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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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Connect the power adapter to Step 4, wait for the wireless LED on the front panel of the router. 4. If none of the LEDs .... 3 Router 4 Computer Modem You can use an Ethernet cable (not included) or connect wirelessly. • Use the Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your router. • Or, connect... wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings located on the label on the rear panel of the router to turn on the router. b. b ...
Connect the power adapter to Step 4, wait for the wireless LED on the front panel of the router. 4. If none of the LEDs .... 3 Router 4 Computer Modem You can use an Ethernet cable (not included) or connect wirelessly. • Use the Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your router. • Or, connect... wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings located on the label on the rear panel of the router to turn on the router. b. b ...
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...and network key (password). NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the settings, the security SSID and password on the bottom of the product. The default SSID and network key (password) are uniquely generated for every device, like a serial number, to protect and maximize your wireless security. This information is located... and type http://routerlogin.net in the address bar, or see Troubleshooting on the bottom of the product no longer apply. 4 Preset Wireless Security This product has a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). 5. Launch a browser.
...and network key (password). NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the settings, the security SSID and password on the bottom of the product. The default SSID and network key (password) are uniquely generated for every device, like a serial number, to protect and maximize your wireless security. This information is located... and type http://routerlogin.net in the address bar, or see Troubleshooting on the bottom of the product no longer apply. 4 Preset Wireless Security This product has a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). 5. Launch a browser.
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Select Wireless Settings to locate your wireless password, type www.routerlogin.net in a web browser and log in a safe place: WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): To retrieve or update your wireless password. 5 Wireless Network Settings Record the default preset wireless settings that are printed on the label in the space below for easy reference, and then store this booklet in using the default user name (admin) and password (password). WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): If you change the default settings, record them here for easy reference.
Select Wireless Settings to locate your wireless password, type www.routerlogin.net in a web browser and log in a safe place: WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): To retrieve or update your wireless password. 5 Wireless Network Settings Record the default preset wireless settings that are printed on the label in the space below for easy reference, and then store this booklet in using the default user name (admin) and password (password). WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): If you change the default settings, record them here for easy reference.
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...Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method to add wireless computers and other devices to your router (iPhone, laptop, computer, gaming device), open the software utility that manages its wireless connections. WPS Method If your wireless device supports WPS-NETGEAR calls this method Push 'N' Connect-you ...changed it . Enter the preset password (or your wireless device to add other WPS wireless devices. Repeat steps 1-3 to press the WPS...
...Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method to add wireless computers and other devices to your router (iPhone, laptop, computer, gaming device), open the software utility that manages its wireless connections. WPS Method If your wireless device supports WPS-NETGEAR calls this method Push 'N' Connect-you ...changed it . Enter the preset password (or your wireless device to add other WPS wireless devices. Repeat steps 1-3 to press the WPS...
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Enter admin for the user name and password for more information about the router screens. 7 The router Basic Home screen displays: See the User Manual for the password. A login screen displays: admin ******** 3. Type www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in to the router. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless devices that is connected to the router: 1. Access the Router to Make More Changes After you use NETGEAR Genie to set up the router, you can log in to the router to view its settings or make changes. To log in the address field of the browser.
Enter admin for the user name and password for more information about the router screens. 7 The router Basic Home screen displays: See the User Manual for the password. A login screen displays: admin ******** 3. Type www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in to the router. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless devices that is connected to the router: 1. Access the Router to Make More Changes After you use NETGEAR Genie to set up the router, you can log in to the router to view its settings or make changes. To log in the address field of the browser.
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Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. 5. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless devices that is connected to display the Set Password screen: 3. Select Administration > Set Password to the router. 2. Type www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com ... questions, which are prompted to enter your saved answers so that you use the password recovery feature when you can log in to the router. 8 NETGEAR recommends that you change the password for the router user name: 1. When the login screen displays, click Cancel. Log in to use password recovery to...
Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. 5. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless devices that is connected to display the Set Password screen: 3. Select Administration > Set Password to the router. 2. Type www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com ... questions, which are prompted to enter your saved answers so that you use the password recovery feature when you can log in to the router. 8 NETGEAR recommends that you change the password for the router user name: 1. When the login screen displays, click Cancel. Log in to use password recovery to...
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... is fully up and running. To access your USB device: On Windows systems, use it when connecting your USB device has special drivers, it to a NETGEAR router or gateway. Its WiFi LED should turn on the router and share the contents with other network users. (If your USB device to obtain... an IP address automatically from the router. It may take up , you must use any of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the router. • Make sure that the router is not compatible.) Note: If your USB device requires a power supply, you can insert a USB storage...
... is fully up and running. To access your USB device: On Windows systems, use it when connecting your USB device has special drivers, it to a NETGEAR router or gateway. Its WiFi LED should turn on the router and share the contents with other network users. (If your USB device to obtain... an IP address automatically from the router. It may take up , you must use any of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the router. • Make sure that the router is not compatible.) Note: If your USB device requires a power supply, you can insert a USB storage...
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... printer driver software on each computer that will share the printer, download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility. The NETGEAR USB utility has a Mac version and a Windows version, which you do this URL: www.netgear.com/readyshare 10 Select Go > Connect to the router's USB port with ... The readyshareconnect.exe file (for Windows) is available to download here: www.netgear.com/readyshare ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer lets you connect a USB printer to the router's USB port, and access it wirelessly. On Mac systems, do not have the printer driver, contact the printer ...
... printer driver software on each computer that will share the printer, download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility. The NETGEAR USB utility has a Mac version and a Windows version, which you do this URL: www.netgear.com/readyshare 10 Select Go > Connect to the router's USB port with ... The readyshareconnect.exe file (for Windows) is available to download here: www.netgear.com/readyshare ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer lets you connect a USB printer to the router's USB port, and access it wirelessly. On Mac systems, do not have the printer driver, contact the printer ...
R6300 Product Datasheet (PDF)
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...a personal dashboard, allowing you to manage, monitor, and repair your home. The NETGEAR Genie® app provides easy installation from the Google Play or App Store. Highest level wireless security with simultaneous dual band WiFi technology offers speeds up to 3x faster than 802...devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for computers & smartphones The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at Gigabit speeds. NETGEAR customers can download the app at http://www.netgear.com/genie or from an iPad®, tablet, computer or smartphone. DATA...
...a personal dashboard, allowing you to manage, monitor, and repair your home. The NETGEAR Genie® app provides easy installation from the Google Play or App Store. Highest level wireless security with simultaneous dual band WiFi technology offers speeds up to 3x faster than 802...devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for computers & smartphones The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at Gigabit speeds. NETGEAR customers can download the app at http://www.netgear.com/genie or from an iPad®, tablet, computer or smartphone. DATA...
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... faster than 802.11n • HD streaming throughout your home • Compatible with next generation WiFi devices • Backward compatible with 802.11n DATA SHEET NETGEAR GENIE® APP • Easily manage, monitor & repair your network • For PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, & Android devices • Makes any...® • My Media-Find media files in your network and play them on any DLNA media player from your mobile app Wireless Settings Guest Access Network Map Parental Controls Traffic Meter My Media WiFi Technology Speed N300 N600 N900 AC1750 Up to 300 Mbps† Up...
... faster than 802.11n • HD streaming throughout your home • Compatible with next generation WiFi devices • Backward compatible with 802.11n DATA SHEET NETGEAR GENIE® APP • Easily manage, monitor & repair your network • For PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, & Android devices • Makes any...® • My Media-Find media files in your network and play them on any DLNA media player from your mobile app Wireless Settings Guest Access Network Map Parental Controls Traffic Meter My Media WiFi Technology Speed N300 N600 N900 AC1750 Up to 300 Mbps† Up...
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... product or its components may be trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Information is a condition of Use • NETGEAR Genie® App-Personal dashboard to country of -service (DoS) attack prevention NETGEAR Green Features Power On/Off Button Wireless On/Off Button 80% Recycled Packaging CEC (...support. D-R6300-1 Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134 USA This product is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps. ‡Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to change without notice. For warranty and support details in the U.S. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ...
... product or its components may be trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Information is a condition of Use • NETGEAR Genie® App-Personal dashboard to country of -service (DoS) attack prevention NETGEAR Green Features Power On/Off Button Wireless On/Off Button 80% Recycled Packaging CEC (...support. D-R6300-1 Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134 USA This product is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps. ‡Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to change without notice. For warranty and support details in the U.S. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ...
R6300 User Manual (PDF)
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... 11 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Router Setup Preparation 13 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 13 Gather ISP Information 13 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 13 Types of Logins and Access 13 NETGEAR Genie Setup 14 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation 15 Upgrade Router ...Firmware 15 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 16 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network ...
... 11 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Router Setup Preparation 13 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 13 Gather ISP Information 13 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 13 Types of Logins and Access 13 NETGEAR Genie Setup 14 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation 15 Upgrade Router ...Firmware 15 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 16 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network ...
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R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit WAN Setup 34 Default DMZ ...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... 8 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 72 View Router Status 73 Router Information 73 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 73 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 76 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 77 Manage the Configuration File ...
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit WAN Setup 34 Default DMZ ...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... 8 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 72 View Router Status 73 Router Information 73 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 73 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 76 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 77 Manage the Configuration File ...
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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...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 ...
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...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 ...
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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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... materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. The R6300 with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from an iPad®, tablet, computer or smartphone. Actual...covers the hardware setup. Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps. 2. It offers the ultimate mobility for larger homes with speeds up your router The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at gigabit speeds...
... materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. The R6300 with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from an iPad®, tablet, computer or smartphone. Actual...covers the hardware setup. Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps. 2. It offers the ultimate mobility for larger homes with speeds up your router The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at gigabit speeds...
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..., the operating distance or range of sight to your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of your NETGEAR dealer. Hardware Setup 8 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Unpack Your...
..., the operating distance or range of sight to your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of your NETGEAR dealer. Hardware Setup 8 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Unpack Your...
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...2.4 GHz cordless phone. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. When you cable your wireless signal. Router, front and side view WiFi On/Off button WPS button USB port Hardware Setup 9 LEDs Figure 2. Hardware Features Before you use ...tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your router, take a moment to reduce interference. Equipment that are potential sources of interference. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings...
...2.4 GHz cordless phone. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. When you cable your wireless signal. Router, front and side view WiFi On/Off button WPS button USB port Hardware Setup 9 LEDs Figure 2. Hardware Features Before you use ...tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your router, take a moment to reduce interference. Equipment that are potential sources of interference. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings...
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... is plugged in the following figure. The router is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. • Solid green. See www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Power is not supplied to be used. • Blinking blue: A second USB HDD is trying to the... The firmware is starting up. • Blinking amber. Wireless • Solid blue. Router, rear view Internet port Reset button Power On/Off Hardware Setup 10 Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 1. The ...
... is plugged in the following figure. The router is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. • Solid green. See www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Power is not supplied to be used. • Blinking blue: A second USB HDD is trying to the... The firmware is starting up. • Blinking amber. Wireless • Solid blue. Router, rear view Internet port Reset button Power On/Off Hardware Setup 10 Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 1. The ...