User Manual
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router
Model R6260
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveMarch 2020
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11818-03
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router
Unpack Your Router...........................................................................11
LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel.................................................12
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel........................13
Router Label........................................................................................14
Position the Router.............................................................................14
Cable Your Router..............................................................................15
Wall-Mount Your Router....................................................................16
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the network.....................................................................19
Connect to the network using a wired connection....................19
Find and connect to the WiFi network........................................19
WiFi connection using WPS..........................................................19
Types of logins....................................................................................20
Use a web browser to access the router..........................................20
Automatic Internet Setup..............................................................20
Log in to the router........................................................................22
Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app..............22
Change the language........................................................................23
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard..........................................................25
Manually set up the Internet connection.........................................25
Specify an Internet connection without a login..........................25
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPPoE
service..............................................................................................27
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPTP or L2TP
service..............................................................................................28
Specify IPv6 Internet connections....................................................30
Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses.................................31
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet connection......................31
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet connection......................33
Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection.........................34
Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection.......................................35
Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection......................37
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Set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection......................................37
Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection..................................38
Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection..................................40
Manage the MTU size.........................................................................42
MTU concepts.................................................................................42
Change the MTU size....................................................................43
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance
Optimize Traffic With QoS.................................................................45
Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules.........................................46
Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application...............46
Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device.........................................47
Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule..............48
Remove a QoS Rule.......................................................................49
Remove All QoS Rules...................................................................50
Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control..................................................50
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service..................................51
Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........52
Chapter 5 Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main
Network................................................................................................55
View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security
Settings............................................................................................55
Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security..........................................61
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security.......................62
Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network..............................64
Use WPS With the Push Button Method.....................................65
Use WPS With the PIN Method....................................................66
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest
Network................................................................................................67
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios...................................................71
Chapter 6 Control Access to the Internet
Set Up Parental Controls...................................................................73
Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet....73
Enable and Manage Network Access Control................................75
Manage Network Access Control Lists............................................76
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List.........76
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List.........77
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites...............................................78
Set Up Blocking..............................................................................78
Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List.............79
Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List....80
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Specify a Trusted Computer.........................................................81
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and
Applications........................................................................................81
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule..................................................82
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or
Application......................................................................................83
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule............................................85
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule............................................85
Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall
Rules.....................................................................................................86
Set up security event email notifications.........................................87
Chapter 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
USB device requirements..................................................................90
Connect a USB storage device to the router..................................90
Access a storage device connected to the router..........................91
Access a storage device connected to the router from a
Windows-based computer...........................................................91
Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a
Mac..................................................................................................91
Map a USB device to a Windows network drive.............................92
Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault.....93
Back up Mac computers with Time Machine..................................94
Set up a USB hard drive on a Mac...............................................94
Prepare to back up a large amount of data................................95
Use Time Machine to back up onto a USB hard disk................95
Manage Access to a Storage Device................................................97
Enable FTP access within your network...........................................99
View network folders on a storage device......................................99
Add a network folder on a USB storage device...........................100
Edit a network folder on a USB storage device............................101
Safely remove a USB storage device.............................................102
Chapter 8 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
Through the Internet
Set up and manage Dynamic DNS.................................................104
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet......................................104
Your personal FTP server................................................................105
Set Up Your Personal FTP Server...............................................105
Set up a new Dynamic DNS account.........................................106
Specify a DNS account that you already created.....................106
Change the Dynamic DNS settings...........................................107
Access USB storage devices through the Internet.......................108
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Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings..................................110
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server...............111
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With iTunes........................111
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With the Remote App......112
Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo............................................113
Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
Change the WiFi Mbps Settings.....................................................116
Manage the WAN Security Settings...............................................116
Set up a default DMZ server............................................................117
Manage IGMP Proxying...................................................................118
Manage VPN Pass-Through............................................................119
Manage NAT Filtering......................................................................119
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway.................................120
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings............................................121
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings......................122
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool.......................................123
Manage reserved LAN IP addresses..............................................124
Edit a reserved IP address..........................................................124
Delete a reserved IP address entry............................................125
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server...................................................125
Change the Router’s Device Name................................................126
Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes...................................127
Set Up a Static Route...................................................................128
Change a Static Route.................................................................129
Remove a Static Route................................................................130
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group................130
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group...............................................131
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group....................................132
Chapter 11 Manage Your Router
Update the router firmware............................................................135
Check for new firmware and update the router......................135
Manually upload firmware to the router...................................136
Change the admin password..........................................................137
Enable admin password recovery..................................................137
Recover the admin password.........................................................138
Manage the router configuration file.............................................139
Back up the settings....................................................................139
Restore the settings.....................................................................139
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs........................140
Return the router to its factory default settings............................141
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Use the Reset button...................................................................141
Erase the settings.........................................................................142
View the Status and Statistics of the Router..................................143
View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi
settings..........................................................................................143
Display the statistics of the Internet port..................................144
Check the Internet connection status........................................145
Manage the Activity Log..................................................................146
View, Email, or Clear the Logs...................................................146
Specify Which Activities Are Logged........................................147
View devices currently on the network..........................................147
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic.................................................148
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions....148
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics........................149
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume............................................150
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time............................151
Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached...152
Remote access..................................................................................153
Set up remote management......................................................153
Use remote access.......................................................................154
Chapter 12 Manage the Advanced WiFi Features
Set Up a WiFi Schedule...................................................................156
Manage the WPS Settings...............................................................157
Manage Advanced WiFi Settings...................................................158
Specify How the Router Manages WiFi Clients............................159
Manage Airtime Fairness............................................................159
Manage Implicit Beamforming..................................................160
Manage MU-MIMO......................................................................161
Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between the Router and Another Device.161
Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only.................................164
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set up a VPN connection.................................................................167
Specify VPN Service in the Router..................................................167
Install OpenVPN software...............................................................168
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows-Based
Computer......................................................................................168
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer................170
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device...........................171
Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device...................172
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-Based Computer..............173
Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media............174
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home......174
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Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.........................175
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router...........................175
Use VPN to access your Internet service at home........................176
Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and
Applications......................................................................................178
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application.178
Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or
Application...................................................................................179
Change a Port Forwarding Rule.................................................180
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule................................................181
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public.........182
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule..........182
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications..............183
Add a Port Triggering Rule.........................................................183
Change a Port Triggering Rule..................................................185
Remove a Port Triggering Rule..................................................185
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering.................................186
Disable Port Triggering...............................................................187
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat.187
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting
Quick tips...........................................................................................190
Sequence to restart your network.............................................190
Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...190
Check the WiFi settings..............................................................190
Check the network settings........................................................190
Troubleshoot with the LEDs............................................................191
Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on........191
Power LED is off or blinking.......................................................191
Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off..............................192
You cannot log in to the router.......................................................192
You cannot access the Internet.......................................................193
Troubleshoot Internet browsing.....................................................194
Changes are not saved....................................................................195
Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity......................................................195
Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility........................196
Test the LAN path to your router...............................................196
Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote
device............................................................................................197
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings................................................................................200
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Technical Specifications..................................................................203
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Hardware Overview of the Router
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Unpack Your Router
• LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel
• Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel
• Router Label
• Position the Router
• Cable Your Router
• Wall-Mount Your Router
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.
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Unpack Your Router
Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
Figure 1. Package contents
In some regions, a CD is included in the package.
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LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel
The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router.
Table 1. LED and button descriptions
DescriptionLED and Button
Power
Internet
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 Internet connection is ready.
Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.
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Table 1. LED and button descriptions (Continued)
DescriptionLED and Button
WiFi
USB
Solid green. The WiFi radio is operating.
Off. The WiFi radios are off.
Solid green. A USB device is connected and is ready.
Off. No USB device is connected.
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel
The back panel of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC
power connector.
Figure 2. Router back panel
In addition to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to right, the back panel
contains the following components:
USB port. Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices.
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Ethernet LAN ports. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the
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router to LAN devices.
WAN port. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router
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to a modem.
WPS button. Use this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to the router.
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Reset button. For information about using the Reset button, see Return the router
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to its factory default settings on page 141.
Power On/Off button. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the
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router.
DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package
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to the DC power connector.
Router Label
The label on the bottom panel 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 range of your
WiFi network. However, 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 affect your router’s
signal. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other
device that emits a WiFi signal for network access.
Position the router according to the following guidelines:
Place the router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices
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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
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cables for wired computers.
Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings
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between the router and your other devices.
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Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:
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Ceiling fans
- Home security systems
- Microwaves
- Computers
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Base of a cordless phone
- 2.4 GHz cordless phone
- 5 GHz cordless phone
Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls,
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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
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To cable your router:
1.
Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for
your Internet service.
If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.
2. Plug in and turn on your modem.
If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in.
3.
Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the yellow Ethernet
cable that came with your router.
4. Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.
5.
Press the Power On/Off button on the back panel of the router.
Wall-Mount Your Router
Wall-mounting holes on the bottom wall-mount your router.
Figure 5. Bottom of the router
Note: We recommend using pan head Phillips wood screws, 3.5 x 20 mm (diameter x
length, European) or No. 6 type screw, 1 inch long (U.S.).
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To wall-mount your router:
1. Drill holes in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router.
2. Insert wall anchors in the holes.
3.
Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 in (0.5 cm) of each screw exposed.
4. Align the router’s wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your 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 explains the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Connect to the network
• Types of logins
• Use a web browser to access the router
• Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app
• Change the language
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Connect to the network
You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set
up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Connect to the network using a wired connection
You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the
router’s local area network (LAN).
To connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
3.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable a LAN port on the router.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN).
Find and connect to the WiFi network
To find and select the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name is on the router label.
3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The password is on the router label.
Your device connects to the WiFi network.
WiFi connection using WPS
You can connect your WPS-enabled device to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi network.
To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
Check the WPS instructions for your WPS-enabled device.
3. Press the WPS button on the router.
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Within two minutes, on your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow
its instructions for WPS connections.
Your WPS-enabled device connects to the WiFi network.
Types of logins
Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand
the differences so that you know which login to use when.
Several types of logins are associated with the router:
ISP login. The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs you in to
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your Internet service. Your ISP gave you this login information in a letter or some
other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your ISP.
WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Your router is preset with
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a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information
is on the router label.
NETGEAR account login. The free NETGEAR account that you need to register your
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router and manage your subscriptions. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you
can create one.
Router login. The router login password that you need to log in to the router with
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the admin user name when you use a web browser to access the router.
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.
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When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you
all the information needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need
the following information to set up your router:
The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
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ISP login name and password
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Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
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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.
The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser. Installation
and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.
To automatically set up your router:
1. Make sure that the router is powered on.
2. Make sure that your computer or mobile device is connected to the router with an
Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with the preset security settings listed on the
label.
Note: If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection to
avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
3. Launch a web browser.
The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before:
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The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes
to http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet Connection
page displays.
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If you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net
in the address field for your browser to start the installation process.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
The router connects to the Internet.
5.
If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following:
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Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or
over WiFi to the router.
• Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit.
• Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
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Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.
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If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),
change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
6.
If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
a. Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
b.
Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
c.
Read You cannot access the Internet on page 193. 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
router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Note: You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1.
The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app
With the Nighthawk app, you can easily install and manage your router. The app
automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to personalize your
WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR.
The Nighthawk app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices.
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To install your router using the Nighthawk app:
1. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com.
2.
On your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to your router’s
WiFi network.
Your router’s WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (WiFi password) are on the
router label.
If the label includes a QR code, you can scan the QR code to join the router’s WiFi
network.
3. Launch the Nighthawk app on your mobile device.
4. Follow the prompts on the app to install your router and connect to the Internet.
Change the language
By default, the language that displays when you log in to the router web interface is set
to Auto.
To change the language:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. 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.
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Specify Your Internet Settings
Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow
your router to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the
router web interface. You can also customize and manually specify your Internet settings.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Use the Internet Setup Wizard
• Manually set up the Internet connection
• Specify IPv6 Internet connections
• Manage the MTU size
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Use the Internet Setup Wizard
You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up
your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time
you connect to your router to set it up.
To use the Setup Wizard:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. 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 25).
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
To specify the Internet connection settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to
therouter network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Internet.
The Internet Setup page displays.
5. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, leave the No radio
button selected.
6.
If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, click the Edit
button in the Account Name section and enter the account name.
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.
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12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access
the Internet on page 193.
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 Internet service provider (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 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
router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. 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.
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10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually
Connect.
11.
To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in the Idle
Timeout (In minutes) field, type the number of minutes.
This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the
network is using the Internet connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.
12. Select an Internet IP Address radio button:
•
Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your
ISP automatically assigns these addresses.
• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP
address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your router
connects.
13. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
•
Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
•
Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select
this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary
DNS server address is available, enter it also.
14. Select a Router MAC Address radio button:
•
Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
• Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address
of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the
ISP allows.
• Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
15. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access
the Internet on page 193.
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPTP or L2TP service
You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service
for which you must log in. Use the information that your Internet service provider (ISP)
gave you to connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact
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your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to
the Internet.
To specify the connection settings for a PPTP or 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
router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. 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 or L2TP 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.
11.
If your ISP gave you fixed 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. The connection ID or name applies to a PPTP service only.
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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.
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access
the Internet on page 193.
Specify IPv6 Internet connections
You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type:
If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type
•
that is in use.
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