Table of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Setup
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- 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
- Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses
- Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection
- Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection
- Change the MTU Size
- 4. Customize Quality of Service Settings and Optimize Gaming
- 5. Monitor Devices and the Network and View Router Information
- 6. Control Access to the Internet
- 7. Manage the Router’s Network Settings
- View or Change WAN Settings
- Set Up a Default DMZ Server
- Change the Router’s Device Name
- Change the Router’s LAN IP Address and RIP Settings
- Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
- Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
- Manage Custom Static Routes
- Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play
- 8. Manage the Router’s WiFi Settings
- Specify Basic WiFi Settings
- Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
- Change the WiFi Mbps Mode for Download and Upload Speeds
- Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
- Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security
- Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security
- Control the WiFi Radios
- Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
- Set Up a WiFi Schedule
- Specify Basic WiFi Settings
- Manage Implicit Beamforming
- Manage MU-MIMO
- Manage HT160 for 160 MHz WiFi Support
- Enable Smart Roaming
- Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only
- 9. Maintain the Router
- Update the Router Firmware
- Change the admin Password
- Enable admin Password Recovery
- Recover the admin Password
- Manage the Router Configuration File
- Manage Remote Access
- Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App
- Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
- View and Manage the Router Activity Log
- Display Internet Port Statistics
- Check the Internet Connection Status, View Details, and Release and Renew the Connection
- Restart the Router From Its Web Interface
- View Router Notifications
- Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
- Ethernet Port Aggregation
- 10. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
- USB Device Requirements
- Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
- Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows-Based Computer
- Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
- Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac
- Back Up Windows-Based Computers With ReadySHARE Vault
- Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine
- Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
- Set Up Amazon Drive
- Use FTP Within the Network
- Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
- Approve USB Devices
- Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
- 11. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
- 12. Use the Router as a Media Server
- 13. Share a USB Printer
- 14. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 15. Manage and Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 16. Troubleshooting
- 17. Supplemental Information
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Nighthawk AD7200 Gaming Router
Model XR700
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveOctober 2018 San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11899-01
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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
DescriptionLED and Button
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.
Power LED
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.
Internet LED
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.
2.4 GHz WiFi LED
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.
5 GHz WiFi 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.
60 GHz WiFi LED
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.
Guest WiFi 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 clicked the Safely Remove
Hardware button and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.
USB 3.0 port 1 LED and
USB 3.0 port 2 LED
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Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)
DescriptionLED and Button
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.
10G LED
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.
Ethernet LEDs for ports 1–6
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.
WiFi/On/Off 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.
WPS button and LED
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
the LEDs on the four active antennas, but not the Power LED, are turned off.
•Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router.
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
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
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.
•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.
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
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
- 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,
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.
•Other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router’s signal.
WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device
that emits a WiFi signal for network access.
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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4. 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
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 web 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.
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
•ISP login name and password
•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
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
over WiFi to the router.
•Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit.
•Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
•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.
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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
•Wireless Status
•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.
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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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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 213.
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login
To view or change the basic Internet setup:
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 > Internet Setup.
The Internet Setup page displays.
5. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, select the Yes radio
button.
6. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method: PPPoE,
L2TP,orPPTP.
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,orManually
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 period 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:
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• Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your
ISP automatically assigns these addresses.
• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP
address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your router
connects.
13. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
• Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
• Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select
this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary
DNS server address is available, enter it also.
14. Select a Router MAC Address radio button:
• Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
• Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address
of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the
ISP allows.
• Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
15. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access
the Internet on page 213.
Specify the WAN Port Preference
You can configure your router to use either its Internet port or its 10G LAN SFP+ port
for its Internet connection. By default, your router is configured to use the Internet port
for its Internet connection.
To specify the WAN port preference:
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.
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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. Select a WAN port preference:
•Internet Port. The router uses its Internet port for its Internet connection. This
option is selected by default.
•10G LAN SFP+ Port (10 Gbps). The router uses its 10G LAN SFP+ port for its.
Internet connection.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. The router's Internet status displays on the page.
Specify the SFP+ Module Detection Mode
If you configured your router to use its 10G LAN SFP+ port for its Internet connection,
you can specify how the router detects the SFP+ module that you connected to the port.
To specify the SFP+ module detection mode:
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 > Internet Setup.
The Internet Setup page displays.
5. Select an SFP+ module detection mode:
•Auto. By default, Auto mode is selected. Select this mode if your SFP+ module
supports electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM).
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•DAC mode only. Select this mode if your SFP+ module does not support EEPROM
and if it has a direct attached copper (DAC) cable.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Specify IPv6 Internet Connections
You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
4. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > IPv6.
The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type:
•If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type
that is in use.
For more information, see Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection on
page 35.
•If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE or DHCP, or is not fixed, but is
IPv6, select Auto Config.
For more information, see Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection on
page 36.
For information about the other IPv6 connection types that the router supports, see
the following sections:
•Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection on page 38
•Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection on page 39
•Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection on page 41
•Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection on page 42
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•Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection on page 43
•Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection on page 45
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses
IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated
by colons. You can reduce any four-digit group of zeros within an IPv6 address to a
single zero or omit it. The following errors invalidate an IPv6 address:
•More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets
•More than four hexadecimal characters in a quartet
•More than two colons in a row
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection:
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 > Advanced Settings > IPv6.
The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect.
The page adjusts.
The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
•Connection Type. This field indicates the connection type that is detected.
•Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the
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length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
•Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the
prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no
address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
6. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:
• Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but
some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
• Auto Config. This is the default setting.
This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your
home network (the LAN).
7. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID
to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC
address.
8. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
• Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both
TCP and UDP packets.
• Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
9. 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
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.
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4. Select Settings > Advanced Setting > IPv6.
The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config.
The page adjusts.
The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
•Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the
length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
•Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
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. (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. This is the default setting. 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 network (the LAN).
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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. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
• Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both
TCP and UDP packets.
• Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
12. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection
The remote relay router is the router to which your router creates a 6to4 tunnel. Make
sure that the IPv4 Internet connection is working before you apply the 6to4 tunnel
settings for the IPv6 connection.
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel:
1. Launch 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 > Advanced Settings > IPv6.
The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel.
The page adjusts.
The router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on
LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN
interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also
indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the
field displays Not Available.
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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. This is the default setting. 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 DHCPv6 client function.
• Auto Config. This is the default setting.
This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your
home network (the LAN).
9. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
• Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both
TCP and UDP packets.
• Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
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 Internet Connection
The 6rd protocol makes it possible to deploy IPv6 to sites by using a service provider’s
IPv4 network. 6rd uses the service provider’s own IPv6 address prefix. This limits the
operational domain of 6rd to the service provider’s network and is under direct control
of the service provider. The IPv6 service provided is equivalent to native IPv6. The 6rd
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mechanism relies on an algorithmic mapping between the IPv6 and IPv4 addresses that
are assigned for use within the service provider’s network. This mapping allows for
automatic determination of IPv4 tunnel endpoints from IPv6 prefixes, allowing stateless
operation of 6rd.
To set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
4. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > IPv6.
The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6rd.
The page adjusts.
The router automatically detects the information in the following sections:
• 6rd (IPv6 Rapid Development) Configuration. The router detects the service
provider’s IPv4 network and attempts to establish an IPv6 6rd tunnel connection.
If the IPv4 network returns 6rd parameters to the router, the page adjusts to display
the correct settings in this section.
• Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
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. Specify the following 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 IPv4 Border Relay Address. Enter the border router’s IPv4 address that your
ISP gave you.
•6rd IPv4 Address Mask Length. Enter the IPv4 mask length that your ISP gave
you.
7. Select an IPv6 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.
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 DHCPv6 client function.
• Auto Config. This is the default setting.
This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on
your home network (the LAN).
9. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID
that you want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC
address.
10. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
• Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both
TCP and UDP packets.
• Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection
In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN
and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The router does not process any IPv6 header
packets.
To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection:
1. Launch 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.
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The Dashboard displays.
4. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > IPv6.
The IPv6 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 an IPv6 Fixed 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
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 > Advanced Settings > IPv6.
The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed.
The page adjusts.
6. In the WAN Setup section, configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN
connection:
•IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router
WAN interface.
•Default IPv6 Gateway. The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway for the
router’s WAN interface.
•Primary DNS Server. The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name
records for the router.
•Secondary DNS Server. The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain
name records for the router.
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Note: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that
are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page (see
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 29).
7. In the LAN Setup section, 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 DHCPv6 client function.
• Auto Config. This is the default setting.
This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your
home network (the LAN).
8. In the IPv6 Address/Prefix Length fields, specify the static IPv6 address and prefix
length of the router’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC
address.
9. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
• Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both
TCP and UDP packets.
• Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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
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 > Advanced Settings > IPv6.
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The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP.
The page adjusts.
The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
•Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the
length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
•Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
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. (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.
7. (Optional) In the Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name.
You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name for
the IPv4 ISP here. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type
xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this
field. For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast
sometimes supplies a domain name.
8. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
•Get Automatically from ISP. This is the default setting. 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 network (the LAN).
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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. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
• Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both
TCP and UDP packets.
• Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
12. 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
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 > Advanced Settings > IPv6.
The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE.
The page adjusts.
The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
•Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the
length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
•Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the
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prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no
address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
6. Either select the Use the same Login information as IPv4 PPPoE check box (for
IPv4 PPPoE information, see Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login on
page 31), or specify the following PPPoE login setting information for IPv6:
a. 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 (like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that you use your full email
address when you log in. If your ISP requires your full email address, type it in
this field.
b. In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection.
c. In the Service Name field, enter a service name.
If your ISP did not provide a service name, leave this field blank.
Note: The default setting of the Connection Mode menu is Always On to provide
a steady IPv6 connection. The router never terminates the connection. If the
connection is terminated, for example, when the modem is turned off, the router
attempts to reestablish the connection immediately after the PPPoE connection
becomes available again.
7. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
•Get Automatically from ISP. This is the default setting. 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 network (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.
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10. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
• Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both
TCP and UDP packets.
• Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the MTU Size
The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device
transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another,
the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path
uses a lower MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets must be split or
“fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.
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
- MSN portal
•You use VPN and experience severe performance problems.
•You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons and now you are
experiencing connectivity or performance problems.
Note: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For
example, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites,
secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.
To change the MTU size:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
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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 > WAN Setup.
The WAN Setup page displays.
5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 to 1500.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400.
If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum
value of 1500 until the problem goes away. The following table describes common
MTU sizes and applications.
Table 2. Common MTU sizes
ApplicationMTU
The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use
PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches.
1500
Used in PPPoE environments.1492
Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)1472
Used in some DHCP environments.1468
Usable by AOL if you do not send or receive large email attachments, for example.1460
Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.1436
Maximum size for AOL DSL.1400
Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.576
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4
Customize Quality of Service
Settings and Optimize Gaming
You can customize Quality of Service (QoS) settings and optimize gaming by preventing
network lag and congestion, by allocating bandwidth to specific devices, and by
prioritizing traffic for specific devices.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Improve Response Time by Using the Geo Filter
• Manage Bandwidth Allocation
• Manage Traffic Prioritization
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Improve Response Time by Using the Geo
Filter
The main cause of lag in console games such as Call of Duty, Destiny, FIFA, and many
others, is the distance from you to the host or server of the game. The Geo Filter can
limit the distance of these hosts or servers by blocking all hosts or servers outside the
range that you can specify. This allows for improved response time and might lead to
fairer games.
Configure and Use the Geo Filter
By default, no devices are added to the Geo Filter and the filter is not in effect. To start
using the Geo Filter, you must add a device, specify the country or state in which your
device is located, and set the distance radius for the filter.
To configure and use the Geo Filter:
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 Geo-Filter.
5. To add a device to the Geo Filter, do the following in the Devices pane:
a. Click the ADD DEVICE button.
The Geo-Filter window opens and displays the detected devices.
b. Select your device.
c. Click NEXT.
d. Select a service.
If your device is a console, console services display. If your device is not a console,
nonconsole services displays.
e. Click DONE.
The device is added to the Devices pane.
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If your device is a console, by default, the Filtering Mode radio button is selected
for the device, which means that the router blocks connections outside your
distance radius to force your device to use a host or server inside your radius.
We recommend this setting for console games.
If your device is a not console, by default, the Spectating Mode radio button is
selected for the device, which means that the router does not block connections
outside of your distance radius. We recommend this setting for most computer
games which do not require filtering.
6. In the Geo-Filter Map pane, below the Geo-Filter Map menu icon, click the player
icon and move the icon to the map, more specifically, to the country or state in which
your device is located.
You can use an approximate physical location. If the map view is too small, click the
magnifying glass icon, move it to the continent in which your gaming device is
located, and click the icon again.
7. Set the distance radius by moving the Set Distance slider.
We recommend that you set a distance radius in the range from 500 km to 3,000
km (311 mi. to 1,864 mi.). All connections outside the radius are prevented from
hosting your game. If you set a radius that is less than 500 km (311 mi.), you might
not find games. If you set a radius that is more than 3,000 km (1,864 mi.), you might
not find a high-quality connection.
8. Load recommend Geo Filter settings for your game.
a. In the Geo-Filter pane, click the PROFILES button.
The Profile Selector window opens.
b. Select a game.
c. Click DONE.
9. Play a test game.
Play a compatible, online multiplayer game on your selected device. Blocked
connections outside your radius are indicated by warning triangles and the devices
whose connections are blocked are prevented from hosting your game. The host
of your game is inside your radius and is indicated by the largest, most consistently
shown icon.
The following icons can be shown on the map:
Player
Blocked player (that is, a player outside the distance radius)
Allowed player (that is, a player that you added to the whitelist)
Denied player (that is, a player that you added to the blacklist)
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Server
Blocked server (that is, a server outside the distance radius)
Whitelisted server (that is, a server that you added to the whitelist)
Note: For information about allowing (whitelisting) or blocking (blacklisting) a
connection to a device (that is, to a player or server), see Ping a Device and Allow
or Deny the Device a Connection on page 52.
If the Auto Ping Host option is enabled, a ping graph automatically displays when
you are in a game. Otherwise, you can manually click any icon on the map to load a
ping graph for that connection.
10. If a ping graph does not display for a connection, click the associated icon on the
map to load the ping graph for that connection, or enable the Auto Ping Host option
by doing the following:
a. In the Geo-Filter Map pane, click the Geo-Filter Map menu icon.
The Settings pane displays.
b. Select the Auto Ping Host check box.
c. Click the X.
The Settings pane closes.
Ping a Device and Allow or Deny the Device a Connection
You can allow (whitelist) or block (blacklist) connections to individual devices, regardless
of the distance radius of your Geo Filter. If you allow an individual connection, the device
can connect to your device, even if is outside the radius of your Geo Filter. If you deny
an individual connection, the device cannot connect to your device, even if is inside the
radius of your Geo Filter. However, you cannot block a dedicated server.
To ping a device and allow the device to connect to your device or deny the device
from connecting to your device:
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.
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4. Select Geo-Filter.
5. In the Geo-Filter Map pane, click the connection on the Geo Filter Map.
If the Ping pane is not yet open, the Ping pane opens. For the selected connection,
the Ping pane displays the ping information and the associated host type, IP address,
and domain name.
The ping results shows the connection quality from your device to the device at the
other end of the connection. The connection quality is measured in milliseconds
(ms). The lower the value in ms, the better.
6. In the Ping pane, do the following:
a. To assign a name to the connection, type a name in the Name field.
b. Click the ALLOW or DENY button.
The connection is added to the Allow and Deny pane.
7. To ping the connection again, click the ping icon in the Allow and Deny pane.
The new ping results display in the Ping pane.
8. To remove the connection from the Allow and Deny pane, click the trash icon in the
Allow and Deny pane.
If the connection was allowed, it might now be denied if it is outside the distance
radius.
If the connection was denied, it might now be allowed if it is inside the distance
radius.
Add a Device to the Geo Filter
You can add a device to the Geo Filter.
To add a device to the Geo Filter:
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 Geo-Filter.
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5. Click the ADD DEVICE button.
The Geo-Filter window opens and displays the detected devices.
6. Select your device.
7. Click NEXT.
8. Select a service.
If your device is a console, console services display. If your device is not a console,
nonconsole services displays.
9. Click DONE
The device is added to the Devices pane.
If your device is a console, by default, the Filtering Mode radio button is selected
for the device, which means that the router blocks connections outside your distance
radius to force your device to use a host or server inside your radius. We recommend
this setting for console games.
If your device is not a console, by default, the Spectating Mode radio button is
selected for the device, which means that the router does not block connections
outside of your distance radius. We recommend this setting for most computer
games which do not require filtering.
Note: For information about using the device with the Geo Filter, see Configure
and Use the Geo Filter on page 50.
Remove a Device From the Geo Filter
You can remove a device from the Geo Filter.
To remove a device from the Geo Filter:
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 Geo-Filter.
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5. In the Devices pane, below the device that you want to remove, click the DELETE
button.
The device is removed from the Geo Filter.
Manage the General Geo Filter Map Settings
You can manage the general Geo Filter map settings such as the unit of length
(kilometers or miles) in which the distance radius is expressed, whether the Strict Mode
feature is enabled, and whether the Auto Ping Host feature is enabled.
Fore information about using the Geo Filter, see Configure and Use the Geo Filter on
page 50.
To manage the general Geo Filter map settings:
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 Geo-Filter.
5. In the Geo-Filter Map pane, click the Geo-Filter Map menu icon.
The Settings pane displays.
6. Configure the following general settings:
•Unit of length. By default, the Kilometers radio button is selected and the
distance radius is shown in kilometers. You can also select the Miles radio button
to show the distance radius in miles.
•Strict Mode. The Strict Mode feature guarantees that dedicated servers that fall
outside your filter range are always blocked. For most games, select the Strict
Mode check box. For Destiny, we recommend that you keep the Strict Mode
check box cleared. By default, the Strict Mode check box is selected.
•Auto Ping Host. The Auto Ping Host feature automatically loads a ping graph
that shows the connection quality from your device to the device at the other
end of the connection. By default, the Auto Ping Host check box is selected. If
you clear the Auto Ping Host check box, you can still manually ping a connection
(see Ping a Device and Allow or Deny the Device a Connection on page 52).
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Note: The Flush Cloud button is for use under guidance from NETGEAR Technical
Support. (Clicking the Flush Cloud button reloads the IP addresses for the Geo
Filter.)
7. To close the Settings pane, click the X.
Manage Bandwidth Allocation
The router supports a Quality of Service (QoS) feature that lets you prevent network
congestion with the Anti-Bufferbloat feature (which is a way to control the total
bandwidth) and allocate bandwidth to specific devices.
Prevent Network Congestion With Anti-Bufferbloat
The Anti-Bufferbloat feature can prevent congestion and queuing delays that are caused
by devices that consume a lot of bandwidth. You can set the maximum percentage of
the total bandwidth that bandwidth-intensive devices can consume, thereby allowing
bandwidth to remain available for devices that consume less bandwidth.
To configure and use the Anti-Bufferbloat feature:
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 QoS.
5. In the Anti-Bufferbloat pane, click the Anti-Bufferbloat menu icon.
The Options pane displays.
6. In the Download Bandwidth and Upload Bandwidth fields, enter the total download
bandwidth speed in Mbps and total upload bandwidth speed in Mbps that you
receive from your ISP.
If you are not sure about the bandwidth speeds, run a speed test, for example, by
visiting speedtest.net.
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7. Change the default Anti-Bufferbload options:
•Goodput. By default, the Goodput check box is selected and both the upload
and download bandwidth values are more closely aligned to the results of a
speedtest. If you used the automatic Internet setup, the router performed a speed
test during the setup process.
•Disable all QoS (not recommended). By default, the Disable all QoS (not
recommended) check box is not selected. If you disable all QoS features, this
will stop QoS from eliminating network congestion and it will affect other features
on this router, including Deep Packet Inspection. We recommend that you do
not select this check box.
8. Click the Xto close the Options pane.
9. Select how you want to apply Anti-Bufferbloat:
•Always. Select this radio button if you want to always apply Anti-Bufferbloat. If
Anti-Bufferbloat is always applied, you can play games without any devices or
applications causing you to lag but your total bandwidth speeds is reduced so
you must change the setting back to Never when you finish gaming.
•When High Priority Traffic Detected. Select this radio button if you only want
to apply Anti-Bufferbloat when games are being played (all console games and
most computer games are automatically detected by DumaOS). Your total
bandwidth speeds will only be reduced when games are detected. This radio
button is selected by default.
•Never. Select this radio button to disable Anti-Bufferbloat. If Anti-Bufferbload is
disabled, your full bandwidth speeds are received but your games are caught in
a queue, causing lag, when all your bandwidth is being used.
10. In the Anti-Bufferbloat pane, move the buttons on the Download and Upload sliders
to the desired percentage values.
To the right of each slider, the selected value displays are a percentage of the total
bandwidth speed that you specified in Step 6 and as an absolute value in Mb.
For example, if you move the button on the Download slider to 70, devices that
consume a lot of bandwidth are limited to 70 percent of the total bandwidth speed
that you specified, and 30 percent of the total bandwidth remains available for
devices that consume less bandwidth.
Disable Anti-Bufferbloat
If you disable the Anti-Bufferbloat feature, bandwidth-intensive devices can consume
all available bandwidth, causing congestion and forcing traffic for other devices to be
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queued. However, situations might exist in which you want to disable the Anti-Bufferbloat
feature.
To disable the Anti-Bufferbloat feature:
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 QoS.
5. In the Anti-Bufferbloat pane, move the buttons on the Download and Upload sliders
all the way to the right, to 100 percent.
The Anti-Bufferbloat feature is now disabled.
Allocate Bandwidth to Devices
Some devices on your network need more bandwidth than others. For example, a device
that you use for gaming or media streaming requires more bandwidth than a device
that is mostly used for browsing and emails. You can allocate a percentage of the total
router bandwidth to each of the devices on your network. Doing so guarantees
bandwidth for a device when it needs it.
You can set different allocations for upload and download bandwidths.
By default, the router automatically allocates excess (unused) bandwidth to a device
that needs it. Although we do not recommend it, you can disable this option so that the
router does not share unused bandwidth across your network and the bandwidth that
you allocate to each device is the maximum bandwidth that the device can use.
To allocate bandwidth to devices:
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.
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The Dashboard displays.
4. Select QoS.
The Bandwidth Allocation pane displays a graph that shows the devices on the router
network. By default, each device is allocated an equal share of the router bandwidth,
expressed by a number in a white circle that is associated with a device.
5. To allocate download bandwidth to devices, do the following in the Bandwidth
Allocation pane:
a. Above the graph, select the Download radio button.
By default, this radio button is selected. The Bandwidth Allocation pane shows
as the Bandwidth Allocation - Download pane.
b. For each device to which you want to allocate download bandwidth, move the
associated white circle to the bandwidth percentage that you want to allocate.
As you move the white circle, the download percentages in the white circles for
other devices change.
Caution: If you allocate 100 percent to one device, you effectively disable other
devices. If you allocate 0 percent to one device, you effectively disable the device.
c. Click the UDATE DISTRIBUTION button.
The allocated download bandwidths take effect.
6. To allocate upload bandwidth to devices, do the following in the Bandwidth Allocation
pane:
a. Above the graph, select the Upload radio button.
The Bandwidth Allocation pane shows as the Bandwidth Allocation - Upload
pane.
b. For each device to which you want to allocate upload bandwidth, move the
associated white circle to the bandwidth percentage that you want to allocate.
As you move the white circle, the download percentages in the white circles for
other devices change.
Caution: If you allocate 100 percent to one device, you effectively disable other
devices. If you allocate 0 percent to one device, you effectively disable the device.
c. Click the UDATE DISTRIBUTION button.
The allocated upload bandwidths take effect.
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7. To allocate an exact bandwidth (either in Mbps or in percentage) to a device, do the
following in the Bandwidth Allocation pane:
a. Above the graph, select either the Download radio button or Upload radio
button.
b. From the list of devices to the left of the graph, select the device.
If no devices display, click the +to the left of Devices.
A pane opens on the right side.
c. Do one of the following:
•In the Set Device Bandwidth field, enter the bandwidth in Mbps.
•In the Set Device Bandwidth field, use the up or down arrows to set the
bandwidth.
•In the circle graph, move the red band to the desired bandwidth percentage.
•In the field that shows the percentage, enter the desired bandwidth
percentage.
d. Click the SAVE button.
The allocated bandwidth takes effect.
Bandwidth that you allocate to this device also affects available bandwidth for
other devices.
e. To close the pane, click the X.
8. To prevent unused bandwidth from being shared across your network (which we
do not recommend), do the following in the Bandwidth Allocation pane:
a. Click the Bandwidth Allocation menu icon.
The Settings pane opens.
b. Clear the Share Excess check box.
The bandwidth that you allocate to each device is now the maximum bandwidth
that the device can use. This setting applies to both the download bandwidth
and upload bandwidth.
c. To close the Settings pane, click the X.
Reset the Bandwidth Distribution
You can reset the bandwidth to default settings so that the router allocates each device
an equal share of the bandwidth. You can reset the bandwidth distribution for download
bandwidth and upload bandwidth separately.
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To reset the bandwidth to default settings:
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 QoS.
The Bandwidth Allocation pane displays a graph that shows the devices on the router
network. By default, each device is allocated an equal share of the router bandwidth,
expressed by a number in a white circle that is associated with a device.
5. Above the graph, select either the Download radio button or Upload radio button.
If you reset the download bandwidth, the allocated upload bandwidths are not
affected. The other way around is also true: If you reset the upload bandwidth, the
allocated download bandwidths are not affected.
6. Click the RESET DISTRIBUTION button.
The default bandwidths take effect.
Manage Traffic Prioritization
The router supports a Quality of Service (QoS) feature that lets you prioritize traffic for
specific devices.
Prioritize Traffic for a Device and View Prioritization
Information
By default, the router automatically prioritizes high-priority traffic such as games. If you
prefer, you can manually disable automatic traffic prioritization (see Disable Automatic
Traffic Prioritization on page 64).
Whether or not automatic traffic prioritization is enabled, you can prioritize the traffic
for a device and service so that, if network congestion occurs, the traffic is not held up
in a queue but is sent to the front of the queue, reducing network lag for the device.
Traffic prioritization for a device affects both outgoing and incoming traffic.
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You can also view traffic prioritization information. The router shows the number of
uploaded and downloaded packets that were sent to the front of the queue and shows
whether high-priority traffic is automatically prioritized.
To prioritize traffic for a device and view prioritization information:
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 QoS.
5. Scroll down to the Traffic Prioritization pane.
By default, traffic prioritization for DumaOS classified games is enabled. DumaOS
classified games is a preset list of games and covers all console games and most PC
games. If you enable traffic prioritization for all DumaOS classified games, your router
automatically applies traffic prioritization when it detects games. We recommend
that you keep this setting enabled.
You can manually add your own service or port/port range by clicking the ADD
DEVICE button and then choosing the service or port/port range you would like to
add.
6. To manually add a device for traffic prioritization, do the following in the Devices
pane:
a. From the All Devices section, clear the Enabled check box.
Your router no longer automatically applies traffic prioritization when it detects
games.
b. Click the ADD DEVICE button.
The Traffic Prioritization Selector window opens and the detected devices display.
c. Select your device.
d. Select a service.
By default, the Basic radio button is selected and a preset list of games display.
We recommend that you manually select a service only if you consider yourself
an advanced user.
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e. To display other selection criteria, select the Advanced radio button, and enter
the start and end numbers for the source port, enter the start and end numbers
for the destination port, and select the protocol.
f. Click DONE.
The device is added to the Traffic Prioritization pane and its traffic is now
prioritized.
The Traffic Prioritization Information pane displays the total number of high-priority
packets, the total number of background packets, and the total number of
unprioritized packets. This information is displayed for both uploaded packets
and downloaded packets.
If high-priority traffic is automatically being prioritized, a colored circle displays
in the Traffic Prioritization Information pane next to High Priority Traffic Detected.
Add a Device for Traffic Prioritization
You can add a device for traffic prioritization.
To add a device for traffic prioritization:
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 QoS.
5. Scroll down to the Traffic Prioritization pane.
6. From the All Devices section, clear the Enabled check box.
Your router no longer automatically applies traffic prioritization when it detects
games.
7. Click the ADD DEVICE button.
The Traffic Prioritization Selector window opens and the detected devices display.
8. Select your device.
9. Select a service.
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By default, the Basic radio button is selected and a preset list of games display. We
recommend that you manually select a service only if you consider yourself an
advanced user.
10. To display other selection criteria, select the Advanced radio button, and enter the
start and end numbers for the source port, enter the start and end numbers for the
destination port, and select the protocol.
11. Click DONE.
The device is added to the Traffic Prioritization pane.
Stop Traffic Prioritization for a Device
You can stop traffic prioritization for a device that you manually added to the Traffic
Prioritization pane. If automatic traffic prioritization is enabled (which it is by default)
and the router detects high-priority traffic to or from the device, the router still prioritizes
that traffic. However, other traffic to or from the device is no longer prioritized.
To stop traffic prioritization for a device:
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 QoS.
5. Scroll down to the Traffic Prioritization pane and click the trash icon next to the
device.
The device is removed from the Traffic Prioritization pane.
Disable Automatic Traffic Prioritization
By default, the router automatically prioritizes high-priority traffic such as games. You
can disable this option.
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To disable the automatic traffic prioritization:
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 QoS.
5. Scroll down to the Traffic Prioritization pane.
6. From the All Devices section, clear the Enabled check box.
High-priority traffic is no longer automatically prioritized.
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Monitor Devices and the Network
and View Router Information
This chapter describes how to monitor the devices on your network and the network
itself and how to view the router system information.
For more information about viewing the router logs, statistics, and network connection,
see Maintain the Router on page 123.
The chapter includes the following sections:
• View and Manage Devices Currently on the Network
• View Network Usage Information
• View Router System Information
• Customize the Dashboard
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View and Manage Devices Currently on the
Network
You can view all computers and devices that are currently connected to your router
network. You can change the settings that display on the page (you cannot change the
actual settings for a device through the router), prevent a device from being displayed,
and block a device from connecting to the Internet through router.
To view and manage devices on the network:
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 Device Manager.
The Network Map page displays, showing the device tree with your network setup.
The device tree shows separate branches for devices connected through the wired
LAN and devices connected over WiFi, as well as a branch for the WAN connection.
5. To display the settings for a device, click the device.
The Device Settings pane displays. The pane shows the MAC address, IP address (if
any), and connection type for the device.
6. To assign or change the displayed name and type for the device, in the Device
Settings pane, do the following:
a. In the Name field, enter a name of up to 35 characters.
b. From the Device Type menu, select a type.
c. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
7. To remove the device from the network tree, in the Device Settings pane, click the
DELETE button.
The device no longer displays in the device tree. This option is useful when a device
is removed from the network and you no longer want to see it in the device tree.
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8. To block a device from accessing the Internet through the router, in the Device
Settings pane, click the BLOCK button.
The device is blocked and is indicated by a black icon in the device tree.
9. To unblock a previously blocked device so that it can once again access the Internet
through the router, in the Device Settings pane, click the UNBLOCK button.
The device is unblocked and is indicated by a red icon in the device tree.
View Network Usage Information
The router integrates deep packet inspection (DPI) so that you can view the devices,
traffic categories, and applications that are using the upload and download bandwidth
in your router network. You can then use this information to apply your Quality of Service
(QoS) settings and optimize gaming (see Customize Quality of Service Settings and
Optimize Gaming on page 49).
You can view real-time information about all devices on your network that are consuming
bandwidth and you can view details about traffic categories and applications that are
consuming bandwidth for a device. You also view the total bandwidth usage across the
router network relative to the network’s overall bandwidth speeds.
To view network usage information:
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 Network Monitor.
The page that displays shows the Network Snapshot pane and the Network Overview
pane:
•Network Snapshot pane. This pane displays the upload and download network
bandwidth in Mbps per second. The pane displays the total usage as well as
individual usage for active devices.
•Network Overview pane. This pane displays the network’s total bandwidth
usage in Mbps per second, relative to the network’s overall bandwidth speeds.
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5. To view upload or download volume details, point to a bar (in the Network Snapshot
pane) or point to a node (in the Network Overview pane).
A small pop-up window displays volume details.
6. To limit the displayed bandwidth in a pane to the download bandwidth or upload
bandwidth, do the following:
•To exclude upload bandwidth from the pane, above the graph in a pane, click
the Upload text.
The Upload text is crossed out and the graph displays the download bandwidth
only. Click the Upload text again to redisplay the upload bandwidth.
•To exclude download bandwidth from the pane, above the graph in a pane, click
the Download text.
The Download text is crossed out and the graph displays the upload bandwidth
only. Click the Download text again to redisplay the download bandwidth.
7. To view the traffic category breakdown for the total usage or for an individual device,
in the Network Snapshot pane, click the download or upload bar for either the total
usage or for an individual device.
The Category Breakdown pane displays and shows the traffic categories that are
using download or upload bandwidth for your selection.
You can take any of the following actions in the Category Breakdown pane:
•To view traffic category volume details, point to the graph.
A small pop-up window displays volume details.
•To exclude a traffic category from the graph, above the graph, click the name
for the traffic category.
The name is crossed out and the graph excludes the traffic category. Click the
name for the category again to redisplay the traffic category.
•To view the applications that are consuming bandwidth for your selection and
traffic category, click the graph.
The Application Breakdown pane displays and shows the applications that are
using download or upload bandwidth for your selection.
You can take any of the following actions in the Application Breakdown pane:
- To view application volume details, point to the graph.
A small pop-up window displays volume details.
-To exclude an application from the graph, above the graph, click the name
for the application.
The name is crossed out and the graph excludes the application. Click the
name for the application again to redisplay the application.
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-To close the Application Breakdown pane, click the X.
•To close the Category Breakdown pane, click the X.
View Router System Information
To view router system information:
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 System Information.
The page that displays shows the following panes:
•CPU Usage. This pane shows usage information about both CPUs on the router.
You can take any of the following actions in the CPU Usage pane:
-To exclude a CPU from the graph, above the graph, click the name of the
CPU.
The name is crossed out and the graph excludes information about the CPU.
Click the name of the CPU again to redisplay information about the CPU.
- To view usgae details about a CPU, point to a node on the graph.
A small pop-up window displays usage details.
•RAM Usage. This pane shows usage information about the three random access
memory (RAM) categories on the router. You can take any of the following actions
in the RAM Usage pane:
-To exclude a RAM category from the graph, above the graph, click the name
of the RAM category.
The name is crossed out and the graph excludes information about the RAM
category. Click the name of the RAM category again to redisplay information
about the RAM category.
- To view usage detail about a RAM category, point to the graph.
A small pop-up window displays usage details.
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•Flash Usage. This pane shows usage information about the eight flash memory
categories on the router. You can take any of the following actions in the Flash
Usage pane:
-To exclude a flash memory category from the graph, above the graph, click
the name of the flash memory category.
The name is crossed out and the graph excludes information about the flash
memory category. Click the name of the flash memory category again to
redisplay information about the flash memory category.
-To view usage details about a flash memory, point to the graph.
A small pop-up window displays usage details.
•System Info. The information in this pane includes the firmware version that is
installed on the router.
•Network Status. This pane shows the bytes and packets that the router transferred
since it was started, including deprioritized packets.
•Installed R-Apps. This pane shows the default router applications (R-Apps) that
are installed on the router. Do not change the retry-attempts-on-startup value in
the Options pane that is accessible from the Installed R-Apps pane, unless
Technical Support instructs you to do so.
•Internet Status. The information in this pane includes the WAN IP address of the
router.
•Wireless Status. The information in this pane includes the network key (WiFi
password) for the main WiFi network.
•Guest Wireless Status. This information in this pane includes the network key
(WiFi password) for the guest WiFi network.
•Logs. This pane shows the logs. You can also download the logs as a text file.
Customize the Dashboard
By default, the Dashboard includes the following panes:
•Internet Status
•Wireless Status
•Guest Wireless Status
•Network Overview
•CPU Usage
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•Installed R-Apps
For information about these panes, see View Router System Information on page 70.
You can customize the panes that display on the Dashboard by adding panes that are
useful to you and removing panes that are not useful to you. You also rearrange and
resize the panes.
To customize the Dashboard:
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. To add panes to the Dashboard, do the following:
a. Select Geo-Filter,QoS,Device Manager,Network Monitor,orSystem
Information.
The page displays panes.
b. For each pane that you want to add, click the pin icon that is associated with the
pane.
The panes are added to the Dashboard.
5. To remove a pane from the Dashboard, on the Dashboard, click the pin icon that is
associated with the pane.
The pane is removed from the Dashboard but not from its home page.
6. To move a pane to another location on the Dashboard, do the following:
a. Point to a pane until the cursor displays as a cross with four arrows.
b. Click and hold the pane and move it to another location.
c. Release the pane.
7. To resize a pane, do the following:
a. Point to a pane until the diagonal double-headed arrow displays at the lower
right corner of the pane.
b. Click the arrow and move the pane horizontally, vertically, or both.
c. Release the pane.
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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:
• Block Access to Internet Sites
• Block Services and Applications With Simple Outbound Firewall Rules
• Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
• Set Up Email Notifications for Security Events and Log Messages
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Block Access to 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.
Add Keywords and Block Access to Specific Internet Sites
You can add keywords to block specific Internet sites from your network. You can use
blocking all the time or based on a schedule.
To add keywords and block access to select Internet sites:
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 > Content Filtering > Block Sites.
The Block Sites page displays.
5. Select a keyword blocking option:
•Per Schedule. Turn on 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 79.
•Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule
page.
6. In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain that
you want to block.
Website names and domain names that include the keyword are blocked or the
domain name that you specify is blocked.
For example:
•Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html.
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•Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or
.gov.
•Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access.
7. Click the Add Keyword button.
The keyword is added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up to 255 entries.
8. Click the Apply button.
Keyword blocking takes effect.
Delete Keywords From the Blocked List
To delete one or all keywords from the list:
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 > Content Filtering > Block Sites.
The Block Sites page displays.
5. Do one of the following:
•To delete a single word, select it and click the Delete Keyword button.
The keyword is removed from the list.
•To delete all keywords on the list, click the Clear List button.
All keywords are removed from the list.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking. The computer that you exempt
must be assigned a fixed IP address. You can use the reserved IP address feature to
specify the IP address (see Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses on page 90).
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To specify a trusted computer:
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 > Content Filtering > Block Sites.
The Block Sites page displays.
5. Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites check
box.
6. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address of the trusted computer.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Block Services and Applications With Simple
Outbound Firewall Rules
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 firewall 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 blocking specific keywords, URLs, or sites, see Block Access to
Internet Sites on page 74. This type of blocking is another aspect of outbound firewall
rules.
Note: Service blocking means the same thing as applying outbound firewall rules.
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Block a Service or Application From Accessing the Internet
You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can
block the services all the time or based on a schedule.
To block a service or application from accessing the Internet:
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> Content Filtering > Block Services.
The Block Services page displays.
5. Specify when to block the services:
•To block the services all the time, select the Always radio button.
•To block the services based on a schedule, select the Per Schedule radio button.
For information about how to specify the schedule, see Set Up a Schedule for
Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 79.
6. Click the Add button.
The Block Services Setup page displays.
7. To add a service that is in the Service Type menu, select the application or service.
The settings for this service automatically display in the fields.
8. To add a service or application that is not in the menu, select User Defined, and do
the following:
a. If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate
protocol from the Protocol menu. Otherwise, select TCP/UDP (both).
b. Enter the starting port and ending port numbers.
If the service uses a single port number, enter that number in both fields. To find
out which port numbers the service or application uses, you can contact the
publisher of the application, ask user groups or newsgroups, or search on the
Internet.
c. In the Service Type/User Defined field, enter a description.
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9. Select a filtering option:
• Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer. Enter the IP address
for that computer.
• IP Address Range. Block services for a range of computers with consecutive IP
addresses on your network. Enter the starting IP address and ending IP address
for the range.
• All lP Addresses. Block services for all computers on your network.
10. Click the Add button.
Your settings are saved.
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or
Application
You can change an existing outbound firewall rule that blocks a service or application.
To change an outbound firewall rule for a service or application:
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 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 > Content Filtering > Block Services.
The Block Services page displays.
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 Block a Service or Application From
Accessing the Internet on page 77.
8. Click the Accept button.
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Your settings are saved. The changed rule displays in the Service Table on the Block
Services page.
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or
Application
You can remove an outbound firewall rule that you no longer need. After you remove
the rule, the service or application is no longer blocked.
To remove an outbound firewall rule for a service or application:
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 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 > Content Filtering > Block Services.
The Block Services page displays.
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 for Internet sites and
outbound firewall rules for services and applications.
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 Block Access to Internet Sites on page 74), outbound firewall rules (see
Block Services and Applications With Simple Outbound Firewall Rules on page 76), 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
router 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 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 > Content Filtering > Schedule.
The Schedule page displays.
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.
Note: If the router synchronized its internal clock with a time server on the Internet
and you selected the correct time zone, the Current Time field displays the correct
date and time.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Set Up Email Notifications for Security Events
and Log Messages
The router can email you notifications of security events and its log messages of router
activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access
blocked sites, services, or applications.
To set up email notifications:
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 > Content Filtering > E-mail.
The E-mail page displays.
5. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box.
6. In the Primary E-mail Address field, enter the email address that you want to send
alerts and logs to.
7. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP outgoing (SMTP)
mail server (such as mail.myISP.com).
You might be able to find this information in the configuration window of your email
program. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent.
8. In the Outgoing Mail Server Port Number section, enter the port number that your
outgoing mail server uses.
The default port number is 25. If your ISP uses a different port number, you might
be able to find this information in the configuration window of your email program.
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.
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10. 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.
This is the default setting.
11. To send logs messages based on a schedule, select a schedule from the Send logs
according to this schedule menu and specify the settings:
•Hourly. The router sends log messages hourly.
•Daily. The router sends log messages daily at the time that you specify. From
the Time menu, select the time, and select the a.m. or p.m. radio button.
•Weekly. The router sends log messages weekly at the day and time that you
specify. From the Day menu, select the day of the week. From the Time menu,
select the time, and select the a.m. or p.m. radio button.
By default, the router sends log messages when the log is full. To prevent the router
from doing so, select None from the Send logs according to this schedule menu.
12. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
The router sends log messages automatically according to the schedule that you
set. If the log fills before the specified time, the router sends all log messages. After
the router sends the log messages, they are cleared from the router memory. If the
router cannot send the log messages and the log buffer fills, the router overwrites
the log messages.
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7
Manage the Router’s Network
Settings
The router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize
the router’s network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it
to the Internet before you change its network settings.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• View or Change WAN Settings
• Set Up a Default DMZ Server
• Change the Router’s Device Name
• Change the Router’s LAN IP Address and RIP Settings
• Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns
• Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
• Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
• Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
• Manage Custom Static Routes
• Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play
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View or Change WAN Settings
You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You
can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU)
size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port.
To view or change the WAN settings:
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 > WAN Setup.
The WAN Setup page displays.
View or change the following settings:
•Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against
denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, and many
others. Select this check box only in special circumstances.
•Default DMZ Server. This feature is sometimes helpful when you are playing
online games or videoconferencing, but it makes the firewall security less effective.
For more information, see Set Up a Default DMZ Server on page 85.
•Respond to Ping on Internet Port. This feature allows your router to be
discovered. Use this feature only as a diagnostic tool or for a specific reason.
•Disable IGMP Proxying. IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area
network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet.
By default, the Disable IGMP Proxying check box is selected and IGMP proxying
is disabled.
•MTU Size (in bytes). The normal maximum transmit unit (MTU) value for most
Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes (which is the default setting), or 1492 bytes for
PPPoE connections. Change the MTU value only if you are sure that it is necessary
for your ISP connection. For more information, see Change the MTU Size on page
47.
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•NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router
processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT protects computers on the LAN from
attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point
applications, or multimedia applications from working. Open NAT provides a
much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to work. By
default, the Secured NAT radio button is selected and the router functions with
secured NAT.
•Disable SIP ALG. Some voice and video communication applications do not
work well with the SIP ALG. Disabling the SIP ALG might help your voice and
video applications to create and accept a call through the router.
5. If you made changes to the settings, click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up a Default DMZ Server
The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and
videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation
(NAT). The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work
correctly with them, but other applications might not function well. In some cases, one
local computer can run the application correctly if the IP address for that computer is
entered as the default DMZ server.
Warning: DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ
server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed to exploits from the
Internet. If compromised, the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other
computers on your network.
The router usually detects and discards incoming traffic from the Internet that is not a
response to one of your local computers or a service that you configured on the Port
Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can specify that
the router forwards the traffic to one computer on your network. This computer is called
the default DMZ server.
To set up a default DMZ server:
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.
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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 > WAN Setup.
The WAN Setup page displays.
5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box.
6. Type the IP address.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the Router’s Device Name
The router’s default device name is based on its model number. This device name
displays in, for example, the file manager when you browse your network. If you change
this name, the ReadySHARE storage folder access path automatically changes to reflect
the new device name.
To change the router’s device name:
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 > Device Name.
The Device Name page displays.
5. In the Device Name field, type a new name.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Change the Router’s LAN IP Address and RIP
Settings
The router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to function
as a DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows:
•LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1
•Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0
These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private
networks and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP
addressing scheme, you can change these settings.
You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or
more devices on the network use, or if you use competing subnets with the same IP
scheme.
To change the LAN IP address and RIP settings:
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 > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5. In the IP Address field, type the IP address.
6. In the IP Subnet Mask field, type the subnet mask of the router.
The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific
device and which must be reached through a gateway or router.
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7. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information
with other routers. To change the RIP settings, do the following:
a. Select the RIP direction:
•Both. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates
information that it receives. This is the default setting.
•Out Only. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically.
•In Only. The router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.
b. Select the RIP version:
•Disabled. The RIP versions are ignored. This is the default setting.
•RIP-1. This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks,
unless you are using an unusual network setup.
•RIP-2. This format carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the
routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses
multicasting.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this
change takes effect.
9. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router.
Specify the IP Addresses That the Router
Assigns
By default, the router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers
connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the
router.
These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP
address. If you changed the router’s LAN IP address (see Change the Router’s LAN IP
Address and RIP Settings on page 87), the addresses must be part of the IP address
subnet of the router’s new LAN IP address.
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If you use the router’s default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2
and 192.168.1.254, although you can save part of the range for devices with fixed
addresses.
To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns:
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 > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected.
6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns:
a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.
b. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of IP
addresses.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:
•An IP address from the range that you define
•Subnet mask
•Gateway IP address (the router’s LAN IP address)
•DNS server IP address (the router’s LAN IP address)
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Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the
Router
By default, the router functions as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server,
and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned
default gateway address is the LAN address of the router.
You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network
settings of all your computers.
To disable the DHCP server feature in 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.
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 > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is available on your
network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that the computers can access
the router.
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer
always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server.
Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.
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Reserve a LAN IP Address
To reserve a LAN IP address:
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 > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5. In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button.
The Address Reservation page displays.
6. Either add a device that the router detected and that is in the Address Reservation
Table or add a custom device:
•To add a device that the router detected and that is in the Address Reservation
Table, select the radio button for the device.
The IP Address field, MAC Address field, and Device Name field are populated
with the information from the the Address Reservation Table.
•To add a custom device, do the following:
a. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server.
Choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.
b. In the MAC Address field, type the MAC address of the computer or server.
c. In the Device Name field, type a description for the computer or server.
7. Click the Add button.
The LAN Setup page displays again and the address is entered into the Address
Reservation table on that page.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the
router’s DHCP server. You can restart the computer, or access its IP configuration
and force a DHCP release and renew.
Change a Reserved IP Address
To change a reserved address entry:
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 > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address.
6. Click the Edit button.
The Address Reservation page displays.
7. Change the settings.
8. Click the Apply button.
The LAN Setup page displays again. The Address Reservation table on that page
shows the changed settings.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
To delete a reserved address entry:
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.
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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 > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address.
6. Click the Delete button.
The address is removed from the Address Reservation table.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using
a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
Some devices, such as an IPTV, cannot function behind the router’s network address
translation (NAT) service or firewall. Based on what your Internet service provider (ISP)
requires, for the device to connect to the ISP’s network directly, you can enable the
bridge between the device and the router’s Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups
to the bridge.
Note: If your ISP provides instructions for how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet
service, follow those instructions.
Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using a Port Group
For some devices, such as an IPTV, that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN port
or WiFi network, your ISP might require you to use a port group to set up a bridge to
the router’s Internet interface and, effectively, your ISP’s network.
A bridge with a port group prevents packets that are sent between the device and the
router’s Internet port from being processed through the router’s Network Address
Translation (NAT) service.
For an IPTV-specific procedure, see Set Up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port on
page 96.
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To set up a bridge to your ISP’s network using a port group:
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 > Advanced Settings > VLAN/Bridge Settings.
The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays.
5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge group check box.
The page expands.
6. Select the By bridge group radio button.
The page expands.
7. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box:
•If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Wired
Ports check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the
device is connected.
•If your device is connected to your router’s WiFi network, select the Wireless check
box that corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected.
Note: You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. You can select
more than one check box.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using a VLAN Tag
Group
For some devices, such as IPTVs, that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN ports
or WiFi network, your ISP might require you to use a VLAN tag group to set up a bridge
to the router’s Internet interface and, effectively, your ISP’s network.
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If you are subscribed to a service such as IPTV, the router might require VLAN tags to
distinguish between the Internet traffic and the IPTV traffic. A bridge with a VLAN tag
group prevents packets that are sent between the device and the router’s Internet port
from being processed through the router’s Network Address Translation (NAT) service.
You can add VLAN tag groups to a bridge and assign VLAN IDs and priority values to
each VLAN tag group.
To set up a bridge to your ISP’s network using a VLAN tag group:
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. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > VLAN/Bridge Settings.
The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays.
5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge group check box.
The page expands.
6. Select the By VLAN tag group radio button.
The page expands.
7. Click the Add button.
The Add VLAN Rule page displays.
8. Specify the following settings:
•Name. Enter a name for the VLAN tag group. The name can be up to 10
characters.
•VLAN ID. Enter a value from 1 to 4094.
•Priority. Enter a value from 0 to 7.
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•Select the check box for a wired LAN port or WiFi port.
-If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the LAN
port check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which
the device is connected.
-If your device is connected to your router’s WiFi network, select the WiFi check
box that corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is
connected.
You must select at least one LAN port or WiFi port. You can select more than one
port.
9. Click the Apply button.
The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays again. The VLAN tag group is added to
the table on that page.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port
You can set up the router to create an Internet Protocol television (IPTV) port that can
lease an IP address from your IPTV service provider. Use this feature only if you subscribe
to an IPTV service and your IPTV service requires an intranet address.
Some IPTV ports cannot work behind NAT because the IPTV port requires an IP address
within the Internet service provider’s network (intranet address). You can set up a bridge
connection from the WAN to one of the LAN ports. When IPTV is connected through
WiFi, the home router also must support the bridging of the WAN port to the WiFi
network name (SSID). The designated LAN port or WiFi network name becomes an IPTV
port with direct access to the WAN without going through NAT.
To set up an IPTV port to lease an intranet port from your IPTV service provider:
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.
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4. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > VLAN/Bridge Settings.
The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays.
5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box.
The page expands.
6. Select the By bridge group radio button.
The page expands.
7. Depending on the port to which the IPTV is connected, select a Wired Ports check
box or a Wireless check box:
•If the IPTV is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Wired Ports
check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device
is connected.
•If the IPTV is connected to your router’s WiFi network, select the Wireless check
box that corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage Custom Static Routes
Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you use multiple routers or multiple
IP subnets on your network.
As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:
•Your main Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.
•Your home network includes an ISDN router for connecting to the company where
you are employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100.
•Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0.
When you set up your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route
was created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your
local network for all 192.168.1.x addresses. With this configuration, if you try to access
a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your request to the ISP. The
ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the company
firewall is likely to deny the request.
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In this case you must define a static route, telling your router to access 134.177.0.0
through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. Here is an example:
•The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route
applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses.
•The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses will be
forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100.
•A metric value of 1 works because the ISDN router is on the LAN.
•The Private check box is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case
RIP is activated.
Set Up a Static Route
To set up a static route:
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 > Advanced Settings > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displays.
5. Click the Add button.
The page adjusts.
6. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes
only).
7. To limit access to the LAN only, select the Private check box.
If the Private check box is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP.
8. Select the Active check box to make this route effective.
9. In the Destination IP Address field, type the IP address of the final destination.
10. In the IP Subnet Mask field, type the IP subnet mask for this destination.
If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255.
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11. In the Gateway IP Address field, type the gateway IP address, which must be on
the same LAN segment as the router.
12. In the Metric field, type a number from 1 through 15 as the metric value.
This value represents the number of routers between your network and the
destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it
to 1.
13. Click the Apply button.
The static route is added to the table.
Change a Static Route
To change a static route:
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 > Advanced Settings > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displays.
5. In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6. Click the Edit button.
The Static Routes page adjusts.
7. Edit the route information.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Delete a Static Route
To delete a static route:
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 > Advanced Settings > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displays.
5. In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6. Click the Delete button.
The route is removed from the table.
Improve Network Connections With
Universal Plug and Play
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices such as Internet appliances and computers
access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can
automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time
communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance, keep UPnP enabled.
To manage Universal Plug and 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.
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The Dashboard displays.
4. Select Settings > Advanced Setting > UPnP.
The UPnP page displays.
5. If UPnP is not enabled, select the Turn UPnP On check box.
By default, this check box is selected. You can disable UPnP for automatic device
configuration. If you clear the Turn UPnP On check box, the router does not allow
any device to automatically control router resources, such as port forwarding.
6. Type the advertisement period in minutes.
The advertisement period specifies how often the router broadcasts its UPnP
information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30
minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points receive current device status
at the expense of more network traffic. Longer durations can compromise the
freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic.
7. Type the advertisement time to live in hops.
The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP
packet sent. Hops are the steps a packet takes between routers. The number of hops
can range from 1 to 255. The default value for the advertisement time to live is 4
hops, which should be fine for most home networks. If you notice that some devices
are not being updated or reached correctly, it might be necessary to increase this
value.
8. Click the Apply button.
The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing
the router and which ports (internal and external) that device opened. The UPnP
Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still
active for each IP address.
9. To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button.
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Manage the Router’s WiFi Settings
The router comes ready for WiFi connections. You can customize the router’s WiFi
settings.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Specify Basic WiFi Settings
• Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
• Change the WiFi Mbps Mode for Download and Upload Speeds
• Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
• Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security
• Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security
• Control the WiFi Radios
• Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
• Set Up a WiFi Schedule
• Specify Basic WiFi Settings
• Manage Implicit Beamforming
• Manage MU-MIMO
• Manage HT160 for 160 MHz WiFi Support
• Enable Smart Roaming
• Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only
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Specify Basic WiFi Settings
The router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID),
network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the
factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the router label.
Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect
and maximize your WiFi security.
If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store
it in a safe place where you can easily find it.
If your computer is connected with WiFi when you change the SSID or other WiFi security
settings, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button. To avoid this problem,
use a computer with a wired connection to access the router.
You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz band. However, if
you enable Smart Connect, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands must use the same WiFi
network name (SSID) and network key (password).
To specify basic WiFi settings:
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 > Wireless Setup.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz band.
5. From the Region menu, select your region.
In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
6. To let the router automatically select the fastest WiFi band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) for
your device, select the Enable Smart Connect check box.
By default, the Enable Smart Connect check box is selected and both the Name
(SSID) field and radio buttons for the security options for the 5 GHz band are masked
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out because that band uses the same network name (SSID) and security option as
the 2.4 GHz band. That means that when you connect to the router with WiFi, you
see only one SSID that connects to both bands.
Note: If you enable Smart Connect and the SSID and passwords for the 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz bands do not match, the SSID and security option for the 2.4 GHz band
overwrite the SSID and security option for the 5 GHz band.
To specify a separate SSID and security option for each WiFi band, clear the Enable
Smart Connect check box.
7. To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check
box.
When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its SSID so that it displays
when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or mobile device.
8. To control 20/40 MHz coexistence, select or clear the Enable 20/40 MHz
Coexistence check box.
By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi
networks in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi
networks are present in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz
Coexistence check box to increase the WiFi speed to the maximum supported
speed.
9. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field.
The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID
is randomly generated and is on the router label . If you change the name, make
sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.
10. To change the WiFi channel, select a number from the Channel menu.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless
you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If
this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different
channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and
10).
Note: For information about the options in the Mode menu, see Change the WiFi
Mbps Mode for Download and Upload Speeds on page 106. By default, the fastest
modes are selected.
11. Click the Apply button.
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Your settings are saved.
If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are
disconnected from the network.
12. Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings.
If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:
•Is your computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your
area? Some mobile devices automatically connect to the first open network without
WiFi security that they discover.
•Is your computer or mobile device trying to connect to your network with its old
settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection
in your computer or mobile device to match the current settings for your network.
Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
The WiFi password is different from the admin password that you use to log in to the
router.
Your router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. We recommend that you use the
preset security, but you can change the settings. We recommend that you do not disable
the preset security.
For information about other WiFi security options, see Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
WiFi Security on page 109 and Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security on page 111.
To change the WPA settings:
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 > Wireless Setup.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Under Security Options, select a WPA option.
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The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security. WPA2-PSK
[AES] is the default setting.
The Passphrase field displays.
6. In the Passphrase field, enter the network key (password).
It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
7. Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
9. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new security
settings.
If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:
•Is your computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your
area? Some mobile devices automatically connect to the first open network without
WiFi security that they discover.
•Is your computer or mobile device trying to connect to your network with its old
settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection
in your computer or mobile device to match the current settings for your network.
Change the WiFi Mbps Mode for Download
and Upload Speeds
The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly identified as megabits per
second (Mbps).
By default, the router is set to operate with up to 800 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz WiFi band
and up to 1,733 Mbps in the 5 GHz WiFi band. You can select slower settings.
To change the WiFi Mbps settings:
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
you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
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The Dashboard displays.
4. Select Settings > Setup > Wireless Setup.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n) section, select
a setting from the Mode menu.
•Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 54
Mbps.
•Up to 347 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with
neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 347
Mbps.
•Up to 800 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and
802.11b devices to join the network and allows 802.11n devices to function at
up to 800 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.
6. For the 5 GHz WiFi band, select a setting from the Mode menu.
•Up to 347 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and
802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the
network but limits 802.11ac and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 347
Mbps.
•Up to 800 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with
neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a
devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but
limits 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 800 Mbps.
•Up to 1733 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n,
and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the
network and allows 802.11ac devices to function at up to 1733 Mbps. This mode
is the default mode.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you are connected over WiFi to the network, you might be disconnected from the
network and might need to reconnect.
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Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
Guest networks allow visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your WiFi
security key. You can add a guest network for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and the 5.0 GHz
WiFi band.
By default, the guest networks are disabled.
To set up a guest network:
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 > Guest Network.
The Guest Network Settings page displays.
5. Scroll to the section of the page for the guest WiFi network that you want to set up.
6. Leave the Enable SSID Broadcast check box selected.
Allowing the router to broadcast its WiFi network name (SSID) makes it easier to find
your network and connect to it. If you clear this check box, that creates a hidden
network.
7. If you want to allow mobile devices that are connected to the guest network to detect
each other and provide access to your main WiFi network, select the Allow guests
to see each other and access my local network check box.
For greater security, by default, mobile devices that are connected to the guest WiFi
network cannot detect each other or access mobile devices or Ethernet devices that
are connected to the main WiFi network.
8. Keep the default guest network name or type a custom name.
The default guest WiFi network names (SSIDs) are as follows:
• NETGEAR-Guest is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band.
• NETGEAR-5G-Guest is for the 5 GHz WiFi band.
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The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You can
configure the WiFi-enabled devices in your network to use the guest network name
in addition to the main SSID.
9. Select a security option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security. WPA2-PSK
[AES] is the default setting.
For information about WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, see Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
WiFi Security on page 109.
10. To enable the guest network, select the Enable Guest Network check box.
If you do not select this check box, the guest network settings are saved after you
click the Apply button, but the guest network remains disabled.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi
Security
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is an enterprise-level method for
centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management. To
enable the router to provide WPA and WPA2 enterprise WiFi security, the WiFi network
that the router provides must be able to access a RADIUS server.
Tip: If you want to change the WiFi settings of the router’s main network, use a wired
connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
To configure WPA and WPA2 enterprise security:
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 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.
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4. Depending on the WiFi network that you are configuring, do one of the following:
•If you are configuring the main WiFi network, select Settings > Setup > Wireless
Setup.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
•If you are configuring the guest WiFi network, select Settings > Setup > Guest
Network.
The Guest Network page displays.
5. In the Security Options section for either the 2.4 GHz band or 5 GHz band, select
the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise radio button.
The page adjusts.
6. In the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise section, specify the following settings:
•From the WPA Mode menu, select the enterprise WPA mode:
-WPA2 [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older mobile
devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your network includes
such older devices, select WPA [TKIP] + WPA2 [AES] security.
-WPA [TKIP] +WPA2 [AES]. This type of security enables mobile devices that
support either WPA or WPA2 to join the router’s WiFi network. This is the
default mode.
•RADIUS server IP Address. Enter the IPv4 address of the RADIUS server to which
the WiFi network can connect.
•RADIUS server Port. Enter the number of the port on the router that is used to
access the RADIUS server for authentication. The default port number is 1812.
•RADIUS server Shared Secret. Enter the shared secret (RADIUS password) that
is used between the router and the RADIUS server during authentication of a
WiFi user.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
8. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new security
settings.
If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:
•Is your computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your
area? Some mobile devices automatically connect to the first open network without
WiFi security that they discover.
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•Is your computer or mobile device trying to connect to your network with its old
settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection
in your computer or mobile device to match the current settings for your network.
Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption
mode that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP limits the WiFi transmission
speed to 54 Mbps (the router is capable of speeds of up 800 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band).
Tip: If you want to change the WiFi settings of the router’s main network, use a wired
connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
To configure WEP security:
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 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. Depending on the WiFi network that you are configuring, do one of the following:
•If you are configuring the main WiFi network, do the following:
a. Select Settings > Setup > Wireless Setup.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
b. From the Mode menu, select Up to 54 Mbps.
The page adjusts to display the WEP radio button.
•If you are configuring the guest WiFi network, select Settings > Setup > Guest
Network.
The Guest Network page displays.
Note: You can configure WEP security for the guest network only if the selection
from the Mode menu for the main WiFi network is Up to 54 Mbps. You cannot
set the WiFi mode for the guest network separately from the main WiFi network.
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5. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button.
The page adjusts.
6. From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following types:
• Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication.
• Shared Key. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication.
7. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryption key size:
• 64-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption.
• 128-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption. This selection
provides higher encryption security.
8. Specify the active key by selecting the Key 1,Key 2,Key 3,orKey 4 radio button.
Only one key can be the active key. To join the router’s WiFi network, a user must
enter the key value for the key that you specified as the active key.
9. Enter a value for the key:
•For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F). The
key values are not case-sensitive.
•For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F). The
key values are not case-sensitive.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
11. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new security
settings.
If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:
•Is your computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your
area? Some mobile devices automatically connect to the first open network without
WiFi security that they discover.
•Is your computer or mobile device trying to connect to your network with its old
settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection
in your computer or mobile device to match the current settings for your network.
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Control the WiFi Radios
The router’s internal WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. By
default, they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the router. When the WiFi
radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the router.
You can turn the WiFi radios on and off with the WiFi On/Off button on the router, or
you can log in to the router and enable or disable the WiFi radios. If you are close to
the router, it might be easier to press its WiFi On/Off button. If you are away from the
router or already logged in it might be easier to enable or disable them.
Use the WiFi On/Off Button
To turn the WiFi radios off and on with the WiFi On/Off button:
Press the WiFi On/Off button on the top of the router for two seconds.
If you turned off the WiFi radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED turn off. If
you turned on the WiFi radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED light.
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios
If you used the WiFi On/Off button to turn off the WiFi radios, you can’t log in to the
router to turn them back on. You must press the WiFi On/Off button again for two
seconds to turn the WiFi radios back on.
To enable or disable the WiFi radios:
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 > Advanced Settings > Advanced Wireless.
The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
5. In the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz sections, select or clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio
check boxes.
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Clearing these check boxes turns off the WiFi feature of the router for each band.
6. Click the Apply button.
Note: If you turned off both WiFi radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED turn
off. If you turned on the WiFi radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED light.
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
The WPS Wizard helps you add a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)–enabled device to your
WiFi network without typing the WiFi password.
To use the WPS 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 > WPS Wizard.
The Add WPS Client page displays. The page describes WPS.
5. Click the Next button.
The page adjusts.
6. Select a setup method:
• Push button. Click the WPS button on this page.
• PIN Number. The page adjusts again. Enter the client security PIN and click the
Next button.
7. Within two minutes, go to the WPS-enabled device and use its WPS software to
connect to the WiFi network.
The WPS process automatically sets up your WPS-enabled device with the network
password when it connects. The router WPS page displays a confirmation message.
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Set Up a WiFi Schedule
You can turn off the WiFi signal from your router at times when you do not need a WiFi
connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town.
To set up the WiFi schedule:
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 > Advanced Settings > Advanced Wireless.
The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Click the Add a new period button.
The page adjusts.
6. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you
want to turn off the WiFi signal.
7. Click the Apply button.
The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
8. To activate the schedule, select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check
box.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Specify Basic WiFi Settings
The router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID),
network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the
factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the router label.
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Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect
and maximize your WiFi security.
If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store
it in a safe place where you can easily find it.
If your computer is connected with WiFi when you change the SSID or other WiFi security
settings, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button. To avoid this problem,
use a computer with a wired connection to access the router.
You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz band. However, if
you enable Smart Connect, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands must use the same WiFi
network name (SSID) and network key (password).
To specify basic WiFi settings:
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 > Wireless Setup.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz band.
5. From the Region menu, select your region.
In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
6. To let the router automatically select the fastest WiFi band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) for
your device, select the Enable Smart Connect check box.
By default, the Enable Smart Connect check box is selected and both the Name
(SSID) field and radio buttons for the security options for the 5 GHz band are masked
out because that band uses the same network name (SSID) and security option as
the 2.4 GHz band. That means that when you connect to the router with WiFi, you
see only one SSID that connects to both bands.
Note: If you enable Smart Connect and the SSID and passwords for the 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz bands do not match, the SSID and security option for the 2.4 GHz band
overwrite the SSID and security option for the 5 GHz band.
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To specify a separate SSID and security option for each WiFi band, clear the Enable
Smart Connect check box.
7. To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check
box.
When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its SSID so that it displays
when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or mobile device.
8. To control 20/40 MHz coexistence, select or clear the Enable 20/40 MHz
Coexistence check box.
By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi
networks in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi
networks are present in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz
Coexistence check box to increase the WiFi speed to the maximum supported
speed.
9. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field.
The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID
is randomly generated and is on the router label . If you change the name, make
sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.
10. To change the WiFi channel, select a number from the Channel menu.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless
you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If
this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different
channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and
10).
Note: For information about the options in the Mode menu, see Change the WiFi
Mbps Mode for Download and Upload Speeds on page 106. By default, the fastest
modes are selected.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are
disconnected from the network.
12. Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings.
If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:
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•Is your computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your
area? Some mobile devices automatically connect to the first open network without
WiFi security that they discover.
•Is your computer or mobile device trying to connect to your network with its old
settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection
in your computer or mobile device to match the current settings for your network.
Manage Implicit Beamforming
Implicit beamforming contrasts with explicit beamforming, which means the router
actively tracks clients and directs power to the router antenna closest to the client.
Explicit beamforming works whether or not the client supports beamforming. Implicit
beamforming means that the router can use information from client devices that support
beamforming to improve the WiFi speed, reliability, and range. This feature is enabled
by default, but you can disable it.
To disable implicit beamforming:
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 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 > Advanced Settings > Advanced Wireless.
The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and clear the Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING
check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you are connected over WiFi to the network, you might be disconnected from the
network and might need to reconnect.
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Manage MU-MIMO
Multi user multiple-input, multiple-output (MU-MIMO) improves performance when
multiple Mu-MIMO-capable WiFi clients transfer data at the same time. WiFi clients must
support Mu-MIMO, and they must be connected to a 5 GHz WiFi band. This feature is
enabled by default, but you can disable it.
To disable Mu-MIMO:
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 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 > Advanced Settings > Advanced Wireless.
The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and clear the Enable MU-MIMO check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you are connected over WiFi to the network, you might be disconnected from the
network and might need to reconnect.
Manage HT160 for 160 MHz WiFi Support
HT160 supports 160 MHz for WiFi traffic, reducing lag and improving gaming and
streaming data speeds. Note that the WiFi clients that connect to the router must be
capable of supporting 160 MHz, and they must be connected to the 5 GHz WiFi network.
By default, HT160 is disabled, but you can enable it.
To enable HT160:
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.
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3. Enter the router 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 > Advanced Settings > Advanced Wireless.
The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the Enable HT160 check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you are connected over WiFi to the network, you might be disconnected from the
network and might need to reconnect.
Enable Smart Roaming
Smart Roaming allows your device to automatically connect to either your router or
mesh extender while it roams around your home.
By default, Smart Roaming is disabled. To enable Smart Roaming, you must have a mesh
extender and it must be connected to your router.
To enable Smart Roaming:
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 > Advanced Settings >Advanced Wireless.
The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the Enable Smart Roaming check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only
By default, the router functions both as a router and a WiFi access point (AP). You can
set up the router to function in AP mode and let it operate on the same local network
as another router. When the router functions in AP mode, many of its router-related
features are disabled.
To use the router in AP mode:
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to an Ethernet port
on the other 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 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.
5. Select Settings > Setup > Router Mode.
The Router / AP Mode page displays. By default the Router Mode radio button is
selected and the router functions both as a router and a WiFi AP.
6. Select the AP Mode radio button.
The page adjusts.
7. Select an IP address setting:
• Get dynamically from existing router. The other router on the network assigns
an IP address to this router while this router is in AP mode.
•Use fixed IP Address (not recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually
assign a specific IP address to this router that the router uses while it functions in
AP mode. Using this option effectively requires advanced network experience.
Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, we
recommend that you use different WiFi settings on each router. You can also turn
off the WiFi radio on the other router, access point, or gateway and use this router
only for WiFi client access.
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8. Click the Apply button.
The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected.
9. To reconnect, close and restart your browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net.
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Maintain the Router
This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your router.
For information about monitoring devices and the network and viewing the router
system information, see Monitor Devices and the Network and View Router Information
on page 66.
The chapter includes the following sections:
• Update the Router Firmware
• Change the admin Password
• Enable admin Password Recovery
• Recover the admin Password
• Manage the Router Configuration File
• Manage Remote Access
• Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App
• Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
• View and Manage the Router Activity Log
• Display Internet Port Statistics
• Check the Internet Connection Status, View Details, and Release and Renew the
Connection
• Restart the Router From Its Web Interface
• View Router Notifications
• Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
• Ethernet Port Aggregation
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Update the Router Firmware
You can log in to the router and check to see if new firmware is available, or you can
manually load a specific firmware version to your router.
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might see a
message at the top of the router pages when new firmware is available. You can respond
to that message to update the firmware or you can check to see if new firmware is
available and update the router.
Note: We recommend that you connect a computer to the router using an Ethernet
connection to update the firmware.
To check for new firmware and update your 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.
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 > Administration > Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
5. Click the Check button.
The router finds new firmware information if any is available and displays a message
asking if you want to download and install it.
6. Click the Yes button.
The router locates and downloads the firmware and begins the update.
Warning: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update.
For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn
off the router.
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The router restarts after the firmware is uploaded and updated. The update process
typically takes about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if
you must reconfigure the router after updating.
7. To verify that the router installed the new firmware, do the following:
a. If the login window does not open automatically, enter
http://www.routerlogin.net in your web browser.
b. 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.
c. Select System Information.
The page that displays shows multiple panes.
The firmware version is listed in the System Info pane.
8. To enable the router to automatically update to future firmware versions as they
become available, do the following:
a. Select Settings > Administration > Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
b. In the Router Auto Firmware Update section, select the I Agree radio button.
c. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
If you want to upload a specific firmware version, or your router fails to update its firmware
automatically, follow these instructions.
Note: We recommend that you connect a computer to the router using an Ethernet
connection to upload the firmware.
To manually upload a firmware file to your router:
1. Download the firmware for your router from the NETGEAR Download Center, save
it to your desktop, and unzip the file if needed.
Note: The correct firmware file uses an .img extension.
2. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you must reconfigure the router
after updating.
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3. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
4. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
5. 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.
6. Select Settings > Administration > Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
7. Click the Browse button.
8. Find and select the saved firmware file on your computer.
9. Click the Upload button.
The router begins the update.
Warning: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update.
For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn
off the router.
The router restarts after the firmware is uploaded and updated. The update process
typically takes about one minute.
10. To verify that the router installed the new firmware, do the following:
a. If the login window does not open automatically, enter
http://www.routerlogin.net in your web browser.
b. 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.
c. Select System Information.
The page that displays shows multiple panes.
The firmware version is listed in the System Info pane.
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Change the admin Password
The first time that you logged in to the router with the user name admin, you were
required to change the password. You can change this password again. This password
is not the one that you use for WiFi access.
Note: Be sure to change the password to a secure password. The ideal password
contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase
letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.
To change the admin password:
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 > Administration > Set Password.
The Set Password page displays.
5. Type the old password in the Old Password field.
This is the password that you specified the first time that you logged in to the router.
6. Type the new password in the Set Password and Repeat New Password fields.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Enable admin Password Recovery
The router admin password is used to log in to your router web interface. We recommend
that you enable password recovery if you change the router admin password. Then you
can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet
Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari browser.
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To enable password recovery:
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 > Administration > Set Password.
The Set Password page displays.
5. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.
6. Select two security questions and provide answers to them.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Recover the admin Password
If you set up the password recovery feature, you can recover your router admin password.
To recover your router admin password:
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. Click the Cancel button.
If password recovery is enabled, you are prompted to enter the serial number of the
router.
The serial number is on the router label.
4. Enter the serial number of the router.
5. Click the Continue button.
A window opens requesting the answers to your security questions.
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6. Enter the saved answers to your security questions.
7. Click the Continue button.
A window opens and displays your recovered password.
8. Click the Login again button.
A login window opens.
9. With your recovered password, log in to the router.
Manage the Router Configuration File
The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration
file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory
default settings.
Back Up the Configuration Settings
To back up the router’s configuration settings:
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 > Administration > Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
5. Click the Back Up button.
6. Follow the direction of your browser to save the file.
A copy of the current settings is saved in the location that you specified.
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Restore the Configuration Settings
To restore the configuration settings that you backed up:
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 > Administration > Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
5. Click the Browse button to find and select the .cfg file.
6. Click the Restore button.
The file is uploaded to the router and the router restarts.
Warning: Do not interrupt the restoration process.
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings. You
might want to do this if you move the router to a different network.
To erase the configuration settings:
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 > Administration > Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
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5. Click the Erase button.
The factory default settings are restored and the router restarts.
Warning: Do not interrupt the restart process.
After the restart process is complete, the user name is admin, the password is
password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1. DHCP is enabled.
Manage Remote Access
You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must
know the router’s WAN IP address to use this feature.
Note: If you did not specify a secure password the first time that you logged in to the
router with the user name admin, be sure to change the password to a secure password.
The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains
uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters
(see Change the admin Password on page 127).
Set Up Remote Management
To set up remote management:
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 > Advanced Settings > Remote Management.
The Remote Management page displays.
5. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box.
6. In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed
to access the router’s remote management.
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Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as
practical.
Select one of the following:
• Only This Computer. Allow access from a single IP address on the Internet. Enter
the IP address to be allowed access.
• IP Address Range. Allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet.
Enter a beginning IP address and an ending IP address to define the allowed
range.
• Everyone. Allow access from any IP address on the Internet.
7. Specify the port number for accessing the router web interface.
Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater
security, enter a custom port number for the remote router web interface. Choose
a number from 1024 to 65535, but do not use the number of any common service
port. The default is 8443, which is a common alternate for HTTP.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Use Remote Access
To use remote access:
1. Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network.
2. Type your router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address or location field
followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number.
For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number
8443, enter http://134.177.0.123:8443 in your browser.
Remotely Access Your Router Using the
Nighthawk App
You can use the Nighthawk app to remotely access your router and change its settings.
Before you can use remote access with the Nighthawk app, you must update your
router’s firmware and download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device.
For more information about how to update your router’s firmware, see Update the
Router Firmware on page 124.
To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit Nighthawk-app.com.
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Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through
the router Internet port. With the traffic meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume,
set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage.
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
You can monitor the traffic volume without setting a limit.
To start or restart the traffic meter without configuring traffic volume restrictions:
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 > Monitoring > Traffic Meter.
The Traffic Meter page displays.
5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box.
By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled.
6. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and
date.
7. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved and the router restarts.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more
information, see View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics on page 136.
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
You can record and restrict the traffic by volume in MB. This is useful when your ISP
measures your traffic by volume.
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To record and restrict the Internet traffic by volume:
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 > Monitoring > Traffic Meter.
The Traffic Meter page displays.
5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box.
6. Select the Traffic volume control by radio button.
7. From the corresponding menu, select an option:
• Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
• Both Directions. The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic.
8. In the Monthly Limit field, enter how many MBytes (MB) per month are allowed.
9. If your ISP charges you for extra data volume when you make a new connection,
enter the extra data volume in MB in the Round up data volume for each connection
by field.
10. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and
date.
11. In the Pop up a warning message field, enter a value in minutes to specify when
the router issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.
This setting is optional. The router issues a warning when the balance falls below
the number of minutes that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning
message is issued.
12. Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached:
• Turn the Internet LED to flashing white/amber. This setting is optional. When
the traffic limit is reached, the Internet LED blinks alternating white and amber.
• Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. This setting is optional. When
the traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
13. Click the Apply button.
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Your settings are saved and the router restarts.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more
information, see View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics on page 136.
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
You can record and restrict the traffic by connection time. This is useful when your ISP
measures your connection time.
To record and restrict the Internet traffic by connection time:
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 > Monitoring > Traffic Meter.
The Traffic Meter page displays.
5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box.
6. Select the Connection time control radio button.
Note: The router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to select the
Connection time control radio button.
7. In the Monthly Limit field, enter how many hours per month are allowed.
Note: The router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to enter
information in the Monthly Limit field.
8. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and
date.
9. In the Pop up a warning message field, enter a value in minutes to specify when
the router issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.
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This setting is optional. The router issues a warning when the balance falls under the
number of minutes that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message
is issued.
10. Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached:
• Turn the Internet LED to flashing white/amber. This setting is optional. When
the traffic limit is reached, the Internet LED alternates blinking white and amber.
• Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. This setting is optional. When
the traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved and the router restarts.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more
information, see View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics on page 136.
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
If you enabled the traffic meter (see Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume
Restrictions on page 133), you can view the Internet traffic volume and statistics.
To view the Internet traffic volume and statistics shown by the traffic meter:
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 > Monitoring > Traffic Meter.
The Traffic Meter page displays.
5. Scroll down to the Internet Traffic Statistics section.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section displays when the traffic counter was started
and what the traffic balance is. The table displays information about the connection
time and traffic volume in MB.
6. To refresh the information on the page, click the Refresh button.
The information on the page is updated.
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7. To display more information about the data traffic and to change the polling interval,
click the Traffic Status button.
The Traffic Status pop-up window displays.
Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached
If you configured the traffic meter to disconnect and disable the Internet connection
after the traffic limit is reached, you cannot access the Internet until you unblock the
traffic meter.
Caution: If your ISP set a traffic limit, your ISP might charge you for the overage traffic.
To unblock the traffic meter:
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 > Monitoring > Traffic Meter.
The Traffic Meter page displays.
5. In the Traffic Control section, clear the Disconnect and disable the Internet
connection check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved and the router restarts.
View and Manage the Router Activity Log
The log is a detailed record of many router actions, including the websites that you and
others accessed or attempted to access. The router can store up to 256 entries in the
log.
If you set up content filtering (see Control Access to the Internet on page 73), the log
shows you when someone on your network tried to access a blocked site, service, or
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application. If you set up email notification (see Set Up Email Notifications for Security
Events and Log Messages on page 81), the router can send you the log entries in an
email message.
To view and manage the log:
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 > Monitoring > Logs.
The Logs page displays. Depending on the type of log entry, a log entry can show
any of the following information:
•Action. The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked
or allowed.
•Source IP. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.
•Target address. The name or IP address of a website or news group visited or
to which access was attempted.
•Date and time. The date and time the log entry was recorded.
5. To customize the log, scroll down and clear or select the check boxes for the type
of events that you want to be included.
By default, the check boxes for all types of events are selected.
6. To refresh the log page, click the Refresh button.
The information on the page is updated.
7. To email the log entries immediately, click the Send Log button.
The log entries are emailed to the email address that you specified for the router
(see Set Up Email Notifications for Security Events and Log Messages on page 81).
8. If you changed the settings in Step 5, click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Note: Before you clear the log entries, we recommend that you email the log entries
(see Step 7) or download them to your computer (see Step 10).
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9. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.
All log entries are removed.
10. To download the log entries as a text file to your computer, do the following:
a. Select System Information.
The page that displays shows multiple panes.
b. Scroll down to the Logs pane and click the Logs menu icon.
The Filters pane displays.
c. Click the DOWNLOAD LOG FILE button.
The log entries are downloaded to your computer as a text file.
d. To close the Filter pane, click the X.
Display Internet Port Statistics
To display Internet port statistics:
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 > Monitoring > Statistics.
The page that display shows a table with the following statistics information:
•System Up Time. The time elapsed since the router was last restarted.
•Port. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) port, LAN (Ethernet) ports, and WLANs
(WiFi networks). For each port, the page displays the following information:
-Status. The link status of the port.
-TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual
clear.
-RxPkts. The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual
clear.
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-Collisions. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.
-Tx B/s. The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN
and LAN ports.
-Rx B/s. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and
LAN ports.
-Up Time. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
-Poll Interval. The interval at which the statistics are updated on this page.
5. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field
and click the Set Interval button.
6. To stop the polling entirely, click the Stop button.
Check the Internet Connection Status, View
Details, and Release and Renew the
Connection
To check the Internet connection status if the router is connected to a WAN Ethernet
connection and view details about the connection:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
4. Click Settings > Monitoring > Connection Status.
The Connection Status page displays. The information that shows on the page
depends on the type of WAN Ethernet interface connection for the router. For the
most common type of connection, in which the router receives an IP address
dynamically from the ISP, the page shows the following information:
•IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the router.
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Note: If the IP address is shown as 0.0.0.0, the router did not obtain an IP address
for its WAN Ethernet interface.
•Subnet Mask. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.
•Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the router
communicates with.
•DHCP Server. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server
that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected
to the router.
•DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides
translation of network names to IP addresses.
•Lease Obtained. The date and time when the IP address lease was obtained
from the ISP’s DHCP server.
•Lease Expires. The date and time that the IP address lease expires.
5. To release the IP address lease, which causes all fields to be reset to 0, click the
Release button.
6. To renew the IP address lease, click the Renew button.
In most situations, the ISP’s DHCP server assigns the same IP address to the router,
but it is possible that the ISP’s DHCP server assigns a different IP address to the
router.
Restart the Router From Its Web Interface
You can restart the router remotely from its web interface.
To restart 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.
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 System Information.
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The page that displays shows multiple panes.
5. In the System Info pane, click the System Info menu icon.
The Options pane displays.
6. Click the REBOOT button.
A pop-up window displays a warning.
7. In the pop-up window, click the REBOOT button.
The router restarts.
View Router Notifications
The router might generate notifications.
To view router notifications:
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. In the upper left, click the bell icon.
The Notifications pane displays.
5. To close the pane, click the X.
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off
LEDs
Log in to the router to disable or enable LED blinking. You can also turn off the LEDs.
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Note: To turn off all LEDs except the Power LED, you can also use the LED On/Off
switch on the rear panel of the router (see Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off
Switch on page 19).
To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs using the router web interface:
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 > Advanced Settings > LED Control Settings.
The LED Control Settings page displays.
5. Select an LED control setting:
•Enable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when
data traffic is detected. Allows standard LED behavior. This setting is enabled
by default.
•Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when
data traffic is detected. Blinking is disabled when data traffic is detected.
•Turn off all LEDs except Power LED. All the LEDs, except the Power LED, are
turned off.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Ethernet Port Aggregation
Ethernet aggregation lets you combine two Gigabit Ethernet ports to improve the
aggregated file transfer speed. Note that Ethernet port aggregation is also referred to
as link aggregation, teaming port, and port trunking. If a device supports Ethernet
aggregation, you can use the Ethernet aggregate ports 1 and 2 to cable the device that
supports Ethernet port aggregation to the router.
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Note: To get the fastest performance with port aggregation, for wired connections use
Ethernet port 3 for the first computer, and use Ethernet port 4, 5, or 6 for the second
computer, which allows for speeds up to 2 Gbps with port aggregation. The maximum
speed between port 4, 5, and 6 is limited to 1 Gbps.
NETGEAR ReadyNAS equipment with two Ethernet ports such as the model
RN100/200/300/500/700 desktop series and the ReadyNAS RN2000/3000/4000
rack-mount series support Ethernet aggregation.
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Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation
To set up Ethernet port aggregation:
1. If you are connecting a switch, make sure that the switch supports 802.3ad LACP.
You must configure the switch before you connect the Ethernet cables to the router.
Warning: To avoid causing broadcast looping, which can shut down your network,
do not connect an unmanaged switch to Ethernet aggregate port 1 and port 2 on
the router.
2. Use Ethernet cables to connect a device that supports Ethernet port aggregation,
such as a NAS or network switch, to Ethernet port 1 and port 2 on the router.
3. Set up Ethernet port aggregation on the device that is connected to Ethernet port
1 and port 2 on the router.
For information about how to set up Ethernet port aggregation on your device, see
the documentation that came with your device.
For information about viewing the status of the Ethernet port aggregation, see View
Ethernet Port Aggregation Status on page 145.
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View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status
You can view the status of Ethernet aggregation for a device that is connected to the
router's designated Ethernet aggregation ports. The device must support Ethernet
aggregation.
To view the status of the Ethernet port aggregation:
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 > Advanced Settings > Ethernet Port Aggregation.
The Ethernet Port Aggregation page displays the Ethernet port aggregation status.
Change the Router Configuration for Ethernet Port
Aggregation
You can view the status of Ethernet aggregation for a device that is connected to the
router’s designated Ethernet aggregation ports. The device must support Ethernet
aggregation.
To change the router configuration for Ethernet port aggregation:
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 > Advanced Settings > Ethernet Port Aggregation.
The Ethernet Port Aggregation page displays.
5. Select a router configuration option:
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• Disable. Disables the Ethernet port aggregation function on the router. Ethernet
port 1 and port 2 can be used as independent Ethernet ports.
•Enable (LACP-IEEE 803.3ad). The router communicates with the device connected
to Ethernet port 1 and port 2 on the router, and checks to see if Ethernet port
aggregation is supported on the device. If Ethernet port aggregation is supported,
the router automatically trunks Ethernet port 1 and port 2. If not, Ethernet port 1
and port 2 work as independent Ethernet ports. This option is selected by default.
We recommend that you select this option unless your NAS or switch can support
static LAG only.
• Enable static LAG. If your device supports static LAGs only, select this option.
Otherwise, we recommend that you to select the Enable (LACP-IEE 803.3ad)
radio button instead.
Note: You must enable static LAG mode before you connect your device to
Ethernet port 1 and port 2 on the router.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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10
Share USB Storage Devices
Attached to the Router
This chapter describes how to access and manage storage devices attached to your
router. ReadySHARE®lets you access and share USB storage devices connected to the
router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.)
Note: The USB ports on the router can be used only to connect USB storage devices
like flash drives or hard drives. 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
• Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
•Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows-Based Computer
• Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
• Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac
• Back Up Windows-Based Computers With ReadySHARE Vault
• Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine
• Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
• Set Up Amazon Drive
• Use FTP Within the Network
• Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
• Approve USB Devices
• Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
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
kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list.
Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the
computer before the computer can access the USB storage device. Such USB storage
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
•HFS
•HFS+
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
ReadySHARE lets you access and share USB storage devices that are connected to the
appropriate router port. (If your USB storage device uses special drivers, it is not
compatible.)
To connect a USB device:
1. Insert your USB storage device into a USB port on the router.
2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router 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).
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Access a Storage Device Connected to the
Router From a Windows-Based Computer
To access the USB storage device from a Windows-based computer:
1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router.
2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s 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. Select Start > Run.
4. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.
5. Click the OK button.
A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage
device.
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network
Drive
To map the USB storage device to a Windows network drive:
1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router.
2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s 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. Select Start > Run.
4. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.
5. Click the OK button.
A window automatically opens and displays the USB storage device.
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6. Right-click the USB device and select Map network drive.
The Map Network Drive window opens.
7. Select the drive letter to map to the new network folder.
8. Click the Finish button.
The USB storage device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.
9. To connect to the USB storage device as a different user, select the Connect using
different credentials check box, click the Finish button, and do the following:
a. Type the user name and password.
b. Click the OK button.
Access a Storage Device That Is Connected
to the Router From a Mac
From a computer or device on the network, you can access a storage device that is
connected to the router.
To access the device from a Mac:
1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router.
2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s 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. On a Mac that is connected to the network, select Go > Connect to Server.
The Connect to Server window displays.
4. In the Server Address field, enter smb://readyshare.
5. When prompted, select the Guest radio button.
6. Click the Connect button.
A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage
device.
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Back Up Windows-Based Computers With
ReadySHARE Vault
Your router comes with free backup software for all the Windows-based computers in
your home. Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the router for centralized, continuous,
and automatic backup.
The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault:
•Windows 7
•Windows 8
•Windows 8.1
•Windows 10
To back up your Windows-based computer:
1. Connect a USB HDD storage device to a USB port on the router.
2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s USB port, it might take up
to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is
available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
3. Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each
Windows-based 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 one of the router’s USB ports. You can access the connected storage
device from your Mac with a wired or WiFi connection to your router.
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Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
We recommend that you use a new USB HDD or format your old USB HDD to do the
Time Machine backup for the first time. Use a blank partition to prevent some issues
during backup using Time Machine. The router supports GUID or MBR partitions.
To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitions:
1. Physically connect the USB HDD to your router.
2. If your USB HDD uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB HDD to the router.
When you connect the USB HDD to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes
before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB HDD is available to all computers
on your local area network (LAN).
3. On your Mac, go to Spotlight (or the magnifying glass) at the top right of the page
and search for Disk Utility.
4. Open the Disk Utility, select your USB HDD, 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.
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 back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, we recommend that
you follow this procedure.
To prepare to back up a large amount of data:
1. Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer.
2. Verify and repair the backup disk and the local disk.
3. Verify and repair the permissions on the local disk.
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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. On 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 USB Hard Disk
You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard disk drive
(HDD) that is connected to one of the router’s USB ports.
To back up your Mac onto a USB hard disk drive:
1. Prepare your USB device with a compatible format and partitions.
For more information, see Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac on page 152.
2. If you plan to back up a large amount of data, see Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount
of Data on page 152.
3. If your USB HDD uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB HDD to the router.
When you connect the USB HDD to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes
before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB HDD is available to all computers
on your local area network (LAN).
4. On a Mac computer that is connected to the network, launch Finder and select Go
> Connect to Server.
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The Connect to Server window opens.
5. Type smb://routerlogin.net and click the Connect button.
6. When prompted, select the Registered User radio button.
7. Enter admin for the name and the router admin password for the password and
click the Connect button.
A list of USB devices connected to your router displays.
8. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
The System Preferences window displays.
9. Select Time Machine.
The Time Machine window displays.
10. Click the Select Backup Disk button and select your USB HDD from the list.
11. Click the Use Disk button.
Note: If you do not see the USB partition that you want in the Time Machine disk
list, go to Mac Finder and click that USB partition. It displays in the Time Machine
list.
12. When prompted, select the Registered User radio button.
13. Enter admin for the name and the router admin password for the password and
click the Connect button.
When the setup is complete, the Mac automatically schedules a full backup. You can back up immediately.
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
You can manage the methods that give access to a USB storage device that is connected
to the router.
To specify the storage device access settings:
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.
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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 > USB Storage > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5. To specify a name for the workgroup that the USB device or devices 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 rather than a domain, the workgroup name is displayed here.
The router supports the following access methods:
•Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Access is enabled by default and no
password is required. To access the USB storage device within your network,
type \\readyshare.
•HTTP. Access is enabled by default and no password is required. To access the
USB storage device within your network, type
http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares. You can also click the link that is
shown in the Link column.
The fixed port is number is 80.
•HTTPS (via internet). Access is disabled by default. If you enable this feature,
by default, a password is required. To access the USB storage device remotely
over the Internet, type https://<public IP address>/shares.<public IP address>
is the external or public IP address that is assigned to the router (for example,
1.1.10.102). You can also click the link that is shown in the Link column.
This feature supports file uploading only. The default port is number 443, which
you can change.
•FTP. Access is disabled by default. If you enable this feature, by default, no
password is required. To access the USB storage device within your network and
download or upload files, type ftp://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares. You
can also click the link that is shown in the Link column.
The fixed port is number is 21.
•FTP (via internet). Access is disabled by default. If you enable this feature, by
default, a password is required. To access the USB storage device remotely over
the Internet, type ftp://<public IP address>/shares.<public IP address> is the
external or public IP address that is assigned to the router (for example,
1.1.10.102). You can also click the link that is shown in the Link column.
The default port is number 21, which you can change.
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If you set up Dynamic DNS (see Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 165),
you can also type a URL domain name. For example, 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.
6. For any access method, to allow access, the select associated Enable check box.
To prevent access, clear the associated Enable check box.
7. For any access method, to require access with the same password that you specified
the first time that you logged in to the router, select the associated Admin Password
Protection check box.
To remove the password requirement, clear the associated Admin Password
Protection check box.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up Amazon Drive
Your router allows you to back up your whole USB storage device or individual media
files and folders to Amazon Drive. Amazon Drive is a cloud storage application that
allows you to remotely store, back up, and share media files. In the United States,
NETGEAR offers a promotion code for a free trial of Amazon Drive.
For more information about Amazon Drive, visit
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/home.
Back Up a Whole Drive or Files to Amazon Drive
To back up your USB storage device or files to Amazon Drive:
1. Connect your USB storage device to a USB port on your router.
2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s 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
router network.
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4. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
5. 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.
6. Select Settings > Cloud backup.
The Cloud Backup page displays.
7. If you do not own an Amazon account, click the new user’s link on the page to sign
up for a free trial of Amazon Drive.
8. If you already set up an Amazon account, click the existing user’s link on the page.
An Amazon sign in windows opens.
9. Enter your Amazon account credentials and sign in.
Amazon’s Terms of Use display.
10. Click the OK button.
A success page displays. You are redirected back to the router web interface where
you see that your Amazon account is added to the Cloud Backup page.
11. Click the Select Folder or Whole Drive link.
A window opens that displays the folders and drives on your USB storage device.
12. Select the USB storage device or the folder on your USB storage device that you
want to back up to your Amazon Cloud account and click the OK button.
The USB storage device or folder is added and backed up to your Amazon Cloud
account.
13. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up a Backup Schedule for Your Amazon Drive
After you set up your Amazon Drive account with your router, if you make any changes
to the files on your USB storage device, your router automatically backs up your files to
Amazon Drive. If you do not want your router to automatically back up your files, you
can set up a scheduled backup.
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To set up a back up schedule for your Amazon Drive:
1. Connect your USB storage device to a USB port on your router.
2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s 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
router network.
4. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
5. 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.
6. Select Settings > Cloud backup.
The Cloud Backup page displays.
7. Set up a backup schedule:
•Real-time backup. The default backup schedule syncs in real time, which means
that whenever the files on your USB device changes, the files that changed are
backed up your Amazon Drive in real time.
•Scheduled backup. Select the time and days you want to back up your files to
your Amazon Drive.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Use FTP Within the Network
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you send and receive large files faster.
To set up FTP access:
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 > USB Storage > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5. Select the FTP check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage
Device
From a computer or device on the network, you can view, add, or change network
folders on a USB storage device that is connected to a USB port on the router.
View Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
You can view the network folders on a 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
router 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 > USB Storage > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
The Available Networks Folder section shows the following information for an
attached USB device:
•Share Name. The default share name is USB_Storage (as in
\\readyshare\USB_Storage).
•Read Access and Write Access. Show the permissions and access controls on
the network folder. All–no password (the default) allows all users to access the
network folder. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in
to the router.
•Folder Name. The full path of the network folder.
•Volume Name. The volume name from the storage device.
•Total Space and Free Space. Show the current utilization of the storage device.
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
You can add network folders on a USB storage device that is connected to a router USB
port.
To add a network folder:
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 > USB Storage > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5. In the Available Network Folders section, select the USB storage device.
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6. Click the Create Network Folder button.
The Create Network Folder window opens.
If this window does not open, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is,
change the browser settings to allow pop-ups.
7. Complete the fields.
Note: For read access and write access, the user name (account name) for All–no
password is guest. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in
to the router.
8. Click the Apply button.
The folder is added on the USB storage device and the Create Network Folder
window closes.
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
You can change network folders on a USB storage device that is connected to a router
USB port.
To change a network folder:
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 > USB Storage > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5. In the Available Network Folders section, select the USB storage device.
6. Click the Edit button.
The Edit Network Folder window opens.
7. Change the settings in the fields as needed.
8. Click the Apply button.
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Your settings are saved and the Edit Network Folder window closes.
Approve USB Devices
For more security, you can set up the router to share only USB devices that you approve.
To approve USB devices to connect to the router and allow only those devices to
connect to the router:
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
router 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 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.
5. Select Settings > USB Storage > USB Settings.
The USB Settings page displays.
By default the Yes radio button is selected. This setting lets you connect and access
all your USB devices.
6. Click the Approved Devices button.
The USB Drive Approved Devices page displays.
7. In the Available USB Devices table, select the USB device that you want to approve.
If a single USB device is attached to the router, the radio button is selected
automatically.
8. Click the Add button.
The USB device is added to the Approved USB Devices table.
9. Select the Allow only approved devices check box.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Note: 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 Storage Device
on page 163), attach the other USB device, and repeat this procedure.
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
Before you physically disconnect a USB storage device from the router USB port, log
in to the router and take the USB storage device offline.
To remove a USB storage device safely:
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 > USB Storage > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5. In the Available Network Folders sections, select the USB storage device.
6. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button.
The router takes the device offline.
7. Physically disconnect the USB storage device.
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Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB
Storage Devices Through the
Internet
With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access USB storage devices that are
attached to the router’s USB ports when you are not home.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Set Up Your Personal FTP Server
• Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS
• Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
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Set Up Your Personal FTP Server
With a customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you are not
home through Dynamic DNS. Before you set up your FTP server, register for a NETGEAR
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings.
Note: The router supports only basic DDNS, and the login and password might not be
secure. You can use DDNS with a VPN tunnel for a secure connection.
The following procedure describes the high-level steps that are required to set up a
personal account and use FTP. The procedures in this chapter provide details.
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 166.
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 storage device to the router.
4. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router 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).
5. Set up FTP access in the router.
See Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet on page 169.
6. On a remote computer with Internet access, you can use FTP to access your router
by using ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com.
See Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet on page 170.
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
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remotely, but most people don’t know what their IP addresses are or when this number
changes.
To make it easier to connect, you can get a free account with a Dynamic DNS service
that lets you use a domain name to access your home network. To use this account, you
must set up the router to use Dynamic DNS. Then the router notifies the Dynamic DNS
service provider whenever its IP address changes. When you access your Dynamic DNS
account, the service finds the current IP address of your home network and automatically
connects you.
If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the Dynamic
DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet.
Set Up a New 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
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 > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS.
The Dynamic DNS page displays.
5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box.
6. From the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR.
You can select another service provider.
7. Select the No radio button.
8. In the Host Name field, type the name that you want to use for your URL.
The host name is sometimes called the domain name. Your free URL includes the
host name that you specify and ends with mynetgear.com. For example, specify
MyName.mynetgear.com.
9. In the Email field, type the email address for your account.
10. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your account.
11. Click the Register button.
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12. Follow the instructions on the page 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
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 > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS.
The Dynamic DNS page displays.
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.
The page adjusts and displays the Show Status,Cancel, and Apply buttons.
8. In the Host Name field, type the host name (sometimes called the domain name)
for your account.
9. For a No-IP or Dyn account, in the User Name field, type the user name for your
account.
10. For a NETGEAR account at No-IP, in the Email field, type the email address for your
account.
11. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your DDNS account.
12. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
13. To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show
Status button.
A message displays the Dynamic DNS status.
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Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
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
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 > Advanced Settings > 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 USB 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 USB Storage Devices From a Remote Computer
To access USB storage devices from a remote computer:
1. Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network.
2. Connect to your home router:
•To connect with Dynamic DNS, type the DNS name.
To use a Dynamic DNS account, you must enter the account information on the
Dynamic DNS page. See Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 165.
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•To connect without Dynamic DNS, type the router’s Internet port IP address.
You can view the router’s Internet IP address on the router’s System Information
page.
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet
To set up FTP access over the Internet:
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 > USB Storage > ReadySHARE Storage.
The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
5. Select the FTP (via internet) check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
7. To limit access to the admin user, in the Available Network Folder section, select the
USB storage device.
If only one device is connected, it is automatically selected.
8. Click the Edit button.
The Edit Network Folder window opens.
9. From the Read Access menu, select admin.
10. From the Write Access menu, select admin.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved and the Edit Network Folder window closes.
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Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
If you attached a storage device to the router, before you can access the storage device
through the Internet with FTP, you must first set it up (see Set Up FTP Access Through
the Internet on page 169).
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.
For example, if your IP address is 10.1.65.4, type ftp://10.1.65.4.
If you are using Dynamic DNS, your domain name is MyName, and you use the
NETGEAR DDNS server, type the DNS name ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com.
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 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.
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Use the Router as a Media Server
The router comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media server. You can set up the
router to play music from iTunes server and media from TiVo.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Set Up Plex Media Server
• Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server
• Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo
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Set Up Plex Media Server
Plex Media Server helps you manage your photos, videos, and audio files that are stored
on an external USB hard drive or network drive that is attached to your router. Plex
allows you to stream media files to other devices that are connected to your network.
For more information about Plex, visit https://www.plex.tv/.
Set Up Plex Media Server With a USB Hard Drive
If your media files are stored on an external USB hard drive, connect your USB hard
drive to your router and let Plex stream the media files from your USB hard drive to your
devices. We recommend that at least 5 GB of free disk space is available on your USB
hard drive. This ensures good video streaming quality.
To set up Plex Media Server with a USB hard drive:
1. Connect a USB hard drive to a USB port on your router.
2. If your USB hard drive uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB hard drive device to the
router.
When you connect the USB hard drive to the router’s USB port, it might take up to
two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB hard drive 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
router network.
4. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
5. 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.
6. Select Settings > Plex Media Server.
The Plex Media Server page displays.
7. Select the Download and Enable PLEX Media Server check box.
8. Click the Apply button.
Plex Media Server is enabled.
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9. Enable or disable the automatic Plex version update:
•If you want the router to check and update Plex if a new version is available, select
the Enable Automatic Plex New Version Update check box.
•If you do not want the router to check and update Plex if a new version is available,
clear the Enable Automatic Plex New Version Update check box.
10. Add your media library in Plex:
a. Click the Open Plex button.
Plex Media Server launches.
b. Enter your Plex account user name and password and click the SIGN IN button.
If you don’t have a Plex account, create an account.
The Dashboard displays.
c. Click +Add Library.
The +Add Library page displays.
d. Select your library type, enter a name for your library, and click the NEXT button.
e. Click the BROWSE FOR MEDIA FOLDER button.
The Add Folder window opens.
f. Select the media folder in your USB hard drive and click the ADD button.
Your media folder is added to your Plex account.
Set Up Plex With a Network Drive
You can connect your network drive to the router network. If your media files are stored
on the network drive, Plex can stream the media files from your network drive to your
devices.
To use a network drive, you must connect another USB storage device to the router so
that the router can save Plex metadata and configuration files to it. We recommend that
at least 5 GB of free disk space is available on your USB hard drive. This ensures good
video streaming quality.
To set up Plex Media Server with a network drive:
1. Connect your network drive to the router network.
2. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router.
3. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the
router.
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When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s 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).
4. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
5. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
6. 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.
7. Select Settings > Plex Media Server.
The Plex Media Server page displays.
8. If you did not enable Plex, select the Enable PLEX Media Server check box and
click the Apply button.
9. Add your network drive:
a. Click the Add button.
The page adjusts.
b. In the Connection Name field, enter a name for your network drive.
c. From the Select an attached drive menu, select your network drive.
d. In the Folder Name field, enter the name of the folder on your network drive
where your media files are stored.
For example, if the folder name is Movies, enter /Movies in the field. If your folder
is nested within another folder, enter the full folder path. For example, if your
Movies folder is nested within a Media folder, enter /Media/Movies in the field.
e. If you must enter a user name and password to access your network drive, enter
your network drive user name and password in the fields.
f. Click the Apply button.
The network drive is added and you are redirected back to the main Plex Media
Server page.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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11. Add your network drive library in Plex:
a. Click the Open Plex button.
Plex Media Server launches.
b. Enter your Plex account user name and password and click the SIGN IN button.
If you don’t have a Plex account, create an account.
The dashboard displays.
c. Click +Add Library.
The +Add Library page displays.
d. Select your library type, enter a name for your library, and click the NEXT button.
e. Click the BROWSE FOR MEDIA FOLDER button.
The Add Folder window opens.
f. Select the media folder in your network drive and click the ADD button.
The media folder name is the same as the connection name you entered in Step
8b.
Your network drive is added to your Plex account.
Play Music From a Storage Device With
iTunes Server
iTunes server lets you play music from a USB storage device that is connected to a USB
port on your router with iTunes on your Windows-based or Mac computer or with the
Apple Remote app on your iPhone or iPad. You can also use the Apple Remote app
from an iPhone or iPad to play music on any AirPlay devices, such as Apple TV or
AirPlay-supported receivers.
Supported music file formats are MP3, AAC, and FLAC. The maximum number of music
files supported is 10,000.
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With iTunes
You can play music from a USB storage device that is connected to your router with
iTunes on your Windows-based or Mac computer using Home Sharing. To set up Home
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Sharing, you need an Apple account and the latest version of iTunes installed on your
computer.
To set up the router’s iTunes server to play music on iTunes:
1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router.
2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s USB port, it might take up
to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is
available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
3. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
4. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
5. 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.
6. Select Settings > USB Storage > Media Server.
The Media Server (Settings) page displays.
7. Select the Enable iTunes Server (Music Only) check box.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
9. On your Windows-based or Mac computer, launch iTunes.
10. Select File > Home Sharing > Turn On Home Sharing.
The Home Sharing page displays.
11. Enter your Apple ID email address and password.
12. Click the Turn On Home Sharing button.
When Home Sharing is enabled, a Home Sharing icon displays in iTunes.
13. Click the Home Sharing icon, and from the menu, select the router.
The music that is on the USB device that is connected to the router displays in iTunes.
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Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With the Remote App
You can play music from a USB storage device that is connected to your router on your
iPhone or iPad using the Apple Remote app.
To set up the router’s iTunes server to play music on your iPhone or iPad:
1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router.
2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the
router.
When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s USB port, it might take up
to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is
available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
3. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your router’s WiFi network.
4. Download the Remote app from the Apple App Store.
5. Launch the Remote app from your iPhone or iPad.
6. In the Remote app, click the Add a Device button.
The passcode displays in the Remote app.
7. Specify the passcode in the router to set up your iTunes server:
a. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to
the router network.
b. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
c. 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.
d. Select Settings > USB Storage > Media Server.
The Media Server (Settings) page displays.
e. Select the Enable iTunes Server (Music Only) check box.
f. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
g. Enter the passcode.
h. Click the Allow Control button.
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Your passcode is saved.
Your iPhone or iPad pairs with the router and the iTunes Server is ready. The
router displays in the Remote app.
8. In the Remote app, tap the router that your iPhone or iPad is connected to.
The music that is on the USB storage device that is connected to the router displays
in the app.
Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo
You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB storage device that is
connected to your router. The TiVo must be on the same network as the router. This
feature supports the following file formats:
•Video. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files.
•Music. See and play MP3 files.
•Pictures. View images in .jpg format.
You can use the TiVo (Series 2 and later) Home Media Option to play photos and music
on your Windows-based or Mac computer in your TiVo user interface.
To set up the router to work with TiVo:
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 > USB Storage > Media Server.
The Media Server (Settings) page displays.
5. Make sure that the Enable TiVo support check box is selected.
6. If you changed the settings, click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Share a USB Printer
The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB
port on your router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows-based and
Mac computers on your network.
For more information about the features available in the NETGEAR USB Control Center,
see the ReadySHARE Printer User Manual, which is available at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
• Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
• Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
• Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center
• View or Change the Status of a Printer
• Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
• Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
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Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
Some USB printer manufacturers (for example, HP and Lexmark) request that you do
not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do so.
To install the driver and cable the printer:
1. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer, install the driver
software for the USB printer.
If you cannot locate the printer driver, contact the printer manufacturer.
2. Use a USB printer cable to connect the USB printer to a router USB port.
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
The utility works on Windows-based and Mac computers.
To download the utility:
1. Visit https://www.netgear.com/home/discover/apps/readyshare.
2. Click the PRINT - Learn how you can print wirelessly from many devices link.
3. Click the Download PC installer and get started link to download the ReadySHARE
Printer utility setup file to your Windows-based computer.
4. Follow the instructions on the page to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility.
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
You must install the ReadySHARE Printer utility on each computer that will share the
printer. After you install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on your
computer. For more information about how to use the NETGEAR USB Control Center,
visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadySHARE_USB_Printer.aspx.
To install the utility:
1. If necessary, unzip the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file.
2. Double-click the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file that you downloaded.
The InstallShield Wizard opens.
3. Follow the prompts to install the NETGEAR USB Control Center.
After the InstallShield Wizard completes the installation, the NETGEAR USB Control
Center prompts you to select a language.
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4. Select a language from the menu and click the OK button.
The NETGEAR USB Control Center opens.
Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks the NETGEAR USB Control Center
from accessing the USB printer. If you do not see the USB printer displayed on the
page, you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work.
5. Select the printer and click the Connect button.
The printer status changes to Manually connected by Mycomputer. Now only the
computer that you are using can use this printer.
6. Click the Disconnect button.
The status changes to Available. Now all computers on the network can use the
printer.
7. To exit the utility, select System > Exit.
Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control
Center
For each computer, after you click the Connect and Disconnect buttons once, the utility
automatically manages the printing queue. By default, the utility starts automatically
whenever you log on to Windows and runs in the background.
To print a document using the NETGEAR USB Control Center:
1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon .
The NETGEAR USB Control Center page displays.
2. Select a printer and click the Connect button.
The printer status changes to Manually connected by Mycomputer. Now only the
computer that you are using can use this printer.
3. Use the print feature in your application to print your document.
The NETGEAR USB Control Center automatically connects your computer to the
USB printer and prints the document. If another computer is already connected to
the printer, your print job goes into a queue to wait to be printed.
4. If your document does not print, use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to check the
printer status.
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5. To release the printer so that all computers on the network can use it, click the
Disconnect button.
The status changes to Available. Now any computers on the network can use the
printer.
6. To exit the utility, select System > Exit.
View or Change the Status of a Printer
To view or change the status:
1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon .
The NETGEAR USB Control Center page displays.
The Status column shows the status for each device:
•Available. No print jobs are in progress. You can use the USB printer from any
computer in the network.
•Connected. Your computer is connected to the printer and will be released when
your print job is done.
•Manually Connected by. Only the connected computer can use the printer.
•Waiting to Connect. Your computer is not connected to the shared printer yet.
2. To print from your computer when the status shows Manually connected by another
computer, do the following:
a. Click the Connect button on your computer.
On the other user’s computer, a message displays that another user wants to
connect to the printer.
b. On the other user's computer, click the Accept button.
The printer is released from the connection and the status changes to Available.
3. To print from your computer when the status shows Waiting to Connect, do the
following:
a. Click the Connect button.
The printer status changes to Manually connected by Mycomputer. Now only
your computer can use the printer.
b. To allow the printer to be shared, click the Disconnect button.
The printer is released from the connection and the status changes to Available.
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Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB
Printer
If your USB printer supports scanning, you can also use the USB printer for scanning.
To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer:
1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon .
The NETGEAR USB Control Center page displays.
2. Make sure that the printer status shows as Available.
3. Click the Network Scanner button.
4. If a Select a Device window opens, select the scanner and click the OK button.
The scanner window opens so that you can use the USB printer for scanning.
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center
Settings
You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you
log in to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release
the printer connection.
Turn Off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control
Center
You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you
log in to Windows.
To turn off automatic NETGEAR USB Control Center startup:
1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon .
The NETGEAR USB Control Center page displays.
2. Select Tools > Configuration.
The Control Center - Configuration page displays.
3. Clear the Automatically execute when logging on Windows check box.
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4. Click the OK button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control
Center
To change the language:
1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon .
2. Select Tools > Configuration.
The NETGEAR USB Control Center page displays.
3. From the Language menu, select a language.
4. Click the OK button.
The next time NETGEAR USB Control Center starts, the language changes.
Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out
Specify the time-out to release the printer connection.
To specify the time-out:
1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon .
2. Select Tools > Configuration.
The NETGEAR USB Control Center page displays.
3. In the Timeout field, type the number of minutes.
The time-out is the number of minutes that a computer holds its connection to the
printer when the connection isn’t being used.
4. Click the OK button.
Your settings are saved.
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Use VPN to Access Your Network
You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private
networking (VPN). This chapter describes how to set up VPN service in the router and
use VPN access.
The chapter includes the following sections:
• Set Up a VPN Connection
• Specify VPN Service in the Router
• Install OpenVPN Software
• Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer
• Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Storage Device and Media From a
Windows-Based Computer
• Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
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Set Up a VPN Connection
A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network
when you are not home.
This type of VPN access is called a client-to-gateway tunnel. The computer is the client,
and the router is the gateway that provides the VPN service. To use the VPN feature,
you must log in to the router and enable VPN, and you must install and run VPN client
software on the computer.
VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with your router.
To use a DDNS service, register for an account with a host name (sometimes called a
domain name). You use the host name to access your network. The router supports
these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. For more information, see Set Up and
Manage Dynamic DNS on page 165.
If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x
or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your Internet account, the VPN can use that IP address
to connect to your home network.
Specify VPN Service in the Router
You must specify the VPN service settings in the router before you can use a VPN
connection to the router.
To specify the VPN service:
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 > Advanced Settings > VPN Service.
The VPN Service page displays.
5. Select the Enable VPN Service check box.
By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type with port 12973 for TUN mode service
and port 12974 for TAP mode service. If you want to customize the service type and
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port, we recommend that you change these settings before you install the OpenVPN
software.
6. To change the service type, scroll down and select the TCP radio button.
7. To change the port numbers, scroll down to the Service Port fields, and type the
port numbers that you want to use.
Note: By default, the Auto radio button is selected, which lets the router use an
automatic detection system that enables VPN access only for necessary services and
sites and might not include full Internet access. For information about the other
options, see Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router on page 194 and Block
VPN Client Internet Access in the Router on page 195.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. VPN is enabled in the router, but you must install and set
up OpenVPN software on your computer before you can use a VPN connection.
Install OpenVPN Software
You must install this software on each Windows-based computer, Mac computer, iOS
device, or Android device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router.
Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows-Based Computer
You must install OpenVPN software on each computer that you plan to use for VPN
connections to your router.
To install VPN client software on a Windows-based computer:
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 > Advanced Settings > VPN Service.
The VPN Service page displays.
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5. If you did not yet enable VPN service, select the Enable VPN Service check box and
click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
For information about the advanced configuration options on this page, see Specify
VPN Service in the Router on page 186.
6. Click the For Windows button to download the OpenVPN configuration files.
Step 17 provides information about what to do with the downloaded OpenVPN
configuration files.
7. To download the OpenVPN client utility, visit
openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html.
8. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the
openVPN-install-xxx.exe link.
9. Download the file.
10. To install the OpenVPN client utility on your computer, click the
openVPN-install-xxx.exe file.
11. Click the Next button.
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12. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button.
13. Leave the check boxes selected as shown in the previous figure, and click the Next
button.
14. To specify the destination folder, click the Browse button, select a destination folder,
and click the Next button.
15. Click the Install button.
The window displays the progress of the installation and then displays the final
installation window.
16. Click the Finish button.
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17. Unzip the configuration files that you downloaded in Step 6 and copy them to the
folder in which the OpenVPN client utility is installed on your computer.
If your device is a Windows 64-bit system, the OpenVPN client utility is installed by
default in the C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ folder.
18. Modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN:
a. On your computer, go to the Networks window. If you are using Windows 10,
select Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter
settings.
b. In the local area connection list, find the local area connection with the device
name TAP-Windows Adapter.
c. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to
NETGEAR-VPN.
If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail.
For more information about using OpenVPN on a Windows-based computer, visit
openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick.
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer
You must install this software on each Mac computer that you plan to use for VPN
connections to your router.
To install VPN client software on your Mac computer:
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 > Advanced Settings > VPN Service.
The VPN Service page displays.
5. If you did not yet enable VPN service, select the Enable VPN Service check box and
click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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For information about the advanced configuration options on this page, see Specify
VPN Service in the Router on page 186.
6. Click the FOR MACOSX button to download the OpenVPN configuration files.
7. Visit https://tunnelblick.net/index.html to download the OpenVPN client utility for
Mac OS X.
8. Download and install the file.
9. Unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and copy them to the folder where
the VPN client is installed on your device.
The client utility must be installed by a user with administrative privileges.
For more information about using OpenVPN on your Mac computer, visit
https://openvpn.net/index.php/access-server/docs/admin-guides/183-how-to-connect-to-access-server-from-a-mac.html.
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device
You must install this software on each iOS device that you plan to use for VPN connections
to your router.
To install VPN client software on an iOS device:
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 > Advanced Settings > VPN Service.
The VPN Service page displays.
5. If you did not yet enable VPN service, select the Enable VPN Service check box and
click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
For information about the advanced configuration options on this page, see Specify
VPN Service in the Router on page 186.
6. Click the For Smart Phone button to download the OpenVPN configuration files.
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7. On your iOS device, download and install the OpenVPN Connect app from the Apple
App Store.
8. On your computer, unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and send the
files to your iOS device.
Note that when you open the .ovpn file, a list of apps displays. Select the OpenVPN
Connect app to open the .ovpn file.
For more information about using OpenVPN on your iOS device, visit
http://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_openvpn.aspx#ios.
Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device
You must install this software on each Android device that you plan to use for VPN
connections to your router.
To install VPN client software on an Android device:
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 > Advanced Settings > VPN Service.
The VPN Service page displays.
5. If you did not yet enable VPN service, select the Enable VPN Service check box and
click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
For information about the advanced configuration options on this page, see Specify
VPN Service in the Router on page 186.
6. Click the For Smart Phone button to download the OpenVPN configuration files.
7. On your Android device, download and install the OpenVPN Connect app from the
Google Play Store.
8. On your computer, unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and send the
files to your Android device.
9. Open the files on your Android device.
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10. Open the .ovpn file using the OpenVPN Connect app.
For more information about using OpenVPN on your Android device, visit
http://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_openvpn.aspx#android.
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based
Computer
After you set up the router to use VPN and install the OpenVPN application on a
Windows-based computer, you can open a VPN tunnel from your computer to your
router over the Internet.
For the VPN tunnel to work, the local LAN IP address of the remote router must use a
different LAN IP scheme from that of the local LAN where your VPN client computer is
connected. If both networks use the same LAN IP scheme, when the VPN tunnel is
established, you cannot access your home router or your home network with the
OpenVPN software.
The default LAN IP address scheme for the router is 192.x.x.x. The most common IP
schemes are 192.x.x.x, 172.x.x.x, and 10.x.x.x. If you experience a conflict, change the
IP scheme either for your home network or for the network with the client VPN computer.
For information about changing these settings, see Change the Router’s LAN IP Address
and RIP Settings on page 87.
To open a VPN tunnel on a Windows-based computer:
1. Launch the OpenVPN application with administrator privileges.
The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar.
Tip: You can create a shortcut to the VPN program, then use the shortcut to access
the settings and select the run as administrator check box. Then every time you
use this shortcut, OpenVPN automatically runs with administrator privileges.
2. Right-click the OpenVPN icon and select Connect.
The VPN connection is established. You can do the following:
•Launch a web browser and log in to your router.
•Use Windows file manager to access the router’s USB device and download files.
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Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Storage
Device and Media From a Windows-Based
Computer
To use a Windows-based computer to access a USB storage device that is attached
to the router and download files:
1. Open File Explorer or Windows Explorer and select Network.
The network resources display. The ReadySHARE icon is in the Computer section
and the remote router icon is in the Media Devices section (if DLNA is enabled in
the router).
2. If the icons do not display, click the Refresh button to update the windows.
If the local LAN and the remote LAN are using the same IP scheme, the remote router
icon does not display in the Media Devices and Network Infrastructure sections.
3. To access the USB device, click the ReadySHARE icon.
4. To access media on the router’s network, click the remote router icon.
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at
Home
When you are away from home and you access the Internet, you usually use a local
Internet service provider. For example, at a coffee shop you might be given a code that
lets you use the coffee shop’s Internet service account to surf the web.
Then router lets you use a VPN connection to access your own Internet service when
you are away from home. You might want to do this if you travel to a geographic location
that does not support all the Internet services that you use at home. For example, your
Netflix account might work at home but not in a different country.
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
By default, VPN service in the router uses the Auto option, which lets the router use an
automatic detection system that enables VPN access only for necessary services and
sites and might not include full Internet access. You can change the settings to allow
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access to your home network and the Internet. Accessing the Internet remotely through
a VPN might be slower than accessing the Internet directly.
To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service:
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 > Advanced Settings > VPN Service.
The VPN Service page displays.
5. If you did not yet enable VPN service, select the Enable VPN Service check box and
click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
For information about the advanced configuration options on this page, see Specify
VPN Service in the Router on page 186.
6. Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access section, and select
the All sites on the Internet & Home Network radio button.
When you access the Internet with the VPN connection, instead of using a local
Internet service, you use the Internet service from your home network only.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Note: For information about downloading and installing the configuration files for
your VPN clients, see Install OpenVPN Software on page 187.
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
By default, VPN service in the router uses the Auto option, which lets the router use an
automatic detection system that enables VPN access only for necessary services and
sites and might not include full Internet access. You can change the settings to allow
access to your home network only and block access to the Internet.
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To allow VPN clients to access your home network only:
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 > Advanced Settings > VPN Service.
The VPN Service page displays.
5. If you did not yet enable VPN service, select the Enable VPN Service check box and
click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
For information about the advanced configuration options on this page, see Specify
VPN Service in the Router on page 186.
6. Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access section, and select
the Home Network only radio button.
The VPN connection is to your home network only, not to the Internet service for
your home network.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Note: For information about downloading and installing the configuration files for
your VPN clients, see Install OpenVPN Software on page 187.
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
To access your Internet service:
1. Set up the router to allow VPN access to your Internet service.
See Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home on page 196.
2. On your computer, launch the OpenVPN application.
The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar.
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3. Right-click the icon and select Connect.
4. When the VPN connection is established, launch your Internet browser.
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15
Manage and Customize Internet
Traffic Rules for Ports
You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You
need networking knowledge to set up these features.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
• Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
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Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
for Services and Applications
If your home network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic
to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server,
or game server visible and available to the Internet.
The router can forward incoming traffic with specific protocols to computers on your
local network. You can specify the servers for services and applications and you can
also specify a default DMZ server to which the router forwards all other incoming
protocols (see Set Up a Default DMZ Server on page 85).
Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
The router comes with default port forwarding services and applications. You can forward
traffic for a default service or application to a computer on your network.
To forward incoming traffic for a default service or application:
1. Decide which type of service, application, or game you want to provide.
2. Find the local IP address of the computer on your network that will provide the
service.
You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the application
or user groups or news groups.
The computer that functions as the server must always use the same IP address.
3. Assign the server computer a reserved IP address.
For more information, see Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses on page 90.
4. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
5. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
6. Enter the router 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.
7. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > Port Forwarding.
The Port Forwarding page displays.
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8. From the Service Name menu, select the service name.
If the service that you want to add is not in the menu, create a custom service. See
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application on page 200.
9. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that must provide
the service.
10. Click the Add button.
Your settings are saved and the service or application is added to the table.
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
The router comes with default services and applications that you can use for port
forwarding. If the service or application is not predefined, you can add a custom port
forwarding service or application.
To add a custom service or application:
1. Find out which port number or range of numbers the application uses.
You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the application
or user groups or news groups.
2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router 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 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.
5. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > Port Forwarding.
The Port Forwarding page displays.
6. Click the Add Custom Service button.
The Ports - Custom Services page displays.
7. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name.
8. From the Protocol menu, select the protocol.
If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP.
9. In the External port range field, type the port numbers and port ranges.
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Divide ports and port ranges by commas and hyphens, for example, 20, 40-50,
34700-34710.
10. Specify the internal ports by one of these methods:
•Leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected.
•Type the port numbers and port ranges in the Internal port range field, dividing
ports and port ranges by commas and hyphens, for example, 30, 50-60,
65500-65510.
11. In the Internal IP address field, type the IP address or select the radio button for an
attached device listed in the table.
12. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved. The service or application is added to the table on the Port
Forwarding page.
Change a Port Forwarding Service or Application
To change a port forwarding service or application:
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 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 > Advanced Settings > Port Forwarding.
The Port Forwarding page displays.
5. In the table, select the radio button next to the name of the service or application.
6. Click the Edit Service button.
The Ports - Custom Services page displays.
7. Change the settings.
For information about the settings, see Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or
Application on page 200.
8. Click the Apply button.
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Your settings are saved.
Remove a Port Forwarding Service or Application
To remove a port forwarding service or application:
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 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 > Advanced Settings > Port Forwarding.
The Port Forwarding page displays.
5. In the table, select the radio button next to the name of the service or application.
6. Click the Delete Service button.
The service or application is removed.
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
If you host a web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow
web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your web server.
To make a local web server public:
1. Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP
address reservation.
In this example, your router always gives your web server an IP address of
192.168.1.33.
2. On the Port Forwarding page, configure the router to forward the HTTP service to
the local address of your web server at 192.168.1.33.
HTTP (port 80) is the standard protocol for web servers.
3. (Optional) Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS service (see Set Up and Manage
Dynamic DNS on page 165) and specify that name on the Dynamic DNS page of the
router.
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Dynamic DNS makes it much easier to access a server from the Internet because you
can type the name in the Internet browser. Otherwise, you must know the IP address
that the ISP assigned, which typically changes.
How the Router Implements a Port Forwarding Rule
The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule:
1. When you type the URL www.example.com in your browser, the browser sends a
web page request message with the following destination information:
•Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which is the address
of your router.
•Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server
process.
Your router receives the message and finds your port forwarding rule for incoming
port 80 traffic.
2. The router changes the destination in the message to IP address 192.168.1.123 and
sends the message to that computer.
3. Your web server at IP address 192.168.1.123 receives the request and sends a reply
message to your router.
4. Your router performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP address
and sends the reply through the Internet to the computer or mobile device that sent
the web page request.
Manage Port Triggering for Services and
Applications
Port triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful in these cases:
•An application must use port forwarding to more than one local computer (but not
simultaneously).
•An application must open incoming ports that are different from the outgoing port.
With port triggering, the router monitors traffic to the Internet from an outbound “trigger”
port that you specify. For outbound traffic from that port, the router saves the IP address
of the computer that sent the traffic. The router temporarily opens the incoming port
or ports that you specify for your port triggering service or application and forwards
that incoming traffic to that destination.
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Port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range of ports to a single
local computer. Port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer when
needed and close the ports when they are no longer needed.
Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections,
real-time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance, enable
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). See Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug
and Play on page 100.
Add a Port Triggering Service or Application
Unlike port forwarding, the router does not come with default port triggering services
or applications. You must add them.
To add a port triggering service or application:
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 > Advanced Settings > Port Triggering.
The Port Triggering page displays.
5. Click the Add Service button.
The Port Triggering - Services page displays.
6. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name.
7. From the Service User menu, select a user option:
• Any (the default) allows any computer on the Internet to use this service.
• Single address restricts the service to a particular computer.
8. From the Service Type menu, select TCP or UDP.
9. In the Triggering Port field, enter the number of the outbound traffic port that must
open the inbound ports.
10. From the Connection Type menu, select TCP,UDP,orTCP/UDP (the default
selection).
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If you are not sure, leave the TCP/UDP selection.
11. In the Starting Port and Ending Port fields, define the range that the service or
application uses by entering the inbound starting port and ending port numbers.
12. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved, the page closes, the Port Triggering page displays again,
and the service or application is added to the Port Triggering Portmap Table.
You must make sure that port triggering is enabled before the router can use port
triggering. See Enable Port Triggering and Specify the Time-Out Value on page 205.
Enable Port Triggering and Specify the Time-Out Value
After you add one or more port forwarding services or applications (see Add a Port
Triggering Service or Application on page 204), you can enable port triggering.
To enable port triggering: and specify the time-out value:
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 > Advanced Settings > Port Triggering.
The Port Triggering page displays.
5. Make sure that the Disable Port Triggering check box is cleared.
By default, this check box is cleared. If this check box is selected, the router does
not use port triggering even if you specified port triggering settings.
6. To change the default time-out value of 20 minutes, in the Port Triggering Timeout
field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes.
The time-out value controls how long the inbound ports stay open when the router
detects no activity. This value is required because the router cannot detect when
the service or application terminates.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Change a Port Triggering Service or Application
You can change an existing port triggering service or application.
To change a port triggering service or application:
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 > Advanced Settings > Port Triggering.
The Port Triggering page displays.
5. In the Port Triggering Portmap Table, select the radio button next to the service or
application name.
6. Click the Edit Service button.
The Port Triggering - Services page displays.
7. Change the settings.
For information about the settings, see Add a Port Triggering Service or Application
on page 204.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved, the page closes, the Port Triggering page displays again,
and the changed service or application displays in the Port Triggering Portmap
Table.
Remove a Port Triggering Service or Application
You can remove a port triggering service or application that you no longer need.
To remove a port triggering service or application:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
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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 > Advanced Settings > Port Triggering.
The Port Triggering page displays.
5. In the Port Triggering Portmap Table, select the radio button next to the service or
application.
6. Click the Delete Service button.
The service or application is removed from the Port Triggering Portmap Table.
Disable Port Triggering
By default, port triggering is enabled. You can disable port triggering temporarily
without removing any port triggering services or applications from the Port Triggering
Portmap Table.
To disable port triggering:
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 > Advanced Settings > Port Triggering.
The Port Triggering page displays.
5. Select the Disable Port Triggering check box.
By default, this check box is cleared. If this check box is selected, the router does
not use port triggering even if you specified port triggering settings.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay
Chat
Some application servers, such as FTP and IRC servers, send replies to multiple port
numbers. Using port triggering, you can tell the router to open more incoming ports
when a particular outgoing port starts a session.
An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Your computer connects to an IRC server at
destination port 6667. The IRC server not only responds to your originating source port
but also sends an “identify” message to your computer on port 113. Using port triggering,
you can tell the router, “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must
also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” The following
sequence shows the effects of this port triggering rule:
1. You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer.
2. Your IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination
port number of 6667, the standard port number for an IRC server process. Your
computer then sends this request message to your router.
3. Your router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication
session between your computer and the IRC server. Your router stores the original
information, performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source address
and port, and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server.
4. Noting your port triggering rule and observing the destination port number of 6667,
your router creates another session entry to send any incoming port 113 traffic to
your computer.
5. The IRC server sends a return message to your router using the NAT-assigned source
port (for example, port 33333) as the destination port and sends an “identify” message
to your router with destination port 113.
6. When your router receives the incoming message to destination port 33333, it checks
its session table to see if a session is active for port number 33333. Finding an active
session, the router restores the original address information replaced by NAT and
sends this reply message to your computer.
7. When your router receives the incoming message to destination port 113, it checks
its session table and finds an active session for port 113 associated with your
computer. The router replaces the message’s destination IP address with your
computer’s IP address and forwards the message to your computer.
8. When you finish your chat session, your router eventually senses a period of inactivity
in the communications. The router then removes the session information from its
session table and incoming traffic is no longer accepted on port numbers 33333 or
113.
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16
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might
experience with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR
support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Quick Tips
• Troubleshoot With the LEDs
• You Cannot Log In to the Router
• You Cannot Access the Internet
• Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
• Changes Are Not Saved
• Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity
• Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
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Quick Tips
This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.
Sequence to Restart Your Network
If you must restart your network, follow this sequence:
1. Turn off and unplug the modem.
2. Turn off the router.
3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait two minutes.
4. Turn on the router and wait two minutes.
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
If your device does not power on, make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely
plugged in. The Internet LED on the router is lit if the Ethernet cable connecting the
router and the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and router are turned
on. If one or more powered-on computers are connected to the router by an Ethernet
cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LEDs light.
Check the Network Settings
Be sure that the network settings of your device are correct. Wired devices and devices
that are connected over WiFi must use network IP addresses on the same network as
the router. The simplest way to do this is to configure each device to obtain an IP address
automatically using DHCP.
Some service providers require you to use the MAC address of the device that was
initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address on the Device Manager
page (see View and Manage Devices Currently on the Network on page 67).
Check the WiFi Settings
Be sure that the WiFi settings in your device and the router match exactly. The WiFi
network name (SSID) and WiFi security settings of the router and WiFi computer must
match exactly.
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Troubleshoot With the LEDs
By default, the router is set with standard LED settings.
If you changed the standard LED settings and want to troubleshoot with the LEDs,
change the LED settings back to the standard LED settings (see Turn the LEDs On or
Off Using the LED On/Off Switch on page 19 or Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn
Off LEDs on page 142).
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On
After you turn on power to the router, verify that the following sequence of events occurs:
1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is lit.
2. After about two minutes, verify the following:
•The Power LED is solid white.
•The Internet LED is solid white.
•The WiFi LED is solid white unless you turned off the WiFi radios.
Power LED Is Off or Blinking
This could occur for a number of reasons. Check the following:
•Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your router and securely
connected to a working power outlet.
•Make sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this
product.
•If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted.
This can happen if a firmware update is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem
with the firmware. If the error persists, it is likely that a hardware problem exists. For
recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support
at netgear.com/support.
LEDs Never Turn Off
When the router is turned on, the LEDs light for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If
all the LEDs stay on, this indicates a fault within the router.
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If all LEDs are still lit one minute after power-up, do the following:
•Cycle the power to see if the router recovers.
•Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings.
If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Contact Technical Support
at netgear.com/support.
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off
If you changed the standard LED settings and want to troubleshoot with the LEDs,
change the LED settings back to the standard LED settings (see Turn the LEDs On or
Off Using the LED On/Off Switch on page 19 or Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn
Off LEDs on page 142).
If either the Ethernet port LEDs or the Internet LED does not light when the Ethernet
connection is made, check the following:
•Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the
modem or computer.
•Make sure that power is turned on to the connected modem or computer.
•Be sure that you are using the correct cable.
When you connect the router’s Internet port to a modem, use the cable that was supplied
with the modem. This cable can be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an
Ethernet crossover cable.
WiFi LEDs Are Off
If the WiFi LED, 2.4 GHZ LED, 5 GHz LED, and Guest WiFi LED stay off, check to see if
someone pressed the WiFi On/Off button on the router or if the standard LED settings
were changed (see Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch on page 19
or Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs on page 142).
The WiFi LED, 2.4 GHZ LED, and 5 GHz LED light when the WiFi radios are turned on.
However, if the WiFi guest network is disabled in both the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz
band, which the default setting, the Guest WiFi LED is off. If the WiFi guest network is
enabled in either the 2.4 GHz band or the 5 GHz band, the Guest WiFi LED lights.
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You Cannot Log In to the Router
If you are unable to log in to the router from a computer on your local network, check
the following:
•If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection
between the computer and the router.
•Make sure that the IP address of your computer is on the same subnet as the router.
If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer’s address is
in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.
•If your computer’s IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x, recent versions of Windows
and Mac OS generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP
server. These autogenerated addresses are in the range of 169.254.x.x. If your IP
address is in this range, check the connection from the computer to the router, and
reboot your computer.
•If your router’s IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address,
clear the router’s configuration to factory defaults. This sets the router’s IP address
to 192.168.1.1.
•Make sure that Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX is enabled in your browser. If you are
using Internet Explorer, click the Refresh button to be sure that the Java applet is
loaded.
•Try quitting the browser and launching it again.
•Make sure that you are using the correct login information. The user name is admin,
and the password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. Make
sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information.
•If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL
gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. For
example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking
information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration.
You Cannot Access the Internet
If you can access your router but not the Internet, check to see if the router can obtain
an IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP). Unless your ISP provides a fixed
IP address, your router requests an IP address from the ISP.
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To check the WAN IP address:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Select an external site such as netgear.com.
3. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
4. Enter the router 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.
5. Select System Information.
The page that displays shows multiple panes.
6. Locate the Internet Status pane and check to see that an IP address is shown in the
WAN IP field. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router did not obtain an IP address from your
ISP.
If your router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, you might need to force your cable or DSL modem
to recognize your new router by restarting your network. For more information, see Check the Internet
Connection Status, View Details, and Release and Renew the Connection on page 140.
If your router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the following:
•Your Internet service provider (ISP) might require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of login.
•If your ISP requires a login, the login name and password might be set incorrectly.
•Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP
account as the account name on the Internet Setup page.
•If your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and checks for your computer’s
MAC address, do one of the following:
-Inform your ISP that you bought a new network device and ask them to use the router’s MAC
address.
-Configure your router to clone your computer’s MAC address.
If your router obtained an IP address, but your computer does not load any web pages from the Internet,
it might be for one or more of the following reasons:
•Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses.
A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to
numeric IP addresses. Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your
use. If you entered a DNS address during the router’s configuration, reboot your computer, and verify
the DNS address. You can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in
your operating system documentation.
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•The router might not be configured as the TCP/IP gateway on your computer.
If your computer obtains its information from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify
the gateway address.
•You might be running login software that is no longer needed.
If your ISP provided a program to log you in to the Internet (such as WinPoET), you no longer need
to run that software after installing your router. If you use Internet Explorer, select Tools > Internet
Options, click the Connections tab, and select Never dial a connection. Other browsers provide
similar options.
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web
pages from the Internet, it might be for the following reasons:
•The traffic meter is enabled, and the limit was reached.
By configuring the traffic meter not to block Internet access when the traffic limit is
reached, you can resume Internet access. If your ISP sets a usage limit, they might
charge you for the overage. See Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is
Reached on page 137.
•Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a
host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric
IP addresses.
Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use.
If you entered a DNS address during the router’s configuration, restart your computer.
Alternatively, you can configure your computer manually with a DNS address, as
explained in the documentation for your computer.
•The router might not be configured as the default gateway on your computer.
Reboot the computer and verify that the router address (www.routerlogin.net) is
listed by your computer as the default gateway address.
•You might be running login software that is no longer needed. If your ISP provided
a program to log you in to the Internet (such as WinPoET), you no longer need to
run that software after installing your router. If you use Internet Explorer select Tools
> Internet Options, click the Connections tab, and select the Never dial a
connection. Other browsers provide similar options.
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Changes Are Not Saved
If the router does not save the changes that you make in the router web interface, do
the following:
•When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving
to another page or tab, or your changes are lost.
•Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. It is possible that the changes
occurred, but the old settings might be in the web browser’s cache.
Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity
If you are experiencing trouble connecting to the router over WiFi, try to isolate the
problem:
•Be sure that the WiFi settings in your computer or mobile device and router match
exactly. For a computer or mobile device that is connected over WiFi, the WiFi
network name (SSID) and WiFi security settings of the router and computer or mobile
device must match exactly. The default SSID and password are on the router label.
•Does the computer or mobile device that you are using find your WiFi network?
If not, check the WiFi LED on the front of the router. If it is off, you can press the WiFi
On/Off button on the router to turn the router WiFi radios back on and check to see
if the standard LED settings were changed (see Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the
LED On/Off Switch on page 19 or Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
on page 142).
•If you disabled the router’s SSID broadcast, then your WiFi network is hidden and
does not display in your WiFi client’s scanning list (see Specify Basic WiFi Settings
on page 103). By default, SSID broadcast is enabled.
•Does your computer or mobile device support the security that you are using for
your WiFi network (WPA or WPA2)?
•If you want to view the WiFi settings for the router, use an Ethernet cable to connect
a computer to a LAN port on the router. Then log in to the router, select System
Information, and locate the Wireless Status pane.
If your computer or mobile device finds your network but the signal strength is weak,
check these conditions:
•Is your router too far from your computer or mobile device or too close? Place your
computer or mobile device near the router but at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) away and
see whether the signal strength improves.
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•Are objects between the router and your computer or mobile device blocking the
WiFi signal?
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping
Utility
Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request
packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can
easily troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your computer or workstation.
Test the Path From a Windows-Based Computer to a
Remote Device
To test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device:
1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run.
2. In the Windows Run window, type
ping -n 10 <IP address>
where <IP address> is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP DNS server.
If the path is functioning correctly, messages display that are similar to those shown
in Test the LAN Path to Your Router on page 218.
3. If you do not receive replies, check the following:
•Check to see that IP address of your router is listed as the default gateway for
your computer. If DHCP assigns the IP configuration of your computers, this
information is not visible in your computer Network Control Panel. Verify that the
IP address of the router is listed as the default gateway.
•Check to see that the network address of your computer (the portion of the IP
address specified by the subnet mask) is different from the network address of
the remote device.
•Check to see that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning.
•If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that host name as the
account name on the Internet Setup page.
•Your ISP might be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your
computers.
Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address
of your broadband modem. Some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address
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of a single computer connected to that modem. If your ISP does this, configure your
router to “clone” or “spoof” the MAC address from the authorized computer.
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router
is set up correctly.
To ping the router from a Windows-based computer:
1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run.
2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this
example:
ping www.routerlogin.net
3. Click the OK button.
You see a message like this one:
Pinging <IP address > with 32 bytes of data
If the path is working, you see this message:
Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx
If the path is not working, you see this message:
Request timed out
If the path is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems might be occurring:
•Wrong physical connections
For a wired connection, make sure that the numbered LAN port LED is lit for the port to which you
are connected.
Check to see that the appropriate LEDs are lit for your network devices. If your router and computer
are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the link LEDs are lit for the switch ports
that are connected to your computer and router.
•Wrong network configuration
Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured
on your computer.
Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are
on the same subnet.
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Factory Settings
You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar
object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for up to 30 seconds
or until the Power LED starts blinking amber. The router resets and returns to the factory
configuration settings shown in the following table.
Table 3. Router factory default settings
Default SettingFeature
www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.comUser login URLRouter login
adminUser name (case-sensitive)
passwordLogin password (case-sensitive)
Use default hardware addressWAN MAC addressInternet
connection
1500WAN MTU size
AutosensingPort speed
192.168.1.1LAN IP addressLocal network
(LAN)
255.255.255.0Subnet mask
EnabledDHCP server
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254DHCP range
192.168.1.2DHCP starting IP address
192.168.1.254DHCP ending IP address
DisabledDMZ
DisabledTime adjusted for daylight saving
time
Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the HTTP port)Inbound (communications
coming in from the Internet)
Firewall
Enabled (all)Outbound (communications
going out to the Internet)
DisabledSource MAC filtering
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Table 3. Router factory default settings (Continued)
Default SettingFeature
EnabledWiFi communicationGeneral WiFi
settings
DisabledSmart Connect
DisabledSmart Roaming
Enabled20/40 MHz Coexistence
See router labelSSID name
EnabledBroadcast SSID
WPA2-PSK (AES)Security
2.4 GHz: Auto
5 GHz for products for world wide use: Channel 44
5 GHz for products for use in North America: Channel
153
RF channel
2.4 GHz: Up to 800 Mbps
5 GHz: Up to 1773 Mbps
Operating mode
2347CTS/RTS threshold
AutomaticPreamble mode
100%Transmit power control
DisabledWiFi communicationGuest WiFi
network
EnabledBroadcast SSID
2.4 GHz band: NETGEAR-Guest
5 GHz band: NETGEAR-5G-Guest
SSID name
None (open network)Security
DisabledAllow guests to see each other
and access the local network
EnabledWPS capabilityWPS
Disabled while Smart Connect is enabledRouter’s WPS PIN
DisabledKeep Existing Wireless Settings
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Technical Specifications
Table 4. Router technical specifications
DescriptionFeature
TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and
SMB
Data and routing protocols
North America: 100–240V, 50/60 Hz input
UK, Australia: 100–240V, 50/60 Hz, input
Europe: 100–240V, 50/60 Hz input
All regions (output): 19V/3.16A DC output
Power adapter
12.7 x 9.6 x 2.5 in. (321.9 x 243.7 x 64.5 mm)Dimensions
4.11 lb (1865 g)Weight
0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF)Operating temperature
90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity
FCC Part 15 Class B
EN 55032 (CISPR 32), Class B C-Tick N10947
Electromagnetic emissions
Four RJ-45 ports supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-TLAN
One RJ-45 port supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-TWAN
Two USB 3.0 portsUSB
Maximum WiFi signal rate complies with the IEEE®802.11 standard.Wireless1
Auto-rate sensingRadio data rates
IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz 256 QAM support
IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5.0 GHz 256 QAM support
IEEE 802.11ad 60 GHZ
Data encoding standards2
Limited by the amount of WiFi network traffic generated by each client (typically
50–70 clients)
Maximum WiFi clients per
WiFi network
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Table 4. Router technical specifications (Continued)
DescriptionFeature
2.4 GHz band:
•US: 2.412–2.462 GHz
•Europe: 2.412–2.472 GHz
•Australia: 2.412–2.472 GHz
•Japan: 2.412–2.472 GHz
5 GHz band:
•US: 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.70)
•Europe: 5.18–5.24 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.70)
•Australia: 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.70)
•Japan: 5.18–5.24 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.70)
Operating frequency range
WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA/WPA2 (mixed mode), WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, and
WEP
802.11 security
1Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput can vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and
network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
2NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any
future standards.
Note: For more information, see the data sheet, which is available at
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
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