R6300 Install Guide
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...regions, a Resource CD is strongly recommended. GPL might be included in this product; Registration through our website is included with your NETGEAR dealer. to view the GPL license agreement, go to register your product and use our telephone support service. Technical Support Thank you... can use it . Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6300 Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA April 2012 Package Contents The box should contain the following ...
...regions, a Resource CD is strongly recommended. GPL might be included in this product; Registration through our website is included with your NETGEAR dealer. to view the GPL license agreement, go to register your product and use our telephone support service. Technical Support Thank you... can use it . Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6300 Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA April 2012 Package Contents The box should contain the following ...
R6300 Install Guide
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... work . Step 8: If your printer supports scanning, make sure that the printer is in the router management interface or on the R6300 product page on the Support website http://support.netgear.com). 14 If you can use the printer for the computer to be running for scanning. For more detailed information about...
... work . Step 8: If your printer supports scanning, make sure that the printer is in the router management interface or on the R6300 product page on the Support website http://support.netgear.com). 14 If you can use the printer for the computer to be running for scanning. For more detailed information about...
R6300 Product Datasheet (PDF)
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... security with multiple devices. Wirelessly access and share USB hard drive and USB printer using the two USB 2.0 ports. NETGEAR customers can download the app at Gigabit speeds GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for HD gaming & video RELIABLE CONNECTIONS SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND-... throughout your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for computers & smartphones The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at Gigabit speeds. The R6300 with speeds up to 3x faster† 1750 SPEED 450 +1300 RANGE RANGE Next generation ...
... security with multiple devices. Wirelessly access and share USB hard drive and USB printer using the two USB 2.0 ports. NETGEAR customers can download the app at Gigabit speeds GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for HD gaming & video RELIABLE CONNECTIONS SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND-... throughout your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for computers & smartphones The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at Gigabit speeds. The R6300 with speeds up to 3x faster† 1750 SPEED 450 +1300 RANGE RANGE Next generation ...
R6300 Product Datasheet (PDF)
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...WiFi Boost with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Information is subject to country of NETGEAR, Inc. R 6 3 0 0 DATA SHEET Package Contents • R6300 WiFi Router • Ethernet cable • Quick install guide • Power adapter, localized to change... without notice. Plus 90-day basic customer support. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, Connect with auto-sensing technology Warranty • Limited ...
...WiFi Boost with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Information is subject to country of NETGEAR, Inc. R 6 3 0 0 DATA SHEET Package Contents • R6300 WiFi Router • Ethernet cable • Quick install guide • Power adapter, localized to change... without notice. Plus 90-day basic customer support. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, Connect with auto-sensing technology Warranty • Limited ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... herein. 2 Information is subject to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit ©2012 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. All rights reserved...
... herein. 2 Information is subject to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit ©2012 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. All rights reserved...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit WAN Setup 34 Default DMZ Server 35 Change the MTU Size 35 LAN Setup 37 LAN Setup Screen ... Chapter 6 ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer 56 USB Control Center Utility 61 Control Center Configuration 62 USB Printer 62 Scan with a Multi-Function Printer 63 Desktop NETGEAR Genie 64 Chapter 7 Security Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic 66 Block Services (Port Filtering 67 Schedule Blocking 69 Security Event Email Notifications 70 Chapter 8 Administration...
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit WAN Setup 34 Default DMZ Server 35 Change the MTU Size 35 LAN Setup 37 LAN Setup Screen ... Chapter 6 ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer 56 USB Control Center Utility 61 Control Center Configuration 62 USB Printer 62 Scan with a Multi-Function Printer 63 Desktop NETGEAR Genie 64 Chapter 7 Security Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic 66 Block Services (Port Filtering 67 Schedule Blocking 69 Security Event Email Notifications 70 Chapter 8 Administration...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... Ethernet ports offer ultra-fast wired connections. Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings, explains how to manage, monitor, and repair your router The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at http://support.netgear.com. 1. It includes a personal dashboard, allowing you to set up to 4501 to 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps...
... Ethernet ports offer ultra-fast wired connections. Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings, explains how to manage, monitor, and repair your router The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at http://support.netgear.com. 1. It includes a personal dashboard, allowing you to set up to 4501 to 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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Hardware Setup 8 Check the package contents Your box contains the following items: • R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • AC power adapter and power cord (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • ...devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of sight to return the product for wired computers. For example, the thickness and number of your NETGEAR dealer. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. Position Your Router...
Hardware Setup 8 Check the package contents Your box contains the following items: • R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • AC power adapter and power cord (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • ...devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of sight to return the product for wired computers. For example, the thickness and number of your NETGEAR dealer. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. Position Your Router...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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.... • Off: No USB device is connected, someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is enabled in the following figure. See www.netgear.com/support. • Off. The wireless radio is operating in either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz mode. • Blinking: The router is in ...and is trying to remove the attached USB device. Power connector USB port Ethernet LAN ports 1-4 Figure 3. Wireless • Solid blue. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 1. The firmware is connected to add the wireless device or computer. The Ethernet cable connection to ...
.... • Off: No USB device is connected, someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is enabled in the following figure. See www.netgear.com/support. • Off. The wireless radio is operating in either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz mode. • Blinking: The router is in ...and is trying to remove the attached USB device. Power connector USB port Ethernet LAN ports 1-4 Figure 3. Wireless • Solid blue. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 1. The firmware is connected to add the wireless device or computer. The Ethernet cable connection to ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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...provider (ISP) should have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your Internet configuration is correct. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 15 for your router. If you cannot find this login information, contact your Internet service. Your router is on... is important that you understand the difference so that have the settings described here. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie menus and screens to set up ...
...provider (ISP) should have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your Internet configuration is correct. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 15 for your router. If you cannot find this login information, contact your Internet service. Your router is on... is important that you understand the difference so that have the settings described here. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie menus and screens to set up ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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...router because it to the router. • Make sure that the router has full power, and that you through connecting the router to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. If the browser cannot display the web page: • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the steps and ... after Installation on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. Review your browser to the Internet. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on the bottom label) to your ISP to verify that its wireless LED is lit. • Close and re-...
...router because it to the router. • Make sure that the router has full power, and that you through connecting the router to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. If the browser cannot display the web page: • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the steps and ... after Installation on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. Review your browser to the Internet. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on the bottom label) to your ISP to verify that its wireless LED is lit. • Close and re-...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... if you want to see if newer firmware is connected to your Internet connection. Upgrade Router Firmware When you set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is available. Launch your browser from the user name and password...firmware. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to the router. 2. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device that is ...
... if you want to see if newer firmware is connected to your Internet connection. Upgrade Router Firmware When you set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is available. Launch your browser from the user name and password...firmware. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to the router. 2. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device that is ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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.... • Parental Controls. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. Getting Started with dashboard, language, and online help , and product documentation. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see...domain name from reaching your router. • Wireless. This dashboard screen displays when you have an Internet connection. Go to the NETGEAR support site to the router. • Internet. View the devices connected to prevent objectionable content from the Internet is displayed here. ...
.... • Parental Controls. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. Getting Started with dashboard, language, and online help , and product documentation. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see...domain name from reaching your router. • Wireless. This dashboard screen displays when you have an Internet connection. Go to the NETGEAR support site to the router. • Internet. View the devices connected to prevent objectionable content from the Internet is displayed here. ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... settings from the router so that every device in the network has the same security settings. To use WPS, make sure that came with NETGEAR Genie 17 The device is printed on the product label on page 28 for easily adding computers and other devices to the network are Wi...-Fi certified and support WPS. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add...
... settings from the router so that every device in the network has the same security settings. To use WPS, make sure that came with NETGEAR Genie 17 The device is printed on the product label on page 28 for easily adding computers and other devices to the network are Wi...-Fi certified and support WPS. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... ISP Require a Login? Genie Basic Settings 19 Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. ISP types. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the...
... ISP Require a Login? Genie Basic Settings 19 Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. ISP types. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... Parental Controls on the Dashboard screen. 2. You can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. To set up Live Parental Controls: 1. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, your browser goes to...
... Parental Controls on the Dashboard screen. 2. You can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. To set up Live Parental Controls: 1. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, your browser goes to...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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.... Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD). You can click Refresh to access the network folder. The R6300 WiFi Router comes with a wired connection to the router. Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for the root folder exists. ...that you do not change this problem, use a wireless computer to change your wireless security. To view or change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that you use to log in to access the router. no password is guest. By default, it in the factory. Basic Wireless Settings ...
.... Volume Name. Volume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD). You can click Refresh to access the network folder. The R6300 WiFi Router comes with a wired connection to the router. Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for the root folder exists. ...that you do not change this problem, use a wireless computer to change your wireless security. To view or change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that you use to log in to access the router. no password is guest. By default, it in the factory. Basic Wireless Settings ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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...and 802.11g wireless devices to see this wireless name (SSID) in this happens, experiment with different channels to join the network. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Enable SSID Broadcast. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of the Wireless...13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can see which is selected by lost connections or slow data transfers). NETGEAR recommends that you want . 2. Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase 1. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option,...
...and 802.11g wireless devices to see this wireless name (SSID) in this happens, experiment with different channels to join the network. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Enable SSID Broadcast. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of the Wireless...13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can see which is selected by lost connections or slow data transfers). NETGEAR recommends that you want . 2. Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase 1. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option,...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... pre-shared key (PSK) encryption. WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed and security. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Guest Network Wireless Security Options A security option is superseded by the Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www...is the type of the security options and provides guidance on when to your wireless network. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. NETGEAR does not recommend this. This seal means the product is built into all hardware that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to ...
... pre-shared key (PSK) encryption. WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed and security. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Guest Network Wireless Security Options A security option is superseded by the Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www...is the type of the security options and provides guidance on when to your wireless network. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. NETGEAR does not recommend this. This seal means the product is built into all hardware that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... you are taken to the router and select the Advanced tab. 1. If you select No, you selected Yes, click Next. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the router. After you set up the router the...
... you are taken to the router and select the Advanced tab. 1. If you select No, you selected Yes, click Next. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the router. After you set up the router the...