Netgear AC1450 Smart WiFi Router User Manual

The future of home networking is here… and it’s fast! AC WiFi is the newest technology, perfectly matched to all the new AC capable mobile devices and laptops. And it’s perfectly compatible with your older WiFi devices, too. Get gigabit WiFi speeds and connect more devices.

1. Hardware Setup

Hardware Features
Position Your Router

2. Getting Started

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
Gather ISP Information
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Types of Logins and Access
NETGEAR genie Setup
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
Upgrade the Firmware
NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App

3. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings

Internet Setup Screen Fields
Parental Controls
Basic Wireless Settings
View Attached Devices

4. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home

Internet Connection Setup Wizard
WAN Setup
LAN Setup
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup

5. USB Storage

Safely Remove a USB Drive
Access the USB Storage Device
File-Sharing Scenarios
Available Network Folders

6. ReadySHARE Printer

USB Control Center Utility

7. Security

Block Services (Port Filtering)
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers
Set Up Port Triggering
Schedule Blocking
Security Event Email Notifications

8. Administration

View Router Status
View Logs
Manage the Configuration File
Change the Password

9. Advanced Settings

Control the Wireless Radio
Set Up a Wireless Schedule
View or Change WPS Settings
Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address
Wireless Access Point (AP)
Dynamic DNS
Static Routes
Remote Management
Universal Plug and Play
IPv6
Traffic Meter

10. Troubleshooting

Sequence to Restart Your Network
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
Wireless Settings
Network Settings
Troubleshoot with the LEDs
Cannot Log In to the Router
Cannot Access the Internet
Wireless Connectivity
Wireless Signal Strength

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