Genie Apps User Manual
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Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Clear the Enable Autostart check box. To use WiFi or an Ethernet wired connection. To log in to your router so that you can use the genie app to display the genie app screen. If you are using a smartphone or tablet, you want to your router settings with an Ethernet cable. 2. NETGEAR genie Apps Install the NETGEAR genie Desktop...
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Clear the Enable Autostart check box. To use WiFi or an Ethernet wired connection. To log in to your router so that you can use the genie app to display the genie app screen. If you are using a smartphone or tablet, you want to your router settings with an Ethernet cable. 2. NETGEAR genie Apps Install the NETGEAR genie Desktop...
Genie Apps User Manual
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... tap Login. NETGEAR genie Apps Use Desktop genie to Export the Router's WiFi Settings to a USB Device You can even allow guest access for a specific length of the screen. Open the app that you use to a USB storage device. Locate your WiFi settings to manage your router supports a guest WiFi network, you can view and change the settings. The router user name is admin and the default password is password. Open the app that you use your desktop or in a file...
... tap Login. NETGEAR genie Apps Use Desktop genie to Export the Router's WiFi Settings to a USB Device You can even allow guest access for a specific length of the screen. Open the app that you use to a USB storage device. Locate your WiFi settings to manage your router supports a guest WiFi network, you can view and change the settings. The router user name is admin and the default password is password. Open the app that you use your desktop or in a file...
Genie Apps User Manual
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... the Wireless Settings tab selected. 6. If a newer firmware version is registered. Use Desktop genie to Update the Router Firmware You can check for new firmware for your WiFi connections. 2. Select Router Settings. 5. If prompted, enter the router user name and password. Locate your desktop or in the Windows taskbar. Follow the onscreen instructions to the latest version. To check for firmware updates. Administration and Troubleshooting 51 Your product is available, click the Next button...
... the Wireless Settings tab selected. 6. If a newer firmware version is registered. Use Desktop genie to Update the Router Firmware You can check for new firmware for your WiFi connections. 2. Select Router Settings. 5. If prompted, enter the router user name and password. Locate your desktop or in the Windows taskbar. Follow the onscreen instructions to the latest version. To check for firmware updates. Administration and Troubleshooting 51 Your product is available, click the Next button...
Product Data Sheet
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... AC5300 Router (R8500) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 12.44 x 10.39 x 2.40 in (316 x 264 x 61 mm) • Weight: 3.70 lb (1680 g) Key Features • Smart Connect intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device • Load Balancing distributes WiFi devices ensuring usage of both router and client device to be trademarks of their respective holder(s). MU-MIMO firmware upgrade not...
... AC5300 Router (R8500) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 12.44 x 10.39 x 2.40 in (316 x 264 x 61 mm) • Weight: 3.70 lb (1680 g) Key Features • Smart Connect intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for every device • Load Balancing distributes WiFi devices ensuring usage of both router and client device to be trademarks of their respective holder(s). MU-MIMO firmware upgrade not...
User Manual
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... 6 Network Settings View or Change WAN Settings 67 Set Up a Default DMZ Server 68 Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation 69 View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status 71 Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings 71 Change the Router's Device Name 73 Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns 74 Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router 75 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses 76 Reserve an IP Address 76 Edit a Reserved IP Address 77 Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry 77 Custom Static Routes 78 Set Up a Static Route 78 Edit a Static Route 80...
... 6 Network Settings View or Change WAN Settings 67 Set Up a Default DMZ Server 68 Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation 69 View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status 71 Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings 71 Change the Router's Device Name 73 Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns 74 Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router 75 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses 76 Reserve an IP Address 76 Edit a Reserved IP Address 77 Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry 77 Custom Static Routes 78 Set Up a Static Route 78 Edit a Static Route 80...
User Manual
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... NETGEAR USB Control Center 159 Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center 160 Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out 160 Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection 162 Specify VPN Service in the Router 162 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer 163 Use a VPN Tunnel 166 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media 168 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 168 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 168 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router...
... NETGEAR USB Control Center 159 Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center 160 Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out 160 Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection 162 Specify VPN Service in the Router 162 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer 163 Use a VPN Tunnel 166 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media 168 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 168 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 168 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router...
User Manual
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... static IP address setting (special deployment by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Before you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in the network are using the settings described here. Follow the onscreen instructions. Use a Web Browser to Access the Router When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser to access the router to view or change the router's WiFi settings, use a web browser to access the router and set up your router manually...
... static IP address setting (special deployment by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Before you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in the network are using the settings described here. Follow the onscreen instructions. Use a Web Browser to Access the Router When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser to access the router to view or change the router's WiFi settings, use a web browser to access the router and set up your router manually...
User Manual
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... DNS servers that is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on page 24.) 7. 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 IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on your home network (the LAN). 8. The user name and password are saved. In the IPv6 Address/Prefix Length fields, specify the static...
... DNS servers that is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on page 24.) 7. 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 IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on your home network (the LAN). 8. The user name and password are saved. In the IPv6 Address/Prefix Length fields, specify the static...
User Manual
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...; Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point on page 94 • Use the Router in Bridge Mode on page 81 • Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. This chapter includes the following sections: • View or Change WAN Settings on page 67 • Set Up a Default DMZ Server on page 68 • Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation on page 69 • Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings on page 71 • Change the Router's Device Name...
...; Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point on page 94 • Use the Router in Bridge Mode on page 81 • Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. This chapter includes the following sections: • View or Change WAN Settings on page 67 • Set Up a Default DMZ Server on page 68 • Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation on page 69 • Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings on page 71 • Change the Router's Device Name...
User Manual
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... address (the router's LAN IP address) • DNS server IP address (the router's LAN IP address) Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the same subnet as a DHCP server. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net . Clear the Use Router as the router. 7. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of the router. The assigned default gateway address is admin. A login window opens. 3. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Click the Apply button. Network Settings 75 Enter the router user name and password...
... address (the router's LAN IP address) • DNS server IP address (the router's LAN IP address) Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the same subnet as a DHCP server. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net . Clear the Use Router as the router. 7. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of the router. The assigned default gateway address is admin. A login window opens. 3. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Click the Apply button. Network Settings 75 Enter the router user name and password...
User Manual
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... device and the router's Internet port from the table. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box. The default password is admin. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Note If your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for IPTV and Internet service, follow those directions. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is removed from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. The user name is password. Click the Delete button. The route is connected...
... device and the router's Internet port from the table. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box. The default password is admin. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Note If your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for IPTV and Internet service, follow those directions. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is removed from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. The user name is password. Click the Delete button. The route is connected...
User Manual
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... category, which ports (internal and external) that 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 value for both it might be enabled or disabled. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of WMM QoS, WMM must be fine for each IP address. WMM QoS is 30 minutes. The user name and password are the...
... category, which ports (internal and external) that 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 value for both it might be enabled or disabled. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of WMM QoS, WMM must be fine for each IP address. WMM QoS is 30 minutes. The user name and password are the...
User Manual
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... Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in the Round up data volume for extra data volume when you to begin at a specific time and date. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is applied to occur when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED blinks white or amber. • The Internet connection is reached. In the Traffic Control...
... Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in the Round up data volume for extra data volume when you to begin at a specific time and date. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is applied to occur when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED blinks white or amber. • The Internet connection is reached. In the Traffic Control...
User Manual
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... update your router's firmware, see Update the Router Firmware on your router and change its key settings. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App You can use remote access with the following: • Automatically repair common wireless network problems. • Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more information about how to update your router's firmware and download the latest genie app for Windows computers, iOS mobile devices...
... update your router's firmware, see Update the Router Firmware on your router and change its key settings. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App You can use remote access with the following: • Automatically repair common wireless network problems. • Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more information about how to update your router's firmware and download the latest genie app for Windows computers, iOS mobile devices...
User Manual
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... DNS service that the IP address can get a free account with a VPN tunnel for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. This means that lets you can change at any time. Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a secure connection. Use Dynamic DNS to identify each Internet account. You can access your home network and automatically connects you 're not home Note The router supports only...
... DNS service that the IP address can get a free account with a VPN tunnel for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. This means that lets you can change at any time. Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a secure connection. Use Dynamic DNS to identify each Internet account. You can access your home network and automatically connects you 're not home Note The router supports only...
User Manual
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... password and click the Turn On Home Sharing button. Your settings are saved. 9. The music that is on your Windows or Mac computer, launch iTunes. 10. Use the Router as a Media Server 149 Connect your iPhone or iPad to a USB port on the USB device that is ready for sharing. 6. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. Enter your router's WiFi network. 4. If your local area network (LAN...
... password and click the Turn On Home Sharing button. Your settings are saved. 9. The music that is on your Windows or Mac computer, launch iTunes. 10. Use the Router as a Media Server 149 Connect your iPhone or iPad to a USB port on the USB device that is ready for sharing. 6. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. Enter your router's WiFi network. 4. If your local area network (LAN...
User Manual
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... onscreen instructions to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file: • Download PC installer and get started . Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare. 2. This is the utility for MAC computers. • Download the genie App and get started . To install the driver and cable the printer: 1. Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility The utility works on your network that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to a router USB port. Click...
... onscreen instructions to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file: • Download PC installer and get started . Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare. 2. This is the utility for MAC computers. • Download the genie App and get started . To install the driver and cable the printer: 1. Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility The utility works on your network that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to a router USB port. Click...
User Manual
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VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to Access Your Network 162 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. To use that is the gateway. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that IP address to connect to 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 the router and enable VPN, and...
VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to Access Your Network 162 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. To use that is the gateway. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that IP address to connect to 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 the router and enable VPN, and...
User Manual
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... wirelessly connected computers must return the LEDs to their standard settings for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network When you restart your device does not power on, make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in the modem and turn on power to the router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LED lights. You can view the MAC address on the router and wait two minutes. The WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi security settings...
... wirelessly connected computers must return the LEDs to their standard settings for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network When you restart your device does not power on, make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in the modem and turn on power to the router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LED lights. You can view the MAC address on the router and wait two minutes. The WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi security settings...
User Manual
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... the Reset button to return the router to a working power outlet. • Make sure that NETGEAR supplied for a number of the router for troubleshooting. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Power LED Is Off or Blinking This could occur for this product. • If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted. Check the following : • Cycle the power to two minutes and then turns white...
... the Reset button to return the router to a working power outlet. • Make sure that NETGEAR supplied for a number of the router for troubleshooting. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Power LED Is Off or Blinking This could occur for this product. • If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted. Check the following : • Cycle the power to two minutes and then turns white...