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Network Settings
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N900 WiFi Router
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
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup
.
The LAN Setup screen displays.
5.
Clear the
Use Router as DHCP Server
check box.
6.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes 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
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup
.
The LAN Setup screen displays.
5.
In the Address Reservation section, click the
Add
button.
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N900 WiFi Router
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.
Tip:
If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC
address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.
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.
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
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup
.
The LAN Setup screen displays.
5.
Select the radio button next to the reserved address.
6.
Click the
Edit
button.
The Edit screen displays.
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.
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N900 WiFi Router
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup
.
The LAN Setup screen displays.
5.
Select the radio button next to the reserved address.
6.
Click the
Delete
button.
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
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > WPS Wizard
.
A note explaining WPS displays.
5.
Click the
Next
button.
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.
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N900 WiFi Router
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 product label.
Note:
The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
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 wireless settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the 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 screen displays.
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N900 WiFi Router
4.
Select
Wireless
.
You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz band.
5.
To specify the region, select a country or region from the
Region
list.
In some locations it is not possible to select the region.
6.
To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the
Enable SSID Broadcast
check box.
When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its network name (SSID) so that it
displays when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or wireless device.
7.
To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the
Name (SSID)
field.
The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is
randomly generated and is on the product label. If you change the name, make sure to
write down the new name and keep it in a safe place
.
8.
To change the wireless channel, select a number in the
Channel
list.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you
experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this
happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different
channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent
access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
9.
To change the wireless speed, select settings in the 2.4 GHz
Mode
menu and the 5 GHz
Mode
menu.
10.
Click the
Apply
button.

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