Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic
Update the Firmware of the Router....................................................................186
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router..........................................186
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router..............................187
Change the admin Password.............................................................................188
Set Up Password Recovery...............................................................................189
Recover the admin Password............................................................................190
Manage the Configuration File of the Router.....................................................190
Back Up the Settings.....................................................................................190
Restore the Settings......................................................................................191
Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs..............................................................192
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings..............................................193
Use the Reset Button....................................................................................193
Erase the Settings.........................................................................................194
View the Status and Statistics of the Router......................................................194
View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings........195
Display Internet Port Statistics......................................................................196
Check the Internet Connection Status..........................................................197
Manage the Activity Log.....................................................................................198
View the Logs................................................................................................198
Specify Which Activities Are Logged.............................................................200
View Devices Currently on the Network.............................................................200
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic......................................................................201
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions............................201
View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status..................................................202
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume.................................................................203
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time..................................................205
Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached..........................207
Manage the Router Remotely............................................................................207
Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App..........................................209
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set Up a VPN Connection..................................................................................211
Specify VPN Service in the Router................................................................211
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer...............................................212
Use a VPN Tunnel.........................................................................................214
Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media..................................216
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home...........................................216
Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.........................................217
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router............................................218
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home........................218
Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications........219
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application.......................220
Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application..............221
Change a Port Forwarding Rule....................................................................223
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900