NETGEAR R6400 User Manual

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AC1750 Smart WiFi Router

Model R6400 User Manual

August 2015

202-11508-02

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AC1750 Smart WiFi Router

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Compliance

For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.

See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Unpack Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Extend the Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Top and Front Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cable Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connect to the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Wired Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

WiFi Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Types of Logins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Change the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Access the Router with the NETGEAR genie App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Specify an Internet Connection That Does Not Use a Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specify IPv6 Internet Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Use Auto Config for an IPV6 Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Enable the Bridge or Add a VLAN Tag Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Enable the Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Add VLAN Tag Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Chapter 4 Optimize Performance

Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Add Upstream QoS Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Set Up QoS for a MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Edit an Upstream QoS Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Delete an Upstream QoS Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Add Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Add a Downstream QoS Rule by Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Block Access to Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Delete Keywords from the List to Be Blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Block Services from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Set Up Security Event Email Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Chapter 6 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router

USB Storage Device Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Access a USB Storage Device on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Control Access to the USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Use FTP Within the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

View or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Safely Remove a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Chapter 7 Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the Internet

Access the USB Drive Through the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Access the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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Your Personal FTP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Specify a DNS Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Change the Dynamic DNS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Set Up Your Personal FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Create a ReadyCLOUD Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server

Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer

Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Use the Shared Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

View or Change the Status of a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Chapter 10 Specify Network Settings

Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

View the WAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Set Up a Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Change the Router’s Device Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Manage Reserves LAN IP Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Reserve an IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Edit a Reserved IP Address Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Specify Basic WiFi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Change the WiFi Security Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Set Up a Guest Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

How the Router Manages WiFi Clients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Airtime Fairness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Implicit Beamforming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Control the Wireless Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Use the WiFi On/Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Set Up a Wireless Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

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Specify WPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Set Up the Router with an Existing Router or Gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Chapter 11 Manage Your Network

Update the Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Change the admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Recover the admin Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

View Router Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Display Internet Port Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Check the Internet Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

View and Manage Logs of Router Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Monitor Internet Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Create Custom Static Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Set Up a Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Edit a Static Route. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Delete a Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

View Devices Currently on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Manage the Router Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Erase the Current Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your Network

Set Up a VPN Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Specify VPN Service in the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Use a VPN Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Chapter 13 Specify Internet Port Settings

Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Edit a Port Forwarding Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Delete a Port Forwarding Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Add a Port Triggering Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

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Enable Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Chapter 14 Troubleshooting

Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Power LED Is Off or Blinking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Power LED Stays Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

LEDs Never Turn Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

WiFi LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Cannot Log In to the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Troubleshoot PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Test the LAN Path to Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Appendix A Supplemental Information

Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

1. Hardware Setup

The AC1750 Smart WiFi Router delivers extremely fast WiFi. With AC1750 WiFi, Gigabit

Ethernet speeds, and high-powered external antennas, this router offers the ultimate performance in wireless coverage for large homes with 12 or more wireless devices.

The router provides fast central storage, backup, and streaming to every device in your home

with the USB 3.0-Storage port (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Sharing content across your network is easy, whether it’s accessing stored photos and music to wirelessly printing. Stream your stored media files anywhere on the network to DLNA screens. Share your music to

Airplay-compatible devices from the USB hard-drive connected to the router. Use the free

NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault app to back up your Windows computers to a connect USB hard drive.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Unpack Your Router

• Extend the Antennas

• Top and Front Panels

• Rear Panel

• Position Your Router

• Cable Your Router

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

support.netgear.com.

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Unpack Your Router

Your package contains the following items.

Ethernet cable

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Figure 1. Package contents

Extend the Antennas

The router comes with three antennas.

 To extend the antennas:

Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance.

NETGEAR recommends that the center antenna be vertical and that you aim the others outward at 45-degree angles as shown.

Power adapter

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Top and Front Panels

The router includes status LEDs on top and a USB 3.0-Storage port on the front.

USB 3.0-Storage port

Figure 2. Router top and front view

Table 1. LED and button descriptions

LED Description

Power

Internet

2.4 GHz WiFi

5 GHz WiFi

USB

3.0-Storage port)

• Solid amber. The router is starting.

• Blinking amber. The

• Solid white. The

• Blinking white. The

• Off. Power is not supplied to the router.

• Solid white. The Internet connection is ready.

• Solid amber.

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

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

• Blinking. The

• Off.

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

• Blinking. The

• Off. The

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

• Blinking.

• Off. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware

The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.

button, and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.

The router detected an Ethernet cable connection to the modem.

router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.

5 GHz WiFi radio is off.

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

firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed.

router is ready.

firmware is corrupted.

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Table 1. LED and button descriptions (continued)

LED Description

USB 2.0-Printer port

Ethernet ports 1–4

WiFi On/Off button with LED

WPS button with LED

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

• Blinking.

• Off. No USB device is connected or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware

button and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.

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

• Solid. A

• Blinking.

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

Pressing this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios on and off. If this LED is lit, the WiFi radios are on. If this LED is off, the WiFi radios are turned off and you

cannot use WiFi to connect to the router.

This button lets you use WPS to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. The WPS LED blinks white during this process and then lights solid white.

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

powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port.

The port is sending or receiving traffic.

You can disable LED blinking or turn off all LEDs except the Power LED. For information about how to do this, see Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs on page 107.

Rear Panel

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

Reset button port connectorOn/Off

LAN ports 1–4

Figure 3. Router rear panel

port

USB 2.0Ethernet Internet Power Power

Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. See Factory Settings on page 178.

Position Your Router

The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can

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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.

Additionally, other wireless access points in and around your home might affect your router’s

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

Position your router according to the following guidelines:

• Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices

operate, and within line of sight to your wireless devices.

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

for wired computers.

• Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings

between the router and your other devices.

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

- Ceiling fans

- Home security systems

- Microwaves

- Computers

- Base of a cordless phone

- 2.4 GHz cordless phone

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

such as these:

- Solid metal door

- Aluminum studs

- Fish tanks

- Mirrors

- Brick

- Concrete

If your network includes adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference.

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Cable Your Router

The following image shows how to cable your router:

Figure 4. Router cabling

 To cable your router:

1. Unplug your modem’

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, replace the battery.

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

came with your router.

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

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

s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your

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2. Connect to the Network and

Access the Router

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Connect to the Network

• Types of Logins

• Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router

• Change the Language

• Access the Router with the NETGEAR genie App

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Connect to the Network

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

Wired Connection

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

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

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

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

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

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

WiFi Connection

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

 To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:

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

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

3. Press the WPS button on the router.

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

instructions for WPS connections.

Your computer or wireless device connects 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 wireless device, find and select the WiFi network.

The WiFi network name is on the router’s label.

3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.

The password is on the router’s label.

Your wireless device connects to the WiFi network.

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Label

The label on the router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number.

Figure 5. Router label

Types of Logins

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

Types of logins:

• ISP login.

service provider gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.

• W

iFi 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 router label.

• Router login.

The login that your ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service. Your

This logs you in to the router interface as admin from an Internet browser.

Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router

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

NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup

You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and pages to 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 use 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

• ISP login name and password

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

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

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

 To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router:

1. T

urn the router on by pressing the On/Off button.

2. Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the router with an Ethernet

cable (wired) or wirelessly 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 an Internet browser

The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before or if NETGEAR genie detects that the router is connected to another router or gateway:

• The first time that you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes

to http://www

.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR genie page displays.

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• If NETGEAR genie detects that the router is connected to another router or gateway,

NETGEAR genie prompts you to set up the router in router mode or access point mode:

Select the Help Me Choose radio button or Let Me Choose radio button:

- Help Me Choose. If you select the Help Me Choose radio button, NETGEAR

genie asks you a few questions to determine if you should set the router in router mode or access point mode. NETGEAR recommends that you select the Help Me

Choose radio button.

- Let Me Choose. If you select the Let Me Choose radio button, you must select

the Router Mode radio button or the Access Point Mode radio button. change the mode by running the Setup Wizard again. For more information, see

Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 22.

For more information about how to set up your router with an existing router or gateway

, see Set Up the Router with an Existing Router or Gateway on page 126.

• If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the

address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie page.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the router to the Internet.

5. If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following:

• 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 is receiving full power

, and that its Power LED is lit white.

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

• Browse to http://www

.routerlogin.net.

• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),

change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.

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

a. Review your settings.

You can

Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly.

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b. Contact your ISP to verify the correct configuration information.

c. Read Chapter 14, Troubleshooting.

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

Log In to the Router

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. If you want to view or change settings for the router, you can use genie again.

 To log in to the router:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

Change the Language

By default, the language is set as Auto.

 To change the language:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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

5. When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change.

The page refreshes with the language that you selected.

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Access the Router with the NETGEAR genie App

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

• Automatically repair common wireless network problems.

• Easily manage router features like Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter,

speed test, and more.

 To use the genie app to access the router:

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

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

3. Launch the genie app.

The genie app dashboard page displays.

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3. Specify Your Internet Settings

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

• Change the MTU Size

• Enable the Bridge or Add a VLAN Tag Group

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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 genie pages that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up.

 To use the Setup Wizard:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

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 ).

6. Click the Next button.

ANCED > Setup Wizard.

The default password is password. The user name and

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The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration and checks your operation mode.

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

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

Specify an Internet Connection That Does Not Use a Login

 To specify the Internet connection settings:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

The default password is password. The user name and

Specify Your Internet Settings

4. Select Internet.

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Scroll to view more settings

5. For the Does your Internet connection require a login setting, leave the No radio button

selected.

6. If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, type it in the Account

Name (If Required) field.

7. If your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it in the Domain Name (If

Required) field.

For the other sections in this page, the default settings usually work, but you can change them.

8. Select an Internet IP

• Get Dynamically from ISP.

Address radio button:

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.

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

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

• Use This MAC

Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

12. Click the T

est button to test your Internet connection.

If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Chapter 14,

Troubleshooting.

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login

 To view or change the basic Internet setup:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select Internet.

The default password is password. The user name and

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5. For the Does your Internet connection require a login setting, select the Yes radio button.

The page adjusts.

6. In the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method PPPoE, PPTP, or

L2TP.

7. In the Login field, enter the login name your ISP gave you.

This login name is often an email address.

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

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

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

Connect.

11. To change the number of minutes until the Internet login time-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 Chapter 14,

Troubleshooting.

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Specify IPv6 Internet Connections

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

 To set up an IPv6 Internet connection:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com..

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The IPv6 page displays.

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

Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information.

• If your ISP did not provide details, select IPv6 Tunnel.

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

in use.

• If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE or DHCP or is not fixed, but is IPv6,

select Auto Config.

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

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

- Use Auto Config for an IPV6 Internet Connection on page 29

- Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Internet Connection on page 31

- Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection on page 33

- Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection on page 35

- Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection on page 35

- Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection on page 37

- Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection on page 38

6. Click the Apply button.

Your changes take effect.

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Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses

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

• More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets

• More than four hexadecimal characters in a quartet

• More than two colons in a row

Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection

 To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detection:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

The IPv6 page displays.

5. In the Internet Connection T

ANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The default password is password. The user name and

ype menu, select Auto Detect.

The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

• Connection T

• Router

for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length

’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired

ype. This field indicates the connection type that is detected.

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

• Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired

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

6. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

• Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some

IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.

• Auto Config. This is the default setting.

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

7. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be

used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.

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

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Use Auto Config for an IPV6 Internet Connection

 To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The IPv6 page displays.

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5. In the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config.

The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

• Router

’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired

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

• Router

’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired

6. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS)

• Get Automatically

from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your

Address radio button:

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.

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

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

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

You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name for the IPv4 ISP here. For example, if your ISP’

s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this field. For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name.

9. Select an IP

Address Assignment radio button:

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• Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some

IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.

• Auto Config. This is the default setting.

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

10. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you

want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.

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

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Internet Connection

6rd protocol makes it possible to deploy IPv6 to sites using a service provider's IPv4 network. 6rd uses the service provider’s own IPv6 address prefix. This limits the operational domain of 6rd to the service provider’s network and is under direct control of the service provider. The IPv6 service provided is equivalent to native IPv6.

The 6rd mechanism relies upon an algorithmic mapping between the IPv6 and IPv4 addresses that are assigned for use within the service provider’s network. This mapping allows for automatic determination of IPv4 tunnel endpoints from IPv6 prefixes, allowing stateless operation of 6rd.

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

• Auto Mode. In IPv6 Auto Detect mode, when the router receives option 212 from the

DHCPv4 option, auto detect selects the IPv6 as 6rd Tunnel setting. The router uses the 6rd option information to establish the 6rd connection.

• Manual Mode. Select 6rd tunnel. If the router receives option 212, the fields are

automatically completed. Otherwise, you must enter the 6rd settings.

 To set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection:

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

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

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The IPv6 page displays.

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5. In the Internet Connection T

ype menu, select 6rd Tunnel.

The router automatically detects the information in the following sections:

• 6rd (IPv6 Rapid Development) Configuration.

The router detects the service provider’s IPv4 network and attempts to establish an IPv6 6rd tunnel connection. If the IPv4 network returns 6rd parameters to the router, the page adjusts to display the correct settings in this section.

• Router

’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired

• MTU size (in bytes).

The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. Change the MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection. See Change the

MTU Size on page 40.

6. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS)

• Get Automatically

from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your

Address radio button:

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.

7. Select an IP

• Use DHCP Server.

Address Assignment radio button:

This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some

IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.

• Auto Config.

This is the default setting.

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

8. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you

want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.

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

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection

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

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

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The IPv6 page displays.

5. In the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel.

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The page adjusts:

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

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

• Auto.

Your router uses any remote relay router that is available on the Internet. This is

the default setting.

• Static IP

Address. Enter the static IPv4 address of the remote relay router. Your IPv6

ISP usually provides this address.

7. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS)

• Get Automatically

from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your

Address radio button:

ISP automatically assigns this address.

• Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select

this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’

s primary DNS server. If a secondary

DNS server address is available, enter it also.

8. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

• Use DHCP Server.

This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some

IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.

• Auto Config.

This is the default setting.

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

9. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you

want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’

s LAN interface.

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

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10. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection

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

 To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The IPv6 page displays.

5. In the Internet Connection Type menu, select Pass Through.

The page adjusts, but no additional fields display.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection

 To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The IPv6 page displays.

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5. In the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed.

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

• IPv6 Address/Prefix

Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router WAN

interface.

• Default IPv6 Gateway.

The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway for the router’s

WAN interface.

• Primary DNS Server.

The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name

records for the router.

• Secondary DNS Server.

The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain

name records for the router.

Note: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers

that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23.)

7. Select an IP

• Use DHCP Server.

Address Assignment radio button:

This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some

IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.

• Auto Config.

This is the default setting.

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

8. In the IPv6 Address/Prefix

Length fields, specify the static IPv6 address and prefix length

of the router’s LAN interface.

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

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection

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

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

ANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The IPv6 page displays.

5. In the Internet Connection T

ype menu, select DHCP.

The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

• Router

’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired

• Router

’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired

6. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS)

• Get Automatically

from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your

Address radio button:

ISP automatically assigns this address.

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• 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.

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

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

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

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

9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

• Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some

IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.

• Auto Config. This is the default setting.

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

10. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you

want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.

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

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection

 To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The IPv6 page displays.

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

6. Enter the settings that your service provider gave you.

If your service provider gave you only one user name and password, the service provider most likely supports dual stack PPPoE (a single PPP session). If the service provider gave you two user names and passwords for IPv4 and IPv6, then the router must use

ferent PPP session.

dif

• T

o use separate PPP sessions (the default setting), leave the Use the same Login information as IPv4 PPPoE check box cleared and complete the PPP Login and Password fields.

• T

o use a single PPP session to establish the IPv4 and IPv6 Internet connection, select the Use the same Login information as IPv4 PPPoE check box.

The page adjusts and the router automatically detects the information in Router’s

IPv6 Address on WAN field. Go to Step 10.

Note: If you do not see the Use the same Login information as IPv4

PPPoE check box, make sure that PPPoE is selected from the Internet Service Provider menu on the Internet Setup page. For

more information, see Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a

The Router

’s IPv6 Address on WAN field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for

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

The Router

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note: The default setting of the Connection Mode menu is Always On to

provide a steady IPv6 connection. The router never terminates the connection. If the connection is terminated, for example, when the modem is turned off, the router attempts to reestablish the connection immediately after the PPPoE connection becomes available again.

10. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:

• Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your

ISP automatically assigns this address.

• Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select

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

11. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

• Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some

IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.

• Auto Config. This is the default setting.

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

12. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you

want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.

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

13. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Change the MTU Size

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

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The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:

ou experience problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the

• Y

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

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

ahoo email

- Y

- MSN portal

- America Online’

• Y

ou use VPN and experience severe performance problems.

• Y

ou used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you are

s DSL service

experiencing connectivity or performance problems.

Note: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication

problems. For example, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.

 To change the MTU size:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.

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

6. Click the Apply button.

Your change is saved.

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

Table 2. Common MTU sizes

MTU Application

1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use

1492 Used in PPPoE environments.

1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)

PPPoE or VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches.

. The following table describes common MTU sizes and

1468 Used in some DHCP environments.

1460 Usable by AOL if you do not send or receive large email attachments, for example.

1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.

1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL.

576 Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.

Enable the Bridge or Add a VLAN Tag Group

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

Enable the Bridge

If your device, such as an IPTV, is connected to the router’s Ethernet port or WiFi network, you can enable the bridge so that the packets sent between the device and the router’s Internet port are not processed through the router’s Network Address Translation (NAT).

 To enable the bridge:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

ANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN / Bridge Settings.

5. Select the Enable VLAN / Bridge group check box.

6. Select the By bridge group radio button.

7. Select a W

ired Ports check box or a Wireless check box:

• If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router

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

• If your device is connected to your router

’s WiFi network, select a Wireless check

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

, select a Wired Ports

Note: You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. You

can select more than one check box.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Add VLAN Tag Groups

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

If you add a VLAN tag group to the bridge, packets sent between the device and the router’s Internet port are not processed through the router’s Network Address Translation (NAT) or firewall.

 To add a VLAN tag group:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

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2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN / Bridge Settings.

The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays.

5. Select the Enable VLAN / Bridge group check box.

6. Leave the By VLAN tag group radio button selected.

7. Click the Add button.

The Add Vlan Rule pop-up window opens.

8. In the Name field, enter a name for the VLAN tag group.

The name can be up to 10 characters.

9. In the VLAN ID field, enter a value from 1 to 4094.

This value is provided by your Internet service provider.

10. In the Priority field, enter a value from 0 to 7.

This value is provided by your Internet service provider.

11. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box:

• If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select a Wired Ports

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

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

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

Note: You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. You

can select more than one check box.

12. Click the Add button.

The VLAN tag group is added.

13. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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4. Optimize Performance

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service

• Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS

• Add Upstream QoS Rules

• Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS

• Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play

• Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

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Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service

You can use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign a high priority to gaming and streaming video from the Internet.

Figure 6. You can prioritize downstream traffic, upstream traffic, or both

Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS

Upstream Quality of Service (QoS) assigns a high priority to Internet traffic from your Xbox gaming system.

Figure 7. Upstream QoS assigns a high priority to gaming traffic from your Xbox

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NETGEAR recommends that only gamers enable the Upstream QoS feature. If you do not game and you turn on this feature, some applications might not perform as well as usual.

 To enable upstream QoS:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

5. Select the Enable Upstream QoS (Optimized for Gaming) check box.

6. Specify the maximum uplink bandwidth for your Internet connection:

• If you know what your uplink bandwidth is, type it in the Uplink bandwidth Maximum

field.

• If you are not sure, click the Speed T

ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup > Upstream QoS.

The default password is password. The user name and

est button.

Speedtest verifies the upstream speed of your Internet connection. The Uplink bandwidth Maximum field displays the result of the test.

7. Click the Apply button.

The router assigns a high priority to Internet traffic from your gaming devices to the Internet.

Add Upstream QoS Rules

You can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic:

• Specific applications

• Specific online games

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• Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the router

• A specific device by MAC address

To specify prioritization of traffic, create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup page. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.

Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming

 To create a QoS policy for applications and online games:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup > Upstream QoS.

The Upstream QoS page displays.

5. Click the Setup QoS rule button.

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6. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup page and click the Add

Priority Rule button.

7. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game.

8. In the Priority Category menu, select either Applications or Online Gaming.

A list of applications or games displays.

9. Scroll and select Add a New

10. If prompted, in the Connection T

Application or Add a New Game, as applicable.

ype menu, select either TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP (both).

Specify the port number or range of port numbers that the application or game uses.

11. From the Priority menu, select the priority for Internet access for this traf

fic relative to other

applications and traffic.

The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.

12. Click the Apply button.

The rule is saved.

Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port

 To create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the router’s LAN ports:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The default password is password. The user name and

The BASIC Home page displays

4. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.

The QoS Setup page displays.

5. Select the T

urn Internet Access QoS On check box.

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6. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup > Upstream QoS.

The Upstream QoS page displays.

7. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.

The QoS Priority Rule list displays.

8. Scroll down and click the Add Priority Rule button.

The QoS - Priority Rules page displays.

9. From the Priority Category menu, select Ethernet LAN Port.

10. From the QoS Policy for menu, select the LAN port.

11. From the Priority menu, select the priority for Internet access for this port’

s traffic relative to

other applications.

The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.

12. Click the Apply button.

The rule is saved in the QoS Policy menu.

Set Up QoS for a MAC Address

 To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

The default password is password. The user name and

4. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup > Upstream QoS.

The Upstream QoS page displays.

5. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.

The QoS Priority Rule menu displays.

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6. Scroll down and click the Add Priority Rule button.

The QoS - Priority Rules page displays.

7. From the Priority Category menu, select MAC Address.

8. If the device is in the MAC Device List, select its radio button.

The information from the MAC Device List populates the QoS Policy for, MAC Address, and Device Name fields. If the device is not in the MAC Device List, click the Refresh button. If it still does not display

, complete these fields.

9. From the Priority menu, select Highest.

This is the priority for Internet access for this device’s traffic relative to other applications and traf

fic. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest.

10. Click the Apply button.

This rule is saved.

Edit an Upstream QoS Policy

 To edit a QoS policy:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

The default password is password. The user name and

4. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup > Upstream QoS.

The Upstream QoS page displays.

5. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.

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The Setup QoS Rule page displays.

6. Select the radio button for the QoS policy.

7. Scroll down and click the Edit button.

The Edit pop-up window opens.

8. Change the policy settings.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

Delete an Upstream QoS Policy

 To delete a QoS policy:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup > Upstream QoS.

The Upstream QoS page displays.

5. Click the Setup QoS Rule button.

The Setup Rules page displays.

6. Select the radio button for the QoS policy.

7. Click the Delete button.

The QoS Policy is removed from the menu.

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Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS

Downstream Quality of Service (QoS) assigns a high priority to Internet video streaming from websites like YouTube and Netflix.

Figure 8. Downstream QoS assigns a high priority to video streaming from the Internet

NETGEAR recommends that you enable downstream QoS only if you watch streaming Internet video. When downstream QoS assigns a high priority to streaming video, it also assigns a lower priority to the rest of your Internet traffic. That means other tasks like downloading content from the Internet take longer.

 To enable downstream QoS:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

The default password is password. The user name and

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4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup > Downstream QoS.

5. Select the Enable Downstream QoS (Improved Video Streaming) check box.

6. (Optional) Select the Streaming Database

Auto Upgrade check box.

The router automatically checks for updates for the streaming database, and downloads and installs them.

7. Click the Apply button.

The router assigns a high priority to video streaming from the Internet traffic.

Add Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword

 To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

The default password is password. The user name and

4. Select ADV

ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup > Downstream QoS.

The Downstream QoS page displays.

5. Select the Enable Downstream QoS (Improved V

6. In the

Add Rules section, leave the by Keyword radio button selected.

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7. In the Rule Name field, type the name of the rule.

8. In the Keyword field, type a keyword.

9. Click the Add button.

The rule is added to the QoS rules. The router assigns a high priority to Internet traffic from the server that matches the keyword.

Add a Downstream QoS Rule by Device

 To add a downstream QoS rule by device:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup > Downstream QoS.

The Downstream QoS page displays.

5. Select the Enable Downstream QoS (Improved Video Streaming) check box.

6. In the Add Rules section, select the by Device radio button.

The page adjusts.

7. In the MAC Device list, select a radio button for a device.

8. Click the Add button.

The router assigns a high a priority to streaming traffic that goes from the Internet to the device you specified.

Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play

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

If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), enable UPnP.

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 To enable Universal Plug and Play:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > UPnP.

The UPnP page displays.

5. Select the Turn UPnP On check box.

By default, this check box is selected. UPnP for automatic device configuration can be enabled or disabled. If the Turn UPnP On check box is cleared, the router does not allow any device to automatically control router resources, such as port forwarding.

6. Type the advertisement period in minutes.

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

7. Type the advertisement time to live in hops.

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

8. Click the Apply button.

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

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

Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes wireless voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. WMM QoS is automatically enabled for the router.

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WMM QoS prioritizes wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, WMM must be enabled in both it and the client running that application. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video.

 To disable WMM QoS:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.

The QoS Setup page displays.

5. Clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (2.4 GHz b/g/n) check box.

6. Clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (5 GHz b/g/n) check box.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

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5. Control Access to the Internet

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

intrusions from the Internet.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Set Up Parental Controls

• Block Access to Your Network

• Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

• Block Services from the Internet

• Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services

• Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer

• Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

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Set Up Parental Controls

The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home page, your browser goes to the Parental Controls website, where you can learn more about Parental Controls. To set up Parental Controls, you must download the genie app.

 To set up Parental Controls:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the user name and password for the router.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select Parental Controls.

The Parental Controls website opens.

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

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

7. Open the genie app and select Parental Controls.

Live Parental Controls automatically starts.

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

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

The default password is password. The user name and

9. Select a radio button as follows:

• If you already own an OpenDNS account, leave the Ye

• If you did not yet create an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button.

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

Do the following:

a. Complete the fields.

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b. Click the Next button.

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

10. Select a radio button for a filtering level and click the Next button.

The Setup is complete page displays.

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

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

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

Block Access to Your Network

You can use access control to block access to your network.

 To set up access control:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.

The Access Control page displays.

5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box.

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

6. To specify the access rule, select one of the following radio buttons:

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

access your network. You don’t need to enter its MAC address in this page. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this radio button selected.

• Block all new devices from connecting. With this setting, if you buy a new device,

before it can access your network, you must enter its MAC address for an Ethernet connection and its MAC address for a WiFi connection in the allowed list.

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

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7. To allow the computer or device you’re currently using to continue to access the network,

select the check box next to your computer or device, and click the Allow button.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your changes take effect.

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

You can use keywords to block certain Internet sites from your network. You can use blocking all the time or based on a schedule.

 To set block Internet sites:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

ANCED > Security > Block Sites.

The default password is password. The user name and

5. Select one of the keyword blocking options:

• Per Schedule.

(See Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services on page 64.)

• Always.

6. In the T

want to block.

ype a keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain that you

Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule page.

Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule page settings.

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For example:

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

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

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

7. Click the Add Keyword button.

The keyword is added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up to 32 entries.

8. Click the Apply button.

Keyword blocking takes effect.

Delete Keywords from the List to Be Blocked

 To delete keywords from the list:

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

network.

2. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites.

5. Do one of the following:

• To delete a single word, select it and click the Delete Keyword button.

The keyword is removed from the list.

• To delete all keywords on the list, click the Clear List button.

All keywords are removed from the list.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

Block Services from the Internet

You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule.

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 To block services:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select

ADVANCED > Security > Block Services.

The Block Services page displays.

5. Specify when to block the services:

• To block the services all the time, select the Always radio button.

• T

o block the services based on a schedule, select the Per Schedule radio button.

For information about how to specify the schedule, see Schedule When to Block

Internet Sites and Services on page 64.

6. Click the Add button.

7. To add a service that is in the Service Type menu, select the application or service.

The settings for this service automatically display in the fields.

8. T

o add a service or application that is not the menu, select User Defined and do the

following:

a. If you know that the application uses either

TCP or UDP, select the appropriate

protocol. Otherwise, select TCP/UDP (both).

b. Enter the starting port and ending port numbers.

If the service uses a single port number, enter that number in both fields.

To find out which port numbers the service or application uses, you can contact the publisher of the application, ask user groups or newsgroups, or search on the Internet.

9. T

o specify how to filter the services, select one of the following radio buttons:

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• Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer.

• IP Address Range. Block services for a range of computers with consecutive IP

addresses on your network.

• All lP Addresses. Block services for all computers on your network.

10. Click the Add button.

Your changes are saved.

Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services

When you schedule blocking, the same schedule is used to block sites and to block services. For information about how to specify what you want the router to block, see

Block Internet Sites on page 61 and Block Services from the Internet on page 62.

 To schedule blocking:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

Use Keywords to

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule.

The Schedule page displays.

5. Specify when to block keywords and services:

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

keywords, or select the Every Day check box, which automatically selects the check boxes for all days.

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

Day for 24-hour blocking.

6. Select your time zone.

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

daylight savings time check box.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer

You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking. The computer you exempt must use a fixed IP address. You can use the reserved IP address feature to specify the IP address. See

Manage Reserves LAN IP Addresses on page 114 .

 To specify a trusted computer:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites.

The Block Sites page displays.

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

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

7. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

The router can email you its logs of router activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services.

 To set up email notifications:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail.

5. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box.

6. In the Y

our Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP outgoing (SMTP) mail

server (such as mail.myISP.com).

You might be able to find this information in the configuration page of your email program. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent.

7. Enter the email address to which logs and alerts are sent in the Send to This E-mail

Address field.

This email address is also used for the From address. If this field is blank, log and alert messages are not sent.

8. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires

authentication check box.

a. In the User Name field, type the user name for the outgoing email server

b. In the Password field, type the password for the outgoing email server

9. T

o send alerts immediately, select the Send Alerts Immediately check box.

10. T

o send logs based on a schedule, specify these settings:

• From Send logs according to this schedule menu, select the schedule type.

• From the Day menu, select the day.

• From the T

ime menu, select the time, and select the am or pm radio button.

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Logs are sent automatically. If the log fills before the specified time, it is sent. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the router memory

. If the router cannot email the log and the log

buffer fills, the router overwrites the log.

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6. Share USB Storage Devices

Attached to the Router

This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your router. The USB port on the router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or

hard drives, or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the router USB port.

Note: NETGEAR recommends that you connect a USB storage device to

the USB 3.0-Storage port and connect a printer to the USB 2.0-Printer port.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• USB Storage Device Requirements

• Access a USB Storage Device on the Network

• Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault

• Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine

• Control Access to the USB Drive

• Use FTP Within the Network

• View or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive

• Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive

• Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive

• Safely Remove a USB Drive

For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.

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USB Storage Device Requirements

The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives that the router supports, visit

http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare.

Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device. Such USB devices do not work with the router.

The router supports the following file system types for full read/write access:

• FAT16

• FAT32

• NTFS

• NTFS with compression format enabled

• Ext2

• Ext3

• Ext4

• XFS

• HFS

• HFS+

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Access a USB Storage Device on the Network

ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB drive connected to the router USB port. (If your USB drive uses special drivers, it is not compatible.)

USB 3.0-Storage port

Figure 9. The blue USB 3.0-Storage port on the front of the router provides the fastest access

 To connect a USB storage device to the router:

Connect your USB storage device to the USB port on the router.

If your USB device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the router

When you connect the USB device to the router USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

 To access the USB device from a Mac:

1. Connect your USB storage device to the USB port on the router

If your USB device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the router

When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB drive is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

2. On a Mac that is connected to the network, launch Finder and select Go > Connect to

Server.

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The Connect to Server page displays.

3. Enter the smb://readyshare in the Server Address field.

4. Click the Connect button.

5. When prompted, select the Guest radio button.

6. If you set up access control on the router and you allowed your Mac to access the network,

select the Registered User radio button and enter admin for the name and password for the password.

For more information about access control, see Block Access to Your Network on page 60.

7. Click the Connect button.

A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the device.

 To access the USB storage device from a Windows computer:

1. Connect your USB storage device to a USB port on the router.

If your USB device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the router.

2. Select Start > Run.

3. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.

4. Click the OK button.

A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the device.

 To map the USB device to a Windows network drive:

1. Connect your USB storage device to the USB port on the router.

If your USB device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the router.

When you connect the USB device to the router’s USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB drive is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

2. Select Start > Run.

3. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.

4. Click the OK button.

A window automatically opens and displays the USB Storage device.

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5. Right-click the USB storage device and select Map network drive.

The Map Network Drive page displays:

6. Select the drive letter to map to the network folder.

7. Click the Finish button.

The USB device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.

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8. To connect to the USB storage device as a different user, select the Connect using

different credentials check box, click the Finish button, and do the following:

a. Type the user name and password.

b. Click the OK button.

The USB storage device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.

Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault

Your router comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your home. Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the USB port on your router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup.

 To back up your Windows computer:

1. Connect a USB HDD to a USB port on the router.

The blue USB 3.0-Storage port on the front of the router performs faster than the USB

2.0-Printer port on the rear panel of the router.

2. Install the genie app on each Windows computer.

To download the genie app, visit www.netgear.com/genie.

3. Download ReadySHARE Vault from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each

Windows computer.

4. Launch ReadySHARE Vault.

5. Use the dashboard or the Backup tab to set up and run your backup.

Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine

You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard disk drive (HDD) that is connected to one of the router’s USB ports. You can access the connected USB hard drive from your Mac with a wired or wireless connection to your router.

Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac

NETGEAR recommends that you use a new USB HDD or format your old USB HDD to do the Time Machine backup for the first time. Use a blank partition to prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine. The router supports GUID or MBR partitions.

 To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitions:

1. Physically connect the USB hard drive to your Mac.

2. On your Mac, go to Spotlight (or the magnifying glass) at the top right of the page and

search for Disk Utility.

3. Open the Disk Utility, click the Erase tab, and click the Erase button.

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4. Click the Partition tab.

5. Click Partition Layout and set the number of partitions that you want to use.

6. Click the Options button.

The Partition options display.

7. Select the GUID Partition Table or Master Boot Record radio button.

8. For the format, select Mac OS Extended (Journaled).

9. Click the OK button.

10. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data

Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, NETGEAR recommends that you follow this procedure.

 To prepare to back up a large amount of data:

1. Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer.

2. Verify and repair the backup disk and the local disk.

3. Verify and repair the permissions on the local disk.

4. Set Energy Saver:.

a. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

The System Preference window displays.

b. Select Energy Saver.

The Energy Saver page displays.

c. Click the Power Adapter tab.

d. Select the Wake for Wi-Fi network access check box.

e. Click the Back arrow to save the changes and exit the page.

5. Modify your security settings.

a. From the System Preferences window, select Security & Privacy.

The Security & Privacy page displays.

b. Click the Advanced button at the bottom of the page.

If the Advanced button is grayed out, click the lock icon so that you can change the settings.

c. Clear the Log out after minutes of inactivity check box.

d. Click the OK button.

Your changes are saved.

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Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive

You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB HDD that is connected to one of the router’s USB ports.

 To back up your Mac onto a USB hard drive:

1. Prepare your USB HDD with a compatible format and partitions

For more information, see Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac on page 72.

2. If you plan to back up a large amount of data, see Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data on page 73.

3. Insert your USB HDD into a USB port on the router.

Note: If your USB HDD uses a power supply, you must use it when you

connect the USB HDD to the router.

The blue USB 3.0-Storage port on the front of the router performs faster than the USB

2.0-Printer port on the rear panel of the router.

When you connect the USB HDD to the router USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB drive is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

4. On your Mac computer that is connected to the router’s network, launch Finder and select

Go > Connect to Server.

The Connect to Server window displays.

5. Type smb://routerlogin.net and click the Connect button.

6. When prompted, select the Registered User radio button.

7. Enter admin for the name and password for the password and click the Connect button.

A list of USB devices connected to your router displays.

8. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

The System Preferences window displays.

9. Select Time Machine.

The Time Machine window displays.

10. Click the Select Backup Disk button and select your USB device from the list.

11. Click the Use Disk button.

Note: If you do not see the USB partition that you want in the Time Machine

disk list, go to Mac finder and click that USB partition. It displays in the Time Machine list.

12. When prompted, select the Registered User radio button.

13. Enter admin for the name and password for the password and click the Connect button.

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The setup is complete and the Mac automatically schedules a full back up. You can back up immediately if you want.

Control Access to the USB Drive

You can specify the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device.

 To specify the USB access settings:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

ANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The default password is password. The user name and

5. Specify access to the USB storage device:

• Network Device Name.

to the router. The default is readyshare.

• W

orkgroup. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the

workgroup name is displayed here. The name works only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows.

• Access Method. Select the check boxes for the access methods that you want:

- Network Connection. Enabled by default.

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This is the name used to access the USB device connected

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- HTTP. Enabled by default. You can type

http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to access the USB drive.

- HTTPS (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this feature, remote

users can type http://<public IP address/shares> (for example, http://1.1.10.102/shares) or a URL domain name to access the USB drive over the Internet. This feature supports file uploading only.

- FTP. Disabled by default.

- FTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you select this check box, remote users

can access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet. This feature supports both downloading and uploading of files.

6. If you changed the settings, click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

Use FTP Within the Network

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you send and receive large files faster.

 To set up FTP access:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

5. Select the FTP check box.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

View or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive

You can view or change the network folders on the USB storage device.

 To view or change network folders:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

The default password is password. The user name and

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4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

5. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section of the page, and adjust the following

settings:

• Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is

USB_Storage. (Some router models include more than one USB port.)

You can click the name, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If

Not Shared is shown, the default share was deleted, and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.

• Read

network folder. All–no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the router.

• Folder Name. Full path of the network folder

• V

• T

Access and Write Access. Show the permissions and access controls on the

olume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).

otal Space and Free Space. Show the current utilization of the storage device.

Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive

You can add network folders on the USB storage device.

 To add a network folder:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

ANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

5. Click the Create Network Folder button.

If this page does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups.

6. In the USB Device menu, select the USB drive.

7. Click the Browse button and in the Folder field, select the folder

8. In the Share Name field, type the name of the share.

9. In the Read Access menu and the W

rite Access menu, select the settings that you want.

The user name (account name) for All–no password is guest. The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the router. By default, it is password.

10. Click the Apply button.

The folder is added on the USB device.

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Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive

You can add network folders on the USB storage device.

 To edit a network folder:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

5. Click the Edit button.

ANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The default password is password. The user name and

The Edit Network Folder page displays the same settings shown in the Add a Network Folder page.

6. Change the settings in the fields as needed.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

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Safely Remove a USB Drive

Before you physically disconnect a USB drive from the router USB port, log in to the router and take the drive offline.

 To remove a USB disk drive safely:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

5. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button.

ANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The default password is password. The user name and

This takes the drive offline.

6. Physically disconnect the USB drive.

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7. Access the Router’s USB Drive

Through the Internet

With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access a USB hard drive attached to the router’s USB port router when you’re not home. This chapter includes the following sections:

• Access the USB Drive Through the Internet

• Dynamic DNS

• Your Personal FTP Server

• Set Up Your Personal FTP Server

• Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD

For information about how to connect the USB drive and to specify its settings, see Chapter 6,

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Access the USB Drive Through the Internet

You can access the USB drive through the Internet when you’re not home.

 To access the USB drive from a remote computer:

1. Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network.

2. Connect to your home router:

• To connect with Dynamic DNS, type the DNS name.

To use a Dynamic DNS account, you must enter the account information in the Dynamic DNS page. See

• To connect without Dynamic DNS, type the router’s Internet port IP address.

You can view the router’s Internet IP address on the BASIC Home page.

You can use FTP to share files on a USB drive connected to the router.

Dynamic DNS on page 85.

Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet

 To set up FTP access:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

5. Select the FTP (via Internet) check box.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

7. T

o limit access to the admin user, click the Edit button.

8. In the Read Access menu, select admin.

9. In the W

10. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

rite Access menu, select admin.

Access the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTP

You must first set up FTP through Internet access as described in tAccess the USB Drive

Through the Internet with FTP on page 84.

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 To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer:

1. To download, launch an Internet browser.

2. To upload, use an FTP client such as filezilla.

3. Type ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field of the browser.

For example, type ftp://10.1.65.4.

If you are using Dynamic DNS, type the DNS name.

For example, type ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com.

4. When prompted, log in.

• To log in as admin, in the user name field, type admin and in the password field, type

the same password that you use to log in to the router.

• To log in as guest, in the user name field, enter guest.

The guest user name does not require a password. To restrict access to the USB drive, you can specify that only the admin user can access it. See

the USB Drive on page 75.

Control Access to

The files and folders of the USB drive that your account can access to display. For example, you might see share/partition1/directory1.

Dynamic DNS

Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses. This means that the IP address can change at any time. You can use the IP address to access your network remotely, but most people don’t know what their IP addresses are or when this number changes.

To make it easier to connect, you can get a free account with a Dynamic DNS service that lets you use a domain name to access your home network. To use this account, you must set up the router to use Dynamic DNS. Then the router notifies the Dynamic DNS service provider whenever its IP address changes. When you access your Dynamic DNS account, the service finds the current IP address of your home network and automatically connects you.

If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the Dynamic DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet.

Your Personal FTP Server

With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network through Dynamic DNS when you aren’t home. To set up your FTP server, you must register for a free NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings in the router’s Dynamic DNS page.

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Figure 10. You can access your network through the Internet when you’re not home

Note: The router supports only basic DDNS, and the login and password

might not be secure. You can use DDNS with a VPN tunnel for a secure connection.

Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account

 To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

The default password is password. The user name and

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4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS.

5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box.

6. In the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR.

7. Select the No radio button.

8. In the Host Name field, type the name that you want to use for your URL.

The host name is sometimes called the domain name. Your free URL includes the host name that you specify

, and ends with mynetgear.com. For example, specify

MyName.mynetgear.com.

9. In the Email field, type the email address that you want to use for your account.

10. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your account.

11. Click the Register button.

12. Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service.

13. T

o check that Dynamic DNS is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button.

A message displays the Dynamic DNS status.

Specify a DNS Account

If you already use a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR, NO-IP, or Dyn, you can set up the router to use your account.

 To set up Dynamic DNS:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADV

ANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS.

5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box.

6. In the Service Provider menu, select one of the following:

• NETGEAR

• www

.no-ip.com

.DynDNS.org

7. Select the Ye

s radio button.

The page adjusts and displays the Show Status, Cancel, and Apply buttons.

8. In the Host Name field, type the host name (sometimes called the domain name) for your

account.

9. For a No-IP or Dyn account, in the User Name field, enter the user name for your account.

10. For a NETGEAR account at No-IP

, in the Email field, type the email address for your

account.

11. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your DDNS account.

12. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

13. T

o verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show Status

button.

A message displays the Dynamic DNS status.

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Change the Dynamic DNS Settings

 To change your settings:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS.

The Dynamic DNS page displays.

5. Change your DDNS account settings as necessary.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

Set Up Your Personal FTP Server

 To set up your personal account and use FTP:

1. Get your free NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name.

See Your Personal FTP Server on page 85.

2. Make sure that your Internet connection is working.

Your router must use a direct Internet connection. It cannot connect to a different router to access the Internet.

3. Connect a USB hard disk drive to a USB port on the router.

4. Set up FTP access in the router.

See Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet on page 83.

On a remote computer with Internet access, you can use FTP to access your router using ftp://yourname.mynetgear.com.

5. On your WAN PC, you can FTP to your router using ftp://yourname.mynetgear.com.

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Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD

NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD for routers lets you remotely access files stored on a USB storage device that is connected to the router. Before you can use ReadyCLOUD, you must create a ReadyCLOUD account and register your router.

A ReadyCLOUD app is also available for Windows computers, Android mobile devices, and

iOS mobile devices. For more information about setting up ReadyCLOUD, see the ReadyCLOUD for Routers User Manual, which is available online at

http://downloadcenter.netgear.com.

Create a ReadyCLOUD Account

 To create a ReadyCLOUD account:

6. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device.

7. V

isit http://readycloud.netgear.com.

The ReadyCLOUD Welcome page displays.

8. Click the Sign In link.

The Sign In page displays.

9. Click the Create Account link.

10. Complete the fields to set up your account, and click the Create button.

You are now ready to register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account.

Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD

After you create a ReadyCLOUD account, you must register your router with your

ReadyCLOUD account.

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 To register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account:

1. V

isit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27323/ and check to see if you router

supports ReadyCLOUD.

2. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on the router.

If your USB storage device uses a power supply

, you must use it when you connect the

USB storage device to the router.

When you connect the USB storage device

to the router’s USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

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

4. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login window opens.

5. Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

6. Select ReadySHARE.

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7. Select the ReadyCLOUD radio button.

8. Enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password and click the Register button.

If you did not create a ReadyCLOUD account, see Create a ReadyCLOUD Account on page 90.

Note: If the router’s Internet connection mode is set to Dial on Demand, the

router automatically changes the connection mode to Always On. This change is required for ReadyCLOUD to remotely access the USB storage device.

The router is registered with ReadyCLOUD.

9. After registration, visit http://readycloud.netgear.com.

10. Click the Sign In link, enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password, and click the

The ReadyCLOUD page displays the router that you registered and the contents of the USB storage device that is connected to the router.

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8. Use the Router as a Media Server

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings

• Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server

• Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo

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Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings

By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players.

 To specify media server settings:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.

5. Select the Media Server tab.

The Media Server (Settings) page displays.

6. Specify the settings:

• Enable Media Server. Select this check box to enable this device to act as a media

server.

• Enable TiVo support. Select this check box if you want to play ReadyNAS media on

your TiVo device. See the

• Media Server Device Name. Specify the name of the media server.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo on page 96.

Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server

iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a USB drive that is connected to the router USB port. You can also use the Apple Remote app from an

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iPhone or iPad to play music on any AirPlay devices, such as Apple TV or AirPlay-supported receivers.

Figure 11. Play music on a USB drive with iTunes

Supported music file formats are MP3, AAC, and FLAC. The maximum number of music files supported is 10,000.

 To specify iTunes server settings:

1. On your iPhone or iPad, find and connect to the WiFi network.

2. Download the Remote app from the

3. Launch the Remote app

from your iPhone or iPad.

Apple App Store.

The Remote page displays.

4. Click the Add a Device button.

A passcode displays.

5. Specify the router settings:

a. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to

the network.

b. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

A login window opens.

c. Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin.

The default password is password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

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d. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage > Media Server.

e. Select the Enable iTunes Media Server (Music Only) check box and click the

Apply button.

f. Enter the passcode and click the Allow Control button.

Your changes take effect.

On your iPhone or iPad, the ReadySHARE music library displays in the Remote app.

You can play this music to AirPlay devices.

Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo

You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to your router. The TiVo must be on the same network as the router. This feature supports the following file formats:

ideo. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files.

• V

• Music. See and play MP3 files.

• Pictures. V

You can use the TiVo (Series 2 and up) Home Media Option to play photos and music on your Windows or Mac computer in your

 To set up the router to work with TiVo:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.

iew images in jpg format.

TiVo user interface.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

The default password is password. The user name and

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4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.

5. Select the Media Server tab.

The Media Server (Settings) page displays.

6. Make sure that the Enable T

 To play videos:

1. On the

TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows.

iVo support check box is selected.

2. At the bottom of the page, select the R6400.

 To play music or view photos:

1. On the

TiVo, select TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases.

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2. Select an item to play or watch.

 To copy TiVo files to a computer:

Use the TiVo Desktop accessory, available at

https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessories-software.do.

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9. Share a USB Printer

The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to a USB port on

your router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network.

Note: NETGEAR recommends that you connect a printer to the USB

2.0-Printer port on the rear panel of the router.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer

• Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility

• Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility

• Use the Shared Printer

• View or Change the Status of a Printer

• Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer

• Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings

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Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer

Some USB printer manufacturers (for example, HP and Lexmark printers) request that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do so.

 To install the driver and cable the printer:

1. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer

software for the USB printer.

If you cannot find the printer driver, contact the printer manufacturer.

2. Use a USB printer cable to connect the USB printer to the router USB port.

, install the driver

Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility

The utility works on Windows and Mac computers.

 To download the utility:

1. V

isit www.netgear.com/readyshare.

2. Scroll down to the Print From the Comfort of

the page.

3. Click one of the following links.

• Download PC installer and get started.

• Download Mac installer and get started.

Your Home Network section at the bottom of

This is the utility for Windows computers.

This is the utility for MAC computers.

USB port

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file and

install.

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NETGEAR R6400 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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Contents

1. Hardware Setup

Unpack Your Router

Extend the Antennas

Top and Front Panels

Rear Panel

Position Your Router

Cable Your Router

Connect to the Network

Wired Connection

WiFi Connection

Label

Types of Logins

Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router

NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup

Log In to the Router

Change the Language

Access the Router with the NETGEAR genie App

3. Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

Specify an Internet Connection That Does Not Use a Login

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login

Specify IPv6 Internet Connections

Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses

Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection

Use Auto Config for an IPV6 Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection

Change the MTU Size

Enable the Bridge or Add a VLAN Tag Group

Enable the Bridge

Add VLAN Tag Groups

4. Optimize Performance

Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service

Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS

Add Upstream QoS Rules

Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming

Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port

Set Up QoS for a MAC Address

Edit an Upstream QoS Policy

Delete an Upstream QoS Policy

Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS

Add Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword

Add a Downstream QoS Rule by Device

Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play

Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

5. Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls

Block Access to Your Network

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

Delete Keywords from the List to Be Blocked

Block Services from the Internet

Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services

Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer

Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

USB Storage Device Requirements

Access a USB Storage Device on the Network

Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault

Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine

Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac

Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data

Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive

Control Access to the USB Drive

Use FTP Within the Network

View or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive

Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive

Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive

Safely Remove a USB Drive

Access the USB Drive Through the Internet

Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet