Can't make it a secure network Been futzing with this for days. On hold with their tech support (again) now. It works great but I can't make it a secure network. My neighbors love it. Anyone know how? I'm unable to connect via a browser (Firefox or Safari). Is it a Mac thing? They haven't been able to answer me. About to send it back. Can't make it a secure network Been futzing with this for days. On hold with their tech support (again) now. It works great but I can't make it a secure network. My neighbors love it.... » Read More Can't make it a secure network Been futzing with this for days. On hold with their tech support (again) now. It works great but I can't make it a secure network. My neighbors love it. Anyone know how? I'm unable to connect via a browser (Firefox or Safari). Is it a Mac thing? They haven't been able to answer me. About to send it back. « Show Less
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Download the Netgear Powerline Utility application from Netgear's website, install it (I've used the Mac version). It should show you the devices that are connected to your network, a local device (the "base" unit), and a remote device (the wireless-n extended unit). Click on the IP address, and that'll let you add a password (I've used a WEP password), also lets you rename the extended network (default would be Netgear). Hope this helps.
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Justin, have you read the PDF instruction manual? I just skimmed it, since I don't need to add security in my application, but it looked quite thorough. You can select different encryption methods and/or change the SSID. You'll need to install the software on the CD into your PC to do the security setup.
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It appears from reading other reviews that configuring this thing with a Mac is way harder than with a PC.
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Hi, I think there are better router choices around than this one. I found the user interface tough to navigate & it seemed like I needed to reset it quite a few times to keep it running so I ended up getting a different one from Netgear. I didn't try to use this with any Apple Products so I'm sorry but I don't know on that one. Take care!
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I can't get it to hook up to my wireless network because apparently the network is WEP secured. I can get my work laptop to hook up when I bring that home with no issue, so thought it was fine. NOPE! It won't work. When I did a search online I found that this is a common issue with others and there's nothing you can do about it. :-( I bought it so my son can play downloaded games and watch YouTube. Guess I wasted my money and got his hopes up for nothing.
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it has nothing to do with MAC or PC it connects to your router. you use any web browser type in the IP address given on the supplied cheat sheat and go from there!
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Double check ips, subnet, gateway, all that.. I had to mess with network settings a bit to get it to connect. Then you can do use the proxy like everyone else is saying.
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Hi Conner. Not a router or firewall issue. Some days Netflix works using Netcast, get out to watch 30 minutes of the local news, try to get back in, and Netflix can't connect. I can, however, still connect to You Tube or any other online services. Generally, Netflix works, but sometimes it just can't seem to connect. I just don't get it.
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If you are connecting to a guest account, some routers won't ask for the password until you start the browser.Mine does this.It will show as unsecured when you search for a connection but it actually is.
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Have you guys tried changing the wireless channel? I was having this problem where I was getting poor signal and random disconnects on my MacBook pro when my router was set on channel 11. Ever since I changed I was able to connect and browse w/o disconnects. None of my other devices had this problem though...
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I had a problem with a cisco router but it was a refurbished one so I suggest you try cisco first cause Netgear is allergic to Apple products. It finds the network but doesnt want to connect and I even tried the master reset , no password and everything else I could think of
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CAUTION: telnet is open but ONLY for remote access by Wanscam personell to update the firmware.. User's admin userid & password won't open a session.. Hummm? Block ports 32099 and 32100 outgoing from your ipcams to the internet.. The cams visiciously try to make 6 individual internet connections.. The clincher.. After some allotted time has passed where the cams actually do communicate with the 6 internet addresses they then start their underhanded action.. Apparently they receive a list of IPS to call out to.. Why..?? Don't know know..! Some are valid IPS and others are bogus.. Wanscam is pulling a fast one.! I have repeatedly documented this fact many times.. Each time a new list of IPS is sent to the ipcam.. And who's hosting this blantant spying act..? None other than amazon itself at amazonaws.. I don't know if they have knowledge of this..!
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I am using it in a mixed Mac/Windows home network. It's been a long time since i set it up, but as I recall, I got it to connect without resorting to running the Windows program.I did run the program on a Windows box later just to see what it did, but don't believe I needed it for initial setup.
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Sweet! MAC code! I was having the same problem where I couldn't connect my blu-ray through the router. I went into the router properties and put in the MAC code and poof! It works. I had to power off my blu-ray and then turn it back on to make it take. I have a secured network using a linksys router.
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I have not been about to get it configured on Mac Safari when I try to open the link for the camera it always has a black screen and says "Browser Compatibility Notice" . I do have an iPad 4 and the apps for the trendnetcloud work good.
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I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box after running an easy to use setup program. Hope this helps. I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box... » Read More I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box after running an easy to use setup program. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Got mine to work thru our corp firewall by using the direct connect function, specifying my IP address (as given to me by my ISP) & using port 8111 (Netmeeting). Good luck!
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I entered my server inscription code and it worked fine. I remember at a point the installation program said that it couldn't find the Linksys devise. I was already seeing a strong wireless signal and decided not to sweat the small stuff. I didn't see a window prompting me to enter a password. Cisco/Linksys has a help line. Sorry I can't be of further help.
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You are welcome! I spent all night lastnight trying to fathom it! I gave up and decided to start afresh today! You do indeed need to disable the entire antivirus/firewall software! Have nothing running to succeed! Merry Christmas Matt! Let's hope the lil ones spend as much time playing with it! :)