NETGEAR R6300-100NAS User Manual
R6300 WiFi Router
802.11ac Dual Band
Gigabit
User Manual
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
June 2012
202-11030-01
v1.0
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie
Unpack Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front and Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Router Setup Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Wireless Devices and Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
NETGEAR Genie Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Upgrade Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Chapter 3 Genie Basic Settings
Internet Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Internet Setup Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ReadySHARE USB Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Guest Network Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 4 Genie Advanced Home
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
WPS Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Use the Router as a DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 5 USB Storage
USB Drive Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ReadySHARE Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
File-Sharing Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Basic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Add or Edit a Network Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
USB Storage Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Safely Remove a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Media Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Specify Approved USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Chapter 6 ReadySHARE Printer
ReadySHARE Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
USB Control Center Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Control Center Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
USB Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Scan with a Multi-Function Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Desktop NETGEAR Genie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Chapter 7 Security
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Block Services (Port Filtering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Schedule Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Chapter 8 Administration
Upgrade the Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Router Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Internet Provider (WAN) Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Chapter 9 Advanced Settings
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Wireless Repeating Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Set Up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Set Up a Repeater Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Port Forwarding and Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Remote Computer Access Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications . . . . . . . . . .91
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Add a Custom Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Quick Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Troubleshooting with the LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Power/Test LED Stays Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
LEDs Never Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Wireless LEDs Are Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Cannot Log In to the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Troubleshooting PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
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Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Wireless Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Appendix B Notification of Compliance
Index
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Getting to know your router
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The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at gigabit speeds. It offers the
ultimate mobility for WiFi devices with speeds up to 3x faster than 802.11n.
Compatible with next generation WiFi devices, and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g and n
devices, it enables HD streaming throughout your home. The R6300 with simultaneous dual
band WiFi technology offers speeds up to 450
top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. This makes it ideal for larger homes with multiple
devices. In addition, four gigabit Ethernet ports offer ultra-fast wired connections. Wirelessly
access and share a USB hard drive and USB printer using the two USB 2.0 ports.
If you already set up your router, you can skip this chapter. If you have not done that yet, this
chapter covers the hardware setup.
your Internet connection.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Unpack Your Router
• Position Your Router
• Hardware Features
Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings, explains how to set up
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to 13002 Mbps and avoids interference, ensuring
For information about ReadySHARE features in your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage, and
www.netgear.com/readyshare.
The NETGEAR genie® app provides easy installation from an iPad®, tablet, computer or
smartphone. It includes a personal dashboard, allowing you to manage, monitor, and repair your
home network. NETGEAR customers can download the app at
the Google Play or App Store.
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
1. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual
data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility
with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps.
2. Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices.
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Unpack Your Router
Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.
Power adapter
Dual Band WiFi Router
Ethernet cable
Power cord
Figure 1. Check the package contents
Your box contains the following items:
• R6300 WiFi Router 802.1
• AC power adapter and power cord (plug varies by region)
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions
If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair
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Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of
your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection
can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the
thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. For
best results, place your router:
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it is accessible to an
AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
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• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings
between the router and your other devices to a minimum.
• A
way from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that
might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs,
the base of a cordless phone, or 2.4 GHz cordless phone.
way from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
• A
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency channels to reduce interference.
adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
The recommended channel spacing between
Hardware Features
Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front, side, and back
panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
Front and Side Panel
The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure.
WiFi On/Off button
WPS button
USB port
LEDs
Figure 2. Router, front and side view
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Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions
LED Description
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Power
Internet
Wireless
USB • Solid blue: The USB device has been accepted by the router and is ready to be used.
• Solid amber. The router is starting up.
• Blinking amber.
pressed.
• Solid green. The
• Blinking green. The
• Off. Power is not supplied to the router
• Solid green. The Internet connection is ready.
• Solid amber.
• Off. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
• Solid blue. The wireless radio is operating in either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz mode.
• Blinking:
• Off.
• Blinking blue:
• Off: No USB device is connected, someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and
it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.
The router is in WPS mode.
The wireless radios are off for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
The firmware is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was
router is ready.
firmware is corrupted. See www.netgear.com/support.
.
The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected.
A second USB HDD is plugged in and is trying to connect.
The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off.
• W
iFi On/Off button. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for 2 seconds turns
the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on and off. If the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are lit,
then the wireless radio is on. If these LEDs are off, then the wireless radios are turned off
and you cannot connect wirelessly to the router.
• WPS button.
You can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer
to your wireless network. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is
trying to add the wireless device or computer. The LED stays solid green when wireless
security is enabled in the router.
Back Panel
The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
USB Ethernet Internet
LAN ports 1-4
port
Figure 3. Router, rear view
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Reset
buttonport
Power connector
Power On/Off
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See Factory Settings on page 116 for information about restoring factory settings.
Label
The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address,
and serial number.
Default Access Information
Serial number
MAC address
Preset SSID
Preset WiFi
Password
Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router
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2. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie
Connecting to the router
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This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete
cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Router Setup Preparation
• Types of Logins and Access
• NETGEAR Genie Setup
• Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation
• Upgrade Router Firmware
• Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
• Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
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Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie
menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get
your ISP information, and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the
settings described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so
that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Gather ISP Information
If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your
router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider
(ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet.
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet
connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your
computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router
automatically logs you in.
• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
• ISP login name and password
• Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2
wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the router.
Types of Logins and Access
There are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you
understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.
• Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. See Use
NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 15 for details about this login.
• ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with
this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login
information, contact your service provider.
• Wireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label
on the bottom of your router.
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NETGEAR Genie Setup
NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the
router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been
successfully completed. It takes about 15
minutes to complete.
To use NETGEAR Genie to set up your router:
1. Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet.
2. Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly (with
the preset security settings listed on the bottom label) to your router.
3. Launch your Internet browser.
• The first time you are set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes
to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR Genie screen displays.
• If you already used the NETGEAR Genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. See
NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 15.
Use
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. NETGEAR Genie
guides you through connecting the router to the Internet.
If the browser cannot display the web page:
• Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or
wirelessly to the router.
• Make sure that the router has full power, and that its wireless LED is lit.
• Close and re-open the browser to make sure the browser does not cache the previous
page.
• Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.
• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to
obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
If the router does not connect to the Internet:
1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
3. Read Chapter 10, T roubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and
contact NETGEAR technical support.
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Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an
Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR
Genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router.
1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router.
2. T
ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
The login window displays:
admin
********
3. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in
lowercase letters.
Note: The router user name and password are different from the user name
and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins
and Access on page 13 for more information.
Upgrade Router Firmware
When you set up your router and are connected to the Internet, the router automatically
checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed on the top
of the screen. See Upgrade the Router Firmware on page 72 for more information about
upgrading firmware.
Click the message when it shows up, and click Y
firmware. After the upgrade, the router restarts.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do
anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the
Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.
es to upgrade the router with the latest
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Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet
connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to
view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top there is an
Advanced tab that is used to access additional menus and screens.
Language
Menus
(Click the
Advanced
tab to view
more)
Dashboard
(Click to
view details)
Help
Figure 5. Router Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help
• Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the router.
• Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.
• W
ireless. View or change the wireless settings for your router.
• Attached Devices. V
iew the devices connected to your network.
• Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable
content from reaching your computers.
• ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the router, then it is displayed
here.
• Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your router’
s Internet
connection.
• Advanced tab. Set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP
or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings.
Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
• Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product
documentation.
These links work once you have an Internet connection.
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Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment
to your wireless network. See Guest Networks on page 28 for instructions on how to set up a
guest network.
Manual Method
To connect manually:
1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device
(laptop computer
software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2. Look for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of your network during
the setup process, look for the default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and select it.
SSID is printed on the label on the bottom of the router.
3. Enter the router password and click Connect.
the product label on the bottom of the router.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.
, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your router. This
The default
The default router passphrase is printed on
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to
a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS, make sure that all wireless devices
to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection
process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that every device in the
network has the same security settings.
To use WPS to join the wireless network:
If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow these steps:
1. Press the WPS button on the router front panel
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS
instructions that came with the device.
3. Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices.
The device is now connected to your router.
.
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3. Genie Basic Settings
Your Internet connection and network
3
This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the
following figure:
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Internet Setup
• Attached Devices
• Parental Controls
• ReadySHARE USB Storage
• Basic Wireless Settings
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Internet Setup
The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change ISP information.
1. From the Home screen, select Internet. The
The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether or not your
Internet connection requires a login.
• Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to
change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
• No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed.
2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server
If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings.
3. Click Apply to save your settings.
4. Click T
1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting.
est to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within
following screen displays:
. The default settings usually work fine.
Scroll to
view more
settings
Internet Setup Screen Fields
The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen. The
fields that display in this screen depend on whether or not an ISP login is required.
Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no.
These fields display when no login is required:
• Account Name (If required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP
also be called the host name.
• Domain Name (If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP
These fields display when your ISP requires a login:
• Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types.
L2TP.
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The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or
. This might
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• Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an email address.
• Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP.
• Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login timeout, enter a new value in
minutes. This determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active after
there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a value of 0 (zero) means never log
out.
Internet IP Address.
• Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP
automatically assigns these addresses.
• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP
address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP’s router to which your router will
connect.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses
based on their names.
• Get Automatically from ISP . Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP
automatically assigns this address.
• Use These DNS Servers. If you know 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.
Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address used by the router on the Internet port.
Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when
your account is first opened. They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer.
This feature allows your router to use your computer’s MAC address (this is also called
cloning).
• 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 have to use the one computer that is allowed by
the ISP.
• Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
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Attached Devices
You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here.
From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen:
Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have
joined the wireless network.
• # (number). The order in which the device joined the network.
• IP Address.
network. This number can change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.
• MAC Address.
address is typically shown on the product label.
• Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here.
You can click Refresh to update this screen.
The IP address that the router assigned to this device when it joined the
The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC
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Parental Controls
The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, your browser goes to
the Parental Controls website. You can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download
the application.
To set up Live Parental Controls:
1. Select Parental Controls on the Dashboard screen.
2. Click either the W
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental
Controls Management Utility
After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.
indows Users or Mac Users button.
.
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4. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to proceed.
Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log
in or create a free account.
5. Select the radio button that applies to you, and click Next.
• If you already have an OpenDNS account, leave the Ye
s radio button selected.
• If you do not have an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button.
If you are creating an account, the following screen displays:
• Fill in the fields and click Next.
After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays:
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6. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next.
7. Click the Take me to the status screen button.
Parental controls are now set up for the router. The Dashboard shows Parental Controls as
Enabled.
ReadySHARE USB Storage
You can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the router’s USB
port here. From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to display the USB Storage
(Basic Settings) screen:
This screen displays the following:
• Network/Device Name.
USB device connected to the router.
• A
vailable Network Folders. The folders on the USB device.
Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage.
Y
ou can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser.
The default is \\readyshare. This is the name used to access the
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If Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted, and no other share for the
root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.
Read/Write Access. Shows the permissions and access controls on the network folder:
All – no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The user
name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is the
same one that you use to log in to the router. By default, it is password.
Folder Name. Full path of the network folder.
Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).
Total/Free Space. Shows the current utilization of the storage device.
• Edit. Click the Edit button to edit the Available Network Folders settings.
• Safely Remove a USB Device. Click to safely remove the USB device attached to your
router.
You can click Refresh to update this screen.
For more information about USB storage, see Chapter 5, USB Storage.
Basic Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.
The R6300 WiFi Router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name
(SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the
factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit.
Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
To view or change basic wireless settings:
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you
change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe
place where you can easily find it.
If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless
security settings, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a
computer with a wired connection to access the router.
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1. On the Basic Home screen, select Wireless to display the Wireless Settings screen.
You can scroll down to view the 5 GHz wireless network settings. The screen sections,
settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections.
2. Make any changes that are needed, and click Apply to save your settings.
3. Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect
wirelessly
• Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless
• Does your wireless device or computer show up on the
• If you are not sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look on the label on
. If they do not, check the following:
network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open
network (without wireless security) that they discover
does, then it is connected to the network.
the bottom of your router.
.
Attached Devices screen? If it
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
Region Selection
The location where the router is used. Select from the countries in the list. In the United
States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable.
Wireless Network
2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n/ac
The b/g/n and a/n notation references the 802.11 standards of conformance. For instance,
the 2.4 b/g/n conforms to 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a/n/ac at 2.4 GHz radio frequency.
Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, then computers or wireless devices
that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet
devices on the network.
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Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the router to broadcast its SSID so wireless
stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check box is
selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of Name
(SSID) check box, and click Apply.
Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character
(maximum) name in this field.
generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting.
This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly
Channel.
13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.)
Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or
slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the
best.
Mode. Up to 217 Mbps is the default and allows 802.1
the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. The 450 Mbps setting allows 802.11n devices to
connect at this speed.
This setting is the wireless channel the gateway uses. Enter a value from 1 through
1n and 802.11g wireless devices to join
Security Options Settings
The Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security
option and passphrase. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the security
option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how.
Do not disable security.
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
1. Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.
2. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the
network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
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Guest Networks
Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without giving them
your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz
b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n.
To set up a guest network:
1. Select Basic > Guest Network to display the following screen:
2. For a 5 GHz network, scroll down to view that section of the Guest Network screen.
3. Select any of the following wireless settings:
Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled,
and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile.
Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, then wireless clients (computers
or wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each
other or access Ethernet devices on the network.
Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the wireless access point
broadcasts its name (SSID) to all wireless stations. Stations with no SSID can adopt the
correct SSID for connections to this access point.
Allow guest to access My Local Network. If this check box is selected, any user who
connects to this SSID has access to your local network, not just Internet access.
4. Give the guest network a name.
The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then
manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in
addition to the main nonguest SSID.
5. Select a security option from the list.
Wireless Security Options on page 29.
6. Click Apply to save your selections.
The security options are described in Guest Network
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Guest Network Wireless Security Options
A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices
receive authorization to connect to your network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several
options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption.
This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to
use which option. Note that it is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless
security. NETGEAR does not recommend this.
WPA Encryption
WPA encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This seal means
the product is authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org/) because it complies with
the worldwide single standard for high-speed wireless local area networking.
WPA uses a passphrase to perform authentication and generate the initial data encryption
keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and is
designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points.
It is superseded by WPA2-PSK.
WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA-PSK. It is advertised to be theoretically indecipherable due
to the greater degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets
higher speed because it is usually implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is usually
implemented through software. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate
the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key.
WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients.
WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed
and security. The product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA client software
should have instructions about configuring their WPA settings.
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4. Genie Advanced Home
Specifying custom settings
4
This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Advanced Home screen, shown in
the following figure:
This screen is
also displayed
through the
Administration
menu.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Setup Wizard
• WPS Wizard
• Setup Menu
• WAN Setup
• LAN Setup
• Quality of Service (QoS) Setup
Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters:
• USB Storage. See Chapter 5, USB Storage.
• Security. See Chapter 7, Security.
• Administration. See Chapter 8, Administration.
• Advanced Setup. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings.
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