Netgear D6300 User Manual
D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router
User Manual
November 2013
202-11039-04
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router
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Contents
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
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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
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1. Hardware Setup
Get to know your wireless router
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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:
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• 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
1
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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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
2
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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• 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
3
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.
NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings
. This name
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