Netgear D6000-100PES manual

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    350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, C A 95134 USA Mar ch 2015 202-11386-01 N600 WiFi DSL Modem Rout er Model D3600 A C750 WiFi DSL Modem R out er Model D6000 User Manual[...]

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    2 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Suppor t Thank you f or selecting NET GEAR pr oducts. After inst alling your device, loc ate the serial number on the label of your pr oduc t and use it to r egist er your pr oduc t at https ://my .net gear .com . Y ou must r egist er your pr oduct bef or e you can use NET GEAR telephone support . NETGEAR r[...]

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    3 Cont ents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router Unpack Y our Modem Rout er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 T op P anel with LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Back P anel with P orts, Buttons, DC C onnector , an[...]

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    4 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Use WPS with the Push Button M ethod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Use WPS with the PIN Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Manage the WiFi Settings and WiF i Security of the Guest Network . . . . . . . . . 67 Set Up and Enab[...]

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    5 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Chapter 7 Share a USB Printer Install the P rint er Driver and Cable the Print er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Download the Re adySHARE Print er Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Install the R eadySHARE P rint er Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    6 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Manage the Configur ation File of the Modem R outer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Back Up the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Res tor e the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    7 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Changes Ar e No t Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 T r oubleshoo t the WiFi Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 T r oubleshoo t Y our Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    8 1 1. Har dwar e Over view of the Modem Rout er This manual describes the following models: • NETGEAR ® N600 WiFi DSL Modem Router , Model D3600 . Provides two radios with WiFi connection speeds up to 1 300 Mbps per radio for a total aggregate throughput of 600 Mbps. The 2.4 GHz radio supports 802.1 1n and the 5 GHz radio supports 802.1 1na. ?[...]

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    Hardw ar e Overview of the Modem Router 9 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Unpack Y our Modem Rout er Y our package contains the following items. Power adapter Ethernet cable Phone cable ADSL filter Modem router (varies by region) (varies by region) (D6000 shown) Figure 1. Package contents for the modem router Y our package might contain mor[...]

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    Hardw ar e Overview of the Modem Router 10 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s T op P anel with LEDs The modem router displays status LEDs on top. Figure 2. Modem router top panel with LEDs The following table describes the LEDs from right to left and their behavior . For information about how to troubleshoot with the LEDs, see T roubleshoot wi[...]

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    Hardw ar e Overview of the Modem Router 11 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Back P anel with P or ts, Butt ons, DC Connec t or , and Ant ennas Ethernet Ethernet LAN DC power LAN ports Reset and WPS button connector ADSL port USB port 1 through3 port 4 or W AN port WiFi On/Off button The following figure shows the ports, button, DC connector [...]

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    Hardw ar e Overview of the Modem Router 12 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components: • Antenna . One fixed antenna that you can swivel in any direction. • DC power connector . Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power connector . • USB [...]

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    Hardw ar e Overview of the Modem Router 13 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Bott om P anel Pr oduc t Label The product label on the bottom panel of the modem router lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), serial number , and MAC address of the modem router. Figure 5. Modem router product label[...]

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    14 2 2. Inst all and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network This chapter describes how you can install and access the modem router and its network. The chapter contains the following sections: • Position Y our Modem Router • Before Y ou Connect to the Modem Router • Set Up Y our Modem Router for DSL Service • Set Up Y our Modem Router fo[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 15 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s P osition Y our Modem Rout er The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However , the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical plac[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 16 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Bef or e Y ou Connect to the Modem R out er During and after installation, you can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings of your computer s[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 17 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s T ypes of L ogins Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when. T ypes of logins: • ISP login . The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave [...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 18 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information that you need to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the following information to set up your modem router: • The ISP [...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 19 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Cable the Modem Rout er f or DSL Ser vice and Acc ess the Modem Rout er ADSL Ph o ne Line The following figure shows the cabling of your modem router for DSL service. Figure 7. Modem router cabling for DSL service  T o connect your modem router to a [...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 20 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 8. Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods: • Ethernet cable . Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a yellow Ethernet port on the modem router. The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable. Y our com[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 21 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s • Clear the browser cache. • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), either change the computer to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router through DHCP , or change the IP address of the com[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 22 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 16. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify a full scan to let the Setup Wizard find the PVC protocol. The screen that displays might ask you if you need the Setup Wizard to do a full scan to find the PVC protocol. If this screen does not displa[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 23 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Note: The option for the Ethernet cable connection that is stated onscreen applies to a cable or fiber Internet connection only (see Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service on page 26). T ake one of the following actions: • If you already [...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 24 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s T ake one of the following actions: • If your ISP assigned you a fixed (static) IP address, do the following: a. Select the Ye s radio button. b. Click the Next button. c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address [...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 25 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s c. Enter the MAC address of the computer or router with which you previously were able to connect to the Internet. Y ou might find the MAC address on the product label of your device. Enter the MAC address in the AABBCCDDEEFF format, not in the AA:BB:CC[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 26 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Set Up Y our Modem Rout er f or Cable or Fiber Ser vice Y ou can install your modem router for cable or fiber (Ethernet W AN) service or for DSL service. If you use a cable or fiber modem, follow the procedure that is described in this section. If you u[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 27 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug it into an electrical outlet. W ait for the Power LED to light solid green, which takes about 80 seconds. (The Power LED lights solid green for about 20 seconds and then blinks for about one minu[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 28 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 9. If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following: • Make sure that the computer is connected to the yellow LAN1, LAN2, or LAN3 Ethernet port or over WiFi to the modem router. • Make sure that the Power LED of the modem router is lit g[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 29 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 13. Change the default W AN connection method: a. Select xDSL . b. From the Physical W AN T ype menu, select Ethernet W AN . c. Click the Apply button. 14. If the computer is disconnected from the modem router, reconnect the computer to the modem router[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 30 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 15. Select ADV ANCED > Setup Wizard . 16. Select the Ye s radio button. 17. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard starts and searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. If the Internet connection[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 31 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Note: The option for power-cycling the modem router that is stated onscreen applies to a DSL Internet connection only (see Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service on page 18). T ake one of the following actions: • If the yellow Ethernet cable is full[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 32 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s T ake one of the following actions: • If your ISP assigned you a fixed (static) IP address, do the following: a. Select the Ye s radio button. b. Click the Next button. c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address [...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 33 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s c. Enter the MAC address of the computer or router with which you previously were able to connect to the Internet. Y ou might find the MAC address on the product label of your device. Enter the MAC address in the AABBCCDDEEFF format, not in the AA:BB:CC[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 34 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays a dashboard that lets you see the status [...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 35 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s A login screen displays. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. In the upper[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 36 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. T ype the old password. 7. T ype the new password twice. 8. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. Let the Modem R out er Aut omatically Updat e Its Firmw are When you set up your modem router and are connected to the Internet, the modem r[...]

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    Install and Acc ess the Modem Rout er and Its Network 37 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s This process might take a few minutes. If the modem router detects new firmware, the modem router displays a message at the top of the screen. 6. Click the message. 7. T o upgrade the modem router with the latest firmware, click the Ye s button. After t[...]

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    38 3 3. Manage the Int ernet Settings Manually This chapter describes how you can manage the Internet settings of the modem router manually . Usually , the quickest way to set up the modem router is to allow the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection when you first access the modem router with an Internet browser . For a cable[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 39 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Use the Setup Wizar d After Initial Setup Whether you use DSL, cable, or fiber service, you can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your modem router. If you use cable or fiber service, the default connection method must be Et[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 40 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s • Cable of fiber connection . 6. Select the Ye s radio button. If you select the No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup screen (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 44). 7. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet co[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 41 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 8. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify a full scan to let the Setup Wizard find the PVC protocol. The screen that might display asks you if you need the Setup Wizard to do a full scan to find the PVC protocol. If this screen does not display , continue with[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 42 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s T ake one of the following actions: • If your setup includes a DSL modem, power-cycle the DSL modem: a. Unplug your DSL modem’s power , leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. b. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, remov[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 43 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s T ake one of the following actions: • If your ISP assigned you a fixed (static) IP address, do the following: a. Select the Ye s radio button. b. Click the Next button. c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. d[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 44 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 1 1. If the Congratulations! screen still does not display and the modem router still does not connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Review all your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and entered everything correctly . b. Run the Setup Wi[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 45 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Account Name (If Required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP . This name might also be called the host name. If you do not know the account name, leave this field blank. By default, [...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 46 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 8. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. 9. Click the T est button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see T roubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 191. Use Static IP Address Enter the IP address[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 47 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Specif y an Int ernet Connec tion That Uses a Login and PPP oE Ser vice If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your [...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 48 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. From the Encapsulation menu, select PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) . 8. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Login Enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address. Password Enter the password tha[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 49 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 9. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. 10. Click the T est button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see T roubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 191. Idle T imeout (In Minutes) T o change the[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 50 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Specif y an Int ernet Connec tion That Uses a Login and PPP oA Ser vice If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your [...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 51 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. From the Encapsulation menu, select PPPoA (PPP over A TM) . 8. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Login Enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address. Password Enter the password that yo[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 52 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 9. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. 10. Click the T est button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see T roubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 191. Manage the MTU Siz e The maximum transmis[...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 53 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • Y ou experience problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. These web-based applications might [...]

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    Manage the Internet Settings Manually 54 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s  T o change the MTU size: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. T ype http://www.routerlogin.net . A login screen displays. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin . The def[...]

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    55 4 4. Manage the WiFi Netw ork Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the WiFi network settings of the modem router. The chapter includes the following sections: • Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network • Use WPS to Add a Device to the W iFi Network • Manage the WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of th[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 56 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network The modem router comes with preset security . This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory . The preset SSID and[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 57 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings.[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 58 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Settings screen. Field Description Region Selection Region From the menu, select the region in which the modem router operates. Note: It might not be legal to operate the modem router in a region other than the region[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 59 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Security Options This information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA2-PSK [AES]). If you must change the WiFi security , select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem rout[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 60 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Name (SSID) The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays. The default SSID is also printed on the product label (see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 13). Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default SSID. If [...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 61 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. If you connected over WiFi to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network. 8. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new settings. If you cannot connect over WiF[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 62 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Configur e WEP Legac y WiFi Security Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WP A-PSK and WP A2-PSK. WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the modem router is capable of speeds of up 300 [...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 63 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 8. From the Authentication T ype menu, select one of the following types: • Automatic . Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication. • Shared Key . Clients can use only Shared Key authentication. 9. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encry[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 64 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following: • If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides. Some WiFi devices aut[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 65 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > WPS Wizard . The screen displays a description of the WPS method. 6. Click the Next button. By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected. 7. Either click the button onscre[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 66 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Use WPS with the PIN Method T o use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the modem router’s WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect.  T o let a WiFi device join the modem router’ s WiFi network using WPS with the PI[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 67 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 10. Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password. When the modem router establishes a WPS connection, the WPS LED lights solid green again and the Add WPS Client screen displays a confirmation message. 1[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 68 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s  T o set up and enable a guest network: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. T ype http://www.routerlogin.net . A login screen displays. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin [...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 69 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 5. In one of the Network Profiles tables, select the radio button for the guest network (either in the 2.4 GHz band or in the 5 GHz band) that you want to enable and set up. 6. Enable the guest network and configure its WiFi settings as described in the following table. Fie[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 70 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s (continued) • WP A2-PSK [AES] . WP A2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WP A2 and support only WP A. Select WP A2 to allow 802.1 1n devices to connect to the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. If your[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 71 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. 8. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the guest network. If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following: • If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area, disc[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 72 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s IMPORT ANT : The WiFi mode of the guest WiFi network depends on the W iFi mode of the main WiFi network. For you to be able to configure WEP in the guest WiFi network, first configure the mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps. For information about configuring the[...]

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    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 73 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 8. From the Encryption Strength menu in the Security Encryption (WEP) section, select the encryption key size: • 64-bit . Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption. • 128-bit . Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption. This selection provides stro[...]

  • Page 74

    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 74 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios If you used the WiFi On/Off button to turn of f the WiFi radios, you cannot log in to the modem router to turn them back on. Y ou must press the WiFi On/Off button again for two seconds to turn the WiFi radios back on.  T o enable or dis[...]

  • Page 75

    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 75 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. Do one of the following in the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, Advanced Wireless Settings (5GHz a/n) section, or both sections: • T urn off the radio . Clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box. If both radios are disabled, the WiFi LED turns [...]

  • Page 76

    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 76 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s By default, the Enable Router’s PI N check box is selected and the modem router’s PIN is enabled. For enhanced security , you can disable the modem router’s PIN by clearing the Enable Router ’ s PI N check box. However , when you disable the modem router’s PIN, WP[...]

  • Page 77

    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 77 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s  T o manage advanced WiFi features: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. T ype http://www.routerlogin.net . A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is ad[...]

  • Page 78

    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 78 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Except for the description of 20/40 MHz coexistence, the descriptions in the table (not the settings onscreen) apply to both the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section and the Advanced Wireless Settings (5GHz a/n) section. Field Description Enable 20/40 MHz Coexi[...]

  • Page 79

    Manage the WiFi Network Settings 79 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s  T o disable WMM QoS: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. T ype http://www .routerlogin.net . A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin . The def[...]

  • Page 80

    80 5 5. Contr ol Acc ess t o the Int ernet The modem router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up Parental Controls • Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites • Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and App[...]

  • Page 81

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 81 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Set Up P ar ental C ontr ols The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen, your browser goes to the Parental Controls website, where you can learn more about Parental Controls. T o set up Parental Controls, you must download the genie app. Fi[...]

  • Page 82

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 82 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the genie app. 8. Open the genie app and select Parental Controls . Live Parental Controls automatically starts. 9. Click the Next button, read the note, and click the Next button again. Because Live Parental Cont[...]

  • Page 83

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 83 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s a. Complete the fields. b. Click the Next button. After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays. 1 1. Select a radio button for a filtering level and click the Next button.[...]

  • Page 84

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 84 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 12. Click the T ake me to the status screen button. Parental Controls are now set up for the modem router. 13. T o enable Parental Controls, click the Enable Live Parental Controls button.[...]

  • Page 85

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 85 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Use K ey wor ds t o Block Internet Sit es Y ou can block keywords and domains (websites) to prevent certain types of HTTP traf fic from accessing your network. By default, keyword blocking is disabled and no domains are blocked. Set Up Blocking Y ou can set up blocking of [...]

  • Page 86

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 86 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. In the Keyword Blocking section, specify how the modem router applies keyword blocking: • Per Schedule . The modem router applies keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firew[...]

  • Page 87

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 87 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. In the Block sites containing these keywords or domain names field, select the keyword or domain that you want to remove. 7. Click the Delete Keyword button. The keyword or domain is removed from the blocked list. 8. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. R e[...]

  • Page 88

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 88 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > Security > Block Sites .[...]

  • Page 89

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 89 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Manage Simple Outbound Fir ewall Rules f or Ser vices and Applications A firewall protects one network (the trusted network, such as your LAN) from another (the untrusted network, such as the Internet), while allowing communication between the two. The modem router provide[...]

  • Page 90

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 90 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. In the Service Blocking section, specify how the modem router applies outbound rules: • Per Schedule . T he modem router applies o utbound rules according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewal[...]

  • Page 91

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 91 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 9. Specify which devices on your LAN (or LAN users) are affected by the rule, based on their IP address: • Only This IP Address . Enter the required address in the Start field to apply the rule to a single device on your LAN. • IP Address Range . Enter the required add[...]

  • Page 92

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 92 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. If this is the first time that you add an outbound firewall rule, in the Service Blocking section, specify how the modem router applies outbound rules: • Per Schedule . T he modem router applies o utbound rules according to a schedule that you set. For more informatio[...]

  • Page 93

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 93 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 10. Specify a new outbound rule as described in the following table. Field Description Protocol Select the protocol ( TCP or UDP ) that is associated with the service or application. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP . Starting Port Enter the start port for the service or [...]

  • Page 94

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 94 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. In the Service T able, select the radio button for the rule. 7. Click the Edit button. The Block Services Setup screen displays. 8. Change the settings. For more information about the settings, see Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application on pag[...]

  • Page 95

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 95 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 5. Select ADV ANCED > Security > Block Services . The following figure shows two rules in the Service T able. 6. In the Service T able, select the radio button for the rule. 7. Click the Delete button. The rule is removed from the Service T able. Set Up a Schedule f [...]

  • Page 96

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 96 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > Security > Schedule . 6. Set up the schedule for blocking: • Days to Block . Select the check box for each day that you want to block access or specify that blocking occurs on every day b[...]

  • Page 97

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 97 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Set Up a WiFi Ac ces s List and Manage WiFi Ac c ess By default, any WiFi device that is configured with the correct SSID is allowed access to your WiFi network. For increased security , you can restrict access to the WiFi network to allow only specific WiFi devices based [...]

  • Page 98

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 98 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 8. In the Device Name field, enter a name for the WiFi device. 9. In the MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the WiFi device. Tip: Y ou can also select a device from the A vailable Wireless Cards table by selecting the corresponding radio button. 10. Click the Add [...]

  • Page 99

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 99 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > W irele[...]

  • Page 100

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 100 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > W ireless Settings . The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displ[...]

  • Page 101

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 101 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. Select the T urn Email Notification On check box. 7. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Send alerts and logs through e-mail Send to This E-mail Address Enter the email address to which logs and alerts must be sent. Y our Outgoing [...]

  • Page 102

    Contr ol Acces s to the Int ernet 102 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 8. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. Logs are sent automatically . If the log fills before the specified time, it is sent. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the modem router memory . If the modem router cannot email the log and the log buf fer fill[...]

  • Page 103

    103 6 6. Shar e a St or age Device This chapter describes how to access and manage a storage device attached to your modem router. ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB storage device connected to the modem router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.) Note: Y ou can use the USB port on the modem router only to c[...]

  • Page 104

    Share a S t or age Device 104 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s USB Devic e R equir ements The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the modem router supports, visit http://kbserver .netgear .com/readyshare . Some USB external hard drives and flash drives re[...]

  • Page 105

    Share a S t or age Device 105 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Y ou must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the modem router. When you connect the USB device to the USB port of the modem router, it might take up to two minutes before the USB device is ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all comp[...]

  • Page 106

    Share a S t or age Device 106 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Back Up Windows Comput ers with R e adySHARE V ault The modem router comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your home. Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the modem router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup. The following operating syst[...]

  • Page 107

    Share a S t or age Device 107 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 5. Click Partition Layout and set the number of partitions that you want to use. 6. Click the Options button. The Partition options display . 7. Select the GUID Partition T able or Master Boot Record radio button. 8. For the format, select Mac OS Extended (Journaled) . 9. Click t[...]

  • Page 108

    Share a S t or age Device 108 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s If you plan to back up a large amount of data, see Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data on page 107. 2. Insert your USB storage drive into the USB port on the modem router. Note: If your USB device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the m[...]

  • Page 109

    Share a S t or age Device 109 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings . 6. Specify access to the storage device: • Network De[...]

  • Page 110

    Share a S t or age Device 110 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. Use F TP Within Y our Network File T ransfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) large files faster . Note: For information about using FTP to access a storage device over the Internet, see Chapter 8, A[...]

  • Page 111

    Share a S t or age Device 111 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. View Network F olders on a Devic e Y ou can view or change the network folders on a USB storage device connected to the modem router.  T o view network folders: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device th[...]

  • Page 112

    Share a S t or age Device 112 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s • Folder Name . Full path of the network folder . • V olume Name . V olume name from the storage device. • T otal Space and Free Space . The current utilization of the storage device. Add a Network F older on a St or age Device Y ou can add network folders on a storage devi[...]

  • Page 113

    Share a S t or age Device 113 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s If this screen does not display , your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. 8. From the USB Device menu, select the USB drive. Note: Best practise is not to attach more than one drive to the USB port (for example, through [...]

  • Page 114

    Share a S t or age Device 114 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings . 6. Click the Edit button. 7. Change the settings in the[...]

  • Page 115

    Share a S t or age Device 115 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Saf ely R emov e a USB Devic e Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the USB port on the modem router, log in to the modem router, and take the drive offline.  T o remove a USB device safely: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is con[...]

  • Page 116

    116 7 7. Shar e a USB Print er The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your modem router. Y ou can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer • Download the Rea[...]

  • Page 117

    Share a USB P rint er 117 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Install the P rinter Driv er and Cable the Print er Some USB printer manufacturers (for example, HP and Lexmark) request that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do so.  T o install the driver and cable the printer: 1. On each computer o[...]

  • Page 118

    Share a USB P rint er 118 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Install the R eadySHARE P rint er Utility Y ou must install the ReadySHARE Printer utility on each computer that will share the printer . After you install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on your computer .  T o install the utility: 1. If necessary , unzip t[...]

  • Page 119

    Share a USB P rint er 119 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer . If you do not see the USB printer displayed in the screen, you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work. 5. Select the printer and click the Connect but[...]

  • Page 120

    Share a USB P rint er 120 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s  T o print and release the printer to any computer on the network: 1. T o print your document, use the print feature in your application. The NETGEAR USB Control Center automatically connects your computer to the USB printer and prints the document. If another computer is already [...]

  • Page 121

    Share a USB P rint er 121 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Use the Scan F eatur e of a Multifunc tion USB Print er If your USB printer supports scanning, you can also use the USB printer for scanning. For example, the USB printer displayed in the Windows Printers and Faxes window is ready for print jobs.  T o use the scan feature of a mul[...]

  • Page 122

    Share a USB P rint er 122 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Change NE T GE AR USB Contr ol Cent er Settings Y ou can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. Y ou can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the printer connection.  T o turn off automatic NETGEAR USB Co[...]

  • Page 123

    Share a USB P rint er 123 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Change the NET GEAR USB Contr ol Cent er Language  T o change the language: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The main screen displays. 2. Select T ools > Configuration . The Control Center - Configuration screen displays. 3. From the Language menu, select a langua[...]

  • Page 124

    124 8 8. Acc ess St or age Devic es Thr ough the Int ernet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet and a personal domain name to access a USB storage device that is attached to the USB port of the modem router when you are not home. If you know the IP address of the modem router (and the IP address did not change), you can also access the USB st[...]

  • Page 125

    Acces s St or age Devices Thr ough the Internet 125 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses. This means that the IP address can change at any time. Y ou can use the IP [...]

  • Page 126

    Acces s St or age Devices Thr ough the Internet 126 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Set Up Dynamic DNS For you to be able to set up Dynamic DNS on the modem router, you need an account with a Dynamic DNS provider .  T o set up Dynamic DNS: 1. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose URLs are in the Serv[...]

  • Page 127

    Acces s St or age Devices Thr ough the Internet 127 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 9. In the Host Name field, type the host or domain name that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. 10. In the User Name field, type the user name for your Dynamic DNS account. This is the name that you use to log in to your account, not your host name.[...]

  • Page 128

    Acces s St or age Devices Thr ough the Internet 128 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings . 6. Select the FTP (via Internet) check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. 8. T o limit access to the admin user , do the following: a. Click [...]

  • Page 129

    Acces s St or age Devices Thr ough the Internet 129 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Acc ess S t or age Devic es Thr ough the Int ernet with F TP If you attached a storage device to the modem router, before you can access the storage device through the Internet with FTP , you must first set it up (see Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet o[...]

  • Page 130

    130 9 9. Manage the W AN and LA N Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the W AN and LAN network settings of the modem router. The chapter includes the following sections: • Manage the ADSL Settings • Change the T ype of Physical WAN Connection • Manage the WAN Security Settings • Set Up a Default DMZ Server • Manage [...]

  • Page 131

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 131 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Manage the ADSL Settings NETGEAR recommends that you use the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard to detect the DSL connection and automatically set up the modem router (see Set Up Y our Modem Router for DSL Service on page 18). If you are technically experienced and are su[...]

  • Page 132

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 132 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Note: The DSL mode menu, PVC Settings section, and ATM Traffic Class section display only if the selection from the Physical WAN Type menu is ADSL2+ , which it is by default. For information about selecting the type of physical WAN connection, see Change the Type [...]

  • Page 133

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 133 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s d. For the VCI, enter a number between 32 and 65535, as indicated by your ISP . The default setting is 38. 9. If your ISP provided you A TM traffic class parameters, specify some or all of the following settings, depending on the information that your ISP gave you[...]

  • Page 134

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 134 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. From the Physical W AN T ype menu, select one of the following options: • Ethernet W AN . The modem router uses the W AN Ethernet port for a cable or fiber connection. The ADSL port is shut down. the LAN 4 Ethernet port is not available for a LAN connection b[...]

  • Page 135

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 135 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Set Up a Def ault DMZ Ser ver The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address T ranslation (NA T). The modem router is programmed to recognize some of thes[...]

  • Page 136

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 136 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Manage IGMP P r o xying and VPN P ass- Thr ough IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, leave it disabled, which is the default setting[...]

  • Page 137

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 137 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Manage NA T Filt ering Network Address T ranslation (NA T) determines how the modem router processes inbound traffic. Secured NA T protects computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or m[...]

  • Page 138

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 138 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCE[...]

  • Page 139

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 139 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. In the IP Address field, enter the LAN IP address for the modem router. 7. In the IP Subnet Mask , enter the LAN subnet mask for the modem router. 8. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. If you changed the LAN IP address of the modem router, you ar[...]

  • Page 140

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 140 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > Setup > LAN Set[...]

  • Page 141

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 141 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. Click the Edit button. The Edit screen displays. 8. Change the settings. 9. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. R emov e a R eser ved IP Addr ess Entry Y ou can remove a reserved IP address entry .  T o remove a reserved IP address entry: 1. La[...]

  • Page 142

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 142 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > Setup > LAN Setup . The LAN Setup screen displays. 6. In the Device Name [...]

  • Page 143

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 143 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. This check box is selected by default. 7. Specify the range of IP addresses that the modem router assigns: • In the Starting IP Address field, enter the lowest number in the range. This IP ad[...]

  • Page 144

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 144 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Note: If you disable the DHCP server and no other DHCP server is available on your network, you must set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the modem router.  T o disable the built-in DHCP server: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a co[...]

  • Page 145

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 145 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s In this case, you must define a static route, instructing your modem router that 134.177.0.0 is accessed through the ISDN modem router at 192.168.1.100. Here is an example: • Through the destination IP address and IP subnet mask, specify that this static route a[...]

  • Page 146

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 146 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. T o make the route private, select the Private check box. A private static route is not reported through the Routing Information Protocol (RIP). 8. T o prevent the route from becoming active after you click the Apply button, clear the Active check box. In some [...]

  • Page 147

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 147 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Change a St atic Rout e Y ou can change an existing static route.  T o change a static route: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. T ype http://www .routerlogin.net . A login screen displays. 3. Enter[...]

  • Page 148

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 148 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes . The Static Routes screen displays. 6. In the Static Routes table, select the radio button to the left of the route that you want to remove. 7. Click the Delete button. The[...]

  • Page 149

    Manage the W AN and L AN Network Settings 149 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. Enter the advertisement period in minutes. The advertisement period specifies how often the modem router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points[...]

  • Page 150

    150 10 10. Manage the Modem Rout er and Monit or the T r affic This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining your modem router and monitor the network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the Firmware of the Modem Router • Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router • Return t[...]

  • Page 151

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 151 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Updat e the Firmw are of the Modem R out er The modem router firmware is stored in flash memory . Y ou can check to see if new firmware is available and update the modem router to the new firmware. Y ou can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download [...]

  • Page 152

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 152 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 8. V erify that the modem router runs the new firmware version: a. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. b. T ype http://www .routerlogin.net . A login screen displays. c. Enter the user name and passwo[...]

  • Page 153

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 153 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s b. Navigate to the firmware file. The file ends in .bin . An example of a firmware file name is D6000-V1.0.0.23_1.0.1.bin . c. Select the firmware file. 9. Click the Upload button. W ARNING: T o avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt t[...]

  • Page 154

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 154 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select [...]

  • Page 155

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 155 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. Click the Restore button. The configuration is uploaded to the modem router. When the restoration is complete, the modem router reboots. This process takes about one minute. W ARNING: T o avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the r[...]

  • Page 156

    Reset button Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 156 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for about eight seconds. Note: If you release the button too quickly, you activate WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) rather than reset the modem router to factory default settings. [...]

  • Page 157

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 157 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > Administration > Backup Settings . The Backup Settings screen displays. 6. Click the Erase button. 7. T o confirm the action, click the Ye s button. The configuration is reset to factory default s[...]

  • Page 158

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 158 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The information onscreen uses the following color coding: • A green flag indicates that a link is up. • A red X indicates that a link is down. • An amber exclamation mark indicates that a WiFi network is disabled. The following table describes the fi[...]

  • Page 159

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 159 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s GUI Language V ersion The version of the modem router firmware. If you upgrade the firmware on modem router, the version changes. LAN Port The settings of the LAN port. For information about how to configure the LAN settings, see Manage the Modem Router ?[...]

  • Page 160

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 160 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Wireless AP Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network is enabled. If the 2.4 GHz band is disabled but the 5 GHz band is enabled, the WiFi LED on the front of the modem router lights green. If both radios are off, the WiFi LED is of f too. Broad[...]

  • Page 161

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 161 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s View the T r affic Statistics Y ou can view the traf fic statistics for the ports of the modem router, change the polling frequency , and stop traffic polling.  T o view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router: 1. Launch an Internet bro[...]

  • Page 162

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 162 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > ADV ANCED [...]

  • Page 163

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 163 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s  T o change the traffic statistics polling frequency or stop polling: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. T ype http://www .routerlogin.net . A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name a[...]

  • Page 164

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 164 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s View or Change a PPP oE or PPP oA Int ernet Connec tion Y ou can view information about a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet connection of the modem router and establish or terminate such a connection. This information displays only if the modem router connects to th[...]

  • Page 165

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 165 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop-up screen. Field Description Connection T ime The time elapsed since the connection was established. Connection Status The status can be Connected or Disconnected. Negotiation The negoti[...]

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    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 166 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The following screen shows the fields for an established TCP/IP connection with DHCP . The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop-up screen. Field Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem rou[...]

  • Page 167

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 167 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Manage the Ac tivit y Log The log is a detailed record of the websites users on your network accessed or attempted to access and many other modem router actions. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. Y ou can also manage which activities are logged. Vie[...]

  • Page 168

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 168 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The Logs screen shows the following information: • Action . The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed. • Source . The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, or website for this log ent[...]

  • Page 169

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 169 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s View Devices Cur r ently on the Network Y ou can view the active wired devices, 2.4 GHz WiFi devices, and 5 GHz WiFi devices in the network. If you do not recognize a WiFi device, it might be an intruder . If it is an intruder , make sure that your WiFi se[...]

  • Page 170

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 170 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Manage the Modem Rout er Remot ely The remote management feature lets you access your modem router securely over the Internet to view or change its settings. Y ou need to know the modem router’s W AN IP address to use this feature. For information about [...]

  • Page 171

    Manage the Modem Rout er and Monitor the T raffic 171 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. Select the T urn Remote Management On check box. 7. In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the modem router’ s remote management: Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external[...]

  • Page 172

    172 11 1 1. Manage P or t For war ding and Po r t T riggering Y ou can use outbound firewall rules, port forwarding, and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic for services and applications. Y ou need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Serv[...]

  • Page 173

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 173 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Manage P or t For war ding to a L ocal Ser ver f or Ser vices and Applications If a server is part of your network, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server . For example, you might want to make a local web server , FTP server , or[...]

  • Page 174

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 174 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 8. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 9. From the Service Name menu, select the service or application. If the service or application that you want to add is not in the list, create a port forwarding rule with a custom service or ap[...]

  • Page 175

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 175 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 4. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin . The default password is password . The user name and password are case-sensitive. 5. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 6. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Set[...]

  • Page 176

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 176 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 10. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. The rule is added to the table on the Port Forwarding / Port T riggering screen. Change a P or t For war ding Rule Y ou can change an existing port forwarding rule.  T o change a port forwarding rule: [...]

  • Page 177

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 177 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 6. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 7. In the table, select the radio button next to the service or application name. 8. Click the Edit Service button. The Ports - Custom Services screen displays. 9. Change the settings. For more [...]

  • Page 178

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 178 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port T riggering . The following figure shows two port forwarding rules. 6. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 7. In the table, select th[...]

  • Page 179

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 179 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Dynamic DNS makes it much easier to access a server from the Internet because you can enter the name in the Internet browser . Otherwise, you must know the IP address that the ISP assigned, which typically changes. How the Modem Rout er Implements the P or t[...]

  • Page 180

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 180 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance, enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). See Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play [...]

  • Page 181

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 181 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. Click the Add Service button. 8. Specify a new port triggering rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table. Field Description Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application. Service User From the Service[...]

  • Page 182

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 182 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Change a P or t T riggering Rule Y ou can change an existing port triggering rule.  T o change a port triggering rule: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. T ype http://www .routerlogin.net . A [...]

  • Page 183

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 183 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s For more information about the settings, see Add a Port T riggering Rule on page 180. 10. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. The changed rule displays in the Port T riggering Portmap T able on the Port Forwarding / Port T riggering screen. R e[...]

  • Page 184

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 184 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s 7. In the Port T riggering Portmap T able, select the radio button next to the service or application name. 8. Click the Delete Service button. The rule is removed from the Port T riggering Portmap T able. Specif y the Time-Out P eriod f or P ort T riggering[...]

  • Page 185

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 185 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Disable P or t T riggering By default, port triggering is enabled. Y ou can disable port triggering temporarily without removing any port triggering rules.  T o disable port triggering: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is [...]

  • Page 186

    Manage P ort For warding and P or t T riggering 186 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s The following sequence shows the effects of this port triggering rule: 1. Y ou open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer . 2. Y our IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port number of 6667, the [...]

  • Page 187

    187 12 12. T r oubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear .com for product and contact information. This chapter contains the following sections: • Quick Tips for [...]

  • Page 188

    T r oubleshooting 188 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Quick Tips f or T r oubleshooting The following table includes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. T able 3. Quick tips for troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Y our network is unresponsive or does not function normally . Restart your network: 1. T urn off and unplug the[...]

  • Page 189

    T r oubleshooting 189 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s T roubleshoot with the LEDs When you turn on the power , the LEDs light as described here. 1. When power is first applied, the Internet LED lights solid green for about 20 seconds and then starts blinking. 2. After approximately 25 seconds after turning on the power , the following occur[...]

  • Page 190

    T r oubleshooting 190 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Ethernet LED Is Off If the Ethernet LED does not light when you connect a device, check the following: • The Ethernet cable connections are secure at the modem router and at the hub or device. • The power is turned on to the connected hub or device. • Y ou are using the correct cab[...]

  • Page 191

    T r oubleshooting 191 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s T roubleshoot the Int ernet Connec tion If your modem router cannot access the Internet, check the DSL connection, then the W AN TCP/IP connection. T r oubleshoot the DSL Link If your modem router is unable to access the Internet, first determine whether the DSL link with the service pro[...]

  • Page 192

    T r oubleshooting 192 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Int ernet LED Is Off If the Internet LED is off, the modem router cannot connect to the Internet. V erify the following: • Check that your login credentials are correct or that the information you entered for the ISP connection is correct (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on[...]

  • Page 193

    T r oubleshooting 193 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s • Y our ISP might check for your computer ’s host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name. For more information, see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 44. • If your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and[...]

  • Page 194

    T r oubleshooting 194 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s  T o reconnect if your PPPoE or PPPoA connection does not function: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. T ype http://www .routerlogin.net . A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. [...]

  • Page 195

    T r oubleshooting 195 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s Changes Ar e Not Sav ed If the modem router does not save the changes that you make in the web management interface, do the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another screen or tab or your changes are lost. • Click the Re[...]

  • Page 196

    T r oubleshooting 196 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s T roubleshoot Y our Network Using the Ping Utilit y Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply . Y ou can easily troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your comp[...]

  • Page 197

    T r oubleshooting 197 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s T est the P ath fr om Y our Comput er t o a Remot e Device After you verify that the LAN path works correctly , test the path from your computer to a remote device: 1. From the Windows toolbar , click the Start button and select Run . 2. In the field provided, type ping -n 10 IP address [...]

  • Page 198

    198 A A. Supplement al Inf ormation This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • T echnical and Environmental Specifications[...]

  • Page 199

    Supplemental Inf ormation 199 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s F ac t ory Settings Y ou can return the modem router to its factory default settings (see Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 155). The following table shows the factory default settings. T able 4. Factory default settings Feature Default Behavior Rout[...]

  • Page 200

    Supplemental Inf ormation 200 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s VPN pass-through Enabled for IPSec, PPTP , and L2TP Main WiFi network Country/region V aries by region WiFi radios Enabled SSID name See product label Broadcast SSID Enabled (both radios) Wireless isolation Disabled (both radios) Security WP A2-PSK (AES) WiFi network key (passphr[...]

  • Page 201

    Supplemental Inf ormation 201 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s T echnical and Envir onment al Specifications General WiFi settings Radio transmission power 100 percent 20/40 MHz coexistence Enabled Fragmentation length 2346 CTS/RTS threshold 2347 Preamble mode • 2.4 GHz band: Long Preamble • 5 GHz band: Automatics WPS settings Router ’[...]

  • Page 202

    Supplemental Inf ormation 202 N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem R outer s LAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, RJ-45 WA N 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, RJ-45 WiFi Maximum WiFi signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.1 1 standard. See the footnote for the table in Factory Settings on page 199. Radio data rates Auto rate sensing Data encoding standards • IEEE 802.1 1a[...]