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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6700 User Manual July 2014 202-11361-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart 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
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    genie Automatic Internet Setup 17 Log In to the Router 19 Change the Language 19 Access the Router with NETGEAR genie App 20 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 22 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 23 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 4 Optimize Performance Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service 42 Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS 42 Add Upstream QoS Rules 43 Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming 44 Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port 46 Set Up QoS for a
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Dynamic DNS 84 Your Personal FTP Server 84 Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account 85 Specify a DNS Account That You Already Use 86 Change the Dynamic DNS Settings 88 Set Up Your Personal FTP Server 88 Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Wireless Distribution System 126 Set Up the Base Station 128 Set Up a Repeater 129 Chapter 11 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 132 Change the admin Password 132 Set Up Password Recovery 133 Recover the admin Password 134 View Router
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 168 Sequence to Restart Your Network 168 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 168 Wireless Settings 168 Network Settings 168 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 169 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On 169 Power LED Is
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    the Antennas • Top and Front Panels • Rear Panel • Position Your Router • Cable Your Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 1. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the following items. Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Ethernet cable Antennas (3) Figure 1. Package contents Power adapter Attach the Antennas The router comes with three antennas.  To attach the antennas: 1. Align
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Top and Front Panels Status LEDs are located on top and a USB 3.0 port is located on the front. USB 3.0 port Figure 2. Router top and front view Table 1. LED and button descriptions LED Description Power • Solid amber. The router is starting. • Blinking amber
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router now safe to remove the attached USB device. Ethernet ports 1-4 The LED color indicates the speed: white for password. The LED WPS LED blinks white during this process and then lights solid white. You can disable LED blinking or turn off all LEDs except the Power
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Rear Panel The connections and buttons shown in the following figure are located on the rear panel. Reset Ethernet Internet Power Power button LAN ports 1-4 port On/Off connector Figure 3. Router rear panel Pressing the Reset button restores the factory
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these: - Ceiling fans - Home security systems - Microwaves - Computers - Base of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router  To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. If your modem uses a battery, remove the battery. 2. Plug in and turn on your modem. If your modem uses a battery, put the battery back in.
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    . This chapter explains the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in. This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the Network • Types of Logins • Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router • Change the Language • Access the Router with NETGEAR genie App 15
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Connect to the Network You can connect to the router's network through a wired 1. Make sure power is supplied the router (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your computer or wireless device. 3. Press the WPS button on the router. 4. Within two
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Label The label on the router shows the login information, MAC service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the product label. • Router
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or wirelessly to the router. • Make sure that the Power LED is lights solid white. • Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache. • Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net. •
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. When prompted,
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    genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with an Internet browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection • Specify IPv6 Internet
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select Internet. 5. In the Does your Internet connection require type it in the Domain Name (If Required) field. For the other sections in this screen, the default settings usually work, but you can change them. 8. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: •
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select Internet. 5. In the Does your Internet connection require a login section, select the Yes radio button. The screen adjusts. 6. In the Internet Service Provider list, select the encapsulation method: PPPoE, PPPoA, or L2TP. 7. In the Login field, enter the
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    from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type. This field indicates the connection type that is detected. • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the Router's IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router's LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: 6. 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 for the router's WAN
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    , enter the password for the ISP connection. 8. In the Service 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 Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection. The router never terminates
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    the 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 experience problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Table 2. Common MTU sizes (continued) MTU 1468 1460 1436 1400 576 Application Used in some DHCP environments. Usable by AOL if you do not use large email attachments, for example. Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. Maximum size for AOL DSL. Typical value to
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    , peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP). By default, the router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). This chapter contains the following sections: • Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service You can use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign a high priority 7. Upstream QoS assigns high priority to gaming traffic from your Xbox NETGEAR recommends that only gamers enable the Upstream QoS feature. If you do
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router  To enable upstream QoS: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The QoS Priority Rule list displays. 6. To add a the Connection Type list, select either TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP (both). 11. Specify the port number or range of port numbers that the application or game uses. 12. From the Priority list, select the priority for
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    router's LAN ports: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. If and Play: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > UPnP. The UPnP screen displays. 5. Select the
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router  To disable WMM QoS: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user
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    5 The 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 • Control Access to Your Network • Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites • Block Services from the
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts. 7. Click the Next button. 8. Read the note, and click the Next button again. Because Live Parental Controls uses
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 11. Complete the fields and click the Next button. computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. Control Access
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control screen displays. 5. Select the Turn on Access Control check
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. 5. Select a keyword blocking option: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. (See Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services on page 64.) • Always. Turn on keyword blocking
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. 5. Do one of the following: • To delete a single word, select it and
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The Block Services screen displays. 5. Specify when to block the services: • To
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. The Block
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. 5. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On and do the following. a. In the User Name field, type the user name for the outgoing email server. b. In the Password field, type the password for the outgoing email server. 9. To
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    printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the router USB port. This chapter contains the following sections: • USB Drive Requirements • Access a USB Device Remove a USB Drive For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare. 67
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router USB Drive Requirements The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives that the router supports, visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router  To connect a USB device: 1. Insert your USB storage device into the blue USB 3.0 port on the front of the router. 2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use it when you connect the USB device to the router. When you connect the USB device
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 3. Launch readyshareconnect.exe. 4. Select the drive letter to map to the network folder. 5. To connect to the USB drive as a different user, select the Connect using different credentials check box and do the following: a. Type the user name and password. b. Click
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    or wireless connection to your router. Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac NETGEAR recommends that you use a new USB HDD or format your old USB disk to do the Time Machine backup for the first time. Use a blank partition to prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine. The router supports GUID
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router a. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences. b. From the View menu, select Energy Saver. c. Click the Power Adapter tab. d. Select the Wake for Wi-Fi network access check box. e. Click the Back arrow to save the changes and exit the screen. 5. Modify
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select USB Storage > Basic Settings. The USB Settings screen displays. 5. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button. This takes the drive offline. 6. Physically disconnect the USB drive. Share USB Drives Attached to the Router 80
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    USB Drive Through the Internet 7 With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access a USB hard drive attached to the router's USB port router when you're not home. This chapter includes the following sections: • Access the USB Drive Through the Internet • Dynamic DNS • Your Personal FTP Server
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. 5. Select the FTP (via Internet) check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved. 7. To limit access to the admin user, click the Edit button. 8. In the Read Access list, select admin. 9. In the
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • To download, launch an Internet browser. • To upload, use an FTP client such as filezilla. 2. Type ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field of the browser. For example, type ftp://10.1.65.4. If you are using Dynamic DNS, type the DNS name.
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    free NETGEAR account: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS. 5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 6. In the Service Provider list, select one of the following: • NETGEAR • www.no-ip.com • www.DynDNS.org 7. Select the Yes radio
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media server. You can set up the router to play music from iTunes Server and media from TiVo. This chapter contains the following sections: • Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings • Play Music from a USB
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. b. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. c. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 5. Make sure that the Enable TiVo support check box is selected. If you changed the setting, click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.  To play videos: 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. 2. Go to the bottom of the list tand select the R6700. 
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 2. Select an item to play or watch.  To copy TiVo files to a computer: Use the TiVo Desktop accessory, available at https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessories-software.do. Use the Router as a Media Server 94
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    ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network Printer • Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer • Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 95
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer Some USB printer manufacturers (for example, HP and Lexmark printers) request that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software install the driver software for the USB router USB port. USB port
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 2. In the ReadySHARE Printer pane, click the PC Utility or Mac Utility link. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions the wizard instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center. After the InstallShield Wizard completes the installation, the NETGEAR USB Control Center
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The NETGEAR USB Control Center displays the main screen. Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks NETGEAR default, the utility starts automatically whenever you log on to Windows and runs in the background.  To manually connect and print: 1. Click the NETGEAR
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router  To print and release the printer to any computer on the network: 1. To print your document, use the print feature in your application. The NETGEAR be released when your print job is done. • Manually Connected by. Only the connected computer can use the printer
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 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
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router  To specify the time-out: 1. Select Tools > Configuration. 2. In the Timeout field, type the number of minutes. The time-out is the number of minutes
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    network settings. NETGEAR recommends that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter includes the following sections: • Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs • View WAN Settings • Set Up a Default DMZ Server • Change the Router's Device
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 5. In the IP Address fields, type the IP address. 6. In the IP
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. password on the router label. Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your wireless security. NETGEAR
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select Wireless. 5. In the Region list, select your region. In some locations, you cannot change this setting. 6. To control
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    www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select Wireless. 5. Under Security Options, select a WPA option. The
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    screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select Guest Network. 5. Select any of the following wireless settings: • Enable Guest Network
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings screen displays. 5. Scroll
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    .com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. 5. In the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
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    displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays
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    login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Router's PIN field displays the PIN
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    port on another router 2. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 3. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 4. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default
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    Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, NETGEAR recommends that you use different wireless settings on each router. You can also turn off the wireless radio on the other router or gateway and use the R6700 router only for wireless client access. 8. Click the Apply
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • Use Gigabit WiFi for router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 8. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button. 9. Specify the settings of the other router to which this router will connect. a. Select the wireless network frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). For 802.11ac mode, select 5 GHz. b. In the Name (SSID) field, enter
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Internet through the wireless base station. The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario. Base station access point Repeater access point Figure 13. Wireless repeating scenario Note: For you to use the wireless repeating function, security for your
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    .com. A login screen displays. 4. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function. 6. Select the Enable
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    screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select Wireless. The Wireless screen displays. 5. Verify that the wireless settings match the base
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 8. Select the Wireless Repeater radio button. 9. In the Repeater IP Address fields, type the IP address of the repeater router. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the base station, but different from the LAN IP address of the base station. 10.
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    and home network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Update the Router Firmware • Change the admin Password • Set Up Password Recovery • Recover the admin Password • View Router Status • View Logs of Router Activity • Monitor Internet Traffic • Create Custom Static Routes • View Devices
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Update the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available. You can respond to that message to update the firmware, or you can check to see if
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router  To set up password recovery: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password.
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. The BASIC Home screen displays 5. Click the ADVANCED tab. The ADVANCED Home screen
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button. 12. To display more information about the data traffic on your router 134.177.0.0. When you set up your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes screen
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 5. Click the Erase button. The factory default settings are restored. The user name is admin, the password is password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1. DHCP is enabled. Remote Management You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 6. In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the router . • IP Address Range. Allow access from a range of IP addresses on the use the number of any common service port. The default is 8080, which is a common
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    up and use VPN access. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up a VPN Connection • Specify VPN Service in the Router • Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer • Use a VPN Tunnel • Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Drive and Media • Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 148
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    iOS or Android VPN client software. VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with your router. To use a DDNS service, register for an account with a host name (sometimes called a domain name). You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these accounts: NETGEAR www.no-ip
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    the VPN service: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 4. To install the Open VPN software on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. The OpenVPN Setup Wizard displays: 5. . 8. To specify the destination folder, click the Browse button and select a destination folder. Use VPN to Access Your Network 151
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The following screen displays: 9. Click the Install button. Windows 64-bit system, the VPN client is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. 12. For a client device with Windows, modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN: a. In Windows, select
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Use a VPN Tunnel After you set up the router to use VPN and install the OpenVPN application on your computer, you can open a VPN tunnel from your computer to your router over the Internet. For the VPN tunnel to work, the local LAN IP address of the remote R6700
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router A menu displays: 3. Select Connect. The VPN connection is established. You can do the following: • Launch an Internet browser and log in to your router. • Use Windows file manager to access the router's USB drive and download files. Use VPN to Access the Router's
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    Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN screen displays. 5. Select the Enable VPN Service radio button
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    Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VNP screen displays. 5. Select the Enable VPN Service radio button
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 2. On your computer, launch the OpenVPN application. The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar. 3. Right-click the icon, and select Connect. 4. When the VPN connection is established, launch your Internet browser. Use VPN to Access Your Network 157
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    13. Specify Internet Port Settings 13 You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server • Set Up Port Triggering 158
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    Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 6. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 7. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 9. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service. 10. Click the Add button. The service displays in the list. Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service  To add a custom service: 1. Find out which port number or range
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    a Port Forwarding Service  To edit a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The
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    a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default
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    sent the traffic. The router temporarily opens the incoming port or ports that you specify in your rule and forwards that incoming traffic to that destination. Port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range of ports to a single local computer. Port triggering can dynamically open
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    . 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen
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    . 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router also sends an "identify" message to your computer on port 113. Using port triggering, you can tell the router, "When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer." The
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    help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience 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
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Quick Tips See the following for tips for troubleshooting some common problems: • Sequence to Restart Your Network on page 168 • Check Ethernet Cable Connections on page 168 • Wireless Settings on page 168 • Network Settings on page 168 Sequence to Restart Your
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    or if the router detects a problem with the firmware. If the error persists, a hardware problem exists. For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Power LED Stays Amber When the router is powered on, the Power LED lights amber
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    hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. For more information, see Factory Settings on page 178. If the error persists, you might be experiencing a hardware problem. Contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off If either the
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    computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router If your router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the following: • 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
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    set up with an incorrect service name, user name, or password, or your ISP might be experiencing a provisioning problem. 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
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    list. (By default, SSID broadcast is enabled.) • Does your wireless device support the security that you are using for your wireless network (WPA or WPA2)? • If you want to view the wireless settings for the router, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a LAN port on the router. Then log
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Test the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly.  To ping the router from a Windows computer: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 2. In the field
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router where is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, messages display that are similar to those shown in Test the LAN Path to Your Router address of the router is listed as the default gateway. •
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    A. Supplemental Information This appendix includes technical information about your router. This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications A 177
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    Feature 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
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart 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;
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    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Technical Specifications Table 4. R6700 router specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power adapter • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input • All regions (output
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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
July 2014
202-11361-01
Nighthawk
AC1750
Smart
WiFi
Router
Model R6700
User Manual