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... connect quickly & make sure you covered. Now includes remote access to ensure your home network. EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to create FTP server PAGE 4 OF 7 VPN SUPPORT-Secure access to your...site filtering for all your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and management is safe while VPN online. Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Data Sheet R7300DST Ease Of Use Start enjoying your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ...
... connect quickly & make sure you covered. Now includes remote access to ensure your home network. EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to create FTP server PAGE 4 OF 7 VPN SUPPORT-Secure access to your...site filtering for all your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to make sure installation and management is safe while VPN online. Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Data Sheet R7300DST Ease Of Use Start enjoying your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ...
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Genie also allows you to easily monitor, connect & control your home network from home. With NETGEAR genie you setup your NETGEAR WiFi Router & connect all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with your device to keep WiFi signal at its optimal strength • ...reliable connection that just blast the Wi-Fi signals in all of your WiFi devices. Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Data Sheet R7300DST Beamforming+-For More Reliable Connections Unlike typical Wi-Fi routers that is locked in your network • EZ Mobile Connect-Scan QR code to connect...
Genie also allows you to easily monitor, connect & control your home network from home. With NETGEAR genie you setup your NETGEAR WiFi Router & connect all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with your device to keep WiFi signal at its optimal strength • ...reliable connection that just blast the Wi-Fi signals in all of your WiFi devices. Nighthawk DST-AC1900 DST Router & DST Adapter Data Sheet R7300DST Beamforming+-For More Reliable Connections Unlike typical Wi-Fi routers that is locked in your network • EZ Mobile Connect-Scan QR code to connect...
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You can visit www.netgear.com/support to chat online or call 1-800-GeekSquad. The R7300DST (R7300 DST router and DST6501 DST adapter) comes with setup and support via phone and web from Geek Squad for one year from your product, get help, ...setup and support are trademarks of purchase. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST...
You can visit www.netgear.com/support to chat online or call 1-800-GeekSquad. The R7300DST (R7300 DST router and DST6501 DST adapter) comes with setup and support via phone and web from Geek Squad for one year from your product, get help, ...setup and support are trademarks of purchase. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST...
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your DST Router and DST Adapter 11 DST Router Hardware Features 12 DST Router Front Panel 12 DST ...a Web Browser to Access the DST Router 28 Automatic Internet and DST Network Setup 28 Log In to the DST Router 31 Change the DST Router Language 32 Access the DST Router With NETGEAR genie Apps 32 Chapter 3 Connect to the DST Adapter Network and Access the...Cable 35 Connect to the DST Adapter Network With a WiFi Connection 35 Log In to the DST Adapter After Initial Setup 37 Chapter 4 Set Up the Encryption Key Manage DST Router's Encryption Key 39 3
Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your DST Router and DST Adapter 11 DST Router Hardware Features 12 DST Router Front Panel 12 DST ...a Web Browser to Access the DST Router 28 Automatic Internet and DST Network Setup 28 Log In to the DST Router 31 Change the DST Router Language 32 Access the DST Router With NETGEAR genie Apps 32 Chapter 3 Connect to the DST Adapter Network and Access the...Cable 35 Connect to the DST Adapter Network With a WiFi Connection 35 Log In to the DST Adapter After Initial Setup 37 Chapter 4 Set Up the Encryption Key Manage DST Router's Encryption Key 39 3
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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 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 45 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 46 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 46 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login 48 Specify...
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 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 45 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 46 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 46 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login 48 Specify...
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1. Hardware Setup 1 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your DST Router and DST Adapter • DST Router Hardware Features • DST Router Product Label • DST Adapter Hardware Features • Attach and Position the DST Router Antennas • Position Your DST Router • Cable Your DST Router • Connect the DST Adapter to the DST Router • Connect Add-On DST Adapters to the DST Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 10
1. Hardware Setup 1 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your DST Router and DST Adapter • DST Router Hardware Features • DST Router Product Label • DST Adapter Hardware Features • Attach and Position the DST Router Antennas • Position Your DST Router • Cable Your DST Router • Connect the DST Adapter to the DST Router • Connect Add-On DST Adapters to the DST Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 10
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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. Package contents Ethernet cables (2) Power cord (varies by region) Hardware Setup 11
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LEDs USB 3.0 port WPS and DST Adapter Sync button with LED Geek Squad Setup and Support button with LED Figure 2. DST router top and front view Hardware Setup 12 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.
LEDs USB 3.0 port WPS and DST Adapter Sync button with LED Geek Squad Setup and Support button with LED Figure 2. DST router top and front view Hardware Setup 12 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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...8226; Solid blue. A DST adapter is connected to the DST router's network. • Off. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router LEDs and Front Panel Buttons The LEDs on the rear panel. • Solid white. Internet • Solid white. The DST router ...is not supplied to the Ethernet port. • Blinking. The USB 2 LED is connected to the DST router. Hardware Setup 13 Power is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. The DST router detected an Ethernet cable connection to remove the attached USB storage...
...8226; Solid blue. A DST adapter is connected to the DST router's network. • Off. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router LEDs and Front Panel Buttons The LEDs on the rear panel. • Solid white. Internet • Solid white. The DST router ...is not supplied to the Ethernet port. • Blinking. The USB 2 LED is connected to the DST router. Hardware Setup 13 Power is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. The DST router detected an Ethernet cable connection to remove the attached USB storage...
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...agent: • Solid white. The DST router is provided by phone and on the WPS function and the DST adapter sync connection. Hardware Setup 14 Geek Squad Setup and Support button with LED Pressing this , see Contact Geek Squad on page 247. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model... R7300DST Table 1. After you press this button, press the WPS or WPS and DST Router Sync button on your device to connect your device ...
...agent: • Solid white. The DST router is provided by phone and on the WPS function and the DST adapter sync connection. Hardware Setup 14 Geek Squad Setup and Support button with LED Pressing this , see Contact Geek Squad on page 247. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model... R7300DST Table 1. After you press this button, press the WPS or WPS and DST Router Sync button on your device to connect your device ...
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...addition to the power connector. • Power On/Off switch. Connect the power cord that came in the following : • Power connector. Hardware Setup 15 Slide the Power On/Off switch to the On position to provide power to LAN devices. • WAN (Internet) port. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ... button. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the DST router to a modem. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router Rear Panel The connections and buttons on page 261. • Ethernet ports. For more information about using the Reset button, see Factory...
...addition to the power connector. • Power On/Off switch. Connect the power cord that came in the following : • Power connector. Hardware Setup 15 Slide the Power On/Off switch to the On position to provide power to LAN devices. • WAN (Internet) port. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ... button. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the DST router to a modem. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router Rear Panel The connections and buttons on page 261. • Ethernet ports. For more information about using the Reset button, see Factory...
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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. Figure 4. DST router product label Hardware Setup 16
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. Figure 4. DST router product label Hardware Setup 16
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Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Adapter Hardware Features The LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port are shown in the following figure. DST adapter hardware features Power On/Off switch WPS and DST Router Sync button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Hardware Setup 17 WiFi LED DST LED Power LED Ethernet LED Figure 5.
Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Adapter Hardware Features The LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port are shown in the following figure. DST adapter hardware features Power On/Off switch WPS and DST Router Sync button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Hardware Setup 17 WiFi LED DST LED Power LED Ethernet LED Figure 5.
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... off. Ethernet LED • Solid green. No device is connected to the DST adapter. • WPS and DST Router Sync button. Hardware Setup 18 Slide the switch to the On position to provide power to the Ethernet port. • Off. DST Adapter Side Panel Hardware Features The ...; Red. Pressing the Factory Reset button restores the factory default settings. • Ethernet port. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Adapter LEDs The LEDs on the DST adapter light to any other compatible DST devices using WPS, or to or to connect to DST...
... off. Ethernet LED • Solid green. No device is connected to the DST adapter. • WPS and DST Router Sync button. Hardware Setup 18 Slide the switch to the On position to provide power to the Ethernet port. • Off. DST Adapter Side Panel Hardware Features The ...; Red. Pressing the Factory Reset button restores the factory default settings. • Ethernet port. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Adapter LEDs The LEDs on the DST adapter light to any other compatible DST devices using WPS, or to or to connect to DST...
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Position the antennas for wired computers. • Place the DST router in and around your home might affect your DST router. NETGEAR recommends that you access your network anywhere within reach of your WiFi connection can limit the range. WiFi access points are DST routers...devices. • Make sure that the DST router is within the operating range of your DST router's signal. Hardware Setup 19 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Attach and Position the DST Router Antennas The DST router comes with three antennas. To attach the antennas:...
Position the antennas for wired computers. • Place the DST router in and around your home might affect your DST router. NETGEAR recommends that you access your network anywhere within reach of your WiFi connection can limit the range. WiFi access points are DST routers...devices. • Make sure that the DST router is within the operating range of your DST router's signal. Hardware Setup 19 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Attach and Position the DST Router Antennas The DST router comes with three antennas. To attach the antennas:...
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Microwaves - Fish tanks - Brick - Cable Your DST Router The following image shows how to cable your DST router: 1. Hardware Setup 20 Computers - Base of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone • Place the DST router away from electrical devices such as these : - Aluminum studs...Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to reduce interference. Ceiling fans - Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST • Place the DST router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Solid metal ...
Microwaves - Fish tanks - Brick - Cable Your DST Router The following image shows how to cable your DST router: 1. Hardware Setup 20 Computers - Base of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone • Place the DST router away from electrical devices such as these : - Aluminum studs...Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to reduce interference. Ceiling fans - Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST • Place the DST router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Solid metal ...
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... position. 7. Plug in and turn white. 6. Note: Do not plug the power cord into an outlet. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST If your modem. Connect the power cord to your DST router. 4. If no LEDs are not lit, press the LED On/Off button on your... the DST Adapter to the Internet port of the DST router to the On position. If your modem uses a battery backup, replace the battery. 3. Hardware Setup 21
... position. 7. Plug in and turn white. 6. Note: Do not plug the power cord into an outlet. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST If your modem. Connect the power cord to your DST router. 4. If no LEDs are not lit, press the LED On/Off button on your... the DST Adapter to the Internet port of the DST router to the On position. If your modem uses a battery backup, replace the battery. 3. Hardware Setup 21
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... on the DST adapter lights solid green or amber. • The DST LED on the DST adapter is red, the link performance is weak. Hardware Setup 22 If the Power LED does not light, slide the Power On/Off switch to the DST router. If the DST LED on the DST... outlet and wait for the DST adapter to connect to another electrical outlet with a faster connection. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Connect the DST Adapter to the DST Router You must cable your DST adapter into extension cords, power strips, or surge protectors. In the room...
... on the DST adapter lights solid green or amber. • The DST LED on the DST adapter is red, the link performance is weak. Hardware Setup 22 If the Power LED does not light, slide the Power On/Off switch to the DST router. If the DST LED on the DST... outlet and wait for the DST adapter to connect to another electrical outlet with a faster connection. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Connect the DST Adapter to the DST Router You must cable your DST adapter into extension cords, power strips, or surge protectors. In the room...
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... the DST adapter for the DST adapter to connect to 8 more information, see Automatic Internet and DST Network Setup on the DST router blinks. Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 DST router DST adapter DST adapter To... to improve WiFi coverage or add Ethernet, plug your DST network to the DST router. 4. Hardware Setup 23 Connect Add-On DST Adapters to the DST Router After you set up to 8 DST adapters to...router. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Log in to the DST router to update the DST adapter's firmware, WiFi settings, and encryption key.
... the DST adapter for the DST adapter to connect to 8 more information, see Automatic Internet and DST Network Setup on the DST router blinks. Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 DST router DST adapter DST adapter To... to improve WiFi coverage or add Ethernet, plug your DST network to the DST router. 4. Hardware Setup 23 Connect Add-On DST Adapters to the DST Router After you set up to 8 DST adapters to...router. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Log in to the DST router to update the DST adapter's firmware, WiFi settings, and encryption key.
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If the DST LED on the DST router lights solid blue. Hardware Setup 24 Log in to the DST router to another electrical outlet with a faster connection. 5. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Once the connection is made, the following LEDs light: • The DST LED on the ...DST adapter lights solid green or amber. • The DST LED on the DST adapter is red, the link performance is weak. For more information, see Automatic Internet and DST Network Setup on ...
If the DST LED on the DST router lights solid blue. Hardware Setup 24 Log in to the DST router to another electrical outlet with a faster connection. 5. Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Once the connection is made, the following LEDs light: • The DST LED on the ...DST adapter lights solid green or amber. • The DST LED on the DST adapter is red, the link performance is weak. For more information, see Automatic Internet and DST Network Setup on ...