bottom of your access point as shown. Position Your Access Point The access point lets you access your network from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. -
Page 10: Cable Your Access Point
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Cable Your Access Point To cable your access point: Connect the Ethernet cable to your gateway. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the access point. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Netgear Genie Basic Settings
NETGEAR genie Basic Settings This chapter contains the following sections: • BASIC Home Screen • Join Your Wireless Network • BASIC Wireless Settings • Attached Devices... -
Page 12: Basic Home Screen
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN BASIC Home Screen The BASIC Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click either of the two sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. -
Page 13: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN To connect manually: On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless connections. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area. Look for your network and select it. -
Page 14: Wireless Network
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN To view or change basic wireless settings: Select BASIC > Wireless. The Wireless Settings screen displays. The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections. Select the location where the access point is used. -
Page 15: Security Options Settings
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN The following fields appear on the Wireless Settings screen: • Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the access point to broadcast its SSID so wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check box is selected by default. -
Page 16: Attached Devices
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA-PSK. It is advertised to be theoretically indecipherable due to the greater degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets higher speed because it is implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is usually implemented through software. - Page 17 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN To view the Attached Devices screen: From the BASIC Home screen, select Attached Devices. Wired devices are connected to the access point with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network.
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Page 18: Chapter 3 Netgear Genie Advanced Home
NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home Screen • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu • LAN Setup Some selections on the ADVANCED Home screen are described in separate chapters: • Security. See Chapter 4, Security. -
Page 19: Netgear Genie Advanced Home Screen
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home Screen The genie ADVANCED Home dashboard presents status information. The content is the same as what is on the Access Point Status screen available from the Administration menu. -
Page 20: Setup Menu
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN The access point attempts to add the WPS-capable device. The WPS LED on the front of the access point blinks green. When the access point establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green and the access point WPS screen displays a confirmation message. - Page 21 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN To change the LAN settings: Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup to display the following screen: Enter the settings that you want to customize: • IP Address. The LAN IP address of the access point.
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Page 22: Chapter 4 Security
Security This chapter explains how to use daylight saving time settings and security event email notifications. This chapter includes the following sections: • Daylight Savings Time • Security Event Email Notifications... -
Page 23: Daylight Savings Time
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Daylight Savings Time You can specify the use of daylight saving time. To specify the use of daylight saving time: Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. The following screen displays: Check the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. - Page 24 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN To receive email logs and alerts from the access point, select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com).
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Page 25: Chapter 5 Administration
Administration This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your access point and home network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Upgrade the Firmware • View Access Point Status • View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access •... -
Page 26: Upgrade The Firmware
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Upgrade the Firmware The access point firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu, which you access from the ADVANCED tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product. -
Page 27: Access Point Information
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN The following screen displays: Access Point Information The following information displays: • Hardware Version. The access point model. • Firmware Version. The version of the access point firmware. It changes if you upgrade the access point firmware. - Page 28 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN To view connection statistics: Select Administration > Access Point Status. Click the Show Statistics button. The following screen displays: The following information displays: • System Up Time. The time elapsed since the access point was last restarted.
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Page 29: Wireless Settings
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Wireless Settings The following information displays for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands: • Name (SSID). The wireless network name (SSID) that the access point uses. • Region. The geographic region where the access point is being used. It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the access point in some parts of the world. -
Page 30: View Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. -
Page 31: Manage The Configuration File
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Manage the Configuration File The configuration settings of the access point are stored within the access point in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. -
Page 32: Erase The Current Configuration Settings
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN 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 do this if you move the access point to a different network or if you changed the password and have forgotten what it is. -
Page 33: Password Recovery
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Password Recovery It is a good idea to enable password recovery if you change the password for the access point’s user name of admin. Then if you forget the password, you can recover it. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser. -
Page 34: Chapter 6 Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings This chapter describes the advanced features of your access point. The information is for users with advanced networking knowledge who want to set the access point up for unique situations. This chapter includes the following sections: • Advanced Wireless Settings •... -
Page 35: Advanced Wireless Settings
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Advanced Wireless Settings To specify advanced wireless settings: Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Scroll to view more settings Specify the following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the wireless access point by clearing this check box. -
Page 36: Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Transmit Power Control. You can change the transmit power of each wireless radio. Lower transmit power reduces the power consumption of the access point, but also reduces the wireless coverage. Turn off wireless signal by schedule. You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your access point at times when you do not need a wireless connection. -
Page 37: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your access point. This chapter contains the following sections: • Quick Tips • Troubleshoot with the LEDs • Cannot Log In to the Access Point •... -
Page 38: Quick Tips
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Power LED Check the Power LED to verify correct access point operation. If the Power LED does not turn solid green within two minutes after you turn the access point... -
Page 39: Troubleshoot With The Leds
Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to your access point and that the power adapter is securely connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the 12 V-DC, 2.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. •... -
Page 40: Cannot Log In To The Access Point
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Cannot Log In to the Access Point If you are unable to log in to the access point from a computer on your local network, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the access point. -
Page 41: Wireless Connectivity
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN • Time is off by one hour. The access point does not automatically sense daylight savings time. In the Schedule screen, select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. Wireless Connectivity If you are having trouble connecting wirelessly to the access point, try to isolate the problem: •... -
Page 42: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN. The appendix includes the following sections: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications... -
Page 43: Factory Settings
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Factory Settings You can return the access point to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button on the back of the access point for at least five seconds. -
Page 44: Technical Specifications
N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Technical Specifications Table 1. WNDR4300-TN Router specifications Feature Description Power adapter Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input Dimensions 1.1 in. x 6.89 in. x 4.68 in. (28 mm x 175 mm x 119 mm) Weight 0.5 kg (1.2 lb) -
Page 45: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance
FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. -
Page 46: Fcc Caution
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. - Page 47 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for devices operating in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz,5470-5600 MHz and 5650-5725 MHz. Sélection dynamique de fréquences (DFS) pour les dispositifs fonctionnant dans les bandes 5250-5350 MHz, 5470-5600 MHz et 5650-5725 MHz.
- Page 48 N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Access Point WNDR4300-TN Interference Reduction Table The following table shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance (in feet and meters)