NETGEAR D360 User Manual

Download

N600 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Model D3600

AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Model D6000

User Manual

March 2015

202-11386-01

350 East Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134

USA

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

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

Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router

Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

Unpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Top Panel with LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, DC Connector, and Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bottom Panel Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Position Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before You Connect to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Wired Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

WiFi Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Types of Logins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

DSL Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router . 19

Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Change the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Change the admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually

Use the Setup Wizard After Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service . . . . 47

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA Service . . . . 50

Manage the MTU Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

MTU Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Chapter 4 Manage the WiFi Network Settings

Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network. . . . . 56

View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Use WPS with the Push Button Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Use WPS with the PIN Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Manage the WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network. . . . . . . . . 67

Set Up and Enable a Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security for the Guest WiFi Network. . . . . . . . 71

Control the WiFi Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Use the WiFi On/Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Manage the WPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Manage Advanced WiFi Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Set Up Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Specify a Trusted Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications. . . . . . 89

Add an Outbound Firewall Rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application . . . . . . 91

Change an Outbound Firewall Rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules . . . . . . 95

Set Up a WiFi Access List and Manage WiFi Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Set Up and Enable a WiFi Access List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Change the Settings for a Device on the WiFi Access List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Remove a Device From the WiFi Access List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Set Up Security Event Email Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Chapter 6 Share a Storage Device

USB Device Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Connect a USB Device to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Access a Storage Device Connected to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a Storage Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Control Access to a Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Use FTP Within Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

View Network Folders on a Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive 113

Safely Remove a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Chapter 7 Share a USB Printer

Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Use the Shared Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

View or Change the Status of a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Specify the Time-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Chapter 8 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet

Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Your Personal FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Set Up Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet with FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Chapter 9 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

Manage the ADSL Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Change the Type of Physical WAN Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Manage the WAN Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Set Up a Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Manage IGMP Proxying and VPN Pass-Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Manage NAT Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Reserve a LAN IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Change a Reserved IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Change the Modem Router’s Device Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Disable the Built-In DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Set Up a Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Change a Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Remove a Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Chapter 10 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic

Update the Firmware of the Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Modem Router . . . . . . . . 152

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Back Up the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Restore the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Use the Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Erase the Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

View Information About the Modem Router and the Internet,

Modem, and WiFi Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

View the Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

View or Change a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

View or Change a TCP/IP Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Manage the Activity Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

View the Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Specify Which Activities Are Logged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

View Devices Currently on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Manage the Modem Router Remotely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications. . . 173

Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application . . . . . . . . . . 173

Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application. . . . . . . 174

Change a Port Forwarding Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Remove a Port Forwarding Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule . . . . . . . . . 179

Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Add a Port Triggering Rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Change a Port Triggering Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Remove a Port Triggering Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Specify the Time-Out Period for Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Disable Port Triggering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

Quick Tips for Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Troubleshoot with the LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Power LED Is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

WiFi LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Ethernet LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Troubleshoot the Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Troubleshoot the DSL Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Internet LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Obtain an Internet IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Troubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Changes Are Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Appendix A Supplemental Information

Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Technical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

1. Hardware Overview of the Modem

Router

This manual describes the following models:

• NETGEAR

Provides two radios with WiFi connection speeds up to aggregate throughput of 600 Mbps. The 2.4 GHz radio supports 802.11n and the 5 GHz radio supports 802.11na.

• NETGEAR

Provides two radios with WiFi connection speeds up to and up to The 2.4 GHz radio supports 802.11n and the 5 GHz radio supports 802.11ac.

For each model, both radios can be active simultaneously.These models are compatible with most major DSL Internet service providers and also supports cable or fiber Internet service.

In this manual, both models are referred to as the modem router. Also, in this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are interchangeable.

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Unpack Your Modem Router

• Top Panel with LEDs

• Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, DC Connector, and Antennas

• Bottom Panel Product Label

N600 WiFi DSL Modem Router, Model D3600.

AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Router, Model D6000.

433 Mbps for the 5 GHz radio for a total aggregate throughput of 750 Mbps.

300 Mbps per radio for a total

300 Mbps for the 2.4 GHz radio

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

visit the support website at support.netgear.com.

Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available

from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com. You can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.

1. Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and WiFi coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Unpack Your Modem Router

Your package contains the following items.

Phone cable

Figure 1. Package contents for the modem router

Modem router (D6000 shown)

Ethernet cable

ADSL filter (varies by region)

Power adapter (varies by region)

Your package might contain more items. The filter or phone cable provided depends on the region, and in some locations, a CD is included.

Hardware Overview of the Modem Router

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Top Panel with LEDs

The modem router displays status LEDs on top.

Figure 2. Modem router top panel with LEDs

The following table describes the LEDs from right to left and their behavior. For information about how to troubleshoot with the LEDs, see Troubleshoot with the LEDs on page 189.

Table 1. LED descriptions

LED Icon Description

Power

DSL

• Solid green. The power is on and the modem router is functioning normally.

• Blinking green. The modem router is starting up, the firmware is upgrading, or

someone pressed the Reset button.

• Off

The modem router is not receiving power.

• Solid green. The modem router is providing a DSL connection. In technical terms,

the DSL port is synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device.

• Blinking green.

DSL line.

• Off.

The modem router is not negotiating the speed on the DSL line and is not

providing a DSL connection.

The modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the

Internet

WiFi

• Solid green. The modem router is connected to the Internet.

• Blinking green. The Internet port is transmitting or receiving traffic.

• Off

. The modem router is not connected to the Internet.

• Solid green. The modem router is providing WiFi connectivity.

• Blinking green. The WiFi link

• Off. The modem router is not providing WiFi connectivity. You can still plug an

Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity.

is transmitting or receiving traffic.

Hardware Over view of the Modem Router

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Table 1. LED descriptions (continued)

LED Icon Description

WPS • Solid green. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is ready for use. By default, the WPS LED

lights solid green when the power is on.

• Blinking green for two minutes. Someone pressed the WPS button on the modem

router to join the WiFi network. For more information, see Use WPS to Add a Device

to the WiFi Network on page 64.

USB

Ethernet

• Solid green. A USB device is connected and is ready.

• Blinking green. A USB device is plugged in and is trying to connect.

• Off. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware

button and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.

• Solid green. One or more Ethernet ports are connected to powered-on devices.

• Blinking green. One or more Ethernet ports are transmitting or receiving traffic.

• Off. None of the Ethernet ports are connected to a powered-on device.

Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, DC Connector, and Antennas

The following figure shows the ports, button, DC connector, and antennas on the back panel of the modem router.

DC power

connector

Ethernet LAN ports 1 through3

ADSL

port

WiFi On/Off button

Figure 3. Modem router back panel

Ethernet LAN

port 4 or

USB port

Hardware Overview of the Modem Router

WAN port

Reset and WPS button

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components:

• Antenna. One fixed antenna that you can swivel in any direction.

• DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to

the DC power connector.

• USB port. One USB 2.0 port.

• Ethernet LAN ports. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the modem

router to LAN devices.

These ports are colored yellow.

The LAN4 WAN port can also

function as a WAN port for cable or fiber service.

• ADSL port. One RJ-11 asynchronous DSL (ADSL) port for connecting the modem router

to an ADSL line.

This port is colored gray.

Note: You can use either the ADSL port or the LAN4 WAN port for Internet

connectivity.

• Reset and WPS button.

This button provides the following two functions:

- Resetting the modem router to factory default settings. Pressing this button for

about eight seconds resets the modem router to factory default settings. For more information, see

Use the Reset Button on page 155.

- Activating WPS. Pressing this button and releasing it quickly activates WPS (Wi-Fi

Protected Setup) to let you add a WiFi device to the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. For information about this function, see Use WPS with the Push

Button Method on page 64.

• WiFi On/Off button. Press the W

iFi On/Off button to turn the WiFi radios on or off.

• Antenna. A second fixed antenna hat you can swivel in any direction.

Although you can swivel the antennas in any direction, for best performance, NETGEAR

recommends that you position the antennas perpendicular

, that is, at a 90-degree angle to

each other.

90-degree angle

Figure 4. Recommended antenna angle

Hardware Over view of the Modem Router

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Bottom Panel Product Label

The product label on the bottom panel of the modem router lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), serial number, and MAC address of the modem router.

Figure 5. Modem router product label

Hardware Overview of the Modem Router

2. Install and Access the Modem

Router and Its Network

This chapter describes how you can install and access the modem router and its network. The chapter contains the following sections:

• Position Your Modem Router

• Before You Connect to the Modem Router

• Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service

• Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service

• Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings

• Change the Language

• Change the admin Password

• Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware

• Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Position Your Modem Router

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

Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your modem router’s signal. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access.

Position your modem router according to the following guidelines:

• Place your modem router near the center of the area where your computers and other

devices operate and within line of sight to your WiFi devices.

• Make sure that the modem router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet

cables for wired computers.

• Place the modem router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings

between the modem router and your other devices.

• Place the modem router 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 modem router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated

walls, and items such as these:

- Solid metal door

- Aluminum studs

- Fish tanks

- Mirrors

- Brick

- Concrete

If you are using adjacent access points, use dif interference.

For information about the best angle for the antennas of the modem router, see Back Panel

with Ports, Buttons, DC Connector, and Antennas on page 11.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

ferent radio frequency channels to reduce

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Before You Connect to the Modem Router

During and after installation, you can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Wired Connection

You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the modem router’s local area network (LAN).

WiFi Connection

You can connect to the modem router’s WiFi network, which is listed on the product label in the WiFi Network Name (SSID) field. The password that you must use to connect to the WiFi network is listed in the Network Key (Password) field.

WiFi Network Name (SSID)

Network key (password)

Figure 6. Modem router product label with WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key)

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Types of Logins

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

Types of logins:

• ISP login. The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs you in to your

Internet service. you cannot find this login information, contact your ISP.

• WiFi network key or password. Your modem router is preset with a unique WiFi

network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. label. Use this information to connect a WiFi device to the WiFi network of the modem router.

• Modem Router login.

Internet browser

Your ISP gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If

This information is on the product

This logs you in to the modem router interface as admin from an

NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard

How you can use the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard during installation and setup of your modem router depends on the type of Internet service that you use:

• DSL service. If you install your modem router for DSL service, you can set up your

modem router with the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard, which launches the first time that you set up the Internet connection for your modem router. The NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard runs on any device with a web browser.

For more information, see Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service on page 18.

• Cable or fiber service. If you install your modem router for cable or fiber service, you

must cancel the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard when it launches the first time that you set up the Internet connection for your modem router. Y management interface to change the default WAN connection method and then manually start the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard.

For more information, see Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service on page 26.

Note: After installation and setup, the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard is

always accessible, either for an installation with cable or fiber service or for an installation with DSL service.

ou must first use the web

Whether you install your modem router for DSL service or for cable or fiber service, you can always use the genie menus and screens to set up your modem router manually.

Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the settings that are described here are specified for the computers and devices in the network.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information that you need to connect to the Internet.

For DSL service, you might need the following information to set up your modem router:

• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account

• ISP login name and password

• Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)

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 modem router automatically logs you in.

Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service

You can install your modem router for DSL service or for cable or fiber (Ethernet WAN) service. If you use a DSL modem, follow the procedure that is described in Cable the Modem

Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router on page 19. If you use a cable or fiber

modem, follow the procedure that is described in Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or

Fiber Service on page 26.

DSL Service

Make sure that your DSL service is active before you install the modem router. You need the following information to install your DSL modem and connect to the Internet:

• DSL user name and password. This information is included in the welcome letter your

DSL ISP sent you when you signed up for your service. Record your DSL Internet service account user name and password.

• Your telephone number or DSL account number. If you do not use voice service, you

can use your DSL account number in place of a phone number

If you do not know or cannot locate your DSL user name and password, call your DSL Internet service provider (ISP). Be specific when speaking with your DSL Internet service provider. For example, you could say, “I need my DSL service user name and password. Can you help me?”

Note: If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR services, tell

them that you need only your DSL user name and password; you do not need support.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router

The following figure shows the cabling of your modem router for DSL service.

Line

Phone

ADSL

Figure 7. Modem router cabling for DSL service

 To connect your modem router to a DSL service:

1. Unplug your DSL modem’s power, leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall jack

for your Internet service.

2. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery

3. Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the phone.

The product package contains an

ADSL microfilter

4. Use a phone cable to connect the microfilter to the gray ADSL port on the modem router.

The product package contains a phone cable.

5. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, reinsert the battery.

6. Plug in your DSL modem’s power and turn on your DSL modem.

7. Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug it into an electrical outlet.

ait for the Power LED

to light solid green, which takes about 80 seconds. (The Power LED lights solid green for about 20 seconds and then blinks for about one minute before it lights solid green again.)

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

8. Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods:

• Ethernet cable. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a yellow Ethernet

port on the modem router. The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable. Your computer connects to the

modem router’s LAN.

• WiFi. Connect to the default WiFi network of the modem router:

a. On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network.

The WiFi network name (SSID) is on the

product label.

b. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.

The password (network key) is on the product label. Y

our computer or WiFi device connects to the modem router’

9. Launch a web browser.

The NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard displays.

s WiFi network.

If the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard displays, skip to Step 11. If it does not display, do the following:

a. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net. b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.

If the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard displays, skip to Step 11. If the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard still does not display, see Step 10.

10. If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following:

• Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over

WiFi to the modem router.

• Make sure that the Power LED of the modem router is lit green.

• Make sure that your browser does not cache the previous page by closing and

reopening the browser

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

• Clear the browser cache.

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

change the computer to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router through DHCP, or change the IP address of the computer to a static or fixed IP address in the 192.168.1.2–192.168.1.254 range.

11. Keep the Yes radio button selected (which is the default setting) and click the Next button.

The Setup Wizard starts.

12. From the Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router.

13. From the ISP menu, select the ISP that you are using.

If your ISP is not in the menu, select Other.

14. Select the Ye

s radio button.

15. Click the Next button.

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

When the modem router is connected to the Internet, the Congratulations! screen displays, and you successfully completed the setup process.

If the Congratulations! screen does not display, other screens might display and you might need to provide more information, in which case you must continue with the next step. The screens that display depend on your type of ISP connection and configuration.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

16. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify a full scan to let the Setup Wizard find the

PVC protocol.

The screen that displays might ask you if you need the Setup Wizard to do a full scan to

find the PVC protocol. If this screen does not display, continue with the next step.

Do the following:

a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next

button.

The Setup Wizard performs a full scan, which might take up to six minutes.

17. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of

the Internet connection.

The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet

connection. If this screen does not display, continue with the next step.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Note: The option for the Ethernet cable connection that is stated onscreen

applies to a cable or fiber Internet connection only (see Set Up Your

Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service on page 26).

Take one of the following actions:

• If you already power-cycled the DSL modem (see Step 1 through Step 7), do the

following:

a. Select the None of the above radio button. b. Click the Next button.

• If you did not yet power-cycle the DSL modem, do the following:

a. Unplug your DSL modem’s power, leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall

jack for your Internet service.

b. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery. c. Wait 10 seconds. d. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, reinsert the battery. e. Plug in your DSL modem’s power and turn on your DSL modem. f. Wait two minutes. g. Select the

I just power cycled the modem and waited for 2 minutes radio

button.

h. Click the

Next button.

18. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of

the IP address for the Internet connection. The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet

connection IP address.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Take one of the following actions:

• If your ISP assigned you a fixed (static) IP address, do the following:

a. Select the Ye b. Click the Next

s radio button.

button.

c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address

configuration.

d. Click the Next button.

• If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP

assigned you a fixed IP address, do the following:

a. Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button. b. Click the Next button.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

c. Enter the MAC address of the computer or router with which you previously were

able to connect to the Internet. You might find the MAC address on the product label of your device. Enter the

MAC address in the AABBCCDDEEFF format, not in the AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF format.

d. Click the

Next button.

19. If the Congratulations! screen still does not display and the modem router still does not

connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Review all your settings.

Make sure that you selected the correct options and entered everything correctly.

b. Run the Setup Wizard one more time. c. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. d. Read Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 191. e. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR

technical support.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service

You can install your modem router for cable or fiber (Ethernet WAN) service or for DSL service. If you use a cable or fiber modem, follow the procedure that is described in this section. If you use a DSL modem, follow the procedure that is described in Cable the Modem

Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router on page 19.

The following figure shows the cabling of your modem router for cable or fiber service.

Figure 8. Modem router cabling for cable or fiber service

 To connect your modem router to a cable or fiber service:

1. Unplug your cable or fiber modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall

jack for your Internet service.

2. If your cable of fiber modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery.

3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cable or fiber modem to

the yellow LAN4 WAN

Ethernet port on the modem router. The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable.

WARNING:

Do not use another yellow Ethernet port for the connection to the cable or fiber modem. Use the LAN4 WAN port only.

4. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, reinsert the battery.

5. Plug in your DSL modem’s power

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

and turn on your DSL modem.

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

6. Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug it into an electrical outlet.

Wait for the Power LED

to light solid green, which takes about 80 seconds. (The Power LED lights solid green for about 20 seconds and then blinks for about one minute before it lights solid green again.)

7. Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods:

• Ethernet cable. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the yellow LAN1,

LAN2, or LAN3 Ethernet port on the modem router. The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable. Your computer connects to the

modem router’s LAN.

• WiFi. Connect to the default WiFi network of the modem router:

a. On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network.

The WiFi network name (SSID) is on the

product label.

b. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.

The password (network key) is on the product label. Y

our computer or WiFi device connects to the modem router’

s WiFi network.

8. Launch a web browser.

The NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard displays.

If the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard displays, skip to Step 10. If it does not display, do the following:

a. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net. b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.

If the Setup Wizard displays, skip to Step 10. If the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard still does not display, see Step 9.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

9. If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following:

• Make sure that the computer is connected to the yellow LAN1, LAN2, or LAN3

Ethernet port or over WiFi to the modem router.

• Make sure that the Power LED of the modem router is lit green.

• Make sure that your browser does not cache the previous page by closing and

reopening the browser.

• Clear the browser cache.

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

change the computer to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router through DHCP

, or change the IP address of the computer to a static or fixed IP

address in the 192.168.1.2–192.168.1.254 range.

10. On the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard screen, select the No, I want to configure the

Internet connection myself radio button.

11. Click the Next button.

12. Confirm your selection.

The NETGEAR genie BASIC home screen of the web management interface displays.

Because you are not yet connected to the Internet, the Internet pane displays Error Not Connected.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

13. Change the default WAN connection method:

a. Select xDSL.

b. From the Physical WAN Type menu, select Ethernet WAN.

c. Click the Apply button.

14. If the computer is disconnected from the modem router, reconnect the computer to the

modem router (see Step 7), relaunch the web browser, and access the web management interface again:

a. In the address field of the web browser

, enter www.routerlogin.net

b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.

The NETGEAR genie BASIC home screen of the web management interface displays again.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

15. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard.

16. Select the Yes radio button.

17. Click the Next button.

The Setup Wizard starts and searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols

to determine your ISP configuration. If the Internet connection is set up successfully , the Congratulation screen displays. If this

screen does not display

, see Step 18.

18. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of

the Internet connection.

The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet

connection. If this screen does not display, continue with the next step.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Note: The option for power-cycling the modem router that is stated onscreen

applies to a DSL Internet connection only (see Set Up Your Modem

Router for DSL Service on page 18).

Take one of the following actions:

• If the yellow Ethernet cable is fully inserted in the correct places at the cable or fiber

modem and at the modem router, do the following:

a. Select the None of the above radio button. b. Click the Next button.

• If the yellow Ethernet cable is not fully inserted or is inserted at a wrong place, do the

following: a. Fully insert the Ethernet cable in the correct port on the cable or fiber modem

and in the red Internet port on the modem router.

b. Select the I corrected a problem with the Ethernet cable radio button. c. Click the Next button.

19. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of

the IP address for the Internet connection. The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet

connection IP address.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Take one of the following actions:

• If your ISP assigned you a fixed (static) IP address, do the following:

a. Select the Ye b. Click the Next

s radio button.

button.

c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address

configuration.

d. Click the Next button.

• If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP

assigned you a fixed IP address, do the following:

a. Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button. b. Click the Next button.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

c. Enter the MAC address of the computer or router with which you previously were

able to connect to the Internet. You might find the MAC address on the product label of your device. Enter the

MAC address in the AABBCCDDEEFF format, not in the AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF format.

d. Click the

20. If the Congratulations! screen still does not display and the modem router still does not

connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Review all your settings.

Make sure that you selected the correct options and entered everything correctly.

technical support.

Next button.

After you set up the modem router for DSL, cable, or fiber service, you can view or change the settings for the modem router by accessing NETGEAR genie.

 To log in to the modem router:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www

The nature of the login screen that displays depends on your Internet browser.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

.routerlogin.com.

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

3. Enter the modem router 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 a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the three sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column displays the menus, and at the top is an ADVANCED tab that you can use to access more menus and screens.

Change the Language

By default, the language is set as Auto, which means that the modem router detects the language automatically based on your browser settings. You can change the language.

 To change the language:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the modem router 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.

5. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu.

6. When prompted, click the OK

button to confirm this change.

The screen refreshes with the language that you selected.

Change the admin Password

NETGEAR recommends that you change the default password that you use to log in to the modem router to a more secure password. This is the password that you use to log in to the modem router with the user name admin.

The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.

Note: This admin password is not the password that you use for WiFi access.

The label on your modem router shows your unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access.

 To change the password for the user name admin:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

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.

5. Select ADVANCED >

Administration > Set Password.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

6. Type the old password.

7. Type the new password twice.

8. Click the Apply button.

our settings are saved.

Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware

When you set up your modem router and are connected to the Internet, the modem router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed at the top of the screen. For information about manually upgrading firmware, see

Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Modem Router on page 152.

 To automatically update the firmware:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the modem router user name and password.

The user name is admin

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The default password is password.

The user name and

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Wait for the modem router to check if newer firmware is available.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

This process might take a few minutes. If the modem router detects new firmware, the modem router displays a message at the top of the screen.

6. Click the message.

7. To upgrade the modem router with the latest firmware, click the Yes button.

After the upgrade, the modem router restarts.

WARNING:

To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upload. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the modem router. Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green.

Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App

The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The genie app can help you with the following:

• Automatically repair common WiFi network problems.

• Easily manage modem router features such as Live Parental Controls, guest access,

speed test, and more.

• Share and stream music or videos.

 To use the genie app to access the modem router:

1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

3. Launch the genie app.

The genie app dashboard screen displays. The following figure shows the genie app dashboard for a PC.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

3. Manage the Internet Settings

Manually

This chapter describes how you can manage the Internet settings of the modem router manually .

Usually, the quickest way to set up the modem router is to allow the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection when you first access the modem router with an Internet browser. For a cable of fiber service, you can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection.

and Its Network. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings manually.

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Use the Setup Wizard After Initial Setup

• Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

• Manage the MTU Size

These options are described in Chapter 2, Install and Access the Modem Router

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Use the Setup Wizard After Initial Setup

Whether you use DSL, cable, or fiber service, you can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your modem router. If you use cable or fiber service, the default connection method must be Ethernet WAN for you to be able to use the Setup Wizard successfully. For more information about the default connection method, see

Change the T ype of Physical W AN Connection on page 133.

 To use the Setup Wizard:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the modem router 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.

5. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard

The screen that displays depends on whether the type of Internet connection is DSL, cable, or fiber:

• DSL connection.

For a DSL connection, configure the following settings, which do not display for a cable or fiber connection:

a. From the Country menu, select the country in which the modem router operates. b. From the ISP menu, select the DSL service provider. c. Go to Step 6.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

• Cable of fiber connection.

6. Select the Yes radio button.

If you select the No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup screen (see

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 44).

7. Click the Next button.

The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to

determine your ISP configuration.

When the modem router is connected to the Internet, the Congratulations! screen displays, and you successfully completed the setup process.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

8. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify a full scan to let the Setup Wizard find the

PVC protocol. The screen that might display asks you if you need the Setup Wizard to do a full scan to

find the PVC protocol. If this screen does not display, continue with the next step.

Do the following:

a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next

button.

The Setup Wizard performs a full scan, which might take up to six minutes.

9. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of

the Internet connection. The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet

connection. If this screen does not display, continue with the next step.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Take one of the following actions:

• If your setup includes a DSL modem, power-cycle the DSL modem:

a. Unplug your DSL modem’s power, leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall

jack for your Internet service.

b. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery. c. Wait 10 seconds. d. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, reinsert the battery. e. Plug in your DSL modem’s power

and turn on your DSL modem.

f. Wait two minutes. g. Select the I just power cycled the modem and waited for 2 minutes radio

button.

h. Click the

Next button.

• If your setup includes a cable or fiber modem, see if the yellow Ethernet cable is not

fully inserted or is inserted at the wrong place. If necessary, do the following: a. Fully insert the Ethernet cable in the correct port on the cable or fiber modem

and in the red Internet port on the modem router.

b. Select the I corrected a problem with the Ethernet cable radio button. c. Click the Next button.

• If you do not need to power-cycle the DSL modem or the Ethernet cable is already

fully inserted in the correct ports, do the following:

a. Select the None of the above radio button. b. Click the Next button.

10. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of

the IP address for the Internet connection.

The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet

connection IP address.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Take one of the following actions:

• If your ISP assigned you a fixed (static) IP address, do the following:

a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next

button.

c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address

configuration.

d. Click the Next button.

• If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP

assigned you a fixed IP address, do the following:

a. Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button. b. Click the Next button.

c. Enter the MAC address of the computer or router with which you previously were

able to connect to the Internet. You might find the MAC address on the product label of your device. Enter the

MAC address in the AABBCCDDEEFF format, not in the AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF format.

d. Click the

Next button.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

11. If the Congratulations! screen still does not display and the modem router still does not

connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Review all your settings.

Make sure that you selected the correct options and entered everything correctly.

technical support.

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

You can view or change the modem router’s Internet connection settings manually. The following sections describe the options to manually set up the Internet connection:

• Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login on page 44

• Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service on page 47

• Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA Service on page 50

Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login

If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP.

 To view or specify the Internet connection settings without a login:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the modem router user name and password.

The user name is admin.

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

.routerlogin.net.

The default password is

password. The user name and

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select Internet.

The Internet Setup screen displays.

6. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, select the No radio button.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

7. Enter the settings as described in the following table.

Field Description

Account Name (If Required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This name might also be

Domain Name (If Required) Enter the domain name provided by your ISP. If you do not know the

Internet IP Address

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

called the host name. If you do not know the account name, leave this field blank.

By default, the Account Name field contains the model number of the modem router.

domain name, leave this field blank.

assigns these addresses.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Field Description

Use Static IP Address Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your

ISP assigned for static IP address service. The gateway is the ISP router to which your modem router connects.

Use IP over ATM (IPoA) Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your

ISP assigned for IPoA service. modem router connects.

The gateway is the ISP router to which your

Domain Name Server (DNS)

The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. Get Dynamically from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically

Use These DNS Servers If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses

Router MAC

The Ethernet MAC address that the modem router 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. traf

fic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your modem router to use your

computer’s MAC address (also called cloning). Use Default Address Use the default MAC address. Use Computer MAC Address The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer

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

NAT (Network Address Translation)

NAT allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection. NAT is enabled by default because it is needed in most situations. Select the NA

• Enable

• Disable. NAT is disabled.

Address

. NA

T is enabled.

Address

assigns this address.

to the modem router during login, select this option and enter the IP address of your ISP primary DNS server address is available, enter it also.

that you are now using. the ISP.

This is the default setting.

ou must use the one computer that is allowed by

. If a secondary DNS server

They accept

T setting:

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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

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

Internet Connection on page 191.

T roubleshoot the

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service

 To view or specify the Internet connection settings with a login for PPPoE service:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the modem router user name and password.

.routerlogin.net.

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

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select Internet.

The Internet Setup screen displays.

6. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, make sure that the Ye

button is selected. The Ye

s radio button is selected by default.

The default password is

password. The user name and

s radio

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

7. From the Encapsulation menu, select PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet).

8. Enter the settings as described in the following table.

Field Description

Password Enter the password that you use to log in to your Internet service. Service Name (If Required) Enter the service name that your ISP gave you. Often, a service name is

Connection Mode From the Connection Mode menu, select Always

email address.

not required.

Manually Connect.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

On, Dial on Demand,

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Field Description

Idle Timeout (In Minutes) To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, enter

the number of minutes. The idle time-out specifies how long the modem router keeps the Internet

connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection.

A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.

Internet IP

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

Use Static IP Address Your ISP assigned a static IP address. Enter the IP address and IP subnet

Domain Name Server (DNS) Address

The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. Get Dynamically from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically

Use These DNS Servers If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses

Router MAC

The Ethernet MAC address that the modem router 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. traf

fic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your modem router to use your

computer’s MAC address (also called cloning). Use Default Address Use the default MAC address. Use Computer MAC Address The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer

Address

assigns these addresses.

mask.

assigns this address.

to the modem router during login, select this option and enter the IP address of your ISP primary DNS server address is available, enter it also.

that you are now using. the ISP.

ou must use the one computer that is allowed by

. If a secondary DNS server

They accept

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

NAT (Network Address Translation)

NAT allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection. NAT is enabled by default because it is needed in most situations. Select the NA

• Enable. NA

• Disable. NAT is disabled.

T is enabled. This is the default setting.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

10. Click the Test

button to test your Internet connection.

If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see T roubleshoot the

Internet Connection on page 191.

T setting:

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA Service

Note: PPP over ATM (PPPoA) is available only if you connect the modem

router to the Internet over a DSL service. PPPoA is not available for cable or fiber service.

 To view or specify the Internet connection settings with a login for PPPoA service:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the modem router user name and password.

The user name is admin.

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select Internet.

The Internet Setup screen displays.

6. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, make sure that the Ye

button is selected. The Ye

s radio button is selected by default.

The default password is

password. The user name and

s radio

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

7. From the Encapsulation menu, select PPPoA (PPP over ATM).

8. Enter the settings as described in the following table.

Field Description

email address. Password Enter the password that you use to log in to your Internet service. Service Name (If Required) Enter the service name that your ISP gave you. Often, a service name is

not required. Connection Mode From the Connection Mode menu, select Always

or Manually Connect Idle Timeout (In Minutes) To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, enter

the number of minutes.

The idle time-out specifies how long the modem router keeps the Internet

connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet

connection.

A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

On, Dial on Demand,

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Field Description Internet IP Address

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

assigns these addresses. Use Static IP Address Your ISP assigned a static IP address. Enter the IP address and IP subnet

mask.

Domain Name Server (DNS) Address

The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. Get Dynamically 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 does not automatically transmit DNS addresses

to the modem router during login, select this option and enter the IP

address of your ISP primary DNS server

address is available, enter it also.

T (Network Address Translation)

NAT allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection. NAT is enabled by default because it is needed in most situations. Select the NA

• Enable

• Disable. NAT is disabled.

. NA

T is enabled.

This is the default setting.

. If a secondary DNS server

T settings:

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

10. Click the Test

button to test your Internet connection.

If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see T roubleshoot the

Internet Connection on page 191.

Manage the MTU Size

The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits.

MTU Concepts

When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path uses 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 the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:

• You experience problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the

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

- Y

ahoo email

- MSN portal

- America Online’

s DSL service

• You use VPN and experience severe performance problems.

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

experiencing 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 2. Common MTU sizes

MTU Application

1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use

PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR modem routers, 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 send or receive large email attachments, for example. 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. 1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL. 576 Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.

Change the MTU Size

WARNING:

An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For example, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. Change the MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

 To change the MTU size:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the modem router user name and password.

The user name is admin

The default password is password.

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup

The user name and

6. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 616 to 1500.

The default MTU (maximum transmit unit) value is 1500. The normal MTU value for most

Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage the Internet Settings Manually

4. Manage the WiFi Network Settings

This chapter describes how you can manage the WiFi network settings of the modem router. The chapter includes the following sections:

• Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network

• Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network

• Manage the WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network

• Control the WiFi Radios

• Manage the WPS Settings

• Manage Advanced WiFi Features

• Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

For information about setting up a WiFi access list and managing WiFi access, see Set Up a

WiFi Access List and Manage WiFi Access on page 97.

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network

The modem router 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. The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your WiFi security. You can find the preset SSID and password on the product label (see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 13).

IMPORTANT:

NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store the note in a safe place where you can easily find it.

View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings

You can view or change the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security. The modem router simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices and the 5 GHz band for 802.11na and 802.11a devices and, for the AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D6000, also 802.11ac devices.

Tip: If you decide to change the WiFi settings of the modem router’

network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take ef

 To view or change the basic WiFi settings:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin.

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

.routerlogin.net.

The default password is

fect.

password. The user name and

s main

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select Wireless

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

6. View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Settings screen.

Field Description Region Selection

Region From the menu, select the region in which the modem router operates.

Note: It might not be legal to operate the modem router in a region other than the regions

listed in the menu. If your country or region is not listed, check with your local government agency.

Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n)

Enable SSID Broadcast

Enable Wireless Isolation

Name (SSID) The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID

Channel From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an

By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the modem router.

By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz band of the main WiFi network can access other WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the main WiFi network. network, select the Enable Wireless Isolation check box.

displays.

Label

Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default SSID. If you must

change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.

individual channel.

Note: In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless

you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see which one is the best.

Note: If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by selecting

different channels for adjacent APs. NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four channels between adjacent APs (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).

o prevent access between devices on the 2.4 GHz band of the main WiFi

The default SSID is also printed on the product label (see Bottom Panel Product

on page 13).

The default selection is Auto.

o turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the

Mode From the

• Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode.

devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to function at up to 54 Mbps.

• Up to 145 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring

WiFi networks. network but limits 802.11n devices to function at up to 145 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.

• Up to 300 Mbps. Performance mode.

802.11b devices to join the network and allows 802.11n devices to function at up to 300 Mbps.

Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices are

capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.

Mode menu, select one of the following modes:

This mode allows 802.1

1n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the

This mode allows 802.1

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

1n, 802.11g, and 802.11b

1n, 802.11g, and

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Field Description Security Options

This information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network.

Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA2-PSK [AES]).

If you must change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem router’s WiFi network:

• None

• WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode

• WP

An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network.

NETGEAR recommends that you do

that is superseded by WP Mbps from the Mode menu.

WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the modem router is capable of speeds of up 300

Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band). For information about configuring WEP

WiFi Security on page 62.

A-PSK [TKIP]. WPA security provides a secure connection but is superseded by WPA2. The A-PSK [TKIP] option displays only if you select Up to 54 Mbps from the Mode menu.

WP To use WPA security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.

band of the main WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

A2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 security is the default setting and enables WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the 2.4 GHz main WiFi network of the modem router. If you did not change the passphrase, the default passphrase displays.

Product Label on page 13).

WPA2 allow 802.11n devices to connect to the 2.4 speed. WP support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security.

NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default passphrase. If you must change the passphrase, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the 2.4 GHz band of the main WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

WPA or WPA2 to join the 2.4 GHz main WiFi network of the modem router. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps.

To use this type of security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.

2.4 GHz band of the main WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

A2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and

A-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either

A-PSK and WP

The default passphrase is printed on the product label (see Bottom Panel

not use an open WiFi network.

A2-PSK. The WEP option displays only if you select Up to 54

, see Configure WEP Legacy

o join the 2.4 GHz

GHz band of the main WiFi network at the fastest

o join the

Passphrase The passphrase that provides users access to the WiFi network in the 2.4 GHz band. The

passphrase is also referred to as the password or key.

ireless Network (5GHz 11a/n)

Enable SSID Broadcast

Enable Wireless Isolation

By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 5 GHz band of the main WiFi network can access other WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the main WiFi network. To prevent access between devices on the 5 GHz band of the main WiFi network, select the Enable Wireless Isolation check box.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

o turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Field Description

Name (SSID) The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID

displays. The default SSID is also printed on the product label (see Bottom Panel Product

Label on page 13).

Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default SSID. If you must

change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.

Channel From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an

individual channel.

Note: In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless

you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see which one is the best.

Note: If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by selecting

different channels for adjacent APs. NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four channels between adjacent APs.

The default selection is Auto.

Mode The options from the Mode menu for the 5 GHz band dif

Modem Router Model D3600 and the

N600 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D3600 From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:

• Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode.

join the network but limits 802.11na devices to function at up to 54 Mbps.

• Up to 150 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring

WiFi networks. but limits 802.11na devices to function at up to 150 Mbps.

• Up to 300 Mbps. Performance mode.

devices to join the network and allows 802.11na devices to function at up to 300 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.

Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices are

capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.

AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D6000

From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:

• Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode.

devices to join the network but limits 802.1 1ac and 802.11na devices to function at up to 54 Mbps.

• Up to 150 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring

WiFi networks. the network but limits 802.11ac and 802.11na devices to function at up to 150 Mbps.

• Up to 433 Mbps. Performance mode.

802.11a devices to join the network and allows 802.11ac and 802.11na devices to function at up to 433 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.

This mode allows 802.1

AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D6000.

This mode allows 802.1

1na and 802.11a devices to join the network

This mode allows 802.1

1ac, 802.11na, and 802.11a devices to join

This mode allows 802.1

fer for the N600 WiFi DSL

1na and 802.11a devices to

1na and 802.11a

1ac, 802.11na, and 802.11a

1ac, 802.11na, and

Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices are

capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Field Description Security Options

This information applies to the 5 GHz WiFi network.

Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA2-PSK [AES]).

If you must change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem router’s WiFi network:

• None

• WP

An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network.

NETGEAR recommends that you do

A2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 security is the default setting and enables WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the 5 GHz main WiFi network of the modem router. If you did not change the passphrase, the default passphrase displays.

Product Label on page 13).

WPA2 allow 802.11ac and 802.11na devices to connect to the 5 the fastest speed. WP and support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security.

NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default passphrase. If you must change the passphrase, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the 5 GHz band of the main WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

A-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the 5 GHz main WiFi network of the modem router. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps.

To use this type of security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. 5 GHz band of the main WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

The default passphrase is printed on the product label (see Bottom Panel

A2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WP A2

not use an open WiFi network.

GHz band of the main WiFi network at

o join the

Passphrase

The passphrase that provides users access to the WiFi network in the 5 GHz band. The passphrase is also referred to as the password or key.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved. If you connected over WiFi to the network and you changed the SSID, you are

disconnected from the network.

8. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new settings.

If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:

• If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your

area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.

• If your computer or WiFi device is trying to connect to your network with its old

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

• Does your WiFi device display as an attached device? (See V

iew Devices Currently

on the Network on page 169.) If it does, it is connected to the network.

• Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password?

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the modem router is capable of speeds of up 300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band). WEP is available only for the 2.4 GHz band.

Tip: If you want to change the WiFi settings of the modem router’

s main network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take ef

 To configure WEP security:

fect.

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

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.

5. Select Wireless

The Wireless Settings screen displays.

6. From the Mode menu, select Up to 54 Mbps .

The screen adjusts to display the WEP radio button.

7. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

8. From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following types:

• Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication.

• Shared Key. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication.

9. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryption key size:

• 64-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption.

• 128-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption. This selection

provides higher encryption security.

10. Specify the active key by selecting the

Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, or Key 4 radio button.

Only one key can be the active key.

11. Enter the value for the key:

• For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F).

values are not case-sensitive.

• For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F).

values are not case-sensitive.

To join the modem router’s WiFi network, a user must enter the key value for the key that you specified as the active key.

12. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

The key

13. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new security settings.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:

• If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your

• If your computer or WiFi device is trying to connect to your network with its old

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

• Does your WiFi device display as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 169.) If it does, it is connected to the network.

• Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password?

Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the modem router’s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect.

If you use the push button method, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must provide either a physical button or a software button. If you use the PIN method, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect.

WPS supports WP A and WPA2 WiFi security. If your modem router network is open (no WiFi security is set, which is not the default setting for the modem router), connecting with WPS automatically sets WP A + WP random passphrase. You can view this passphrase (see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and

WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 56).

A2 WiFi security on the modem router network and generates a

Use WPS with the Push Button Method

For you to use the push button method to connect a WiFi device to the modem router’s WiFi network, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must provide either a physical button or a software button. You can use the physical button and software button to let a WiFi device join only the main WiFi network, not the guest WiFi network.

 To let a WiFi device join the modem router’s main WiFi network using WPS with the

push button method:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www

.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin.

password are case-sensitive.

The default password is

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

password. The user name and

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard

The screen displays a description of the WPS method.

6. Click the Next button.

By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected.

7. Either click the

button onscreen or press the WPS button on the back panel of the

modem router and release it quickly.

Note: The button is labeled Reset WPS.

WARNING:

If you press the WPS button on the back panel but do not release it quickly, the modem router resets to factory default settings.

For two minutes, the modem router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the modem router’s main WiFi network.

During this time, the WPS LED

on the top panel of the modem router blinks green.

8. Within two minutes, go to the WiFi device and press its WPS button to join the modem

router’s main WiFi network without entering a password. After the modem router establishes a WPS connection, the WPS LED lights solid green

again and the Add WPS Client screen displays a confirmation message.

9. To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the modem router’s main WiFi network, select

BASIC > Attached Device

The WiFi device displays onscreen.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Use WPS with the PIN Method

To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the modem router’s WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect.

 To let a WiFi device join the modem router’s WiFi network using WPS with the PIN

method:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin

The default password is password.

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard.

The screen displays a description of the WPS method.

6. Click the Next

button.

The Add WPS Client screen adjusts. The Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected by default.

7. Select the PIN Number radio button.

The user name and

8. In the Enter Client's PIN field, enter the PIN number of the WiFi device.

9. Click the Next button.

For four minutes, the modem router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the modem router’

During this time, the WPS LED

s main WiFi network.

on the top panel of the modem router blinks green.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

10. Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the network

without entering a password. When the modem router establishes a WPS connection, the WPS LED lights solid green

again and the Add WPS Client screen displays a confirmation message.

1. To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the modem router’s main WiFi network, select

BASIC > Attached Device.

The WiFi device displays onscreen.

Manage the WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network

A guest network allows visitors to use the Internet without using your WiFi security key. By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. You can enable and configure the guest WiFi network for each WiFi band. The modem router simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices and the 5 GHz band for 802.11na and 802.11a devices and, for the AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D6000, also 802.11ac devices.

The WiFi mode of the guest WiFi network depends on the WiFi mode of the main WiFi network. For example, if you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band, the guest WiFi network also functions in the Up to 54 Mbps mode in the 2.4 GHz band. For information about configuring the WiFi mode, see Manage

the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 56.

Set Up and Enable a Guest Network

The modem router provides the following default guest networks:

• 2.4 GHz band:

- NETGEAR-Guest

- NETGEAR-Guest2

- NETGEAR-Guest3

• 5 GHz band:

- NETGEAR-5G-Guest

- NETGEAR-5G-Guest2

- NETGEAR-5G-Guest3

By default, all of these networks are configured as open networks without security but are disabled. (SSIDs) for these networks.

ou can enable one, several, or all networks. You can also change the names

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

 To set up and enable a guest network:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the modem router user name and password.

The user name is admin

password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays.

4. Select Guest Network.

The default password is password.

These options display only if the

2.4 GHz band of the main WiFi network is set to Up to 54 Mbps.

The user name and

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

5. In one of the Network Profiles tables, select the radio button for the guest network (either in

the 2.4 GHz band or in the 5 GHz band) that you want to enable and set up.

6. Enable the guest network and configure its WiFi settings as described in the following table.

Field Description Wireless Settings - Profile (2.4GHz b/g/n)

Enable Guest Network

Enable SSID Broadcast

Allow guest to access My Local Network

Enable Wireless Isolation

Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Security Options

If you want to change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network:

• None.

• WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode

• WP

An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the 2.4 GHz

band of the guest WiFi network. This is the default setting for the guest WiFi network.

that is superseded by WP WiFi mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band (see Manage the Basic

WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 56.). For information about configuring

WEP, see Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security on page 62.

A-PSK [TKIP]. WP [TKIP] option displays only if you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band (see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 56.).

To use WPA security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To enable the guest WiFi network for the 2.4 GHz band, select the Enable Guest Network check box.

By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID of the 2.4 GHz band so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. SSID broadcast for the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.

By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the main WiFi network. to access My Local Network check box.

By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network can access other WiFi devices on the guest WiFi network. clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network from accessing other WiFi devices on the guest WiFi network, select the Enable Wireless Isolation check box.

The SSID is the 2.4 GHz WiFi band name. The default SSID displays, which is NETGEAR_Guest1, NETGEAR_Guest2, or NETGEAR_Guest3.

If you want to change the SSID in the 2.4 GHz band for the guest WiFi network, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.

A-PSK and WP

A provides a secure connection but is superseded by WPA2. The WPA-PSK

o allow access to the main WiFi network, select the Allow guest

A2-PSK. The WEP option displays only if you configure the

o turn off the

o prevent WiFi

o join the 2.4 GHz

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Field Description

(continued)

• WPA2-PSK [AES]. WP

detect WPA2 and support only WPA. Select WPA2 to allow 802.11n devices to connect to the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. If your network includes older devices that do not support WPA2, select WP

To use WPA2 security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.

2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

• WP

A-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either

A or WPA2 to join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less

WP secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps.

o use WP A + WPA2 security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.

2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

Passphrase The passphrase that provides users access to the guest WiFi network in the 2.4 GHz

Wireless Settings - Profile (5GHz a/n)

A2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not

A-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security.

o join the

band. The passphrase is also referred to as the password or key

o join the

Enable Guest Network

Enable SSID Broadcast

Allow guest to access My Local Network

Enable Wireless Isolation

Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID)

By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To enable the guest WiFi network for the 5 GHz band, select the Enable Guest Network check box.

By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID of the 5 GHz band so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. SSID broadcast for the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.

By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the main WiFi network. My Local Network check box.

By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network can access other WiFi devices on the guest WiFi network. are connected to the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network from accessing other WiFi devices on the guest WiFi network, select the Enable Wireless Isolation check box.

The SSID is the 5 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays, which is NETGEAR-5G_Guest1, NETGEAR-5G_Guest2, or NETGEAR-5G_Guest3.

If you want to change the SSID in the 5 GHz band for the guest WiFi network, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.

o allow access to the main WiFi network, select the Allow guest to access

o prevent WiFi clients that

o turn off the

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Field Description Security Options

If you want to change the WiFi security , select one of the following WiFi security options for the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network:

• None.

• WP

An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the 5 GHz

band of the guest WiFi network. This is the default setting for the guest WiFi network.

A2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WP Router Model D6000) and 802.11na devices to connect to the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. If your network includes older devices that do not support WPA2, select WP

To use WPA2 security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

WP secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps.

o use WP A + WPA2 security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.

5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

A2 and support only WPA. Select WPA2 to allow 802.11ac (for the AC750 WiFi DSL Modem

A-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security.

o join the 5 GHz

A-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either

A or WPA2 to join the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less

o join the

Passphrase

The passphrase that provides users access to the guest WiFi network in the 5 GHz band. The passphrase is also referred to as the password or key.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

8. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the guest network.

If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:

• If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your

• Does your WiFi device display as an attached device? (See V

iew Devices Currently

on the Network on page 169.) If it does, it is connected to the network.

• Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password?

Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security for the Guest WiFi Network

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps (the modem router is capable of speeds of up to 300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band).

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

IMPORTANT:

The WiFi mode of the guest WiFi network depends on the WiFi mode of the main WiFi network. For you to be able to configure WEP in the guest WiFi network, first configure the mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps. For information about configuring the WiFi mode, see View or Change the Basic WiFi

Settings on page 56.

 To configure WEP security for the guest WiFi network:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. In the address field of your browser

, enter http://routerlogin.net.

The login screen displays.

3. T

ype admin

for the user name and type your password.

If you did not yet personalize your password, type password

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select BASIC > Guest Network.

The Guest Network Settings screen displays.

6. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button.

for the password.

7. From the Authentication Type menu in the Security Encryption (WEP) section, select one

of the following types:

• Shared Key. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication.

• Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

8. From the Encryption Strength menu in the Security Encryption (WEP) section, select the

encryption key size:

• 64-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption.

• 128-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption. This selection

provides stronger encryption security.

9. In the Security Encryption (WEP) Key section, generate the key automatically:

a. In the b. Click the Generate button.

For 64-bit WEP, four different WEP keys are generated and the four key fields are populated with dif and the four key fields are populated with the same WEP key

c. Specify the active key by selecting the Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, or Key 4 radio button.

Only one key can be the active key. To join the guest WiFi network, a user must enter the key value for the key that you

specified as the active key.

Passphrase field, enter a passphrase:

ferent WEP keys. For 128-bit WEP, only one WEP key is generated

10. Click the Apply button.

our settings are saved.

Control the WiFi Radios

The modem router provides internal WiFi radios that broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. By default, they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the modem router. When the WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the modem router.

You can turn the WiFi radios on and of you can log in to the modem router and enable or disable the WiFi radios through the web management interface. If you are close to the modem router, it might be easier to press the WiFi On/Off button. If you are away from the modem router or already logged in, it might be easier to enable or disable the radios through the web management interface.

Use the WiFi On/Off Button

 To turn the WiFi radios off and on with the WiFi On/Off button:

Press the WiFi On/Off button on the back panel of the modem router for two seconds.

f with the WiFi On/Off button on the modem router, or

If you turned of WiFi LED

Tip: If you want to disable the WiFi radio or radios of the modem router,

f the WiFi radios, the WiFi LED turns off. If you turned on the WiFi radios, the

lights solid green.

use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when WiFi radio or radios turn off.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios

If you used the WiFi On/Off button to turn off the WiFi radios, you cannot log in to the modem router to turn them back on. You must press the WiFi On/Off button again for two seconds to turn the WiFi radios back on.

 To enable or disable the WiFi radios:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin

The default password is password.

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > W

The user name and

ireless Settings.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

6. Do one of the following in the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section,

Advanced Wireless Settings (5GHz a/n) section, or both sections:

urn off the radio. Clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box.

• T

If both radios are disabled, the WiFi LED turns off (see T

op Panel with LEDs on

page 10).

• T

urn on the radio. Select the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box.

If at least one radio is enabled, the WiFi LED lights solid green.

7. Click the Apply button.

our settings are saved.

Manage the WPS Settings

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. You can change the WPS default settings.

 To manage WPS Settings:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the

The user name is admin.

modem router user name and password.

The default password is password

. The user name and

password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > W

ireless Settings.

The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.

5. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen.

The Router’s PIN field displays the fixed PIN that you use to configure the modem router’s WiFi settings from another platform through WPS.

6. To disable the PIN, clear the Enable Router’s PIN check box.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

By default, the Enable Router’s PIN check box is selected and the modem router’s PIN is enabled. For enhanced security, you can disable the modem router’s PIN by clearing the Enable Router’s PIN check box. However, when you disable the modem router’s PIN, WPS is not disabled because you can still use the physical WPS button.

Note: The PIN function might temporarily be disabled automatically if the

modem router detects suspicious attempts to break into the modem router’s WiFi settings by using the router’s PIN through WPS.

o allow the wireless settings for the 2.4 GHz radio to be changed automatically when you

7. T

use WPS, clear the Keep Existing W

ireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) check box.

8. T o allow the wireless settings for the 5 GHz radio to be changed automatically when you use

WPS, clear the Keep Existing W

ireless Settings (5GHz a/n) check box.

By default, both Keep Existing Wireless Settings check boxes are selected. NETGEAR recommends that you leave these check box selected. If you clear these check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the modem router, the modem router WiFi settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and passphrase. For information about viewing this SSID and passphrase, see Manage the Basic W

iFi

Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 56. Clear the Keep Existing

Wireless Settings check box for a radio only if you want to allow the WPS process to change the SSID and passphrase for WiFi access for that radio.

WARNING:

If you clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box for a radio and use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to the modem router’s WiFi network, the SSID and passphrase are automatically generated and other WiFi devices that are already connected to the modem router’s WiFi network might be disconnected.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage Advanced WiFi Features

For most WiFi networks, the advanced WiFi features work fine and you do not need to change the settings.

Tip: If you want to change the WiFi settings of the modem router’

network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take ef

fect.

s main

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

 To manage advanced WiFi features:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin

The default password is password

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > W

. The user name and

ireless Settings.

6. Enter the settings as described in the following table.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Except for the description of 20/40 MHz coexistence, the descriptions in the table (not the settings onscreen) apply to both the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section and the Advanced Wireless Settings (5GHz a/n) section.

Field Description

Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence

Fragmentation Length (256-2346)

CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347)

Preamble Mode Transmit Power

Control

By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi networks in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi networks are present in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box to increase the WiFi speed to the maximum supported speed.

Note: 20/40 MHz coexistence applies to the 2.4 GHz band only.

The fragmentation length (the default is 2346), CTS/RTS threshold (the default is

2347), and the preamble mode (the default is Automatic) are reserved for WiFi testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the modem router unexpectedly .

You can lower the WiFi transmit power by selecting a value lower than 100% from the T

The setting of 100% allows the modem router to use the maximum WiFi transmit power to transmit WiFi packets. Reducing the transmit power can save the power consumption for the modem router but also reduces the WiFi coverage. If you want to ensure maximum WiFi coverage, NETGEAR recommends that you leave the setting on the T

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

ransmit Power Control menu.

ransmit Power Control menu at 100%.

Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link.

WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi 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, WMM must be enabled on both the application and the client running that application. 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 automatically enabled for the modem router. However, you can disable WMM QoS.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

 To disable WMM QoS:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www

.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin.

The default password is

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.

The QoS Setup screen displays.

6. Clear the

7. Clear the

8. Click the Apply

Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (2.4 GHz b/g/n) check box. Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (5 GHz a/n) check box.

button.

Your settings are saved.

password. The user name and

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

5. Control Access to the Internet

The modem router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from

unwanted intrusions from the Internet.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Set Up Parental Controls

• Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

• Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications

• Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules

• Set Up a WiFi Access List and Manage WiFi Access

• Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

For information about more advanced ways to configure Internet security, see Chapter 11,

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering.

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Set Up Parental Controls

The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen, your browser goes to the Parental Controls website, where you can learn more about Parental Controls. To set up Parental Controls, you must download the genie app.

Figure 9. Parental Controls website

 To set up Parental Controls:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

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.

5. Select Parental Controls.

The Parental Controls website opens.

6. Click the button for the genie app or version that you want to download and use.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

7. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the genie app.

8. Open the genie app and select Parental Controls.

Live Parental Controls automatically starts.

9. Click the Next button, read the note, and click the Next button again.

Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account.

10. Select a radio button as follows:

• If you already own an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected.

• If you did not yet create an OpenDNS account, select the No

radio button.

If you are creating an account, the following screen displays.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

a. Complete the fields. b. Click the Next button.

After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays.

11. Select a radio button for a filtering level and click the Next button.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

12. Click the Take me to the status screen button.

Parental Controls are now set up for the modem router.

13. To enable Parental Controls, click the Enable Live Parental Controls button.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

Y ou can block keywords and domains (websites) to prevent certain types of HTTP traf fic from accessing your network. By default, keyword blocking is disabled and no domains are blocked.

Set Up Blocking

You can set up blocking of specific keywords and domains to occur continuously or according to a schedule.

 To set up keyword and domain blocking:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites

The default password is password

. The user name and

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

6. In the Keyword Blocking section, specify how the modem router applies keyword blocking:

• Per Schedule. The modem router applies keyword blocking according to a schedule

that you set. For more information, see

Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound

Firewall Rules on page 95.

• Always. The modem router applies keyword blocking continuously

7. In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain.

Here are some sample entries:

• Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuf

f.com/xxx.html.

• Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov

• Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access.

8. Click the Add Keyword button.

The keyword or domain is added to the Block sites containing these keywords or

domain names field (which is also referred to as the blocked list).

9. T

o add more keywords or domains, repeat Step 7 and Step 8.

The keyword list supports up to 32 entries.

10. Click the Apply

button.

Your settings are saved.

Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List

If you no longer need a keyword or domain on the blocked list, you can remove the keyword or domain.

 To remove a keyword or domain from the blocked list:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

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.

5. Select ADVANCED > Security >

Block Sites.

The Block Sites screen displays.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

6. In the Block sites containing these keywords or domain names field, select the

keyword or domain that you want to remove.

7. Click the Delete Keyword button.

The keyword or domain is removed from the blocked list.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List

You can simultaneously remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list.

 To remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

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

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites

The Block Sites screen displays.

6. Click the Clear List button.

All keywords and domains are removed from the blocked list.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

The default password is

password. The user name and

Specify a Trusted Computer

You can exempt one trusted device from blocking and logging. The device that you exempt must be assigned a fixed (static) IP address.

 To specify a trusted device:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

A login screen displays.

.routerlogin.net.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin. The default password is password.

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites

The user name and

6. Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites check box.

7. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address of the trusted device.

The first three octets of the IP address are automatically populated and depend on the IP

address that is assigned to the modem router on the LAN Setup screen.

8. Click the Apply button.

our settings are saved.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications

A firewall protects one network (the trusted network, such as your LAN) from another (the untrusted network, such as the Internet), while allowing communication between the two.

The modem router provides one default outbound firewall rule: It allows all access to the Internet (that is, the WAN). You can add simple rules to prevent access to specific services and applications on the Internet. In addition, you can specify if a rule applies to one user, a range of users, or all users on your LAN.

The modem router lists many default services and applications that you can use in outbound rules. Y

For information about blocking specific keywords, URLs, or sites, see Use Keywords to Block

Internet Sites on page 85. This type of blocking is another aspect of the outbound firewall.

For information about inbound firewall rules, see Manage Port Forwarding and

Port Triggering on page 172.

ou can also add an outbound firewall rule for a custom service or application.

Note: Service blocking means the same as applying outbound firewall rules.

Add an Outbound Firewall Rule

You can add an outbound firewall rule to prevent access to a specific service or application on the Internet.

 To add an outbound firewall rule:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

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

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services .

.routerlogin.net.

The default password is

password. The user name and

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

6. In the Service Blocking section, specify how the modem router applies outbound rules:

• Per Schedule. The modem router applies o

utbound rules according to a schedule that

you set. For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound

Firewall Rules on page 95.

• Always. The modem router applies o

utbound rules continuously.

7. Below the Service Table, click the Add button.

8. From the Service Type menu, select service or application to be covered by this rule.

If the service or application does not display in the list, you can add it (see Add an

Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application on page 91).

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

9. Specify which devices on your LAN (or LAN users) are affected by the rule, based on their

IP address:

• Only This IP

to a single device on your LAN.

• IP Address Range

the rule to a range of devices.

• All IP Addresses.

By default, the All IP Addresses radio button is selected.

Address. Enter the required address in the

. Enter the required addresses in the Start and End fields to apply

All computers and devices on your LAN are covered by this rule.

Start field to apply the rule

10. Click the Add

The new rule is added to the Service Table on the Block Services screen.

button.

Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application

The modem router lists many default services and applications that you can use in outbound rules. If the service or application is not predefined, you specify a custom service or application in an outbound rule.

 To add an outbound firewall custom for a custom service or application:

1. Find out which protocol and port number or range of numbers the service or application

uses. You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the service or

application or through online user or news groups.

2. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

3. T

ype http://www

A login screen displays.

.routerlogin.net.

4. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

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

5. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

6. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services .

The default password is

Control Access to the Internet

password. The user name and

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

7. If this is the first time that you add an outbound firewall rule, in the Service Blocking section,

specify how the modem router applies outbound rules:

• Per Schedule. The modem router applies o

utbound rules according to a schedule that

you set. For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound

Firewall Rules on page 95.

• Always. The modem router applies o

utbound rules continuously.

8. Below the Service Table, click the Add button.

9. From the Service Type menu, select User Defined.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

10. Specify a new outbound rule as described in the following table.

Field Description

Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or

application. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. Starting Port Enter the start port for the service or application. Ending Port If the service or application uses a range of ports, enter the end port for the

range. If the service or application uses a single port, repeat the port number

that you entered in the Starting Port field. Service Type/User Defined Enter the name of the custom service or application.

11. Specify which devices on your LAN (or LAN users) are affected by the rule, based on their

IP address:

• Only This IP

Address. Enter the required address in the Start

field to apply the rule

to a single device on your LAN.

• IP Address Range. Enter the required addresses in the Start

and End fields to apply

the rule to a range of devices.

• All IP Addresses. All computers and devices on your LAN are covered by this rule.

By default, the All IP Addresses radio button is selected.

12. Click the Add button.

The new rule is added to the Service

Table on the Block Services screen.

Change an Outbound Firewall Rule

You can change an existing outbound firewall rule.

 To change an outbound firewall rule:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services .

The default password is password

. The user name and

The following figure shows two rules in the Service T

able.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

6. In the Service Table, select the radio button for the rule.

7. Click the Edit button.

The Block Services Setup screen displays.

8. Change the settings.

For more information about the settings, see Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a

Custom Service or Application on page 91.

9. Click the Accept button.

Your settings are saved. The changed rule displays in the Service Table on the Block

Services screen.

Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule

You can remove an outbound firewall rule that you no longer need.

 To remove an outbound firewall rule:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

The default password is password.

Control Access to the Internet

The user name and

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services .

The following figure shows two rules in the Service Table.

6. In the Service Table, select the radio button for the rule.

7. Click the Delete button.

The rule is removed from the Service Table.

Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules

You can set up a schedule that you can apply to keyword blocking (see Use Keywords to

Block Internet Sites on page 85) and outbound firewall rules (see Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications on page 89).

If applied, the schedule specifies the days and time that keyword blocking, outbound firewall rules, or both are active.

By default, no schedule is set and you can either enable or disable these features.

 To set up a schedule for blocking:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin password are case-sensitive.

The default password is password

Control Access to the Internet

. The user name and

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule.

6. Set up the schedule for blocking:

• Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block access or

specify that blocking occurs on every day by selecting the Every Day check box. By default, the Every Day check box is selected.

• Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time for blocking in 24-hour format or

select the All Day check box for 24-hour blocking. By default, the All Day

check box is selected.

7. From the Time Zone menu, select your time zone.

8. If you live in an area that observes daylight saving time, select the Automatically adjust for

daylight savings time

check box.

Note: If the modem router synchronized its internal clock with a time server

on the Internet and you selected the correct time zone, the Current Time field displays the correct date and time.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Set Up a WiFi Access List and Manage WiFi Access

By default, any WiFi device that is configured with the correct SSID is allowed access to your WiFi network. For increased security, you can restrict access to the WiFi network to allow only specific WiFi devices based on their MAC addresses.

Set Up and Enable a WiFi Access List

A WiFi access control list (ACL) consists of MAC addresses of WiFi devices that are blocked from accessing your WiFi network.

Each network device owns a MAC address, which is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F (uppercase or lowercase) only, and separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). T ypically, the MAC address is on the label of the WiFi card or network interface device. If you cannot see the label, you can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer. You might also find the MAC addresses through the web management interface of the modem router (see

View Devices Currently on the Network on page 169).

WARNING:

If you use a WiFi device to set up a WiFi access list that, add your WiFi device to the access list; otherwise, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button. To avoid this situation, use a computer with a wired connection to access the modem router.

 To restrict WiFi access based on MAC addresses:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

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

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED >

The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.

.routerlogin.net.

The default password is

Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.

password. The user name and

6. Scroll down to the bottom and click the Set Up Access List button.

The Wireless Card

7. Click the Add button.

Access List screen displays.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

8. In the Device Name field, enter a name for the WiFi device.

9. In the MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the WiFi device. Tip: You can also select a device from the Available Wireless Cards table

by selecting the corresponding radio button.

10. Click the Add button.

The WiFi device is added to the table on the Wireless Card

Access List screen.

11. To add another WiFi device, repeat Step 7 through Step 10.

12. Select the Turn Access Control

On check box.

13. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved and the modem router restarts. After the restart, only WiFi

devices that are in the table on the Wireless Card

Access List screen can access the

modem router.

Change the Settings for a Device on the WiFi Access List

You can change the device name or MAC address for a device on the WiFi access list.

 To change the settings for a device on the WiFi access list:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

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.

5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > W

ireless Settings.

The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.

6. Scroll down to the bottom and click the Set Up Access List button.

7. In the table, select the radio button next to the WiFi device for which you want to make a

change.

8. Click the Edit button.

The Edit Wireless Card screen displays.

9. Change the device name or MAC address.

10. Click the Accept button.

The settings are saved and display in the table on the Wireless Card Access List screen. However

, if you restart the modem router, the changes are lost. Y

ou also must apply the

changes on the Wireless Card Access List screen.

11. On the Wireless Card Access List screen, click the Apply button.

our settings are saved.

Remove a Device From the WiFi Access List

If you no longer need a block a device, you can remove it from the WiFi access list.

To remove a device from the WiFi access list:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

Control Access to the Internet

N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

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.

5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > W

ireless Settings.

The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.

6. Scroll down to the bottom and click the Set Up Access List button.

7. In the table, select the radio button next to the WiFi device that you want to remove.

8. Click the Delete button.

The device is removed from the table on the Wireless Card Access List screen.

9. C

lick the Apply button.

our settings are saved.

Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

The modem router can email you its logs of its activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services.

 To set up email notifications:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

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.

5. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail

Control Access to the Internet

100

NETGEAR D360 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual