NETGEAR R6900 User Manual

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Nighthawk

AC1900 Smart

WiFi Router

User Manual

Model R6900

August 2015

202-11569-01

350 E. Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134

USA

Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- User Manual1
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router11
- Unpack Your Router11
- Attach the Antennas11
- Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel12
- Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel14
- USB Port on the Front Panel15
- Product Label on the Bottom Panel15
- Position Your Router16
- Cable Your Router17
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router18
- Connect to the Router18
- Use a Web Browser to Access the Router21
  - Automatic Internet Setup21
  - Log in to the Router22
- Change the Language23
- Access the Router with the NETGEAR Genie App23
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings26
Use the Internet Setup Wizard26
Manually Set up the Internet Connection26
- Specify Your Internet Settings26
- Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login27
- Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login and Pppoe Service28
- Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service30
Specify an Ipv6 Internet Connection32
- Ipv6 Internet Connections and Ipv6 Addresses32
- Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection34
- Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection35
- Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection37
- Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection39
- Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection39
- Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection41
- Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Connection43
- Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection45
Manage the MTU Size47
- MTU Concepts47
  - Change the MTU Size48
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance51
- Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service51
- Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream Qos51
  - Optimize Performance51
- Add Upstream Qos Priority Rules53
- Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream Qos61
- Add Downstream Qos Priority Rules62
- Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play67
- Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service68
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet71
- Set up Parental Controls71
- Allow or Block Access to Your Network72
  - Enable and Manage Network Access Control72
  - Manage Network Access Control Lists74
    - Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List74
    - Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List76
- Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites77
- Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications81
- Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules88
- Set up Security Event Email Notifications90
Chapter 6 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router92
- USB Device Requirements92
- Connect a USB Device to the Router93
  - Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router93
- Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router94
  - Access the Storage Device from a Windows Computer94
  - Access the Storage Device from a Mac94
- Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive95
- Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault95
- Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine96
- Manage Access to a Storage Device99
- Enable FTP Access Within Your Network102
- View Network Folders on a Device103
- Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device104
  - Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive106
- Approve USB Devices108
- Safely Remove a USB Device109
Chapter 7 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the112
- Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS112
- Access Storage Devices through the Internet118
- Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud121
  - Create a Readycloud Account121
  - Register Your Router with Readycloud122
Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server125
- Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings126
- Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server127
- Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo128
Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer131
Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer132
- Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer132
- Download the Readyshare Printer Utility132
- Install the Readyshare Printer Utility133
- Use the Shared Printer134
  - Manually Connect and Print134
  - Print and Release the Printer135
- View or Change the Status of a Printer135
- Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer136
- Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings137
Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings140
- Manage the WAN Security Settings140
Set up a Default DMZ Server141
- Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings141
Manage IGMP Proxying142
Manage NAT Filtering143
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway144
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings144
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings145
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool146
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses148
- Reserve a LAN IP Address148
- Change a Reserved IP Address149
- Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry149
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server150
Change the Router's Device Name151
Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes151
- Set up a Static Route152
- Change a Static Route153
- Remove a Static Route154
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group154
- Set up a Bridge for a Port Group155
- Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group156
Chapter 11 Manage the Wifi Network Settings159
- Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network159
Specify Basic Wifi Settings162
Change the Wifi Mbps Settings165
Change the Wifi Password or Security Level166
Set up a Guest Wifi Network167
Specify How the Router Manages Wifi Clients169
- Disable Airtime Fairness169
- Disable Implicit Beamforming170
Control the Wifi Radios170
- Use the Wifi On/Off Button171
- Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios171
Set up a Wifi Schedule172
Manage the WPS Settings173
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point175
Use the Router in Wifi Bridge Mode176
Set up a Wifi Distribution System179
- Set up the Base Station180
- Set up the Repeater182
Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic186
- Update the Firmware of the Router186
- Change the Admin Password188
- Set up Password Recovery189
- Recover the Admin Password190
- Manage the Configuration File of the Router190
- Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings193
  - Use the Reset Button193
  - Erase the Settings194
- View the Status and Statistics of the Router194
- Manage the Activity Log198
  - View the Logs198
  - Specify Which Activities Are Logged200
- View Devices Currently on the Network200
- Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic201
- Manage the Router Remotely207
- Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App209
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network210
- Set up a VPN Connection211
- Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media216
- Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home216
Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering219
- Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications219
- Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications226
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting234
- Reboot the Router from Its Web Page234
- Quick Tips235
- Troubleshoot with the Leds236
- You Cannot Log in to the Router238
- You Cannot Access the Internet238
- Changes Are Not Saved241
- Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity241
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility242
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router242
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device243
Chapter 16 Supplemental Information244
- Factory Settings245
- Technical Specifications248

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NETGEAR R6900 Specifications

General

WiFi Technology	802.11ac
WiFi Performance	AC1900 (600 + 1300 Mbps)
Ethernet Ports	5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
Beamforming	Yes
Antennas	3 external antennas
MU-MIMO	Yes
Processor	Dual-core 1GHz
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0
Memory	256MB RAM, 128MB flash
Security	WPA/WPA2
Weight	1.65 lb
Dimensions	11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 inches

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