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... smartphone. The R6300 with simultaneous dual band WiFi technology offers speeds up to 3x faster than 802.11n. DATA SHEET R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit R6300 faster† 1750 SPEED 450 +1300 Up to 3x faster† 1750 SPEED 450 +1300 RANGE RANGE Next generation WiFi at Gigabit speeds Ultimate mobility for WiFi devices Perfect for current & future WiFi devices NETGEAR Genie®...
... smartphone. The R6300 with simultaneous dual band WiFi technology offers speeds up to 3x faster than 802.11n. DATA SHEET R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit R6300 faster† 1750 SPEED 450 +1300 Up to 3x faster† 1750 SPEED 450 +1300 RANGE RANGE Next generation WiFi at Gigabit speeds Ultimate mobility for WiFi devices Perfect for current & future WiFi devices NETGEAR Genie®...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA June 2012 202-11030-01 v1.0
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA June 2012 202-11030-01 v1.0
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit ©2012 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to change without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear...of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered...
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit ©2012 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to change without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear...of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered...
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 Settings 38 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 38 Address Reservation 39 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 40 Chapter 5 USB Storage USB Drive ...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...
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 Settings 38 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 38 Address Reservation 39 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 40 Chapter 5 USB Storage USB Drive ...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...
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R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Restore Configuration Settings 78 Erase 79 Set Password 79 Password Recovery 79 Chapter 9 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings 82 Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode 83 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 85 Wireless Repeating Function 86 Set Up the Base Station 87 Set Up a Repeater Unit... LEDs Are Off 109 Wireless LEDs Are Off 109 The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber 109 Cannot Log In to the Router 110 Cannot Access the Internet 110 Troubleshooting PPPoE 112 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 112 Changes Not Saved 113 5
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Restore Configuration Settings 78 Erase 79 Set Password 79 Password Recovery 79 Chapter 9 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings 82 Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode 83 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 85 Wireless Repeating Function 86 Set Up the Base Station 87 Set Up a Repeater Unit... LEDs Are Off 109 Wireless LEDs Are Off 109 The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber 109 Cannot Log In to the Router 110 Cannot Access the Internet 110 Troubleshooting PPPoE 112 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 112 Changes Not Saved 113 5
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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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
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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...virtually anywhere within line of walls the wireless signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your NETGEAR dealer. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can limit the range. Hardware Setup 8 For ... to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for repair. Ethernet cable Dual Band WiFi Router Power adapter Power cord Figure 1. 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) ...
...virtually anywhere within line of walls the wireless signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your NETGEAR dealer. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can limit the range. Hardware Setup 8 For ... to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for repair. Ethernet cable Dual Band WiFi Router Power adapter Power cord Figure 1. 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) ...
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..., such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your router, take a moment to the LEDs on the front panel. Router, front and side view WiFi On/Off button WPS button USB port Hardware Setup 9 The recommended channel spacing between the...metal door or aluminum studs. Pay particular attention to become familiar with the front, side, and back panels and the label. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between adjacent access points ...
..., such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your router, take a moment to the LEDs on the front panel. Router, front and side view WiFi On/Off button WPS button USB port Hardware Setup 9 The recommended channel spacing between the...metal door or aluminum studs. Pay particular attention to become familiar with the front, side, and back panels and the label. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between adjacent access points ...
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... . You can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to the router. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 1. See www.netgear.com/support. • Off. No Ethernet cable is trying to the modem. The router is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. • Solid green. Pressing and holding...
... . You can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to the router. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 1. See www.netgear.com/support. • Off. No Ethernet cable is trying to the modem. The router is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. • Solid green. Pressing and holding...
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The label shows unique information about restoring factory settings. Default Access Information Figure 4. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit See Factory Settings on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address, and serial number. Label The label on page 116 for information about your router Serial number MAC address Preset SSID Preset WiFi Password Hardware Setup 11
The label shows unique information about restoring factory settings. Default Access Information Figure 4. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit See Factory Settings on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address, and serial number. Label The label on page 116 for information about your router Serial number MAC address Preset SSID Preset WiFi Password Hardware Setup 11
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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...which login to use when. • Router login logs you in . • The ISP configuration information for wireless access. 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 the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. this login. • ISP...
...which login to use when. • Router login logs you in . • The ISP configuration information for wireless access. 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 the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. this login. • ISP...
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...Internet browser. • The first time you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. 2. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 14 Review your ISP to be sure that its wireless LED is lit. • Close and...four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the router. • Make sure that the router has full power, and that you are set up the Internet connection for your router: 1. Turn the router on page 15. 4. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on by pressing the On/Off...
...Internet browser. • The first time you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. 2. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 14 Review your ISP to be sure that its wireless LED is lit. • Close and...four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the router. • Make sure that the router has full power, and that you are set up the Internet connection for your router: 1. Turn the router on page 15. 4. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on by pressing the On/Off...
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... name and password are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for the router. 1. 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 connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR Genie again if you want to view or change...
... name and password are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for the router. 1. 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 connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR Genie again if you want to view or change...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... Advanced tab that lets you have an Internet connection. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is used to access additional menus and screens. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 16 View the devices connected to your router's Internet connection. • Advanced tab. Set up a guest...
... Advanced tab that lets you have an Internet connection. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is used to access additional menus and screens. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 16 View the devices connected to your router's Internet connection. • Advanced tab. Set up a guest...
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... WPS instructions that all wireless networks in the network has the same security settings. To use WPS, make sure that came with NETGEAR Genie 17 Repeat steps 1-2 to add other wireless devices. This software scans for all wireless devices to be connected to the network are Wi.... The device is printed on the product label on how to set up a guest network. See Guest Networks on the router front panel . 2. 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 wireless devices and other ...
... WPS instructions that all wireless networks in the network has the same security settings. To use WPS, make sure that came with NETGEAR Genie 17 Repeat steps 1-2 to add other wireless devices. This software scans for all wireless devices to be connected to the network are Wi.... The device is printed on the product label on how to set up a guest network. See Guest Networks on the router front panel . 2. 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 wireless devices and other ...
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... a Login? These fields display when your ISP. From the Home screen, select Internet. The default settings usually work fine. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. Answer either yes or no login is required: • Account Name...a login. • Yes. The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP. If you have problems with your Internet connection. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is required. The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in minutes. • No...
... a Login? These fields display when your ISP. From the Home screen, select Internet. The default settings usually work fine. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. Answer either yes or no login is required: • Account Name...a login. • Yes. The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP. If you have problems with your Internet connection. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is required. The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in minutes. • No...
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... select this option. Entering a value of that you want to which your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns this is used by the router on their names. • Get Automatically from the MAC address of 0 (zero) means never log out. They accept traffic only from...address used to use . Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. If you know your router to look up site addresses based on the Internet port. The DNS server is also called cloning). • Use Default Address. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • Login.
... select this option. Entering a value of that you want to which your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns this is used by the router on their names. • Get Automatically from the MAC address of 0 (zero) means never log out. They accept traffic only from...address used to use . Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. If you know your router to look up site addresses based on the Internet port. The DNS server is also called cloning). • Use Default Address. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • Login.
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R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that the router assigned to this screen. The IP address that are connected to update this device when it is disconnected and rejoins the network. • MAC Address. ...). The unique MAC address for each device does not change if a device is shown here. You can change . This number can click Refresh to the router with Ethernet cables. The order in which the device joined the network. • IP Address. If the device name is typically shown on the product...
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that the router assigned to this screen. The IP address that are connected to update this device when it is disconnected and rejoins the network. • MAC Address. ...). The unique MAC address for each device does not change if a device is shown here. You can change . This number can click Refresh to the router with Ethernet cables. The order in which the device joined the network. • IP Address. If the device name is typically shown on the product...
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... up Live Parental Controls: 1. Click either the Windows Users or Mac Users button. 3. 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 download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management Utility. Select Parental Controls on the Dashboard screen. 2. Genie...
... up Live Parental Controls: 1. Click either the Windows Users or Mac Users button. 3. 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 download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management Utility. Select Parental Controls on the Dashboard screen. 2. Genie...
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... and the IRC server. Your computer then sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server. 4. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit router then modifies the message to restore the original address information replaced by your router from a particular service port number. Destination port number. 5678, which is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). When you...
... and the IRC server. Your computer then sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server. 4. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit router then modifies the message to restore the original address information replaced by your router from a particular service port number. Destination port number. 5678, which is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). When you...