Netgear Nighthawk AC2300 R7000P User manual

Nighthawk AC2300 Smart WiFi

Router

User Manual

Model R7000P

July 2017 202-11702-02

350 E. Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134

USA

Nighthawk AC2300 Smart WiFi Router

Support

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Compliance

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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

Trademarks

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Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Unpack Your Router...............................................................................................	9
Attach the Antennas...............................................................................................	9
Front View............................................................................................................	10
LED Descriptions.................................................................................................	10
Rear Panel...........................................................................................................	12
Position Your Router.............................................................................................	13
Cable Your Router................................................................................................	14
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs...............................................	14
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Network.......................................................................................	17
Wired Connection............................................................................................	17
WiFi Connection..............................................................................................	17
WiFi Connection Using WPS...........................................................................	17
Label...............................................................................................................	18
Types of Logins....................................................................................................	18
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router...........................................................	18
Automatic Internet Setup.................................................................................	18
Log In to the Router........................................................................................	20
Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App....................................................	20
Change the Language.........................................................................................	20
Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App..............................................	21
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard.............................................................................	23
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............................................................	23
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.............................................	23
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login.........................................	24
Specify IPv6 Internet Connections.......................................................................	25
Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses....................................................	26
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................	27
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................	28
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection............................................	29
Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection.........................................................	30
Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection.........................................	31
Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection......................................................	32
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection....................................................	33
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection...................................................	34
Change the MTU Size..........................................................................................	35

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Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
Set Up Parental Controls.....................................................................................	39
Enable Circle With Disney...............................................................................	39
Enable Circle With Disney On Your Router......................................................	39
Enable Circle With Disney Using the Circle App.............................................	40
Enable Standard Parental Controls.................................................................	41
Allow or Block Access to Your Network................................................................	41
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites..................................................................	42
Delete Keywords From the Blocked List...............................................................	43
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer................................................................	44
Block Services From the Internet.........................................................................	44
Manage Network Access Control Lists................................................................	45
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services..........................................	46
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications...........................................................	46
Chapter 5 Network Settings
View or Change WAN Settings............................................................................	49
Set Up a Default DMZ Server..............................................................................	50
Change the Router’s Device Name......................................................................	50
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings........................................................................	51
Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns.............................................	52
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router.................................................	53
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses.................................................................	54
Reserve an IP Address...................................................................................	54
Edit a Reserved IP Address............................................................................	55
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry..............................................................	55
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections.........................................................	56
Specify Basic WiFi Settings.................................................................................	56
Change the WiFi Mbps Settings...........................................................................	58
Change the WiFi Password or Security Level......................................................	58
Set Up a Guest WiFi Network..............................................................................	59
Control the WiFi Radios.......................................................................................	60
Use the WiFi On/Off Button.............................................................................	60
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios..................................................................	60
Set Up a WiFi Schedule.......................................................................................	61
Specify WPS Settings..........................................................................................	61
Manage Implicit Beamforming.............................................................................	62
Manage Airtime Fairness.....................................................................................	63
Manage MU-MIMO..............................................................................................	63
Enable Router Mode............................................................................................	64
Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point...............................................................	64
Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode.......................................................................	65
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group.........................................	66
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group....................................................................	67
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group...........................................................	67
Set Up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port...............................................	69
Custom Static Routes..........................................................................................	70

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Set Up a Static Route......................................................................................	70
Edit a Static Route..........................................................................................	71
Delete a Static Route......................................................................................	72
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management...............................	74
Enable Dynamic QoS......................................................................................	74
Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update................................	74
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play..............................	75
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service.....................................................................	76
Enable or Disable Smart Connect........................................................................	77
Chapter 7 Manage Your Network
Update the Router Firmware................................................................................	79
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router............................................	79
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router........................................................	80
Change the admin Password and Enable Password Recovery...........................	80
Set Up Password Recovery.................................................................................	81
Recover the admin Password..............................................................................	82
View Router Status..............................................................................................	82
Display Internet Port Statistics.............................................................................	83
Check the Internet Connection Status.................................................................	84
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity...........................................................	84
View Devices Currently on the Network...............................................................	85
Monitor Internet Traffic.........................................................................................	86
Manage the Router Configuration File.................................................................	87
Back Up Settings.............................................................................................	87
Erase the Current Configuration Settings........................................................	87
Restore Configuration Settings.......................................................................	88
Remote Access....................................................................................................	88
Set Up Remote Management..........................................................................	89
Use Remote Access........................................................................................	89
Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App............................................	90
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
USB Device Requirements..................................................................................	92
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router.....................................................	92
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows Computer.93
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive.................................................	93
Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac.............	94
Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault.....................................	94
Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine......................................................	95
Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac................................................................	95
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data..................................................	96
Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a USB Hard Disk...................................	96
Use FTP Within the Network................................................................................	97
View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device.......................................	98
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device................................................	99

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Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device.................................................	99
Set Up NETGEAR Downloader.........................................................................	100
Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader.............................................	100
Change the NETGEAR Downloader Settings...............................................	101
Set Up Email Notifications for NETGEAR Downloader.................................	101
Manage NETGEAR Downloader Tasks.........................................................	102
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device..............................................................	102

Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage DevicesThrough the Internet

Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS...................................................................	105
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet..........................................................	105
Your Personal FTP Server.................................................................................	106
Set Up Your Personal FTP Server.................................................................	106
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account...........................................................	107
Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created.......................................	107
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings..............................................................	108
Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet..........................................	109
Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD......................................	109
Create a ReadyCLOUD Account...................................................................	109
Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD.....................................................	109
Chapter 10 Use the Router as a Media Server
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings......................................................	112
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server.....................................	112
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With iTunes.............................................	113
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With the Remote App.............................	114
Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo............................................................	115
Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo............................................................	115
Play Videos on TiVo.......................................................................................	116
Play Music or View Photos on TiVo...............................................................	116
Change the NTP Server.....................................................................................	117
Chapter 11 Share a USB Printer
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer..................................................	119
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility........................................................	119
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility..............................................................	120
Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center................................................	121
View or Change the Status of a Printer..............................................................	122
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer........................................	122
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings.............................................	123
Turn Off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center....................	123
Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center....................	123
Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out....................................................	123
Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set Up a VPN Connection..................................................................................	126
Specify VPN Service in the Router....................................................................	126
Install OpenVPN Software.................................................................................	127

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Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer................................	127
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer.......................................	130
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device................................................	130
Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device.........................................	131
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer.................................................	132
Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media..................................	133
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home...........................................	134
Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.........................................	134
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router............................................	135
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home........................	135
Chapter 13 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
Port Forwarding to a Local Server.....................................................................	137
Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server.....................................................	137
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service........................................................	138
Edit a Port Forwarding Service......................................................................	138
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry.....................................................................	139
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public................................	139
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule.................................	140
Port Triggering....................................................................................................	140
Add a Port Triggering Service........................................................................	141
Enable Port Triggering...................................................................................	142
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering.142
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting
Quick Tips..........................................................................................................	145
Sequence to Restart Your Network...............................................................	145
Check Ethernet Cable Connections..............................................................	145
WiFi Settings.................................................................................................	145
Network Settings...........................................................................................	145
Troubleshoot With the LEDs...............................................................................	145
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On............................	146
Power LED Is Off or Blinking.........................................................................	146
LEDs Never Turn Off.....................................................................................	146
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off.........................................................	146
WiFi LED Is Off..............................................................................................	147
You Cannot Log In to the Router........................................................................	147
You Cannot Access the Internet.........................................................................	147
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing.........................................................................	149
Changes Are Not Saved....................................................................................	149
Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity..........................................................................	149
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility..............................................	150
Test the LAN Path to Your Router..................................................................	150
Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device...............................	151
Chapter 15 Supplemental Information
Factory Settings.................................................................................................	153
Technical Specifications.....................................................................................	154

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This chapter contains the following sections:

•Unpack Your Router on page 9

•Attach the Antennas on page 9

•Front View on page 10

•LED Descriptions on page 10

•Rear Panel on page 12

•Cable Your Router on page 14

•Position Your Router on page 13

•Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs on page 14

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

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Unpack Your Router

Your package contains the Nighthawk AC2300 Smart WiFi Router, the power adapter, and a yellow Ethernet cable.

Figure 1. Package contents

Attach the Antennas

The router comes with three antennas.

To attach the antennas:

1.Remove the antenna caps from the antenna posts on the router.

2.Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the router.

3.Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts.

4. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance.

We recommend that the center antenna be vertical and that you aim the others outward at 45-degree angles, as shown.

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Front View

The router has status LEDs on top and a USB 3.0 port on the front

Figure 2. Front view

LED Descriptions

The following tables describe the LEDs and buttons on the top of the router.

Table 1. LED descriptions

LED	Description

Power

• Solid amber. The router is starting.

•Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed.

•Solid white. The router is ready.

•Blinking white. The firmware is corrupted.

•Off. Power is not supplied to the router.

Internet

• Solid white. The Internet connection is ready.

•Solid amber. The router has detected an Ethernet cable connection to the modem.

•Blinking white. The port is sending or receiving traffic.

•Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.

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Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)

LED	Description

2.4 GHz WiFi

• Solid white. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating.

•Blinking. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.

•Off. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.

5 GHz WiFi

• Solid white. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is operating.

•Blinking. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.

•Off. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off.

USB 3.0 port 1 and USB 2.0 port 2

Ethernet ports 1–4

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

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

•Off. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.

The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections.

•Solid. A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port.

•Blinking. The port is sending or receiving traffic.

•Off. No device is connected to this Ethernet port.

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Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)

LED	Description
WiFi On/Off button with LED	Pressing this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios on and off.
	If this LED is lit, the WiFi radios are on. If this LED is off, the WiFi radios are turned off and you
	cannot use WiFi to connect to the router.
WPS button with LED	This button lets you use WPS to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. The
	WPS LED blinks white during this process and then lights solid white.

Rear Panel

The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure.

Figure 3. Rear panel

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

•Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. If the Reset button is pressed for at least seven seconds and the Power LED blinks white, the router returns to its factory settings. For information about the factory settings, see Factory Settings on page 153.

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

•Internet port. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to a cable modem.

•USB port. USB 2.0 port.

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•Power On/Off button. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the router.

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

Position Your Router

The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router.

Position your router according to the following guidelines:

•Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and within line of sight to your WiFi devices.

•Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.

•Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices.

•Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:

-Ceiling fans

-Home security systems

-Microwaves

-Computers

-Base of a cordless phone

-2.4 GHz cordless phone

•Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these:

-Solid metal doors

-Aluminum studs

-Fish tanks

-Mirrors

-Brick

-Concrete

The following factors might limit the range of your WiFi:

•The thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through.

•Other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router’s signal.

WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access.

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Cable Your Router

Power on your router and connect it to a modem.

Figure 4. Cable your router

To cable your router:

1.Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.

2.Plug in and turn on your modem.

If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in.

3.Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your router.

4.Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.

5.Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router.

Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs

Log in to the router to disable or enable LED blinking. You can also turn off the LEDs.

To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs using the router’s web interface:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field. A login window opens.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. The LED Control Settings page displays.

5.Select an LED control setting:

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•Enable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected. Allows standard LED behavior. This feature is selected by default.

•Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected. Blinking is disabled when data traffic is detected.

•Turn off all LEDs except Power LED. All the LEDs, except the Power LED, are turned off.

6.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

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Connect to the Network and Access the	2
Router

You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter explains the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in.

The chapter contains the following sections:

•Connect to the Network on page 17

•Types of Logins on page 18

•Use a Web Browser to Access the Router on page 18

•Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App on page 20

•Change the Language on page 20

•Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App on page 21

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Connect to the Network

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

Wired Connection

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

To connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable:

1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).

2.Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.

3.Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports.

Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN). A message might display on your computer screen to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected.

WiFi Connection

To find and select the WiFi network:

1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).

2.On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network. The WiFi network name is on the router’s label.

3.Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. The password is on the router’s label.

Your WiFi device connects to the WiFi network.

WiFi Connection Using WPS

You can connect to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi network.

To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:

1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).

2.Check the WPS instructions for your computer or WiFi device.

3.Press the WPS button on the router.

4.Within two minutes, on your computer or WiFi device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions for WPS connections.

Your computer or WiFi device connects to the WiFi network.

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Label

The label on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password), MAC address, and serial number.

Figure 5. Product label

Types of Logins

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

Several types of logins are associated with the router:

•ISP login. The login that your ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.

•WiFi network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the router label.

•Router login. This logs you in to the router interface from a web browser as admin.

Use a Web Browser to Access the Router

When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser to access the router to view or change its settings. When you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your Internet service.

Automatic Internet Setup

You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the router and set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network are using the settings described here.

When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the following information to set up your router:

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•The ISP configuration information for your DSL account

•ISP login name and password

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

If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in.

NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.

To automatically set up your router:

1.Make sure that the router is powered on.

2.Make sure that your computer or WiFi device is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with the preset security settings listed on the label.

Note If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.

3.Launch a web browser.

The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before:

•The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays.

•If you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your browser to start the installation process.

4.Follow the onscreen instructions. The router connects to the Internet.

5.If the browser does not display a router page, do the following:

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

•Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit.

•Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.

•Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.

•If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.

6.If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:

a.Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly.

b.Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.

c.Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page 147. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support.

When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.

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Log In to the Router

When you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser automatically displays the router’s web page. If you want to view or change settings for the router later, you can use a browser to log in to the router’s web page.

To log in to the router:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.

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

Note You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1.The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login window opens.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App

With the NETGEAR Up app, you can easily install your router. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR.

The NETGEAR Up app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices.

To install your router using the NETGEAR Up app:

1.Cable your router.

For more information, see Cable Your Router on page 14.

2.On your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the app store, search for NETGEAR Up, and download the app.

3.On your iOS or Android mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to your router’s WiFi network.

Your router’s WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password) are on the router label.

4.Launch the NETGEAR Up app on your mobile device.

5.Follow the instructions that display on the app to install your router and connect to the Internet.

Change the Language

By default, the language is set to Auto.

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To change the language:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.

2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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

5.When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change. The page refreshes with the language that you selected.

Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App

The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network.The genie app can help you with the following:

•Automatically repair common WiFi network problems.

•Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more.

To use the genie app to access the router:

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

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

3.Launch the genie app.

The genie app dashboard page displays.

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Specify Your Internet Settings	3

Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 23

•Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23

•Specify IPv6 Internet Connections on page 25

•Change the MTU Size on page 35

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Use the Internet Setup Wizard

You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up.

To use the Setup Wizard:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.

2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard page displays.

5.Select the Yes radio button.

If you select the No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23).

6.Click the Next button.

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

When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings.

Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login

To specify the Internet connection settings:

1.Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4.Select Internet.

The Internet Setup page displays.

5.In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, leave the No radio button selected.

6.If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, type it in the Account Name (If Required) field.

7.If your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it in the Domain Name (If Required) field. For the other sections on this page, the default settings usually work, but you can change them.

8.Select an Internet IP Address radio button:

•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 router to which your router connects.

9.Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:

•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 requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.

10.Select a Router MAC Address radio button:

•Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.

•Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer

that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the ISP allows.

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

11.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

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

If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 147.

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login

To view or change the basic Internet setup:

1.Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4.Select Internet.

The Internet Setup page displays.

5.In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, select the Yes radio button.

6.From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method: PPPoE, L2TP, or PPTP.

7.In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address.

8.In the Password field, type the password that you use to log in to your Internet service.

9.If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field.

10.From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect.

11.To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in the Idle Timeout (In minutes) field, type the number of minutes.

This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.

12.Select an Internet IP Address radio button:

•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 router to which your router connects.

13.Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:

•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 requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.

14.Select a Router MAC Address radio button:

•Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.

•Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer

that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the ISP allows.

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

15.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

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

If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 147.

Specify IPv6 Internet Connections

You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.

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To set up an IPv6 Internet connection:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.

2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.

5.From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type:

•If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use.

•If your Internet connection does not use PPPoe or DHCP, or is not fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config.

Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. For more information about IPv6 Internet connection, see the following sections:

•Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 28

•Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 27

•Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection on page 29

•Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection on page 31

•Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection on page 32

•Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection on page 33

•Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection on page 34

6.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses

IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by colons. You can reduce any four-digit group of zeros within an IPv6 address to a single zero or omit it. The following errors invalidate an IPv6 address:

•More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets

•More than four hexadecimal characters in a quartet

•More than two colons in a row

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Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection

To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autoconfiguration:

1.Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.

5.From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config. The page adjusts.

The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

•Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.

•Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.

6.(Optional) In the DHCP User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name.

Most people can leave this field blank, but if your ISP gave you a specific host name, enter it here.

7.(Optional) In the DHCP Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name.

You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name for the IPv4 ISP here. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this field. For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name.

8.Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

•Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.

•Auto Config. This is the default setting.

This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).

9.(Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.

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If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.

10.Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:

•Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets.

•Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.

11.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection

To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection:

1.Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.

5.From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. The page adjusts.

The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

•Connection Type. This field indicates the connection type that is detected.

•Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.

•Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.

6.Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

•Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.

•Auto Config. This is the default setting.

This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).

7.(Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.

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If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.

8.Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:

•Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets.

•Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.

9.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection

The remote relay router is the router to which your router creates a 6to4 tunnel. Make sure that the IPv4 Internet connection is working before you apply the 6to4 tunnel settings for the IPv6 connection.

To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel:

1.Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.

5.From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The page adjusts.

The router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.

6.Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button:

•Auto. Your router uses any remote relay router that is available on the Internet. This is the default setting.

•Static IP Address. Enter the static IPv4 address of the remote relay router. Your IPv6 ISP usually provides this address.

7.Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

•Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function.

•Auto Config. This is the default setting.

This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).

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8.(Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.

If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.

9.Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:

•Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets.

•Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.

10.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection

The 6rd protocol makes it possible to deploy IPv6 to sites using a service provider’s IPv4 network. 6rd uses the service provider’s own IPv6 address prefix. This limits the operational domain of 6rd to the service provider’s network and is under direct control of the service provider.The IPv6 service provided is equivalent to native IPv6. The 6rd mechanism relies on an algorithmic mapping between the IPv6 and IPv4 addresses that are assigned for use within the service provider’s network. This mapping allows for automatic determination of IPv4 tunnel endpoints from IPv6 prefixes, allowing stateless operation of 6rd.

With a 6rd tunnel configuration, the router follows the RFC5969 standard, supporting two ways to establish a 6rd tunnel IPv6 WAN connection:

•Auto Detect mode. In IPv6 Auto Detect mode, when the router receives option 212 from the DHCPv4 option, autodetect selects the IPv6 as 6rd tunnel setting. The router uses the 6rd option information to establish the 6rd connection.

•Manual mode. Select 6rd Tunnel. If the router receives option 212, the fields are automatically completed. Otherwise, you must enter the 6rd settings.

To set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection:

1.Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.

5.From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6rd. The page adjusts.

The page adjusts. The router automactially detects the information in the following sections:

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