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... offers speeds up to monitor, control & repair your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI & POWER ON/OFF-Convenient power savings SECURITY PARENTAL CONTROLS-Web filtering for all your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles ReadySHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives via two (2) USB ports ReadySHARE® Printer-Wirelessly access & share share a USB printer EASE OF USE EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for computers & smartphones The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers...
... offers speeds up to monitor, control & repair your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI & POWER ON/OFF-Convenient power savings SECURITY PARENTAL CONTROLS-Web filtering for all your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles ReadySHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives via two (2) USB ports ReadySHARE® Printer-Wirelessly access & share share a USB printer EASE OF USE EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for computers & smartphones The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers...
R6300 Product Datasheet (PDF)
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... home network • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS)1 Security • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) • Denial-of Broadcom Corporation in ) • Weight: 654g (1.44 lb) Standards • Two (2) USB 2.0 ports • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz • IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0 GHz • Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with...
... home network • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS)1 Security • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) • Denial-of Broadcom Corporation in ) • Weight: 654g (1.44 lb) Standards • Two (2) USB 2.0 ports • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz • IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0 GHz • Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... generation WiFi devices, and backward compatible with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n. In addition, four gigabit Ethernet ports offer ultra-fast wired connections. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this manual, visit the Support website at www.netgear.com/genie or from the Google Play or App Store. Wirelessly access and share a USB hard drive and USB printer using...
... generation WiFi devices, and backward compatible with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n. In addition, four gigabit Ethernet ports offer ultra-fast wired connections. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this manual, visit the Support website at www.netgear.com/genie or from the Google Play or App Store. Wirelessly access and share a USB hard drive and USB printer using...
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... Dual Band Gigabit Table 1. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is plugged in WPS mode. • Off. The LED stays solid green when wireless security is now safe to the modem has been detected. • Off. Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the router. The router is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. • Solid green. Internet • Solid green. Wireless • Solid blue. If the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are turned off . Power connector USB port Ethernet LAN ports...
... Dual Band Gigabit Table 1. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is plugged in WPS mode. • Off. The LED stays solid green when wireless security is now safe to the modem has been detected. • Off. Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the router. The router is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. • Solid green. Internet • Solid green. Wireless • Solid blue. If the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are turned off . Power connector USB port Ethernet LAN ports...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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...) Wireless Devices and Security Settings Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you know which is on the label on your Internet service. Types of Logins and Access There are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which login to use when. • Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. Your service provider has provided you with NETGEAR Genie 13 If you cannot locate this is working, you no longer need to...
...) Wireless Devices and Security Settings Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you know which is on the label on your Internet service. Types of Logins and Access There are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which login to use when. • Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. Your service provider has provided you with NETGEAR Genie 13 If you cannot locate this is working, you no longer need to...
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... contact NETGEAR technical support. Launch your Internet browser. • The first time you are set up the Internet connection for your router. 3. Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on the bottom label) to your browser to the Internet. NETGEAR Genie guides you already used the NETGEAR Genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your device is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly (with the preset security settings listed...
... contact NETGEAR technical support. Launch your Internet browser. • The first time you are set up the Internet connection for your router. 3. Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on the bottom label) to your browser to the Internet. NETGEAR Genie guides you already used the NETGEAR Genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your device is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly (with the preset security settings listed...
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... login window displays: admin ******** 3. Note: The router user name and password are connected to upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 15 CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for logging in lowercase letters. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR...
... login window displays: admin ******** 3. Note: The router user name and password are connected to upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 15 CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for logging in lowercase letters. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... how long the router keeps the Internet connection active after there is the ISP's router to your ISP assigned. If a secondary DNS server address is often an email address. • Password. They accept traffic only from ISP. Genie Basic Settings 20 This is available, enter it also. Enter the MAC address that computer. Enter the IP address of 0 (zero) means never log out. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • Login.
... how long the router keeps the Internet connection active after there is the ISP's router to your ISP assigned. If a secondary DNS server address is often an email address. • Password. They accept traffic only from ISP. Genie Basic Settings 20 This is available, enter it also. Enter the MAC address that computer. Enter the IP address of 0 (zero) means never log out. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • Login.
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... connected to update this device when it is typically shown on the product label. • Device Name. If the device name is known, it joined the network. This number can click Refresh to the router with Ethernet cables. The unique MAC address for each device does not change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network. • MAC Address. Genie Basic Settings 21 You can change . Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number...
... connected to update this device when it is typically shown on the product label. • Device Name. If the device name is known, it joined the network. This number can click Refresh to the router with Ethernet cables. The unique MAC address for each device does not change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network. • MAC Address. Genie Basic Settings 21 You can change . Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number...
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... the USB device attached to access the network folder. This means that you do not change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it is the same one that you change your preset security settings. You can click Refresh to update this problem, use a computer with preset security. The R6300 WiFi Router comes with a wired connection to the router. Note: The preset SSID and password are preset in the factory. The password...
... the USB device attached to access the network folder. This means that you do not change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it is the same one that you change your preset security settings. You can click Refresh to update this problem, use a computer with preset security. The R6300 WiFi Router comes with a wired connection to the router. Note: The preset SSID and password are preset in the factory. The password...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an IP address from the router's LAN subnet, such as DHCP Server check box and click Apply. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit You can copy its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it accesses the router's DHCP server. Type the MAC address...
... address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an IP address from the router's LAN subnet, such as DHCP Server check box and click Apply. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit You can copy its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it accesses the router's DHCP server. Type the MAC address...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... the screen. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit To set up port forwarding: Tip: To ensure that does not appear in the Service Name list, first determine which port number or range of numbers the application uses. Add a Custom Service To define a service, game, or application that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of the application or user groups or newsgroups...
... the screen. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit To set up port forwarding: Tip: To ensure that does not appear in the Service Name list, first determine which port number or range of numbers the application uses. Add a Custom Service To define a service, game, or application that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of the application or user groups or newsgroups...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... with the LEDs • Cannot Log In to help you 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. Troubleshooting 10 This chapter provides information to the Router • Cannot Access the Internet • Changes Not Saved • Wireless Connectivity • Restore the Factory Settings and Password • Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 106...
... with the LEDs • Cannot Log In to help you 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. Troubleshooting 10 This chapter provides information to the Router • Cannot Access the Internet • Changes Not Saved • Wireless Connectivity • Restore the Factory Settings and Password • Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 106...
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... to configure each computer to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. • Some cable modem service providers require you to the router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LED is plugged in securely and the modem and router are correct. • Wired and wirelessly connected computers need to the router's access list. Plug in the Attached Devices screen. Troubleshooting 107 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Sequence...
... to configure each computer to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. • Some cable modem service providers require you to the router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LED is plugged in securely and the modem and router are correct. • Wired and wirelessly connected computers need to the router's access list. Plug in the Attached Devices screen. Troubleshooting 107 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Sequence...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... Reset button to return the router to the router, the following : • The Power/Test LED is solid green. • The Internet LED is on. • A numbered Ethernet port LED is still amber 1 minute after you turn green, the router has a problem. This can be used for this product. • If the Power/Test LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with a hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Troubleshooting...
... Reset button to return the router to the router, the following : • The Power/Test LED is solid green. • The Internet LED is on. • A numbered Ethernet port LED is still amber 1 minute after you turn green, the router has a problem. This can be used for this product. • If the Power/Test LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with a hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Troubleshooting...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... cable. The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber If after disabling the WPS feature (you logged in the temporary AP setup locked state (if you are using the wireless repeater function). Wireless LEDs Are Off If the Wireless LEDs stay off, check to the router and disabled this previously). • Check that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 109 If all the LEDs stay on, there is a fault within the router. Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs...
... cable. The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber If after disabling the WPS feature (you logged in the temporary AP setup locked state (if you are using the wireless repeater function). Wireless LEDs Are Off If the Wireless LEDs stay off, check to the router and disabled this previously). • Check that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 109 If all the LEDs stay on, there is a fault within the router. Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... of one Ethernet MAC address to connect to load any web pages from the ISP, the problem might be set incorrectly. • Your ISP might need to run that translates Internet names (such as explained in Sequence to numeric IP addresses. If your router can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as www addresses) to Restart Your Network on the Internet that software after installing your use the router's MAC address. - A DNS server is no...
... of one Ethernet MAC address to connect to load any web pages from the ISP, the problem might be set incorrectly. • Your ISP might need to run that translates Internet names (such as explained in Sequence to numeric IP addresses. If your router can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as www addresses) to Restart Your Network on the Internet that software after installing your use the router's MAC address. - A DNS server is no...
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... your wireless client's scanning list. (By default, SSID broadcast is enabled.) • Does your wireless device support the security that you are using for your wireless network? Note: Be sure to click Apply if you make in the web browser's cache. You can press the WiFi On/Off button on the back of the router to a LAN port on the router. Restore the Factory Settings and Password This section explains how to restore the factory settings, changing the router's administration password...
... your wireless client's scanning list. (By default, SSID broadcast is enabled.) • Does your wireless device support the security that you are using for your wireless network? Note: Be sure to click Apply if you make in the web browser's cache. You can press the WiFi On/Off button on the back of the router to a LAN port on the router. Restore the Factory Settings and Password This section explains how to restore the factory settings, changing the router's administration password...
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... approved USB devices 52 attached devices 21 authentication, required by mail server 70 automatic firmware checking 72 automatic Internet connection 31 B back panel 10 backing up configuration 78 base station, setting up 87 blocking inbound traffic 88 keywords 66 services 67 sites 66 box contents 8 C cables, checking 107 changes not saved, router 113 compliance 120 configuration file 78 configuring DMZ server 35 Dynamic DNS 98 NAT 34 port forwarding 92 port triggering 95 QoS 40 repeater unit 88 user-defined services 67 connecting wirelessly 8 country setting...
... approved USB devices 52 attached devices 21 authentication, required by mail server 70 automatic firmware checking 72 automatic Internet connection 31 B back panel 10 backing up configuration 78 base station, setting up 87 blocking inbound traffic 88 keywords 66 services 67 sites 66 box contents 8 C cables, checking 107 changes not saved, router 113 compliance 120 configuration file 78 configuring DMZ server 35 Dynamic DNS 98 NAT 34 port forwarding 92 port triggering 95 QoS 40 repeater unit 88 user-defined services 67 connecting wirelessly 8 country setting...
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... port numbers 67 port 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 primary DNS addresses 20 printing files and photos 47 prioritizing traffic 40 Push 'N' Connect 17 Q QoS (Quality of Service) 40 R radio, wireless 82 range of wireless connections 8 ReadySHARE access 46, 49 recovering admin password 79 releasing connection status 75 remote...
... port numbers 67 port 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 primary DNS addresses 20 printing files and photos 47 prioritizing traffic 40 Push 'N' Connect 17 Q QoS (Quality of Service) 40 R radio, wireless 82 range of wireless connections 8 ReadySHARE access 46, 49 recovering admin password 79 releasing connection status 75 remote...