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Supplemental Information

This appendix includes technical information about your router.

The appendix covers the following topics:

• Factory Settings on page 136

• Technical Specifications on page 139

135

Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- User Manual1
- Table of Contents3
- This Chapter Contains the Following Sections8
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router9
Unpack Your Router9
- Hardware Overview of the Router9
LED Descriptions10
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel10
Router Label12
Position the Router12
Cable Your Router13
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router15
- Connect to the Router15
- Use a Web Browser to Access the Router17
  - Automatic Internet Setup17
  - Log in to the Router18
- Change the Language18
- Access the Router with the NETGEAR Genie App19
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings21
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard21
- Manually Set up the Internet Connection21
- Specify an Ipv6 Internet Connection26
- Manage the MTU Size35
  - MTU Concepts35
  - Change the MTU Size36
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet38
- Set up Parental Controls38
- Allow or Block Access to Your Network39
  - Enable and Manage Network Access Control39
  - Manage Network Access Control Lists40
    - Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List41
    - Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List42
- Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites43
- Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules45
Chapter 5 Manage the Basic Wifi Network Settings48
- Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Main Network48
- Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network56
  - Use WPS with the Push Button Method56
  - Use WPS with the PIN Method57
- Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Guest Network58
- Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios61
Chapter 6 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router64
USB Device Requirements64
- Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router64
Connect a USB Device to the Router65
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router65
- Access the Storage Device from a Windows-Based Computer65
- Access the Storage Device from a Mac66
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive66
Manage Access to a Storage Device67
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network68
View Network Folders on a Device69
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device70
- Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive71
Approve USB Devices71
Safely Remove a USB Device72
- Share a USB Printer74
Chapter 7 Share a USB Printer75
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer75
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility75
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility75
Use the Shared Printer76
- Manually Connect and Print76
- Print and Release the Printer76
View or Change the Status of a Printer77
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer78
Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings78
- Turn off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center78
- Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language79
- Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out79
Chapter 8 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings81
- Manage the WAN Security Settings81
- Set up a Default DMZ Server81
- Manage IGMP Proxying82
- Manage VPN Pass-Through83
- Manage NAT Filtering83
- Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway84
- Manage the LAN IP Address Settings84
- Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings85
- Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool86
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses87
- Disable the Built-In DHCP Server89
- Change the Router's Device Name89
- Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes90
- Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group93
  - Set up a Bridge for a Port Group93
  - Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group94
- Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug-N-Play96
Chapter 9 Manage the Router98
- Update the Firmware of the Router98
  - Check for New Firmware and Update the Router98
  - Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router99
- Change the Admin Password100
- Set up Password Recovery101
- Recover the Admin Password101
- Manage the Configuration File of the Router102
  - Back up the Settings102
  - Restore the Settings102
- Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings103
  - Use the Reset Button103
  - Erase the Settings104
- View the Status and Statistics of the Router105
Chapter 10 Manage the Advanced Wifi Features110
- Set up a Wifi Schedule111
- Manage the WPS Settings111
- Manage Advanced Wifi Settings112
- Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only113
Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering115
- Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications116
- Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications120
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting127
- Reboot the Router from Its Web Interface127
- Quick Tips127
- Troubleshoot with the Leds128
- You Cannot Log in to the Router129
- You Cannot Access the Internet130
- Changes Are Not Saved132
- Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity133
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility133
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router133
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device134
Chapter 13 Supplemental Information135
- Factory Settings136
- Technical Specifications139

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