Netgear AC2600 User Manual - Page 3

Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

Unpack Your Router

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Top View

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Rear Panel

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Turn the LEDs On or Off

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Attach the Antennas

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USB Ports on the Left Panel

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eSATA Port on the Right Panel

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Connect an eSATA Device

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Position Your Router

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Cable Your Router

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Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Connect to the Network

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Wired Connection

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WiFi Connection Using WPS

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WiFi Connection

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Label

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Types of Logins

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Use a Web Browser to Access the Router

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Log In to the Router

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Automatic Internet Setup

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Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers

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Access the Router With NETGEAR genie Apps

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Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard

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Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

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Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login

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Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login

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Specify IPv6 Internet Connections

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Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses

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Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection

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Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection

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Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection

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Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection

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Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection

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Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection

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Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection

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Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection

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Change the MTU Size

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Enable British Telcom IGMP Proxy Support

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Netgear AC2600 User Manual - Page 3

Contents - setup

Page 3 highlights

Section	Page
Contents	3
1. Hardware Setup	8
Unpack Your Router	9
Top View	9
Rear Panel	11
Turn the LEDs On or Off	11
Attach the Antennas	12
USB Ports on the Left Panel	12
eSATA Port on the Right Panel	13
Connect an eSATA Device	13
Position Your Router	13
Cable Your Router	14
2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router	16
Connect to the Network	17
Wired Connection	17
WiFi Connection Using WPS	17
WiFi Connection	17
Label	18
Types of Logins	18
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router	18
Log In to the Router	18
Automatic Internet Setup	19
Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers	20
Access the Router With NETGEAR genie Apps	22
3. Specify Your Internet Settings	23
Use the Internet Setup Wizard	24
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection	24
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login	24
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login	26
Specify IPv6 Internet Connections	27
Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses	28
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection	29
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection	30
Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection	31
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection	33
Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection	34
Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection	35
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection	36
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection	38
Change the MTU Size	39
Enable British Telcom IGMP Proxy Support	41
4. Control Access to the Internet	42
Set Up Parental Controls	43
Allow or Block Access to Your Network	44
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites	45
Block Services From the Internet	46
Delete Keywords From the Blocked List	48
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer	48
Manage Network Access Control Lists	49
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services	50
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications	51
Set Up IP-MAC Binding	53
5. Network Settings	54
View or Change WAN Settings	55
Set Up a Default DMZ Server	56
Change the Router’s Device Name	57
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings	57
Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns	59
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router	61
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses	61
Reserve an IP Address	61
Edit a Reserved IP Address	62
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry	63
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections	63
Specify Basic WiFi Settings	64
Change the WiFi Mbps Settings	66
Change the WiFi Password or Security Level	67
Enable or Disable WiFi 160 MHz	67
Set Up a Guest WiFi Network	68
Control the WiFi Radios	69
Use the WiFi On/Off Button	70
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios	70
Set Up a WiFi Schedule	71
Specify WPS Settings	72
Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point	73
Use the Router in Bridge Mode	74
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group	76
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group	77
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group	78
Set Up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port	79
6. Optimize Performance	81
Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management	82
Enable Dynamic QoS	82
Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update	83
Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database	83
Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics	84
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play	85
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service	86
7. Manage Your Network	87
Update the Router Firmware	88
Change the admin Password	88
Set Up Password Recovery	89
Recover the admin Password	90
View Router Status	90
Display Internet Port Statistics	92
Check the Internet Connection Status	93
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity	94
View Devices Currently on the Network	95
Monitor Internet Traffic	95
Manage the Router Configuration File	97
Back Up Settings	97
Erase the Current Configuration Settings	97
Restore Configuration Settings	98
Remote Access	99
Set Up Remote Management	99
Use Remote Access	100
Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App	100
8. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router	101
USB Device Requirements	102
Connect a Storage Device to the Router	102
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows Computer	103
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive	103
Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac	104
Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault	104
Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine	105
Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac	105
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data	105
Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a USB Hard Disk	106
Use FTP Within the Network	107
View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device	108
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device	110
Edit a Network Folder on a Storage Device	111
Safely Remove a USB Device	111
9. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet	113
Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS	114
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet	114
Your Personal FTP Server	115
Set Up Your Personal FTP Server	115
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account	116
Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created	117
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings	118
Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet	119
Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD	119
Create a ReadyCLOUD Account	119
Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD	120
Download Files Onto a USB Storage Device	121
Download Files	122
Change the Download Settings	123
Send Downloader Email Notifications	123
Manage Downloader Tasks	124
View Photos on Your USB Device With Kwilt	125
10. Use the Router as a Media Server	127
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings	128
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server	128
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With iTunes	129
Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With the Remote App	130
Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo	132
Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo	132
Play Videos on TiVo	133
Play Music or View Photos on TiVo	133
11. Share a USB Printer	134
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer	135
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility	135
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility	135
Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center	137
View or Change the Status of a Printer	137
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer	138
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings	138
Turn Off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center	138
Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center	139
Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out	139
12. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports	140
Port Forwarding to a Local Server	141
Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server	141
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service	142
Edit a Port Forwarding Service	143
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry	143
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public	144
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule	144
Port Triggering	145
Add a Port Triggering Service	145
Enable Port Triggering	147
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat	147
13. Use VPN to Access Your Network	149
Set Up a VPN Connection	150
Specify VPN Service in the Router	150
Install OpenVPN Software	151
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer	151
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer	154
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device	154
Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device	155
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer	156
Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media	158
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home	158
Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router	158
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router	159
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home	160
Change VPN Pass-Through Settings	160
14. Troubleshooting	162
Quick Tips	163
Sequence to Restart Your Network	163
Check Ethernet Cable Connections	163
WiFi Settings	163
Network Settings	163
Troubleshoot With the LEDs	163
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On	163
Power LED Is Off or Blinking	164
Power LED Stays Amber	164
LEDs Never Turn Off	164
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off	165
WiFi LED Is Off	165
You Cannot Log In to the Router	165
You Cannot Access the Internet	166
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing	167
Changes Are Not Saved	167
Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity	168
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility	168
Test the LAN Path to Your Router	168
Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device	169
15. Supplemental Information	170
Factory Settings	171