Netgear R6900P User Manual

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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router

User Manual

Model R6900P

February 2017 202-11713-02

350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P

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Conformity

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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.

Trademarks

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router

Unpack Your Router.............................................................................................10

Attach the Antennas.............................................................................................10

LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel....................................................................11

Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel.............................................13

USB Port on the Front Panel................................................................................13

Router Label........................................................................................................14

Position Your Router.............................................................................................14

Cable Your Router................................................................................................15

Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Connect to the Router..........................................................................................17

Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable.........................................17

Join the WiFi Network of the Router................................................................17

Types of Logins...............................................................................................18

Use a Web Browser to Access the Router...........................................................18

Automatic Internet Setup.................................................................................19

Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App....................................................20

Change the Language.........................................................................................21

Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App..............................................21

Manual Method...........................................................................................17

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method...................................................................18

Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard.............................................................................24

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............................................................25

Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.............................................25

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Ser vice........26

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP

Service............................................................................................................28

Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection....................................................................30

IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..............................................30

Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................31

Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................32

Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection............................................34

Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection........................................36

Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection........................................................36

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

Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection...........................................................39

Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection...................................................41

Manage the MTU Size.........................................................................................43

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MTU Concepts................................................................................................43

Change the MTU Size.....................................................................................44

Chapter 4 Optimize Performance

Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management...............................46

Enable Dynamic QoS......................................................................................46

Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update................................46

Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play.................................47

Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service.......................................................48

Enable or Disable Smart Connect........................................................................49

Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls.....................................................................................51

Allow or Block Access to Your Network................................................................52

Enable and Manage Network Access Control.................................................52

Manage Network Access Control Lists...........................................................54

Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List............................54

Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List............................56

Use Keywords to Block Inter net Sites..................................................................57

Set Up Blocking...............................................................................................57

Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List....................................59

Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List............................59

Specify a Trusted Computer............................................................................60

Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications............61

Add an Outbound Firewall Rule......................................................................61

Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application.............63

Change an Outbound Firewall Rule................................................................65

Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule................................................................66

Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules.............66

Set Up Security Event Email Notifications...........................................................68

Chapter 6 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router

USB Device Requirements..................................................................................71

Connect a USB Device to the Router...................................................................71

Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router.............................................72

Access the Storage Device From a Windows-Based Computer.....................72

Access the Storage Device From a Mac.........................................................72

Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Dr ive.................................................73

Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault.....................................73

Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine......................................................74

Set Up a Storage Device on a Mac.................................................................74

Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data..................................................75

Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a Storage Device...................................75

Manage Access to a Storage Device...................................................................76

Enable FTP Access Within Your Network.............................................................79

View Network Folders on a Device......................................................................80

Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device.........................................................81

Change a Network Folder , Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive....83

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Approve USB Devices..........................................................................................85

Set Up NETGEAR Downloader...........................................................................86

Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader...............................................87

Change the NETGEAR Downloader Settings.................................................87

Set Up Email Notifications for NETGEAR Downloader...................................88

Manage NETGEAR Downloader Tasks...........................................................89

Safely Remove a USB Device..............................................................................89

Chapter 7 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet

Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS.....................................................................92

Your Personal FTP Server...............................................................................92

Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account.............................................................93

Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created.........................................94

Change the Dynamic DNS Settings................................................................96

Access Storage Devices Through the Inter net.....................................................96

Access Storage Devices From a Remote Computer.......................................96

Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet.......................................................97

Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Inter net.............................98

Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD........................................99

Create a ReadyCLOUD Account.....................................................................99

Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server

Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings......................................................104

Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server.....................................105

Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo............................................................107

Set Up the Router to Wor k With TiVo............................................................107

Play Videos....................................................................................................107

Play Music or View Photos............................................................................108

Copy TiVo Files to a Computer......................................................................108

Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer

Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer..................................................110

Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility........................................................110

Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility..............................................................111

Use the Shared Printer......................................................................................112

Manually Connect and Print..........................................................................112

Print and Release the Printer........................................................................113

View or Change the Status of a Printer..............................................................113

Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer........................................114

Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings.......................................115

Turn Off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center...............115

Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language................................116

Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out....................................................116

Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

Manage the WAN Security Settings...................................................................118

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Set Up a Default DMZ Server............................................................................118

Manage IGMP Proxying.....................................................................................119

Manage NAT Filtering........................................................................................120

Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway......................................................120

Manage the LAN IP Address Settings...............................................................121

Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings.............................................122

Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool...........................................................123

Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses...............................................................124

Reserve a LAN IP Address...........................................................................125

Change a Reserved IP Address....................................................................125

Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry..........................................................126

Disable the Built-In DHCP Server......................................................................126

Change the Router’s Device Name....................................................................127

Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes.......................................................128

Set Up a Static Route....................................................................................128

Change a Static Route..................................................................................129

Remove a Static Route.................................................................................130

Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group.......................................130

Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group..................................................................131

Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group.........................................................132

Chapter 11 Manage the WiFi Network Settings

Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network.................................................136

Use WPS With the Push Button Method.......................................................136

Use WPS With the PIN Method.....................................................................137

Specify Basic WiFi Settings...............................................................................138

Change the WiFi Data Rate Settings.................................................................141

Change the WiFi Password or Security Level....................................................142

Set Up a Guest WiFi Network............................................................................143

Specify How the Router Manages WiFi Clients.................................................144

Manage Airtime Fairness..............................................................................144

Manage Implicit Beamforming.......................................................................145

Manage MU-MIMO........................................................................................145

Control the WiFi Radios.....................................................................................146

Use the WiFi On/Off Button...........................................................................146

Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios................................................................146

Set Up a WiFi Schedule.....................................................................................147

Manage the WPS Settings.................................................................................148

Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point.............................................................150

Use the Router in WiFi Bridge Mode..................................................................151

Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic

Update the Firmware of the Router....................................................................155

Check for New Firmware and Update the Router..........................................155

Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router..............................156

Change the admin Password.............................................................................157

Set Up Password Recovery...............................................................................158

Recover the admin Password............................................................................158

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Manage the Configuration File of the Router.....................................................159

Back Up the Settings.....................................................................................159

Restore the Settings......................................................................................159

Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs..............................................................160

Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings..............................................161

Use the Reset Button....................................................................................161

Erase the Settings.........................................................................................162

View the Status and Statistics of the Router......................................................162

View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings........162

Display Internet Port Statistics......................................................................164

Check the Internet Connection Status..........................................................165

Manage the Activity Log.....................................................................................166

View, Email, or Clear the Logs......................................................................167

Specify Which Activities Are Logged.............................................................168

View Devices Currently on the Network.............................................................168

Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic......................................................................169

Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions............................169

View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics..............................................170

Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume.................................................................171

Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time..................................................173

Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached..........................174

Manage the Router Remotely............................................................................175

Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App..........................................176

Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network

Set Up a VPN Connection..................................................................................178

Specify VPN Service in the Router................................................................178

Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows-Based Computer.........................179

Install OpenVPN Software on a Mac Computer............................................181

Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device................................................182

Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device.........................................183

Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer..........................................183

Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media From a Windows-Based

Computer...........................................................................................................185

Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home...........................................185

Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.........................................185

Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router............................................186

Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home........................187

Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications........189

Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application.......................189

Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Ser vice or Application..............190

Change a Port Forwarding Rule....................................................................192

Remove a Por t Forwarding Rule...................................................................193

Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public................................193

How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule.................................194

Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications......................................194

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Add a Port Triggering Rule............................................................................195

Change a Port Triggering Rule......................................................................197

Remove a Por t Trigger ing Rule.....................................................................198

Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering.......................................................198

Disable Por t Trigger ing..................................................................................199

Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat........................200

Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

Reboot the Router From Its Web Page..............................................................202

Quick Tips..........................................................................................................202

Sequence to Restart Your Network...............................................................202

Check Ethernet Cable Connections..............................................................202

WiFi Settings.................................................................................................203

Network Settings...........................................................................................203

Troubleshoot With the LEDs...............................................................................203

Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On............................203

Power LED Is Off or Blinking.........................................................................203

Power LED Stays Amber...............................................................................204

Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off.........................................................204

WiFi LED Is Off..............................................................................................204

You Cannot Log In to the Router........................................................................204

You Cannot Access the Internet.........................................................................205

Check the WAN IP Address...........................................................................205

Troubleshoot PPPoE.....................................................................................206

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing.....................................................................207

Changes Are Not Saved....................................................................................207

Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity..........................................................................208

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility..............................................208

Test the LAN Path to Your Router..................................................................208

Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device...............................209

Appendix A Supplemental Information

Factory Settings.................................................................................................211

Technical Specifications.....................................................................................214

Hardware Overview of the Router

The NETGEAR Nighthawk® AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P, in this manual ref erred to as the router, delivers combined WiFi connection speeds of up to AC1900 WiFi (600 Mbps1 on 2.4 GHz 802.11n and 1300 Mbps2 on 5 GHz 802.11ac). Both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios can be active simultaneously.

Nighthawk, powered by a dual-core 1 GHz processor, is ideal for bandwidth-hungry activities such as online gaming and video streaming. High-powered amplifiers with antennas provide WiFi coverage anywhere around your home, inside or out.

For gamers, Nighthawk supports Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) optimized for online game play with game consoles like Xbox. F or uninterrupted HD streaming media, Nighthawk features m ultiuser multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO) for simultaneous streaming and Dynamic QoS to identify and prioritize streaming traffic from websites like Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu Plus.

Nighthawk provides fast central storage, backup, and streaming to ev ery device in your home with the USB 3.0 port (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Sharing content across your network is easy, whether you’re accessing stored photos and music or printing over WiFi. Stream your stored media files anywhere on the netw ork 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-based computers to a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk.

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Unpack Your Router on page 10

• Attach the Antennas on page 10

• LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel on page 11

• Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel on page 13

• USB Port on the Front Panel on page 13

• Router Label on page 14

• Position Your Router on page 14

• Cable Your Router on page 15

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

netgear.com/support.

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

downloadcenter.netgear .com.You can check for and download ne w firmware manually . If the f eatures or behavior

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

1. Maximum WiFi signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and WiFi cov erage will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including v olume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lo wer actual data throughput rate and WiFi coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps.

2. Up to 1300 Mbps WiFi speeds can be achieved when you are connecting to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices.

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Unpack Your Router

The box contains the following items.

Figure 1. Package contents

Table 1. Legend

Router1. Antennas (3)2. Ethernet cable3. Power adapter4

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

Attach the Antennas

The router comes with three antennas.

To attach the antennas:

1. Remove the antenna caps from the antenna posts on the back panel of the router.

2. Align the antennas with the antenna posts.

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3. Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts.

4. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance.

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

LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel

The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router.

Figure 2. Router LEDs and buttons

Table 2. LED and button descriptions

DescriptionLED

Power

• Solid amber.The router is starting.

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

• Solid white.The router is ready.

• Blinking white.The firmware is corrupted.

• Off. Power is not supplied to the router.

Internet

• Solid white.The Internet connection is ready.

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

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

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Table 2. LED and button descriptions (Continued)

DescriptionLED

2.4 GHz WiFi

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

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

• Off.The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.

5 GHz WiFi

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

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

• Off.The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off.

Guest WiFi

• Solid white.The guest WiFi network is operating.

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

• Off.The guest WiFi network is off.

USB 3.0 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 white. A USB device is plugged in and is trying to connect.

• Off. No USB device is connected, or someone click ed the Safely Remove Har dware 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 white or solid amber. A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port.

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

• 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 solid white, 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.

For information about disabling LED blinking for network communications and turning off all LEDs except the Power LED, see Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs on page 160.

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Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel

The back panel of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. For information about attaching the antennas, see Attach the Antennas on page 10.

Figure 3. Router back panel

In addition to the three antenna connectors, viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components:

• Reset button. For inf ormation about using the Reset button, see Return the Router to Its Factory Default

Settings on page 161.

• Ethernet LAN ports. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to LAN

devices.

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

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

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

connector.

USB Port on the Front Panel

The USB 3.0 port is located on the front of the router.

Figure 4. USB port

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Router Label

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

Figure 5. Router label

Position Your Router

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

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

Position your router according to the following guidelines:

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

within line of sight to your WiFi devices.

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

computers.

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

and your other devices.

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

- Ceiling fans

- Home security systems

- Microwaves

- Computers

- Base of a cordless phone

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- 2.4 GHz cordless phone

- 5 GHz cordless phone

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

as these:

- Solid metal door

- Aluminum studs

- Fish tanks

- Mirrors

- Brick

- Concrete

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

Cable Your Router

The following image shows how to cable your router:

Figure 6. Router cabling

To cable your router:

1. Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service.

If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.

2. Plug in and turn on your modem.

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

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

your router.

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

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

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Connect to the Network and Access the Router

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

The chapter contains the following sections:

• Connect to the Router on page 17

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

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

• Change the Language on page 21

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

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Connect to the Router

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

Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join the WiFi Network of the Router

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

Manual Method

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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4. Enter the router WiFi password.

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

5. Click the Connect button.

The device connects to the WiFi network of the router.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home netw ork while maintaining security .To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect), make sure that all WiFi devices to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that every device in the network supports the same security settings.

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

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

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

3. Press the WPS button of the router for three seconds.

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

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

to the WiFi network of the router. For more information, see Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network on page 136.

Types of Logins

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

Several types of logins are associated with the router:

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

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

• WiFi network key or password.Your router is preset with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and

password for WiFi access.This information is on the router label.

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

Use a Web Browser to Access the Router

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

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Automatic Internet Setup

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

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

• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account

• ISP login name and password

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

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

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

To automatically set up your router:

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

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

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

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

Note

disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.

3. Launch a web browser.

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

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

http://www.routerlogin.net and a page similar to the following one displays after a little while.

• If you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field

for your browser to start the installation process.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

The router connects to the Internet.

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5. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR genie page, do the following:

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

router.

• Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit 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 y our settings. Make sure that y ou selected the correct options and typed everything correctly.

b. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. c. Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page 205. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR

product and contact NETGEAR technical support.

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

Log In to the Router

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

To log in to the router:

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

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

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

Note

in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App

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

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

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To install your router using the NETGEAR Up app:

1. Cable your router.

For more information, see Cable Your Router on page 15.

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

the app.

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

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

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

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

Change the Language

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

To change the language:

1. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enab led computer or mobile device that is connected to the netw ork.

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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

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

The page refreshes with the language that you selected.

Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App

The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network from a smartphone, tablet, or WiFi-enabled computer.The genie app can help you with the following:

• Automatically repair common WiFi network problems.

• Easily manage router features such as Live P arental Controls, guest access , Internet traffic meter, speed

test, and more.

• Share and stream music or videos.

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To use the genie app to access the router:

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

2. Click the appropriate Download button.

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

4. Launch the genie app.

The genie app dashboard displays. The following figure shows the genie app dashboard for a Windows-based computer.

Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Specify Your Internet Settings

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

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 24

• Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 25

• Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 30

• Manage the MTU Size on page 43

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard.

5. Select the Yes radio button.

If you select the No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the

Internet Connection on page 25).

6. Click the Next button.

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

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

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Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

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

Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login

To specify the Internet connection settings:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select Internet.

Your router might display information that is different from this example.

5. Leave the Does your Internet connection require a login? No radio button selected.

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

Required) field.

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

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

8. Select an Internet IP Address radio button:

• Get Dynamically from ISP.Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address.Your ISP automatically

assigns these addresses.

• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that

your ISP assigned.The gateway is the ISP router to which your router connects.

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

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

automatically assigns this address.

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

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

10. Select a Router MAC Address radio button:

• Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.

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

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

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

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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

If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 205.

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service

To view or change the basic Internet setup:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select Internet.

The Internet Setup page displays.

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

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The page adjusts.

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

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

This login name is often an email address.

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

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

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

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

field, type the number of minutes. This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using

the Internet connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.

12. Select an Internet IP Address radio button:

• Get Dynamically from ISP.Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address.Your ISP automatically

assigns these addresses.

• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that

your ISP assigned.The gateway is the ISP router to which your router connects.

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

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

automatically assigns this address.

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

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

14. Select a Router MAC Address radio button:

• Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.

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

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

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

15. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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

If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 205.

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service

To view or change the basic Internet setup:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select Internet.

The Internet Setup page displays.

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

The page adjusts.

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

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

This login name is often an email address.

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

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

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

field, type the number of minutes. This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using

the Internet connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.

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

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

If your ISP did not give you IP addresses, a connection ID, or name, leave these fields blank.The connection ID or name applies to a PPTP service only.

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

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

automatically assigns this address.

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

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

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13. Select a Router MAC Address radio button:

• Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.

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

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

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

14. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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

If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 205.

Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection

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

IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses

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

• Auto Detect. For more information, see Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 31.

• Auto Config. For more information, see Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 32.

• 6to4 tunnel. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection on page 34.

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

36.

• Fixed. For more information, see Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection on page 36.

• DHCP. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection on page 38.

• 6rd. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection on page 39.

• PPPoE. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection on page 41.

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

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

Internet Connection on page 34).

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

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

Connection on page 31).

• If your Internet connection does not use pass-through, a fixed IP address, DHCP, 6rd, or PPPoE but is

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

Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 32).

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

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

• More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets

• More than four hexadecimal characters in a quartet

• More than two colons in a row

Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection

To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The Basic Settings page displays.

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

The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

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

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

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

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

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

6. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

• Use DHCP Server.This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems

might not support the 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 netw ork (the LAN).

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

IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection

To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autoconfiguration:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The Basic Settings page displays.

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

The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

automatically assigns this address.

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

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

9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

• Use DHCP Server.This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems

might not support the DHCv6 client function.

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• Auto Config.This is the default setting.

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

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

IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection

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

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

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

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

A login window opens.

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 Basic Settings page displays.

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

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

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

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

setting.

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

provides this address.

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

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

automatically assigns this address.

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

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

8. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

• Use DHCP Server.This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems

might not support the 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 netw ork (the LAN).

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

IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.

10. Click the Apply button.

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Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection

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

To set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The Basic Settings page displays.

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

The page adjusts, but no additional fields display.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection

To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The Basic Settings page displays.

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5. From 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 def ault IPv6 gatewa y for the router’ s WAN interf ace.

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

router.

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

the router.

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

Note

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

Set Up the Internet Connection on page 25.)

7. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

• Use DHCP Server.This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems

might not support the 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 netw ork (the LAN).

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

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

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection

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

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The Basic Settings page displays.

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

The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

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

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

6. (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.

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

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

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

automatically assigns this address.

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

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

9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

• Use DHCP Server.This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems

might not support the 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 netw ork (the LAN).

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

IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection

The 6rd protocol makes it possible to deplo y 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 that is provided is equivalent to native IPv6.

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

To set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel connection:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The Basic Settings page displays.

5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6rd Tunnel.

6. In the 6rd Configuration section, configure the 6rd settings:

• 6rd Prefix. Enter the IPv6 prefix that your ISP gave you.

• 6rd Prefix Length. Enter the IPv6 prefix length that your ISP gave you.

• 6rd Border Relay Address. Enter the border router’s IPv4 address that your ISP gave you.

• 6rd Address Mask Length. Enter the IPv4 mask length that your ISP gave you.

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

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

automatically assigns this address.

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

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

8. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

• Use DHCP Server.This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems

might not support the 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 netw ork (the LAN).

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

IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.

10. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection

To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

The Basic Settings page displays.

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

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The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Note

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

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

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

automatically assigns this address.

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

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

10. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

• Use DHCP Server.This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems

might not support the 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 netw ork (the LAN).

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

IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.

12. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Manage the MTU Size

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

MTU Concepts

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

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

Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:

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

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

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

- Yahoo email

• You use VPN and experience severe performance problems.

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

or performance problems.

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

Table 3. Common MTU sizes

ApplicationMTU

1500

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

Used in PPPoE environments.1492 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)1472 Used in some DHCP environments.1468

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Table 3. Common MTU sizes (Continued)

ApplicationMTU

Used in PPPoA environments.1458 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.1436

Change the MTU Size

WARNING:

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

To change the MTU size:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.

The WAN Setup page displays.

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

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

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Optimize Performance

You can set up the router to optimize performance for applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging. By default, the router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS).

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management on page 46

• Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play on page 47

• Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service on page 48

• Enable or Disable Smart Connect on page 49

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Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet T raffic Mana gement

Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router’s Internet traffic management capabilities through better application and device identification, bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques. Dynamic QoS resolves traffic congestion when the Internet bandwidth is limited and different demands compete for bandwidth.

Enable Dynamic QoS

Because not everyone uses Dynamic QoS, it is disabled by default.

To enable Dynamic QoS:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select Dynamic QoS.

The Dynamic QoS page displays.

5. Select the Enable Dynamic QoS check box.

6. Specify your Internet bandwidth.

You must specify your Internet bandwidth so that Dynamic QoS can perform bandwidth allocation and traffic prioritization.

To allow Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth (recommended), do the following:

a. For more accurate Speedtest results, make sure that no other devices are accessing the Internet. b. Click the Speedtest button.

Speedtest determines your Internet bandwidth.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved. A link displays on the bottom of the page to view bandwidth utilization. Clicking the link displays the

Attached Devices page. F or more information, see View De vices Currently on the Network on page 168.

Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update

The router uses a QoS database of the most popular applications and services to implement Dynamic QoS. By default, the router automatically updates this database.Y ou can turn off this feature and man ually update the database.

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To enable or disable the automatic Dynamic QoS database update:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select Dynamic QoS.

The Dynamic QoS page displays. If you are using Dynamic QoS, the Enable Dynamic QoS check box is selected.

5. Select or clear the Automatically update performance optimization database check box.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play

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

If you use applications such as multiplay er gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging, enable UPnP.

To enable Universal Plug-N-Play:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > UPnP.

The UPnP page displays.

5. Select the Turn UPnP On check box.

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

6. Type the advertisement period in minutes.

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

8. Click the Apply button.

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

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

Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

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

WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi 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 for 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. Circumstances might occur in which you want to disable WMM QoS.

To disable WMM QoS:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.

The WMM tab is automatically selected and the WMM page displays.

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

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

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Enable or Disable Smart Connect

Smart Connect selects the fastest WiFi band for your device. For Smart Connect to work, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands must use the same WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password).That means that when you connect to the router with WiFi, you see only one SSID that connects to both bands.

If you enable Smart Connect and the SSID and passwords for the 2.4 GHz and 5

Note

GHz bands do not match, the WiFi settings for 2.4 GHz band overwrites the WiFi settings for 5 GHz band.

To enable or disable Smart Connect:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select Wireless.

The Wireless Setup page displays.

5. Select or clear the the Enable Smart Connect check box.

Selecting this check box turns on Smart Connect and clearing this check box turns off Smart Connect.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Control Access to the Internet

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

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Set Up Parental Controls on page 51

• Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 52

• Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites on page 57

• Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications on page 61

• Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 66

• Set Up Security Event Email Notifications on page 68

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Set Up Parental Controls

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

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

After you set up and enable parental controls, y ou can change the w eb filtering le vel for each device on the network through the network map page on the genie app.

To set up parental controls:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select Parental Controls.

The Parental Controls website opens.

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

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

7. Open the genie app and select Parental Controls.

After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.

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

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

9. Select a radio button as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Setup is complete page displays.

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

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

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

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

Allow or Block Access to Your Network

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

Enable and Manage Network Access Control

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

To set up network access control:

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

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

A login window opens.

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3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.

The previous figure shows two WiFi devices connected.

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 the Turn on Access Control check box is cleared, all devices are allowed to connect, even if a device is in the list of blocked devices.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

7. Select an access rule for new devices:

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

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

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

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

Control Lists on page 54.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage Network Access Control Lists

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

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

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

View Devices Currently on the Network on page 168).

Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List

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

To add or remove devices that are allowed:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.

The Access Control page displays.

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

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

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

The Add Allowed Device page displays.

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

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

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

b. Click the Delete button.

The device is removed from the allowed list.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List

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

To add or remove devices that are blocked:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.

The Access Control page displays.

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

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

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

The Add Blocked Device page displays.

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

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

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

b. Click the Delete button.

The device is removed from the blocked list.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

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

Set Up Blocking

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

To set up keyword and domain blocking:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites.

5. Specify a keyword blocking option:

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

For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 66.

• Always. Use keyword blocking continuously.

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

Here are some sample entries:

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

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

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

7. Click the Add Keyword button.

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

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

The keyword list supports up to 32 entries.

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List

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

To remove a keyword or domain from the blocked list:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites.

The Block Sites page displays.

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

6. Click the Delete Keyword button.

The keyword or domain is removed from the blocked list.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List

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

To remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites.

The Block Sites page displays.

5. Click the Clear List button.

All keywords and domains are removed from the blocked list.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Specify a Trusted Computer

You can exempt one trusted de vice from blocking and logging.The device that you exempt m ust be assigned a fixed (static) IP address.

To specify a trusted device:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites.

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

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

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

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications

A firewall protects one network (the trusted network, such as your LAN) from another (the untrusted network, such as the Internet), while allowing communication between the two.

The router provides one default outbound firew all rule: It allows all access to the Internet (that is, the WAN). You can add simple rules to prevent access to specific services and applications on the Internet. In addition, you can specify if a rule applies to one user, a range of users, or all users on your LAN.

The router lists many default services and applications that you can use in outbound rules.You can also add an outbound firewall rule for a custom service or application.

For information about bloc king specific k e yw ords , URLs , or sites, see Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites on page 57.This type of blocking is another aspect of the outbound firewall. For information about inbound firewall rules, see Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering on page 188.

Service blocking means the same thing as applying outbound firewall rules.Note

Add an Outbound Firewall Rule

You can add an outbound firewall rule to prev ent access to a specific service or application on the Internet.

To add an outbound firewall rule:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services.

5. In the Services Blocking section, specify how the router applies outbound rules:

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

For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 66.

• Always. Use keyword blocking continuously.

6. Below the Service Table, click the Add button.

7. From the Service Type menu, select service or application to be covered by this rule.

If the service or application does not display in the list, you can add it (see Add an Outbound Firewall

Rule for a Custom Service or Application on page 63).

8. Specify which devices on your LAN are affected by the rule, based on their IP addresses:

• Only This IP Address. Enter the required address in the fields to apply the rule to a single device

on your LAN.

• IP Address Range. Enter the required addresses in the start and end fields to apply the rule to a

range of devices.

• All IP Addresses. All computers and devices on your LAN are covered by this rule.

By default, the All IP Addresses radio button is selected.

9. Click the Add button.

The new rule is added to the Service Table on the Block Services page.

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Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application

The router lists many default services and applications that you can use in outbound rules. If the service or application is not predefined, you can specify a custom service or application in an outbound rule.

To add an outbound firewall rule for a custom service or application:

1. Find out which protocol and port number or range of numbers the service or application uses.

You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the service or application or through online user or news groups.

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

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

A login window opens.

4. Enter router the user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services.

6. If this is the first time that you add an outbound firewall rule, in the Services Blocking section, specify

how the router applies outbound rules:

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

For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 66.

• Always. Use keyword blocking continuously.

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7. Below the Service Table, click the Add button.

8. From the Service Type menu, select User Defined.

9. Specify a new outbound rule as described in the following table.

DescriptionField

Protocol

Ending Port

Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP.

Enter the start port for the service or application.Starting Port If the service or application uses a range of ports, enter the

end port for the range. If the service or application uses a single port, repeat the port number that you entered in the Starting Port field.

Enter the name of the custom service or application.Service Type/User Defined

10. Specify which devices on your LAN are affected by the rule, based on their IP addresses:

• Only This IP Address. Enter the required address in the fields to apply the rule to a single device

on your LAN.

• IP Address Range. Enter the required addresses in the start and end fields to apply the rule to a

range of devices.

• All IP Addresses. All computers and devices on your LAN are covered by this rule.

By default, the All IP Addresses radio button is selected.

11. Click the Add button.

The new rule is added to the Service Table on the Block Services page.

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Change an Outbound Firewall Rule

You can change an existing outbound firewall rule.

To change an outbound firewall rule:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services.

The previous figure shows two rules in the Service Table.

5. In the Service Table, select the radio button for the rule.

6. Click the Edit button.

The Block Services Setup page displays.

7. Change the settings.

For more information about the settings, see Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or

Application on page 63.

8. Click the Accept button.

Your settings are saved.The changed rule displays in the Service Table on the Block Services page.

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Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule

You can remove an outbound firewall rule that you no longer need.

To remove an outbound firewall rule:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services.

The previous figure shows two rules in the Service Table.

5. In the Service Table, select the radio button for the rule.

6. Click the Delete button.

The rule is removed from the Service Table.

Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules

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

if you want it to become active, you must apply it to keyword blocking (see Use Keywords to Block Internet

Sites on page 57), outbound firewall rules (see Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications on page 61), or both.Without a schedule, you can only enable or disable these features. By

default, no schedule is set.

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To set up a schedule:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule.

5. Set up the schedule for blocking:

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

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

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

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

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

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

savings time check box.

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

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

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings 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 a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail.

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

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6. In the Y our Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of y our ISP outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such

as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration window of y our email program. If y ou leav e

this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent.

7. In the Send to This E-mail Address field, type the email address to which logs and alerts are to be

sent. This email address is also used for the From address. If this field is blank, log and alert messages are

not sent.

8. In the Outgoing Mail Server Port Number field, enter the port number that the mail server uses.

If you do not know the port number, leave the default port number, which is 25.

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

check box, and do the following:

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.

10. To send an email message when a NETGEAR Downloader task is finished, select the Send E-mail

notification when a downloader task is finished check box.

11. To send alerts when someone attempts to visit a blocked site, select the Send Alerts Immediately

check box. Email alerts are sent immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site.

12. To send logs based on a schedule, specify these settings: a. From Send logs according to this schedule menu, select the schedule type.

b. From the Day menu, select the day. c. From the Time menu, select the time, and select the am or pm radio button.

13. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved. Logs are sent automatically according to the schedule that you set. 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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Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router

This chapter describes how to access and manage a storage device attached to your router. ReadySHARE lets you access and share a storage device , such as a USB storage de vice , connected to the router . (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.)

The USB port on the router can be used only to connect a USB storage device such as flash

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

This chapter contains the following sections:

• USB Device Requirements on page 71

• Connect a USB Device to the Router on page 71

• Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router on page 72

• Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive on page 73

• Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault on page 73

• Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine on page 74

• Manage Access to a Storage Device on page 76

• Enable FTP Access Within Your Network on page 79

• View Network Folders on a Device on page 80

• Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device on page 81

• Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive on page 83

• Approve USB Devices on page 85

• Set Up NETGEAR Downloader on page 86

• Safely Remove a USB Device on page 89

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

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USB Device Requirements

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

The router supports the following file system types with read-only access:

• HFS

• HFS+

Connect a USB Device to the Router

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

Figure 7. One USB 3.0 port is located on the front panel of the router

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To connect a USB device:

1. Insert your USB storage drive into the USB port on the front panel of the router.

2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.

You must use the power supply 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).

Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router

From a computer or de vice on the network, you can access a storage de vice that is connected to the router.

Access the Storage Device From a Windows-Based Computer

To access the storage device from a Windows-based computer:

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

2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.

You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router. When you connect the storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before the

storage device is ready for sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

3. On a Windows-based computer that is connected to the network, select Start > Run.

4. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.

5. Click the OK button.

A window displays the files and folders on the device.

Access the Storage Device From a Mac

To access the storage device from a Mac:

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

2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.

You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router. When you connect the storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before the

storage device is ready for sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

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

The Connect to Server window displays.

4. In the Server Address field, enter smb://readyshare.

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5. Click the Connect button.

6. When prompted, select the Guest radio button.

7. 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 Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 52.

8. Click the Connect button.

A window displays the files and folders on the device.

Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive

To map the USB device to a Windows network drive:

1. Connect a USB storage device to the router’s USB port.

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

When you connect the storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the device 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 device.

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

The Map Network Drive window opens.

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

7. Click the Finish button.

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

8. T o connect to the USB stor age 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.

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 router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup.

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The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault:

• Windows 7

• Windows 8

• Windows 8.1

• Windows 10

To back up your Windows computer:

1. Connect a USB storage device to the router’s USB port.

2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.

You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router. When you connect the storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is

ready for sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

3. Download ReadySHARE Vault from 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 drive that is connected to the router’s USB port.You can access the connected storage device from your Mac with a wired or WiFi connection to your router.

Set Up a Storage Device on a Mac

We recommend that you use a ne w USB HDD storage device, or format your old USB HDD storage device to do the Time Machine bac kup for the first time . Use a blank partition to prev ent some issues during backup using Time Machine.The router supports GUID or MBR partitions.

To format your device and specify partitions:

1. Connect a USB storage device to your Mac.

2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.

You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the Mac.

3. On your Mac, open Spotlight (or click the magnifying glass at the top right of the page) and search f or

Disk Utility.

4. Open the Disk Utility, select your USB storage device, click the Erase tab, and click the Erase button.

5. Click the Partition tab.

6. In the Partition Layout menu, set the number of partitions that you want to use.

7. Click the Options button.

The Partition schemes display.

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

9. In the Format menu, select Mac OS Extended (Journaled).

10. Click the OK button.

11. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data

Before you bac k up a large amount of data with Time Machine , we recommend that you f ollow 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 Preferences page 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 page, 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 settings are saved.

Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a Storage Device

You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard disk drive (HDD) that is connected to the router’s USB ports.

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To back up your Mac onto a USB HDD:

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

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

75.

3. Connect your USB HDD to the router’s USB port.

4. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.

You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router. When you connect the storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is

ready for sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

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

The Connect to Server window displays.

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

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

8. 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.

9. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.

The System Preferences window displays.

10. Select Time Machine.

The Time Machine window displays.

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

12. Click the Use Disk button.

If you do not see the USB partition that you want in the Time Machine disk list, go to

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Mac Finder and click that USB partition. It displays in the Time Machine list.

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

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

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

Manage Access to a Storage Device

You can specify the device name, workgroups, and network folders for a storage device connected to the USB port on the router.

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To specify the storage device access settings:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The previous figure shows one USB device attached to the router.

5. To specify a name that is used to access the USB device or devices that are connected to the router,

do the following:

a. Click the upper Edit button.

The Device Name page displays.

b. Type a new name in the Device Name field. c. Click the Apply button.

A pop-up window displays.

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d. Click the Yes button. e. When the process is complete, select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings.

The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays again.

By default, the name is readyshare.

6. To specify a name for the workgroup that the USB device or de vices are members of, in the Workgroup

field, enter a name. By default, the name is Workgroup.The name works only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS,

such as Microsoft Windows . If you are using a Windows workgroup r ather than a domain, the workgroup name is displayed here.

7. Enable or disable access methods by selecting or clearing the corresponding check bo xes and specifying

access to the storage device as described in the following table.

DescriptionAccess Method

Network Connection

HTTP

HTTPS (via internet)

Enabled by default.You can type \\readyshare to access the storage device within your network. If you change the name in the Network/Device Name field from readyshare to another name, the link changes accordingly.You can enable password protection.

Enabled by default.You can type http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to access the USB device within your network and download or upload files. In this URL, readyshare is the name that is specified in the Network/Device Name field. If you change the name in the Network/Device Name field from readyshare to another name, the link changes accordingly.

You can also click the link that is shown in the Link column.The fixed port is number is 80.You can enable password protection.

Disabled by default. If you enable this feature, remote users can type https://<pub lic IP address>/shares to access the USB device over the Internet.<public IP address> is the external or public IP address that is assigned to the router (for example,

1.1.10.102). This feature supports file uploading only. The default port is number 443, which you

can change. Password protection is enabled by default.

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DescriptionAccess Method

FTP

FTP (via internet)

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Enabled by default.You can type ftp://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to access the USB device within your network and download or upload files. In this URL, readyshare is the name that is specified in the Network/Device Name field. If you change the name in the Network/Device Name field from readyshare to another name, the link changes accordingly.

You can also click the link that is shown in the Link column.The fixed port is number is 21.You can enable password protection.

Disabled by default. If you enable this feature, remote users can type ftp://<pub lic IP address>/shares to access the USB device over the Internet and download or upload files.<public IP address> is the external or public IP address that is assigned to the router (for example, 1.1.10.102).

The default port is number 21, which you can change. Pass word protection is enabled by default.

If you set up Dynamic DNS (see Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 92), you can also type a URL domain name. For e xample, if your domain name is MyName and you use the NETGEAR DDNS server, you can type ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com to access the USB device over the Internet and download or upload files.

Enable FTP Access Within Your Network

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

For information about using FTP to access a storage device over the Internet, see

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Access Storage Devices Through the Internet on page 96.

To enable FTP access within your network:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the router.

5. Select the FTP check box.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

View Network Folders on a Device

You can view or change the network folders on a USB storage device connected to the router.

To view network folders:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the router.

5. The Available Networks Folder section shows the following settings:

• Share Name.The default share name is USB_Storage.

• Read Access and Write Access. The permissions and access controls on the network folder.

All–no password (the def ault) allows all users to access the network f older .The pass word f or admin is the same one that you use to log in to the router.

• Folder Name. Full path of the network folder.

• Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device.

• Total Space and Free Space. The current utilization of the storage device.

Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device

You can add network folders on a storage device connected to the USB port on the router.

To add a network folder:

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

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

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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 previous figure shows a USB device attached to the router.

5. In the Available Network Folders table, select a device.

If a single device is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically.

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6. Click the Create Network Folder button.

If this pop-up window does not display, your web browser might be b loc king pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups.

7. From the USB Device menu, select the USB drive.

We recommend that you do not attach more than one drive to each USB port (for

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example, through a USB hub).

8. Click the Browse button and in the Folder field, select the folder.

9. In the Share Name field, type the name of the share.

10. From the Read Access menu and the Write Access menu, select the settings that you want.

All–no password (the def ault) allows all users to access the netw ork f older.The other option is that only the admin user is allowed access to the network folder.The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the router.

11. Click the Apply button.

The folder is added on the storage device.

12. Click the Close Window button.

The pop-up window closes.

Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive

You can change network folders on a storage device that is connected to the USB port on the router.

To change a network folder:

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

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

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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 previous figure shows a USB device attached to the router.

5. In the Available Network Folders table, select a device.

If a single device is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically.

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6. Click the Edit button.

7. Change the settings in the fields as needed.

For more information about the settings, see Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device on page 81.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

9. Click the Close Window button.

The pop-up window closes.

Approve USB Devices

For more security, you can set up the router to share only USB devices that you approve.

T o allow only appr oved USB devices to connect to the router and specify whic h USB devices are approved:

1. Make sure that the USB device that you want to approve is attached to the router.

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

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

A login window opens.

4. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings.

The USB Settings page displays.

6. Select the No radio button.

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By default the Yes radio button is selected.This setting lets you connect and access all your USB devices.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

8. Click the Approved Devices button.

9. In the Available USB Devices table, select the USB device that you want to approve.

If a single device is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically.

10. Click the Add button.

The USB device is added to the Approved USB Devices table.

11. Select the Allow only approved devices check box.

12. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

To approve another USB device that is not attached to a USB port, first remove the attached USB device from the USB port (see Safely Remove a USB Device on page 89), attach the other USB device, and repeat this procedure.

Set Up NETGEAR Downloader

NETGEAR Downloader is a download agent that runs on the router.You can use it to download files onto a USB HDD that is connected to the router so that you do not need to keep the computer running.

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Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader

To use NETGEAR Downloader to download files:

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

2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.

You must use the power supply 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).

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

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

A login window opens.

5. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

6. Select NETGEAR Downloader (BETA).

The Download Manager page displays.

7. Select the Enable NETGEAR Downloader check box.

The page adjusts.

8. From the Download Type menu, select a download protocol.

The fields change based on which protocol you choose.

9. Complete the fields presented for the option you choose.

10. Click the Add button.

The router begins the download.

11. To display the dowloading status, click the Refresh button.

12. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

13. (Optional) Use the Pause, Resume, and Delete buttons to manage the downloading tasks.

The completed downloading tasks display in the Downloaded Files section.

Change the NETGEAR Downloader Settings

You can change the default save path to any directory on the USB storage device that is connected to the router.You can change the maximum number of concurrent downloading tasks, but we recommend 3 as the most effective setting.You can enable autorefresh to see updated downloading tasks, but this might slow down speed of the downloads.

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To change NETGEAR Downloader settings:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > NETGEAR Downloader (BETA) > Downloader Settings.

The NETGEAR Downloader Settings page displays.

5. Make any needed changes.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up Email Notifications for NETGEAR Downloader

The router can email you when a Downloader task is finished.

To change NETGEAR Downloader settings:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > NETGEAR Downloader (BETA) > Downloader Settings.

The NETGEAR Downloader Settings page displays.

5. Click the Configure Email button.

The E-mail page displays.

6. Select the Send E-mail notifications when a downloader task is finished check box.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

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Manage NETGEAR Downloader Tasks

To manage NETGEAR Downloader tasks:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > NETGEAR Downloader (BETA) > Download Manager.

The NETGEAR Downloader Settings page displays.

5. Make any needed changes.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Safely Remove a USB Device

Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the USB port on the router, log in to the router and take the drive offline.

To remove a USB device safely:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the router.

5. In the Available Network Folders table, select a device.

If a single device is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically.

6. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button.

The device goes offline and a pop-up window opens.

7. Click the OK button.

8. Physically disconnect the USB device.

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Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet

With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet and a personal domain name to access a USB storage device that is attached to a USB port on the router when you are not home. If you know the IP address of the router (and the IP address did not change), you can also access the USB storage device by using the IP address.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 92

• Access Storage Devices Through the Internet on page 96

• Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD on page 99

For information about how to connect the de vice and specify its settings, see Share a Storage

Note

Device Attached to the Router on page 70.

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Set Up and Manage 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 do not know what their IP address is or when this address 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 when you are not home through Dynamic DNS.To set up your FTP server, y ou must register f or a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings.

Figure 8.You can access your network through the Internet when you’re not home

The router supports only basic DDNS, and the login and password might not be

Note

secure.You can use DDNS with a VPN tunnel for a secure connection.

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To set up your personal account and use FTP:

1. Get your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name.

For more information, see Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account on page 93.

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 storage device to one of the USB ports of the router.

4. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.

You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router. When you connect the storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before the

storage device is ready for sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

5. Set up FTP access on the router.

For more information, see Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet on page 97.

6. On a remote computer with Internet access, you can use FTP to access your router using

ftp://yourname.mynetgear.com, in which yourname is your specific domain name. For more information, see Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet on page 98.

Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account

NETGEAR offers you the opportunity to set up and register for a free Dynamic DNS account.

To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS.

5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box.

6. From the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR.

7. Select the No radio button.

8. In the Host Name field, enter 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, enter MyName.mynetgear.com.

9. In the Email field, enter the email address that you want to use for your account.

10. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, enter the password that you want to use for your account.

11. Click the Register button.

12. Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service.

Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created

If you already created 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 if you already created an account:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS.

5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box.

6. From the Service Provider menu, select your provider.

7. Select the Yes radio button.

8. In the Host Name field, enter the host name (sometimes called the domain name) for your account.

9. Depending on the type of account, specify your user name or email address:

• For a No-IP or Dyn account, in the User Name field, enter the user name for your account.

• For a NETGEAR account, in the Email field, enter the email address for your account.

10. In the Password (6~32 characters) field, enter the password for your DDNS account.

11. Click the Apply button.

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Your settings are saved.

12. To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button.

A message displays the Dynamic DNS status.

Change the Dynamic DNS Settings

You can change the settings for your Dynamic DNS account.

To change your settings:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS.

The Dynamic DNS page displays.

5. Change your DDNS account settings as necessary.

6. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet

If you connect a USB storage device to the router, you can access the USB device through the Internet when you are not home. After you gain access, you can use FTP to share files on the USB device.

Access Storage Devices From a Remote Computer

From a remote computer, you can access storage devices that are attached to the router on your home network.

To access devices from a remote computer:

1. Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network.

2. Connect to the router on your home network:

• To connect with Dynamic DNS, type the DNS name.

To use a Dynamic DNS account, you must enter the account information on the Dynamic DNS page (see Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 92).

• 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.

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Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet

If you attach a storage device to the router, you can access the storage device from your network (see

Enable FTP Access Within Y our Network on page 79).Y ou can also set up FTP access through the Internet

so that you can access the storage device from outside your local network, for example, when you are not at home.

To set up FTP access through the Internet:

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

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

A login window opens.

3. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the router.

5. Select the FTP (via internet) check box.

6. Click the Apply button.

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Your settings are saved.

7. To limit access to the admin user, do the following: a. In the Available Network Folders list, select a device.

If a single device is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically.

b. Click the Edit button.

c. In the Read Access menu, select admin.

The default setting is All - no password.

d. In the Write Access menu, select admin.

The default setting is All - no password.

e. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

f. Click the Close Window button.

The pop-up window closes.

Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet

If you attached a storage device to the router , bef ore you can access the stor age device through the Internet with FTP, you must first set up FTP access (see Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet on page 97).

To access a USB device with FTP from a remote computer to download or upload a file:

1. Take one of the following actions:

• To download a file from a storage device connected to the router, launch a web browser.

• To upload a file to a storage device connected to the router, launch an FTP client such as Filezilla.

2. Type ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field of the browser.

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For example, if your IP address is 10.1.65.4, type ftp://10.1.65.4. If you are using Dynamic DNS, type the DNS name. For example, type ftp://MyName.m ynetgear.com,

in which MyName is your DNS name.

3. When prompted, log in:

• To log in as admin, in the user name field, enter admin and in the password field, enter the same

password that you use to log in to the router.

• To log in as a guest, in the user name field, enter guest.

The guest user name does not need a password.

The files and folders that your account can access on the USB device display. For example, you might see share/partition1/directory1.

4. Navigate to a location on the USB device.

5. Download or upload the file.

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-based computers, Android mobile devices, and iOS mobile devices. For more information about setting up ReadyCLOUD, see the NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD for Routers User Manual, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com.

Create a ReadyCLOUD Account

To create a ReadyCLOUD account:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device.

2. Visit readycloud.netgear.com.

The ReadyCLOUD Welcome page displays.

3. Click the Sign In link.

The Sign In page displays.

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4. Click the Create Account link.

5. 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.

To register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account:

1. Visit 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 device uses a power supply, connect it.You must use the power supply 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 storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

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

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

A login window opens.

5. Enter the router user name and password.

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

The BASIC Home page displays.

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Netgear R6900P User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Hardware Overview of the Router

Unpack Your Router

Attach the Antennas

LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel

Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel

USB Port on the Front Panel

Router Label

Position Your Router

Cable Your Router

Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Connect to the Router

Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable

Join the WiFi Network of the Router

Manual Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method

Types of Logins

Use a Web Browser to Access the Router

Automatic Internet Setup

Log In to the Router

Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App

Change the Language

Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App

Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service

Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection

IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses

Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection

Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection

Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection

Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection

Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection

Manage the MTU Size

MTU Concepts

Change the MTU Size

Optimize Performance

Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet T raffic Mana gement

Enable Dynamic QoS

Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update

Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play

Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

Enable or Disable Smart Connect

Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls

Allow or Block Access to Your Network

Enable and Manage Network Access Control

Manage Network Access Control Lists

Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List

Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

Set Up Blocking

Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List

Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List

Specify a Trusted Computer

Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications

Add an Outbound Firewall Rule

Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application

Change an Outbound Firewall Rule

Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule

Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules

Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router

USB Device Requirements

Connect a USB Device to the Router

Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router

Access the Storage Device From a Windows-Based Computer

Access the Storage Device From a Mac

Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive

Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault