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... update the router 119 Manually upload firmware to the router 120 Change the admin password 121 Enable admin password recovery 121 Recover the admin password 122 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 123 Display the statistics of the Internet port 124 Check the Internet connection status 125 View and manage logs of router activity 126 View devices currently on the network 127 Monitor Internet traffic 127 Manage the router configuration file 129 Back up the settings 129 Erase the settings 129 Restore the settings 130 Remote access 131 Set up remote...
... update the router 119 Manually upload firmware to the router 120 Change the admin password 121 Enable admin password recovery 121 Recover the admin password 122 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 123 Display the statistics of the Internet port 124 Check the Internet connection status 125 View and manage logs of router activity 126 View devices currently on the network 127 Monitor Internet traffic 127 Manage the router configuration file 129 Back up the settings 129 Erase the settings 129 Restore the settings 130 Remote access 131 Set up remote...
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... the Port Forwarding Rule..........154 Port Triggering 154 Add a Port Triggering Service 155 Enable Port Triggering 156 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering 156 Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Quick tips 159 Sequence to restart your network 159 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...159 Check the WiFi settings 159 Check the network settings 159 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 160 Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on........160 Power LED is off or blinking 160 LEDs never turn off 160 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs...
... the Port Forwarding Rule..........154 Port Triggering 154 Add a Port Triggering Service 155 Enable Port Triggering 156 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering 156 Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Quick tips 159 Sequence to restart your network 159 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...159 Check the WiFi settings 159 Check the network settings 159 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 160 Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on........160 Power LED is off or blinking 160 LEDs never turn off 160 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs...
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...a NETGEAR account, you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to access the router and set up your Internet service. Before you can set up your router automatically, or you start the setup process, get your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Your WPS-enabled device connects to Network and Access 19 the Router User Manual Automatic Internet Setup You can use a web browser to your router manually. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router 4. Several types of logins serve different purposes. The router login...
...a NETGEAR account, you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to access the router and set up your Internet service. Before you can set up your router automatically, or you start the setup process, get your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Your WPS-enabled device connects to Network and Access 19 the Router User Manual Automatic Internet Setup You can use a web browser to your router manually. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router 4. Several types of logins serve different purposes. The router login...
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... control router resources, such as port forwarding. 6. The default value for each IP address. If you notice that port is still active for automatic device configuration can range from 1 to live is open and whether that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, it might be fine for most home networks. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of more network traffic. Optimize Performance 51 User Manual...
... control router resources, such as port forwarding. 6. The default value for each IP address. If you notice that port is still active for automatic device configuration can range from 1 to live is open and whether that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, it might be fine for most home networks. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of more network traffic. Optimize Performance 51 User Manual...
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... port, it might not be secure. It cannot connect to a different router to Access USB 76 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual When you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set up your FTP server, you connect the USB storage device to access your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it is ready for a secure connection. To set up a new Dynamic DNS account on your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS...
... port, it might not be secure. It cannot connect to a different router to Access USB 76 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual When you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set up your FTP server, you connect the USB storage device to access your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it is ready for a secure connection. To set up a new Dynamic DNS account on your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS...
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... Server 82 User Manual Enter the router admin user name and password. Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server iTunes server lets you need an Apple account and the latest version of music files supported is ready for new media files immediately, click the Rescan media files button. 6. The maximum number of iTunes installed on your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it is 10,000. By default, the USB storage device is connected...
... Server 82 User Manual Enter the router admin user name and password. Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server iTunes server lets you need an Apple account and the latest version of music files supported is ready for new media files immediately, click the Rescan media files button. 6. The maximum number of iTunes installed on your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it is 10,000. By default, the USB storage device is connected...
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... ID email address and password. 12. Use the Router as a Media Server 83 User Manual Click the Turn On Home Sharing button. The music that is on the USB device that is connected to the router displays in iTunes. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it is enabled, a Home Sharing icon displays in . Download the Remote app from the menu, select the router. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router The user name is...
... ID email address and password. 12. Use the Router as a Media Server 83 User Manual Click the Turn On Home Sharing button. The music that is on the USB device that is connected to the router displays in iTunes. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it is enabled, a Home Sharing icon displays in . Download the Remote app from the menu, select the router. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router The user name is...
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... router assigns • Disable the DHCP server feature in the router • Manage reserved LAN IP addresses • Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections • Specify Basic WiFi Settings • Change the Router WiFi Mode • Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security • Set up a guest WiFi network • Control the WiFi radios • Set up a WiFi schedule • Specify WPS settings • Set up the router as a WiFi access point • Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between the Router and Another Device • Set up a bridge for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections...
... router assigns • Disable the DHCP server feature in the router • Manage reserved LAN IP addresses • Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections • Specify Basic WiFi Settings • Change the Router WiFi Mode • Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security • Set up a guest WiFi network • Control the WiFi radios • Set up a WiFi schedule • Specify WPS settings • Set up the router as a WiFi access point • Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between the Router and Another Device • Set up a bridge for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections...
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... when you logged in bytes). AC2000 Smart WiFi Router View or change the WAN settings You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to the router network. 2. Some voice and video communication applications do not work . • Disable SIP ALG. You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for your ISP connection. • NAT Filtering. A login window opens. 3. DoS protection protects your LAN against denial...
... when you logged in bytes). AC2000 Smart WiFi Router View or change the WAN settings You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to the router network. 2. Some voice and video communication applications do not work . • Disable SIP ALG. You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for your ISP connection. • NAT Filtering. A login window opens. 3. DoS protection protects your LAN against denial...
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... to one that you specified the first time that you logged in from the Internet. Enter the router admin user name and password. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router • Disable IGMP Proxying. If you do not need this feature, you can select this traffic, you are incompatible with them, but other computers on your network. Set up a default DMZ server: 1. Launch a web browser from the Internet. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. Manage Network Settings 88 User Manual
... to one that you specified the first time that you logged in from the Internet. Enter the router admin user name and password. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router • Disable IGMP Proxying. If you do not need this feature, you can select this traffic, you are incompatible with them, but other computers on your network. Set up a default DMZ server: 1. Launch a web browser from the Internet. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. Manage Network Settings 88 User Manual
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.... Manage Network Settings 104 User Manual AC2000 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the router detects suspicious attempts to the router network. 3. We recommend that you logged in. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router WiFi settings change to an Ethernet port on the same local network as an AP: 1. A login window opens. 4. The user name...
.... Manage Network Settings 104 User Manual AC2000 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the router detects suspicious attempts to the router network. 3. We recommend that you logged in. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router WiFi settings change to an Ethernet port on the same local network as an AP: 1. A login window opens. 4. The user name...
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... can connect the router to the Internet modem, and use the router as a WiFi bridge. Manage Network Settings 105 User Manual Select the Enable AP Mode check box. You can use the router as video and gaming. Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between the Router and Another Device You can also turn off the WiFi radio on current devices. • Use gigabit WiFi for WiFi client access. 8. Setting up a WiFi bridge with other routers or gateways in AP mode. Click the Apply button. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router 5. Select an IP address setting: • Get dynamically...
... can connect the router to the Internet modem, and use the router as a WiFi bridge. Manage Network Settings 105 User Manual Select the Enable AP Mode check box. You can use the router as video and gaming. Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between the Router and Another Device You can also turn off the WiFi radio on current devices. • Use gigabit WiFi for WiFi client access. 8. Setting up a WiFi bridge with other routers or gateways in AP mode. Click the Apply button. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router 5. Select an IP address setting: • Get dynamically...
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... connected through NAT. The user name is password. Select the Enable VLAN Tag check box. Manage Network Settings 111 User Manual The default password is admin. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. You can set up a bridge connection from the WAN to one check box. The designated LAN port or WiFi name becomes an IPTV port with direct access to which the device is connected to your router's WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected...
... connected through NAT. The user name is password. Select the Enable VLAN Tag check box. Manage Network Settings 111 User Manual The default password is admin. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. You can set up a bridge connection from the WAN to one check box. The designated LAN port or WiFi name becomes an IPTV port with direct access to which the device is connected to your router's WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected...
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.... • Gateway IP Address. By default, the Active check box is a direct connection, set it to set up a static route but if this static route (for the final destination of 2 or 3 works, but keep it disabled until a later time. This value represents the number of the gateway. The user name and password are saved. Click the Add button. To limit access to the table on the same LAN segment as the router. • Metric...
.... • Gateway IP Address. By default, the Active check box is a direct connection, set it to set up a static route but if this static route (for the final destination of 2 or 3 works, but keep it disabled until a later time. This value represents the number of the gateway. The user name and password are saved. Click the Add button. To limit access to the table on the same LAN segment as the router. • Metric...
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... a specific time and date. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is reached. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router should issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: • Select the Traffic volume control by field. 8. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select the Enable Traffic...
... a specific time and date. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is reached. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router should issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: • Select the Traffic volume control by field. 8. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select the Enable Traffic...
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... disable blinking, select the Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is enabled. To reset the router to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1 (which is the same as www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is detected radio button. 6. After you reset the router to factory default settings, you logged in. Manage Your Router 133 User Manual Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. Click the Apply button. Enter the router admin...
... disable blinking, select the Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is enabled. To reset the router to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1 (which is the same as www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is detected radio button. 6. After you reset the router to factory default settings, you logged in. Manage Your Router 133 User Manual Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. Click the Apply button. Enter the router admin...
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.... A login window opens. 3. Manage Your Router 134 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you configured in . Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Enter the router admin user name and password. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. The user name and password are available online free of the router, locate the Reset button. 2. To reset...
.... A login window opens. 3. Manage Your Router 134 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you configured in . Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Enter the router admin user name and password. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. The user name and password are available online free of the router, locate the Reset button. 2. To reset...
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... VPN service settings in the Router You must install and run VPN client software on the computer. Enter the router user name and password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to connect with a host name (sometimes called a client-to-gateway tunnel. VPN uses...
... VPN service settings in the Router You must install and run VPN client software on the computer. Enter the router user name and password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to connect with a host name (sometimes called a client-to-gateway tunnel. VPN uses...
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... default, the router uses standard LED settings. This can happen if a firmware update is likely that you turn off. You can view the MAC address on , this is lit. 2. Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on the front panel of the router for a number of the router web interface. After about 10 seconds and then turn on the account, but this indicates a fault within the router. Troubleshooting 160 User Manual AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Some Internet service...
... default, the router uses standard LED settings. This can happen if a firmware update is likely that you turn off. You can view the MAC address on , this is lit. 2. Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on the front panel of the router for a number of the router web interface. After about 10 seconds and then turn on the account, but this indicates a fault within the router. Troubleshooting 160 User Manual AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Some Internet service...
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... about resetting the router to its factory settings, see Manage the MTU size on page 39) Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to its factory default settings on page 133. Router factory default settings Feature Default Settings Router login User login URL www.routerlogin.net (or www.routerlogin.com or 192.168.1.1) User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size...
... about resetting the router to its factory settings, see Manage the MTU size on page 39) Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to its factory default settings on page 133. Router factory default settings Feature Default Settings Router login User login URL www.routerlogin.net (or www.routerlogin.com or 192.168.1.1) User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size...