NETGEAR R6300 Guide

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For a Gigabit WiFi connection for your home entertainment center, install the first R6300
router, then set up the second R6300 in Bridge mode near the home entertainment center and
connect via Ethernet your Smart TV, DVR, game console or Blu-ray® player. The R6300 Bridge
connects at 802.11ac WiFi speeds to the R6300 WiFi Router, providing you a gigabit wifi
connection to your home entertainment center.
Benefits of installing the R6300 router as a bridge:
 Enables you to take advantage of Gigabit WiFi speeds on current devices
 Utilize Gigabit WiFi for applications like video and gaming by putting this next to your home
entertainment center
 Connect multiple devices like NAS, Smart TV, NeoTV, Blu-ray player, game console at Gigabit
WiFi speeds using a WiFi link
 Avoids the need for separate WiFi adapters for multiple devices
How to Set Up Bridge Mode on the R6300 Router
Make sure that the base router (the router that the R6300 will connect to) is operational and
able to connect wireless devices. Make a note of the following items: SSID, security mode,
wireless password, operating frequency (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
1. Log in to the R6300 Router by typing routerlogin.net on an Internet browser’s address
bar.
2. Go to Advanced tab > Advanced Setup and click Wireless Settings.

NETGEAR R6300 Specifications

Ports & interfaces

USB ports	2 USB 2.0 ports
Ethernet ports	5 Gigabit Ethernet ports
WAN ports	1 WAN port

System Memory

flash memory	128 MB
RAM	128 MB
memory type	flash and RAM

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	205 x 255 x 77 mm
weight	654 g