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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router User Manual Model R8900 June 2017 202-11775-01 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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    Smart WiFi Router Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity For
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    In to the Router 20 Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App 20 Change the Language 21 Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 23 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 23 Specify an Internet Connection Without
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    to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls 39 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 40 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites 41 Block Services From the Internet 42 Delete Keywords From the Blocked List 43 Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer 43 Manage Network Access Control Lists 44 Schedule
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    Service 74 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 76 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 76 Manually Upload Firmware USB Storage Device 97 Set Up NETGEAR Downloader 98 Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader 98 Change the NETGEAR Downloader Settings 99 Set Up Email
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    USB Control Center 122 Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center 122 Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out 122 Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection 125 Specify VPN Service in the Router 125 Install OpenVPN Software 126 Install OpenVPN Software
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    the Port Forwarding Rule 140 Port Triggering...140 Add a Port Triggering Service 141 Enable Port Triggering 142 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering.142 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Quick Tips...145 Sequence to Restart Your Network 145 Check Ethernet Cable
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    on page 13 • Turn the LEDs On or Off or Disable LED Blinking on page 14 For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 8
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the , the power adapter, and a yellow Ethernet cable. Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup 9
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    Figure 2. Front view Table 1. LED descriptions LED Power Internet Description • Solid white. The router is ready. • Blinking white. The router is not ready, firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Off. Power is not supplied to the router. • Solid white. An Ethernet connection is
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED 2.4 GHz WiFi Description • Solid white. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. • Blinking. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off. 5 GHz WiFi 60 GHz WiFi Guest WiFi •
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    the router to LAN devices. Ethernet port aggregation is enabled by default. Use Ethernet aggregate ports 1 and 2 to cable a device that supports Ethernet port aggregation to the router. Ethernet ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 are nonaggregate Ethernet ports. • Internet port. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router • Power On/Off button. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the router. • DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power connector. Position Your Router The router lets you access your network
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    router and connect it to a modem. 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 backup, remove the battery. 2. Plug in and turn on your modem. If your modem uses a battery backup, put the
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs Log in to the router to disable or enable LED blinking. You can also turn off the LEDs. To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs using the router's web interface: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or
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    Network on page 17 • Types of Logins on page 18 • Use a Web Browser to Access the Router on page 18 • Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App on page 20 • Change the Language on page 21 • Access the Router With the
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    has six Ethernet ports. Ports 1 and 2 can be used as Ethernet LAN ports or as aggregation ports to connect to a NAS or Smart Switch that supports port aggregation (LACP). To connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED
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    the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your computer or WiFi device. 3. Press the WPS button on the router ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider gave you this login information in a letter or some other way
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    the router and set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) your router automatically logs you in. NETGEAR genie runs on any device with process. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. The router connects to the
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    problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support or http://192.168.1.1.The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR. The NETGEAR
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    common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. To use the genie app to access the router: 1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install
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    a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 23 • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23 • Specify IPv6 Internet Connections on page 25 • Change the MTU Size on page 35 22
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    configuration. When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Specify an Internet
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    you want to use. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 147. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login To view
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    service. 9. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field. 10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You
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    use. • If your Internet connection does not use PPPoe or DHCP, or is not fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. For more information about IPv6 Internet connection, see the following sections: • Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet
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    an IP Address Assignment radio button: • 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. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices
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    an IP Address Assignment radio button: • 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. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices
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    address. 7. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. Specify Your Internet Settings 29
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    that are assigned for use within the service provider's network. This mapping allows for configuration, the router follows the RFC5969 standard, supporting two ways to establish a 6rd tunnel IPv6 option information to establish the 6rd connection. • Manual mode. Select 6rd Tunnel. If the router
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    6rd (IPv6 Rapid Development) Configuration. The router detects the service provider's IPv4 network and attempts to establish an IPv6 6rd method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting.
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    are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23.) 7. Select an IP Address Assignment to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting.
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN). 8. In the IPv6 Address/Prefix Length fields, specify the static IPv6 address and prefix length of the router's LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID
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    an IP Address Assignment radio button: • 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. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices
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    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 more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default
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    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 changing the MTU setting. These web-based applications might require an MTU change
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    The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Used in PPPoE environments. Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) Used in some DHCP environments
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    40 • Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites on page 41 • Manage Network Access Control Lists on page 44 • Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services on page 44 • Set Up Security Event Email Notifications on page 45 38
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    Parental Controls website displays. 5. Click the button for the app or version that you want to download and use. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the genie app. 7. Open the genie app and select Parental Controls. After installation, Parental Controls automatically starts
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Allow or Block Access to Your Network You can use access control to block or allow access to your network. To set up access control: 1. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.
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    you set. For more information, see Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services on page 44. • Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent keyword is added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up to 32 entries. 8. Click the Apply button. Keyword blocking takes effect. Control
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    on page 44. 6. Click the Add button. The Block Services Setup page displays. 7. To add a service that is in the Service Type menu, select the application or service. The settings for this service automatically display in the fields. 8. To add a service or application that is not in the menu, select
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Delete Keywords From the Blocked List To delete keywords from the list: 1. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user
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    . For information about how to specify what you want the router to block, see Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites on page 41 and Block Services From the Internet on page 42. To schedule blocking: 1. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network
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    password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. The Schedule page displays. 5. Specify when to block keywords and services: • Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block the keywords, or select the Every Day check box
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 8. In the Outgoing Mail Server Port Number section, select the Auto Detection port number or the Specific Port Number radio button: You might be able to find this information in the configuration window of your email program. If you leave this field blank, log
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    Network Settings 5 The router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the router's network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter includes the following sections: • View
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    The WAN Setup page displays. The following settings display: • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, and many others. Select this check box only in special circumstances. • Default DMZ
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    network. The router usually detects and discards incoming traffic from the Internet that is not a response to one of your local computers or a service that you configured on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can specify that the router forwards the
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router A login window opens. 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page
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    the RIP information that it receives. b. Select the RIP version: • Disabled. This is the default setting. • RIP-1. This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you are using an unusual network setup. • RIP-2. This format carries more information. Both RIP-2B
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Your settings are saved. 7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that the computers can access the router. Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses When you specify a reserved IP
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Edit a Reserved IP Address To edit a reserved address entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user
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    connected with WiFi when you change the SSID or other WiFi security settings, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router. Network Settings 55
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router To specify basic WiFi settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Change the WiFi Mbps Settings The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly identified as megabits per second (Mbps). By default, the router is set to operate with up to 800 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, up to 1,733 Mbps in the 5 GHz WiFi band, and up
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    page for the guest WiFi network that you want to set up. The default guest WiFi network names (SSIDs) are as follows: • NETGEAR-Guest is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band. • NETGEAR-5G-Guest is for the 5 GHz WiFi band. 6. Leave the Enable SSID Broadcast check box selected. Allowing the router to broadcast
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    AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 7. Give the guest network a name. The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters.You then manually configure the WiFi-enabled devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main SSID. 8. Select a security option. The WPA2
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 5. In the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 60 GHz sections, select or clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check boxes. Clearing these check boxes turns off the WiFi feature of the router for each band. 6. Click the Apply button. Note If you turned off both WiFi radios,
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    be disabled when the router detects suspicious attempts to break into the router's WiFi settings by using the router's PIN through WPS. You can manually enable the PIN function by selecting the Enable Router's PIN check box. 6. (Optional) Select or clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box
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    on this device (not recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is in AP mode. Note To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, NETGEAR recommends that you use different WiFi settings on each router. You can
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    or add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge. Note If your ISP provides directions on how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow those directions. Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group If the devices that are connected to the router's Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include
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    group prevents packets that are sent between the IPTV device and the router's Internet port from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. You can add VLAN tag groups to a bridge and assign VLAN IDs and priority values to each VLAN tag group. To add a VLAN tag
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    Intranet Port You can set up the router to create an Internet Protocol television (IPTV) port that can lease an IP address from your IPTV service provider. Use this feature only if you subscribe to an IPTV
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    behind NAT because the IPTV port requires an IP address within the Internet service provider's network (intranet address). You can set up a bridge connection ports. When IPTV is connected through WiFi, the home router also must support the bridging of the WAN port to the WiFi network name (SSID).
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Custom Static Routes Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network. As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case: • Your main Internet access is through a
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 7. So limit access to the LAN only, select the Private check box. If the Private check box is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP. 8. Select the Active check box to make this route effective. 9. Type the IP address of the final destination. 10.
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    If a device supports Ethernet aggregation, you can use the Ethernet aggregate ports 1 and 2 to cable the device that supports Ethernet port The maximum speed between port 4, 5, and 6 is limited to 1 Gbps. NETGEAR ReadyNAS equipment with two Ethernet ports such as the model RN100/200/300/500/
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    network, do not connect an unmanaged switch to Ethernet aggregate port 1 and port 2 on the router. 2. Use Ethernet cables to connect a device that supports Ethernet port aggregation, such as a NAS or network switch, to Ethernet port 1 and port 2 on the router. 3. Set up Ethernet port aggregation on
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    view the status of Ethernet aggregation for a device that is connected to the router's designated Ethernet aggregation ports. The device must support Ethernet aggregation. To change the router configuration for Ethernet port aggregation: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that
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    for applications such as Internet gaming, high-definition video streaming, and VoIP communication. By default, the router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). This chapter contains the following sections: • Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play on page 73 • Wi-Fi
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    devices such as Internet appliances and computers access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real
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    it and the client running that application. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. The Quality of Service page displays. 5. Clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (2.4
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    describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the Router Firmware on page 76 • Change the admin Password and Enable Password Recovery on page 77 • Set Up Password Recovery on page 78 • Recover
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    You can log in to the router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually load a specific firmware version to your router. Check for New Firmware and Update the Router The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might see a message at the top of the router
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    update its firmware automatically, follow these instructions. Note We recoommend that you connect a computer to the router using an Ethernet connection to upload the firmware. To manually upload a firmware file to your router: 1. Download the firmware for your router from the NETGEAR Download Center
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    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 the Safari browser. To set up password recovery: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 5. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. 6. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Recover the admin Password To recover your password: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or
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    fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. • A red X indicates that configuration problems exist for the received on this port since reset or manual clear. - Collisions. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. - Tx B/s. The current
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    provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router. • DNS Server.The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses. • Lease Obtained. The date and time when the lease was obtained. • Lease Expires. The
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router View and Manage Logs of Router Activity The log is a detailed record of the websites you accessed or attempted to access and other router actions. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. To view and manage logs: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 8. To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. View Devices Currently on the Network You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network. To view devices on the
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 6. To control the volume of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: • Select the Traffic volume control by radio button and then select one of the following options: • No Limit. No restriction is
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. Click the Back Up button. 6. Follow the direction of your browser to save the file. A copy of the current settings is saved in the
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 5. Click the Browse button to find and select the .cfg file. 6. Click the Restore button. The file is uploaded to the router and the router reboots. WARNING: Do not interrupt the reboot process. Remote Access You can access your router over the Internet to view
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    the number of any common service port. The default is 8443 Firmware and Update the Router on page 76. To download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device, visit NETGEAR.com/genie. For more information about how to set up remote access using the genie app, see the genie app user manual
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    on page 96 • Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device on page 97 • Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device on page 97 • Set Up NETGEAR Downloader on page 98 • Safely Remove a USB Storage Device on page 100 For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit
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    router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows Computer To access the USB storage device from a Windows computer: 1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, you must use it when
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    your home. Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup. The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault: • Windows XP SP3 • Windows 7 • Windows 8 • Windows 8.1 • Windows 10 To back up your Windows computer: 1. Connect a USB HDD storage
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    on your local area network (LAN). 3. Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows computer. 4. Launch ReadySHARE to prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine. The router supports GUID or MBR partitions. To format your USB hard disk drive and specify
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router To prepare to back up a large amount of data: 1. Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer. 2. Verify and repair the backup disk and the local disk. 3. Verify and repair the permissions on the local disk. 4. Set Energy Saver: a. From the Apple menu,
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    Drive. Amazon Drive is a cloud storage application that allows you to remotely store, back up, and share media files. In the United States, NETGEAR offers a promotion code for a free three-month trial of Amazon Drive. For more information about Amazon Drive, visit https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. 6. Select Cloud Backup. The Cloud Backup page displays. 7. If you do not own an Amazon account, click the new user's link on the page to sign up for a three-month free trial of Amazon Drive. A link to a promotion code for a free
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > ReadySHARE Storage > Advanced Settings. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. Select the FTP check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. View or Change Network
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device You can add network folders on a USB storage device connected to a router USB port. To add a network folder: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://
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    The Edit Network Folder window opens. 7. Change the settings in the fields as needed. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up NETGEAR Downloader NETGEAR Downloader is a download agent that runs on the router. You can use it to download files onto a USB HDD that is connected to the
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    the Pause, Resume, and Delete buttons to manage the downloading tasks. The completed downloading tasks display in the Downloaded Files section. Change the NETGEAR Downloader Settings You can change the default save path to any directory on the USB storage device that is connected to the router.You
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    the Send E-mail notifications when a downloader task is finished check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage NETGEAR Downloader Tasks To manage NETGEAR Downloader tasks: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 5. In the Available Network Folders sections, select the USB storage device. 6. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button. This takes the device offline. 7. Physically disconnect the USB storage device. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router 101
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    Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet 9 With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access USB devices attached to the router's USB ports when you're not home. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 103 • Set Up FTP
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    of your home network and automatically connects you. If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the Dynamic DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet To set up FTP access: 1. Launch
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    register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify supports only basic DDNS, and the login and password might not be secure. You can use DDNS with a VPN tunnel for a secure connection. Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To set up your personal account and use FTP: 1. Get your NETGEAR
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    . 10. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your account. 11. Click the Register button. 12. Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created If you already created a Dynamic DNS account with
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 12. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 13. To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button. A message displays the Dynamic DNS status. Change the Dynamic DNS Settings You can change the
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    devices, and iOS mobile devices. For more information about setting up ReadyCLOUD, see the ReadyCLOUD for Routers User Manual, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com. Create a ReadyCLOUD Account To create a ReadyCLOUD account: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router To register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account: 1. Visit netgear.com/support/ and check to see if you router supports ReadyCLOUD. 2. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on the router. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, you must use it
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    Use the Router as a Media Server This chapter contains the following sections: • Set Up Plex Media Server on page 110 • Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings on page 112 • Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server on page 112 • Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo on page 115 • Change the
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Set Up Plex Media Server Plex Media Server helps you manage your photos, videos, and audio files that are stored on an external USB hard drive that is attached to your router. Plex allows you to stream media files to other devices that are connected to your
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router a. Click the Open Plex button. Plex Media Server launches. b. Enter your Plex account user name and password and click the SIGN IN button. If you don't have a Plex account, create an account. The dashboard displays. c. Click +Add Library. The +Add Library page
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    DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: 1. Launch a web browser box to enable this device to act as a media server. • Enable TiVo support. Select this check box if you want to play ReadyNAS media on your TiVo
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    from an iPhone or iPad to play music on any AirPlay devices, such as Apple TV or AirPlay-supported receivers. Supported music file formats are MP3, AAC, and FLAC. The maximum number of music files supported is 10,000. Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With iTunes You can play music from a USB
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router The music that is on the USB device that is connected to the router displays in iTunes. Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With the Remote App You can play music from a USB device that is connected to your router on your iPhone or iPad using the Apple Remote app
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    router. The TiVo must be on the same network as the router. This feature supports the following file formats: • Video. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files. are saved. Change the NTP Server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR NTP server to sync the network time. You can change the NTP server
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router To change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user
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    Mac computers on your network. For more information about the features available in the NETGEAR USB Control Center, see the ReadySHARE Printer User Manual, which is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com. This chapter contains the following sections: • Install the Printer Driver and Cable
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    Utility The utility works on Windows and Mac computers. To download the utility: 1. Visit NETGEAR.com/readyshare. 2. Click the PRINT - Learn how you can print wirelessly from many and tablets. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility. Share a USB Printer 118
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    the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file. 2. Double-click the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file that you downloaded. 3. Follow the wizard instructions to install the NETGEAR USB Control Center. 4. Select a language from the menu and click the OK button. The USB printer connected to the router
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    and click the Connect button. The printer status changes to Manually connected by Mycomputer. Now only the computer that you are using can use this printer. 3. Use the print feature in your application to print your document. The NETGEAR USB Control Center automatically connects your computer to the
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    the status: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The NETGEAR USB Control Center page displays. be released when your print job is done. • Manually Connected by. Only the connected computer can use the Multifunction USB Printer If your USB printer supports scanning, you can also use the USB
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    scanner and click the OK button. The scanner window opens so that you can use the USB printer for scanning. 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
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 2. Select Tools > Configuration. The NETGEAR USB Control Center page displays. 3. In the Timeout field, type the number of minutes. The time-out is the number of minutes that a computer holds
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    chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access. The chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up a VPN Connection on page 125 • Specify VPN Service in the Router on page 125 • Install OpenVPN Software on page 126 • Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer on page 131 • Use VPN to
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    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, No-IP, and Dyn. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your
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    Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN Service in the Router on page 125. 7. Click the
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 10. Download and install the Open VPN software on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. 11. Click the Next button. 12. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. 13. Leave the check boxes selected as shown, and click the Next
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    , the VPN client is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. 18. For a client device with Windows, modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN: a. On your computer, go to the Networks page. If you are using Windows 10, select Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change
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    Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN Service ://openvpn.net/index.php/access-server/docs/admin-guides/183-how-to-connect-to-access-server-from-a-
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    Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN Service in the Router on page 125. 7. Click the
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router 9. On your computer, unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and send the files to your Android device. 10. Open the files on your Android device. 11. Open the .ovpn file using the OpenVPN Connect app. For more information about using OpenVPN on your
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router To open a VPN tunnel: 1. Launch the OpenVPN application with administrator privileges. The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar. Tip You can create a shortcut to the VPN program, then use the shortcut to access the settings and select the run as
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    do this if you travel to a geographic location that doesn't support all the Internet services that you use at home. For example, your Netflix account might the Internet directly. To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that
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    to allow VPN connections only to your home network, not to the Internet service for your home network. If you changed this setting to allow Internet access The VPN connection is only to your home network, not to the Internet service for your home network. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are
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    installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home To access your Internet service: 1. Set up the router to allow VPN access to your Internet service. See Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router on page 133. 2. On your computer
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    13 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports 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: • Port Forwarding to a Local Server on page 137 • Port Triggering
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    to which the router forwards all other incoming protocols. Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server To forward specific incoming protocols: 1. Decide which type of service, application, or game you want to provide. 2. Find the local IP address of the computer on your network that will provide the
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    /Port Triggering page displays. 6. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 7. Click the Add Custom Service button. The Ports - Custom Service page displays. 8. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 9. From the Protocol menu, select the protocol. If
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    page displays. 5. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected. 6. In the table, select the radio button next to the service name. 7. Click the Delete Service button. The service is deleted. Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public If you host a web server on your local network, you
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    gives your web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33. 2. On the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page, configure the router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192.168.1.33. HTTP (port 80) is the standard protocol for web servers. 3. (Optional) Register a host
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    inbound ports. 11. In the ConnectionType, Starting Port, and Ending Port fields, enter the inbound connection information. 12. Click the Apply button. The service is now in the Portmap Table. You must enable port triggering before the router uses port triggering. See Enable Port Triggering on page
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Translation (NAT) on the source address and port, and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server. 4. Noting your port triggering rule and observing the destination port number of 6667, your router creates another session entry to send any
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    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. The chapter contains the following sections: • Quick Tips on page 145 • Troubleshoot With the LEDs
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    Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network If you service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address on the Attached Devices page. Troubleshoot
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    on the front panel of the router for troubleshooting. Power LED Is Off or Blinking This could problem with the firmware. If the error persists, it is likely that a hardware problem exists. For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at netgear.com/support
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    cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. the network. 2. Select an external site such as netgear.com. 3. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. Troubleshooting 147
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    an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the following: • Your Internet service provider (ISP) might require a login program and verify the DNS address. You can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in your operating system documentation Troubleshooting 148
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    , you can configure your computer manually with a DNS address, as Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the router, try to isolate the problem SSID broadcast is enabled.) • Does your WiFi device support the security that you are using for your WiFi
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    The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your computer or workstation. Test out If the path is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems might be occuring: • Wrong physical connections For a wired connection, make
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    a single computer connected to that modem. If your ISP does this, configure your router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting 151
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    Supplemental Information This chapter includes technical information about your router. The chapter covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 153 • Technical Specifications on page 154 15 152
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least seven seconds. The router resets and returns to the factory
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    Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart WiFi Router Table 3. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature Wireless Wireless communication SSID name Security Broadcast SSID Transmission speed Country/region RF channel Operating mode Default setting Enabled See router label WPA2-PSK (AES) Enabled Auto1 United
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    Rate Sensing • IEEE® 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz 64 QAM support • IEEE® 802.11a/n/ac 5.0 GHz 256 QAM support • IEEE® 802.11ad 60 GHz Maximum computers per wireless network and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. 3 NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this
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Nighthawk X10 AD7000 Smart
WiFi Router
User Manual
Model R8900
June 2017
202-11775-01
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA