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Contents Install Your Router 2 Prepare your modem 2 Connect your modem 2 Power on the router 3 Connect a computer 3 Launch a browser 4 Preset Wireless Security 4 Wireless Network Settings 5 Add Wireless Devices to the Network 6 WPS Method 6 Manual Method 6 Access the Router to Make More Changes 7 Troubleshooting 9 ReadySHARE Access 9 ReadySHARE Printer 10 Other Features 15 1
Contents Install Your Router 2 Prepare your modem 2 Connect your modem 2 Power on the router 3 Connect a computer 3 Launch a browser 4 Preset Wireless Security 4 Wireless Network Settings 5 Add Wireless Devices to the Network 6 WPS Method 6 Manual Method 6 Access the Router to Make More Changes 7 Troubleshooting 9 ReadySHARE Access 9 ReadySHARE Printer 10 Other Features 15 1
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If a web page does not open, 5 close and reopen the browser and type http://routerlogin.net in the address bar, or see Troubleshooting on the bottom of the product no longer apply. 4 This information is located on the label on page 9. If you do change the preset WiFi ...network name (SSID) and network key (password). NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the settings, the security SSID and password on the bottom of the product. Preset Wireless Security This product has...
If a web page does not open, 5 close and reopen the browser and type http://routerlogin.net in the address bar, or see Troubleshooting on the bottom of the product no longer apply. 4 This information is located on the label on page 9. If you do change the preset WiFi ...network name (SSID) and network key (password). NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the settings, the security SSID and password on the bottom of the product. Preset Wireless Security This product has...
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....net. • If the PC is set up to 2 minutes before the USB drive is ready for sharing after it is connected to a NETGEAR router or gateway. Troubleshooting If the browser does not display the web page: • Make sure that the router is fully up and running. Its WiFi LED should...
....net. • If the PC is set up to 2 minutes before the USB drive is ready for sharing after it is connected to a NETGEAR router or gateway. Troubleshooting If the browser does not display the web page: • Make sure that the router is fully up and running. Its WiFi LED should...
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R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Restore Configuration Settings 78 Erase 79 Set Password 79 Password ... 101 USB Settings 102 Universal Plug and Play 102 IPv6 103 Traffic Meter 104 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 107 Sequence to Restart Your Network 107 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 107 Wireless Settings 107 Network Settings 107... Troubleshooting with the LEDs 108 Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking 108 Power/Test LED Stays Amber 108...
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Restore Configuration Settings 78 Erase 79 Set Password 79 Password ... 101 USB Settings 102 Universal Plug and Play 102 IPv6 103 Traffic Meter 104 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 107 Sequence to Restart Your Network 107 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 107 Wireless Settings 107 Network Settings 107... Troubleshooting with the LEDs 108 Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking 108 Power/Test LED Stays Amber 108...
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R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Connectivity 113 Wireless Signal Strength 113 Restore the Factory Settings and Password 113 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 114 Test the LAN Path to Your Router 114 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 115 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 116 Technical Specifications 118 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index 6
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Connectivity 113 Wireless Signal Strength 113 Restore the Factory Settings and Password 113 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 114 Test the LAN Path to Your Router 114 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 115 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 116 Technical Specifications 118 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index 6
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...(wired) or wirelessly (with the preset security settings listed on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. If the router does not connect to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. Turn the router on the bottom label) to the Internet. See Use...to your router: 1. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that its wireless LED is set up your router. 3. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on page 15. 4. Review your Internet browser. • The first time you are set to a static or...
...(wired) or wirelessly (with the preset security settings listed on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. If the router does not connect to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. Turn the router on the bottom label) to the Internet. See Use...to your router: 1. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that its wireless LED is set up your router. 3. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on page 15. 4. Review your Internet browser. • The first time you are set to a static or...
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...fields display when your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. The default settings usually work fine. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. Does Your ISP Require a Login? If you want to view more settings The fields that display in...). Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to change ISP information. 1. Answer either yes or no login is required. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you have problems with your ISP requires a login:...
...fields display when your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. The default settings usually work fine. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. Does Your ISP Require a Login? If you want to view more settings The fields that display in...). Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to change ISP information. 1. Answer either yes or no login is required. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you have problems with your ISP requires a login:...
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... diagnose and solve problems you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information. This chapter contains the following sections: • Quick Tips • Troubleshooting with your router. 10. Troubleshooting 10 This chapter provides information to the Router • Cannot Access the...
... diagnose and solve problems you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information. This chapter contains the following sections: • Quick Tips • Troubleshooting with your router. 10. Troubleshooting 10 This chapter provides information to the Router • Cannot Access the...
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...on the router and wait 2 minutes. 5. Wireless Settings Make sure that the network settings of the computer initially registered on the account. Troubleshooting 107 Turn off the router and computers. 3. Turn on the computers. Network Settings Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and...address to the router's access list. The simplest way to do this sequence: 1. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Sequence to Restart Your Network Be sure to restart your network in this...
...on the router and wait 2 minutes. 5. Wireless Settings Make sure that the network settings of the computer initially registered on the account. Troubleshooting 107 Turn off the router and computers. 3. Turn on the computers. Network Settings Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and...address to the router's access list. The simplest way to do this sequence: 1. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Sequence to Restart Your Network Be sure to restart your network in this...
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... on to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the 12V DC, 5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for troubleshooting. This indicates that the Power/Test LED is on the front panel of events should contact technical support at www...For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Power/Test LED Stays Amber When the router is running. 3. Troubleshooting 108 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Troubleshooting with the LEDs After you have a hardware problem and should occur: 1. After ...
... on to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the 12V DC, 5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for troubleshooting. This indicates that the Power/Test LED is on the front panel of events should contact technical support at www...For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Power/Test LED Stays Amber When the router is running. 3. Troubleshooting 108 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Troubleshooting with the LEDs After you have a hardware problem and should occur: 1. After ...
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...amber, check the following : • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at www.netgear.com/support. Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off If either the Ethernet port LEDs or the Internet LED does not ... is a fault within the router. This cable could be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the LEDs turn on for...Settings and Password on page 113. Wireless LEDs Are Off If the Wireless LEDs stay off . Troubleshooting 109
...amber, check the following : • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at www.netgear.com/support. Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off If either the Ethernet port LEDs or the Internet LED does not ... is a fault within the router. This cable could be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the LEDs turn on for...Settings and Password on page 113. Wireless LEDs Are Off If the Wireless LEDs stay off . Troubleshooting 109
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... IP address is explained in Factory Settings on page 116. • Make sure that your browser, and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. 2. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. Start your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Access the router interface at www.routerlogin.net. 3.... as 169.254.x.x, recent versions of Windows and MacOS generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. Troubleshooting 110 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Cannot Log In to the Router If you are unable to log in to the router from ...
... IP address is explained in Factory Settings on page 116. • Make sure that your browser, and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. 2. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. Start your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Access the router interface at www.routerlogin.net. 3.... as 169.254.x.x, recent versions of Windows and MacOS generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. Troubleshooting 110 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Cannot Log In to the Router If you are unable to log in to the router from ...
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R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit 4. Configure your router to clone your router. If your ISP provided a program to log you in to the ... for your router is no longer need to load any web pages from the Internet: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Troubleshooting 111 If your computer's MAC address. In this case, do one of one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and might be running login...
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit 4. Configure your router to clone your router. If your ISP provided a program to log you in to the ... for your router is no longer need to load any web pages from the Internet: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Troubleshooting 111 If your computer's MAC address. In this case, do one of one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and might be running login...
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... Browsing If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is listed by clicking Connect. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Troubleshooting PPPoE If you can configure your computer manually with your ISP. The router continues to attempt to ...no longer needed. Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of the steps indicate OK, then your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Troubleshooting 112 Log in to the Internet (such as its default gateway. Select Administration > Router Status. 3. Click Connection Status. If...
... Browsing If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is listed by clicking Connect. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Troubleshooting PPPoE If you can configure your computer manually with your ISP. The router continues to attempt to ...no longer needed. Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of the steps indicate OK, then your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Troubleshooting 112 Log in to the Internet (such as its default gateway. Select Administration > Router Status. 3. Click Connection Status. If...
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... 6 feet away, and see (Basic Wireless Settings on page 25). You can press the WiFi On/Off button on the back of the router. Troubleshooting 113 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Changes Not Saved If the router does not save the changes you make in the router interface, check...
... 6 feet away, and see (Basic Wireless Settings on page 25). You can press the WiFi On/Off button on the back of the router. Troubleshooting 113 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Changes Not Saved If the router does not save the changes you make in the router interface, check...
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... by the IP address of the router, as in your network devices. From the Windows toolbar, click Start, and then select Run. 2. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • Use the Reset button on the back of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections... followed by using the ping utility in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. You should contact technical support at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that the appropriate LEDs are connected. If the...
... by the IP address of the router, as in your network devices. From the Windows toolbar, click Start, and then select Run. 2. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • Use the Reset button on the back of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections... followed by using the ping utility in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. You should contact technical support at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that the appropriate LEDs are connected. If the...
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...gateway. Some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of your broadband modem. If the path is the IP address of your computers. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the LAN path... works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. 1. Troubleshooting 115 Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of a single computer connected to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC ...
...gateway. Some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of your broadband modem. If the path is the IP address of your computers. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the LAN path... works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. 1. Troubleshooting 115 Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of a single computer connected to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC ...
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... configuration 79 keywords 66 denial of service (DoS) protection 65 devices, attached 21 DHCP server 38, 75 DHCP setting 74 DMZ server 35 DNS addresses troubleshooting 111 DNS servers 89 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses 20, 74 Dynamic DNS 97 DynDNS.org 97 E electromagnetic emissions 118 email notices 70 encryption keys...
... configuration 79 keywords 66 denial of service (DoS) protection 65 devices, attached 21 DHCP server 38, 75 DHCP setting 74 DMZ server 35 DNS addresses troubleshooting 111 DNS servers 89 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses 20, 74 Dynamic DNS 97 DynDNS.org 97 E electromagnetic emissions 118 email notices 70 encryption keys...
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R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit F factory default settings, restoring 79, 113 factory settings list of 116 resetting 11 file sharing 46 firmware version 73 firmware, upgrading 15, 72 fragmentation length 82 fragmented data packets 35 front panel 9 G games, online, QoS for 41 gateway IP address 20 Genie, NETGEAR...19 host, trusted 66 I inbound traffic, allowing or blocking 88 installing NETGEAR Genie 14 installing with the Setup Wizard 31 Internet connection setting up 19 troubleshooting 110 Internet LED, troubleshooting and 108 Internet port 31, 73 Internet Relay Chat (IRC) 90 ...
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit F factory default settings, restoring 79, 113 factory settings list of 116 resetting 11 file sharing 46 firmware version 73 firmware, upgrading 15, 72 fragmentation length 82 fragmented data packets 35 front panel 9 G games, online, QoS for 41 gateway IP address 20 Genie, NETGEAR...19 host, trusted 66 I inbound traffic, allowing or blocking 88 installing NETGEAR Genie 14 installing with the Setup Wizard 31 Internet connection setting up 19 troubleshooting 110 Internet LED, troubleshooting and 108 Internet port 31, 73 Internet Relay Chat (IRC) 90 ...
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R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit P packets, fragmented 35 Parental Controls 22 passphrases...status 74 port triggering 88, 90, 92, 95 ports,listed, back panel 10 positioning the router 8 Power LED, troubleshooting and 108 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 111 Preamble mode 82 preset security about 25 passphrase 27 pre-shared key 29 ... Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) 29 time to live, advertisement 103 time-out, port triggering 96 trademarks 2 traffic metering 104 troubleshooting 106 log in access 110 router changes not saved 113 trusted host 66 U Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 102 up time...
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit P packets, fragmented 35 Parental Controls 22 passphrases...status 74 port triggering 88, 90, 92, 95 ports,listed, back panel 10 positioning the router 8 Power LED, troubleshooting and 108 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 111 Preamble mode 82 preset security about 25 passphrase 27 pre-shared key 29 ... Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) 29 time to live, advertisement 103 time-out, port triggering 96 trademarks 2 traffic metering 104 troubleshooting 106 log in access 110 router changes not saved 113 trusted host 66 U Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 102 up time...