Netgear XR700 User Manual
User Manual
Nighthawk AD7200 Gaming Router
Model XR700
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveOctober 2018
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11899-01
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Unpack Your Router...........................................................................11
LEDs, Buttons, and Ports on the Front Panel, Top Panel, and Left
Side Panel............................................................................................12
Rear Panel............................................................................................15
Position the Antennas........................................................................16
Router Label........................................................................................17
Position Your Router...........................................................................17
Cable Your Router..............................................................................18
Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch.................19
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Network....................................................................22
Wired Connection..........................................................................22
WiFi Connection.............................................................................22
WiFi Connection Using WPS........................................................22
Types of Logins...................................................................................23
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router.......................................23
Automatic Internet Setup..............................................................23
Log In to the Router.......................................................................25
Change the Language...................................................................26
Manage Your Router With the Nighthawk App..............................26
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard..........................................................29
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection.......................................29
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.......................29
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login....................31
Specify the WAN Port Preference.....................................................32
Specify the SFP+ Module Detection Mode.....................................33
Specify IPv6 Internet Connections....................................................34
Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses................................35
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection......................35
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection.....................36
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection......................38
Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection.....................................39
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Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection....................41
Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection..................................42
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection.................................43
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection................................45
Change the MTU Size.........................................................................47
Chapter 4 Customize Quality of Service Settings and Optimize
Gaming
Improve Response Time by Using the Geo Filter...........................50
Configure and Use the Geo Filter................................................50
Ping a Device and Allow or Deny the Device a Connection....52
Add a Device to the Geo Filter.....................................................53
Remove a Device From the Geo Filter........................................54
Manage the General Geo Filter Map Settings...........................55
Manage Bandwidth Allocation.........................................................56
Prevent Network Congestion With Anti-Bufferbloat.................56
Disable Anti-Bufferbloat................................................................57
Allocate Bandwidth to Devices....................................................58
Reset the Bandwidth Distribution................................................60
Manage Traffic Prioritization.............................................................61
Prioritize Traffic for a Device and View Prioritization
Information.....................................................................................61
Add a Device for Traffic Prioritization..........................................63
Stop Traffic Prioritization for a Device.........................................64
Disable Automatic Traffic Prioritization.......................................64
Chapter 5 Monitor Devices and the Network and View Router
Information
View and Manage Devices Currently on the Network...................67
View Network Usage Information.....................................................68
View Router System Information.......................................................70
Customize the Dashboard.................................................................71
Chapter 6 Control Access to the Internet
Block Access to Internet Sites...........................................................74
Add Keywords and Block Access to Specific Internet Sites.....74
Delete Keywords From the Blocked List.....................................75
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer.....................................75
Block Services and Applications With Simple Outbound Firewall
Rules.....................................................................................................76
Block a Service or Application From Accessing the Internet....77
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or
Application......................................................................................78
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Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or
Application......................................................................................79
Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall
Rules.....................................................................................................79
Set Up Email Notifications for Security Events and Log Messages.81
Chapter 7 Manage the Router’s Network Settings
View or Change WAN Settings.........................................................84
Set Up a Default DMZ Server............................................................85
Change the Router’s Device Name..................................................86
Change the Router’s LAN IP Address and RIP Settings.................87
Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns.........................88
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router.............................90
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses...............................................90
Reserve a LAN IP Address.............................................................91
Change a Reserved IP Address....................................................92
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry............................................92
Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using a Port Group or VLAN
Tag Group...........................................................................................93
Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using a Port Group.....93
Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using a VLAN Tag
Group..............................................................................................94
Set Up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port............................96
Manage Custom Static Routes..........................................................97
Set Up a Static Route.....................................................................98
Change a Static Route...................................................................99
Delete a Static Route...................................................................100
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play....100
Chapter 8 Manage the Router’s WiFi Settings
Specify Basic WiFi Settings..............................................................103
Change the WiFi Password or Security Level...............................105
Change the WiFi Mbps Mode for Download and Upload Speeds.106
Set Up a Guest WiFi Network.........................................................108
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security..........................109
Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security............................................111
Control the WiFi Radios...................................................................113
Use the WiFi On/Off Button.......................................................113
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios............................................113
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections...................................114
Set Up a WiFi Schedule...................................................................115
Specify Basic WiFi Settings..............................................................115
Manage Implicit Beamforming.......................................................118
Manage MU-MIMO..........................................................................119
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Manage HT160 for 160 MHz WiFi Support...................................119
Enable Smart Roaming....................................................................120
Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only.................................121
Chapter 9 Maintain the Router
Update the Router Firmware..........................................................124
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router...................124
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router.................................125
Change the admin Password..........................................................127
Enable admin Password Recovery.................................................127
Recover the admin Password..........................................................128
Manage the Router Configuration File..........................................129
Back Up the Configuration Settings..........................................129
Restore the Configuration Settings...........................................130
Erase the Current Configuration Settings.................................130
Manage Remote Access..................................................................131
Set Up Remote Management.....................................................131
Use Remote Access.....................................................................132
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App...........132
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic.................................................133
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions....133
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume............................................133
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time............................135
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics........................136
Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached...137
View and Manage the Router Activity Log....................................137
Display Internet Port Statistics........................................................139
Check the Internet Connection Status, View Details, and Release
and Renew the Connection.............................................................140
Restart the Router From Its Web Interface....................................141
View Router Notifications................................................................142
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs........................142
Ethernet Port Aggregation..............................................................143
Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation............................................144
View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status....................................145
Change the Router Configuration for Ethernet Port
Aggregation.................................................................................145
Chapter 10 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
USB Device Requirements..............................................................148
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router..............................148
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a
Windows-Based Computer.............................................................149
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive.........................149
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Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a
Mac.....................................................................................................150
Back Up Windows-Based Computers With ReadySHARE Vault..151
Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine..............................151
Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac............................................152
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data...........................152
Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a USB Hard Disk............153
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device.....................................154
Set Up Amazon Drive.......................................................................156
Back Up a Whole Drive or Files to Amazon Drive...................156
Set Up a Backup Schedule for Your Amazon Drive.................157
Use FTP Within the Network...........................................................159
Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage Device...................159
View Network Folders on a USB Storage Device....................159
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device....................160
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device..............161
Approve USB Devices......................................................................162
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device...........................................163
Chapter 11 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
Through the Internet
Set Up Your Personal FTP Server...................................................165
Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS................................................165
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account.......................................166
Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created.................167
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings...........................................168
Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet.....................168
Access USB Storage Devices From a Remote Computer.......168
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet..................................169
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet.....170
Chapter 12 Use the Router as a Media Server
Set Up Plex Media Server................................................................172
Set Up Plex Media Server With a USB Hard Drive...................172
Set Up Plex With a Network Drive.............................................173
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server...............175
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With iTunes........................175
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With the Remote App......177
Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo............................................178
Chapter 13 Share a USB Printer
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer.............................180
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility....................................180
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility............................................180
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Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center............................181
View or Change the Status of a Printer..........................................182
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer...................183
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings.........................183
Turn Off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center.183
Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center.184
Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out...............................184
Chapter 14 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set Up a VPN Connection...............................................................186
Specify VPN Service in the Router..................................................186
Install OpenVPN Software...............................................................187
Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows-Based Computer...187
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer................190
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device...........................191
Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device...................192
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer....................193
Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Storage Device and Media
From a Windows-Based Computer................................................194
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home......................194
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.......................194
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.......................195
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..196
Chapter 15 Manage and Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and
Applications......................................................................................199
Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server.................................199
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application.........200
Change a Port Forwarding Service or Application..................201
Remove a Port Forwarding Service or Application.................202
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public.........202
How the Router Implements a Port Forwarding Rule..............203
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications..............203
Add a Port Triggering Service or Application..........................204
Enable Port Triggering and Specify the Time-Out Value.......205
Change a Port Triggering Service or Application...................206
Remove a Port Triggering Service or Application...................206
Disable Port Triggering...............................................................207
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat.208
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
Quick Tips..........................................................................................210
Sequence to Restart Your Network...........................................210
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Check Ethernet Cable Connections..........................................210
Check the Network Settings.......................................................210
Check the WiFi Settings..............................................................210
Troubleshoot With the LEDs...........................................................211
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On......211
Power LED Is Off or Blinking......................................................211
LEDs Never Turn Off....................................................................211
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off......................................212
WiFi LEDs Are Off........................................................................212
You Cannot Log In to the Router....................................................213
You Cannot Access the Internet.....................................................213
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing.....................................................215
Changes Are Not Saved..................................................................216
Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity.....................................................216
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility......................217
Test the Path From a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote
Device............................................................................................217
Test the LAN Path to Your Router..............................................218
Chapter 17 Supplemental Information
Factory Settings................................................................................220
Technical Specifications..................................................................222
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Hardware Setup
This user manual is for the NETGEAR Nighthawk®Pro Gaming Router.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Unpack Your Router
• LEDs, Buttons, and Ports on the Front Panel, Top Panel, and Left Side Panel
• Rear Panel
• Position the Antennas
• Router Label
• Position Your Router
• Cable Your Router
• Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website
at netgear.com/support.
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Unpack Your Router
Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
Figure 1. Package contents
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LEDs, Buttons, and Ports on the Front Panel, Top Panel, and Left Side Panel
The status LEDs are located on the front panel, two buttons with LEDs are located on
the top panel, and two USB 3.0 ports are located on the left side panel of the router.
Figure 2. Front view
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Table 1. LED descriptions
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DescriptionLED and Button
Power LED
Internet LED
2.4 GHz WiFi LED
5 GHz WiFi LED
Solid white. The router is ready.
Blinking white. The router is not ready, firmware is upgrading, or the Reset
button was pressed.
Off. Power is not supplied to the router.
Solid white. The Internet connection is ready.
Blinking white. The port is sending or receiving traffic.
Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.
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.
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.
60 GHz WiFi LED
Guest WiFi LED
USB 3.0 port 1 LED and
USB 3.0 port 2 LED
Solid white. The 60 GHz WiFi radio is operating.
Blinking white. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
Off. The 60 GHz WiFi radio is off.
Solid white. The guest WiFi network is operating.
Blinking white. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
Off. The guest WiFi radio is off in both the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band.
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 clicked the Safely Remove
Hardware button and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.
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Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)
DescriptionLED and Button
10G LED
Ethernet LEDs for ports 1–6
WiFi/On/Off button and
LED
Solid white. A powered-on device is connected to the 10G LAN SFP+ port.
Blinking white. The port is sending or receiving traffic.
Off. No device is connected to the 10G LAN SFP+ port.
The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and
amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections.
Solid white. The router detected a 1 Gbps link with a powered-on device.
Blinking white. The port is sending or receiving traffic at 1 Gbps.
Solid amber.The router detected a 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps link with a powered-on
device.
Blinking amber. The port is sending or receiving traffic at 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps.
Off. No device is connected to this Ethernet port.
Pressing this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios
on and off.
If this LED is lit, the WiFi radios are on. If this LED is off, the WiFi radios are turned
off and you cannot use WiFi to connect to the router.
WPS button and LED
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.
Note: If the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel is moved to the Off position, all the
LEDs except the Power LED are turned off.
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Rear Panel
The following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons.
Figure 3. Rear panel
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following components:
LED On/Off switch. If this switch is in the Off position, the router’s LEDs, including
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the LEDs on the four active antennas, but not the Power LED, are turned off.
Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router.
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If the Reset button is pressed for at least 10 seconds and the Power LED blinks white,
the router returns to its factory settings. For information about the factory settings,
see Factory Settings on page 220.
Ethernet ports. Six Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. Use these ports to connect
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the router to LAN devices.
Ethernet port aggregation is enabled by default. Use Ethernet aggregate ports 1
and 2 to cable a device that supports Ethernet port aggregation to the router.
Ethernet ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 are nonaggregate Ethernet ports.
Internet port. One yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router
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to an Internet modem such as a cable modem or DLS modem.
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10G LAN SFP+ port. One 10G LAN SFP+ port to connect an SFP+ module.
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Power On/Off button. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the
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router.
DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package
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to the DC power connector.
Position the Antennas
We recommend that you position the router antennas as shown in the following figure.
Figure 4. Position the antennas
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Router Label
The router label shows the login information, WiFi Network Name (SSID), network key
(password), serial number, and MAC address.
Figure 5. Router label
Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your
WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can
vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router.
To take full advantage of the 11ad advanced feature, your router must be placed within
20 feet and within line of sight of the 11ad enabled device that you are connecting to
it.
In addition, position your router according to the following guidelines:
Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices
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operate, and within line of sight to your WiFi devices.
Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet
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cables for wired computers.
Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings
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between the router and your other devices.
Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:
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Ceiling fans
- Home security systems
- Microwaves
- Computers
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Base of a cordless phone
- 2.4 GHz cordless phone
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- 5 GHz cordless phone
Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls,
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and items such as these:
- Solid metal door
- Aluminum studs
- Fish tanks
- Mirrors
- Brick
- Concrete
The following factors might limit the range of your WiFi:
The thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through.
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Other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router’s signal.
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WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device
that emits a WiFi signal for network access.
Cable Your Router
Power on your router and connect it to a modem.
Figure 6. Cable your router
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To cable your router:
1.
Unplug your modem, remove and reinsert the backup battery if it uses one, and
then plug the modem back in.
2. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the yellow Internet port on the
router.
Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect your main
Ethernet cable to the yellow Internet port on the router.
3. Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.
4.
Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router.
The router’s Power LED lights solid white when the router is ready.
Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch
You can turn off the router LEDs using the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel of the
router. The Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is in the Off position.
Note: You can also log in to the router to disable or enable LED blinking or turn off the
LEDs (see Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs on page 142).
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To turn the LEDs on or off using the LED On/Off switch:
Move the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to the On or Off position.
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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 Network
• Types of Logins
• Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
• Manage Your Router With the Nighthawk App
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Connect to the Network
You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set
up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Wired Connection
You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the
router’s local area network (LAN). The router provides four Ethernet ports.
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 an Ethernet port on the router.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN).
WiFi Connection
To find and select the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
On your computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name is on the router label.
3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The password is on the router label.
Your WiFi mobile connects to the WiFi network.
WiFi Connection Using WPS
You can connect to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you
can find and select the WiFi network.
To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
Check the WPS instructions for your computer or mobile device.
3.
Press the WPS button on the router.
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Within two minutes, on your computer or mobile device, press its WPS button or
follow its instructions for WPS connections.
Your computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network.
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
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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
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name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the router label.
Router login. This logs you in to the router web interface from a web browser as
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admin.
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can
use a web browser to access the router to view or change its settings. When you access
the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your
Internet service.
Automatic Internet Setup
You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the
router and set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP
information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network are using
the settings described here.
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you
all the information needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need
the following information to set up your router:
The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
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ISP login name and password
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Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
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If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet
connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your
computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router
automatically logs you in.
The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser.
To automatically set up your router:
1. Make sure that the router is powered on.
2. Make sure that your computer or mobile device is connected to the router with an
Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with the preset security settings listed on the
label.
Note: If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection to
avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
3. Launch a web browser.
The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before:
The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes
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to http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet Connection
page displays.
• 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 instructions on the page.
The router connects to the Internet.
Note: During the setup process, you are required to change the default router
password. The ideal secure password contains no dictionary words from any language
and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. The password
can be up to 30 characters.
5.
If the browser does not display a router page, do the following:
Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or
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over WiFi to the router.
Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit.
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Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
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• Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),
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change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
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6.
If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
a. Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
b.
Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
c.
Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page 213. 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 ReadySHARE
Vault®app.
Log In to the Router
After you automatically set up your router (see Automatic Internet Setup on page 23),
the next time that you connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser
automatically displays the router web interface. If you want to view or change settings
for the router later, you can use a browser to log in to the router web interface.
To log in to the router:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Note: You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1.
The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The router admin user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified
the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays. By default, the Dashboard shows the following panes:
Internet Status
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Wireless Status
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Guest Wireless Status
•
Network Overview
•
CPU Usage
•
Installed R-Apps
•
For information about these panes, see View Router System Information on page
70.
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For information about how you can change the panes that are shown on the
Dashboard, see Customize the Dashboard on page 71.
Change the Language
By default, the language is set to Auto.
To change the language:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
4.
In the upper right corner, click the globe icon and select a language from the
Language menu.
The page refreshes with the language that you selected.
Manage Your Router With the Nighthawk App
With the Nighthawk app, you can easily manage your router. With the app, you can
update your router's firmware, change your WiFi network settings, register your router
with NETGEAR, and more.
The Nighthawk app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices.
To manage your router using the Nighthawk app:
1. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com.
2.
On your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to your router’s
WiFi network.
Your router’s WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password) are on the router
label.
3. Launch the Nighthawk app on your mobile device.
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The dashboard displays.
4.
Tap a feature on the dashboard to view or change the settings.
Access the Router
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Specify Your Internet Settings
Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow
the installation assistant to detect the Internet connection when you first access the
router with a web browser (see Automatic Internet Setup on page 23). You can also
customize or specify your Internet settings.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Use the Internet Setup Wizard
• Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
• Specify the WAN Port Preference
• Specify the SFP+ Module Detection Mode
• Specify IPv6 Internet Connections
• Change the MTU Size
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Use the Internet Setup Wizard
You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up
your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time
you connect to your router to set it up.
To use the Setup Wizard:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
4.
Select Settings > Setup > Setup Wizard.
The Setup Wizard page displays.
5.
Select the Yes radio button.
If you select the No radio button, after you click the Next button, you are taken to
the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 29).
6.
Click the Next button.
The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to
determine your Internet configuration.
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings.
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
To specify the Internet connection settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to
therouter network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
4.
Select Settings > Setup > Internet Setup.
The Internet Setup page displays.
5.
In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, leave the No radio
button selected.
6.
If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, click the Edit
button in the Account Name section and enter the account name.
7.
If your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it in the Domain Name (If
Required) field.
For the other sections on this page, the default settings usually work, but you can
change them.
8. Select an Internet IP Address radio button:
• Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your
ISP automatically assigns these addresses.
• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP
address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your router
connects.
9. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
• Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
• Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select
this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary
DNS server address is available, enter it also.
10. Select a Router MAC Address radio button:
• Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
• Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address
of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the
ISP allows.
• Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
11.
Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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