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Hardw
are Setup
14
AC750 Wir
eless Dual Band Gigabit Rout
er R6050
4.
Connect a computer or WiFi device.
Y
ou have two options:
•
Connect with WiFi
.
T
o connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network name and password
on the product label.
•
Connect with an Ethernet cable
. Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to
one of the Ethernet LAN ports on the rear panel of the router
.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
7
Unpack Your Router
8
Hardware Features
9
Front Panel
9
Rear Panel
11
Product Label
12
Position Your Router
12
Cable Your Router
13
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
15
Connect to the Network
16
Wired Connection
16
Wifi Connection
16
Types of Logins
17
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
17
NETGEAR Genie Automatic Internet Setup
17
Log in to the Router
18
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet and Wifi Settings
20
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
21
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
22
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
22
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
24
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
25
Change the Wifi Password or Security Level
27
Control the Wireless Radio
28
Enable or Disable the Wireless Radio
29
Set up a Wireless Schedule
29
Chapter 4 Specify Network Settings
31
View or Change WAN Settings
32
Set up a Default DMZ Server
33
Change the MTU Size
35
Change the Router's Device Name
36
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
37
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
39
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
40
Reserve LAN IP Addresses
41
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
43
Specify WPS Settings
44
Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point
45
Wireless Distribution System
47
Set up the Base Station
48
Set up a Repeater
49
Set up Dynamic DNS
51
Static Routes
52
Set up a Static Route
53
Edit a Static Route
54
Delete a Static Route
55
View Devices Currently on the Network
55
Chapter 5 Optimize Performance
57
Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service
58
WMM Qos for Wireless Multimedia Applications
58
Set up Qos for Internet Access
59
Set up Bandwidth Control
72
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
73
Chapter 6 Manage Your Network
75
Update the Router Firmware
76
Change the Admin Password
77
Recover the Admin Password
77
View Router Status
79
View the Internet Connection Settings
80
Display Internet Port Statistics
80
View the Internet Connection Status
81
View Wireless Settings
86
View Guest Network Settings
86
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
87
Manage the Configuration File
89
Back up Settings
89
Restore Configuration Settings
90
Erase Configuration Settings
91
Traffic Meter
91
Reboot the Router
94
Remote Management
95
Configure Fastlane Settings
97
Enable Fastlane
97
Configure the Wps/Fastlane Button
98
Chapter 7 Share USB Devices Attached to the Router
99
USB Device Requirements
100
Access a USB Device on the Network
100
Safely Remove a USB Device
102
View or Configure a USB Device
103
Configure the USB Storage Device and Access Settings
104
Configure the Available Network Folders
105
Specify Approved USB Devices
109
Access Your USB Device Remotely
111
Set up a Network Printer
113
Common Uses of Network Sharing
117
Share Photos and Multimedia
117
Print High-Quality Photos from a Nonshared Printer
118
Send Large Files over the Internet
118
Chapter 8 Control Access to the Internet
119
Set up Parental Controls
120
Set up a Guest Network
122
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
123
Set up a Wireless Access List
125
Block Services from the Internet
127
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
129
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
130
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
130
Chapter 9 Specify Internet Port Settings
133
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
134
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
135
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
136
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
137
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
138
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
139
Set up Port Triggering
139
Add a Port Triggering Service
140
Enable Port Triggering
141
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
142
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
144
Forgotten Passwords
145
Admin Password
145
Wifi Passwords
145
Wifi Connections
146
Changes Not Saved
147
Troubleshoot with the Leds
147
Apply Power to the Router and Check the Leds
147
All Leds Remain Lit
148
Power LED Is off or Blinking
148
Power LED Stays Amber
148
Internet Leds Is off
148
Cannot Log in to the Router
149
The Router Cannot Access the Internet
149
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
151
Troubleshoot a Pppoe Internet Connection
151
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
152
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
152
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
153
Troubleshoot IP Addresses
154
Appendix A Supplemental Information
155
Factory Default Settings
156
Technical Specifications
157
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Model
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Category
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Language
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