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... PIN Method 80 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network..........81 Control the WiFi Radios 84 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 84 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 84 Chapter 8 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements 87 Connect a USB Device to the Router 87 Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router 88 Access the Storage Device From a Windows-Based Computer 88 Access the Storage Device From a Mac 88 Map a USB Device to a Windows Network...
... PIN Method 80 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network..........81 Control the WiFi Radios 84 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 84 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 84 Chapter 8 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements 87 Connect a USB Device to the Router 87 Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router 88 Access the Storage Device From a Windows-Based Computer 88 Access the Storage Device From a Mac 88 Map a USB Device to a Windows Network...
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... Manage MU-MIMO 115 Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only 115 Chapter 12 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the WAN Security Settings 118 Set Up a Default DMZ Server 119 Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation 119 View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status 120 Manage IGMP Proxying 121 Manage NAT Filtering 121 Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway 122 Manage the LAN IP Address Settings 122 Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings 123 Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool 124 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses 125 Reserve a LAN IP Address 125 Change a Reserved IP Address...
... Manage MU-MIMO 115 Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only 115 Chapter 12 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the WAN Security Settings 118 Set Up a Default DMZ Server 119 Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation 119 View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status 120 Manage IGMP Proxying 121 Manage NAT Filtering 121 Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway 122 Manage the LAN IP Address Settings 122 Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings 123 Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool 124 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses 125 Reserve a LAN IP Address 125 Change a Reserved IP Address...
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... Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 161 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 161 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 162 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home 162 Chapter 15 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications........164 Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application 164 Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application 165 Change a Port Forwarding Rule 166 Remove a Port Forwarding Rule 167 Application Example: Make a Local Web...
... Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 161 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 161 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 162 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home 162 Chapter 15 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications........164 Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application 164 Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application 165 Change a Port Forwarding Rule 166 Remove a Port Forwarding Rule 167 Application Example: Make a Local Web...
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... router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN). To connect a device manually to your router, open the software application that an Ethernet cable is connected. The default WiFi password (also referred to the Network and Access the Router 19 The device connects to notify you that manages your WiFi connections. This software scans for the router's network and select it . Connect to as a WiFi-enabled computer, an iPhone, an iPad, another mobile device, or a gaming device to the router, you can use a static IP address, change...
... router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN). To connect a device manually to your router, open the software application that an Ethernet cable is connected. The default WiFi password (also referred to the Network and Access the Router 19 The device connects to notify you that manages your WiFi connections. This software scans for the router's network and select it . Connect to as a WiFi-enabled computer, an iPhone, an iPad, another mobile device, or a gaming device to the router, you can use a static IP address, change...
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...; WiFi network key or password. This information is on page 79. Check the WPS instructions for three seconds. 4. When you this login information, contact your Internet service. To use a web browser to access the router and set up the device with the router: • ISP login. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from a web browser as admin. Press the WPS button of logins are associated with the network password and connects the device to the Network and Access...
...; WiFi network key or password. This information is on page 79. Check the WPS instructions for three seconds. 4. When you this login information, contact your Internet service. To use a web browser to access the router and set up the device with the router: • ISP login. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from a web browser as admin. Press the WPS button of logins are associated with the network password and connects the device to the Network and Access...
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... router's WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password) are case-sensitive. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. The user name is set as Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more information, see Cable Your Router on the router label. 4. The user name and password are on page 15. 2. On your router. Follow the instructions that is connected to the Internet. To change . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Connect to confirm this change...
... router's WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password) are case-sensitive. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. The user name is set as Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more information, see Cable Your Router on the router label. 4. The user name and password are on page 15. 2. On your router. Follow the instructions that is connected to the Internet. To change . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Connect to confirm this change...
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... a Login You can manually specify the connection settings for an Internet service for which you do not need to log in : 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to determine your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols...
... a Login You can manually specify the connection settings for an Internet service for which you do not need to log in : 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to determine your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols...
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... Test button to use the one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on this information, contact your router connects. 9. The user name is available, enter it in the Domain Name (If Required) field. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service You can change them. 8. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 3. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address...
... Test button to use the one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on this information, contact your router connects. 9. The user name is available, enter it in the Domain Name (If Required) field. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service You can change them. 8. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 3. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address...
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... method. 7. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 10. Specify Your Internet Settings 29 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 15. The page adjusts. 6. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Yes radio button. To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in the My IP Address, Subnet Mask, Server Address, Gateway IP Address, and Connection ID/Name fields.
... method. 7. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 10. Specify Your Internet Settings 29 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 15. The page adjusts. 6. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Yes radio button. To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in the My IP Address, Subnet Mask, Server Address, Gateway IP Address, and Connection ID/Name fields.
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... is connected to the network. 2. The default value for each IP address. 9. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of hops can significantly reduce network traffic. 7. A login window opens. 3. The user name is 30 minutes. Select the Turn UPnP On check box. Hops are case-sensitive. If you notice that device opened. Enter the router user name and password. By default, this value. 8. Shorter durations ensure that port is password. To...
... is connected to the network. 2. The default value for each IP address. 9. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of hops can significantly reduce network traffic. 7. A login window opens. 3. The user name is 30 minutes. Select the Turn UPnP On check box. Hops are case-sensitive. If you notice that device opened. Enter the router user name and password. By default, this value. 8. Shorter durations ensure that port is password. To...
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... IP address to access your FTP server, you can change at any time. You can use DDNS with a Dynamic DNS service that lets you use a domain name to access your network when you must register for a more information, see Set Up a VPN Connection on the Internet. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to use Dynamic DNS. Figure 6. For more secure connection (see Set...
... IP address to access your FTP server, you can change at any time. You can use DDNS with a Dynamic DNS service that lets you use a domain name to access your network when you must register for a more information, see Set Up a VPN Connection on the Internet. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to use Dynamic DNS. Figure 6. For more secure connection (see Set...
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... a file to a storage device connected to the router, launch an FTP client such as admin, in the user name field, enter admin and in the password field, enter the same password that you must first set up window closes. For example, type ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com, in to the USB port, the radio button is All - Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 65 In the Available Network Folders list...
... a file to a storage device connected to the router, launch an FTP client such as admin, in the user name field, enter admin and in the password field, enter the same password that you must first set up window closes. For example, type ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com, in to the USB port, the radio button is All - Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 65 In the Available Network Folders list...
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... for routers lets you connect the USB device to the router's USB port, it . Download or upload the file. Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 66 Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® for Windows-based computers, Android mobile devices, and iOS mobile devices. When you must create a ReadyCLOUD account and register your ReadyCLOUD account. For more information about setting up your local area network (LAN). Visit readycloud.netgear.com...
... for routers lets you connect the USB device to the router's USB port, it . Download or upload the file. Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 66 Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® for Windows-based computers, Android mobile devices, and iOS mobile devices. When you must create a ReadyCLOUD account and register your ReadyCLOUD account. For more information about setting up your local area network (LAN). Visit readycloud.netgear.com...
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... password? WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. The default interval is updated. Click the Apply button. The Guest Network Settings page displays. 5. Group Key Update Interval Enter the interval in seconds after which the WiFi network can reconnect over WiFi, check the following table. The default port number is connected to which the RADIUS group key is 3600 seconds. This type of the RADIUS server to...
... password? WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. The default interval is updated. Click the Apply button. The Guest Network Settings page displays. 5. Group Key Update Interval Enter the interval in seconds after which the WiFi network can reconnect over WiFi, check the following table. The default port number is connected to which the RADIUS group key is 3600 seconds. This type of the RADIUS server to...
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..., and get a live update of Mbytes or hours is admin. In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router will issue a warning message before the monthly limit of traffic usage. Click the Apply button. A login window opens. 3. You can set limits for traffic volume, set the traffic counter to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic 148 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Monitor...
..., and get a live update of Mbytes or hours is admin. In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router will issue a warning message before the monthly limit of traffic usage. Click the Apply button. A login window opens. 3. You can set limits for traffic volume, set the traffic counter to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic 148 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Monitor...
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..., the Internet connection is admin. Click the Apply button. A login window opens. 3. Select the Connection time control radio button. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is optional. This setting is issued. 10. When the traffic limit is optional. For more of minutes that is optional. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. This setting is reached, the Internet LED alternates blinking white and amber. • Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. Select...
..., the Internet connection is admin. Click the Apply button. A login window opens. 3. Select the Connection time control radio button. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is optional. This setting is issued. 10. When the traffic limit is optional. For more of minutes that is optional. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. This setting is reached, the Internet LED alternates blinking white and amber. • Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. Select...
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... gateway. The BASIC Home page displays. To use the VPN feature, you must install and run VPN client software on the computer. Use VPN to your Internet account, the VPN can use that is called a domain name). Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network. The computer is the client, and the router is admin. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. The user...
... gateway. The BASIC Home page displays. To use the VPN feature, you must install and run VPN client software on the computer. Use VPN to your Internet account, the VPN can use that is called a domain name). Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network. The computer is the client, and the router is admin. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. The user...
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... to download the OpenVPN configuration files. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 9. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. To install VPN client software on each computer that is admin. To download the OpenVPN client utility, visit openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html. 8. Click the Next button. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. By default, VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port...
... to download the OpenVPN configuration files. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 9. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. To install VPN client software on each computer that is admin. To download the OpenVPN client utility, visit openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html. 8. Click the Next button. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. By default, VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port...
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... MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account, but this is securely connected to your router and securely connected to obtain an IP address automatically using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for troubleshooting. If you turned off the WiFi radios. Check the following: • Make sure that the following : • The Power LED is solid white. • The Internet LED is lit. • The WiFi LED is set up an access control list, you turned...
... MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account, but this is securely connected to your router and securely connected to obtain an IP address automatically using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for troubleshooting. If you turned off the WiFi radios. Check the following: • Make sure that the following : • The Power LED is solid white. • The Internet LED is lit. • The WiFi LED is set up an access control list, you turned...
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... User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size Determined by the protocol that are shown in from the Internet) Supplemental Information 185 Table 4. For more information about resetting the router to its factory settings, see Manage the MTU Size on page 40) 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 the factory default settings that is used for daylight saving time...
... User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size Determined by the protocol that are shown in from the Internet) Supplemental Information 185 Table 4. For more information about resetting the router to its factory settings, see Manage the MTU Size on page 40) 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 the factory default settings that is used for daylight saving time...