
N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Data Sheet
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Performance & Use
The NETGEAR Dierence - N450
• Cost eective — Eliminate monthly rental fees
• Two-in-one — Cable modem plus N450 WiFi
router
• Supports cable Internet download speeds up to
340 Mbps
WIFI SPEED
N450
• Built-in DOCSIS® 3.0 cable modem
• N450 WiFi
‡
• Cable modem download speeds up to
†
—8 times faster than DOCSIS® 2.0
®
& more
®
,
450
SPEED
RANGE
340 Mbps
• Eliminate monthly rental fees
• Compatible with U.S. cable Internet providers like
Cablevision, Charter, Cox, Time Warner Cable
XFINITY
Overview
The NETGEAR N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router with 802.11n Gigabit provides
a high-speed cable Internet connection. It is CableLabs® certified and with
DOCSIS® 3.0 is 8 times faster than 2.0. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports make it
ideal for HD video streaming and online gaming.
High-speed Cable Internet Access
• Up to 340 Mbps† download speed for streaming HD videos, faster
downloads, and high-speed online gaming
• Compatible with U.S. Cable Internet Providers (ISPs) like Cablevision,
Charter, Cox, Time Warner Cable®, XFINITY® and more
• Built-in Docsis 3.0 modem—8 times faster than Docsis 2.0
• Two USB ports — Easily access and share USB
hard drive
Cable ISP Internet
Connection
• Saves money over time—No monthly equipment charges from
your Internet service provider
• Gigabit Ethernet ports—Fastest wired speeds to connect your router,
computer and other devices
N450 WiFi Cable
Modem Router
Mobile
Desktop
Laptop
phone
Tablet
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N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router Data Sheet
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Speed
With the DOCSIS 3.0 platform, you’re finally geared
up for the latest, fastest speeds cable providers are
bringing to the home. Combined with outstanding
WiFi range and performance, the 2-in-1 N450 cable
modem takes your connected home to the next
high-speed level, providing smooth HD streaming,
uninterrupted online gaming, and fast, reliable internet
for all the devices in your home.
WiFi Range
Upstairs, downstairs, in the kitchen, in the oce,
even in the garage. At NETGEAR, we know you
want and need great WiFi in every room of the
house. The N450 Cable Modem Router delivers—
with enhanced range powerful enough for medium
to large homes.
Sharing
wirelessly access them. With the N450 WiFi Cable
Modem Router, sharing across your network is
quick, easy, and perfectly designed for your mediarich world.
Better WiFi speed
FASTER WIFI—Up to 450 Mbps
450
DOCSIS 3.0—Up to 8x faster cable Internet speeds than 2.0
GIGABIT WIRED—Ideal for HD gaming & video
Better WiFi range
RANGE—For medium to large homes
Share & stream your movies, music, photosEasily add USB hard drives via a USB port and then
WIRELESS-N—Email, chat, surf, music, video
USB ports
USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives via
†
Ease of Use
Out of the box, the N450 sets up in minutes.
Connect a few cables, plug it in, and make a few
clicks to connect WiFi devices. It’s that easy, that
fast. And management of your network is just as
simple, whether it’s sharing media, accessing hard
drive, setting up guest access, or implementing
parental controls.
Security
Your home network is no one else’s business. And
NETGEAR keeps it that way with high-level security
features to prevent phishing & spyware as well as
smart access controls for kids & guests.
Simple network management
EASY INSTALL—Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones and
computers
WIFI AND POWER ON/OFF—Convenient power savings
PUSH “N” CONNECT—Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS)
Safeguard your network
PARENTAL CONTROLS—Safer web surfing for all your connected
devices
SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS—Highest level wireless security with
WPA/WPA2

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Package Contents
• N450 WiFi Cable Modem Router
• Ethernet cable
• Quick install guide
• Power adapter
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 10.21 x 6.5 x 3.65 in
(259 x 165 x 93 mm)
• Weight: 1.3 lb (0.59 kg)
Warranty
• Warranty localized to country of sale
Security
• Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PS K)
• Double firewall protection
(SPI and NAT firewall)
• Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack prevention
• Push ‘n’ Connect—Easy push button
WiFi connections (WPS)
Technical Specifications
• Built-in high-speed 8x4 CableLabs® certified
DOCSIS
• WiFi Transmitters/Receivers (Tx/Rx)
- 3x3 (2.4GHz)
• IPv6 support (Internet Protocol Version 6)
USB 2.0 Port
(front of product)
®
3.0 Modem
USB 2.0 Port
Coaxial port for
Cable Internet
Gigabit
Ethernet
Power
System Requirements
• Cable broadband Internet service
• Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, Vista®, XP, 2000,
Mac OS
®
, or other operating systems running
a TCP/IP network
• Microsoft
Safari
®
Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox® 2.0,
®
1.4, or Google Chrome™ 11.0 browsers
or higher
• Use with an N900 adapter like NETGE AR
WNDA4100 for maximum performance
Standards
• Two (2) USB 2.0 ports
• One (1) coaxial port for cable Internet
• IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
• Four (4) 10/100/1000 LAN Gigabit Ethernet
ports with auto-sensing technology
This product is packaged with a limited warranty, the acceptance of which is a condition of sale. This product has been tested for quality assurance and it or its components may have
been recycled.
* 24/7 basic technical phone support provided for 90 days from date of purchase.
†
Maximum rate is derived from DOCSIS® 3.0 specifications and actual throughput will var y depending on the MSO provisioning and speed tier subscription.
‡
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network trac, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage.
Customer-owned modems may not be compatible with certain cable networks. Please check with your cable provider to confirm this NETGEAR modem is allowed on your cable network.
For indoor use only.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo and ReadySHARE are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.
Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s). Information is subject to change without notice.
© 2014 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
NETGE AR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Dri ve, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, 1-888-N ETGEAR (638-4327), E-mail: info@NETGE AR.com, w ww.NETGEAR .com D-N450-100-3
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