Netgear D6300 User Manual

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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

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November 2013 202-11039-04

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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

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Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

Product Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Unpack Your New Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Position Your Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

ADSL Microfilters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Verify the Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Chapter 2 Get Started with NETGEAR genie

Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Wireless Devices and Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

NETGEAR genie Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Use NETGEAR genie after Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen) . . . . . . . . . .26

Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings

Internet Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Internet Basic Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

USB Storage (Basic Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

ReadySHARE Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

ReadySHARE Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Guest Network Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

NETGEAR genie App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

NETGEAR genie Mobile App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home

Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

WPS Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

ADSL Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Quality of Service Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Chapter 5 USB Storage

USB Drive Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

ReadySHARE Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

File-Sharing Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

USB Storage Basic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Add or Edit a Network Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

USB Storage Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Safely Remove a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Media Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Specify Approved USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Access the WiFi DSL Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP71

Chapter 6 USB Printer Control

Control Center Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

USB Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Scan with a Multifunction Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Chapter 7 Security

Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Firewall Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Add Custom Services to Allow or Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Schedule for Firewall Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Chapter 8 Administration

Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

View WiFi DSL Modem Router Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Router Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Internet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Chapter 9 Advanced Settings

Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Wireless Repeating Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Set Up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Set Up a Repeater Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Port Forwarding and Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Remote Computer Access Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications . . . . . . . . .105

How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Add a Custom Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Quick Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

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Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Power LED Is Off or Blinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Power LED Stays Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

LEDs Never Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Wireless LEDs Are Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Cannot Log In to the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Troubleshoot PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Wireless Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Appendix A Supplemental Information

Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Appendix B Notification of Compliance

Index

1. Hardware Setup

Get to know your wireless router

The NETGEAR D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router offers maximum-performance wireless speeds

of up to 300+1300 streaming HD video, and multiplayer gaming. Complete with a built-in DSL modem, it is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers. Simultaneous dual-band technology runs both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands at the same time, ensuring top speeds and the greatest range, while Gigabit offers ultrafast wired connections. The unit supports a wide range of premium features and applications such as ReadySHARE

genie

The WiFi DSL modem router automatically uses NETGEAR Beamforming+ technology to

enhance WiFi performance. Because it’s automatic, you don’t have to turn on Beamforming+ or configure it. When you connect to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on your location for even better WiFi performance and speed. Beamforming+ locks onto your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, and follows as you move from place to place, so you keep your optimal WiFi connection.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Product Highlights

• Product Specifications

• Unpack Your New Router

• Hardware Features

• Position Your Wireless Router

• ADSL Microfilters

• Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

• Verify the Cabling

Mbps2 needed for demanding applications, such as large file transfers,

Cloud, ReadySHARE® Printer, and NETGEAR

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at

http://support.netgear.com.

1. Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices.

2. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless 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 wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps.

D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Product Highlights

The modem router has the following capabilities:

• All-in-one. Built-in ADSL2+ modem and WAN Gigabit Ethernet port for cable or fiber

combined with a wireless router create an integrated home gateway.

• ReadySHARE Cloud. Access and share files on an attached USB hard drive anywhere

you have an Internet connection.

• ReadySHARE Printer. Wirelessly print from your Mac or PC to a connected USB printer.

• ReadySHARE USB. Wirelessly share a USB hard drive with Macs and PCs.

• Faster multimedia streaming. Provides up to 450 Mbps wireless speed for streaming

HD videos, simultaneous downloads, and online gaming in addition to basic Internet applications.

• Simultaneous dual band. Runs both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands concurrently, ensuring top

speeds and the greatest range while minimizing interference.

• NETGEAR genie. Easy setup and dashboard control to manage, monitor, and repair

home networks.

• Ultrafast wired. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver ultrafast wired connections for

gaming and video.

• Live Parental Controls. Keeps your Internet experience safe using flexible and

customizable filter settings.

• Guest network access. Provides separate security and access restrictions for guests

using the network.

• Broadband usage meter. Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help

keep costs under control.

• Secured connection. Push 'N' Connect ensures a quick and secure network connection.

• NETGEAR green features. Use Power and WiFi On/Off buttons, and schedule WiFi to

turn on and off to save energy when not in use.

• Compatibility. Compatible with all major ADSL Internet service providers (ISPs).

Hardware Setup

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Product Specifications

Package Contents

• D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

• Ethernet cable

• Phone cable and filter

• Power adapter, localized to country of sale

Warranty

• Localized to country of sale

System Requirements

• Broadband Internet service

- ADSL broadband Internet service

- Cable or fiber. Connects to cable modem or fiber termination node through the

Gigabit Ethernet WAN port

• 802.11-a/b/g/n 2.4-GHz or 5.0-GHz specification wireless adapter or an Ethernet adapter

and cable for each computer

• Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Me, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or later

• Use with an N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA3100 for maximum

performance)

Standards

• IEEE 802.11-b/g/n 2.4 GHz

• IEEE 802.11-a/n 5.0 GHz

• Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports

• Two (2) USB 2.0 ports

• One (1) ADSL2+ port

Performance

• All-in-one. High-speed ADSL2+ modem (built-in) and WAN Gigabit Ethernet port for

cable or fiber

• Powerful dual-core (400 MHz each) processor

• High-speed access to external USB storage using two USB 2.0 ports

• Memory. 128 MB flash and 128 MB RAM

• Five (5) (1 WAN, 4 LAN) Gigabit-Ethernet ports

• Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)

Security

• Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) and WEP

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• Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)

• Denial of service (DoS) attack prevention

Ease of Use

• Easy installation. Connect to computer and open your browser to install

• Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS)

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 205 x 255 x 77 mm (8.07 x 10.04 x 3.03 inches)

• W

eight: 654g (1.44 lb)

Premium Features:

• ReadySHARE CLOUD.

• ReadySHARE PRINTER. Wirelessly access and share a USB printer

Access and share a USB hard drive remotely.

Advanced Features

• Live Parental Controls with flexible and customizable filter settings.

• Simultaneous dual band. 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation.

• T

wo (2) ports for ReadySHARE® USB storage access. Supports FAT16/32, NTFS

Read/Write.

• DLNA®. Stream media to DLNA media players.

• Multiple SSID guest networks (separate security and access restrictions).

• Broadband usage meter measures Internet usage.

• Power and Wi-Fi On/Of

f buttons.

NETGEAR Green Features

Power On/Off button 80% recycled packaging CEC (California Efficiency) RoHS WEEE

If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. Chapter 3, NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings, explains how to set up your Internet connection.

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at

http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx.

Hardware Setup

D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Unpack Your New Router

Your box should contain the following items:

• D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

• AC power adapter (plug varies by region)

• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable

• T

elephone cable with RJ-11 connector

• Microfilters and splitters (quantity and type vary by region)

• Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair

. See Position Your Wireless Router on page 18 for information about where to place

and how to position your router.

D6300 Modem Router

Telephone cable

Ethernet cable

Filter splitter

Power adapter (2 parts)

Figure 1. Box contents

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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Hardware Features

Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.

Label

The label on the bottom of the WiFi DSL modem router shows the router’s WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password).

WiFi network name (SSID) and Network key (password)

Figure 2. Label on router bottom

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Back Panel

The back panel has the Power On/Off button and port connections shown in the figure:

3. Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports

7. Power 1. USB port On/Off button

2. ADSL line

6. AC power

4. Gigabit Ethernet

adapter input

WAN port

5. Reset button

Figure 3. Back panel port connections

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

1. USB port for connecting USB storage devices like flash drives, hard drives, or USB

printers.

2. RJ-1

1 asynchronous DSL (ADSL) port for connecting the WiFi DSL modem router to an

ADSL line

Note: An ADSL port can send data over an ADSL line at one speed and

receive it at another speed.

3. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for cabling the WiFi DSL modem router to the local

computers

4. One Gigabit Ethernet W

AN port for connecting the WiFi DSL modem router to a fiber or

cable modem

Note: You can use either the ADSL or Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN

connectivity.

5. Reset button

See Factory Settings on page 131 for information about the Restore Factory Settings button and the factory setting values.

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6. Power On/Off button

7. AC power adapter input

Front Panel

The WiFi DSL modem router front panel has the 5 status LEDs, icons, and ports shown in the figure.

Power DSL Internet Wireless USB

Figure 4. Front panel LEDs

The following tables describe the LEDs and icons on the front panel from left to right.

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Table 1. Power On/Off LED

Icon LED Activity Description

Solid green Power is supplied to the router.

Solid red POST (power-on self-test) failure or a device malfunction has occurred.

Off Power is not supplied to the router.

Restore Factory Settings

LED blinks momentarily when the Restore Factory Settings button on the bottom of the unit is pressed for 6 seconds. three times when the Restore Factory Settings button is released and then turns green as the gateway resets to the factory defaults.

Table 2. DSL LED

Icon LED Activity Description

Solid green You have an ADSL connection. In technical terms, the ADSL port is

synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device.

Blinking green Indicates that the WiFi DSL modem router is negotiating the best possible

speed on the

Off The unit is off or there is no ADSL connection.

Table 3. Internet LED

Icon LED Activity Description

Solid green You have an Internet connection. If this connection is dropped due to an

idle time-out but the connection is still present, the LED stays green. If the Internet connection is dropped for any other reason, the LED turns off.

The Power LED then blinks red

ADSL line.

Solid red The Internet (IP) connection failed. See Cannot Access the Internet on

page 125 for troubleshooting information.

Blinking green Data is being transmitted over the Internet connection.

Off No Internet connection is detected or the device is in bridge mode (an

external device handles the ISP connection).

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Table 4. Wireless LED

Icon LED Activity Description

Solid blue There is wireless connectivity.

Blinking blue Data is being transmitted or received over a wireless link or a

WPS-capable device is connecting to the device.

Off There is no wireless connectivity. You can still plug an Ethernet cable into

one of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity

Table 5. USB LED

Icon LED Activity Description

Solid green A USB port has detected a USB device.

Blinking green Data is being transmitted or received.

Off No link is detected on these ports.

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Side Panel

The WiFi DSL modem router side panel has the port and buttons shown in the figure.

Wireless On/Off button

WPS On/Off button

USB port

Figure 5. Side panel buttons and port

The following tables describe the buttons and port on the side panel from top to bottom.

Table 6. Wireless button

Icon Description

For information about the use of this button, see Wireless Connectivity on page 128.

Table 7. WPS button

Icon Description

For information about the use of this button, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 27.

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Table 8. USB port

Icon Description

USB port for connecting USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives.

Position Your Wireless Router

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

• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and

preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.

• So it is accessible to an

• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings

between the WiFi DSL modem router and your other devices to a minimum.

• A

way from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling

fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or the base of a cordless phone or

2.4-GHz cordless phone.

• A

way from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal.

AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.

Note: The D6300 should be put in a vertical position only.

Also be aware that when you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use dif spacing between adjacent access points is five channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

ferent radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel

ADSL Microfilters

If this is the first time you have cabled a wireless router between an ADSL phone line and your computer or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are, you can skip this section and proceed to Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router on page 20.

An ADSL microfilter is a small inline device that filters ADSL interference out of standard phone equipment that shares line with your

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ADSL service. Every telephone device that

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connects to a telephone line that provides ADSL service needs an ADSL microfilter to filter out the ADSL interference. Example devices are telephones, fax machines, answering machines, and caller ID displays. Not every phone line in your home necessarily carries ADSL service. That depends on the ADSL service setup in your home.

Note: Often the ADSL microfilter is included in the box with the wireless

modem router. If you purchased the WiFi DSL modem router in a country where a microfilter is not included, you have to acquire the ADSL microfilter separately.

One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included)

Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet and plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone. The wireless modem router plugs directly into a separate ADSL line. Plugging the wireless modem router into the phone jack blocks the Internet connection. If you do not have a separate ADSL line for the router, the best thing to do is to use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter.

Plugs into ADSL line

Figure 6. One-line ADSL microfilter

Second best when you do not have a separate ADSL line for the router is to get a separate splitter. To use a one-line filter with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet, connect the one-line filter to the splitter, and connect the phone to the filter.

Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included)

Use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet that provides connectivity for both the WiFi DSL modem router and your telephone equipment. Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet, plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone, and plug the wireless modem router into the jack labeled ADSL.

Plugs into the ADSL line

Figure 7. Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter

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Summary

• One-line ADSL microfilter (not included). Use with a phone or fax machine.

• Splitter (not included). Use with a one-line

phone and the WiFi DSL modem router.

• T

wo-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter (included). Use to share an outlet with a phone and the WiFi DSL modem router.

ADSL microfilter to share an outlet with a

Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

WARNING:

DO not stack equipment, or place equipment in tight spaces, or in drawers. Be sure that your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches of air space. The unit should not be wall mounted.

The installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on the second page.

4 Browser

3 Computer

1 ADSL or Cable Fiber Modem

Figure 8. Cabling diagram

2 Power

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CAUTION:

Incorrectly connecting a filter to your WiFi DSL modem router blocks your

ADSL connection.

Verify the Cabling

Verify that your router is cabled correctly by checking the WiFi DSL modem router LEDs. Turn on the wireless router by pressing the Power On/Off button on the back.

• The Power LED is green when the modem router is turned on.

•

Turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run that software. Cancel it if it starts automatically

The Wireless LED is lit when the modem router is turned on. The DSL LED is green when you have an ADSL connection. The Internet LED is green when there is an Internet connection.

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2. Get Started with NETGEAR genie

Connect to the WiFi DSL modem router

This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your WiFi DSL modem router after

you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router

• Types of Logins and Access

• NETGEAR genie Setup

• Use NETGEAR genie after Installation

• Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware

• WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)

• Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network

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Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router

You can set up your WiFi DSL modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your WiFi DSL modem router manually. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make sure the laptops, computers, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP

If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Gather ISP Information

If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your WiFi DSL modem router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet. 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’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your WiFi DSL modem router automatically logs you in.

• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account

• ISP login name and password

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

Wireless Devices and Security Settings

Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the WiFi DSL modem router. See

Basic Wireless Settings on page 37 for information about the WiFi DSL modem router’s

preconfigured security settings.

Types of Logins and Access

There are two separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.

• Wireless modem router login logs you in to the WiFi DSL modem router interface from

NETGEAR genie. See about this login.

Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 25 for details

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Wireless network key or password. Your WiFi DSL modem router is preset with a

unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label located on the bottom of your WiFi DSL modem router.

• ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you

with this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.

NETGEAR genie Setup

NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the WiFi DSL modem router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. It takes about 15

minutes to complete.

 To use NETGEAR genie to set up your WiFi DSL modem router:

1. Turn the WiFi DSL modem router on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet.

2. Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable to your WiFi DSL modem

router.

3. Launch your Internet browser.

• If this is the first time you are setting up the Internet connection for your WiFi DSL

modem router, the browser automatically goes to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR genie screen displays.

• If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the

address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See

Use

NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 25.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR genie setup. NETGEAR genie

guides you through connecting the WiFi DSL modem router to the Internet.

 If the browser cannot display the web page:

• Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports,

or wirelessly to the WiFi DSL modem router.

• Make sure that the WiFi DSL modem router is ready. Its Wireless LEDs should light.

• Close and reopen the browser to make sure the browser does not cache the previous

page.

• Browse to http://routerlogin.net.

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

setting to obtain an IP address automatically from the WiFi DSL modem router.

 If the WiFi DSL modem router does not connect to the Internet:

1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed

everything correctly.

2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.

3. Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and

contact NETGEAR technical support.

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Use NETGEAR genie after Installation

When you first set up your WiFi DSL modem router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the WiFi DSL modem router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for the WiFi DSL modem router.

1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the WiFi

DSL modem router.

2. T

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

The login window displays:

admin

********

3. Enter admin for the WiFi DSL modem router user name and password for the WiFi DSL

modem router password, both in lowercase letters.

Note: The WiFi DSL modem router user name and password are different

from the user name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins and Access on page 23 for more information.

Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware

When you set up your WiFi DSL modem router and are connected to the Internet, the WiFi DSL modem router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed on the top of the screen. See Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router

Firmware on page 85 for more information about upgrading firmware.

Click the message when it shows up, and click Y with the latest firmware. After the upgrade, the WiFi DSL modem router restarts.

es to upgrade the WiFi DSL modem router

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CAUTION:

Do not try to go online, turn off the WiFi DSL modem router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the WiFi DSL modem router until the WiFi DSL modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.

WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)

The WiFi DSL modem router BASIC Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top there is an ADVANCED tab that is used to access additional menus and screens.

Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more)

Language

Dashboard (Click to view details)

Figure 9. Wireless modem router BASIC Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help

• Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the WiFi DSL modem

router.

• Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your WiFi DSL modem router.

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Help

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• Wireless. View or change the wireless settings for your WiFi DSL modem router.

• Attached Devices. View the devices connected to your network.

• Parental Controls. Download and set up Parental Controls to prevent objectionable

content from reaching your computers.

• ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the WiFi DSL modem router,

then it is displayed here.

• Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your WiFi DSL modem

router’s Internet connection.

• Advanced tab. Set the WiFi DSL modem router up for unique situations such as when

remote access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See

Advanced Settings. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.

• Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product

documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.

Chapter 9,

Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network

Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network. See guest network.

Guest Networks on page 40 for instructions for how to set up a

Manual Method

 To connect manually:

1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device

(laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your WiFi DSL modem router. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.

2. Look for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of your network during

the setup process, look for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The default SSID is located on the product label on the bottom of the WiFi DSL modem router.

3. Enter the WiFi DSL modem router password and click Connect. The default WiFi DSL

modem router passphrase is located on the product label on the bottom of the WiFi DSL modem router.

4. Repeat steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS, make sure that all wireless devices to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the WiFi DSL modem router so that every device in the network has the same security settings.

If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), use the following procedure.

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 To use WPS to join the wireless network:

1. Press the WPS button on the WiFi DSL modem router top panel.

2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS

instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your WiFi DSL modem router.

3. Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices.

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3. NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings

Your Internet connection and network

This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie BASIC Home screen,

shown in the following figure:

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Internet Basic Settings

• Attached Devices

• Parental Controls

• ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer

• Basic Wireless Settings

• Guest Networks

• NETGEAR genie App

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Internet Basic Settings

The Internet Basic Settings screen is where you view or change ISP information.

1. From the BASIC Home screen, select Internet. The

The fields that display in the Internet Basic Settings screen depend on whether your Internet connection requires a login.

following screen displays:

Scroll to view more settings

• Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to

change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.

• No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed.

2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server

If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings.

3. Click Apply to save your settings.

4. Click T

1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting.

est to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within

. The default settings usually work fine.

Internet Basic Settings Screen Fields

The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Basic Settings screen. Which fields display in this screen depends on whether an ISP login is required.

Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no.

These fields display when no login is required:

• Account Name (If required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP

might also be called the host name.

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. This name

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• Domain Name (If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.

These fields display when your ISP requires a login:

• Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE or

PPPoA.

• Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This name is often an email address.

• Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP.

• Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in

minutes. This setting determines how long the WiFi DSL modem router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a value of 0 (zero) means never log out.

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. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP

address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP’s WiFi DSL modem router to which your WiFi DSL modem router connects.

Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names.

• Get Automatically 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 WiFi DSL modem router during login, select this option, and enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.

WiFi DSL Modem Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address used by the WiFi DSL modem router on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They then accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your WiFi DSL modem router to use your computer’s MAC address (this procedure is also called cloning).

• Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.

• Use Computer MAC Address. The WiFi DSL modem router captures and use the MAC

address of the computer that you are now using. You have to use the one computer that is allowed by the ISP.

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

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Attached Devices

You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here. From the BASIC Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen:

Wired devices are connected to the WiFi DSL modem router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network.

• # (number). The order in which the device joined the network.

• IP Address.

when it joined the network. This number can change when a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.

• Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here.

• MAC Address.

address is typically shown on the product label.

You can click Refresh to update this screen.

The IP address that the WiFi DSL modem router assigned to this device

The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC

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Parental Controls

The first time you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen, you are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. The following screen displays:

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ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer

You can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the WiFi DSL modem router’s USB port here.

USB Storage (Basic Settings)

From the BASIC Home screen, select ReadySHARE to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen:

This screen displays the following when Basic is selected:

• Network/Device Name.

USB device connected to the WiFi DSL modem router.

• A

vailable Network Folders. The folders on the USB device.

Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage.

ou can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.

Read Access and Write Access. Show the permissions and access controls on the network folder: folder. The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the WiFi DSL modem router. By default, it is password.

Folder Name. Full path used by the network folder

Volume Name. V

Total Space and Free Space. Show the current utilization of the storage device.

All – no password (the default) allows all users to access the network

olume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).

The default is \\readyshare. This is the name used to access the

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• Edit. Click the Edit button to edit the Available Network Folders settings.

• Safely Remove a USB Device. Click to safely remove the USB device attached to your

WiFi DSL modem router.

You can click Refresh to update this screen.

For more information about USB storage, see Chapter 5, USB Storage.

ReadySHARE Cloud

The ReadySHARE Cloud feature provides remote access over the Internet to a USB storage device that is connected to your router's USB port no matter where you are. You can also invite family members or friends to access the USB storage device.

 To set up ReadySHARE Cloud:

1. Click BASIC > ReadySHARE > ReadySHARE Cloud to display the following screen:

2. You need a ReadySHARE Cloud account. If you do not have one, click the link provided in

this screen to go to NETGEAR ReadySHARE Cloud page to create an account. Enter a valid email address that is used to recover your user name and password.

3. Return to this screen.

Note: This step has to be initiated from your NETGEAR router. You cannot

a. Enter your ReadySHARE Cloud user name and password to register your router and

the USB device that is connected to it. User Name and Password. These

entries are the ReadySHARE Cloud account you

created on NETGEAR website in Step 2.

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b. Click Register.

• The router with the USB storage device only displays in your ReadySHARE Cloud

account after you register it. ReadySHARE Cloud server is kept alive until you unregister it.

• Y

ou can also register the router with another account after unregistering the router

from previous account.

The Internet connection between the router and the

4. Log in to http://readyshare.netgear

that is connected to your router. By default, all contents of the USB device are accessible. You can create a share that is limited to any subset of the contents with the security level you specify.

5. The first time you use ReadySHARE Cloud, you are asked to download a Windows client

that makes a secure connection from your computer to the router's USB device. Log in to this client to access the USB device from anywhere.

Note: Currently, you can download only the Windows OS client. The Mac OS

client will be ready at a later time on the website.

Note: Without this client, you can only browse your USB device contents by

clicking the '+' icon (Add Share) on the website. You are not able to open files nor can you make any changes to them.

.com with your account. You should see the USB device

ReadySHARE Printer

From the BASIC Home screen, select ReadySHARE, and from the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen, select ReadySHARE Printer to display the following screen:

For more information about USB printing, see Chapter 6, USB Printer Control.

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Basic Wireless Settings

The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.

The WiFi DSL 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

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

If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless security settings, you are disconnected when you click computer with a wired connection to access the WiFi DSL modem router.

. You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit.

Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every

device to protect and maximize your wireless security.

Apply. To avoid this problem, use a

 To view or change basic wireless settings:

1. On the BASIC Home screen, select W

The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections.

ireless to display the Wireless Settings screen.

2. Make any necessary changes, and click Apply to save your settings.

3. Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect

wirelessly

. If they do not, check the following:

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• Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless

network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network (without wireless security) that they discover.

• Does your wireless device or computer show up on the Attached Devices screen? If it

does, then it is connected to the network.

• If you are not sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look on the label on

the bottom of your WiFi DSL modem router.

Wireless Settings Screen Fields

Region. The location where the WiFi DSL modem router is used. Select from the countries in

the list. In the United States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable.

Wireless Network

Note: These settings apply separately to the 2.4-GHz b/g/n and

5-GHz ac/a/n bands.

Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, then wireless clients (computers or wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network.

Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the WiFi DSL modem router to broadcast its SSID so wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable SSID

Broadcast check box, and click Apply.

Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character

(maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this.

Channel. This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. Enter a value from 1 through 13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.) Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (when indicated by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this interference happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.

Mode. Up to 1300 Mbps is the default setting for the 5G band while connected with 3x3

802.11ac devices. This setting allows 802.11ac/a/n wireless devices to join the network. Up to 300 Mbps is the default setting for the 2.4G band while connected with 2x2/3x3 802.11n devices. This setting allows 802.11b/g/n devices to join the network. 802.11g & b supports up to 54 Mbps.

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Security Options Settings

Note: These settings apply separately to the 2.4-GHz b/g/n and 5-GHz a/n

bands.

The Security Options section of the Wireless Setup screen lets you change the security option and passphrase. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the security

option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how. Do not disable security.

Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase

Note: These settings apply separately to the 2.4-GHz b/g/n and 5-GHz a/n

bands.

1. Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.

2. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the

network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.

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Guest Networks

Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n.

 To set up a guest network:

1. From the BASIC Home screen, select Guest Network to display the following screen:

2. Select any of the following wireless settings:

Note: These settings apply separately to the 2.4-GHz b/g/n and 5-GHz a/n

bands.

Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled, and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile.

Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the wireless access point broadcasts its name (SSID) to all wireless stations. Stations with no SSID can adopt the correct SSID for connections to this access point.

Allow guest to access My Local Network. If this check box is selected, any user who

connects to this SSID has access to your local network, not just Internet access.

3. Give the guest network a name.

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The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main nonguest SSID.

4. Select a security option from the list. The security options are described in Guest Network

Wireless Security Options on page 41.

5. Click Apply to save your selections.

Guest Network Wireless Security Options

A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network.

This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to use which option. It is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless security. NETGEAR does not recommend using no security on a wireless network.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This seal means that the product is authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org/) because it complies with the worldwide single standard for high-speed wireless local area networking.

WPA-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points. It is superseded by WPA2-PSK.

WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA. It is advertised to be indecipherable due to the greater degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets higher speed because it is implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is implemented through software. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key.

WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients. WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed and security. The product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA client software should have instructions about configuring their WPA settings.

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NETGEAR genie App

The genie app is your home network dashboard. It lets you easily view, manage, and control your entire home network, and helps you fix common network problems. You can use the genie app or the genie mobile app.

Internet

STATUS GOOD

Network Map

Number of devices 16

WiFi Connection

STATUS Connected

Parental Controls

Click here

Router Settings

Click here

ReadySHARE

Click here

genie app

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

From the genie app, you can select the following:

• Internet. Monitor and repair Internet connectivity issues, for both wired and wireless

connections.

• W

iFi Connection. View or change your router wireless settings.

• Router Settings. Log in to your router to view or change its settings.

• Network Map. V

iew network devices connected to your network.

• Parental Controls. Manage Parental Controls to protect devices in your network from

inappropriate contents.

• ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device or printer to the USB port on the

router

, then you can access its contents.

• Support. Support F

AQs are available on your computer without an Internet connection. You can get answers to common router issues here. Some simple network tools are available to help you debug the network as well.

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NETGEAR genie Mobile App

 To install the genie mobile app:

1. Using your mobile device, navigate to the

Apple AppStore or Google Play for Android, and search for NETGEAR genie. You can use the following QR codes to speed up this process:

Android appiPad app iPhone app

2. Install the app on your iPad or phone.

3. Launch the app, and it displays the dashboard screen.

To use this app, you need a Wi-Fi connection from your phone or iPad to your NETGEAR home network.

• Manage Wi-Fi settings and guest access for

your home network.

• View a map of your network.

• Set up or manage Parental Controls.

• Use the traffic meter to check your Internet

usage.

• With My Media, play media on devices on

your network.

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Specify custom settings

The ADVANCED screens are for advanced users who want to specify custom settings.

This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home

screen, shown in the following figure:

This screen is also displayed through the Administration menu.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Setup Wizard

• WPS Wizard

• Setup Menu

• ADSL Setup

• WAN Setup

• LAN Setup

• Quality of Service Setup

Some selections on the ADVANCED Home screen are described in separate chapters:

• USB Storage. See Chapter 5, USB Storage.

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• Security. See Chapter 7, Security.

• Administration. See Chapter 8, Administration.

• Advanced Setup. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings.

Setup Wizard

The NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the WiFi DSL modem router. After setting up the WiFi DSL modem router the first time, if you want to perform this task again, you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of the genie.

1. Select Setup W

2. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the router myself. If you select No, you are

taken to the Internet Basic Settings screen (see Internet Basic Settings on page 30).

3. If you selected

and processes your Internet connection. Click Next when prompted to advance to the next screen.

izard to display the following screen:

Yes, click Next. A series of screens are displayed as the router discovers

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

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WPS Wizard

The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or computer) to your network. On the client device, you have to either press its WPS button or locate its WPS PIN.

 To use the WPS Wizard:

1. Select ADV

2. Click Next.

wireless device or computer).

ANCED > WPS Wizard. The following screen displays:

The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a

You can use either the push button or PIN method.

3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number.

• T

o use the push button method, either click the WPS button on this screen, or press the WPS button on the top of the WiFi DSL modem router. Within 2 minutes, go to the wireless client and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password.

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• To use the PIN method, select the PIN Number radio button, enter the client security

PIN, and click Next.

Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password.

The WiFi DSL modem router attempts to add the WPS-capable device. The WPS LED

on the top of the WiFi DSL modem router blinks green. When the WiFi DSL modem router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green, and the WiFi DSL modem router WPS screen displays a confirmation message.

4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add another WPS client to your network.

Setup Menu

Select ADVANCED > Setup to display the Setup menu. The following selections are available:

• Internet Setup. This selection is a shortcut to the same Internet Basic Settings screen

that you can access from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen. See Internet Basic

Settings on page 30.

• ADSL Setup. Internet (ADSL) setup. See ADSL Setup on page 49.

• W

ireless Setup. This selection is a shortcut to the same Wireless Settings screen that

you can access from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen. See Basic Wireless

Settings on page 37.

• W

AN Setup. Internet (WAN) setup. See WAN Setup on page 50.

• LAN Setup. Local area network (LAN) setup. See LAN Setup on page 53.

• QoS Setup. Quality of Service (QoS) setup. See Quality of Service Setup on page 56.

• Guest Network.

networks) screen that you can access from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen. See Guest Networks on page 40.

This selection is a shortcut to the same Wireless Settings (for guest

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ADSL Setup

The ADSL Settings screen lets you configure the multiplexing method and virtual circuit of your ADSL connection. The default parameters should be correct to match the system used by your ISP. Select ADVANCED > Setup > ADSL Settings to view the following screen:

• Multiplexing Method. Your ISP indicates whether your multiplexing method is

VC-BASED or LLC-BASED.

• VPI, VCI.

• DSL Mode.

Your ISP indicates which VPI and VCI combination is used for your service.

Your ISP indicates the best setting is used for your DSL connection.

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WAN Setup

The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the WiFi DSL modem router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup to view the following screen:

• WAN Preference. Select your WAN preference: Auto-Detect, Must use DSL WAN, or

Must use Ethernet WAN.

• Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against

denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf UDP Flood, ARP Attack, Spoofing ICMP, Null Scan, and many others. This feature should be disabled only in special circumstances.

• Default DMZ Server.

games or videoconferencing. Be careful when using this feature because it makes the firewall security less effective. See the following section, Default DMZ Server, for more details.

• Respond to Ping on Internet Port. If you want the WiFi DSL modem router to respond

to a ping from the Internet, select this check box. Use this only as a diagnostic tool because it allows your WiFi DSL modem router to be discovered. Do not select this check box unless you have a specific reason.

• MTU Size (in bytes).

networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs, you might need to reduce the MTU. This change is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection. See Change the MTU Size on page 51.

This feature is sometimes helpful when you are playing online

The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most Ethernet

Attack, Ping of Death, Teardrop Attack,

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• Disable IGMP Proxying. The IGMP Proxying function lets a LAN computer receive the

multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. Click this check box to disable the function if you do not need it.

• NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the WiFi DSL

modem router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall, but allows almost all Internet applications to function.

• Disable SIP ALG. Some VoIP applications do not work well with the SIP ALG. Enabling

this option to turn off the SIP ALG might help your VoIP devices to create or accept a call through the router.

Default DMZ Server

The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The WiFi DSL modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the default DMZ server.

WARNING:

DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed to exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on your network.

Incoming traffic from the Internet is discarded by the WiFi DSL modem router unless the traffic is a response to one of your local computers or a service that you have configured in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have it forwarded to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server.

 To set up a default DMZ server:

1. On the WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server check box.

2. Type the IP address.

3. Click Apply.

Change the MTU Size

The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If any device in the data path has a lower MTU

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setting than the other devices, the data packets have to be split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.

The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:

ou have problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical

• Y

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’

• Y

ou use VPN and have severe performance problems.

• Y

ou used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you have

s DSL service

connectivity or performance problems.

Note: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication

problems such as the inability to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.

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 applications.

Table 9. Common MTU sizes

MTU Application

1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This is the typical setting for

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 have large email attachments, for example.

non-PPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR WiFi DSL modem routers, adapters, and switches.

. The following table describes common MTU sizes and

1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.

1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL.

576 Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.

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 To change the MTU size:

1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.

2. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size from 64 through 1500.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

LAN Setup

The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).

The WiFi DSL modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The WiFi DSL modem router’s default LAN IP configuration is:

• LAN IP address. 192.168.0.1

• Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0

These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and should be suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, make those changes in the LAN Setup screen.

 To change the LAN settings:

Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the WiFi DSL modem router

while connected through the browser, you are disconnected. You have to open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again.

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1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup to display the following screen:

2. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following

section, LAN Setup Screen Settings.

3. Click Apply to save your changes.

LAN Setup Screen Settings

LAN TCP/IP Setup

• IP Address. The LAN IP address of the WiFi DSL modem router.

• IP Subnet Mask.

the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or WiFi DSL modem router.

• RIP Direction. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing

information with other routers. RIP packets. Both is the default setting. With the Both or Out Only setting, the router broadcasts its routing table periodically. With the Both or In Only setting, the router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.

• RIP V

ersion. This setting controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP

packets that the WiFi DSL modem router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, the RIP function is disabled.

- RIP-1 is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you have an

unusual network setup.

- RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in

RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.

The LAN subnet mask of the WiFi DSL modem router. Combined with

This setting controls how the router sends and receives

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Use Router as a DHCP Server

This check box is selected so that the WiFi DSL modem router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.

• Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the

same subnet as the WiFi DSL modem router.

• Ending IP Address. Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the

same subnet as the WiFi DSL modem router.

Address Reservation

When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer receives the same IP address each time it accesses the WiFi DSL modem router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to servers that require permanent IP settings.

Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a DHCP Server

By default, the WiFi DSL modem router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the WiFi DSL modem router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the WiFi DSL modem router. The WiFi DSL modem router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the WiFi DSL modem router are satisfactory.

You can specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the WiFi DSL modem router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a range between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254, although you might want to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.

The WiFi DSL modem router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:

• An IP address from the range that you have defined

• Subnet mask

• Gateway IP address (the WiFi DSL modem router’s LAN IP address)

• DNS server IP address (the WiFi DSL modem router’s LAN IP address)

To use another device on your network as the DHCP server, or to manually configure the network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box and click Apply. Otherwise, leave this check box selected. If this service is not enabled and no other DHCP server is available on your network, you need to set your computers’ IP addresses manually or they are not able to access the WiFi DSL modem router.

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Address Reservation

When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the WiFi DSL modem router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.

 To reserve an IP address:

1. In the

screen displays:

2. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an

IP address from the WiFi DSL modem router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.0.x.)

3. T

4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table.

The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the WiFi DSL modem router’ and force a DHCP release and renew.

To edit or delete a reserved address entry, select the radio button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete.

Address Reservation section of the screen, click the Add button. The following

ype the MAC address of the computer or server.

Tip: If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC

address from the

Attached Devices screen and paste it here.

s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration

Then click Edit or Delete.

Quality of Service Setup

Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The WiFi DSL Modem Router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. To configure QoS, use the QoS Setup screen.

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Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup to display the following screen:

Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications

The WiFi DSL Modem Router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS provides prioritization of wireless 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, both it and the client running that application have to have WMM enabled. 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 enabled by default. You can disable it in the QoS Setup screen by clearing the Enable WMM check box and clicking Apply.

Set Up QoS for Internet Access

You can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic:

• Specific applications

• Specific online games

• Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the WiFi DSL modem router

• A specific device by MAC address

To specify prioritization of traffic, you have to create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.

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QoS for Applications and Online Gaming

 To create a QoS policy for applications and online games:

1. In the QoS Setup screen, select the T

urn Internet Access QoS On check box.

2. Click the Setup QoS rule button to see the existing priority rules. On this screen, you can

edit or delete a rule by selecting its radio button and clicking either the Edit or Delete button. Y

ou can also delete all of the rules by simply clicking the Delete All button.

3. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click Add

Priority Rule to display the following screen:

4. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game.

5. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming.

In either case, a list of applications or games displays in the Applications list.

6. In the

Applications list, you can select an existing item, or you can scroll and select Add a

New Application or Add a New Game, as applicable.

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a. When you add a new entry, the QoS - Priority Rules screen expands as shown:

b. In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game. c. In the Connection

Type list, select either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP), and specify

the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game.

7. From the Priority list, select the priority that this traf

fic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.

8. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.

QoS for a WiFi DSL Modem Router LAN Port

 To create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the WiFi DSL modem router’s

LAN ports:

1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen. Select the

Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.

2. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.

3. Click the Add Priority Rule button.

4. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port, as shown in the following figure:

5. From the LAN port list, select the LAN port that has a QoS policy.

6. From the Priority list, select the priority that this port’

applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.

7. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.

s traffic should receive relative to other

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8. In the QoS Setup screen, click Apply.

QoS for a MAC Address

 To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address:

1. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup, and click the Setup QoS Rule button. The

QoS Setup screen displays.

2. Click Add Priority Rule.

3. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address to display the following screen:

4. From the Priority list, select the priority that this device’s traffic should receive relative to

other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. Click Add to add this rule to MAC Device List.

5. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.

6. In the QoS Setup screen, select the T

urn Internet Access QoS On check box.

7. Click Apply.

Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy

 To edit or delete a QoS policy:

1. Select ADV

2. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy to be edited or deleted, and do one of the

following:

• Click Delete to remove the QoS policy

• Click Edit to edit the QoS policy

change the policy settings.

ANCED > QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen.

. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to

3. Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes.

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Access and configure a USB storage drive

This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your WiFi

DSL modem router. The USB port on the WiFi DSL modem router can connect only to USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the WiFi DSL modem router USB port.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• USB Drive Requirements

• ReadySHARE Access

• File-Sharing Scenarios

• USB Storage Basic Settings

• USB Storage Advanced Settings

• Safely Remove a USB Drive

• Media Server Settings

• Specify Approved USB Devices

• Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer

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USB Drive Requirements

The WiFi DSL modem router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table. Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables.

Table 10. USB drive speeds

Bus Speed/Sec

USB 1.1 12 Mbits

USB 2.0 480 Mbits

The WiFi DSL modem router should work with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the WiFi DSL modem router, visit:

http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare

The WiFi DSL modem router supports both read and write access for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and Linux file systems (EXT2 and EXT3).

Note: Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require drivers to

be loaded into the computer before the computer can access the USB device. Such USB devices do not work with the WiFi DSL modem router.

ReadySHARE Access

Once you have set up your WiFi DSL modem router, you can connect any USB storage device and share the contents with other users on your network.

You can access your USB device in any of the following ways:

• On Windows 7, Windows XP

Run, and enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. Click OK.

• On Windows 7, Windows XP

Explorer or Safari, and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

• On Mac OS X (version 10.2 or later), enter smb://readyshare in the address bar

• In My Network Places, enter \\readyshare in the address bar

, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, select Start >

, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, open Internet

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File-Sharing Scenarios

You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. The files can be any Windows, Mac, or Linux file type including text, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MP3 files, pictures, and multimedia. USB drive applications include:

• Sharing multimedia such as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with local and

remote users.

• Sharing resources on your network. You might want to store files in a central location so

that you do not have to power up a computer to perform local sharing. In addition, you can share files between Macintosh, Linux, and Windows computers by using the USB drive as a go-between across the systems.

• Sharing files such as Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and text files with

remote users.

A few common uses are described in the following sections.

Share Photos

You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site.

 To share files with your friends and family:

1. Insert your USB drive into the USB port on the WiFi DSL modem router either directly or

with a USB cable. Computers on your local area network (LAN) can automatically access this USB drive

using a web browser or Microsoft Networking.

2. If you want to specify read-only access or to allow access from the Internet, see USB Storage Advanced Settings on page 67.

Store Files in a Central Location for Printing

This scenario is for a family that has one high-quality color printer directly attached to a computer, but not shared on the local area network (LAN). This family does not have a print server.

• One family member has photos on a Macintosh computer that she wants to print.

• The photo-capable color printer is directly attached to a computer, but not shared on the

network.

• The Mac and PC are not visible to each other on the network.

 To print photos from a Mac on the printer attached to a PC:

1. On the Mac, access the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the address field of a web

browser. Then copy the photos to the USB drive.

2. On the PC, use a web browser or Microsoft Networking to copy the files from the USB drive

to the PC. Then print the files.

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Share Large Files over the Internet

Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The WiFi DSL modem router allows you to share large files such as PowerPoint presentations or .zip files over the Internet. FTP can be used to easily download shared files from the WiFi DSL modem router.

Sharing files with a remote colleague involves the following considerations:

• There are two user accounts: admin and guest. The password for admin is the same one

that you use to access the WiFi DSL modem router. By default, it is password. The guest user account has no password.

• On the FTP site, the person receiving the files should use the guest user account and

enter any password (FTP requires that you type something in the password field).

• Be sure to select the FTP (via Internet) check box in the USB Storage (Advanced

Settings) screen. This option supports both downloading and uploading of files.

Note: You can enable the HTTP (via Internet) option on the USB Storage

(Advanced Settings) screen to share large files. This option supports downloading files only.

USB Storage Basic Settings

You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your WiFi DSL modem router.

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You can access this feature by selecting BASIC > ReadySHARE, or ADVANCED > USB Storage > ReadySHARE. The USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen displays:

By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

 To access your USB device:

1. Click the network device name or the share name in your computer

’s network folders

list.

2. For SMB://readyshare, click Connect.

Note: If you logged in to the WiFi DSL modem router before you

connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in the WiFi DSL modem router screens until you log out and then log back in again.

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Add or Edit a Network Folder

1. You can access this feature by selecting BASIC > ReadyShare > Edit, or ADVANCED

> USB Storage > Advanced Settings.

2. Specify the changes that you want to make:

o add a folder, click Create Network Folder.

• T

o edit a folder, select its radio button, and then click Edit.

3. Y

ou can use this screen to select a folder, to change the share name, or to change the read

access or write access from All - no password to admin. The user name (account name) for All - no password is guest. The password for admin is

the same one that is used to log in to the WiFi DSL modem router. By default, it is password.

4. Click Apply for your changes to take effect.

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USB Storage Advanced Settings

You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device. On the Advanced tab, select USB Storage > Advanced Settings to display the following screen:

You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device.

• Network Device Name.

device connected to the WiFi DSL modem router.

• W

orkgroup. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the workgroup

name is displayed here. The name works only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows.

• Access Method.

- Network Connection. Enabled by default, this connection allows all users on the

LAN to have access to the USB drive.

- HTTP. Enabled by default.

to access the USB drive.

- HTTP (via internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, remote users can

type http://<public IP address>/shares (for example, http://1.1.10.102/shares) or a URL domain name to access the USB drive over the Internet. file uploading only.

- FTP. Disabled by default.

- FTP (via internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, remote users can

access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet. downloading and uploading of files.

The access methods are described here.

The default is readyshare. This name is used to access the USB

You can type http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares

This setting supports

This setting supports both

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Available Network Folders

You might need to scroll down to view this section of the screen.

• Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage.

You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted, and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.

• Read Access and Write Access. Show the permissions and access controls on the

network folder: All - no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the WiFi DSL modem router.

• Folder Name. Full path used by the network folder.

• Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).

• Total Space and Free Space. Show the current utilization of the storage device.

Safely Remove a USB Drive

To safely remove a USB disk drive so that no users can access it, select USB Storage > Basic Settings, or ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settingsf, and click the Safely Remove USB Device button. This procedure takes the drive offline.

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Media Server Settings

By default, the WiFi DSL modem router is set up to act as a Ready DLNA Media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV–compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR’s Digital Entertainer Live.

To view these settings, select ADV following screen:

By default the Enable Media Server check box and the Automatic (when new files are added) radio button are selected. When these options are selected, the WiFi DSL modem router scans for media files whenever new files are added to the ReadySHARE USB hard drive.

ANCED > USB Storage > Media Server to display the

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Specify Approved USB Devices

For more security, you can set up the WiFi DSL modem router to share approved USB devices only. You can access this feature from the Advanced Setup menu on the Advanced tab.

 To set up approved USB devices:

1. Select ADV

displays:

2. Click the Approved Devices button. The USB Drive Approved Devices screen displays:

ANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. The following screen

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This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices. You can remove or add approved USB devices.

3. To add an approved USB device, select it from the Available USB Devices list, and then

click Add.

4. Select the Allow only approved devices check box.

5. Click Apply so that your change takes effect.

If you want to work with another USB device, you have to click the Safely Remove USB Device button for the currently connected USB device. Then connect the other USB device,

and repeat this process.

Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer

To connect to the USB drive from remote computers with a web browser, you have to use the WiFi DSL modem router’s Internet port IP address. If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name, rather than the IP address. You can view the WiFi DSL modem router’s Internet IP address from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen or the ADVANCED Home screen.

Access the WiFi DSL Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP

 To connect to the WiFi DSL modem router’s USB drive using a web browser:

1. Connect to the WiFi DSL modem router by typing ftp:// and the Internet port IP address

in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, for example: ftp://10.1.65.4

If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name, rather than the IP address.

2. Type the account name and password for the account that has access rights to the USB

drive. The user name (account name) for All - no password is guest.

3. The directories of the USB drive that your account has access to are displayed, for example,

share/partition1/directory1. You can now read and copy files from the USB directory.

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6. USB Printer Control

Access and configure a USB printer

This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB printer attached to your WiFi DSL

modem router.

The USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB device such as a printer from

your computer that is connected to the USB port on your router.

The utility has to be installed on each computer on your network from which you want to control

the device. You can download this utility at www.netgear.com/landing/en-us/readyshare.aspx.

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When you launch the USB Control Center utility, a screen similar to the following displays:

This screen is the main screen, which shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and its status.

• Available. The device is available from the computer that you are using.

• W

aiting to Connect. You need to connect to this device from the computer that you are

using. If you are connecting for the first time, you might be prompted to install the device driver.

The following menu selections are available:

• System. Exit the utility.

• T

ools. Access the Control Center Configuration to set up your shared USB device. See

the following section, Control Center Configuration.

• About. V

iew details about the USB Control Center software.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Control Center Configuration

• USB Printer

• Scan with a Multifunction Printer

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Control Center Configuration

Select Tools > Configuration to display the following screen:

Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Select this check box to have the utility

start automatically when you are logged in to Windows.

Timeout. Specify the time-out value for holding the USB resource when it is not in use.

Language. Select the display language for this utility

USB Printer

The first time you use a printer, you need to click Connect. You might be asked to install the driver for this printer. After the driver is installed, the printer status changes to Available.

Note: Some USB printers (for example, HP and Lexmark printer) request

that you do not connect the USB cable until you are prompted by the installation software.

If the USB printer is detected and connected automatically, you need to disconnect the printer

, and then wait for the prompt asking you to click Connect.

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Once the printer shows Available status, the grayed out Paused state no longer displays in the Windows Printers and Faxes window.

This USB printer is ready. The utility does not need to always hold the connection of this USB printer. Once there is any print job for this printer, the USB utility connects to this USB printer automatically, then prints. After the print job is done, the printer status returns to the Paused state.

Scan with a Multifunction Printer

You can use the scan feature of a multifunction printer.

1. Make sure that the printer

2. Click the Network Scanner button.

This procedure activates the scanner window that is used to perform the scans.

’s status shows as Available.

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7. Security

Keep unwanted content out of your network

This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the WiFi DSL modem router to

prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and other devices connected to your network.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic

• Firewall Rules

• Add Custom Services to Allow or Block

• Schedule for Firewall Rules

• Security Event Email Notifications

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Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic

Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a schedule.

1. Select ADV

2. Select one of the keyword blocking options:

• Per Schedule.

• Always.

ANCED > Security > Block Sites to display the following screen:

Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings.

Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen.

3. In the keyword field, enter a keyword or domain, click Add Keyword, and click Apply.

The keyword list supports up to 32 entries. Here are some sample entries:

• Specify XXX to block http://www

• Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suf

• Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access.

 To delete a keyword or domain:

1. Select the keyword you want to delete from the list.

2. Click Delete Keyword, and then Apply to save your changes.

 To specify a trusted computer:

You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking and logging. The computer you exempt has to have a fixed IP address.

1. In the

2. Click Apply to save your changes.

Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address.

.badstuff.com/xxx.html.

fixes such as .edu or .gov.

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Firewall Rules

Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number. This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP packets. For example, a packet that is sent with the destination port number 80 is an HTTP (web server) request.

The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering

ask Force (IETF at http://www.ietf.org/) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.”

T Service numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024–65535 by the authors of the application. many service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices. You can often determine port number information by contacting the publisher of the application, by asking user groups or newsgroups, or by searching.

Although the WiFi DSL modem router already holds a list of

The Firewall Rules screen lets you block or allow specific Internet traffic services by computers on your network.

Note: This feature is for advanced administrators only. Incorrect

configuration can cause serious problems.

 To create firewall rules:

1. Select

ADVANCED > Security > Firewall Rules to display the following screen:

This process is called service blocking or port filtering.

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The Firewall Rules screen lists all firewall rules that have been changed from their default settings. The default rules allow all outgoing traffic and block all incoming traffic.

• To change the firewall rules for outbound traffic, you need to edit them from the

Outbound Services screen as described in Step 2.

• T

o change the firewall rules for inbound traffic, you need to edit them from the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen as described in Port Forwarding and Triggering on page 102.

The Outbound Services and Inbound Services screens list the available services you can allow or block.

You can also define your own custom services to allow or block with the Add Service screen as described in Add Custom Services to Allow or Block on page 80. Once you add your own custom services, they are available on the Outbound Services and Inbound Services screens.

You can also specify whether these services are always allowed or blocked, or allowed or blocked per schedule a

s described in Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 82.

2. Outbound Services. To allow or block an outbound service, click Add to display the

following screen:

Use the Outbound Services screen to define a new outbound firewall rule, or edit an existing rule. The outbound firewall rules are used to block or allow access by computers on your network to services or applications on the Internet.

a. Service. Select the service or application to be covered by this rule. If the service or

application you want does not appear in the list, you have to define it as described in

Add Custom Services to Allow or Block on page 80.

b. Action. Select the action you want for traf

• BLOCK always.

Always block the traffic covered by this rule.

• BLOCK by schedule, otherwise

fic covered by this rule:

Allow. Allow the traffic covered by this rule,

unless it is blocked according to the schedule specified on the Schedule screen in

Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 82.

• ALLOW always.

Always allow the traffic covered by this rule (this selection is the

default setting).

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• ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block. Block the traffic covered by this rule,

unless it is blocked according to the schedule specified on the Schedule screen in

Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 82.

ALLOW rules are useful only when the traffic is already covered by a BLOCK rule. You would use these rules when you want to allow a subset of traffic that is currently blocked by another rule.

c. LAN Users. These settings determine which computers on your network are

affected by this rule, based on their source (LAN) IP address. Select the option you want:

• Any. All local IP addresses are covered by this choice.

• Address range. You have to fill in the Start and End fields when this option is

selected.

• Single address. Enter the required address in the Start field.

d. WAN Servers. These settings determine which Internet locations are covered by the

rule, based on their destination (WAN) IP address. Select the option you want:

• Any. All Internet IP addresses are covered by this choice.

• Address range. You have to fill in the Start and End fields when this option is

selected.

• Single address. Enter the required address in the Start field.

e. Log. This setting determines whether traffic covered by this rule is logged. Select the

action you want:

• Always. This choice always logs traffic that is covered by this rule, whether it

matches or not. (This feature is useful when you are debugging your rules.)

• Never. This choice never logs traffic covered by this rule, whether it matches or

not.

f. Click Apply to have your changes take effect, or click Cancel to return to the

previous screen.

3. Inbound Services. To allow or block an inbound service, click here to set up inbound

firewall rules for gaming or other applications. You are redirected to the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen as described in

4. Click Apply to enable your Firewall Rules selections.

Port Forwarding and Triggering on page 102.

Add Custom Services to Allow or Block

You can define your own incoming and outgoing custom services to allow or block. Once you add your own custom services, they are available on the Outbound Services screen (as described in

Port Forwarding and Triggering on page 102).

Firewall Rules on page 78) and the Inbound Services screen (as described in

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 To add a custom service:

1. Click Add Custom Service to add a service. The Add Service screen displays:

The Add Service screen allows you to specify or edit your own custom service definition. You can then use the custom service when creating firewall rules.

2. To add a service for blocking, first determine which port number or range of numbers is

used by the application.

3. In the Name field, enter a suitable name for this service.

4. In the

Type list, select the correct type for this service (if in doubt, select TCP/UDP):

• TCP

• UDP

• TCP/UDP

5. Enter the starting and ending port numbers. If the application uses a single port number

enter that number in both fields.

6. Click Apply to save your information and return to the previous screen.

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Schedule for Firewall Rules

You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access.

 To specify the firewall rule schedule:

1. Select ADV

2. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services.

• Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the

appropriate check boxes, or select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days.

ime of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format, or select All

• T

Day for 24-hour blocking.

ANCED > Security > Schedule to display the following screen:

3. Select your time zone from the list. If you use daylight saving time, select the Automatically

adjust for daylight savings time check box.

4. Click Apply to save your settings.

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Security Event Email Notifications

To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often.

 To set up email notifications:

1. Select ADV

2. To receive email logs and alerts from the WiFi DSL modem router, select the Turn E-mail

Notification On check box.

3. In the

server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration screen of your email program. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent by email.

4. In the Send to

sent. This email address is also used for the From address. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent by email.

5. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires

authentication check box. Fill in the User Name and Password fields for the outgoing email

server

6. Y

ou can have email alerts sent immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site,

and you can specify that logs are sent automatically.

ANCED > Security > E-mail to display the following screen:

Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail

This Email Address field, enter the email address to which logs and alerts are

If you select the Weekly, Daily, or Hourly option and the log fills up before the specified period, the log is automatically emailed to the specified email address. sent, the log is cleared from the WiFi DSL modem router’s memory. If the WiFi DSL modem router cannot email the log file, the log buffer might fill up. In this case, the WiFi DSL modem router overwrites the log and discards its contents.

7. Click Apply to save your settings.

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8. Administration

Manage your network

This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your WiFi DSL modem

router and home network. See also upgrading or checking the status of your WiFi DSL modem router over the Internet, and Traffic

Meter on page 118 for information about monitoring the volume of Internet traffic passing through

your WiFi DSL modem router’s Internet port.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware

• View WiFi DSL Modem Router Status

• View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access

• Attached Devices

• Manage the Configuration File

• Set Password

• Diagnostics

Remote Management on page 115 for information about

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Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware

The WiFi DSL modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product.

You can use the Check button on the Firmware Upgrade screen to check and update to the latest firmware for your product when new firmware is available.

 To check for new firmware and update your WiFi DSL modem router:

1. Select ADV

2. Click Check.

The WiFi DSL modem router finds new firmware information when any is available.

ANCED > Administration > Router Update to display the following screen:

Click Check.

3. Click Ye

When the upload is complete, your WiFi DSL modem router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you need to reconfigure the WiFi DSL modem router after upgrading.

s to update and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img).

WARNING:

When uploading firmware to the WiFi DSL modem router, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.

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View WiFi DSL Modem Router Status

To view WiFi DSL modem router status and usage information, select ADVANCED Home, or select Administration > Router Status to display the following screen:

Router Information

Hardware Version. The WiFi DSL modem router model.

Firmware Version.

upgrade the WiFi DSL modem router firmware.

GUI Language Version. The localized language of the user interface.

LAN Port.

• MAC Address.

address being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the WiFi DSL modem router.

• IP Address.

modem router. The default is 192.168.1.1.

• DHCP Server. Identifies whether the WiFi DSL modem router’

active for the LAN-attached devices.

The version of the WiFi DSL modem router firmware. It changes if you

The Media Access Control address. This address is the unique physical

The IP address being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the WiFi DSL

s built-in DHCP server is

Internet Port

MAC Address. The Media Access Control address. This address is the unique physical

address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WiFi DSL modem router.

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IP Address. The IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WiFi DSL modem

router. If no address is shown or the address is 0.0.0, the WiFi DSL modem router cannot connect to the Internet.

Active Connection. This shows if the WiFi DSL modem router is using a fixed IP address on

AN. If the value is DHCP Client, the WiFi DSL modem router obtains an IP address

the W dynamically from the ISP.

IP Subnet Mask.

The IP subnet mask being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WiFi DSL

modem router.

Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server addresses being used by the WiFi DSL modem router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses.

Show Statistics Button

On the Router Status screen, in the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button to display the following screen:

Figure 10. System up time and poll interval statistics

System Up Time. The time elapsed since the WiFi DSL modem router was last restarted.

Port.

The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the

screen displays:

• Status. The link status of the port.

• TxPkts.

• RxPkts.

• Collisions.

• Tx B/s.

• Rx B/s.

• Up T

• Poll Interval.

The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.

The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.

The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.

The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.

The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.

ime. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.

The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen.

To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field, and click

Set Interval.

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To stop the polling entirely, click Stop.

Connection Status Button

On the Router Status screen in the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button to view connection status information.

Figure 11. View connection status information

The Release button returns the status of all items to 0. The Renew button refreshes the items. The Close Window button closes the Connection Status screen.

IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the WiFi DSL modem router.

Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway.

communicates with.

DHCP Server. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the WiFi DSL modem router.

DNS Server. network names to IP addresses.

Lease Obtained. The date and time when the lease was obtained.

Lease Expires.

The subnet mask that is assigned to the WiFi DSL modem router.

The IP address for the default gateway that the WiFi DSL modem router

The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of

The date and time that the lease expires.

Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)

The following settings are displayed:

Name (SSID). default names for the 5 GHz ends in -5G to distinguish it from the 2.4-GHz network.

Region. The geographic region where the WiFi DSL modem router is being used. It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the WiFi DSL modem router in some parts of the world.

The wireless network name (SSID) used by the WiFi DSL modem router. The

Channel. Identifies the operating channel of the wireless port being used. The default channel is Auto. When Auto is selected, the WiFi DSL modem router finds the best operating channel available. If you notice interference from nearby devices, you can select a different channel. Channels 1, 6, and 11 do not interfere with each other.

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Mode. Indicates the wireless communication mode: Up to 54 Mbps, Up to 130 Mbps

(default), and Up to 300 Mbps.

Wireless AP. Indicates whether the radio feature of the WiFi DSL modem router is enabled. If this feature is not enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off.

Broadcast Name. Indicates whether the WiFi DSL modem router is broadcasting its SSID.

Wireless Isolation. Indicates whether wireless connections to the WiFi DSL modem router

are prevented.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is configured for this network.

Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)

Name (SSID). The 11N wireless network name (SSID) used by the WiFi DSL modem router.

The default names are NETGEAR-Guest and NETGEAR-5G-Guest.

Wireless AP. Indicates whether the radio feature of the WiFi DSL modem router is enabled. If this feature is not enabled, the Wireless LEDs on the front panel are off.

Broadcast Name. Indicates whether the WiFi DSL modem router is broadcasting its SSID.

Wireless Isolation. Indicates whether wireless connections to the WiFi DSL modem router

are prevented.

Allow guest to access My Local Network. Indicates whether any user who connects to this SSID can access local networks associated with the WiFi DSL modem router.

View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access

The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 256

entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted user.

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Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs screen displays.

The Logs screen shows the following information:

• Date and time.

• Source IP.

• T

arget address. The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which

access was attempted.

• Action. Whether the access was blocked or allowed.

To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button.

To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.

To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button.

The date and time the log entry was recorded.

The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.

Attached Devices

See Attached Devices on page 32.

Manage the Configuration File

The configuration settings of the WiFi DSL Modem Router are stored within the WiFi DSL modem router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings.

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Back Up Settings

 To back up the WiFi DSL modem router’s configuration settings:

1. Select ADV

screen:

2. Click Backup Settings to save a copy of the current settings.

3. Choose a location to store the .cfg file that is on a computer on your network.

ANCED > Administration > Backup Settings to display the following

Restore Configuration Settings

 To restore configuration settings that you backed up:

1. Enter the full path to the file on your network, or click the Browse button to find the file.

2. When you have located the .cfg file, click the Restore button to upload the file to the WiFi

DSL modem router.

Upon completion, the WiFi DSL modem router reboots.

WARNING:

Do not interrupt the reboot process.

Erase

Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the WiFi DSL modem router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password), you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings.

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Either you can use the Restore Factory Settings button on the back of the WiFi DSL modem router (see Factory Settings on page 131), or you can click the Erase button in this screen.

Erase sets the user name to admin, the password to password, and the LAN IP address to

192.168.1.1, and enables the WiFi DSL modem router’s DHCP.

Set Password

This feature allows you to change the default password that is used to log in to the WiFi DSL modem router with the user name admin.

This procedure is not the same as changing the password for wireless access. The label on the bottom of your WiFi DSL modem router shows your unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access (see Label on page 12).

 To set the password for the user name admin:

1. Select ADV

2. Type the old password, and type the new password twice in the fields on this screen.

3. If you want to be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery

check box.

4. Click Apply so that your changes take ef

ANCED > Administration > Set Password to display the following screen:

fect.

Password Recovery

NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router’s user name of admin. Then you have an easy way to recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser.

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 To set up password recovery:

1. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.

2. Select two security questions, and provide answers to them.

3. Click Apply to save your changes.

When you use your browser to access the router, the login window displays. If password recovery is enabled, when you click Cancel, the password recovery process starts. then enter the saved answers to the security questions to recover the password.

Diagnostics

You can perform various diagnostics. For normal operation, these tests are not required.

 To perform diagnostic tests:

You can

1. Select ADV

2. Perform the following diagnostics as needed:

• Ping an IP address or Host Name. Use this test to send a ping packet request to the

specified IP address or host name. request times out (in other words, no reply is received), this result usually means that the destination is unreachable. Note, however, that some network devices can be configured not to respond to a ping.

• Perform a DNS Lookup.

(for example, www.netgear.com) to an IP address. If you need the IP address of a web, FTP, mail, or other server on the Internet, do a DNS lookup to find the IP address.

• Display the Routing T

ANCED > Administration > Diagnostics to display the following screen:

This test is often used to test a connection. If the

A DNS (Domain Name Server) converts the Internet name

able. This operation displays the internal routing table.

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• Reboot the Router. Click this button to perform a remote restart of the router. Use

this operation if the router seems to have become unstable or is not operating normally.

Note: Rebooting breaks any existing connections either to the router (such

as this one) or through the router (for example, LAN users accessing the Internet). However, connections to the Internet are automatically reestablished when possible.

Administration

9. Advanced Settings

Fine-tuning your network

This chapter describes the advanced features of your WiFi DSL modem router. The information

is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the WiFi DSL modem router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Advanced Wireless Settings

• Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)

• Port Forwarding and Triggering

• Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers

• Set Up Port Triggering

• Dynamic DNS

• Static Routes

• Remote Management

• Universal Plug and Play

• IPv6

• Traffic Meter

• USB Settings

D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Advanced Wireless Settings

Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to display the Advanced Wireless Settings screen:

The following settings are available in this screen:

• Enable W

WiFi DSL modem router by clearing this check box. Select this check box again to enable the wireless portion of the WiFi DSL modem router. When the wireless radio is disabled, other members of your household can use the WiFi DSL modem router by connecting their computers to the WiFi DSL modem router with an Ethernet cable.

Note: The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble

urn off wireless signal by schedule. From the Advanced Wireless Settings screen

• T

(with the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box selected for the radio band you want to configure), click the Add a new period button to display the Turn off wireless signal by schedule screen.

ireless Router Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the

Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings.

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You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your WiFi DSL modem router at times when you do not need a wireless connection. For instance, you could turn it off for the weekend if you leave town.

• WPS Settings. You can add WPS devices to your network.

• AP Mode.

• W

ireless Card Access List. From the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, click the Set

You can make the D6300 function as an access point.

Up Access List button to display the Wireless Card Access List screen.

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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

From the Wireless Card Access List screen, click Add to display the Wireless Card

Access Setup screen. On this screen, you can restrict access to your network to specific

devices based on their MAC address.

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Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)

You can set the WiFi DSL Modem Router up to be used as a wireless access point (AP). Doing this setup enables the WiFi DSL modem router to act as a wireless repeater. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless WiFi DSL modem router as a client where the network to which it connects becomes the ISP service.

Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS). A WDS allows a wireless network to be expanded through multiple access points instead of using a wired backbone to link them.

The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario.

Repeater access point

Base station access point

Figure 12. Wireless repeating scenario

Note: If you use the wireless repeating function, you need to select either

WEP or None as a security option in the Wireless Settings screen.

The WEP option displays only if you select the wireless mode Up to

54 Mbps in the Wireless Settings screen.

Wireless Base Station.

The WiFi DSL modem router acts as the parent access point, bridging traffic to and from the child repeater access point, as well as handling wireless and wired local computers. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC address of the child repeater access point.

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Wireless Repeater. The WiFi DSL modem router sends all traffic from its local wireless or

wired computers to a remote access point. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC address of the remote parent access point.

The D6300 WiFi DSL modem router is always in dual-band concurrent mode, unless you turn

f one radio. If you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band, the wireless base

of station or wireless repeater cannot be enabled in the other radio band. However, if you enable the wireless base station in either radio band and use the other radio band as a wireless WiFi DSL modem router or wireless base station, dual-band concurrent mode is not affected.

For you to set up a wireless network with WDS,

the following conditions have to be met for

both access points:

• Both access points have to use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode.

• Both access points have to be on the same LAN IP subnet.

That is, all the access point

LAN IP addresses are in the same network.

• All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) have to be configured to operate in the

same LAN network address range as the access points.

Wireless Repeating Function

Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function to view or change wireless repeater settings for the WiFi DSL modem router.

• Enable Wireless Repeating Function. Select the check box for the 2.4-GHz or 5-GHz

network to use the wireless repeating function.

• Disable W

ireless Client Association. If your WiFi DSL modem router is the repeater,

selecting this check box means that wireless clients cannot associate with it. Only LAN client associations are allowed.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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Contents

1. Hardware Setup

Product Highlights

Product Specifications

Unpack Your New Router

Hardware Features

Label

Back Panel

Front Panel

Side Panel

Position Your Wireless Router

ADSL Microfilters

One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included)

Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included)

Summary

Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Verify the Cabling

2. Get Started with NETGEAR genie

Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP

Gather ISP Information

Wireless Devices and Security Settings

Types of Logins and Access

NETGEAR genie Setup

Use NETGEAR genie after Installation

Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware

WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)

Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network

Manual Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method

3. NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings

Internet Basic Settings

Internet Basic Settings Screen Fields

Attached Devices

Parental Controls

ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer

USB Storage (Basic Settings)

ReadySHARE Cloud

ReadySHARE Printer

Basic Wireless Settings

Wireless Settings Screen Fields

Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase

Guest Networks

Guest Network Wireless Security Options

NETGEAR genie App

NETGEAR genie Mobile App

4. NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home

Setup Wizard

WPS Wizard

Setup Menu

ADSL Setup

WAN Setup

Default DMZ Server

Change the MTU Size

LAN Setup

LAN Setup Screen Settings

Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a DHCP Server

Address Reservation

Quality of Service Setup

5. USB Storage

USB Drive Requirements

ReadySHARE Access

File-Sharing Scenarios

USB Storage Basic Settings

Add or Edit a Network Folder

USB Storage Advanced Settings

Safely Remove a USB Drive

Media Server Settings

Specify Approved USB Devices

Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer

Access the WiFi DSL Modem Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP

6. USB Printer Control

Control Center Configuration

USB Printer

Scan with a Multifunction Printer