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This IP address must be in the same subnet as the
router
.
b.
In the
Ending IP Address
field, type the number at the end of the range of IP addresses.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the
router
.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
The
router
delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:
•
An IP address from the range that you define
•
Subnet mask
•
Gateway IP address (the
router
’s LAN IP address)
•
DNS server IP address (the
router
’s LAN IP address)
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
By default, the
router
acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway
addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN
address of the
router
.
You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of all
your computers.
To disable the DHCP server feature in the
router
:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the 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.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup
.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5.
Clear the
Use Router as DHCP Server
check box.
6.
Click the
Apply
button.
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Your settings are saved.
7.
(Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer
IP addresses manually so that the computers can access the
router
.
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the
same IP address each time it accesses the
router
’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to
computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.
Reserve an IP Address
To reserve an IP address:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
..
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the 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.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup
.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5.
In the Address Reservation section, click the
Add
button.
6.
In the
IP Address
field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server.
Choose an IP address from the
router
’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.
7.
Type the MAC address of the computer or server.
If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the
Attached Devices page and paste it here.
Tip
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
The reserved address is entered into the table.
The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the
router
’s DHCP server.
Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.
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Edit a Reserved IP Address
To edit a reserved address entry:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the 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.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup
.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5.
Select the radio button next to the reserved address.
6.
Click the
Edit
button.
7.
Change the settings.
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes are saved.
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
To delete a reserved address entry:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the 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.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup
.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5.
Select the radio button next to the reserved address.
6.
Click the
Delete
button.
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The address is removed.
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
The WPS Wizard helps you add a wireless computer or device to your WiFi network without typing the
WiFi password.
To use the WPS Wizard:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the 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.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > WPS Wizard
.
A note explaining WPS displays.
5.
Click the
Next
button.
The WPS page displays.
6.
Select a setup method:
•
Push button
. Click the
WPS
button on this screen.
•
PIN Number
. The screen adjusts. Enter the client security PIN and click the
Next
button.
7.
Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi network.
The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network password when it
connects. The
router
WPS screen displays a confirmation message.
Specify Basic WiFi Settings
The
router
comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key
(password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory.You can find the preset
SSID and password on the router label.
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The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect
and maximize your wireless security.
Note
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings.
If you change your preset
security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find
it.
If you use a wireless computer to change the SSID or other wireless security settings, you are disconnected
when you click the
Apply
button.To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access
the
router
.
To specify basic WiFi settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the 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.
4.
Select
Wireless
.
You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz band.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.
From the
Region
menu, select your region.
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