NETGEAR Nighthawk R7000P - Optimize Performance

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Optimize Performance

You can set up the router to 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 on page 74

• Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play on page 75

• Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service on page 76

• Enable or Disable Smart Connect on page 77

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Chapter 1 Hardware Setup9
- Unpack Your Router9
- Attach the Antennas9
- Front View10
- LED Descriptions10
- Rear Panel12
- Position Your Router13
- Cable Your Router14
- Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds14
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router17
Connect to the Network17
- Wired Connection17
- Wifi Connection17
- Wifi Connection Using WPS17
- Label18
Types of Logins18
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router18
- Automatic Internet Setup18
- Log in to the Router20
Install the Router with the NETGEAR up App20
Change the Language20
Access the Router with the NETGEAR Genie App21
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings23
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard23
- Manually Set up the Internet Connection23
  - Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login23
  - Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login24
- Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections25
- Change the MTU Size35
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet39
Set up Parental Controls39
- Enable Circle with Disney39
- Enable Circle with Disney on Your Router39
- Control Access to the Internet39
- Enable Circle with Disney Using the Circle App40
- Enable Standard Parental Controls41
Allow or Block Access to Your Network41
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites42
- Delete Keywords from the Blocked List43
- Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer44
- Block Services from the Internet44
Manage Network Access Control Lists45
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services46
Set up Security Event Email Notifications46
Chapter 5 Network Settings49
- View or Change WAN Settings49
- Set up a Default DMZ Server50
- Change the Router's Device Name50
- Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings51
- Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns52
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router53
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses54
  - Reserve an IP Address54
  - Edit a Reserved IP Address55
  - Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry55
- Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections56
- Specify Basic Wifi Settings56
- Change the Wifi Mbps Settings58
- Change the Wifi Password or Security Level58
- Set up a Guest Wifi Network59
- Control the Wifi Radios60
  - Use the Wifi On/Off Button60
  - Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios60
- Set up a Wifi Schedule61
- Specify WPS Settings61
- Manage Implicit Beamforming62
- Manage Airtime Fairness63
- Manage MU-MIMO63
- Enable Router Mode64
- Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point64
- Set up the Router in Bridge Mode65
- Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group66
  - Set up a Bridge for a Port Group67
  - Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group67
  - Set up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port69
- Custom Static Routes70
  - Set up a Static Route70
  - Edit a Static Route71
  - Delete a Static Route72
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance74
Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management74
- Enable Dynamic Qos74
- Enable or Disable the Automatic Qos Database Update74
- Optimize Performance74
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play75
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service76
Enable or Disable Smart Connect77
Chapter 7 Manage Your Network79
Update the Router Firmware79
- Check for New Firmware and Update the Router79
- Manually Upload Firmware to the Router80
Change the Admin Password and Enable Password Recovery80
Set up Password Recovery81
Recover the Admin Password82
View Router Status82
Display Internet Port Statistics83
Check the Internet Connection Status84
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity84
View Devices Currently on the Network85
Monitor Internet Traffic86
Manage the Router Configuration File87
- Back up Settings87
- Erase the Current Configuration Settings87
- Restore Configuration Settings88
Remote Access88
- Set up Remote Management89
- Use Remote Access89
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App90
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router92
USB Device Requirements92
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router92
- Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router92
- Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows Computer.9393
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows Computer93
- Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac94
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive93
Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault94
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine95
- Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac95
- Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data96
- Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk96
Use FTP Within the Network97
View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device98
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device99
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device99
Set up NETGEAR Downloader100
- Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader100
- Change the NETGEAR Downloader Settings101
- Set up Email Notifications for NETGEAR Downloader101
- Manage NETGEAR Downloader Tasks102
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device102
Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet105
- Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS105
- Set up FTP Access through the Internet105
- Your Personal FTP Server106
- Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet109
- Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud109
  - Create a Readycloud Account109
  - Register Your Router with Readycloud109
Chapter 10 Use the Router as a Media Server112
- Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings112
- Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server112
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with Itunes113
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App114
- Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo115
- Change the NTP Server117
Chapter 11 Share a USB Printer119
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer119
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility119
- Share a USB Printer119
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility120
Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center121
View or Change the Status of a Printer122
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer122
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings123
- Turn off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center123
- Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center123
- Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out123
Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your Network126
Set up a VPN Connection126
Specify VPN Service in the Router126
- Use VPN to Access Your Network126
Install Openvpn Software127
- Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows Computer127
- Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer130
- Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device130
- Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device131
- Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer132
- Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media133
  - Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home134
    - Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router134
    - Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router135
- Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home135
Chapter 13 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports136
- Port Forwarding to a Local Server137
- Port Triggering140
  - Add a Port Triggering Service141
  - Enable Port Triggering142
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting145
- Quick Tips145
- Troubleshoot with the Leds145
- You Cannot Log in to the Router147
- You Cannot Access the Internet147
- Troubleshoot Internet Browsing149
- Changes Are Not Saved149
- Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity149
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility150
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router150
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device151
Chapter 15 Supplemental Information152
- Factory Settings153
- Technical Specifications154

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