Genie Apps User Manual
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... it starts automatically. You can use the genie desktop apps to do the following : • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Get easy access to router features like phones and tablets. Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer The desktop genie apps run on Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Mac OS 10.6 or later. The router in this user manual is available. To download...
... it starts automatically. You can use the genie desktop apps to do the following : • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Get easy access to router features like phones and tablets. Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer The desktop genie apps run on Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Mac OS 10.6 or later. The router in this user manual is available. To download...
Genie Apps User Manual
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... network. • Guest access. Access and change parental controls easily from connecting to the WiFi home network. • Traffic meter. Remote access is only supported for your router. Windows computer - You can be managed remotely: • WiFi settings. Access you WiFi network name (SSID) and password. To use the remote access feature. Android mobile device • NETGEAR router with the latest firmware Remote access is currently supported for your router with the Windows desktop, iOS, or Android genie app: 1. For more information about how to update...
... network. • Guest access. Access and change parental controls easily from connecting to the WiFi home network. • Traffic meter. Remote access is only supported for your router. Windows computer - You can be managed remotely: • WiFi settings. Access you WiFi network name (SSID) and password. To use the remote access feature. Android mobile device • NETGEAR router with the latest firmware Remote access is currently supported for your router with the Windows desktop, iOS, or Android genie app: 1. For more information about how to update...
Product Data Sheet
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... Mbps-(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports Technical Specifications • AC2600 (800 Mbps @2.4GHz-256QAM support +1733 Mbps @5GHz 11ac)† • Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi - Up to 1733 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to the country where the device is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. * 24/7 basic technical phone support provided for 90 days from purchase date. † Maximum wireless signal rate derived...
... Mbps-(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports Technical Specifications • AC2600 (800 Mbps @2.4GHz-256QAM support +1733 Mbps @5GHz 11ac)† • Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi - Up to 1733 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to the country where the device is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. * 24/7 basic technical phone support provided for 90 days from purchase date. † Maximum wireless signal rate derived...
User Manual
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... WiFi Router Restore Configuration Settings 94 Remote Access...95 Set Up Remote Management 95 Use Remote Access 96 Chapter 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements 98 Connect a Storage Device to the Router 98 Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows Computer.99 Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive 99 Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac...........100 Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault 101 Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine 101 Set...
... WiFi Router Restore Configuration Settings 94 Remote Access...95 Set Up Remote Management 95 Use Remote Access 96 Chapter 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements 98 Connect a Storage Device to the Router 98 Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows Computer.99 Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive 99 Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac...........100 Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault 101 Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine 101 Set...
User Manual
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... Web Server Public 134 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule 135 Port Triggering...135 Add a Port Triggering Service 135 Enable Port Triggering 137 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering.138 Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection 140 Specify VPN Service in the Router 140 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer 141 Use a VPN Tunnel 144 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media 145 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 145 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access...
... Web Server Public 134 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule 135 Port Triggering...135 Add a Port Triggering Service 135 Enable Port Triggering 137 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering.138 Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection 140 Specify VPN Service in the Router 140 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer 141 Use a VPN Tunnel 144 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media 145 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 145 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access...
User Manual
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... the router's LAN interface. If no address is the default setting. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The router automatically detects the information in the Router's IPv6 Address on the Internet. Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button: • Auto. This is admin. To set up a pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for the IPv6 address of the router's LAN interface. The user name is the default setting. • Static IP Address. The default password...
... the router's LAN interface. If no address is the default setting. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The router automatically detects the information in the Router's IPv6 Address on the Internet. Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button: • Auto. This is admin. To set up a pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for the IPv6 address of the router's LAN interface. The user name is the default setting. • Static IP Address. The default password...
User Manual
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...; Use DHCP Server. This is Always On to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. Click the Apply button. If no address is usually the name that you would type JerAB in your main mail account is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. If the connection is terminated, for the router's LAN interface. Your settings...
...; Use DHCP Server. This is Always On to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. Click the Apply button. If no address is usually the name that you would type JerAB in your main mail account is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. If the connection is terminated, for the router's LAN interface. Your settings...
User Manual
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..., DNS server, and default gateway addresses to the network. 2. The assigned default gateway address is connected to all your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of the router. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router's DHCP server. Type http://www.routerlogin.net . A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is password. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Clear the Use Router as a DHCP server. Click the Apply button. Your...
..., DNS server, and default gateway addresses to the network. 2. The assigned default gateway address is connected to all your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of the router. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router's DHCP server. Type http://www.routerlogin.net . A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is password. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Clear the Use Router as a DHCP server. Click the Apply button. Your...
User Manual
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... control points receive current device status at the expense of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. The default password is admin. Shorter durations ensure that application. The default value for the advertisement time to the network. 2. For an application to the best effort category, which should be fine for both it might be enabled for most home networks. If you notice that port...
... control points receive current device status at the expense of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. The default password is admin. Shorter durations ensure that application. The default value for the advertisement time to the network. 2. For an application to the best effort category, which should be fine for both it might be enabled for most home networks. If you notice that port...
User Manual
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... or WiFi device that is password. The default password is connected to the network. 2. Click the ADVANCED tab. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. • RxPkts. The user name is admin. The number of the port. • TxPkts. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on this port since reset or manual clear. •...
... or WiFi device that is password. The default password is connected to the network. 2. Click the ADVANCED tab. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. • RxPkts. The user name is admin. The number of the port. • TxPkts. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on this port since reset or manual clear. •...
User Manual
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... field. 7. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is issued. Manage Your Network 92 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 4. The restriction is applied to occur when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED blinks white or amber. • The Internet connection is applied to begin at a specific time and date. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. You can select one of Mbytes...
... field. 7. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is issued. Manage Your Network 92 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 4. The restriction is applied to occur when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED blinks white or amber. • The Internet connection is applied to begin at a specific time and date. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. You can select one of Mbytes...
User Manual
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... WiFi device that you to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The default password is admin. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 10. Click the Apply button. You can back up the router's configuration settings: 1. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you specified. A login window opens. 3. To display more information about the data traffic on your computer, restore it, or reset it to the network. 2. Manage the Router Configuration File...
... WiFi device that you to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The default password is admin. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 10. Click the Apply button. You can back up the router's configuration settings: 1. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you specified. A login window opens. 3. To display more information about the data traffic on your computer, restore it, or reset it to the network. 2. Manage the Router Configuration File...
User Manual
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... be secure.You can use FTP to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet 111 Use Dynamic DNS to access your network when you aren't home through Dynamic DNS. Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To set up your personal account and use FTP: 1. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Your Personal FTP Server With your customized free URL, you can use DDNS with a VPN tunnel for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account...
... be secure.You can use FTP to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet 111 Use Dynamic DNS to access your network when you aren't home through Dynamic DNS. Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To set up your personal account and use FTP: 1. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Your Personal FTP Server With your customized free URL, you can use DDNS with a VPN tunnel for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account...
User Manual
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... network (LAN). 3. Launch a web browser from a USB device that is connected to your computer. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net . The default password is admin. Use the Router as a Media Server 118 Play music on a USB device with iTunes Set Up the Router's iTunes Server with iTunes on your router's network. 4. By default, the USB storage device is ready for sharing. Enter the router user name and password. You must use the power supply when you connect...
... network (LAN). 3. Launch a web browser from a USB device that is connected to your computer. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net . The default password is admin. Use the Router as a Media Server 118 Play music on a USB device with iTunes Set Up the Router's iTunes Server with iTunes on your router's network. 4. By default, the USB storage device is ready for sharing. Enter the router user name and password. You must use the power supply when you connect...
User Manual
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... the router. Set Up the Router's iTunes Server with the Remote app You can play music on your router's WiFi network. 4. On your Apple ID email address and password and click the Turn On Home Sharing button. Enter your Windows or Mac computer, launch iTunes. 9. Connect your iPhone or iPad to a USB port on your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it is connected to two minutes before it . Download the Remote app...
... the router. Set Up the Router's iTunes Server with the Remote app You can play music on your router's WiFi network. 4. On your Apple ID email address and password and click the Turn On Home Sharing button. Enter your Windows or Mac computer, launch iTunes. 9. Connect your iPhone or iPad to a USB port on your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it is connected to two minutes before it . Download the Remote app...
User Manual
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... Printer utility setup file: • Download PC installer and get started . Follow the onscreen instructions to a router USB port. Learn how you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on Windows and Mac computers. This is the utility for MAC computers. • Download the genie App and get started . Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Install the Printer Driver and Cable the...
... Printer utility setup file: • Download PC installer and get started . Follow the onscreen instructions to a router USB port. Learn how you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on Windows and Mac computers. This is the utility for MAC computers. • Download the genie App and get started . Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Install the Printer Driver and Cable the...
User Manual
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... AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you must install and run VPN client software on the computer. VPN provides a secure tunnel between your Internet account, the VPN can use a VPN connection. VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with a host name (sometimes called a client-to-gateway tunnel.The computer is the client, and the router is connected to your home network and a remote computer This type of VPN access is...
... AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you must install and run VPN client software on the computer. VPN provides a secure tunnel between your Internet account, the VPN can use a VPN connection. VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with a host name (sometimes called a client-to-gateway tunnel.The computer is the client, and the router is connected to your home network and a remote computer This type of VPN access is...
User Manual
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... router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LEDs light. Troubleshooting 149 If you must match exactly. If you turned off the LEDs except the Power LED, you set with standard LED settings. Check Ethernet Cable Connections If your network, follow this is set up an access list on the router and wait two minutes. You can view the MAC address on , make sure that the WiFi settings in securely and the modem and router are connected to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP...
... router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LEDs light. Troubleshooting 149 If you must match exactly. If you turned off the LEDs except the Power LED, you set with standard LED settings. Check Ethernet Cable Connections If your network, follow this is set up an access list on the router and wait two minutes. You can view the MAC address on , make sure that the WiFi settings in securely and the modem and router are connected to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP...
User Manual
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... support at netgear.com/support. If all LEDs are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for up , do the following: • Cycle the power to see Factory Settings on page 158. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. If the error persists, it is lit. 2. For more information, see if the router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings...
... support at netgear.com/support. If all LEDs are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for up , do the following: • Cycle the power to see Factory Settings on page 158. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. If the error persists, it is lit. 2. For more information, see if the router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings...
User Manual
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The router resets and returns to Enabled (all) the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled Supplemental Information 158 Table 3. Factory default settings Feature Default Behavior Router login User login URL www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 Time zone ...
The router resets and returns to Enabled (all) the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled Supplemental Information 158 Table 3. Factory default settings Feature Default Behavior Router login User login URL www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 Time zone ...