Netgear C3700 – N600 WiFi Cable Modem Router User Manual

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Getting Started 
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NETGEAR genie App 
Router Requirements
To view a list of routers that can be managed using the genie app, visit 
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The router in this user manual is the Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 
running firmware version 1.0.4.30.
Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer
The desktop genie apps run on Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, 
Windows 10, and Mac OS 10.6 or later. 
You can use the genie desktop apps to do the following:
Automatically repair common WiFi network problems.
Get easy access to router features like parental controls, guest access, broadband usage 
meter, speed test, AirPrint compatibility, and more.
Use the network map to view all the devices on your home network.
Note:
To manage your router settings with genie app, you might need to 
update to new router firmware when it is available.
To download the desktop genie app on your computer:
1. 
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at 
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2. 
Click the appropriate Download button.
When you download and install the genie app, it starts automatically. If you want to use the 
genie app later, click the icon on your desktop or in the Windows taskbar.
Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones 
and Tablets
The mobile apps run on Android and iOS mobile devices like phones and tablets. You can 
see which smart devices are currently supported by visiting the 
You can use genie apps to do the following:
Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network.
Use Turbo Transfer to send and receive files in the network
With ReadySHARE, share files on a USB storage device connected to your router
Set up or manage parental controls.
Use the traffic meter to check your Internet usage.
With My Media, play media on devices on your network.