Netgear R6080 User Manual

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AC1000 WiFi Router

User Manual

Model R6080

September 2017 202-11754-02

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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router

Unpack Your Router...............................................................................................8

LED Descriptions...................................................................................................9

Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel...............................................9

Router Label........................................................................................................11

Position the Router...............................................................................................11

Cable Your Router................................................................................................12

Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Connect to the Router..........................................................................................14

Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable.........................................14

Join the WiFi Network of the Router................................................................14

Types of Logins...............................................................................................15

Use a Web Browser to Access the Router...........................................................16

Automatic Internet Setup.................................................................................16

Change the Language.........................................................................................17

Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App..............................................18

Manual Method...........................................................................................14

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method...................................................................15

Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard.............................................................................20

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............................................................20

Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.............................................20

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service........21

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP Service...........23

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and L2TP Service...........24

Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection....................................................................25

IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..............................................25

Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................26

Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................27

Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection............................................28

Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection........................................29

Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection........................................................30

Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection....................................................31

Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection...................................................32

Manage the MTU Size.........................................................................................34

MTU Concepts................................................................................................34

Change the MTU Size.....................................................................................35

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Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls.....................................................................................37

Allow or Block Access to Your Network................................................................38

Enable and Manage Network Access Control.................................................38

Manage Network Access Control Lists...........................................................39

Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List............................40

Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List............................41

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites..................................................................42

Set Up Blocking...............................................................................................42

Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List....................................43

Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List............................43

Specify a Trusted Computer............................................................................44

Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules.............44

Chapter 5 Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings

Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Secur ity of the Main Networ k............47

View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings..............47

Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Secur ity.............................................................52

Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security..............................................53

Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network...................................................55

Use WPS With the Push Button Method.........................................................55

Use WPS With the PIN Method.......................................................................56

Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Secur ity of the Guest Network..........57

Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios.......................................................................60

Chapter 6 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

Manage the WAN Secur ity Settings.....................................................................63

Set Up a Default DMZ Server..............................................................................63

Manage IGMP Proxying.......................................................................................64

Manage VPN Pass-Through................................................................................65

Manage NAT Filtering..........................................................................................65

Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway........................................................66

Manage the LAN IP Address Settings.................................................................66

Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings...............................................67

Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool.............................................................68

Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses.................................................................69

Reserve a LAN IP Address.............................................................................69

Change a Reserved IP Address......................................................................70

Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry............................................................70

Disable the Built-In DHCP Server........................................................................71

Change the Router’s Device Name......................................................................71

Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes.........................................................72

Set Up a Static Route......................................................................................73

Change a Static Route....................................................................................74

Remove a Static Route...................................................................................74

Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group.........................................75

Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group....................................................................75

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Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group...........................................................76

Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play.................................78

Chapter 7 Manage the Router

Update the Firmware of the Router......................................................................80

Check for New Firmware and Update the Router............................................80

Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router................................81

Change the admin Password...............................................................................82

Set Up Password Recovery.................................................................................83

Recover the admin Password..............................................................................83

Manage the Configuration File of the Router.......................................................84

Back Up the Settings.......................................................................................84

Restore the Settings........................................................................................84

Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings................................................85

Use the Reset Button......................................................................................85

Erase the Settings...........................................................................................86

View the Status and Statistics of the Router........................................................87

View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings..........87

Display Internet Port Statistics........................................................................87

Check the Internet Connection Status............................................................88

Manage the Activity Log.......................................................................................89

View, Email, or Clear the Logs........................................................................89

Specify Which Activities Are Logged...............................................................90

View Devices Currently on the Network...............................................................90

Chapter 8 Manage the Advanced WiFi Features

Set Up a WiFi Schedule.......................................................................................93

Manage the WPS Settings...................................................................................93

Manage Advanced WiFi Settings.........................................................................94

Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only.......................................................95

Chapter 9 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications..........98

Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application.........................98

Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application................99

Change a Port Forwarding Rule....................................................................100

Remove a Por t Forwarding Rule...................................................................101

Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public................................101

How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule.................................102

Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications......................................102

Add a Port Triggering Rule............................................................................103

Change a Port Triggering Rule......................................................................104

Remove a Por t Triggering Rule.....................................................................105

Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering.......................................................105

Disable Port Triggering..................................................................................106

Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat........................106

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Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Reboot the Router From Its Web Interface.........................................................109

Quick Tips..........................................................................................................109

Sequence to Restart Your Network...............................................................109

Check Ethernet Cable Connections..............................................................109

WiFi Settings.................................................................................................110

Network Settings...........................................................................................110

Troubleshoot With the LEDs...............................................................................110

Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On............................110

Power LED Is Off or Blinking.........................................................................110

Power LED Stays Amber...............................................................................111

Internet or Ethernet LEDs Are Off.................................................................111

WiFi LED Is Off..............................................................................................111

You Cannot Log In to the Router........................................................................111

You Cannot Access the Internet.........................................................................112

Check the WAN IP Address...........................................................................112

Troubleshoot PPPoE.....................................................................................113

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing.....................................................................114

Changes Are Not Saved....................................................................................114

Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity..........................................................................115

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility..............................................115

Test the LAN Path to Your Router..................................................................115

Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device...............................116

Appendix A Supplemental Information

Factory Settings.................................................................................................118

Technical Specifications.....................................................................................121

Hardware Overview of the Router

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Unpack Your Router on page 8

• LED Descriptions on page 9

• Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel on page 9

• Router Label on page 11

• Position the Router on page 11

• Cable Your Router on page 12

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

netgear.com/support.

Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at

downloadcenter.netgear .com.You can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior

of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware. In this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are interchangeable.

Unpack Your Router

The box contains the following items.

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Figure 1. Package contents

Table 1. Legend

Router1. Ethernet cable2. Power adapter3.

In some regions, a CD is included in the package.

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LED Descriptions

The following table describes the LEDs on the router.

Table 2. LED descriptions

DescriptionLED

Power LED

WiFi LED

Internet LED

Ethernet ports 1–4 LED

Solid green.The power is on, and the router is ready. Blinking green. A firmware update is in progress. Off. Power is not supplied to the router.

Solid green.The wireless radio is operating. Off.The wireless radio is off.

Solid green.The Internet connection is ready. Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.

Solid green. A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port. Off. No device is connected to this Ethernet port.

Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel

The back panel of the router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector.

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Figure 2. Router back panel

In addition to the two antennas, the back panel contains the following components:

• Reset/WPS button.This button can be used to reboot and reset the router and connect WPS-enabled

devices to the router depending on how long the button is pressed:

- Reboot the router. Press the button for less than 5 seconds to reboot the router.

- Connect WPS-enabled devices. Press the button for about 5 to 10 seconds until the WiFi LED

blinks amber.

- Reset the router to its factory default settings. Press the button for more than 10 seconds until

all the LEDs blink green.

• Ethernet LAN ports. Use the f our F ast Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to LAN devices.

• Internet WAN port. Use the blue Fast Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to a modem.

• 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.

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Router Label

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

Figure 3. Router label

Position the Router

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

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

Position the router according to the following guidelines:

• Place the 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

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- 2.4 GHz cordless phone

- 5 GHz cordless phone

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

as these:

- Solid metal door

- Aluminum studs

- Fish tanks

- Mirrors

- Brick

- Concrete

If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference.

Cable Your Router

The following image shows how to cable your router:

Figure 4. Router cabling

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 blue Ethernet cable that came with your

router.

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

5. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the back panel of the router.

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Connect to the Network and Access the Router

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

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Connect to the Router on page 14

• Use a Web Browser to Access the Router on page 16

• Change the Language on page 17

• Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App on page 18

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Connect to the Router

During and after installation, 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 of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable

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.

Join the WiFi Network of the Router

Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add a WiFi device such as a WiFi-enabled computer, an iPhone, an iPad, another mobile device, or a gaming device to the WiFi network of the router.

Manual Method

On the WiFi de vice that you want to connect to the router , you can use the software application that manages your WiFi connections.

To connect a device manually to the WiFi network of the router:

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

2. On the WiFi de vice that you w ant to connect to your router, open the software application that manages

your WiFi connections. This software scans for all WiFi networks in your area.

3. Look for the router’s network and select it.

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If you did not change the name of the network during the setup process, look for the def ault WiFi network name (SSID) and select it.The default SSID is on the router label.

4. Enter the router WiFi password.

The default WiFi password (also referred to as the network key or passphrase) is also on the router label.

5. Click the Connect button.

The device connects to the WiFi network of the router.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home netw ork while maintaining security .To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect), make sure that all WiFi de vices 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 router so that every device in the network supports the same security settings.

To use WPS to connect a computer or mobile device to the WiFi network of the router:

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

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

3. Press the Reset/WPS button of the router for about 5 to 10 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks amber.

4. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your computer or mobile device, or follow the WPS

instructions that came with the device. The WPS process automatically sets up the de vice with the network passw ord and connects the de vice

to the WiFi network of the router. For more information, see Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network on page 55.

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:

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• 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 inf ormation needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, y ou might need the following information to set up your router:

• 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.

Using the installation assistant, basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.

To automatically set up your router:

1. Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button.

2. Make sure that your computer or mobile de vice is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired)

or over WiFi with the preset security settings listed on the label.

If you want to change the router’ s WiFi settings , use a wired connection to avoid being

Note

disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.

3. Launch a web browser.

The browser goes to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR installation assistant displays.

4. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, enter http://www.routerlogin.net

in the address field.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

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The router connects to the Internet.

6. If the browser does not display the installation assistant page, do the following:

• Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four 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.

7. 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 112.

If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support.

Log In to the Router

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

To log in to the router:

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

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

You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1.The procedures

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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.

Change the Language

By default, the language is set as Auto.You can change the language.

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To change the language:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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. 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 NETGEAR genie® app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network.The app also includes remote access, which lets you manage your network away from home.

To use the genie app to access the router:

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

2. Click the appropriate Download button.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or WiFi-enabled computer .

4. Launch the genie app.

The genie app dashboard displays.

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Specify Your Internet Settings

Usually , the quick est wa y to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the NETGEAR installation assistant 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 20

• Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 20

• Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 25

• Manage the MTU Size on page 34

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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 installation assistant pages that displays 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 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 > 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 20).

6. Click the Next button.

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

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

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

Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login

You can manually specify the connection settings for an Internet service for which you do not need to log in.

Use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to the Internet.

To specify the connection settings for an Internet service for which you do not need to log in:

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

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

A login window opens.

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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 Internet.

The Internet Setup page displays.

5. Leave the Does your Internet connection require a login? 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.

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service

You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you must log in. Use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to the Internet.

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To specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you must log in:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 Internet.

The Internet Setup page displays.

5. Select the Does your Internet connection require a login? Yes radio button.

The page adjusts.

6. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPPoE as the encapsulation method.

The page adjusts.

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.

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• 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 112.

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP Service

You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPTP Internet service for which you must log in. Use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to the Internet.

To specify the connection settings for a PPTP Internet service for which you must log in:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 Internet.

The Internet Setup page displays.

5. Select the Does your Internet connection require a login? Yes radio button.

The page adjusts.

6. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPTP as the encapsulation method.

The page adjusts.

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

10. 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.

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11. If your ISP gave y ou fix ed IP addresses and a connection ID or name , type them in the My IP Address,

Subnet Mask, Server Address, Gateway IP Address, and Connection ID/Name fields.

If your ISP did not give you IP addresses, a connection ID, or name, leave these fields blank.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and L2TP Service

You can manually specify the connection settings for an L2TP Internet service for which you must log in. Use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to the Internet.

To specify the connection settings for an L2TP Internet service for which you must log in:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 Internet.

The Internet Setup page displays.

5. Select the Does your Internet connection require a login? Yes radio button.

The page adjusts.

6. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select L2TP as the encapsulation method.

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The page adjusts.

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

10. 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.

11. If your ISP gave y ou fix ed IP addresses and a connection ID or name , type them in the My IP Address,

IP Subnet Mask, Server Address, and Gateway IP Address fields.

If your ISP did not give you IP addresses, a connection ID, or name, leave these fields blank.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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

Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection

The router supports many different types of IPv6 Internet connections for which you can specify the settings manually.

IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses

The router can support an IPv6 Internet connection through the following connection types:

• Auto Detect. For information, see Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 26.

• Auto Config. For information, see Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 27.

• 6to4 tunnel. For information, see Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection on page 28.

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• Pass-through. For information, see Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection on page 29.

• Fixed. For information, see Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection on page 30.

• DHCP. For information, see Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection on page 31.

• PPPoE. For information, see Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection on page 32.

Which connection type you must use depends on your IPv6 ISP. Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you.

• If your ISP did not provide details, use the 6to4 tunnel connection type (see Set Up an IPv6 6to4 T unnel

Internet Connection on page 28).

• If you are not sure what type of IPv6 connection the router uses, use the Auto Detect connection type,

which lets the router detect the IPv6 type that is in use (see Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet

Connection on page 26).

• If your Internet connection does not use pass-through, a fixed IP address, DHCP, or PPPoE but is IPv6,

use the Auto Config connection type, which lets the router autoconfigure its IPv6 connection (see Use

Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 27).

When you enable IPv6 and select any connection type other than IPv6 pass-through, the router starts the stateful packet inspection (SPI) firew all function on the W AN interf ace.The router creates connection records and checks every inbound IPv6 packet. If the inbound packet is not destined to the router itself and the router does not expect to receive such a packet, or the packet is not in the connection record, the router blocks this packet.This function works in two modes: In secured mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.

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

Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection

To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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.

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

The IPv6 page displays. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

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

• Router’s IPv6 Ad dress 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 Ad dress 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 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 netw ork (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. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection

To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autoconfiguration:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 IPv6 page displays. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

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• Router’s IPv6 Ad dress on WAN.This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s

• Router’s IPv6 Ad dress on LAN.This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’ s

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 IPv6 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.

9. 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 netw ork (the LAN).

10. (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.

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection

The remote relay router is the device 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 computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

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

A login window opens.

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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 IPv6 page displays. 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 IPv6 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.

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

10. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection

In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with tw o ports (LAN and W AN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets.The router does not process any IPv6 header packets.

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To set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 Pass Through.

The page adjusts, but no additional fields display.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection

To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 Fixed.

The IPv6 page displays.

6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection:

• IPv6 Address/Prefix Length.The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router WAN interface.

• Default IPv6 Gateway.The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gatew ay f or the router’s W AN interface .

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• Primary DNS Server.The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the

router.

• Secondary DNS Server.The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for

the router.

If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that are

Note

configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually

Set Up the Internet Connection on page 20.)

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 netw ork (the LAN).

8. In the IPv6 Address/Prefix Length fields, specify the static IPv6 address and prefix length of the router’ s

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

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection

To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 DHCP.

The IPv6 page displays. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

• Router’s IPv6 Ad dress 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

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indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.

• Router’s IPv6 Ad dress on LAN.This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’ s

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.

8. Select an IPv6 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.

9. 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 netw ork (the LAN).

10. (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.

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection

To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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.

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The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The IPv6 page displays.

5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE.

The IPv6 page displays. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

• Router’s IPv6 Ad dress on WAN.This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s

• Router’s IPv6 Ad dress on LAN.This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’ s

6. In the Login field, enter the login information for the ISP connection.

This is usually the name that you use in your email address. For example, if your main mail account is JerAB@ISP.com, you would type JerAB in this field. Some ISPs (like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that you use your full email address when you log in. If your ISP requires your full email address, type it in this field.

7. In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection.

8. In the Service Name field, enter a service name.

If your ISP did not provide a service name, leave this field blank.

The default setting of the Connection Mode menu is Always On to provide a steady

Note

IPv6 connection.The router never terminates the connection. If the connection is terminated, for example, when the modem is turned off, the router attempts to reestablish the connection immediately after the PPP oE connection becomes availab le again.

9. Select an IPv6 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 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 netw ork (the LAN).

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11. (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.

12. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage the MTU Size

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

MTU Concepts

When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path uses a lower maximum transmission unit (MTU) setting than the other devices, the data packets must be split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.

The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another.

Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:

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

either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting.These web-based applications might require an MTU change:

- A secure website that does not open or displays only part of a web page

- Yahoo email

• You use VPN and experience severe performance problems.

• You used a program to optimize MTU for perf ormance reasons and now you are experiencing connectivity

or performance problems.

If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away.The following table describes common MTU sizes and applications.

Table 3. Common MTU sizes

ApplicationMTU

1500

The largest Ethernet packet size.This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the def ault value f or NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches.

Used in PPPoE environments.1492 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)1472

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Table 3. Common MTU sizes (Continued)

ApplicationMTU

Used in some DHCP environments.1468 Used in PPPoA environments.1458 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.1436

Change the MTU Size

WARNING:

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

To change the MTU size:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > WAN Setup.

The WAN Setup page displays.

5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 to 1500.

The normal maximum transmit unit (MTU) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for PPTP connections.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Control Access to the Internet

The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Set Up Parental Controls on page 37

• Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 38

• Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites on page 42

• Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 44

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Set Up Parental Controls

The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home page, your browser goes to the

Parental Controls website.You can learn more about Parental Controls or download the application.

After you set up and enable Parental Controls, you can change the web filtering level for each device on the network through the network map page on the genie app.

To set up Parental Controls:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 Parental Controls.

The Parental Controls website opens.

5. Click the button for the app or version that you want to download and use.

6. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the genie app.

7. Open the genie app and select Parental Controls.

After installation, Parental Controls automatically starts.

8. Click the Next button, read the note, and click the Next button again.

Because Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account.

9. Select a radio button as follows:

• If you already own an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected.

• If you do not own an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button.

If you are creating an account, the Create a free OpenDNS account page displays. Do the following:

a. Complete the fields. b. Click the Next button.

After you log on or create your account, the filtering level page displays.

10. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click the Next button.

The Setup is complete page displays.

11. Click the Take me to the status screen button.

The Status page displays. Parental Controls are now set up for the router.

12. To enable Parental Controls, click the Enable Live Parental Controls button.

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After you set up and enable Parental Controls, you can change the web filtering level for each device on the network through the network map page of the genie app.

Allow or Block Access to Your Network

You can use access control to block or allow access of devices to your network.You define access by selecting or specifying the MAC addresses of the wired and WiFi de vices that either can access y our entire network or are blocked from accessing your entire network.

Enable and Manage Network Access Control

When you enable access control, you must select whether new devices are allowed to access the network or are blocked from accessing the network. By default, currently connected devices are allowed to access the network, but you can also block these devices from accessing the network.

To set up network access control:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Security > Access Control.

The previous figure shows two WiFi devices connected.

5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box.

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You must select this check box before you can specify an access rule and use the Allow and Block buttons.When the Turn on Access Control check box is cleared, all devices are allowed to connect, even if a device is in the list of blocked devices.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

7. Select an access rule for new devices:

• Allow all new devices to connect.With this setting, if you add a new device, it can access your

network.You do not need to enter its MAC address on this page.We recommend that you leave this radio button selected.

• Block all new devices from connecting.With this setting, if you add a new device, before it can

access your network, you must enter its MAC address for an Ethernet connection and its MAC address for a WiFi connection in the allowed list. F or more inf ormation, see Manage Network Access

Control Lists on page 39.

The access rule does not affect previously blocked or allowed devices. It applies only to devices joining your network in the future after you apply these settings.

8. To manage access for currently connected computers and devices, do the following:

• If you block ed all new de vices from connecting, to allow the computer or de vice that you are currently

using to continue to access the network, select the check box ne xt to y our computer or de vice in the table, and click the Allow button.

• To either continue to allow or to block other computers and devices that are currently connected,

select the check box next to the computer or device in the table, and click either the Allow button or the Block button.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage Network Access Control Lists

You can use access control to block or allow access to your netw ork. An access control list (ACL) functions with the MAC addresses of wired and WiFi devices that can either access y our entire network or are block ed from accessing your entire network.

The router can detect the MAC addresses of devices that are connected to the network and list the MAC addresses of devices that were connected to the network.

Each network device owns a MAC address, which is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F (uppercase or lowercase) only, and separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01).Typically, the MAC address is on the label of the WiFi card or network interface device . If you cannot see the label, you can displa y the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer.Y ou might also find the MAC addresses through the router web interface (see View

Devices Currently on the Network on page 90).

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Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List

If you set up an access list that blocks all ne w de vices from accessing your network, y ou must specify which devices are allowed to access your network.

To add or remove devices that are allowed:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Security > Access Control.

The Access Control page displays.

5. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link.

A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not connected but allowed to access the network.

6. To add a device to the allowed list, do the following: a. Click the Add button.

The Add Allowed Device page displays.

b. Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to allow. c. On the Add Allowed Device page, click the Apply button.

The device is added to the allowed list on the Access Control page.

7. To remove a device from allowed list, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device.

b. Click the Delete button.

The device is removed from the allowed list.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List

If you set up an access list that allows all new devices to access your network but you want to block some devices from accessing your network, you must specify the devices that you want to block.

To add or remove devices that are blocked:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Security > Access Control.

The Access Control page displays.

5. Click the View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network link.

A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not connected and are blocked from accessing the network.

6. To add a device to the blocked list, do the following: a. Click the Add button.

The Add Blocked Device page displays.

b. Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to block. c. On the Add Blocked Device page, click the Apply button.

The device is added to the blocked list on the Access Control page.

7. To remove a device from blocked list, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device.

b. Click the Delete button.

The device is removed from the blocked list.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

You can block keywords and domains (websites) to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. By default, keyword blocking is disabled and no domains are blocked.

Set Up Blocking

You can set up blocking of specific ke ywords and domains to occur continuously or according to a schedule.

To set up keyword and domain blocking:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Security > Block Sites.

The Block Sites page displays.

5. Specify a keyword blocking option:

• Per Schedule. Use keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set.

For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 44.

• Always. Use keyword blocking continuously.

6. In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain.

Here are some sample entries:

• Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html.

• Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov.

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

7. Click the Add Keyword button.

The keyword or domain is added to the Block sites containing these keywords or domain names field (which is also referred to as the blocked list).

8. To add more keywords or domains, repeat Step 6 and Step 7.

The keyword list supports up to 32 entries.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List

If you no longer need a keyword or domain on the blocked list, you can remove the keyword or domain.

To remove a keyword or domain from the blocked list:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Security > Block Sites.

The Block Sites page displays.

5. In the Block sites containing these keywor ds or domain names field, select the ke yword or domain.

6. Click the Delete Keyword button.

The keyword or domain is removed from the blocked list.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List

You can simultaneously remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list.

To remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Security > Block Sites.

The Block Sites page displays.

5. Click the Clear List button.

All keywords and domains are removed from the blocked list.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Specify a Trusted Computer

You can exempt one trusted device from b locking and logging.The device that you exempt must be assigned a fixed (static) IP address.

To specify a trusted device:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Security > Block Sites.

The Block Sites page displays.

5. Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites check box.

6. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address of the trusted device.

The first three octets of the IP address are automatically populated and depend on the IP address that is assigned to the router on the LAN Setup page.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules

You can set up a schedule that you can apply to keyword blocking and outbound firewall rules. The schedule can specify the days and times that these features are active. After you set up the schedule,

if you want it to become active, you must apply it to keyword blocking (see Set Up Blocking on page 42). Without a schedule, you can only enable or disable these features. By default, no schedule is set.

To set up a schedule:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Security > Schedule.

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The Schedule page displays.

5. Set up the schedule for blocking:

• Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block access or specify that

blocking occurs on every day by selecting the Every Day check box. By default, the Every Day check box is selected.

• Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time for blocking in 24-hour format or select the All

Day check box for 24-hour blocking. By default, the All Day check box is selected.

6. From the Time Zone menu, select your time zone.

7. If you live in an area that observes daylight saving time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight

savings time check box.

If the router synchronizes its internal clock with a time server on the Internet and you

Note

selected the correct time zone, the Current Time field displays the correct date and time.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Manage the Basic WiFi Netw ork Settings

This chapter describes how you can manage the basic WiFi netw ork settings of the router. F or inf ormation about the advanced WiFi settings, see Manage the Advanced WiFi Features on page 92.

The chapter includes the following sections:

• Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 47

• Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network on page 55

• Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network on page 57

• Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios on page 60

For information about setting up an access control list (ACL) and managing WiFi access for enhanced security , see Control Access to the Internet on page 36.

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

The router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory .The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for e very device to protect and maximize your WiFi security.You can find the preset SSID and password on the router label (see Router Label on page 11).

IMPORTANT:

If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store the note in a safe place where you can easily find it.

View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings

You can view or change the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security. The router is a dual-band WiFi access point that simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11b/g/n devices and the 5 GHz band for

802.11a/n/ac devices.

If you change the WiFi settings of the router’s main network, use a wired connection to

Tip

avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.

To view or change the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security settings:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 Wireless.

The Wireless Network page displays.

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

The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Network page.

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DescriptionField

Region

Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n)

Name (SSID)

Channel

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

Note

The SSID is the 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays.The default SSID is also printed on the router label.

Note

From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an individual channel.The default selection is Auto.

Note

It might not be legal to operate the router in a region other than the regions listed in the menu. If y our country or region is not listed, check with your local government agency.

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

In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (sho wn by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this situation occurs , experiment with different channels to see which is the best.

Mode

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

Note

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

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

• Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode.This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b

devices to join the network but limits 802.11n de vices to functioning at up to 54 Mbps.

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

WiFi networks.This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 145 Mbps.

• Up to 300 Mbps. Performance mode.This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and

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

WP A-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if y our

Note

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

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DescriptionField

Enable SSID Broadcast

Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence

Security Options

This information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network. If you change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the router’s WiFi network:

• None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the WiFi network.

We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi network.

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

superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.The WEP option displays only if you select Up to 54 Mbps from the Mode menu. For information about configuring WEP, see Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security on page

52.

• WPA2-PSK [AES].This option is the default setting.This type of security enables WiFi devices that support

WP A2 to join the router’ s 2.4 GHz WiFi network. If y ou did not change the passphrase, the def ault passphrase displays.The default passphrase is printed on the router label.WP A2 provides a secure connection b ut some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security. If you change the passphrase, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.To join the router’s WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

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

or WPA2 to join the router’s 2.4 GHz WiFi network. Howe v er , WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps. To use this type of security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phr ase of 8 to 63 characters.To join the router’s WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

• WPA/WPA2 Enterprise.This type of security requires that your WiFi network can access a RADIUS server.

For information about configuring WPA/WP A2 Enterprise, see Configure WPA/WP A2 Enterprise WiFi Security on page 53.

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

By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi networks in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi netw orks are present in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box to increase the WiFi speed to the maximum supported speed.

Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac)

Name (SSID)

The SSID is the 5 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays.The default SSID is also printed on the router label.

Note

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

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DescriptionField

Channel

Mode

From the Channel menu, select an individual channel for a 5 GHz SSID.The default channel depends on your selection from the Region menu.

In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the

Note

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

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

Note

selecting different channels for adjacent APs .We recommend a channel spacing of four channels between adjacent APs.

From the appropriate Mode menu, select one of the follo wing modes for a 5 GHz SSID:

• Up to 87 Mbps. Legacy mode.This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a

devices to join the selected WiFi netw ork in the 5 GHz band of the network but limits

802.11ac and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 87 Mbps.

• Up to 200 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring

WiFi networks.This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but limits 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 200 Mbps.

• Up to 433 Mbps. Performance mode.This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and

802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi netw ork in the 5 GHz band of the network and allows 802.11ac devices to function at up to 433 Mbps.This mode is the default mode.

Mode

Enable SSID Broadcast

From the appropriate Mode menu, select one of the follo wing modes for a 5 GHz SSID:

• Up to 144 Mbps. Legacy mode.This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a

devices to join the selected WiFi netw ork in the 5 GHz band of the network but limits

802.11ac and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 173 Mbps.

• Up to 300 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring

WiFi networks.This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but limits 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 400 Mbps.

• Up to 650 Mbps. Performance mode.This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and

802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi netw ork in the 5 GHz band of the network and allows 802.11ac devices to function at up to 867 Mbps.This mode is the default mode.

By default, for an SSID in the 5 GHz band, the router broadcasts the SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists.To turn off an SSID broadcast, clear the appropriate Enable SSID Broadcast check box.Turning off an SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the router.

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DescriptionField

Security Options

This information applies to the 5 GHz WiFi network. If you change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the router’s WiFi network:

• None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the selected WiFi

network in the 5 GHz band of the WiFi network.We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi network.

• WPA2-PSK [AES].This option is the default setting.This type of security enables WiFi devices that support

WPA2 to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the WiFi network. If you did not change the passphrase, the default passphrase displays. The default passphrase is printed on the router label.WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security. If you change the passphrase, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.To join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

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

or WPA2 to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the WiFi netw ork. Ho we v er, WP A-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps. To use this type of security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phr ase of 8 to 63 characters .To join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

• WPA/WPA2 Enterprise.This type of security requires that your WiFi network can access a RADIUS server.

For information about configuring WPA/WP A2 Enterprise, see Configure WPA/WP A2 Enterprise WiFi Security on page 53.

6. Click the Apply button.

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

network.

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

If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:

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

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

• If your computer or mobile device is trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before

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

• Does your computer or mobile device display as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently

on the Network on page 90.) If it does, it is connected to the network.

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

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Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security

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

If you want to change the WiFi settings of the router’s main netw ork, use a wired connection

Tip

to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.

To configure WEP security:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 Wireless.

The Wireless Network page displays.

If you are configuring a guest network, select Guest Network instead.The Guest

Note

Network Settings page displays. In this situtation disregard Step 5 and go to Step 6.

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

The page adjusts to display the WEP radio button.

If you are configuring a guest network, disregard this step.Note

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

encryption security.

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

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

10. Enter a value for the key:

• For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F).The key values are not

case-sensitive.

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

not case-sensitive.

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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

If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:

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

• If your computer or mobile device is trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before

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

• Does your computer or mobile device display as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently

on the Network on page 90.) If it does, it is connected to the network.

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

Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security

Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is an enterprise-level method for centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management.To enable the router to provide WPA and WPA2 enterprise WiFi security, the WiFi network that the router provides must be able to access a RADIUS server.

If you want to change the WiFi settings of the router’s main netw ork, use a wired connection

Tip

to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.

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To configure WPA and WPA2 enterprise security:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 Wireless.

The Wireless Network page displays.

If you are configuring a guest network, select Guest Network instead.The Guest

Note

Network Settings page displays.

5. In the Security Options section below either the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section or the Wireless

Network (5GHz a/n/ac) section, select the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise radio button.

6. In the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise section, enter the settings as described in the following table.

DescriptionField

Encryption mode

From the Encryption Mode menu, select the encryption mode:

• WPA [TKIP] +WPA2 [AES].This type of security enables WiFi devices

that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the router’s WiFi network.This is the default mode.

• WPA2 [AES].WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi

devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select WPA [TKIP] + WPA2 [AES] security .

Group Key Update Interval

RADIUS server IP Address

Enter the interval in seconds after which the RADIUS group key is updated. The default interval is 3600 seconds.

Enter the IPv4 address of the RADIUS server to which the WiFi network can connect.

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DescriptionField

RADIUS server Port

RADIUS server Shared Secret

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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

If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:

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

• If your computer or mobile device is trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before

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

• Does your computer or mobile device display as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently

on the Network on page 90.) If it does, it is connected to the network.

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

Enter the number of the port on the router that is used to access the RADIUS server for authentication.The default port number is 1812.

Enter the shared secret (RADIUS password) that is used between the router and the RADIUS server during authentication of a WiFi user.

Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network

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

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

WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. If your router network is open (no WiFi security is set, which is not the default setting for the router), connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA and WPA2 WiFi security on the router network and generates a random passphrase.You can view this passphrase (see

Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 47).

Use WPS With the Push Button Method

For you to use the push b utton method to connect a WiFi de vice to the router’ s WiFi netw ork, the WiFi de vice that you are trying to connect must provide either a physical button or a software button.You can use the

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physical button and software button to let a WiFi device join only the main WiFi network, not the guest WiFi network.

To let a WiFi device join the router’s main WiFi network using WPS with the push button method:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > WPS Wizard.

The page displays a description of the WPS method.

5. Click the Next button.

The Add WPS Client page displays. By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected.

6. Either click the button onscreen or press the Reset/WPS button on the router.

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

During this time, the WiFi LED on the top panel of the router blinks green.

7. Within two minutes, go to the WiFi device and press its WPS button to join the router’ s main WiFi network

without entering a password. After the router establishes a WPS connection, the WiFi LED lights solid g reen and the Add WPS Client

page displays a confirmation message.

8. To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the router’s main WiFi network, select BASIC > Attached

Devices.

The WiFi device displays onscreen.

Use WPS With the PIN Method

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

To let a WiFi device join the router’s WiFi network using WPS with the PIN method:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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.

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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 > WPS Wizard.

The page displays a description of the WPS method.

5. Click the Next button.

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

6. Select the PIN Number radio button.

The Add WPS Client page displays.

7. In the Enter Client’s PIN field, enter the PIN number of the WiFi device.

8. Click the Next button.

For four min utes, the router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the router’s main WiFi network.

During this time, the WiFi LED on the top panel of the router blinks green.

9. Within four minutes, go to the WiFi de vice and use its WPS software to join the network without entering

a password. After the router establishes a WPS connection, the WiFi LED lights solid g reen and the Add WPS Client

page displays a confirmation message.

10. To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the router’s main WiFi network, select BASIC > Attached

Devices.

The WiFi device displays onscreen.

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

A guest network allows visitors to use the Internet without using your WiFi security password or with a different WiFi password. By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled.You can enable and configure the guest WiFi network for each WiFi band.The router simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11n,

802.11g, and 802.11b devices and the 5 GHz band for 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices.

The WiFi mode of the guest WiFi network depends on the WiFi mode of the main WiFi network. For e xample, if you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band, the guest WiFi network also functions in the Up to 54 Mbps mode in the 2.4 GHz band. F or information about configuring the WiFi mode, see View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings on page 47.The channel also depends on the channel selection of the main WiFi network.

The router provides two default guest networks with the following names (SSIDs):

• 2.4 GHz band. NETGEAR_Guest

• 5 GHz band. NETGEAR-5G_Guest

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By default, these networks are configured as open networks without security but are disabled.You can enable one or both networks.You can also change the SSIDs for these networks.

To set up a guest network:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 Guest Network.

The Guest Network Settings page displays.

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

DescriptionField

Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n)

Name (SSID)

Enable Guest Network

Enable SSID Broadcast

Allow guests to see each other and access my local network

The SSID is the 2.4 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays, which is NETGEAR_Guest.

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

By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled.To enable the guest WiFi network for the

2.4 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box. By default, the router broadcasts the SSID of the 2.4 GHz WiFi band so that WiFi stations

can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists.To turn off the SSID broadcast for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band for the guest WiFi network, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.

By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz WiFi band of the guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the main WiFi network.To allow access to the main WiFi network, select the Allow guests to

see each other and access my local network check box.

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DescriptionField

Security Options

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

• None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the 2.4 GHz band

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

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

superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.The WEP option displays only if you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band (see View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings

and WiFi Security Settings on page 47). For information about configuring WEP, see Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security on page 52.

• WPA2-PSK [AES].WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect

WPA2 and support only WPA. Select WPA2-PSK [AES] security to allow 802.11n devices to connect to the

2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. If your network includes older devices that do not support WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security. To use WPA2 security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.To join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

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

or WPA2 to join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps. To use WPA + WPA2 security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.To join the

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

Passphrase

Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac)

Name (SSID)

Enable Guest Network

Enable SSID Broadcast

Allow guests to see each other and access my local network

The passphrase that provides users access to the guest WiFi network in the 2.4 GHZ band.The passphrase is also referred to as the password or key.

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

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

By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled.To enable the guest WiFi network for an SSID in the 5 GHz WiFi band, select the appropriate Enable Guest Network chec k box.

By default, for an SSID in the 5 GHz band, the router broadcasts the SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists.To turn off an SSID broadcast for the 5 GHz WiFi band f or the guest WiFi network, clear the appropriate Enable SSID Broadcast check box.

By default, WiFi clients that are connected to an SSID in the 5 GHz WiFi band of the guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the main WiFi network.To allow access to the main WiFi network, select the appropriate

Allow guests to see each other and access my local network check box.

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DescriptionField

Security Options

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

• None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the selected WiFi

network in the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network.This is the default setting for the guest WiFi network.

• WPA2-PSK [AES].WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect

WPA2 and support only WPA. Select WPA2-PSK [AES] security to allow 802.11ac and 802.11n devices to connect to the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. If your network includes older devices that do not support WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security. To use WPA2 security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 char acters.To join the WiFi netw ork in the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

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

or WPA2 to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi netw ork. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps. To use WPA + WPA2 security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.To join the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

Passphrase

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

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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

If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:

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

• Does your computer or mobile device display as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently

on the Network on page 90.) If it does, it is connected to the network.

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

Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios

To enable or disable the WiFi radios:

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

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

A login window opens.

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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 > Advanced Wireless Settings.

The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.

5. Do one of the following in the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section or Wireless Network (5GHz

a/n/ac), or both sections:

• Turn off the radios. Clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box.

The WiFi LED turns off.

• Turn on the radios. Select the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box.

The WiFi LED lights solid green.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

This chapter describes how you can manage the WAN and LAN network settings of the router. The chapter includes the following sections:

• Manage the WAN Security Settings on page 63

• Set Up a Default DMZ Server on page 63

• Manage IGMP Proxying on page 64

• Manage VPN Pass-Through on page 65

• Manage NAT Filtering on page 65

• Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway on page 66

• Manage the LAN IP Address Settings on page 66

• Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings on page 67

• Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool on page 68

• Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses on page 69

• Disable the Built-In DHCP Server on page 71

• Change the Router’s Device Name on page 71

• Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes on page 72

• Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group on page 75

• Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play on page 78

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Manage the WAN Security Settings

The WAN security settings include port scan protection and denial of service (DoS) protection, which can protect your LAN against attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, and many others. By default, DoS protection is enabled and a port scan is rejected.

You can also enable the router to respond to a ping to its W AN (Internet) port.This feature allows your router to be discovered. Enable this feature only as a diagnostic tool or if a specific reason exists.

To change the default WAN security settings:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > WAN Setup.

The WAN Setup page displays.

5. To enable a port scan and disable DoS protection, clear the Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection

check box.

6. To enable the router to respond to a ping, select the Respond to Ping on Internet Port check box.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up a Default DMZ Server

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

WARNING:

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

The router usually detects and discards incoming traffic from the Internet that is not a response to one of your local computers or a service or application for which you set up a port forwarding or port triggering rule. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can direct the router to forward the traffic to one computer on your network.This computer is called the default DMZ server.

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To set up a default DMZ server:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device 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 > WAN Setup.

The WAN Setup page displays.

5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box.

6. Enter the IP address of the server.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage IGMP Proxying

IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the m ulticast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, leave it disabled, which is the default setting.

To enable IGMP proxying:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > WAN Setup.

The WAN Setup page displays.

5. Clear the Disable IGMP Proxying check box.

By default, the Disable IGMP Proxying check box is selected and IGMP proxying is disabled.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Manage VPN Pass-Through

VPN pass-through allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive VPN traffic from the Internet over an IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP connection. Under normal circumstances, leav e VPN pass-through enabled, which is the default setting. If you disable VPN pass-through, VPN traffic is blocked.

To disable VPN pass-through:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > WAN Setup.

The WAN Setup page displays.

5. In the VPN Passthrough section, select one or more Disabled radio buttons.

By default, the Enabled radio buttons are selected and VPN pass-through is enabled for IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage NAT Filtering

Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT protects computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from working. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to work. Secured NAT is the default setting.

To change the default NAT filtering settings:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > WAN Setup.

The WAN Setup page displays.

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5. Select a NAT Filtering radio button:

• Secured. Provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the

Internet but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. By default, the Secured radio button is selected.

• Open. Provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to function.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway

The application-level gateway (ALG) for the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is enabled by default for enhanced address and port translation. However, some types of VoIP and video traffic might not work well when the SIP ALG is enabled. For this reason, the router provides the option to disable the SIP ALG.

To change the default SIP ALG setting:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > WAN Setup.

The WAN Setup page displays.

5. To disable the SIP ALG, select the Disable SIP ALG check box.

The SIP ALG is enabled by default.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage the LAN IP Address Settings

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

• LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 (This is the same as www.routerlogin.net.)

• Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0

These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications.The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be reached through a gateway or router.You might want to change these

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settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network use, or if competing subnets use the same IP scheme.

To change the LAN IP address settings:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > LAN Setup.

The LAN Setup page displays.

5. In the IP Address fields, enter the LAN IP address for the router.

6. In the IP Subnet Mask fields, enter the LAN subnet mask for the router.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved. If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when the changes take effect. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router at its new LAN IP address.

Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings

Router Information Protocol (RIP) lets the router exchange routing information with other routers. By def ault, RIP is enabled in both directions (in and out) without a particular RIP version.

To manage the RIP settings:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > LAN Setup.

The LAN Setup page displays.

5. From the RIP Direction menu, select the RIP direction:

• Both.The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives.

This is the default setting.

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• Out Only.The router broadcasts its routing table periodically but does not incorporate the RIP

information that it receives.

• In Only.The router incorporates the RIP information that it receives but does not broadcast its routing

table.

6. From the RIP Version menu, select the RIP version:

• Disabled.The RIP version is disabled.This is the default setting.

• RIP-1.This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you are using

an unusual network setup.

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

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

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool

By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and def ault gatewa y addresses to all computers that are connected to its LAN and WiFi netw ork. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router.

These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address.The default DHCP address pool is 192.168.1.2–192.168.1.254.

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

• An IP address from the range that you define

• Subnet mask

• Gateway IP address (the router’s LAN IP address)

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

To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > LAN Setup.

The LAN Setup page displays.

5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected.

This check box is selected by default.

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6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns:

• In the Starting IP Address field, enter the lowest number in the range.

This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. By default, the starting IP address is

192.168.1.2.

• In the Ending IP Address field, enter the number at the end of the range of IP addresses.

This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. By default, the ending IP address is

192.168.1.254.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses

When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server.

Reserve a LAN IP Address

You can assign a reserved IP address to a computer or server that requires permanent IP settings.

To reserve an IP address:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > LAN Setup.

The LAN Setup page displays.

5. In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button.

The Address Reservation page displays.

6. Either select a device from the Address Reservation Table by selecting the corresponding radio button

or specify the reserved IP address information:

• In the IP Address field, enter the IP address to assign to the computer or device.

Choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.

• In the MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the computer or device.

• In the Device Name field, enter the name of the computer or device.

7. Click the Add button.

The reserved address is entered into the table on the LAN Setup page.

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The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer or device contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or device, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.

Change a Reserved IP Address

You can change a reserved IP address entry.

To change a reserved IP address entry:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > LAN Setup.

The LAN Setup page displays.

5. In the Address Reservation section, select the radio button for the reserved address.

6. Click the Edit button.

The Address Reservation page displays.

7. Change the settings.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry

You can remove a reserved IP address entry.

To remove a reserved IP address entry:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > LAN Setup.

The LAN Setup page displays.

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5. In the Address Reservation section, select the radio button for the reserved address.

6. Click the Delete button.

The address entry is removed.

Disable the Built-In DHCP Server

By default, the router functions as a DHCP server.The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all devices connected to the LAN.The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router.

You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of all your computers.

If you disable the DHCP server and no other DHCP server is av ailable on your network,

Note

you must set your computer IP addresses manually so that the y can access the router .

To disable the built-in DHCP server:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Setup > LAN Setup.

The LAN Setup page displays.

5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Change the Router’s Device Name

The router’s default device name is its model number. This device name displays in a file manager when you browse your network.

To change the router’s device name:

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

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

A login window opens.

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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 > LAN Setup.

The LAN Setup page displays.

5. Type a new name in the Device Name field.

6. Click the Apply button.

A pop-up window displays.

7. Click the Yes button.

The router restarts.

Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes

Static routes provide detailed routing information to your router. Typically, you do not need to add static routes.You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as when you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network.

As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:

• Your primary Internet access is through an ADSL modem to an ISP.

• You use an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where y ou are employ ed.

This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100.

• Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0.

When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the gatewa y and a second static route was created to y our local network for all 192.168.1.x addresses.With this configuration, if you attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your request to the ISP.The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the request is likely to be denied by the company’s firewall.

In this case, you must define a static route, instructing your router that 134.177.0.0 is accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. Here is an example:

• Through the destination IP address and IP subnet mask, specify that this static route applies to all

134.177.x.x addresses.

• Through the gateway IP address, specify that all traffic for these addresses is forwarded to the ISDN

router at 192.168.1.100.

• A metric value of 1 works fine because the ISDN router is on the LAN.

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Set Up a Static Route

You can add a static route to a destination IP address and specify the subnet mask, gateway IP address, and metric.

To set up a static route:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Static Routes.

The Static Routes page displays.

5. Click the Add button.

The page adjusts.

6. To make the route private, select the Private check box.

A private static route is not reported in RIP.

7. To prevent the route from becoming active after y ou clic k the Apply b utton, clear the Active chec k box.

In some situations, you might want to set up a static route but keep it disabled until a later time. By default, the Active check box is selected and a route becomes active after you click the Apply button.

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

DescriptionField

Enter the IP address for the final destination of the route.Destination IP

Address IP Subnet Mask

Gateway IP Address

Metric

Enter the IP subnet mask for the final destination of the route. If the destination is a single host, enter 255.255.255.255.

Enter the IP address of the gateway. The IP address of the gateway must be on the same LAN segment as the router.

Enter a number from 1 through 15. This value represents the number of routers between your netw ork and the destination.

Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.The static route is added to the table on the Static Routes page.

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Change a Static Route

You can change an existing static route.

To change a static route:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Static Routes.

The Static Routes page displays.

5. In the Static Routes table, select the radio button for the route.

6. Click the Edit button.

The page adjusts.

7. Change the settings for the route.

For information about the settings, see Set Up a Static Route on page 73.

8. Click the Apply button.

The route is updated in the table on the Static Routes page.

Remove a Static Route

You can remove an existing static route that you no longer need.

To remove a static route:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Static Routes.

The Static Routes page displays.

5. In the Static Routes table, select the radio button for the route.

6. Click the Delete button.

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The route is removed from the table on the Static Routes page.

Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group

Some devices, such as an IPTV, cannot function behind the router’s Network Address Translation (NAT) service or firewall. Based on what your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for the device to connect to the ISP’s network directly, you can enable the bridge between the device and the router’s Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge.

If your ISP provides directions on how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service,

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follow those directions.

Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group

If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV de vice , your ISP might require you to set up a bridge for a port group for the router’s Internet interface.

A bridge with a port group prevents packets that are sent between the IPTV de vice and the router’s Internet port from being processed through the router’s Network Address Translation (NAT) service.

To configure a port group and enable the bridge:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > VLAN / Bridge Settings.

The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays.

5. Select the Enable VLAN Tag check box.

The page expands.

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6. Select the By bridge group radio button.

7. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box.

• If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Wired Devices check box

that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected.

• If your device is connected to your router’s WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that

corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected.

You must select at least one Wired Devices or Wireless check box.You can select

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more than one check box.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group

If the devices that are connected to the router’ s Ethernet LAN ports or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your ISP might require you to set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group for the router’s Internet interface.

If you are subscribed to an IPTV service, the router might require VLAN tags to distinguish between the Internet traffic and the IPTV traffic. A bridge with a VLAN tag group prevents packets that are sent between the IPTV device and the router’s Internet port from being processed through the router’s Network Address Translation (NAT) service.

You can add VLAN tag groups to a bridge and assign VLAN IDs and priority values to each VLAN tag group .

To add a VLAN tag group and enable the bridge:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN / Bridge Settings.

The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays.

5. Select the Enable VLAN Tag check box.

The page expands.

6. Select the By VLAN tag group radio button.

The router includes a default VLAN tag group with the name Internet.

7. Click the Add button.

The page adjusts.

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

DescriptionField

Name

Select the check box for a wired LAN port or WiFi port. If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the LAN port check box that corresponds

to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected. If your de vice is connected to your router’ s WiFi network, select the WiFi check box that corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected.

You must select at least one LAN port or WiFi port.You can select more than one port.

Enter a name for the VLAN tag group. The name can be up to 10 characters.

Enter a value from 1 to 4094.VLAN ID Enter a value from 0 to 7.Priority

9. Click the Add button.

The VLAN tag group is added.

10. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Pla y

Universal Plug-N-Play (UPnP) helps de vices such as Internet appliances and computers access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.

If you use applications such as multiplay er gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance, keep UPnP enabled, which it is by default.

To manage Universal Plug-N-Play:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > UPnP.

The UPnP page displays.

5. Select the Turn UPnP On check box.

By default, this check bo x is selected.Y ou can disable or enab le UPnP for automatic de vice configuration. If the T urn UPnP On chec k bo x is cleared, the router does not allow an y de vice to automatically control router resources, such as port forwarding.

6. Enter the advertisement period in minutes.

The advertisement period specifies how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information.This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes.The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points detect current device status at the expense of more netw ork traffic. Longer durations can compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic.

7. Enter the advertisement time to live in hops.

The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. Hops are the steps a packet takes betw een routers.The number of hops can range from 1 to 255.The default value for the advertisement time to live is 4 hops, which should be fine for most home networks. If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, it might be necessary to increase this value.

8. Click the Apply button.

The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing the router and which ports (internal and external) that device opened.The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address.

9. To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap table, click the Refresh button.

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Manage the Router

This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining your router. The chapter includes the following sections:

• Update the Firmware of the Router on page 80

• Change the admin Password on page 82

• Set Up Password Recovery on page 83

• Recover the admin Password on page 83

• Manage the Configuration File of the Router on page 84

• Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 85

• View the Status and Statistics of the Router on page 87

• Manage the Activity Log on page 89

• View Devices Currently on the Network on page 90

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Update the Firmware of the Router

The router firmware is stored in flash memory. You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the router to the new firmware.You can also

visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, and update the router to the new firmware.

Check for New Firmware and Update the Router

For you to check for new firmware, the router must be connected to the Internet.

To check for new firmware and update your router:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Administration > Firmware Update

The Firmware Update page displays.

5. Click the Check button.

The router detects new firmware if any is av ailable and displays a message asking if y ou want to download and install it.

6. To download and install the new firmware, click the Yes button.

The router locates the firmware, downloads it, and begins the update.

WARNING:

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

A progress bar might show the progress of the firmware upload process.The firmware upload process takes several minutes.When the upload is complete, your router restarts.

7. Verify that the router is running the new firmware version: a. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

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

A login window opens.

c. Enter the router user name and password.

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The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.The firmware version is stated in the top right, under the Logout button.

8. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the router after

updating.

Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router

Downloading firmware and updating the router are two separate tasks that are combined in the following procedure.

To download new firmware manually and update your router:

1. Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com, locate the support page for your product, and download the new

firmware.

2. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the router after

updating.

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

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

A login window opens.

5. 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.

6. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update.

The Firmware Update page displays.

7. Locate and select the firmware file on your computer: a. Click the Browse (or Choose File) button.

b. Navigate to the firmware file.

The file ends in .chk.

c. Select the firmware file.

8. Click the Upload button.

WARNING:

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

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A progress bar might show the progress of the firmware upload process.The firmware upload process takes several minutes.When the upload is complete, your router restarts.

9. Verify that the router runs the new firmware version: a. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

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

A login window opens.

c. 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.The version firmware is stated in the top right, under the Logout button.

Change the admin Password

You can change the default password that is used to log in to the router with the user name admin.This password is not the one that you use for WiFi access.

Be sure to change the password f or the user name admin to a secure pass w ord.The

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

To set the password for the user name admin:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Administration > Set Password.

The Set Password page displays.

5. Type the old password, and type the new password twice.

6. To be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box.

We recommend that you enable password recovery.

7. If you enable password recovery, select two security questions and provide answers to them.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Set Up Password Recovery

We recommend that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name admin.Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten.This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari browser.

To set up password recovery:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Administration > Set Password.

The Set Password page displays.

5. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.

6. Select two security questions and provide answers to them.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Recover the admin Password

To recover your password:

1. In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login window opens.

2. Click the Cancel button.

If password recovery is enabled, you are prompted to enter the serial number of the router. The serial number is on the router label.

3. Enter the serial number of the router.

4. Click the Continue button.

A window opens requesting the answers to your security questions.

5. Enter the saved answers to your security questions.

6. Click the Continue button.

A window opens and displays your recovered password.

7. Click the Login again button.

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A login window opens.

8. With your recovered password, log in to the router.

Manage the Configuration File of the Router

The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file.You can back up (save) this file to your computer or restore it.

Back Up the Settings

You can save a copy of the current configuration settings.

To back up the router’s configuration settings:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Administration > Backup Settings.

The Backup Settings page displays.

5. Click the Back Up button.

6. Choose a location to store the file on your computer.

The backup file ends in .cfg.

7. Follow the directions of your browser to save the file.

Restore the Settings

If you backed up the configuration file, you can restore the configuration from this file.

To restore configuration settings that you backed up:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.

The Backup Settings page displays.

5. Click the Browse button and navigate to and select the saved configuration file.

The backup file from which you can restore the configuration ends in .cfg.

6. Click the Restore button.

The configuration is uploaded to the router.When the restoration is complete, the router reboots.This process takes about two minutes.

WARNING:

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

Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings

Under some circumstances (for example , if you lost track of the changes that y ou made to the router settings or you move the router to a diff erent network), you might w ant to erase the configuration and reset the router to factory default settings.

If you do not know the current IP address of the router, first try to use an IP scanner application to detect the IP address before you reset the router to factory default settings.

To reset the router to factory default settings, you can use either the Reset/WPS button on the router or the Erase function. However, if you cannot find the IP address or lost the password to access the router, you must use the Reset/WPS button.

After you reset the router to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1 (which is the same as www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is enabled. For a list of factory default settings, see Factory Settings on page 118.

Use the Reset Button

CAUTION:

This process erases all settings that you configured in the router.

To reset the router to factory default settings:

1. Locate the Reset/WPS button on your router.

2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds until all the

LEDs blink green.

3. Release the Reset button.

The configuration is reset to factory default settings.When the reset is complete, the router reboots. This process takes about two minutes.

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WARNING:

To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, if you are connected to the router’s web page, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. Wait until the router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green.

Erase the Settings

CAUTION:

This process erases all settings that you configured in the router.

To erase the settings:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Administration > Backup Settings.

The Backup Settings page displays.

5. Click the Erase button.

The configuration is reset to factory default settings.When the reset is complete, the router reboots. This process takes about two minutes.

WARNING:

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

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View the Status and Statistics of the Router

You can view information about the router and its ports and the status of the Internet connection and WiFi network. In addition, you can view traffic statistics for the various ports.

View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings

You can view router information, the Internet port status, and WiFi settings.

To view information about the router and the Internet, modem, and WiFi settings:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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. Click the ADVANCED tab.

The ADVANCED Home page displays. The information uses the following color coding:

•

A green flag indicates that the Internet connection is fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured.

•

A red X indicates that configuration problems exist for the Internet connection or the connection is down. For a WiFi network, the network is disabled or down.

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An amber exclamation mark indicates that the Internet port is configured but cannot get an Internet connection (for example, because the cable is disconnected), that a WiFi network is enabled but unprotected, or that another situation that requires your attention occurred.

Display Internet Port Statistics

To display Internet port statistics:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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. Click the ADVANCED tab.

The ADVANCED Home page displays.

5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button.

The following information displays:

• System Up Time. The time elapsed since the router was last restarted.

• Port.The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (Ethernet) ports, and WLAN (WiFi) ports. For each

port, the pop-up window displays the following information:

- Status.The link status of the port.

- TxPkts.The number of packets transmitted on the port since reset or manual clear.

- RxPkts.The number of packets received on the port since reset or manual clear.

- Collisions.The number of collisions on the port since reset or manual clear.

- Tx B/s.The number of Bytes per second transmitted on the port since reset or manual clear.

For this information, the LAN ports are treated as a single port.

- Rx B/s.The number of Bytes per second received on the port since reset or manual clear. For

this information, the LAN ports are treated as a single port.

- Up Time.The time elapsed since the port acquired the link.

- Poll Interval.The interval at which the statistics are updated in this window.

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

Interval button.

7. To stop the polling entirely, click the Stop button.

Check the Internet Connection Status

To check the Internet connection status:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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. Click the ADVANCED tab.

The ADVANCED Home page displays.

5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button.

If the ISP assigned an IP address to the router dynamically (the most common situation), the following information displays:

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• IP Address.The IP address that is assigned to the router.

• Subnet Mask.The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.

• Default Gateway.The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.

• DHCP Server.The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides

the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router.

• DNS Server.The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network

names to IP addresses.

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

• Lease Expires.The date and time that the lease expires.

If the Internet connection is PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP, other information might

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display.

6. To release (stop) the Internet connection, click the Release button.

7. To renew (restart) the Internet connection, click the Renew button.

8. To close the window, click the Close Window button.

Manage the Activity Log

The log is a detailed record of the websites that users on your network accessed or attempted to access and many other router actions. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log.You can manage which activities are logged.

View, Email, or Clear the Logs

In addition to viewing the logs, you can email them and clear them.

To view, email, or clear the logs:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Administration > Logs.

The Logs page displays. The Logs page shows the following information:

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• Action.The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed.

• Source.The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, or website for

this log entry.

• Target.The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, or website for this

log entry.

• Date and Time. The date and time at which the action occurred.

5. To refresh the log entries onscreen, click the Refresh button.

6. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.

Specify Which Activities Are Logged

You can specify which activities are logged.

To manage which activities are logged:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Administration > Logs.

The Logs page displays.

5. Select the check boxes that correspond to the activities that you want to be logged.

By default, all check boxes are selected.

6. Clear the check boxes that correspond to the activities that you do not want to be logged.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

View Devices Currently on the Network

You can view the active wired and WiFi devices in both the network to which the router is connected and the router network. If you do not recognize a WiFi device, it might be an intruder.

To display the wired and WiFi devices:

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

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

A login window opens.

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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 Attached Devices.

Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables.Wireless devices are connected to the router through the WiFi network, in either the 2.4 GHz band or one of the 5 GHz bands.

The following table describes the fields that can be displayed.

DescriptionField

The status of the device in the network (Allowed or Blocked).Status The name of the WiFi network to which the device is connected.SSID

IP Address

MAC Address

Type

The IP address that the router assigned to the device when it joined the network.This address can change when a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.

The unique MAC address.The MAC address does not change and is usually shown on the product label.

The device name, if detected.Device Name The type of connection for the device.Connection

5. To refresh the information onscreen, click the Refresh button.

The information onscreen is updated.

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Manage the Advanced WiFi Features

This chapter describes how you can manage the advanced WiFi features of the router. For information about the basic WiFi settings, see Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings on page 46.

The chapter includes the following sections:

• Set Up a WiFi Schedule on page 93

• Manage the WPS Settings on page 93

• Manage Advanced WiFi Settings on page 94

• Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only on page 95

For information about setting up an access control list (ACL) and managing WiFi access for enhanced security , see Manage Network Access Control Lists on page 39.

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Set Up a WiFi Schedule

You can turn off the WiFi signal from your router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town.You can set up a separate WiFi schedule for each WiFi band.

To set up the WiFi schedule for a WiFi band:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Advanced Wireless Settings.

The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.

5. In the Advanced Wireless Settings section for the 2.4 GHz band or the 5 GHz band, click the Add a

new period button.

The When to turn off wireless signal page displays.

6. Use the menus, radio buttons , and chec k boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the

WiFi signal and specify whether the schedule is recurrent.

7. Click the Apply button.

The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.

8. To activate the schedule, select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule..

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage the WPS Settings

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

To manage WPS settings:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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.

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The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings.

The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.

5. Scroll down to the WPS Settings section in the lower part of the page.

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

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

By default, the Enable Router’ s PIN check bo x is selected and the router’ s PIN is enabled. F or enhanced security, you can disable the router’s PIN by clearing the Enable Router’s PIN check box. However, when you disable the router’ s PIN, WPS is not disabled because you can still use the ph ysical Reset/WPS button.

The PIN function might temporarily be disabled automatically if the router detects

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suspicious attempts to break into the router’s WiFi settings by using the router’s PIN through WPS.You can configure the number of times a failed PIN connection is allowed before the PIN function is disabled.

7. To allow the WiFi settings to be changed automatically when you use WPS, clear one or both of the

Keep Existing Wireless Settings check boxes.

By default, both Keep Existing Wireless Settings check boxes are selected.We recommend that you leave these check boxes selected. If you clear a check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router’s associated WiFi settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and passphrase. For information about viewing this SSID and passphrase, see View or

Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings on page 47.

Clear a Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box only if you want to allow the WPS process to change the associated SSID and passphrase for WiFi access.

WARNING:

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

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage Advanced WiFi Settings

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

If you want to change the WiFi settings of the router’s main netw ork, use a wired connection

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to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.

Manage the Advanced WiFi Features

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To manage the advanced WiFi settings:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Advanced Wireless Settings.

The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.

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

The descriptions in the table apply to both the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section and the Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) section.

DescriptionField

Fragmentation Length (256-2346)

CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347) Preamble Mode

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

The fragmentation length (the default is 2346), the CTS/RTS threshold (the def ault is 2347), and the preamble mode (the default is Long Preamble) are reserved for WiFi testing and advanced configuration only.

Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the router unexpectedly.

Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only

By default, the router functions as both a router and a WiFi access point (AP).You can set up the router to function as an access point only and let it operate in the same local network as another router.When the router functions as an access point only, many of its router-related features are disabled.

If you want to change the router’s function, use a wired connection to avoid being

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disconnected when the new function takes effect.

To change the router to access point mode only:

1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the yellow Internet port on the rear panel of the router to a LAN port

on the other router.

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

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

A login window opens.

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4. 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.

5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Access Point.

The Wireless Access Point page displays.

6. Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box.

The page expands.

7. Scroll down and select the radio button for the IP address setting that you want to use:

• Get dynamically from existing router. The other router on the network assigns an IP address to

the router while the router functions in access point mode.This is the default setting.

• Use fixed IP Address (not recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific

IP address to the router while it functions in access point mode. Using this option eff ectively requires network experience.

To avoid interference with other routers or gatew ays on y our network, we recommend

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that you use different WiFi settings on each router.You can also turn off the WiFi radio on the other router or gateway and use the router only for WiFi client access.

8. Click the Apply button.

The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected.

9. To reconnect, close and restart your web browser and enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

Manage the Advanced WiFi Features

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic for services and applications. You need networking knowledge to set up these features.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications on page 98

• Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications on page 102

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Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications

If a server is part of your network, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet.

The router can forward incoming traffic with specific protocols to computers on your local network.You can specify the servers for applications and you can also specify a default DMZ server to which the router forwards all other incoming protocols (see Set Up a Default DMZ Server on page 63).

Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application

You can forward traffic for a default service or application to a computer on your network.

To forward incoming traffic for a default service or application:

1. Decide which type of service, application, or game you want to provide.

2. Find the local IP address of the computer on your network that will provide the service.

The server computer must always receiv e the same IP address.To specify this setting, use the reserved IP address feature. See Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses on page 69.

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

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

A login window opens.

5. 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.

6. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering.

The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page displays.

7. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected.

8. From the Service Name menu, select the service or application.

If the service or application that you want to add is not in the list, create a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application (see Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application on page 99).

9. In the Internal IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that must provide the service or

that runs the application.

10. Click the Add button.

Your settings are saved and the rule is added to the table.

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Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application

The router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules. If the service or application is not predefined, you can add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application.

To add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application:

1. Find out which port number or range of numbers the service or application uses.

You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the service or application or through user groups or news groups.

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

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

A login window opens.

4. 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.

5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering.

The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays.

6. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected.

7. Click the Add Custom Service button.

The Ports-Custom Services page displays.

8. Specify a new port forwarding rule with a custom service or application as described in the following

table.

DescriptionField

Enter the name of the custom service or application.Service Name

Service Type

External port range

Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP.

If the service or application uses a single port, enter the port number in the External port range field.

If the service or application uses a range or ranges of ports, specify the range in the External port range field. Specify one range by using a dash between the port numbers. Specify multiple ranges by separating the ranges with commas.

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DescriptionField

Internal port range

Internal IP address

Specify the internal port or ports by one of these methods:

• If the external and internal port or ports are identical, leave the Use the same port

range for Internal port check box selected.

• If the service or application uses a single port, enter the port number in the Internal

port range field.

• If the service or application uses a range or ranges of ports, specify the range in

the Internal port range field. Specify one range by using a dash between the port numbers. Specify multiple ranges by separating the ranges with commas.

Either enter an IP address in the Internal IP address field or select the radio button for an attached device that is listed in the table.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.The rule is added to the table on the Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page.

Change a Port Forwarding Rule

You can change an existing port forwarding rule.

To change a port forwarding rule:

1. Launch a web browser from a 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 > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering.

The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays.

5. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected.

6. In the table, select the radio button for the service or application name.

7. Click the Edit Service button.

The Ports - Custom Services page displays.

8. Change the settings.

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Netgear R6080 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Hardware Overview of the Router

Unpack Your Router

LED Descriptions

Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel

Router Label

Position the Router

Cable Your Router

Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Connect to the Router

Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable

Join the WiFi Network of the Router

Manual Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method

Types of Logins

Use a Web Browser to Access the Router

Automatic Internet Setup

Log In to the Router

Change the Language

Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App

Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP Service

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and L2TP Service

Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection

IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses

Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection

Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection

Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection

Manage the MTU Size

MTU Concepts

Change the MTU Size

Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls

Allow or Block Access to Your Network

Enable and Manage Network Access Control

Manage Network Access Control Lists

Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List

Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

Set Up Blocking

Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List

Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List

Specify a Trusted Computer

Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules

Manage the Basic WiFi Netw ork Settings

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

View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings

Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security

Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security

Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network

Use WPS With the Push Button Method

Use WPS With the PIN Method

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

Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

Manage the WAN Security Settings

Set Up a Default DMZ Server

Manage IGMP Proxying

Manage VPN Pass-Through

Manage NAT Filtering

Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway

Manage the LAN IP Address Settings

Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings

Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool

Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses

Reserve a LAN IP Address

Change a Reserved IP Address

Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry