Netgear WNR1500 Manual download pdf (Page 6)

Getting Started

NETGEAR genie Apps

Install Desktop Apps

The desktop apps run on Windows XP SP3, Vista, Win7, Win8, and Mac OS 10.6 or later.

You can use the genie desktop apps to do the following:

• Auto

matically repair common wireless network problems.

• Get ea

sy access to router features like Parental Controls, guest access, broadband

usage meter, speed test, AirPrint compatibility, and more.

• Use

the network map to see all devices on your home network.

Note: To manage your router settings with genie app, you might need to

upda

te to new router firmware when it is available.

 To download the desktop apps:

1. Go

to the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie.

NETGEAR genie icon

(green lantern)

2. Click the appropriate Download button.

When you download and install the genie app, it starts automatically. If you want to use genie

app later

, click the icon on your desktop or in the Windows taskbar.

 To prevent your desktop app from starting when your computer reboots:

1. Right-click th

e genie app icon in your system tray.

2. Select Set

tings.

3. Clear the

Enable Autostart check box.

 To use genie app to manage a router:

1. Connect a co

mputer to your NETGEAR router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or

wirelessly.

2. Double-click the gen

ie app icon on your desktop to display the genie app screen. See

Chapter 3, NETGEAR genie Desktop Apps.

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