NETGEAR Trek PR2000 User Manual

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NETGEAR Trek N300 Travel Router and Range

Extender

Model PR2000

User Manual

NETGEAR

April 2014

202-11343-02

350 East Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134

USA

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Support

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.

After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at

https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR

recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit

http://support.netgear.com.

Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR.

Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx.

Compliance

For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory.

See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

Trademarks

NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

Unpack Your Trek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Position Your Trek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Prepare Your Trek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Get to Know Your NETGEAR Trek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Internet Mode Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connection Ports and Reset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Power Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Antenna Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Product Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Different Ways You Can Connect to the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

WiFi Connection at a Public Hotspot Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

WiFi Range Extender Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Internet Connection at Home Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

WiFi Bridge Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cellular Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter 2 Get Started with NETGEAR genie

Trek Setup Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Gather ISP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Wireless Devices and Security Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Types of Logins and Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

NETGEAR genie Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Use NETGEAR genie After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Upgrade the Trek Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Change the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chapter 3 genie BASIC Settings

Internet Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Wired WAN Connection Router Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Wired WAN Connection Wireless AP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Wireless WAN Connection WiFi Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Wireless WAN Connection 3G/4G Cellular Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Basic Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Change the Wireless Security Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Attached Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Profile Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter 4 genie ADVANCED Home

Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

WAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

LAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Use the Trek as a DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Set Up Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Quality of Service Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service for Wireless Traffic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Quality of Service Priority Rules and Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Chapter 5 USB Port

Enhance Your Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Set Up Network Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Connect or Safely Remove a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

View or Configure a USB Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Configure the USB Storage Device and Access Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Configure the Available Network Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Specify Approved USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Access and Share Your Network Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Common Uses of Network Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Access Your USB Storage Device Locally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Access Your USB Storage Device Remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Set Up a Network Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Power or Recharge a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Chapter 6 Security

Port Filtering to Block Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Schedule Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Chapter 7 Administration

View Trek Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Router Information Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Internet Port Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Connection Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Wireless Settings Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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Specify Log Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Erase the Current Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Update the Trek Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Chapter 8 Advanced Settings

Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Control the Wireless Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Set Up a Wireless Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

View or Change WPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Universal Plug and Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Power LED Is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

LEDs Never Turn Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Internet Port LED is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

WiFi LED is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Cannot Log In to the Trek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Troubleshoot PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Test the LAN Path to Your Trek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Appendix A Supplemental Information

Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Index

Trek N300 Travel Router and Range Extender PR2000

1. Hardware Setup

Get to know your Trek

The Trek N300 Travel Router and Range Extender PR2000 provides you with an easy and

secure way to set up a wireless local network with fast access to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem. You can connect to the Internet wirelessly through an existing router or a public WiFi hotspot. The Trek lets you block unsafe Internet content and applications, and protects the devices (computers, gaming consoles, and so on) that you connect to your local network.

Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the

support website at support.netgear.com.

If you have not already set up your new Trek using the installation guide that comes in the box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup.

genie, explains how to set up your Internet connection.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Unpack Your Trek

• Position Your Trek

• Prepare Your Trek

• Get to Know Your NETGEAR Trek

• Different Ways You Can Connect to the Internet

Chapter 2, Get Started with NETGEAR

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Unpack Your Trek

Open the box and remove the Trek and installation guide.

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Figure 1. Package contents

Your box contains the following items:

• T

rek N300 Travel Router and Range Extender PR2000

• Installation guide with cabling and T

rek setup instructions

If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.

Position Your Trek

The Trek lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your Trek. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range.

Position your Trek according to the following guidelines:

• Place your T

operate, and within line of sight to your wireless devices.

• Make sure that the T

for wired computers.

• Place the T

the router and your other devices.

rek near the center of the area where your computers and other devices

rek is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables

rek in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between

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• Place the Trek away from electrical devices such as these:

- Ceiling fans

- Home security systems

- Microwaves

- Computers

- Base of a cordless phone

- 2.4 GHz cordless phone

• Place the T

rek away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and

other surfaces such as these:

- Solid metal door

- Aluminum studs

- Fish tanks

- Mirrors

- Brick

- Concrete

Prepare Your Trek

 To prepare your Trek for installation:

1. Carefully peel of

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Reset

Internet/LAN

f the protective film covering the end of your Trek.

LAN

USB

Power

Internet

2. Place your Trek in an area suitable for installation (near a power outlet and accessible to the

Ethernet cables for your wired computers).

For more information about your choices of providing power to the Trek, see Power

Inputs on page 13.

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Internet

via

Wired

Power Off

Wireles

Get to Know Your NETGEAR Trek

Locate the hardware features on your Trek.

Internet Mode Switch

Select your Internet mode.

Internet

via

Wired

Power Off

Wireles

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Power

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Internet

WiFi

USB

Figure 2. Internet via switch

Put the switch in one of the following positions:

• W

ired. Connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable.

• Power Off.

• W

ireless. Connect to the Internet with a wireless link.

Turn off the Trek.

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Indicator LEDs

Monitor the status of your Trek.

Cover

(rotate

clockwise to open)

Wired

Power Off

Wireles

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Power

Internet

WiFi

USB

Indicator LEDs

Figure 3. Indicator LEDs

Monitor the status of your Trek using the following LEDs:

Table 1. Status LEDs

Power LED

• Green. The Trek is powered on.

• Off. The

Internet LED • Green. Either the Internet/LAN port is connected physically or a wireless channel is

associated successfully.

• Blinking green. One of the following occurred:

- The Reset button was pressed longer than five seconds.

- A firmware upgrade is in progress.

- The bandwidth limit was exceeded.

• Off.

Trek is powered off.

The Trek is not connected in either wired or wireless mode.

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Table 1. Status LEDs (continued)

WiFi LED

• Green. Either the LAN port or a wireless device is connected to the Trek.

• Off. No device is connected.

USB LED

• Green. The USB drive is properly mounted.

• Off. No USB drive is detected.

Connection Ports and Reset Button

Connect or reset your Trek.

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Reset

Internet/LAN

LAN

Reset button

Connection ports

Figure 4. Connection ports and Reset button

USB

Internet

WiFi

Connect or reset your Trek using the following items:

• Reset button.

To reset the Trek to its factory settings, insert a paper clip into the Reset hole and hold it until the Internet LED blinks. See Factory Settings on page 143 for information about restoring factory settings.

• Internet/LAN port. When the Internet via switch is set to W

ired, this port becomes an

Internet port. When the switch is set to Wireless, this port becomes a LAN port for any Ethernet-enabled device.

• LAN port.

• USB port.

A LAN port for any Ethernet-enabled device.

A USB port for USB storage or a USB printer. When the Trek is plugged into

the wall, the USB port can also be used as a cell phone charger.

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Power Inputs

You can power the Trek with either AC current from a wall socket or a micro USB connection. Move the slide switch to the Power Off position before plugging the Trek in to the wall socket.

Use either of the following methods to power your Trek:

• AC power connection. Fold out the power prongs and plug the unit into an AC wall

outlet.

Wireles

Power Off

Wired

via

Internet

Wired

Power Off

Wireles

Power

Internet

WiFi

USB

NETGEAR

Power plug varies by county

Figure 5. AC power connection

• Micro USB connection. Connect a micro USB cable to the unit and to a USB port on

another device.

Wireles

Power Off

Wired

via

Internet

NETGEAR

Figure 6. Micro USB connection

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Antenna Orientation

The WiFi antenna is inside the cover. Rotate the cover to position the antenna.

Internet

via

Wired

Power Off

Wireles

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Reset

Internet/LAN

LAN

USB

Power

Internet

WiFi

USB

Figure 7. Antenna orientation

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Power

Internet

WiFi

USB

Power

Internet

WiFi

USB

NETGEAR

Internet/LAN

LAN

Reset

For best performance, keep the cover vertical when you use your Trek.

Product Label

The device login information (URL, user name, and password), SSID, and wireless password are printed on the product label.

Device login information (URL, user name, and password)

Preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless network key (password)

Figure 8. Product label

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Different Ways You Can Connect to the Internet

Whether you use the Internet in the home or on the go (or both), the Trek is your solution to a better Internet experience.

The Trek gives you a way to connect to the Internet while away from home.

Do you want to connect your devices to the Internet at a WiFi hotspot? Connect your Trek to the WiFi hotspot and then connect your devices to your Trek. The Trek’s firewall protects your personal devices from known DoS attacks and port scans from the Internet. For more information, see

Do you want to connect your devices to your cellular service while traveling? Connect your Trek to your cellular service and then connect your devices to your Trek (this feature is available only in certain regions). For more information, see page 23.

The Trek gives you a way to extend and expand the home network that you already have with your existing Internet connection. Use the Trek for any of the following situations:

WiFi Connection at a Public Hotspot Setup on page 15.

Cellular Connection Setup on

• Add a WiFi router to your home network.

Do you want to connect your wireless devices to your network? Convert your home network into a home WiFi network. For more information, see

Home Setup on page 19.

• Extend the range of your home WiFi network.

Do you want to use your wireless devices at a greater distance from your WiFi router? Extend the range of your WiFi router with a WiFi range extender. For more information, see

WiFi Range Extender Setup on page 17.

• Bridge the distance to your Internet-ready TV.

Is your Internet-ready TV or other Ethernet-enabled device too far from your router for an Ethernet cable connection? Bridge the distance with a WiFi bridge. Examples of Ethernet-enabled devices include an Internet-ready TV, Blu-ray player, gaming console, and desktop or laptop computer. For more information, see page 21.

For information about reconfiguring your Internet connection after initial setup, see Internet

Setup on page 37.

Internet Connection at

WiFi Bridge Setup on

WiFi Connection at a Public Hotspot Setup

Use the Trek as a WiFi connection to a wireless network in a WiFi hotspot zone. The Trek’s firewall protects your devices from known DoS attacks and port scans from the Internet.

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CAUTION: Most public WiFI hotspots offer no security. NETGEAR recommends that you do not send personal information over the Internet from your personal devices.

Reset

NETGEAR

Internet/LAN

LAN

USB

Power

Internet

WiFi

USB

(Optional) Connect a USB device to the USB port

Figure 9. WiFi hotspot connection

 To connect to a public WiFi hotspot:

1. Connect the T

rek to a power source.

For more information, see Power Inputs on page 13.

2. T

urn on power to the Trek by moving the Internet via switch from the Power Off position to

the Wireless position.

3. Rotate the Trek’

s cover clockwise to orient the antenna.

For more information, see Antenna Orientation on page 14.

4. Connect your computer or wireless device to the T

wireless device to the Trek’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.

5. Open a web browser on your computer

, type www.routerlogin.net in the address field, and

press the Enter key.

If a login screen displays, enter admin for your user name and password for your password.

The user name and password are case-sensitive. Then click the OK button.

rek's SSID, or connect your computer or

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The Wireless as WAN screen displays, which shows the available wireless networks.

6. Make sure that the Extend my current wireless router's range check box is not selected.

7. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to and enter the related security

information for that wireless network.

8. T

o be able to use these settings again without having to reenter them, select the To save a

name for profile check box.

9. In the field provided, enter a name for the profile.

10. Click the Apply button.

The Trek is connected to the WiFi hotspot after a two-minute setup process.

11. (Optional) Connect your wireless devices to the T

rek.

For more information, see Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek on page 32.

12. (Optional)

To use a USB device, connect it to the USB port of the Trek.

A USB device can be a USB storage drive or a USB printer. When the Trek is plugged into the wall,

the USB port can also be used as a cell phone charger. For more information,

see Enhance Your Local Network on page 71.

WiFi Range Extender Setup

Use the Trek as a WiFi extender to connect your wireless devices that are outside the range of your existing WiFi router.

NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the WiFi network of the Trek when a wireless device is in a dead zone where the connection to your existing WiFi router is poor or nonexistent.

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 To use the Trek as a WiFi range extender:

1. Place the T

rek at an equal distance between your existing WiFi router and the wireless

device that is located in the dead zone of your router.

DO DON’T

Wired Power Off Wireles

Power

NETGEAR

Internet

WiFi

USB

Wired Power Off

Wireles

Power

NETGEAR

Internet

WiFi

USB

When possible, have your Trek in the same room with your existing router when you specify the settings of the Trek.

2. Connect the Trek to a power source.

For more information, see Power Inputs on page 13.

3. T

urn on power to the Trek by moving the Internet via switch from the Power Off position to

the Wireless position.

4. Rotate the Trek’

s cover clockwise to orient the antenna.

For more information, see Antenna Orientation on page 14.

5. Connect your computer or wireless device to the T

rek's SSID, or connect your computer or

wireless device to the Trek’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.

6. Open a web browser on your computer

, type www.routerlogin.net in the address field, and

press the Enter key.

If a login screen displays, enter admin for your user name and password for your password.

The user name and password are case-sensitive. Then click the OK button.

The Wireless as WAN screen displays, which shows the available wireless networks.

7. Make sure that the Extend my current wireless router's range check box is selected.

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8. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to and enter the related security

information for that wireless network.

9. T

o be able to use these settings again without having to reenter them, select the To save a

name for profile check box.

10. In the field provided, enter a name for the profile.

11. Click the Apply button.

The Trek is configured as a WiFi extender after a two-minute setup process.

12. (Optional) Connect your wireless devices to the T

rek.

For more information, see Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek on page 32.

13. (Optional)

To use a USB device, connect it to the USB port of the Trek.

A USB device can be a USB storage drive or a USB printer. When the Trek is plugged into the wall,

the USB port can also be used as a cell phone charger. For more information,

see Enhance Your Local Network on page 71.

Internet Connection at Home Setup

Connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable.

Wired

Power Off

Wireles

NETGEAR

Power

Internet

WiFi

USB

DSL or cable modem

Figure 10. Wired WAN connection

 To connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the Internet/LAN port of the T

port of your DSL or cable modem.

2. Connect the Trek t

o a power source.

For more information, see Power Inputs on page 13.

3. T

urn on power to the Trek by moving the Internet via switch from the Power Off position to

the Wired position.

(Optional) Connect a USB device to the USB port

rek and the Ethernet

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4. Connect your computer or wireless device to the Trek's SSID, or connect your computer or

wireless device to the Trek’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.

5. Open a web browser on your computer

, type www.routerlogin.net in the address field, and

press the Enter key.

If a login screen displays, enter admin for your user name and password for your password.

The user name and password are case-sensitive. Then click the OK button.

The Setup Wizard screen displays.

6. Click the Next button and follow the prompts of the Setup Wizard.

When you are done, the Congratulations screen displays.

The Trek is connected to the Internet.

7. (Optional) Connect your wireless devices to the T

rek.

For more information, see Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek on page 32.

8. (Optional)

To use a USB device, connect it to the USB port of the Trek.

A USB device can be a USB storage drive or a USB printer. When the Trek is plugged into

the wall,

the USB port can also be used as a cell phone charger. For more information,

see Enhance Your Local Network on page 71.

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WiFi Bridge Setup

Use the Ethernet ports on your Trek to connect up to two Ethernet-enabled devices wirelessly to your existing WiFi network. Examples of Ethernet-enabled devices include an Internet-ready TV, Blu-ray player, gaming console, and desktop or laptop computer.

Reset

NETGEAR

Internet/LAN

LAN

USB

Power

Internet

WiFi

USB

Existing WiFi router

(Optional) Connect a USB device to the USB port

Figure 11. Two-port WiFi adapter

Plug the Ethernet cable from your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a connected TV, Blu-ray player, or a gaming console) to one of the two Ethernet ports of the Trek and enjoy wireless connectivity.

 To use the Trek as a WiFi bridge:

1. Connect the T

rek to a power source.

For more information, see Power Inputs on page 13.

2. T

urn on power to the Trek by moving the Internet via switch from the Power Off position to

the Wireless position.

3. Rotate the Trek’

s cover clockwise to orient the antenna.

For more information, see Antenna Orientation on page 14.

4. Connect your computer or wireless device to the T

rek's SSID, or connect your computer or

wireless device to the Trek’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.

5. (Optional) Connect an Ethernet cable between the LAN port of the T

rek and the Ethernet

port of another device.

6. Open a web browser on your computer

, type www.routerlogin.net in the address field, and

press the Enter key.

If a login screen displays, enter admin for your user name and password for your password.

The user name and password are case-sensitive. Then click the OK button.

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The Wireless as WAN screen displays, which shows the available wireless networks.

7. Make sure that the Extend my current wireless router's range check box is selected.

8. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to and enter the related security

information for that wireless network.

9. (Optional)

To be able to use these settings again without having to reenter them, select the

To save a name for profile check box.

10. In the field provided, enter a name for the profile.

11. Click the Apply button.

The Trek is configured as a WiFi bridge after a two-minute setup process.

12. (Optional) Connect your wireless devices to the T

rek.

For more information, see Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek on page 32.

13. (Optional)

To use a USB device, connect it to the USB port of the Trek.

A USB device can be a USB storage drive or a USB printer. When the Trek is plugged into

the wall,

the USB port can also be used as a cell phone charger. For more information,

see Enhance Your Local Network on page 71.

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Cellular Connection Setup

Make a 3G/4G mobile broadband connection to your cellular service. You must have a valid 3G/4G USB dongle that is connected to the USB port of the Trek. Contact your cellular service provider for more information (this feature is available only in certain regions).

Reset

NETGEAR

Internet/LAN

LAN

USB

Power

Internet

WiFi

USB

Figure 12. Mobile broadband connection

 To connect to your cellular service:

1. Insert the 3G/4G USB dongle into the USB port of the T

You must use a supported 3G/4G USB dongle. For a list of supported 3G/4G USB dongles, see the following table.

Table 2. Supported 3G/4G USB dongles

Supplier Model Country ISP Technology

Huawei EC122 China China Telecom CDMA2000 1xEV-DO

Huawei EC189 China China Telecom CDMA2000 1xEV-DO

GU e U8 China China Telecom CDMA2000 1xEV-DO

ITON TU930 (EW4.2) China China Telecom CDMA2000 2xEV-DO

Huawei E353 China China Unicom WCDMA

Huawei E261 China China Unicom WCDMA

Yota LU150 Russia Yota LTE

Yota LU156 Russia Yota LTE

rek.

Huawei E392 Russia MTS LTE

Huawei E392 Russia Megafon LTE

Huawei M150-1 Russia Megafon LTE

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2. Locate the Trek near a window so that it has access to the cellular network.

3. Connect the Trek t

o a power source.

For more information, see Power Inputs on page 13.

4. T

urn on power to the Trek by moving the Internet via switch from the Power Off position to

the Wireless position.

5. Rotate the Trek’

s cover clockwise to orient the antenna.

For more information, see Antenna Orientation on page 14.

6. Connect your computer or wireless device to the T

rek's SSID, or connect your computer or

wireless device to the Trek’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.

7. Open a web browser on your computer

, type www.routerlogin.net in the address field, and

press the Enter key.

If a login screen displays, enter admin for your user name and password for your password.

The user name and password are case-sensitive. Then click the OK button.

The Setup Wizard screen displays.

8. Click the Next button and follow the prompts of the Setup Wizard.

When requested, enter your cellular account information. When you are done, the Congratulations screen displays.

The Trek is connected to the Internet.

9. (Optional) Connect your wireless devices to the T

For more information, see Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek on page 32.

rek.

Hardware Setup

2. Get Started with NETGEAR genie

Connect to the Trek

This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your Trek after you complete

cabling as described in the installation guide.

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Trek Setup Preparation

• Types of Logins and Access

• NETGEAR genie Setup

• Use NETGEAR genie After Installation

• Upgrade the Trek Firmware

• Change the Password

• Password Recovery

• Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek

• NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App

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Trek Setup Preparation

You can set up your Trek with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your Trek manually. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make sure the laptops, computers, and other devices in the network have the required settings.

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP

If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you must change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Gather ISP Information

For DSL broadband service, when your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all of the information needed to connect to the Internet. You might need this information to set up the Trek to use your Internet service. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your Trek automatically logs you in. You might need the following information to set up your Trek:

• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account

• ISP login name and password

• Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP)

Wireless Devices and Security Settings

Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the Trek. For information about the Trek’s preconfigured security settings, see

Basic Wireless Settings on page 44.

Types of Logins and Access

Different types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.

Types of logins:

• Trek login. The login that your ISP provided logs you in to the Trek interface from

NETGEAR genie. See about this login.

• ISP login. This logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider gave you this

login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.

Use NETGEAR genie After Installation on page 28 for details

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• Wireless network key or password. Your Trek is preset with a unique wireless network

name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the product label.

NETGEAR genie Setup

NETGEAR genie runs on any computer or device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the Trek because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. It takes about 15

minutes to complete.

 To use NETGEAR genie to set up your Trek:

1. Turn on the Trek by moving the Internet via switch to one of the following positions:

• Wired. For an Internet connection with an Ethernet cable

• Wireless. For a wireless Internet connection

For information about the Internet via switch, see Internet Mode Switch on page 10.

2. Make sure that your Trek is cabled correctly.

If you want to connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable, make sure that you have connected an Ethernet cable between the Internet/LAN port of the Trek and the Ethernet port of your DSL or cable modem. For more information, see

Internet Connection at

Home Setup on page 19.

3. Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable to your Trek.

You can also connect your device wirelessly to your Trek. For more information, see Add

Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek on page 32.

4. Launch your Internet browser in one of the following ways.

• The first time you set up the Internet connection for your Trek, the browser

automatically goes to www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR genie screen displays.

• If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type www.routerlogin.net in the address

field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See

Use NETGEAR

genie After Installation on page 28.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the NETGEAR genie setup.

NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the Trek to the Internet. For more information about your Internet connection choices, see

Different Ways You Can Connect

to the Internet on page 15.

6. If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following.

• Make sure that the computer is connected to the LAN Ethernet port or wirelessly to

the Trek.

• Make sure that the Trek is running. If it is, its WiFi LED is lit.

• Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the

previous page.

• Browse to www.routerlogin.net.

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• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this situation is uncommon),

change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the Trek.

7. If the T

• T

rek does not connect to the Internet, do the following:

o be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly,

review the Trek’s settings.

• Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information for your

main Internet connection.

• Read Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.

Use NETGEAR genie After Installation

When you first set up your Trek, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the Trek. You can use NETGEAR genie again to view or change settings for the Trek.

 To view or change the settings for the Trek:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

The login screen displays.

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

admin

rek.

********

3. Enter the Trek user name and password.

The user name is admin.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

Note: The Trek user name and password are different from the user name

and password for logging in to your Internet connection. For more information, see Types of Logins and Access on page 26.

4. Click the OK button.

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5. The BASIC Home screen displays.

Upgrade the Trek Firmware

When you set up your Trek and are connected to the Internet, the Trek automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed on the top of the screen. For more information about upgrading firmware, see Update the Trek Firmware on page 110.

Click the message when it displays, and click the Ye latest firmware. After the upgrade, the Trek restarts.

CAUTION:

Do not try to go online, turn off the Trek, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the Trek until the Trek finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.

s button to upgrade the Trek with the

Change the Password

The default password that you use to log in to the Trek is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this default password to a secure password.

Changing the default password is not the same as changing the password for wireless access. The label on your Trek shows your unique wireless network name (SSID) and the passphrase (also referred to as the wireless network password or network key) for wireless access (see Product Label on page 14).

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 To change the default password that you use to log in to the Trek:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Administration > Set Password.

rek.

6. Type the old password and type the new password twice in the fields on this screen.

7. If you want to be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery

check box.

For more information, see Password Recovery on page 30.

8. Click the Apply button.

Password Recovery

NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the Trek’s user name of admin. Then you have an easy way to 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.

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 To set up password recovery:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Administration > Set Password.

rek.

6. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.

7. Select two security questions and provide answers to them.

8. Click the Apply button.

 To recover your password:

1. In the address field of your browser

A login screen displays.

2. Click the Cancel button.

If password recovery is enabled, you are prompted to enter the serial number of the Trek. The serial number is on the product label.

3. Enter the serial number of the T

4. Click the Continue button.

, type www.routerlogin.net.

rek.

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A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions.

5. Enter the saved answers to your security questions.

6. Click the Continue button.

A screen displays your recovered password.

7. Click the Login again button.

A login screen displays.

8. With your recovered password, log in to the Trek.

Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek

Connect wireless devices such as desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets to your Trek. You can connect these WiFi devices either manually or using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) method.

For best wireless connection performance, rotate the Trek’s cover clockwise to position its antenna properly. For more information, see

Antenna Orientation on page 14.

Manual Method

 To connect WiFi devices manually to your Trek:

1. From your wireless device, view the available wireless networks.

For more information, see the manual that came with your device.

2. From the list of available wireless networks, select the wireless network name (SSID) of the

Trek.

The SSID is printed on the product label.

3. From your wireless device, initiate a wireless connection.

For more information, see the manual that came with your device.

4. When prompted by your wireless device, enter the wireless network key (password) of the

Trek.

The password is printed on the product label.

5. From the screen of your wireless device, click the appropriate button to continue the

connection procedure.

You are connected wirelessly to the Trek.

6. Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 for each wireless device that you want to connect to the Trek.

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS, make sure that all wireless devices to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the Trek so that every device in the network has the same security settings.

 To connect WiFi devices to your Trek with WPS:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Click ADV

ANCED > WPS Wizard.

rek.

6. Click the Next button.

7. Select one of the following radio buttons:

• Push Button (recommended). Click the button.

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Within two minutes, go to the wireless device and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password.

• PIN Number. Select the PIN Number radio button and enter the wireless device’s

security PIN in the field that displays.

Within two minutes, go to the wireless device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password. For more information, see the manual that came with your device.

The Trek attempts to add the WPS-capable wireless device. The WiFi LED on the Trek blinks green. When the T

rek establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green and

the Trek WPS screen displays a confirmation message.

8. Repeat Step 7 for each wireless device that you want to connect to the Trek.

NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App

The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. For information about the genie apps, see the NETGEAR genie App User Manual.

Retrieve wireless password

About genie

Language

Dashboard (Click to view details)

Figure 13. genie app dashboard

The genie app can help you with the following:

• Automatically repair common wireless network problems.

Support

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• Have easy access to router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet

traffic meter, speed test, and more.

The genie mobile app works on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone:

Phone status

Search NETGEAR support

Information about genie mobile app and the connected router

Figure 14. genie mobile app home screen

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3. genie BASIC Settings

Your Internet connection and network

This chapter explains the basic features of the Trek.

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Internet Setup

• Basic Wireless Settings

• Change the Wireless Security Option

• Attached Devices

• Profile Settings

ReadySHARE allows you to enhance your local network with the Trek’s USB port. For more information, see

Chapter 5, USB Port.

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Internet Setup

The Internet setup procedure you must use depends on how you want to connect to the Internet:

• Wired WAN connection. For an Internet connection with an Ethernet cable, use a wired

WAN connection.

The router mode allows your Trek to work as a router between your DSL or cable modem and your local network. For more information, see on page 37.

The wireless AP mode allows your Trek to work as a standalone wireless access point on your existing router. For more information, see

Mode on page 39.

• Wireless WAN connection. For an Internet connection with a wireless link, use a

wireless WAN connection.

The WiFi mode allows your Trek to connect to the Internet with a WiFi connection. For more information, see

Wireless WAN Connection WiFi Mode on page 42.

Wired WAN Connection Router Mode

Wired WAN Connection Wireless AP

The 3G/4G cellular mode allows your Trek to connect to the Internet with your cellular data service (this feature is available only in certain regions). For more information, see

Wireless WAN Connection 3G/4G Cellular Mode on page 43.

For information about setting up the hardware, see Different Ways You Can Connect to the

Internet on page 15.

Wired WAN Connection Router Mode

You can view or change basic ISP information.

You can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the Trek. See

 To view or change the Internet setup:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the Trek.

2. Enter www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the Trek user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

Setup Wizard on page 52.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

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5. Select BASIC > Internet.

6. Clear the Enable AP Mode check box.

Scroll to view more settings

The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet connection requires a login.

7. Select the Save as profile check box.

If you want to use your Trek in more than one type of Internet connection, a saved profile lets you make connections more quickly

8. In the field provided, enter a name for the profile.

Your saved profiles display on the Profile Settings screen after you click the Apply button. For more information, see Profile Settings on page 49.

9. Under Does your Internet connection require a login?, select one of the following radio

buttons:

• Ye

s. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to

change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.

• No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed.

These fields display when no login is required:

• Account Name (If required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP

. This

might also be called the host name.

• Domain Name (If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP

These fields display when your ISP requires a login:

• Internet Service Provider. Select PPPoE, L2TP, or PPTP.

• Login.

The login name provided by your ISP. This login name is often an email

address.

• Password.

The password that you use to log in to your ISP.

• Service Name (if Required). If your ISP provided a service name, enter it here.

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• Connection Mode. Select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect.

• Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new

value in minutes. This setting determines how long the Trek keeps the Internet connection active when there is no Internet activity from the LAN. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.

10. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server.

The default settings usually work fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the following ISP settings:

• Internet IP Address. Select one of the following radio buttons:

- Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your

ISP automatically assigns these addresses.

- Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP

address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP’s gateway to which your Trek will connect.

• Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site

addresses based on their names. Select one of the following radio buttons:

- Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.

Your ISP automatically assigns this address.

- Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers,

select this radio button. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.

• Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address that the Trek uses on the Internet

port. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your Trek to use your computer’s MAC address (also called cloning). Select one of the following radio buttons:

- Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.

- Use Computer MAC Address. The Trek captures and uses the MAC address of

the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the ISP allows.

- Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.

If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Chapter 9,

Troubleshooting.

Wired WAN Connection Wireless AP Mode

The wireless AP mode allows this device to work as a standalone wireless access point on your existing network. You can view or change basic ISP information.

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Use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the Trek. See Setup Wizard on page 52.

 To view or change the Internet setup:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select BASIC > Internet.

Scroll to view more settings

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6. Select the Enable AP Mode check box.

7. Select the Save as profile check box.

If you want to use your Trek in more than one type of Internet connection, a saved profile lets you make connections more quickly

8. In the field provided, enter a name for the profile.

Your saved profiles display on the Profile Settings screen after you click the Apply button. For more information, see Profile Settings on page 49.

9. (Optional) Select the Enable fixed IP settings on this device check box.

NETGEAR recommends that you do not use this feature.

10. In the fields provided, enter the following information about your Internet connection:

• IP Address.

• IP Subnet Mask.

• Gateway IP

The IP address that your ISP assigned.

The IP subnet mask that your ISP assigned.

Address. The gateway IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway

IP address is the ISP’s gateway to which your Trek will connect.

• Primary DNS.

• Secondary DNS.

The IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server.

The IP address of your ISP’s secondary DNS server.

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

12. If you lose the Wireless

AP screen, close and restart your web browser.

The Trek changes to a new IP address that is assigned by your existing router and this screen might not display

13. Enter www.routerlogin.net and log in again.

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Wireless WAN Connection WiFi Mode

You can view or change basic ISP information.

Use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the Trek. See Setup Wizard on page 52.

 To view or change the Internet setup:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select BASIC > Internet.

rek.

The Wireless as WAN screen displays the WiFi networks that are available in your area.

6. If you want to connect to a public WiFi network, select the Extend my current wireless

router's range check box.

If you want to connect to your home WiFi network, clear the Extend my current wireless router's range check box.

7. Select the radio button that is next to the name (SSID) of the WiFi network that you want to

connect to.

The security type and passphrase fields for the WiFi network display on the right side of the screen.

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8. In the field provided, enter the passphrase.

9. Select the T

o save a name for profile check box.

If you want to use your Trek in more than one type of Internet connection, a saved profile lets you make connections more quickly

10. In the field provided, enter a name for the profile.

Your saved profiles display on the Profile Settings screen after you click the Apply button. For more information, see Profile Settings on page 49.

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

12. T

o update the list of available WiFi networks, click the Refresh button.

Wireless WAN Connection 3G/4G Cellular Mode

You can view or change basic ISP information.

Use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the Trek. See Setup Wizard on page 52.

This feature is available only in certain regions.

 To view or change the Internet setup:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays only if the 3G/4G USB dongle is plugged in and detected by the T

rek.

5. Select BASIC > Internet.

rek.

6. Select the Save as profile check box.

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If you want to use your Trek in more than one type of Internet connection, a saved profile lets you make connections more quickly.

7. In the field provided, enter a name for the profile.

Your saved profiles display on the Profile Settings screen after you click the Apply button. For more information, see

Profile Settings on page 49.

8. From the Country list, select your country.

9. From the Internet Service Provider list, select your Internet service provider.

10. In the PIN code field, enter your PIN code.

11. From the Connection Mode list, select your connection mode.

12. In the Idle Timeout field, enter the connection time-out in minutes.

13. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Basic Wireless Settings

You can view or configure the wireless network setup.

The Trek 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 label of the unit.

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 do decide to 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 Trek.

 To view or change basic wireless settings:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the Trek.

2. Enter www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the Trek user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

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4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select BASIC > W

ireless.

6. (Optional) Change the following wireless settings as needed.

• Region.

The location where the Trek is used. Select from the countries in the list. In

Asia, the region is fixed to Asia and is not changeable.

• Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a

32-character (maximum) name in this field.

This field is case-sensitive. The default

SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR recommends that you do not change

this setting.

• Channel.

The wireless channel the gateway uses. Enter a value from 1 through 13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.) 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

ferent radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel

dif spacing between adjacent access points is five channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

The channel can be changed only when the Trek is operating in wired WAN mode.

For more information about connection modes, see Internet Setup on page 37.

• Mode. Up to 300 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.1

wireless devices to join the network. The other settings are Up to 54 Mbps and Up to

145 Mbps.

• Enable SSID Broadcast. This feature allows the T

wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists.

This check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear this check

box.

1n and 802.11g

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• Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, wireless clients (computers

or wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network.

7. (Optional) Change the security settings as needed.

For more information, see Change the Wireless Security Option on page 46.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

If you were connected wirelessly to the router and you changed the SSID or wireless security, you are disconnected from the network.

9. If you changed the settings, make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with

its new settings.

If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:

• Is your computer or wireless device connected to another wireless network in your

area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network (without wireless security) that they discover.

• Is your computer or wireless device trying to connect to your network with its old

settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the wireless network selection in your computer or wireless device to match the current settings for your network.

Change the Wireless Security Option

A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The

security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption.

Note: The Trek comes with unique preset wireless security. These settings

are on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use preset security so that you can refer to the label if you forget the WiFi password. However, you can change the security option and

passphrase.

WPA encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This seal means that the product is authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance (www.wi-fi.org/) because it complies with the worldwide single standard for high-speed wireless local area networking.

WPA uses a passphrase for authentication and to generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and works with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points.

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WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA-PSK. It is advertised to be theoretically indecipherable due to the greater degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets higher speed because it is implemented through hardware; WPA-PSK is implemented through software. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key.

WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK mixed mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients.

A2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed

WP and security. For help with WPA settings on your wireless computer or device, see the instructions that came with your product.

 To change the WPA settings:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select BASIC > W

ireless.

rek.

6. Under Security Options, select the WPA option that you want.

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NETGEAR recommends that you do not disable security.

7. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WP

A security option, enter the

network key (password) that you want to use.

It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.

8. W

rite down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

Attached Devices

You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network.

 To view the attached devices:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin. password are case-sensitive.

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

rek.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select BASIC > Attached Devices.

Wired devices are connected to the Trek with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. The following information displays:

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• # (number). The order in which the device joined the network.

• IP Address. The IP address that the Trek assigned to this device when it joined the

network. This number can change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.

• MAC Address. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC

address is typically shown on the product label.

• Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here.

6. To update this screen, click the Refresh button.

To secure your Trek against WiFi intruders, restrict wireless access. For more information, see

Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address on page 117 .

Profile Settings

If you want to use your Trek in more than one type of Internet connection, a saved profile lets you make your connections more quickly. Save the profiles when you configure an Internet connection. Up to 10 profiles can be saved. For more information, see page 37. You can view or delete your profiles after you saved them.

Internet Setup on

 To view or delete the saved profile settings:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the Trek.

2. Enter www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the Trek user name and password.

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 screen displays.

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5. Select BASIC > Profile Settings.

Your saved Internet connection profiles are displayed.

6. T

o delete a profile, select the radio button that is next to the profile that you want to delete

and click the Delete Profile button.

The profile is deleted.

7. Repeat Step 6 for each profile that you want to delete.

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Specify custom settings

This chapter explains the advanced features of the Trek.

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Setup Wizard

• WAN Setup

• LAN Setup

• Quality of Service Setup

Some selections on the ADVANCED Home screen are described in separate chapters:

• Internet Setup. This is a shortcut to the same Internet Setup screen that you can access

from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen. See

• Wireless Setup. This is a shortcut to the same Wireless Setup screen that you can

access from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen. See page 44.

• WPS Wizard. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method on page 33.

• USB Storage. See Chapter 5, USB Port.

• Security. See Chapter 6, Security.

• Administration. See Chapter 7, Administration.

• Advanced Setup. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings.

Internet Setup on page 37.

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Setup Wizard

The NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the Trek. After setting up the Trek the first time, if you want to perform this task again, you can run Setup Wizard from the ADVANCED tab of the genie.

 To launch the Setup Wizard:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup Wizard.

rek.

6. Select either the Yes or No, I want to configure the router myself radio button.

If you select the No button, you are taken to the Internet Setup screen. For more information, see Internet Setup on page 37.

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7. If you selected the Yes button, click the Next button.

The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration.

8. Click the Take me to the Internet button.

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WAN Setup

You can configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the Trek to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. The Trek does not support a VPN endpoint, but it allows traffic from VPN endpoints to pass through.

 To change the WAN settings:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.

rek.

6. Enter the following settings:

• Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against

denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf

Attack, UDP Flood, ARP Attack, Spoofing ICMP, Null Scan, and many others. By

default, this check box is cleared.

• Default DMZ Server.

play online games and use videoconferencing. Be careful when you use this feature because it makes the firewall security less effective. For more information, see

Default DMZ Server on page 55.

Attack, Ping of Death, Teardrop

A demilitarized zone (DMZ) server can be helpful when you

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• Respond to Ping on Internet Port. If you want the Trek to respond to a ping from the

Internet, select this check box. By default, this check box is cleared. Use this feature only as a diagnostic tool because it allows your Trek to be discovered. Do not select this check box unless you have a specific reason.

• MTU Size (in bytes). The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most

Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs, you might need to reduce the MTU. This change is rarely required. Do not make this change unless you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection. For more information, see

Change the MTU Size on page 57.

• NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the Trek

processes inbound traffic:

- Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN

from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. By default, the Secured radio button is selected.

- Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall, but allows almost all Internet

applications to function.

• Disable SIP ALG. Some Voice over IP (VoIP) applications do not function well with

the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Application Layer Gateway (ALG). Selecting the check box to turn off the SIP ALG might enable connected VoIP devices to create and accept a VoIP call through the Trek. By default, this check box is cleared.

• Disable IGMP Proxying. IGMP proxying allows computers on the LAN to receive the

multicast traffic they are subscribed to from the Internet. By default, this check box is selected, and the IGMP proxy is disabled, preventing multicast traffic from the Internet to the LAN. Clear the Disable IGMP Proxying check box to allow multicast traffic from the Internet to the LAN.

• VPN Passthrough. The Trek supports VPN passthrough for IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP.

- IPSec Passthrough. To enable or disable IPSec passthrough, select the Enable

or Disabled radio button.

- PPTP Passthrough. To enable or disable PPTP passthrough, select the Enable

or Disabled radio button.

- L2TP Passthrough. To enable or disable L2TP passthrough, select the Enable

or Disabled radio button.

7. Click the Apply button.

Default DMZ Server

The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The Trek is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but other applications might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the default DMZ server.

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WARNING:

DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed to exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on your network.

The Trek discards incoming traffic from the Internet unless the traffic is a response to one of your local computers. Instead of discarding this traf

fic, you can forward it to one computer on

your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server.

 To set up a default DMZ server:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.

rek.

6. Select the Default DMZ Server check box.

7. T

ype the IP address.

8. Click the Apply button.

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Change the MTU Size

The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If any device in the data path has a lower MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets must be split or fragmented to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.

The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another.

WARNING:

An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.

Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:

• You have problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and technical

support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. These web-based applications might require an MTU change:

- A secure website that does not open, or displays only part of a web page

- Yahoo email

- MSN portal

- America Online’s DSL service

• You use VPN and have severe performance problems.

• You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you have

connectivity or performance problems.

If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away.

The following table describes common MTU sizes and applications.

Table 3. Common MTU sizes

MTU Application

1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This value is the typical setting for non-PPPoE, non-VPN

connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR Treks, adapters, and switches.

1492 Used in PPPoE environments.

1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)

1468 Used in some DHCP environments.

1460 Usable by AOL if you do not have large email attachments, for example.

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Table 3. Common MTU sizes (continued)

MTU Application

1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.

1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL.

576 Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.

 To change the MTU size:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.

rek.

6. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size from 64 through 1500.

7. Click the Apply button.

LAN Setup

You can configure LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).

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The Trek is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The Trek’s default LAN IP configuration includes the following settings:

• LAN IP address. 192.168.168.1

• Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0

These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and should be suitable for most applications. If your network requires the use of a dif addressing scheme, make the changes in the LAN Setup screen.

Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the Trek while connected

through the browser, you are disconnected. You must open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again.

 To change the LAN settings:

ferent IP

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.

rek.

6. Enter the following settings:

• IP Address.

The LAN IP address of the Trek (by default, 192.168.168.1).

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• IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the Trek (by default, 255.255.255.0).

Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or router.

• RIP Direction. Router Information Protocol (RIP) enables a router to exchange

routing information with other routers. This setting controls how the Trek sends and receives RIP packets. Both is the default setting. With the Both or Out Only setting, the Trek broadcasts its routing table periodically. With the Both or In Only setting, the Trek incorporates the RIP information that it receives.

• RIP Version. This setting controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP

packets that the Trek sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, the RIP function is disabled. Four RIP versions exist:

- RIP-1 is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you have

an unusual network setup.

- RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in

RIP-2 format.

- RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting.

- RIP-2M uses multicasting.

7. To set your computers’ IP addresses manually, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server

check box.

NETGEAR recommends that you do not do this. For more information, see Use the Trek

as a DHCP Server on page 60.

8. To reserve an IP address for a computer or device on the LAN, in the Address Reservation

section, click the Add button.

For more information, see Set Up Address Reservation on page 62.

9. Click the Apply button.

Use the Trek as a DHCP Server

By default, the Trek functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the Trek’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN IP address of the Trek. The Trek assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the Trek are satisfactory.

You can specify the pool of IP addresses for assignment by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the Trek’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, define a range between

192.168.168.2 and 192.168.168.200, although you might want to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.

The Trek delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:

• An IP address from the range that you defined

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• Subnet mask

• Gateway IP address (the T

rek’s LAN IP address)

• DNS server address

You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or you can manually configure the network settings of all of your computers and devices.

 To disable the DHCP server feature:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.

rek.

6. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.

7. Click the Apply button.

If the DHCP service is not enabled on the Trek and no other DHCP server is available on your network, you must set your computers’ IP addresses manually or your computers cannot access the T

rek.

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Set Up Address Reservation

When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer or device on the LAN, that computer or device always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the Trek’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.

 To reserve an IP address:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.

rek.

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6. In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button.

7. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server.

Choose an IP address from the Trek’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.168.x, where x is between 2 and 200.

8. T

ype 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.

9. Click the Apply button.

The reserved address is entered in the table.

The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the Trek’s DHCP server

. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP

release and renew.

 To edit or delete a reserved address entry:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

rek user name and password.

rek.

The user name is admin. password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

The default password is password. The user name and

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5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.

6. In the Address Reservation table, select the radio button next to the address that you want

to edit or delete, and do one of the following:

o delete a reserved address entry, click the Delete button.

• T

The address is removed from the table.

• T

o edit a reserved address entry, click the Edit button.

The Address Reservation screen displays.

a. Edit the address information.

b. Click the Apply button.

Quality of Service Setup

You can use Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The Trek can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection.

Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service for Wireless Traffic

The Trek supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS prioritizes wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, both it and the client running that application must have WMM enabled. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video. WMM QoS is enabled by default.

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Quality of Service Priority Rules and Internet Access

You can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic:

• Specific applications

• Specific online games

• Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the T

• A specific device by MAC address

To specify prioritization of traffic, you need to create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.

By default, QoS is disabled for Internet traffic. The default QoS rules and any custom QoS rules that you created are not activated, and no traf

 To set up QoS:

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fic is prioritized.

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.

rek.

6. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.

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7. To limit the bandwidth that is available for traffic from the Trek to the Internet, select the

Turn Bandwidth Control On check box.

8. Select the Automatically check Internet Uplink bandwidth radio button.

9. Click the Check button.

The Trek detects the available uplink bandwidth. After about one minute, the available bandwidth displays on the screen.

This information can help you to determine the

maximum bandwidth setting that you want to allow.

10. Select the Uplink bandwidth radio button.

11. Enter the maximum bandwidth that you want to allow

12. T

o manage the preconfigured and custom QoS rules, click the Set Up QoS rule button.

, and select either Kbps or Mbps.

Scroll down

All preconfigured QoS rules are displayed in a table, along with their priority (Highest,

High, Normal, or Low) and a description.

13. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy that you want to and click the Delete button.

WARNING:

If you click the Delete All button, all preconfigured and custom QoS rules are deleted.

14. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy that you want to edit and click the Edit button.

The QoS - Priority Rules screen displays. Edit the information you want to change.

15. When you are done, on the QoS - Priority Rules screen, click the Apply button.

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Your changes are saved in the table on the QoS Setup screen.

16. T

o add a priority rule, click the Add Priority Rule button.

17. To create a QoS rule for an application or online game, in the Priority Category list, select

either Applications or Online Gaming:

• Applications. The Applications list lets you select existing applications, but scroll

down to the bottom to select Add a new application.

• Online Gaming. The Online Gaming list lets you select existing games, but scroll

down to the bottom to select Add a new game.

18. In the QoS Policy for field, type a descriptive name for the new application or game.

19. From the Priority list, select the priority that this traf

fic should receive relative to other

applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. Select Highest, High, Normal, or Low.

20. In the Connection T

ype field, select either TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP.

21. In the Starting Port and Ending Port fields, specify the port number or range of port

numbers that the application or game uses.

22. Click the Apply button.

The rule is saved in the QoS policy table on the QoS Setup screen.

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23. To create a QoS priority rule for traffic from a specific MAC address, in the Priority

Category list, select MAC Address.

24. In the QoS Policy for field, type a descriptive name for the MAC address.

25. If the device for which you want to create a QoS policy is displayed in the MAC Device List,

select its radio button.

The information from the MAC Device List populates the QoS Policy for, MAC Address, and Device Name fields.

26. (Optional) If the device does not display in the MAC Device List, click the Refresh button.

If it still does not display, you must complete these fields manually.

27. From the Priority list, select the priority that this traf

fic should receive relative to other

applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. Select Highest, High, Normal, or Low.

28. Click the Apply button.

The rule is saved in the QoS policy table on the QoS Setup screen.

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o edit or delete a MAC address on the MAC Device List, in the Priority Category list,

select MAC Address.

30. Select the radio button next to the device that you want to edit or delete, and do one of the

following:

o remove the device from the table, click the Delete button.

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o edit the MAC address, device name, or priority, click the Edit button.

Edit the information you want to change.

Note: You cannot delete or edit a device that is detected and automatically

added to the MAC Device List.

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31. Click the Apply button.

The device information is saved or removed from the MAC Device List.

32. To allocate half of the WAN bandwidth to a special host in heavy traffic situations, select

the Enable Trusted IP address check box.

In the field that is provided, enter the IP address of the trusted host.

33. Click the Apply button.

You settings are saved.

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Enhance your local network

This chapter describes how to use the USB port on your Trek to enhance your local network.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Enhance Your Local Network

• Set Up Network Storage

• Access and Share Your Network Storage

• Set Up a Network Printer

• Power or Recharge a USB Device

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Enhance Your Local Network

Find the USB port on your Trek.

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Internet/LAN

LAN

USB port

Figure 15. USB port

WiFi

USB

Power

Internet

You can use the USB port for any of the following applications in the following ways:

• Network storage. Back up the files on your computers and digital devices to a network

drive. For more information, see Set Up Network Storage on page 72.

• ReadySHARE Access. Share the files on your network drive with local and remote

computers and digital devices. For more information, see Access and Share Your

Network Storage on page 81.

• ReadySHARE Printer. Send the files on your computers and digital devices to a network

printer

. For more information, see Set Up a Network Printer on page 85.

• ReadySHARE Mobile. Connect your local network to your cellular data service (this

feature is available only in certain regions). For more information, see Cellular

Connection Setup on page 23.

• Auxiliary power outlet. Power or recharge a USB device. For more information, see

Power or Recharge a USB Device on page 90.

The USB port on the Trek can connect only USB devices such as flash drives or USB hard drives, USB printers, and USB power-compatible devices.

Do not connect computers, USB modems, USB hubs, CD drives, or DVD drives to the Trek’s USB port.

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Set Up Network Storage

You can back up the files on your local computers and digital devices to a network drive. ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB drive connected the Trek’s USB port.

The Trek works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. If your USB device requires nonstandard drivers, it is not compatible. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the Trek, visit kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare.

Connect or Safely Remove a USB Drive

The Trek supports both read and write for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and Linux file systems (EXT2 and EXT3). Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require drivers to be loaded into the Windows computer before the Windows computer can access the USB device. Such USB devices do not work with the Trek.

To physically disconnect a USB drive from the Trek USB port, first log in to the Trek and then safely remove it.

 To connect a USB storage device:

1. Insert your USB storage device into the USB port of the Trek.

For information about how to locate the USB port, see Enhance Your Local Network on page 71.

2. If your USB device has a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device

to the Trek.

It might take up to two minutes before the USB device is ready for sharing.

 To remove a USB disk drive safely:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the Trek.

2. Enter www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the Trek user name and password.

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 screen displays.

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5. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE.

6. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button.

This takes the drive offline.

7. Physically disconnect the USB drive.

View or Configure a USB Drive

You can view or configure your USB storage device:

• V

iew the basic information about the drive.

• Set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders.

• V

iew or change the network folders.

• For more security

 To view basic information about the USB storage device:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

rek user name and password.

The user name is admin. password are case-sensitive.

, share only approved USB devices.

The default password is password. The user name and

rek.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

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5. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE.

The screen displays a USB storage device if it is attached to the Trek USB port.

If you logged in to the Trek before you connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in this screen. If this happens, log out and then log back in.

6. T

o view the files and folders on the USB device, click the network device name or the share

name.

7. T

o view more detail or to change the USB device settings, click the Edit button.

The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays. For more information, see

Configure the USB Storage Device and Access Settings on page 74.

Configure the USB Storage Device and Access Settings

You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device.

 To view or change the USB storage advanced settings:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin. password are case-sensitive.

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

rek.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

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5. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE.

6. Click the Edit button.

7. To specify access to the USB storage device, provide the following information:

• Network Device Name.

access the USB device connected to the Trek.

• W

orkgroup. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the

workgroup name displays here. The name works only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows.

• Access Method. Select the check boxes for the access methods that you want:

- Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default.

- HTTP. Enabled by default.

access the USB drive.

The default is readyshare. This name is the name used to

You can type readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to

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- HTTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this feature, remote users

can type http://<public IP address/shares> (for example, http://1.1.10.102/shares) or a URL domain name to access the USB drive over the Internet. This feature supports file uploading only.

- FTP. Disabled by default.

- FTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you select this check box, remote users

can access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet. both downloading and uploading of files.

8. If you changed the settings, click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

Configure the Available Network Folders

You can view or change the network folders on the USB storage device.

 To view network folders:

This feature supports

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE.

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6. Click the Edit button.

7. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section of the screen. The following

information displays:

• Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is

USB_Storage.

You can click the name, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If

Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted, and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.

• Read

Access and Write Access. Show the permissions and access controls on the

network folder. All – no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the Trek.

• Folder Name. Full path of the network folder

• V

olume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).

• T

otal Space and Free Space. Show the current utilization of the storage device.

 To add a network folder:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

rek user name and password.

rek.

The user name is admin. password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

The default password is password. The user name and

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5. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE.

6. Click the Edit button.

7. Click the Create Network Folder button.

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If the Create Network Folder screen does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, then change the browser settings to allow pop-ups.

8. Click the Browse button next to the Folder field, and select the folder.

9. Enter a name in the Share Name field.

10. In the Read Access list and the W

rite Access list, select the settings that you want.

The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the T

rek. By default, it is password.

11. Click the Apply button.

The folder is added on the USB device.

 To edit a network folder:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE.

rek.

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6. Click the Edit button.

7. Click the Edit button.

The Edit Network Folder screen displays the same settings shown in the Create Network Folder screen.

8. Change the settings in the fields as needed.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

Specify Approved USB Devices

For more security, you can set up the Trek to share only approved USB devices.

 To set up approved USB devices:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin. password are case-sensitive.

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

rek.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

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5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings.

6. Click the Approved Devices button.

This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices.

7. In the

8. Click the Add button.

9. Select the Allow only approved devices check box.

10. Click the Apply button.

If you want to work with another USB device, first click the Safely Remove USB Device button for the currently connected USB device and physically remove the device. Connect the other USB device and repeat this process. For more information, see Connect or Safely

Remove a USB Drive on page 72.

Available USB Devices list, select the drive that you want to approve.

Your change takes effect.

Access and Share Your Network Storage

You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. The files can be Windows, Mac, or Linux file types (NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, Ext 3, Ext 4), including text, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, picture, and multimedia files.

Common Uses of Network Sharing

USB drive applications include the following:

• Sharing multimedia such as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with local and

remote users.

• Sharing resources on your network.

do not have to power up a computer to perform local sharing. In addition, you can share

You can store files in a central location so that you

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files between Macintosh, Linux, and Windows computers by using the USB drive as a go-between across the systems.

• Sharing large files such as Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and text files

with remote users.

Share Photos and Multimedia

You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This method eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site.

 To share photos and multimedia with your friends and family:

1. Insert your USB drive into the USB port on the Trek either directly or with a USB cable.

Computers on your local area network (LAN) can automatically access this USB drive using a web browser or Microsoft Networking.

2. If you want to specify read-only access or to allow access from the Internet, see Configure the USB Storage Device and Access Settings on page 74.

Print High-Quality Photos from a Nonshared Printer

You can print high-quality photos from a nonshared printer. This scenario is for a family that does not have a print server:

• A family member has photos on a Macintosh computer and wants to print them.

• The photo-capable color printer is directly attached to a Windows computer, but not

shared on the network.

• The Mac and the Windows computer are not visible to each other on the network.

To print high-quality photos from a nonshared printer, do one of the following:

• On the Mac, access the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the address field of a web

browser. Then copy the photos to the USB drive.

• On a Window computer, use a web browser or Microsoft Networking to copy the files from

the USB drive to the computer. Then print the files.

You can also set up a network printer. For more information, see Set Up a Network Printer on page 85.

Send Large Files over the Internet

Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The Trek allows you to share large files such as PowerPoint presentations or .zip files over the Internet. You can use FTP to download shared files from the Trek.

Sharing files with a remote colleague involves the following considerations:

• The two user accounts are admin and guest. The password for admin is the same one

that you use to access the Trek. By default, it is password. The guest user account has no password.

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• On the FTP site, the person receiving the files uses the guest user account and enters

the password. FTP requires that you type something in the password field.

• Be sure to select the FTP (via Internet) check box in the USB Storage (Advanced

Settings) screen. This option supports both downloading and uploading of files.

Note: You can select the HTTP (via Internet) check box on the USB

Storage (Advanced Settings) screen to share large files. This option supports downloading files only.

For more information, see Access Your USB Storage Device Remotely on page 84.

Access Your USB Storage Device Locally

When you connect the USB device to the Trek USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

 To access the USB device from a local Mac computer:

1. Select Go > Connect to Server.

2. Enter smb://readyshare as the server address.

3. Click the Connect button.

 To access the USB device from a local Windows computer:

Use any of these methods:

• Select Start > Run. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box and click the OK button.

• Open a browser and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

• Open My Network Places and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

 To map the USB device to a local Windows network drive:

1. Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.

2. In the ReadySHARE USB Storage Access pane, click the PC Utility link.

The readyshareconnect.exe file is downloaded to your computer.

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3. Launch readyshareconnect.exe.

4. Select the drive letter that you want to map to the network folder.

5. If you want to connect to the USB drive as a dif

ferent user, select the Connect using

different credentials check box.

a. T

ype the user name and password that you want to use.

b. Click the OK button.

6. Click the Finish button.

The USB drive is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.

Access Your USB Storage Device Remotely

When you connect the USB device to the Trek USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. You can access your USB storage device remotely.

 To access the USB drive from a remote computer:

1. Launch a web browser

2. Connect using the T

If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name, rather than the IP address. Y

ou can view the Trek’s Internet IP address on the BASIC Home screen (see Internet

Setup on page 37.

To use remote FTP access, make sure that the FTP check box is selected in the Method section of the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. For more information, see

Configure the USB Storage Device and Access Settings on page 74.

 To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer:

1. Launch a web browser

2. T

ype ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field of the browser.

rek’s Internet port IP address.

Access

For example, type ftp://10.1.65.4.

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If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name rather than the IP address.

3. Type the account name and password for the account that has access rights to the USB

drive.

The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest.

The directories of the USB drive that your account has access to display. For example, you could see share/partition1/directory1. You can now read and copy files from the USB directory.

 To access the USB drive with ReadySHARE access from the Internet:

You can access your USB device in any of the following ways:

• On Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000

systems, select Start > Run, and enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. Click the OK button.

• On Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000

systems, open Internet Explorer or Safari, and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

• On Mac OS X (version 10.2 or later), enter smb://readyshare in the address bar.

• In My Network Places, enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

For more information about ReadySHARE access for USB storage devices, visit

www.netgear.com/readyshare.

Set Up a Network Printer

The ReadySHARE Printer utility allows you to control from your computer a shared USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your Trek. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network.

You must install this utility before you can use the ReadySHARE Printer feature. For this feature to work, the following conditions must be met:

• This utility must be installed and running in the background on each computer from which

you want to control this USB printer.

• The driver software for the USB printer must be installed on each computer from which

you want to control this USB printer.

The ReadySHARE Printer utility has both a Mac version and a Windows version. The ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file and instructions are available at

www.netgear.com/readyshare. After you install the ReadySHARE Printer utility, it displays on

your computer as the NETGEAR USB Control Center.

 To set up ReadySHARE Printer:

1. Using a USB printer cable, connect a USB printer to the Trek’s USB port.

For information about how to locate the USB port, see Enhance Your Local Network on page 71.

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2. Install the USB printer driver software on each computer that shares the printer.

If you do not have the printer driver, contact the printer manufacturer.

3. On each computer that shares the printer

, download the NETGEAR USB Control Center

utility.

The NETGEAR USB utility has a Mac version and a Windows version, which you can access in two dif

ferent ways:

• From the ReadySHARE Printer area of the page you access from

www.netgear.com/readyshare.

• From the ReadySHARE section of the desktop NETGEAR genie.

For more information, see NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App on page 34.

Note: You must install this utility before you can use the ReadySHARE

Printer feature. For the ReadySHARE Printer feature to work, this utility must be running in the background.

4. Follow the instructions to install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility

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5. After you install the utility, select a language.

If this setup is the first time you are accessing the utility, you are asked to select the printer.

6. Click the Connect button.

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Once the connection is established, the status changes to Manually connected by xxx.

7. Click the Disconnect button at any time to release the connection.

The status then changes to Available.

For each computer, after you click the Connect and Disconnect buttons once, the utility automatically handles the printing queue. The status of the printer displays as Available on all the computers. Here are the rules of operation:

• When the status is

Available, you can use the USB printer.

• When the status is Manually connected by xxx, only the xxx computer can use the printer

Other network devices must wait until the xxx computer has released the connection, or until the connection times out (the default time-out value is 30 seconds).

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• You can set the value for the default time-out time from the Control Center -

Configuration screen

• The USB Control Center utility must be running for the computer to print to the USB

printer attached to the T

rek. If you exit the utility, printing does not work.

• Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks the ReadySHARE Print utility from

accessing the USB printer

. If you do not see the printer in the utility, you can disable

the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work.

8. If your printer supports scanning, make sure that the printer is in the Available state and click

the Network Scanner button.

This step activates the scanner window so that you can use the printer for scanning.

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Power or Recharge a USB Device

When your Trek is powered by an AC wall outlet, you can power or recharge a USB device from the Trek’s USB port. For example, you can use the USB port to recharge your cell phone. For information about how to locate the USB port, see on page 71.

When the Trek is powered from a micro USB cable, you cannot use the Trek’s USB port as an auxiliary power source. For more information about your choices of providing power to the Trek, see

Power Inputs on page 13.

The maximum power that is supplied by the Trek’s USB port is a current of 900 mA at 5 volts. To find out how much current your USB device draws, see the manual that came with your device.

Enhance Your Local Network

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6. Security

Keep unwanted content out of your network

This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the Trek to prevent objectionable

content from reaching the computers and other devices connected to your network.

The chapter includes the following sections:

• Port Filtering to Block Services

• Schedule Blocking

• Security Event Email Notifications

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Port Filtering to Block Services

Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about players’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service gets identified by a service or port number. This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP packets. For example, a packet that is sent with the destination port number 80 is an HTTP (web server) request.

The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF at www.ietf.org/) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.” The authors of other applications typically choose service numbers for those applications from the range 1024–65535. Although the Trek already holds a list of many service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices. You can often find port number information by contacting the publisher of the application, by asking user groups or newsgroups, or by searching.

You can add and block specific Internet services by computers on your network. This process is called service blocking or port filtering. To add a service for blocking, first determine which port number or range of numbers the application uses.

 To block services:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the Trek.

2. Enter www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the Trek user name and password.

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 screen displays.

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5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services.

6. Select either the Per Schedule radio button or the Always radio button.

7. If you selected Per Schedule, specify a time period in the Schedule screen.

For more information, see Schedule Blocking on page 94.

8. Click the Add button.

9. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to block.

The list displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear

, select User

Defined.

10. If you know that the application uses either

TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If

you are not sure, select TCP/UDB (both).

11. Enter the starting and ending port numbers.

If the application uses a single port number, enter that number in both fields.

12. Select the radio button for the IP address configuration you want to block, and enter the IP

addresses.

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You can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers with consecutive IP addresses, or all computers on your network.

13. Click the Add button.

Your changes are saved.

Schedule Blocking

You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access.

 To schedule blocking:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Security > Schedule.

rek.

6. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services. Here is what you can choose:

• Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the

appropriate check boxes, or select the Every Day check box to select the check boxes for all days.

ime of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format, or select the All

• T

Day check box for 24-hour blocking.

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7. Select your time zone from the list.

8. If you use daylight saving time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time

check box.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Security Event Email Notifications

You can receive logs and alerts by email and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often.

 To set up email notifications:

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the T

2. Enter www

.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.

The login screen displays.

3. Enter the T

The user name is admin.

rek user name and password.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADV

ANCED > Security > E-mail.

rek.

6. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box.

7. In the Y

our Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail

server (such as mail.myISP.com).

You might be able to find this information in the configuration screen of your email program. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent.

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8. Enter the email address to which logs and alerts are sent in the Send to This E-mail

Address field.

This email address is also used for the From address. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent.

9. To use a secure connection, select the Secure connection (use SSL) check box.

10. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires

authentication check box.

Complete the User Name and Password fields for the outgoing email server.

11. To have alerts sent immediately, select the Send Alerts Immediately check box.

Email alerts are sent immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site.

12. Enter the information in the fields in the Send logs according to this schedule section of the

screen.

Logs are sent automatically. If the log fills up before the specified time, the log is emailed.

After the log is sent, the log is cleared from the Trek memory. If the Trek cannot email the

log file, the log buffer might fill up. In this case, the Trek overwrites the log and discards its contents.

13. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Security

7. Administration

Manage your network

This chapter describes the Trek settings for administering and maintaining your Trek and local

network.

The chapter includes the following sections:

• View Trek Status

• Specify Log Settings

• Manage the Configuration File

• Update the Trek Firmware

Some information for administering and maintaining your Trek and local network are described in separate chapters:

• For information about setting and recovering your password, see Change the Password

on page 29 and Password Recovery on page 30.

• For information about the devices that are connected to your network, see Attached Devices on page 48.

• For information about upgrading or checking the status of your Trek over the Internet,

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