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2
Connect to the Netw
ork and Access the
Router
Y
ou can connect to the router’
s
WiFi networks or use a wired Ether
net connection.
This chapter describes the
wa
ys you can connect and how to access the router and log in.
The chapter contains the f
ollowing sections:
•
Connect to the Router
on page 17
•
Use a
Web Bro
wser to Access the Router
on page 18
•
Change the Language
on page 21
•
Access the Router
With the NETGEAR genie App
on page 21
16
15
17
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
User Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
Optimize Performance
4
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router
10
Unpack Your Router
10
Attach the Antennas
10
Hardware Overview of the Router
10
Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel
11
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel
12
USB Port on the Front Panel
13
Router Label
14
Position the Router
14
Cable Your Router
15
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
17
Connect to the Router
17
Connect to the Router through an Ethernet Cable
17
Join the Wifi Network of the Router
17
Manual Method
17
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
18
Types of Logins
18
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
18
Automatic Internet Setup
19
Log in to the Router
20
Install the Router with the NETGEAR up App
20
Change the Language
21
Access the Router with the NETGEAR Genie App
21
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
24
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
24
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
24
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
24
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login and Pppoe Service
26
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service
28
Specify an Ipv6 Internet Connection
30
Ipv6 Internet Connections and Ipv6 Addresses
30
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
31
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
34
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Connection
36
Set up an Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
38
Set up a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection
38
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
40
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
41
Manage the MTU Size
43
MTU Concepts
43
Change the MTU Size
44
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance
47
Optimize Traffic with Qos
47
Manage Default and Custom Qos Rules
48
Add a Custom Qos Rule for a Service or Application
48
Add a Custom Qos Rule for a Device
49
Change a Qos Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule
51
Remove a Qos Rule
52
Remove All Qos Rules
53
Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control
54
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
55
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug-N-Play
55
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
58
Set up Parental Controls
58
Control Access to the Internet
58
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
59
Enable and Manage Network Access Control
59
Manage Network Access Control Lists
61
Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List
61
Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List
63
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
64
Set up Blocking
64
Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List
66
Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List
66
Specify a Trusted Computer
67
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications
68
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule
68
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application
69
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule
71
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule
72
Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
73
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
75
Chapter 6 Manage the Basic Wifi Network Settings
78
Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Main Network
78
View or Change the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security Settings
78
Configure WEP Legacy Wifi Security
84
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Wifi Security
85
Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network
87
Use WPS with the Push Button Method
87
Use WPS with the PIN Method
89
Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Guest Network
90
Control the Wifi Radios
93
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
94
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
94
Chapter 7 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
96
USB Device Requirements
96
Connect a USB Device to the Router
96
Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
96
Device Uses Special Drivers, It Is Not Compatible.)
96
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
97
Access the Storage Device from a Windows-Based Computer
97
Access the Storage Device from a Mac
97
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
98
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
99
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
99
Set up a Storage Device on a Mac
99
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
100
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a Storage Device
101
Manage Access to a Storage Device
102
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
104
View Network Folders on a Device
105
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device
106
Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive
107
Approve USB Devices
109
Safely Remove a USB Device
110
Chapter 8 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the
112
Internet
112
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
113
Your Personal FTP Server
113
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
114
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
115
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
117
Access Storage Devices through the Internet
117
Access Storage Devices from a Remote Computer
117
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
117
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices through the Internet
119
Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud
120
Create a Readycloud Account
120
Register Your Router with Readycloud
121
Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server
123
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
124
Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server
125
Share a USB Printer
127
Chapter 10 Share a USB Printer
128
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
128
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
128
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
128
Use the Shared Printer
130
Manually Connect and Print
130
Print and Release the Printer
131
View or Change the Status of a Printer
131
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
132
Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
133
Turn off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center
133
Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language
134
Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out
134
Chapter 11 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
136
Manage the WAN Security Settings
136
Set up a Default DMZ Server
136
Manage IGMP Proxying
137
Manage VPN Pass-Through
138
Manage NAT Filtering
138
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
139
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings
139
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
141
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
141
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
143
Reserve a LAN IP Address
143
Change a Reserved IP Address
144
Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry
144
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
145
Change the Router's Device Name
145
Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes
146
Set up a Static Route
147
Change a Static Route
148
Remove a Static Route
149
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
149
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
149
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
150
Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic
154
Update the Firmware of the Router
154
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
154
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router
155
Change the Admin Password
156
Set up Password Recovery
157
Recover the Admin Password
158
Manage the Configuration File of the Router
158
Back up the Settings
158
Restore the Settings
159
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
160
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
160
Use the Reset Button
161
Erase the Settings
161
View the Status and Statistics of the Router
162
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
162
Display Internet Port Statistics
164
Check the Internet Connection Status
165
Manage the Activity Log
166
View, Email, or Clear the Logs
166
Specify Which Activities Are Logged
167
View Devices Currently on the Network
168
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
170
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
170
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
171
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
172
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
173
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
175
Manage the Router Remotely
175
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App
177
Chapter 13 Manage the Advanced Wifi Features
179
Set up a Wifi Schedule
179
Manage the Advanced Wifi Features
179
Manage the WPS Settings
181
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
182
Specify How the Router Manages Wifi Clients
183
Manage Airtime Fairness
183
Manage Implicit Beamforming
184
Manage MU-MIMO
184
Set up a Wifi Bridge between the Router and Another Device
185
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only
188
Chapter 14 Use VPN to Access Your Network
191
Set up a VPN Connection
191
Specify VPN Service in the Router
191
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
192
Install Openvpn Software on a Mac Computer
194
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
195
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
196
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer
196
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media from a Windows-Based Computer
198
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
198
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
198
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
199
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
200
Chapter 15 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
201
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
202
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application
202
Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application
203
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
204
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
205
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
206
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
207
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
207
Add a Port Triggering Rule
208
Change a Port Triggering Rule
209
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
210
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering
211
Disable Port Triggering
212
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
212
Troubleshooting
214
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
215
Reboot the Router from Its Web Page
215
Quick Tips
215
Sequence to Restart Your Network
215
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
215
Wifi Settings
216
Network Settings
216
Troubleshoot with the Leds
216
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
216
Power LED Is off or Blinking
216
Power LED Stays Amber
217
Internet or Ethernet Leds Are off
217
Wifi LED Is off
217
You Cannot Log in to the Router
217
You Cannot Access the Internet
218
Check the WAN IP Address
218
Troubleshoot Pppoe
219
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
220
Changes Are Not Saved
221
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
221
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
221
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
221
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
222
Appendix A Supplemental Information
224
Factory Settings
225
Technical Specifications
228
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Brand
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Model
R6700v2
Category
Wireless Router
Language
English
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