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...8226; Sets up in minutes - Nighthawk® DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Dead Spot Terminator Series Eliminate your WiFi Dead Zones Data Sheet R7300DST SET UP & SUPPORT VIA PHONE & WEB Key Features • AC1900 high-performance WiFi router with remote access NIGHTHAWK® BENEFITS • Extreme ... drive and printer • ReadyCLOUD® USB Access-Enjoy personal & secure cloud access to USB storage anytime, anywhere • NETGEAR genie® with Dead Spot Terminator eliminates your home • Simply plug the adapter into any electrical outlet to ensure the fastest ...
...8226; Sets up in minutes - Nighthawk® DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Dead Spot Terminator Series Eliminate your WiFi Dead Zones Data Sheet R7300DST SET UP & SUPPORT VIA PHONE & WEB Key Features • AC1900 high-performance WiFi router with remote access NIGHTHAWK® BENEFITS • Extreme ... drive and printer • ReadyCLOUD® USB Access-Enjoy personal & secure cloud access to USB storage anytime, anywhere • NETGEAR genie® with Dead Spot Terminator eliminates your home • Simply plug the adapter into any electrical outlet to ensure the fastest ...
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..., video streaming or surfing. 1900 DUAL BAND Nighthawk R7300 DST WiFi Router (included) DST technology built into the router will enable the DST Adapter with 3 external antennas PAGE 2 OF 7 Data Sheet R7300DST Add-on DST Adapter Plug an additional Add-on adapters are sold...homes DST technology-Enables add-on adapters are sold separately to enable DST technology from the Nighthawk R7300 DST WiFi Router. Nighthawk® DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Network Diagram Included with the push of a button. DST Adapter (included) Plugs into your existing electrical...
..., video streaming or surfing. 1900 DUAL BAND Nighthawk R7300 DST WiFi Router (included) DST technology built into the router will enable the DST Adapter with 3 external antennas PAGE 2 OF 7 Data Sheet R7300DST Add-on DST Adapter Plug an additional Add-on adapters are sold...homes DST technology-Enables add-on adapters are sold separately to enable DST technology from the Nighthawk R7300 DST WiFi Router. Nighthawk® DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Network Diagram Included with the push of a button. DST Adapter (included) Plugs into your existing electrical...
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... READYSHARE VAULT-Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router TIME MACHINE-Automatic Mac backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router iTunes® COMPATIBLE-Play your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos ...2.4 & 5GHz PAGE 3 OF 7 For Mac OS® users, back-up Windows-based PCs. Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Data Sheet R7300DST Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your USB-stored music using AirPlay or Apple Remote™ Reliable Connections There's nothing more frustrating than...
... READYSHARE VAULT-Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router TIME MACHINE-Automatic Mac backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router iTunes® COMPATIBLE-Play your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos ...2.4 & 5GHz PAGE 3 OF 7 For Mac OS® users, back-up Windows-based PCs. Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Data Sheet R7300DST Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your USB-stored music using AirPlay or Apple Remote™ Reliable Connections There's nothing more frustrating than...
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...-Web site filtering for all your network to create FTP server PAGE 4 OF 7 Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Data Sheet R7300DST Ease Of Use Start enjoying your home network. EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! Now includes remote access to monitor, control & repair your new...
...-Web site filtering for all your network to create FTP server PAGE 4 OF 7 Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Data Sheet R7300DST Ease Of Use Start enjoying your home network. EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! Now includes remote access to monitor, control & repair your new...
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... away from home. PAGE 5 OF 7 Installation is almost effortless - With NETGEAR genie you setup your NETGEAR WiFi Router & connect all of all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with each other, so the router can share & stream music or videos, diagnose & repair network issues, set... & control your home network from a PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone. Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Data Sheet R7300DST Beamforming+-For More Reliable Connections Unlike typical Wi-Fi routers that is locked in even when the device is moved around the home. • ...
... away from home. PAGE 5 OF 7 Installation is almost effortless - With NETGEAR genie you setup your NETGEAR WiFi Router & connect all of all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with each other, so the router can share & stream music or videos, diagnose & repair network issues, set... & control your home network from a PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone. Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Data Sheet R7300DST Beamforming+-For More Reliable Connections Unlike typical Wi-Fi routers that is locked in even when the device is moved around the home. • ...
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... environmental conditions, including network trac volume and building construction. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-R7300DST-1 PAGE 7 OF 7 Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Package Contents • Nighthawk AC1900 DST WiFi Router (R7300) • Three (3) detachable antennas • One (1) DST6501 Adapter (DST6501) • Two (2) 5 ft Ethernet cables • Quick...
... environmental conditions, including network trac volume and building construction. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-R7300DST-1 PAGE 7 OF 7 Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Package Contents • Nighthawk AC1900 DST WiFi Router (R7300) • Three (3) detachable antennas • One (1) DST6501 Adapter (DST6501) • Two (2) 5 ft Ethernet cables • Quick...
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Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adapter Model R7300DST User Manual October 2015 202-11557-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adapter Model R7300DST User Manual October 2015 202-11557-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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... date. Your Geek Squad support coupon code is GS1337EXB. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are included for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for one year from your product, get help, access the latest...
... date. Your Geek Squad support coupon code is GS1337EXB. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are included for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for one year from your product, get help, access the latest...
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Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use the DST Router's Default Encryption Key 39 Create a New Encryption Key for the DST Router 40 Manage DST Adapter's Encryption Key 41 Use the DST Adapter's Default Encryption Key 41 Create a New Encryption Key for the DST Adapter 42 Chapter 5 ...
Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use the DST Router's Default Encryption Key 39 Create a New Encryption Key for the DST Router 40 Manage DST Adapter's Encryption Key 41 Use the DST Adapter's Default Encryption Key 41 Create a New Encryption Key for the DST Adapter 42 Chapter 5 ...
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...AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules 87 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications 88 Chapter 8 Share USB Devices Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements 92 Access a USB Device on the Network 92 Connect a USB Device to the DST Router...Internet 116 Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD 116 Create a ReadyCLOUD Account 117 Register Your DST Router With ReadyCLOUD 117 Chapter 10 Use the DST Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 121 Play Music From a USB Storage Device With...
...AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules 87 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications 88 Chapter 8 Share USB Devices Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements 92 Access a USB Device on the Network 92 Connect a USB Device to the DST Router...Internet 116 Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD 116 Create a ReadyCLOUD Account 117 Register Your DST Router With ReadyCLOUD 117 Chapter 10 Use the DST Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 121 Play Music From a USB Storage Device With...
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Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Play Music or View Photos on TiVo 128 Chapter 11 Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer 130 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 130 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 130 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control... 134 Turn Off Automatic Startup for the NETGEAR USB Control Center 134 Change the Language in the NETGEAR USB Control Center 134 Specify the Time-Out for the NETGEAR USB Control Center 135 Chapter 12 Specify Network Settings for the DST Router View or Change WAN Settings 137 Set ...
Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Play Music or View Photos on TiVo 128 Chapter 11 Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer 130 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 130 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 130 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control... 134 Turn Off Automatic Startup for the NETGEAR USB Control Center 134 Change the Language in the NETGEAR USB Control Center 134 Specify the Time-Out for the NETGEAR USB Control Center 135 Chapter 12 Specify Network Settings for the DST Router View or Change WAN Settings 137 Set ...
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...AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Change the DST Router's Device Name From the DST Router 180 Change the DST Router's Device Name from the DST Adapter 180 Change the DST Router admin Password 181 Set Up the DST Router admin Password Recovery 182 Recover the DST Router admin Password 183 Disable DST Router...194 Edit a Static Route 195 Delete a Static Route 195 View Devices Currently on the Network 195 Manage the DST Router Configuration File 196 Back Up Settings 196 Restore Configuration Settings 197 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 197 Remote Management 198 ...
...AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Change the DST Router's Device Name From the DST Router 180 Change the DST Router's Device Name from the DST Adapter 180 Change the DST Router admin Password 181 Set Up the DST Router admin Password Recovery 182 Recover the DST Router admin Password 183 Disable DST Router...194 Edit a Static Route 195 Delete a Static Route 195 View Devices Currently on the Network 195 Manage the DST Router Configuration File 196 Back Up Settings 196 Restore Configuration Settings 197 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 197 Remote Management 198 ...
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Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use WPS With the Push Button Method 215 Use WPS ... 236 Remove a Port Forwarding Entry 237 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public 238 How the DST Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule 238 Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications 239 Add a Port Triggering Service 239...243 Disable Port Triggering 243 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat 244 Chapter 18 DST Router Troubleshooting Contact Geek Squad 247 Quick Tips 248 Sequence to Restart Your Network 248 Check Ethernet Cable ...
Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use WPS With the Push Button Method 215 Use WPS ... 236 Remove a Port Forwarding Entry 237 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public 238 How the DST Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule 238 Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications 239 Add a Port Triggering Service 239...243 Disable Port Triggering 243 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat 244 Chapter 18 DST Router Troubleshooting Contact Geek Squad 247 Quick Tips 248 Sequence to Restart Your Network 248 Check Ethernet Cable ...
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Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On 249 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 249 Power LED Stays Amber 250 LEDs Never Turn Off 250 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 250 Cannot Log In to the DST Router 250 Cannot Access ... Internet Browsing 253 Changes Not Saved 254 WiFi Connectivity 254 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 254 Test the LAN Path to Your DST Router 255 Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device 255 Chapter 19 DST Adapter Troubleshooting LEDs Are Off When the DST Adapter Is ...
Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On 249 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 249 Power LED Stays Amber 250 LEDs Never Turn Off 250 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 250 Cannot Log In to the DST Router 250 Cannot Access ... Internet Browsing 253 Changes Not Saved 254 WiFi Connectivity 254 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 254 Test the LAN Path to Your DST Router 255 Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device 255 Chapter 19 DST Adapter Troubleshooting LEDs Are Off When the DST Adapter Is ...
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Package contents Ethernet cables (2) Power cord (varies by region) Hardware Setup 11 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Unpack Your DST Router and DST Adapter Your package contains the following items. R7300 DST router DST6501 DST adapter Antennas (3) Figure 1.
Package contents Ethernet cables (2) Power cord (varies by region) Hardware Setup 11 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Unpack Your DST Router and DST Adapter Your package contains the following items. R7300 DST router DST6501 DST adapter Antennas (3) Figure 1.
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DST router top and front view Hardware Setup 12 LEDs USB 3.0 port WPS and DST Adapter Sync button with LED Geek Squad Setup and Support button with LED Figure 2. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router Hardware Features DST Router Front Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on top and a USB 3.0 port is located on the front of the DST router.
DST router top and front view Hardware Setup 12 LEDs USB 3.0 port WPS and DST Adapter Sync button with LED Geek Squad Setup and Support button with LED Figure 2. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router Hardware Features DST Router Front Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on top and a USB 3.0 port is located on the front of the DST router.
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...is off . The USB 2 LED is starting. • Solid white. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router LEDs and Front Panel Buttons The LEDs on device is corrupted. • Off. The DST router is for the USB 2.0 port on the front panel. The port is operating. ...USB storage device. No device is ready. • Blinking. Hardware Setup 13 The DST router detected an Ethernet cable connection to connect. • Off. A USB device is plugged in to the router and clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is now safe to this Ethernet port....
...is off . The USB 2 LED is starting. • Solid white. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router LEDs and Front Panel Buttons The LEDs on device is corrupted. • Off. The DST router is for the USB 2.0 port on the front panel. The port is operating. ...USB storage device. No device is ready. • Blinking. Hardware Setup 13 The DST router detected an Ethernet cable connection to connect. • Off. A USB device is plugged in to the router and clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is now safe to this Ethernet port....
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... Squad Support. • Blinking white. For information about how to sync with LED Geek Squad support is not connected. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Table 1. Geek Squad Setup and Support button with a device. • Off. Geek Squad Support is provided by phone and on... page 247. The DST router is connected to do this, see Contact Geek Squad on the web. Geek Squad agents use of the connection...
... Squad Support. • Blinking white. For information about how to sync with LED Geek Squad support is not connected. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Table 1. Geek Squad Setup and Support button with a device. • Off. Geek Squad Support is provided by phone and on... page 247. The DST router is connected to do this, see Contact Geek Squad on the web. Geek Squad agents use of the connection...
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... Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the DST router to a modem. Hardware Setup 15 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router Rear Panel The connections and buttons on page 261. • Ethernet ports. DST router rear panel Ethernet ports 1-4 WAN (Internet) port ...USB 2.0 port LED On/Off button DST Router Rear Panel Hardware Features In...
... Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the DST router to a modem. Hardware Setup 15 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router Rear Panel The connections and buttons on page 261. • Ethernet ports. DST router rear panel Ethernet ports 1-4 WAN (Internet) port ...USB 2.0 port LED On/Off button DST Router Rear Panel Hardware Features In...
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DST router product label Hardware Setup 16 Figure 4. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the DST router shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), Geek Squad Support ID, serial number, and MAC address of the DST router.
DST router product label Hardware Setup 16 Figure 4. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the DST router shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), Geek Squad Support ID, serial number, and MAC address of the DST router.