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    R6100 WiFi Router AC1200 Dual Band User Manual July 2013 202-11240-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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    R6100 WiFi Router Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR
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    Your Router 11 Chapter 2 Getting Started Router Setup Preparation 13 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 13 Gather ISP Information 13 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 13 Login and Access 13 NETGEAR genie Setup 14 Use NETGEAR genie after Installation 15 Upgrade the Firmware 15
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    R6100 WiFi Router Change the MTU Size 34 LAN Setup 35 LAN TCP/IP Setup 36 Use Router as DHCP Server 37 Address Reservation 37 Role of the Router as a DHCP Server 37 Address Reservation 38 WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections 38 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 39 WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia
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    R6100 WiFi Router Internet Port 72 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 74 Specify Logs Settings 75 Manage the Configuration File 77 Back Up Settings 77 Restore Configuration Settings 77 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 78 Change the Password 78 Password Recovery 79 Chapter 8
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    R6100 WiFi Router Cannot Log In to the Router 109 Cannot Access the Internet 110 Troubleshoot PPPoE 111 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 112 Changes Not Saved 113 Wireless Connectivity 113 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 113 Test the LAN Path to Your Router 114 Test the Path
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    Setup 1 Getting to know your router The R6100 WiFi Router delivers AC1200 WiFi speeds with access up to three times faster than similar 802.11n technology. This router supports HD streaming and online gaming throughout your home, and a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. The R6100
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    Your box contains the following items: • R6100 WiFi Router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and
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    LED Power Internet WiFi USB Description • Solid amber. The router is starting up. • Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Solid green. The router is ready. • Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. Visit www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Power is
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    rear panel has the connections and buttons shown in the following figure. Power connector Power On/Off USB port Ethernet Internet LAN ports 1-4 port Reset button Figure 3. Router rear panel The Reset button restores the factory settings. See Factory Settings on page 117. Hardware Setup 10
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    R6100 WiFi Router Label The label on the bottom of the router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number. Default access information Preset WiFi password Serial number and MAC address Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router Position Your Router The router
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    in the installation guide. This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Login and Access • NETGEAR genie Setup • Use NETGEAR genie after Installation • Upgrade the Firmware • Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen) • Join Your Wireless Network • NETGEAR genie App and Mobile
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    and password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare) Wireless Devices and Security Settings Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which is the wireless security that the router uses. Login and
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    R6100 WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation with basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.  To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router: 1. Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Make sure that your computer or wireless
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    R6100 WiFi Router Use NETGEAR genie after Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. If you want to view or change settings for the router, you can use genie again. 1. Launch
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    when remote access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. You need a solid understanding of networking to use this tab. • Help & Support. Visit the NETGEAR support site for information, help, and product documentation. These links work once you have an
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    Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its password. Instead, press a button or enter a PIN. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect. Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA wireless security.  To use WPS
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    R6100 WiFi Router NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. For information about the genie apps, see the NETGEAR genie App User Manual. Retrieve wireless password About genie Menu Language Dashboard (
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    3. Basic Settings 3 Your Internet connection and WiFi network This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Parental Controls • Basic Wireless Settings • Set Up a Guest Network • View Attached Devices For information about the ReadySHARE feature on the BASIC Home tab, see
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    R6100 WiFi Router Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change basic ISP information. You can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. See Internet Connection Setup Wizard on page 31.  To view or change the basic Internet
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    R6100 WiFi Router 3. Select one of the following radio buttons: • Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 4. Enter the settings for the IP address
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    R6100 WiFi Router • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP's primary DNS server. If a
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    R6100 WiFi Router After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts. 4. Click the Next button, read the note, and click the Next button again to proceed. Because Live Parental
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    you view or configure the wireless network setup. The router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the product label. Note
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    R6100 WiFi Router NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it. If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID)
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    and Up to 145 Mbps. • Security Options. The router comes with unique preset wireless security. These settings are on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use preset security so that you can refer to the label if you forget the WiFi password. However, you can change the security option and
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    R6100 WiFi Router WPA uses a passphrase for authentication and to generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and works with all wireless
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    R6100 WiFi Router Set Up a Guest Network A guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n.  To set up a guest network: 1. Select BASIC > Guest Network. 2.
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    wireless network. The following information is displayed: • # (number). The order in which the device joined the network. • IP Address. The IP address that the router assigned to this device when it joined the network. This number can change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network. • MAC
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    configure the advanced settings in your router using genie. This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen • Internet Connection Setup Wizard • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Some selections on the Advanced
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    R6100 WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen The genie Advanced Home dashboard presents status information. The content is the same as what is on the Router Status screen on the Administration menu. The genie Advanced Home screen is shown in the following figure: Internet Connection Setup
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    R6100 WiFi Router The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure advanced settings for your Internet connection, and enable the router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port.
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    , you can have the router forward the traffic to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server.  To set up a default DMZ server: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 3. Type the IP address. Advanced Home Settings 33
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    R6100 WiFi Router 4. default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • You have problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR
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    LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The router's default LAN IP
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    R6100 WiFi Router  To change the LAN settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 2. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following section, LAN Setup Screen Settings. 3. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved. LAN TCP/IP Setup • IP Address
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    R6100 WiFi Router Use Router as DHCP Server For most home networks, this check box is selected so that the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. • Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the router. • Ending
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    R6100 WiFi Router 3. Click the Apply button. 4. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that the can access the router. Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that
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    . Quality of Service (QoS) Setup QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications The router supports Wi-Fi
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    R6100 WiFi Router not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS, are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video. WMM QoS is enabled by default.  To disable WMM QoS: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. 2. Clear the Enable WMM check box
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    R6100 WiFi Router Set Up QoS for Internet Access You can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic: • Specific applications • Specific online games • Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the router • A specific device by MAC address To specify prioritization of traffic, create a
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    R6100 WiFi Router 4. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click the Add Priority Rule button. 5. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game. 6. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. A list of
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    R6100 WiFi Router 7. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this port's traffic relative to other applications. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. 8. Click the Apply button. The rule is saved in the QoS Policy list. The QoS Setup screen displays. 9. Click
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    R6100 WiFi Router Edit or Delete a QoS Policy  To edit or delete a QoS policy: 1. Select ADVANCED > QoS Setup. 2. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy that you want to edit or delete, and do one of the following: • Click the Delete button to remove the QoS policy. • Click the Edit button
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    devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the router USB port. This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router • Safely Remove a USB Drive • Access the USB Storage Device • Sharing Files
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    R6100 WiFi Router Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router ReadySHARE lets you access and share or a USB drive connected the router USB port. If your USB device has special drivers, it is not compatible.  To connect a USB storage device: 1. Insert your USB storage device into the USB port on the
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    user name and password that you want to use. b. Click the OK button. 6. Click the Finish button. The USB drive is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.  To access the USB drive from a remote computer: 1. Launch a web browser. 2. Connect using the router's Internet port IP address. If you
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    R6100 WiFi Router port IP address in the address field of the browser. For example, type ftp://10.1.65.4. If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name rather than the IP address. 4. Type the account name and password purposes. The files can be Windows, Mac, or Linux file types (NTFS, FAT32
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    R6100 WiFi Router photos from a Mac on the printer attached to a Windows computer: • On the Mac, access the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the address field of password for admin is the same one that you use to access the router. By default, it is password. The guest user account has no password
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    R6100 WiFi Router View a USB Device Attached to the Router  To view basic information about the USB storage device: 1. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE. The screen displays a USB storage device if it is attached to the router USB port. If you logged in to the router before you connected your USB device,
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    R6100 WiFi Router USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings IP address/shares> for example, http://1.1.10.102/shares) or a URL domain name to access the USB drive over the Internet. This feature supports file uploading only. - FTP. Disabled by default. - FTP (via Internet). Disabled by default
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    R6100 WiFi Router Available Network Folders You can view or change the network folders on the only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage. (Some router models have more than one USB port.) You can click the name, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If
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    R6100 WiFi Router 2. ) for All - no password is guest. The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the router. By default, it is password. 6. Click the Apply button you can set up the router to share only approved USB devices.  To set up approved USB devices:
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    R6100 WiFi Router 2. Click the Approved Devices button. This screen shows the work with another USB device, first click the Safely Remove USB Device button for the currently connected USB device. Connect the other USB device, and repeat this process. Media Server Settings By default, the router
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    ) Home Media Option to play photos and music on your Windows or Mac cmoputer right in your TiVo user interface.  To set up the router to work with TiVo: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server. 2. Make sure that the Enable TiVo support check box is selected.  To play videos: 1. On the TiVo
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    R6100 WiFi Router 2. Go to the bottom of the list to find and select the R6100.  To play music or view photos: 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases. 2. Select what you want to play or watch. USB Storage 56
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    R6100 WiFi Router  To copy TiVo Files onto a computer: Use the TiVo Desktop accessory, available at https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessories-software.do. USB Storage 57
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    firewall features of the router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and devices on your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic • Block Services (Port Filtering) • Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports • Port Forwarding
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    R6100 WiFi Router domain, click the Add Keyword button and click the Apply button. The Keyword list supports up to 32 entries. Here are some sample entries: • Specify XXX to block a fixed IP address. 1. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address. 2. Click the Apply button. Security 59
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    R6100 WiFi Router Your changes are saved. Block Services (Port Filtering) Services are functions that server computers a request for service to a server, a service or port number identifies the requested service. This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP packets. For
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    R6100 WiFi Router The Block Services Setup screen displays: 5. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to allow or block. The list displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not already
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    receiving the incoming message to destination port 113, your router checks its session table and finds an active session for port 113, associated with your computer. The router replaces the message's destination IP address with your computer's IP address and forwards the message to your computer
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    R6100 WiFi Router 192.168.1.123." The following sequence shows the effects of the port forwarding rule you have defined: 1. The user of a remote computer opens a browser and requests a web page from www.example.com, which resolves to the public IP address of your router. The remote computer composes
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    the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your product. See Address Reservation on page 38.  To forward specific incoming protocols: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 2. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 3. In
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    R6100 WiFi Router 2. Select the Port Forwarding radio button as the service type. 3. Click the Add Custom Service button. 4. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 5. In the Protocol field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 6. In the External port range field,
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    R6100 WiFi Router 3. (Optional) Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS service, and configure your router to use the name. To access your web server from the Internet, a remote user has to know the IP address that your ISP assigned. However, if you use a Dynamic DNS service, the remote user can
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    add a port triggering service: 1. On the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen, click the Add Service button. 2. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 3. In the Service User list, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer. • Any (the default
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    R6100 WiFi Router Schedule Blocking You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access.  To schedule blocking: 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. 2. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services. • Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking
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    R6100 WiFi Router Security Event Email Notifications To receive logs address. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent. 5. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box. Fill in the User Name and Password
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    includes the following sections: • Upgrade the Router Firmware • View Router Status • Specify Logs Settings • Manage the Configuration File • Change the Password • Password Recovery For information about upgrading or checking the status of your router over the Internet, see Remote Management on
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    R6100 WiFi Router Upgrade the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can upgrade the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product. You
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    language of the user interface. • LAN Port. - MAC Address. The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. - IP Address. The IP address used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. The default is 192.168.1.1. - DHCP. Identifies
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    R6100 WiFi Router • IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. • Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server addresses used by the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses. Show Statistics Button  To
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    R6100 WiFi Router Connection Status Button  To view the Internet connection status: 1. Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status. 2. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The following information displays: • IP Address. The IP address that is assigned
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    R6100 WiFi Router • Channel. The operating channel of the wireless port being used. The default channel is Auto. When Auto is selected, the router finds the best operating channel available. Channels 1, 6, and 11 do not interfere with each other. • Mode. The wireless communication mode: For 2.4 GHz,
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    R6100 WiFi Router • Date and time. The date and time the log entry was recorded. 2. services • Connections to the Web-based interface of this Router • Router operation (startup, get time etc) • Known DoS attacks and Port Scans • Port Forwarding / Port Triggering • Wireless access • Turn off wireless
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    R6100 WiFi Router Manage the Configuration File The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. Back Up Settings  To back up the router's
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    the Erase button. The factory default settings are restored. The password for the user name admin is password and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1. DHCP is enabled. Change the Password This feature let you change the default password that is used to log in to the router with the user name admin
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    R6100 WiFi Router Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in
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    This chapter describes the advanced features of your router. Networking knowledge is needed to implement some of these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Advanced Wireless Settings • Wireless Access Point • Wireless Distribution System • Dynamic DNS • Static Routes • Remote
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    > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. By default, the Enable Wireless Router Radio check boxes are selected for both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. 2. Select or clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box. Clearing this check box turns off the WiFi feature of the wireless router. 3. (Optional
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    R6100 WiFi Router Set Up a Wireless Schedule You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your router at times when you do not need a wireless connection. For example, you could turn it off for the weekend if you leave town.  To configure and enable the wireless schedule: 1. Select
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    using the network configuration utilities of the computer. You might also find the MAC addresses in the Attached Devices screen.  To restrict access based on MAC addresses: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. 2. Scroll down to display the Set Up Access List button. 3. Click the
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    R6100 WiFi Router 4. On the Wireless Card Access List screen, click the Add button. The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses. 5. If the computer or device you want is in the Available Wireless Cards list,
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    connect the Internet port of this router to a LAN port in the other router. Cable this port to a LAN port on the other router 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. 3. Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box. 4. Scroll down and select the check box for the IP address setting that
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    R6100 WiFi Router Note: To avoid interference, NETGEAR recommends that you use different wireless settings for each wireless router or gateway on the network. You could also disable the wireless radio on the other router or gateway. 5. Click the Apply button. The IP address of the router changes,
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    . To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC address of the remote parent access point. The router is always in dual-band concurrent mode, unless you turn off one radio. If you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band, the wireless base station or wireless repeater cannot be enabled
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    R6100 WiFi Router 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function. 3. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box. 4. Select the Wireless Base Station radio button. 5. (Optional) Select the Disable Wireless Client Association check box to prevent wireless clients from
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    R6100 WiFi Router 2. Select BASIC > Wireless Settings and verify that the wireless settings match the base unit exactly. The wireless security option has to be set to WEP or None. 3. Select ADVANCED > Wireless Repeating Function. 4. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box. 5. Select
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    R6100 WiFi Router Dynamic DNS If your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet account uses a dynamically assigned IP
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    specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. • The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. • A metric value of 1 works because the ISDN router is on the LAN. • Private is selected only as
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    R6100 WiFi Router 8. Type the gateway IP address, which has to be on the same LAN segment as the router. 9. Type a number from 1 through 15 as the metric value. This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a
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    R6100 WiFi Router  To set up remote management: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management. 2. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 3. Under Allow Remote Access By, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the router's remote management. Note: For enhanced
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    notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, it might be necessary to increase this value. 5. Click the Apply button. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing the router and which ports (internal and external) that device has opened
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    R6100 WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. 2. In the Internet Connection Type list, select the IPv6 connection type. Your Internet service provider (ISP) changes take effect. Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets
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    R6100 WiFi Router Auto Detect  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detection: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays. 2. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect. The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 97
    R6100 WiFi Router IPv6 Auto Config  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays. 2. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Config. The screen adjusts: The router the router assigns IPv6 addresses to
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 98
    R6100 WiFi Router • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. 6. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you want
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 99
    R6100 WiFi Router 3. Configure the remote 6to4 relay router settings by selecting one of the following buttons: • Auto. Your router uses any remote relay router that is available on the Internet. This is the default setting. • Static IP Address. Enter the static IPv4 address of the remote relay
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 100
    adjusts: R6100 WiFi Router 3. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router WAN interface. • Default IPv6 Gateway. The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway, which is supposed to be on the router's WAN
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 101
    R6100 WiFi Router IPv6 DHCP  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays. 2. In the Internet Connection Type list, select DHCP. The screen adjusts: The router how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 102
    R6100 WiFi Router • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. The default setting. 6. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you want to be
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 103
    your full email address, type it in this field. 4. In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection. 5. In the Service Name name field, enter a service name. If your ISP did not provide a service name, leave this field blank. Note: The default setting of the Connection Mode field is
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 104
    R6100 WiFi Router Traffic Meter Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the router Internet port. You can set limits for traffic volume.  To monitor Internet traffic: 1. Click ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Scroll to view more settings
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 105
    R6100 WiFi Router 6. In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router should issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued . Click the Refresh button to update the Traffic Statistics section. Click
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 106
    you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your 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 • Troubleshoot with the LEDs • Cannot
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 107
    Wired and wirelessly connected computers need to have network (IP) addresses on the same network as the router. The simplest way to do this, is to configure each computer to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. • Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 108
    the router recovers. 2. Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. See Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility on page 113. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem. Contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 108
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 109
    • Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. For more information, see Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility on page 113. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem. Contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Internet LED Is Off
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 110
    need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by restarting your network. For more information, see Sequence to Restart Your Network on page 107. If your router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the following: Troubleshooting 110
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 111
    R6100 WiFi Router • Your Internet service provider (ISP) might require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of login. • If your ISP requires a login, the login name and password might be set incorrectly. • Your ISP might check for your
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 112
    R6100 WiFi Router Unless you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network. Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, check the following: •
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 113
    in the web browser's cache. Wireless Connectivity If you are having trouble connecting wirelessly to the router, try to isolate the problem. • Does the wireless device or computer that you are using find your wireless network? If not, check the WiFi LED on the front of the router. If it is off, you
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 114
    driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer. Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 115
    R6100 WiFi Router If the path is functioning correctly, replies as shown in the previous section are displayed. If you do not receive replies: • Check that your computer has the IP address of your router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP,
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 116
    A. Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications A 116
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 117
    Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) Firewall Default behavior User login URL www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 118
    R6100 WiFi Router Table 3. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Default behavior Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto* Country/region United States in the US; otherwise,
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 119
    R6100 WiFi Router Technical Specifications Table 4. R6100 Router specifications Feature Data and routing protocols Power adapter Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Electromagnetic emissions LAN WAN Wireless Radio data rates Data encoding standards Maximum number of
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 120
    of Compliance NETGEAR Dual Band - Wireless B Regulatory to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the R6100 WiFi Router complies
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 121
    R6100 WiFi Router FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce po-tential for harmful interference
  • Netgear R6100 | User Manual - Page 122
    R6100 WiFi Router Avertissement: Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utili- Reduction Table The following table shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters
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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
July 2013
202-11240-01
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