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    User Manual Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 July 2019 202-11963-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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    downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Contact your Internet service provider for technical support. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are
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    Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 26 Manually set up the Internet connection 26 Specify an Internet connection without a uses a login and PPPoE service 28 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPTP or L2TP service 29 Specify IPv6 Internet
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    WiFi Router Model RS400 Set up a your subscription 47 Access the NETGEAR Armor portal from the router web interface 48 Disable or Reenable NETGEAR Armor from the router web update...........61 Manually update the Dynamic QoS database 61 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 62 Improve network
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    WiFi Router Model RS400 Chapter 6 Manage Network Settings View or change the WAN settings 67 Set up a default DMZ server 68 Change WPS Wizard for WiFi connections 86 Specify basic WiFi settings 86 Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security 88 Set up WPA/WPA2 enterprise WiFi security 90 Set
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    RS400 Check for new firmware and update the router 107 Manage the firmware update settings 108 Manually upload firmware to the router 108 Change the admin password 109 Enable admin password recovery 110 Recover the admin password the router to its factory default settings 124 Use the Reset
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Create a ReadyCLOUD account 136 Register your router with local server for services and applications 154 Forward incoming traffic for a default service or application.154 Add a port forwarding rule for a custom service or application 155
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.164 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Quick tips 167 Sequence to restart your network 167 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...167 Check the WiFi settings 167 Check the
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 comes with NETGEAR Armor built-in and includes a 3-year NETGEAR Armor subscription. NETGEAR Armor protects your connected home router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support/. 9
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    RS400 Unpack your router Figure 1. Package contents Your package contains following: • NETGEAR Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router • Three Antennas • Power adapter (varies by region) • Yellow Ethernet cable • Quick start guide for the best WiFi performance. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 45° 45° We recommend that the center antenna be vertical and that you aim the others outward at 45-degree angles, clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Table 1. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LEDs and LED This button lets you use WPS to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. The WPS LED blinks white during this process and then lights solid white. Rear panel The
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 In addition to the three antenna connectors, viewed from left to panel lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the router. Figure 3. Router label Hardware Setup 13
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    RS400 The QR code label is on the top panel. Your Preset Wireless Settings WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): WYoiFuirNPertwesoerkt NWaimreele(SsSsIDS)e:ttings Network Key (Password - Base of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones Hardware Setup 14 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: - Solid metal figure shows how to can cable your router. 45° 45° Figure 5. Cable your router Hardware Setup 15 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 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 on the back panel of the router. Hardware Setup 16 User Manual
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    2 Connect to the Router's Network and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection You can connect to the router's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter explains the ways you can connect, how to access the router and log in, and how to automatically set up the Internet
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Connect to the network You WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. The preset WiFi password is on the router label. If you customized the WiFi password, use your new WiFi password. Your device connects to the the Internet Connection User Manual
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    RS400 To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs you in to your Internet service. , use the NETGEAR account email address and password to log in Manual
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    service, you might need the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your DSL account • ISP login name and password an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser.
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    RS400 enter your Mac user name and password and click the Update Setting button displays a There is a problem with this website's security certificate 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. The router connects to browser still does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following: Manual
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    information. c. Read You cannot access the Internet on page 175. d. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. During the initial installation with the NETGEAR installation assistant, you are prompted to register your product. When the router connects
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    RS400 Microsoft Edge displays a There is a problem with this website's security certificate message or (secure HTTP). The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net. Your name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Change the language By default, the language
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    RS400 To change the language: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. Manual
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    when you first access the router web interface. You can also customize and manually specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Specify IPv6 Internet connections • Manage the MTU size
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    Model RS400 Use the 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up the Internet connection on page 26). 6. Click the Next button
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    RS400 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Manual
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    WiFi Router Model RS400 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 175. Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPPoE service You can manually specify the connection
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    RS400 10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually : • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within service You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service
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    ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address. 8. In the Password field, type the password that you use to log in to your Internet service. 9. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect. 10. To change the number of minutes until the Internet login
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    RS400 Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you Manual
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    RS400 • If your Internet connection does not use PPPoe or DHCP, or is not fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config. Your Internet service opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you 32 User Manual
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    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 on your home network (the LAN
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 5. From the Internet Connection to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns Your Internet Settings 34 User Manual
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    WiFi Router Model RS400 Set up password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. Specify Your Internet Settings 35 User Manual
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    configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually set up the Internet connection on page 26.) 7. Select an IP devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the
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    Router Model RS400 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are 9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: Specify Your Internet Settings 37 User Manual
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    RS400 • 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 the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first Manual
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    RS400 Password field, 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 might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Use Auto Config for an IPv6 login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in Specify Your Internet Settings 40 User Manual
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    Router Model RS400 8. some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies that are assigned for use within the service provider's network. This mapping allows for password. Specify Your Internet Settings 41 User Manual
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    RS400 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password 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 Manual
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    MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often 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 Internet service, and the technical support of either
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    RS400 Table 2. Common MTU sizes MTU 1500 1492 1472 1468 1458 1436 Application 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 password. The user name is admin. The password is the and password are case
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    intrusions from the Internet. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage NETGEAR Armor • Enable Circle with Disney • Enable access control to allow or block list • Prevent blocking on a trusted computer • Block services from the Internet • Schedule when to block Internet sites and
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    performance and privacy tools. NETGEAR Armor can support features for your Windows-based computers and your Mac OS, iOS, and Android devices. For more information about NETGEAR Armor, visit netgear.com/landings/armor/default.aspx. We recommend that you manage NETGEAR Armor from the Nighthawk app
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    you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select NETGEAR Armor. The NETGEAR Armor Protection page displays. 5. Scroll down to the NETGEAR Armor pane and click the Sign In button. A login window opens. Control
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    Model RS400 6. Enter your NETGEAR account email address and password in the fields and then click the LOGIN button. If you did not create a NETGEAR account, visit netgear.com/mynetgear and register your router to create a NETGEAR account. The router contacts the NETGEAR server and NETGEAR Armor
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    Router Model RS400 To disable or reenable NETGEAR Armor from the router web interface: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Enable Circle with Disney using the Nighthawk app Before enabling Circle, make sure that your router is in router mode (which is the default mode). Your router must be prompts to set up Circle. Control Access to the Internet 50 User Manual
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    Model RS400 Enable 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that You don't need to enter the its MAC address. This is the default setting. We recommend that you leave this radio button selected. • Block Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 The list displays. 8. To login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. Access to the Internet 52 User Manual
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    RS400 user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 56. • Always. Turn list. The keyword list supports up to 32 entries. 8. Click the Apply
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    RS400 Delete keywords from the blocked list To delete keywords from the list: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password 54 User Manual
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    time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The Block Services page displays. 5. Specify when to block the services: • To block the services all the time, select the Always radio button. • To
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    and to block services. To schedule blocking: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Control Access to the Internet 56 User Manual
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    specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and 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
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    Model RS400 This field. If you do not know the port number, leave the default port number. 10. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select user name for the outgoing email server. b. In the Password field, type the password for the outgoing email server. 11. To send alerts Manual
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    optimize performance 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: • Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management
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    RS400 Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management Dynamic Quality of Service everyone uses Dynamic QoS, it is disabled by default. To enable Dynamic QoS: 1. Launch a web the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the Manual
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    Model RS400 • Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time Manually update the Dynamic QoS database The router uses a QoS database of the most popular applications and services to implement Dynamic QoS. By default
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    RS400 To manually update the Dynamic QoS database: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password that do not support WMM and applications
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    RS400 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password discover the services from other and password. The user name is admin. The password is the
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    RS400 The UPnP page displays. 5. Select the Turn UPnP On check box. By default The default period is range from 1 to 255. The default value for the advertisement time to (SSID) and network key (password). That means that when you connect Smart Connect and the SSID and passwords for the 2.4 GHz and 5
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    RS400 To enable or disable Smart Connect: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password are saved. Optimize Performance 65 User Manual
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    it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter includes the following sections: • View or change the WAN settings • Set up a default DMZ server • Change the LAN TCP/IP settings • Change the router's device name • Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns • Disable the
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    Model RS400 View Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, and many others. Select this check box only in special circumstances. • Default Manual
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    or a service that you configured default DMZ server: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged Manage Network Settings 69 User Manual
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    RS400 . This is the default setting. • RIP-1. This format is universally supported. It is adequate for router. Change the router's device name The router's default device name is based on its model number. This admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified
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    WiFi Router Model RS400 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Device Name. The Device Name page displays. 5. In the Device Name field, type a new name. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns By default, the router
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    Model RS400 6. default, the router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first
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    WiFi Router Model RS400 The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Click the Apply button. 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
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    Router Model RS400 Choose an IP the device, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. Edit a reserved IP address To edit a reserved address Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time Manual
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    Model RS400 Delete a reserved IP address entry To delete a reserved address entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 The Router / AP / Bridge Mode page displays. 6. Select AP Mode Use fixed IP settings 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. Using this option
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    Model RS400 To set up the router in bridge mode: 1. Make a note of the WiFi settings of the other router to which this router will connect. You must know the SSID, WiFi security mode, wireless password, and AP / Bridge Mode page. Your settings are saved. Manage Network Settings 77 User Manual
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    RS400 Return the router to router mode By default the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the instructions for how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow those instruction. Manage Network Settings 78 User Manual
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    Router Model RS400 Set up from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. To configure a port group and enable the bridge: 1. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time Manual
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    RS400 Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group If the devices that are connected to the router's Ethernet LAN ports or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your ISP might require you to set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group for the router's Internet interface. If you are subscribed to IPTV service
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 9. Select the check box for is 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 gateway, and a second static route was created to Settings 81 User Manual
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    Router Model RS400 • A metric Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time a static route but keep it disabled until a later time. By default, the Active check box is selected and a route becomes active after Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 This value represents the number of routers window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged Manage Network Settings 83 User Manual
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    Router Model RS400 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Manage Network Settings 84 User Manual
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    of the router. The chapter includes the following sections: • Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections • Specify basic WiFi settings • Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security • Set up WPA/WPA2 enterprise WiFi security • Set up WEP legacy WiFi security • Change the WiFi Mbps settings • Change
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    RS400 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-enabled device to your WiFi network without typing the WiFi password password. The user name is admin. The password is the the network password when it password on the router label. Note: The preset SSID and password
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    RS400 click the Apply button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that The user name and password are case-sensitive. The long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated and is on the
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    Router Model RS400 In some the correct network name (SSID) and WiFi password? Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security The WiFi password is the one that you use to connect . The preset WiFi password is on the router label, but you can customize the WiFi password for greater security. Manage
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    button. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. This option is the default setting. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the router's WiFi network. If you did not change the WiFi password, the default password displays. The default password is printed on the router label. WPA2 provides
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    RS400 Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and WiFi password? Set up WPA/WPA2 enterprise WiFi security WPA/WPA2 enterprise WiFi RADIUS server. Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is an enterprise-level method To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to
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    of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the router's WiFi network. This is the default mode. - WPA2 [AES].WPA2 provides for authentication. The default port number is 1812. • RADIUS server Shared Secret. Enter the shared secret (RADIUS password) that is used between
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    RS400 the Apply button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Network page displays. 5. From the Mode menu, select Up to 54 Mbps. Manage the WiFi Network 92 Settings User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 The page adjusts to display the WEP radio button. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 7. Do one of the that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new settings. Manage the WiFi Network 93 Settings User Manual
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    RS400 the correct network name (SSID) and WiFi password? Change the WiFi Mbps settings The data rate name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC default mode. Manage the WiFi Network 94 Settings User
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    Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 • Up to 289 Your settings are saved. Change the transmission power of the WiFi radios By default, your router's radio transmission power is set to 100%. This allows your router admin user name and password. Manage the WiFi Network 95 Settings User Manual
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    a different WiFi password for the guest network. The guest network WiFi mode and channel settings are the same as your 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks. By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. You can set up the guest WiFi network for each WiFi band. The router simultaneously supports the
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    the guest WiFi network name. The default 2.4 GHz SSID is NETGEAR_Guest. The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. To change the SSID, enter , the guest must enter this password. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 on the Wireless Setup page the correct network name (SSID) and password? Control the WiFi radios The router's internal WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. By default, they are on so that you can Network 98 Settings User Manual
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Use the WiFi On/Off A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The Manage the WiFi Network 99 Settings User Manual
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    settings are saved. Manage WPS settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. You can change the WPS default settings. To manage WPS settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network
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    WiFi Router Model RS400 The BASIC Home (Optional) Select or clear the Enable Router's PIN check box. By default, the Enable Router's PIN check box is selected and the router's 's PIN through WPS. If this situation occurs, you can manually enable the PIN function by selecting the Enable Router's PIN
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    RS400 Enable or disable implicit beamforming Implicit beamforming means that the router can use information from WiFi clients that support password. The user name is admin. The password is the name and password are case default, but you can disable it. Manage the WiFi Network 102 Settings User
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    MU-MIMO-capable transfer data at the same time. For MU-MIMO to function, WiFi clients must support MU-MIMO, and they must be connected to a 5 GHz WiFi band. This feature is enabled by default, but you can disable it. To enable or disable MU-MIMO: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or
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    Model RS400 The when you click the Apply button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page
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    only. Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the router unexpectedly. • Fragmentation Length (256-2346). The default is 2346. • CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347). The
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    following sections: • Update the router firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password recovery • Recover the admin password • Manage the router configuration file • View information about the Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs • Return the router to its factory default settings 106
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    Model RS400 Update the router firmware You can log in to the router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually load window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in
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    RS400 name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that . This is the default setting. We recommend that Manually upload firmware to the router If you want to upload a specific firmware version, or your router fails to update its firmware automatically, follow these instructions
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    WiFi Router Model RS400 To manually upload a firmware file to your router: 1. Download the firmware for your router from the NETGEAR Download Center, opens. 4. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you
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    settings are saved. Enable admin password recovery The router admin password is used to log in to your router web interface. We recommend that you enable password recovery so that you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and
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    RS400 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 If you set up the password it to the factory default settings. Manage Your Router 111 User Manual
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    RS400 Back up the settings To back up the router's configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password 112 User Manual
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    Model RS400 WARNING: 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. • A red icon indicates that configuration problems exist Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Display the statistics of the Internet login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. Manage Your Router 114 User Manual
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    RS400 password. The user name is admin. The password is the and password are Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway 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 date
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    RS400 6. To release (stop) the Internet connection, click the Release button router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the visited or to which access was attempted. • Date and time. The date and time the log entry was recorded. Other Manual
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 You must set up email A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The button. Manage Your Router 117 User Manual
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    time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume
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    RS400 admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. 11. In the Traffic Control section, enter a below the number of minutes that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is Manual
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    RS400 is useful when your Internet service provider (ISP) measures your user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The counter to begin at a specific time and date. 9. In the Traffic Control section, enter
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    Model RS400 This setting is optional. The router issues a warning when the balance falls under the number of minutes that you enter. By default, the . 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you Manual
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    Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 The Traffic Status pop access the Internet until you unblock the traffic meter. CAUTION: If your Internet service provider (ISP) set a traffic limit, your ISP might charge you for the the router admin user name and password. Manage Your Router 122 User Manual
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    RS400 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password button. Your settings are saved. Change the NTP server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR NTP server to sync the network time. You can change the User Manual
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    RS400 password. The user name is admin. The password is the name and password are case- the router to its factory default settings Under some circumstances ( default settings. To reset the router to factory default settings default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password,
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    RS400 default Release password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings page displays. Manage Your Router 125 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 5. Click the Erase button. The configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the reset is complete, the router restarts. This process takes the router. Wait until the router finishes restarting. Manage Your Router 126 User Manual
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    a USB storage device • Approve a USB storage device • Remotely access a USB device using ReadyCLOUD • Safely remove a USB storage device For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare. 127
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    RS400 USB device requirements The 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 with the router. The router supports the following file system types for sharing. By default, the USB storage
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    Model RS400 Access might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local
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    RS400 do the following: a. Type the user name and password. b. Click the OK button. Access a storage two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all for the name and router admin password for the password. For more information about access control
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    Model RS400 6. for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup. The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault: • Windows 10 • Windows 8.1 • Windows 8 default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). 3. Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear
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    Model RS400 Enable FTP password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. Share USB Storage Devices 132 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    RS400 The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section to view the following settings: • Share Name. If only one USB device is connected, the default password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The password Manual
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    RS400 that you want. All-no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The other option is that only the admin user is allowed access to the network folder. The password name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. The USB Settings page displays. By default the Enable the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 The USB device is added to the Approved USB 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:
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    Router Model RS400 Register your might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area , visit readycloud.netgear.com. 9. Click the Sign In link, enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password, and click
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Safely remove a USB storage device login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. Attached to the Router User Manual
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    OpenVPN on the router • Install OpenVPN software • LAN requirements for VPN connections • Use a VPN tunnel on a Windows-based computer • Use VPN to access your Internet service at home 139
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    and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. The Dynamic DNS page displays. 5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 6. From the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR. Use VPN to Access Your Network 140 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 You can select another service provider. 7. Select the No 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
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    Model RS400 9. Depending on the type of service, specify either the user name of the email address: • No-IP account or DynDNS account. In the User Name field, type the user name for your account. • NETGEAR account. In the Email field, type the email address for your account. 10. In the Password
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    that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. We recommend that you use the default TUN mode and TAP mode settings. However
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    only for necessary access, that is, the router allows access to sites and services that would not be accessible without a VPN connection. This is the default selection. However, if some sites or services are not accessible to the VPN client, or if a user cannot access some sites on the Internet
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    password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 6. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service c. Change the name of the associated local area connection to NETGEAR-VPN. Make sure that you change the name of the
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    RS400 name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 6. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service guides/183-how-to-connect-to-access-server
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Install the OpenVPN client utility password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 6. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service Access Your Network 147 User Manual
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Install the OpenVPN client utility password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 6. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service Access Your Network 148 User Manual
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 LAN requirements for VPN connections For you cannot access your home router or your home network with the OpenVPN software. The default LAN IP address scheme for the router is 192.x.x.x. The most common IP schemes are Access Your Network 149 User Manual
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    support all the Internet services that you use at home. For example, your Netflix account might work at home but not in a different country. Allow VPN clients full Internet access By default the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the
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    By default, password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. Use VPN to Access Your Network 151 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 The VPN Service page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. For is only to your home network, not to the Internet service for your home network. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use
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    Rules As an advanced function of the firewall, you can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up port traffic rules for Internet services and applications. These rules apply specifically to ports. You need networking knowledge to set up port traffic rules. This chapter includes the following
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    RS400 Manage port forwarding to a local server for services and applications If a server is part of your network, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, if your router supports user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that
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    RS400 9. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that must provide the service service or application The router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules. If the service and password. The user name is admin. The password is the
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 • External port range. If the service or application uses a single port, enter the port number in the External port range field. If the service or application uses a range page. Manage Port Forwarding and 156 Port Triggering Traffic Rules User Manual
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    WiFi Router Model RS400 Change a port Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time the radio button for the service name. 7. Click the Edit Service button. The Ports - Custom Services page displays. 8. Change the Manual
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    Forwarding radio button is selected. 6. In the table, select the radio button for the service name. 7. Click the Delete Service button. The rule is removed from the table. A default rule remains available in the Service Name menu. A custom rule is removed. If you want to reinstate the custom rule
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 How the router implements a port forwarding or mobile device that sent the web page request. Manage port triggering for services and applications Port triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful Traffic Rules User Manual
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    Model RS400 Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance, make sure that Universal Plug-N-Play (UPnP) is enabled. Add a port triggering rule The router does not provide default services
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    RS400 • Service Type. Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The service name. 7. Click the Edit Service button. The Port Triggering - Services
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    RS400 because the router cannot detect when the service or application terminates. To specify the user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC up to 9999 minutes. The default setting is 20 minutes. 7.
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    RS400 Disable port triggering By default admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Port Triggering Portmap Table, select the radio button for the service name. 7. Click the Delete Service button. The rule is removed from the Port Triggering Portmap Traffic Rules User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 session, the router restores the original address information replaced by NAT and sends this reply message to your computer longer accepted on port numbers 33333 or 113. Manage Port Forwarding and 165 Port Triggering Traffic Rules User Manual
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    to 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 netgear.com/support for product and contact information. The chapter contains the following sections: • Quick tips • Troubleshoot with the LEDs • You
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    RS400 Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems device must match exactly. WiFi passwords are case sensitive. If you default, almost all computers and mobile devices are set up to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Troubleshooting 167 User Manual
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    recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. LEDs never turn off When the router is turned on, the LEDs light for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the LEDs stay on, this indicates a fault within the router. Troubleshooting 168
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    information. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. (The default password is password.) The user name and password are case-sensitive. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. Troubleshooting 169 User Manual
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    default settings. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Google Chrome: add a the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. If you already logged in before, the password is the one that you Root Certification Authorities. Troubleshooting 171 User Manual
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    RS400 11. Click OK > Next > Finish. 12. Follow the prompts to install the certificate. Note: If you enter your router's default 4. Click Visit Website. 5. Enter your Mac user name and password and click Update Settings. Mozilla Firefox: add a security exception To Troubleshooting 172 User Manual
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    time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Click the red shield icon next to "Certificate error" in your address bar. 6. Click View Certificates. The General tab displays. 7. Click Install Certificate. Troubleshooting 173 User Manual
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    Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 If the Install Certificate the prompts to install the certificate. Note: If you enter your router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) instead of www.routerlogin.net, Internet Explorer still Certificate Information tab displays. Troubleshooting 174 User Manual
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    's default IP your Internet service provider ( password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Click the ADVANCED tab. Troubleshooting 175 User Manual
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    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 login. • If your ISP requires a login, the login name and password Troubleshooting 176 User Manual
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    RS400 Troubleshoot service provider manually with a DNS address, as explained in the documentation for your computer. • The router might not be configured as the default Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the router, try to isolate the problem
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    RS400 If you disabled the router's SSID broadcast, then your WiFi network is hidden and does not display in your WiFi client's scanning list. (By default, SSID broadcast is enabled.) • Does your WiFi device support the OK button. You see a message like this one: Troubleshooting 178 User Manual
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    RS400 is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems might be occurring: • Wrong physical connections For IP address of your router is listed as the default gateway for your computer. If DHCP assigns the address of the router is listed as the default gateway. • Check to see that the
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    Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 • Check to see that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning. • If your ISP assigned a your ISP does this, configure your router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting 180 User Manual
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    A Supplemental Information This chapter includes technical information about your router. The chapter covers the following topics: • Factory settings • Technical specifications 181
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    AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Factory settings You can return (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address WAN MTU size Use default hardware address 1500 Port speed Disabled Supplemental Information 182 User Manual
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    Model RS400 Table 3. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature WiFi ` WiFi communication SSID name Security Broadcast SSID Transmission speed Country/region RF channel Operating mode Default setting Class B EN 55022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947 Supplemental Information 183 User Manual
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    Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400 Table 4. Router specifications IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz 256 QAM support IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5.0 GHz 256 QAM support Maximum computers per WiFi network Limited by the , lower actual data throughput rate. 3 NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or
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User Manual
Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi
Router
Model RS400
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
July 2019
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
202-11963-02