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Description
Field
CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347)
is Long Preamble) are reserved for WiFi testing and advanced
configuration only.
Preamble Mode
Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support
or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings
might disable the WiFi function of the
modem router
unexpectedly.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
Use the
Modem Router
as a WiFi Access Point
You can set up the
modem router
to function as a WiFi access point (AP) on the same local network as
another router.When the
modem router
functions as a WiFi AP, many router-related features are disabled.
If you want to change the
modem router
’s function, use a wired connection to avoid being
disconnected when the new function takes effect.
Tip
To set up the
modem router
as an AP:
1.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the red Internet port on the back panel of the
modem router
to a
LAN port on the other router.
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2.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
3.
Type
.
A login window opens.
4.
Enter the
modem router
user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Access Point
.
The Wireless Access Point page displays.
6.
Select the
Enable Access Point Mode
check box.
The information onscreen adjusts.
7.
Scroll down and select the radio button for the IP address setting that you want to use:
•
Get dynamically from existing router
. The other router on the network assigns an IP address to
the
modem router
while the
modem router
functions in access point mode.
•
Enable fixed IP settings on this device (not recommended)
. Use this setting if you want to
manually assign a specific IP address to the
modem router
while it functions in access point mode.
Using this option effectively requires advanced network experience.
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To avoid interference with other routers or gateways on your network, NETGEAR
recommends that you use different WiFi settings on each router.You can also turn
Note
off the WiFi radio on the other router or gateway and use the
modem router
only for
WiFi client access.
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
The IP address of the
modem router
changes, and you are disconnected.
9.
To reconnect, close and restart your browser and type
.
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5
Control Access to the Internet
The
modem router
comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions
from the Internet.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
Set Up Parental Controls
on page 135
•
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
on page 136
•
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
on page 143
•
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications
on page 147
•
Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
on page 154
•
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
on page 156
For information about more advanced ways to configure Internet security, see
Manage Port Forwarding and
Port Triggering
on page 276.
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Set Up Parental Controls
The first time that you select
Parental Controls
from the BASIC Home page, your browser goes to the
Parental Controls
website.You can learn more about Parental Controls or download the application.
To set up Parental Controls:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the user name and password for the
modem router
.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
Parental Controls
.
The
Parental Controls
website opens.
6.
Click the button for the app or version that you want to download and use.
7.
Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the genie app.
8.
Open the genie app and select
Parental Controls
.
After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.
9.
Click the
Next
button, read the note, and click the
Next
button again.
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