NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S R7800 - Supplemental Information

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Supplemental Information

This appendix includes technical information about your router.

This appendix covers the following topics:

• Factory Settings on page 158

• Technical Specifications on page 159

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- User Manual1
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup9
- Unpack Your Router9
- Top View9
- Rear Panel11
  - Turn the Leds on or off12
- Attach the Antennas12
- USB Ports on the Left Panel13
- Esata Port on the Right Panel13
  - Connect an Esata Device14
- Position Your Router14
- Cable Your Router15
Chapter 2 Specify Your Internet Settings18
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard18
- Manually Set up the Internet Connection18
  - Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login19
  - Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login20
- Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections22
- Change the MTU Size32
Chapter 3 Control Access to the Internet36
Set up Parental Controls36
- Control Access to the Internet36
Allow or Block Access to Your Network37
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites39
- Block Services from the Internet40
- Delete Keywords from the Blocked List41
- Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer42
Manage Network Access Control Lists43
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services44
Set up Security Event Email Notifications45
Chapter 4 Network Settings49
- View or Change WAN Settings49
- Set up a Default DMZ Server50
- Change the Router's Device Name51
- Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings51
- Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns53
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router55
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses55
  - Reserve an IP Address55
  - Edit a Reserved IP Address56
  - Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry57
- Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections57
- Specify Basic Wifi Settings58
- Change the Wifi Mbps Settings61
- Change the Wifi Password or Security Level62
- Enable or Disable Wifi MU-MIMO63
- Enable or Disable Wifi 160 Mhz63
- Enable/Disable Wifi 160 Mhz63
- Enable a Wifi Video Network64
- Set up a Guest Wifi Network65
- Enable a Video Guest Wifi Network66
- Control the Wifi Radios67
  - Use the Wifi On/Off Button67
  - Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios68
- Set up a Wifi Schedule69
- Use as Wireless Access Point70
- Specify WPS Settings70
- Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point70
- Use in Bridge Mode72
- Use the Router in Bridge Mode72
Chapter 5 Optimize Performance76
- Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management76
- Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play79
- Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service80
Chapter 6 Manage Your Network83
- Update the Router Firmware83
- Change the Admin Password83
- Set up Password Recovery84
- Recover the Admin Password85
- View Router Status86
- Display Internet Port Statistics87
- Check the Internet Connection Status88
- View and Manage Logs of Router Activity89
- View Devices Currently on the Network90
- Monitor Internet Traffictraffic Metering91
- Manage the Router Configuration File93
Chapter 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router98
- USB Device Requirements98
- Connect a Storage Device to the Router98
  - Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router98
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows Computer99
- Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac100
- Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive99
- Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault101
  - Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine101
    - Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac101
    - Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data102
- Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk102
- Use FTP Within the Network104
- View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device104
  - Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device106
  - Edit a Network Folder on a Storage Device107
- Safely Remove a USB Device108
Chapter 8 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet110
- Dynamic DNS110
- Set up FTP Access through the Internet110
- Your Personal FTP Server111
- Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet115
Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server116
- Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings117
- Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server117
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with Itunes118
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App119
- Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo121
Chapter 10 Share a USB Printer124
- Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer124
- Download the Readyshare Printer Utility124
- Install the Readyshare Printer Utility124
- Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center126
- View or Change the Status of a Printer126
- Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer127
- Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings127
Chapter 11 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports130
- Port Forwarding to a Local Server131
- Port Triggering135
  - Add a Port Triggering Service135
  - Enable Port Triggering137
Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your Network140
- Set up a VPN Connection140
- Specify VPN Service in the Router140
- Install Openvpn Software on Your Computer141
  - Use a VPN Tunnel144
- Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media145
  - Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home145
    - Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router145
    - Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router146
- Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home147
  - Troubleshooting148
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting149
- Quick Tips149
- Troubleshoot with the Leds149
- You Cannot Log in to the Router151
- You Cannot Access the Internet152
- Troubleshoot Internet Browsing153
- Changes Are Not Saved154
- Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity154
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility154
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router154
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device155
Chapter 14 Supplemental Information157
- Factory Settings158
- Technical Specifications159

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