R6300 Install Guide
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... be included in this product; to view the GPL license agreement, go to remove the plastic film from the router before you for product updates and web support. 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...
... be included in this product; to view the GPL license agreement, go to remove the plastic film from the router before you for product updates and web support. 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...
R6300 Product Datasheet (PDF)
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... +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® app for computers & smartphones The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at Gigabit speeds GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for HD gaming & video RELIABLE CONNECTIONS SIMULTANEOUS DUAL...
... +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® app for computers & smartphones The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at Gigabit speeds GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for HD gaming & video RELIABLE CONNECTIONS SIMULTANEOUS DUAL...
R6300 Product Datasheet (PDF)
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..., are for identification purposes only and may have been recycled. *Basic technical support provided for 90 days only ©2012 NETGEAR, Inc. R 6 3 0 0 DATA SHEET Package Contents • R6300 WiFi Router • Ethernet cable • Quick install guide • Power adapter, localized to other countries. R 6 3 0 0 W i F i R outer - Plus 90-day basic customer support. and/or subsidiaries...
..., are for identification purposes only and may have been recycled. *Basic technical support provided for 90 days only ©2012 NETGEAR, Inc. R 6 3 0 0 DATA SHEET Package Contents • R6300 WiFi Router • Ethernet cable • Quick install guide • Power adapter, localized to other countries. R 6 3 0 0 W i F i R outer - Plus 90-day basic customer support. and/or subsidiaries...
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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.... Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. and/or its subsidiaries in any form or by any liability that may occur due to change without notice. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit ©2012 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, ...get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Other brand and product names are...
.... Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. and/or its subsidiaries in any form or by any liability that may occur due to change without notice. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit ©2012 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, ...get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Other brand and product names are...
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 ...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...
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 ...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...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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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 ... Port 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 ... Port 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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... streaming throughout your home network. It offers the ultimate mobility for larger homes with speeds up your router The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at www.netgear.com/genie or from the Google Play or App Store. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from an iPad...®, tablet, computer or smartphone. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about the topics ...
... streaming throughout your home network. It offers the ultimate mobility for larger homes with speeds up your router The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at www.netgear.com/genie or from the Google Play or App Store. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from an iPad...®, tablet, computer or smartphone. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about the topics ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... on the physical placement of sight to your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of your wireless network. Check the package contents Your box contains the following items: • R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • AC power...
... on the physical placement of sight to your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of your wireless network. Check the package contents Your box contains the following items: • R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • AC power...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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...to a minimum. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. LEDs Figure 2. Router, front and side view WiFi On/Off button WPS button USB port Hardware Setup 9 Equipment that might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs... 5 channels (for example, use different radio frequency channels 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 ...
...to a minimum. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. LEDs Figure 2. Router, front and side view WiFi On/Off button WPS button USB port Hardware Setup 9 Equipment that might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs... 5 channels (for example, use different radio frequency channels 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 ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... green. USB • Solid blue: The USB device has been accepted by the router and is ready to the modem. The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off . • WiFi On/Off button. Power is now safe to add the wireless device or computer....Power On/Off Hardware Setup 10 Wireless • Solid blue. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is enabled in the following figure. Power connector USB port Ethernet LAN ports 1-4 Figure 3. See www.netgear.com/support. • Off. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 1.
... green. USB • Solid blue: The USB device has been accepted by the router and is ready to the modem. The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off . • WiFi On/Off button. Power is now safe to add the wireless device or computer....Power On/Off Hardware Setup 10 Wireless • Solid blue. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is enabled in the following figure. Power connector USB port Ethernet LAN ports 1-4 Figure 3. See www.netgear.com/support. • Off. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 1.
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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Label The label on page 116 for information about your router Serial number MAC address Preset SSID Preset WiFi Password Hardware Setup 11 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. Default Access Information Figure 4. The label shows unique information about restoring factory settings.
Label The label on page 116 for information about your router Serial number MAC address Preset SSID Preset WiFi Password Hardware Setup 11 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. Default Access Information Figure 4. The label shows unique information about restoring factory settings.
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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...and Access There are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which login to use when. • Router login logs you in to set up your router manually. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 15 for DHCP If you set up your computer to use a static IP...; Wireless network key or password. It is correct. 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. Gather ISP Information If you no longer need...
...and Access There are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which login to use when. • Router login logs you in to set up your router manually. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 15 for DHCP If you set up your computer to use a static IP...; Wireless network key or password. It is correct. 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. Gather ISP Information If you no longer need...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... screen displays. • If 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 by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. Launch your ... configuration information. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet: 1. If the router does not connect to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. NETGEAR Genie guides you have been successfully completed. Review your router: 1. Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. Getting Started with the preset security settings listed...
... screen displays. • If 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 by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. Launch your ... configuration information. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to the Internet: 1. If the router does not connect to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. NETGEAR Genie guides you have been successfully completed. Review your router: 1. Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. Getting Started with the preset security settings listed...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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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 upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 15 Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to the router until the router...letters. Upgrade Router Firmware When you want to see if newer firmware is connected to the router. 2. You can use NETGEAR Genie again if you set up , and click Yes to the router. Launch your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically ...
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 upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 15 Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to the router until the router...letters. Upgrade Router Firmware When you want to see if newer firmware is connected to the router. 2. You can use NETGEAR Genie again if you set up , and click Yes to the router. Launch your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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.... Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help • Home. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of the dashboard to view more ) Dashboard (Click to the router, then it is displayed here. • Guest Network. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has...
.... Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help • Home. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of the dashboard to view more ) Dashboard (Click to the router, then it is displayed here. • Guest Network. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... and other devices to your router. Enter the router password and click Connect. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the router front panel . 2. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that came with NETGEAR Genie 17 The device is ...a standard for all wireless devices to be connected to your wireless network. Repeat steps 1-3 to your area. 2. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Add Wireless Devices or ...
... and other devices to your router. Enter the router password and click Connect. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the router front panel . 2. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that came with NETGEAR Genie 17 The device is ...a standard for all wireless devices to be connected to your wireless network. Repeat steps 1-3 to your area. 2. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Add Wireless Devices or ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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...the login time-out, enter a new value in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether or not an ISP login is required. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. This might also be called the host name. • Domain Name (...login is required: • Account Name (If required). Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to test your Internet connection. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings. 3....
...the login time-out, enter a new value in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether or not an ISP login is required. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. This might also be called the host name. • Domain Name (...login is required: • Account Name (If required). Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to test your Internet connection. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings. 3....
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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...computer's MAC address (this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Enter the IP address of the network interface card in your computer when your router will connect. Your ISP uses DHCP to use . Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is first opened. This feature allows your ISP...Use Computer MAC Address. You have to use to log in minutes. The login name provided by the ISP. • Use This MAC Address. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • Login. The Ethernet MAC address used to change the login timeout, enter a new value in to your...
...computer's MAC address (this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Enter the IP address of the network interface card in your computer when your router will connect. Your ISP uses DHCP to use . Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is first opened. This feature allows your ISP...Use Computer MAC Address. You have to use to log in minutes. The login name provided by the ISP. • Use This MAC Address. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • Login. The Ethernet MAC address used to change the login timeout, enter a new value in to your...