NETGEAR D3600? D6000 User Manual

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
March 2015
202-11386-01
N600 WiFi DSL Modem Router
Model D3600
AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Router
Model D6000
User Manual

NETGEAR D3600? D6000 Specifications

General

ADSL2+ Support	Yes
Device Type	Modem Router
DSL Modem	Yes
Ethernet Ports	4
USB Ports	1
Security Features	WPA, WPA2, Firewall

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router

Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, DC Connector, and Antennas

Identifies and describes the physical connections and controls on the back.

Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard

How to use the genie Setup Wizard for initial modem router configuration.

Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service

Step-by-step guide for configuring the router for DSL internet connections.

Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router

Physical connection steps for DSL service setup and initial access.

Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service

Step-by-step guide for configuring the router for cable or fiber internet.

Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings

How to access the router's web interface after initial setup.

Change the admin Password

Instructions for changing the router's administrative password for security.

Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

Detailed steps for manually configuring the internet connection settings.

Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service

Configuring PPPoE connections, common for DSL.

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA Service

Chapter 4 Manage the WiFi Network Settings

Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network

Configuring SSID, password, and security for the primary WiFi network.

Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network

Manage the WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network

Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls

Enabling and configuring parental controls to restrict internet access.

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications

Set Up a WiFi Access List and Manage WiFi Access

Restricting WiFi access to specific devices using MAC addresses.

Chapter 6 Share a Storage Device

Connect a USB Device to the Modem Router

Access a Storage Device Connected to the Modem Router

How to access files on a connected USB device from network computers.

Control Access to a Storage Device

Safely Remove a USB Device

Chapter 7 Share a USB Printer

Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer

Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility

Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility

Use the Shared Printer

How to print using a printer shared through the modem router.

Chapter 8 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet

Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS

Configuring Dynamic DNS for remote access to the network.

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet

Methods to access connected USB storage devices remotely via the internet.

Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet

Chapter 9 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

Manage the ADSL Settings

Change the Type of Physical WAN Connection

Switching the primary internet connection type (DSL, Cable, Fiber).

Manage the WAN Security Settings

Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address Settings

Configuring the router's local IP address and subnet.

Chapter 10 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic

Update the Firmware of the Modem Router

Checking for and installing new firmware versions for the router.

Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router

Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings

Resetting the router to its original factory default configuration.

View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router

Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications

Configuring rules to direct incoming internet traffic to specific local servers.

Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

Quick Tips for Troubleshooting

Common issues and their immediate solutions for network problems.

Troubleshoot with the LEDs

Diagnosing problems by interpreting the status of the router's indicator LEDs.

You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router

Solutions for inability to access the router's web management interface.

Troubleshoot the Internet Connection

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with the internet connection.

Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity

Resolving problems with connecting to the WiFi network.