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The Logs screen shows the following information:
•
Source IP
. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.
•
Target address
. The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which
access was attempted.
•
Action
. The action that occurred.
•
Date and time
. The date and time the log entry was recorded.
To refresh the log screen, click the
Refresh
button.
To clear the log entries, click the
Clear Log
button.
To email the log immediately, click the
Send Log
button.
Manage the Configuration File
The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You
can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default
settings.
Back Up Settings
To back up the router’s configuration settings:
1.
Select
ADVANCED > Administration >
Backup Settings
.
2.
Click the
Backup Settings
button.
3.
Specify a location to store the .cfg file.
A copy of the current settings is saved.
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Restore Configuration Settings
To restore configuration settings that you backed up:
1.
Select
ADVANCED > Administration >
Backup Settings
.
2.
Click the
Browse
button and find the cfg file.
3.
Click the
Restore
button.
The files is uploaded to the router and the router reboots.
WARNING:
Do not interrupt the reboot process.
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 erase the settings if you move the router to a different network.
You can also use the Reset button on the back of the router to erase the configuration and
restore the factory settings. (See
Factory Settings
on page
126.)
To erase the configuration settings:
1.
Select
ADVANCED > Administration >
Backup Settings
.
2.
Click the
Erase
button.
The factory default settings are restored. The user name is admin, the password to
password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1. DHCP is enabled.
Change the Password
This feature let you change the default password that is used to log in to the router with the
user name
admin
. (For information about the WiFi password, see
Wireless Settings Screen
Fields
on page
26.)
To set the password for the user name admin:
1.
Select
ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password
.
2.
Type the old password, and type the new password twice.
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3.
If you want to be able to recover the password, select the
Enable Password Recovery
check box.
4.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes take effect.
Password Recovery
NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for
the router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This
recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in
the Safari browser.
To set up password recovery:
1.
Select
ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password
.
2.
Select the
Enable Password Recovery
check box.
3.
Select two security questions, and provide answers to them.
4.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes are saved.
To recover your password:
1.
In the address field of your browser, type
www.routerlogin.net
.
A login screen displays.
2.
Click
Cancel
.
If password recovery is enabled, you are prompted to answer two security questions.
3.
Enter the saved answers to the security questions.
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9.
Advanced Settings
Setting up unique situations
This chapter describes the advanced features of your router. Networking knowledge is needed
to implement some of these features.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
Advanced Wireless Settings
•
Wireless Access Point
•
Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
•
Dynamic DNS
•
Static Routes
•
Remote Management
•
Universal Plug and Play
•
IPv6
•
Traffic Meter
For information about approving a USB device, see
Specify Approved USB Devices
on page
54.
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Advanced Wireless Settings
You can use this screen to turn the wireless radio on and off, to specify WPS settings, to use
AP mode, and to set up a wireless access list.
The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options in this screen
are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these
settings unless you have a specific reason to do so.
Control the Wireless Radio
By default, the wireless radio is enabled so that you can connect wirelessly to the router. You
can turn the wireless radio on or off in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen or by using the
WiFi On/Off button on the router side panel. When the wireless radio is off, you can still use
an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the router.
To turn the wireless radio on or off:
1.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings
.
By default, the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box is selected.
2.
Select or clear the
Enable Wireless Router Radio
check box.
Clearing this check box turns off the WiFi feature of the wireless router.
3.
(Optional) Select the
Turn off wireless signal by schedule
check box and fill in the fields
to specify the times when you do not need a wireless connection.
For example, you could turn off the wireless signal for the weekend if you leave town.
4.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes take effect.

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