Remotely Access Your Router
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NETGEAR genie App
Enable Remote Access
The genie app allows you to remotely access your router and manage its settings. To enable
remote access, your mobile device must be connected to your router’s WiFi network locally.
To enable remote access using the genie mobile app:
1.
Connect your mobile device to the router’s WiFi network.
2.
Launch the genie mobile app
.
3.
Tap the
SIGN IN
button.
Note:
If you don't have a NETGEAR account, create an account.
The Account Login page displays.
4.
Enter your NETGEAR account credentials and tap the
SIGN IN
button.
The Local Access page displays.
5.
Enter your router’s admin password and tap the
LOGIN
button.
The dashboard displays.
6.
Tap
Remote Access
.
The Remote Access page displays.
7.
To enable remote access, move the
Remote Access
slider to the right.
Remote access is enabled.
Remotely Manage Your Router Using the genie App
With remote access enabled, the following router functions can be managed remotely:
•
WiFi settings
•
Guest WiFi
•
Network map
•
Parental Controls
•
Traffic meter
•
Reboot router
To remote manage your router using the genie mobile app:
1.
Launch the genie mobile app
.
2.
Tap the
SIGN IN
button.
The Account Login page displays.
