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8
Use the Router as a Media Server
The router comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media ser
v
er
.
Y
ou can set up the router to pla
y music from
iT
unes Server and media from
TiV
o
.
This chapter contains the f
ollowing sections:
•
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Ser
v
er Settings
on page 104
•
Pla
y Music F
rom a Storage De
vice
With iT
unes Ser
v
er
on page 105
•
Pla
y Media F
rom a USB Device on
TiV
o
on page 107
103
102
104
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
User Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
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
13
USB Port on the Front Panel
13
Router Label
14
Position Your 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
25
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
25
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 Pass-Through Internet Connection
36
Set up a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection
36
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
38
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Connection
39
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
46
Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
46
Enable Dynamic Qos
46
Enable or Disable the Automatic Qos Database Update
46
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug-N-Play
47
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
48
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
49
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
51
Set up Parental Controls
51
Control Access to the Internet
51
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
52
Enable and Manage Network Access Control
52
Manage Network Access Control Lists
54
Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List
54
Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List
56
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
57
Set up Blocking
57
Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List
59
Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List
59
Specify a Trusted Computer
60
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications
61
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule
61
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application
63
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule
65
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule
66
Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
66
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
68
Chapter 6 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
71
USB Device Requirements
71
Connect a USB Device to the Router
71
Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
71
Device Uses Special Drivers, It Is Not Compatible.)
71
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
72
Access the Storage Device from a Windows-Based Computer
72
Access the Storage Device from a Mac
72
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
73
Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault
73
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
74
Set up a Storage Device on a Mac
74
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
75
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a Storage Device
75
Manage Access to a Storage Device
76
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
79
View Network Folders on a Device
80
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device
81
Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive
83
Approve USB Devices
85
Set up NETGEAR Downloader
86
Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader
87
Change the NETGEAR Downloader Settings
87
Set up Email Notifications for NETGEAR Downloader
88
Manage NETGEAR Downloader Tasks
89
Safely Remove a USB Device
89
Chapter 7 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the
91
Internet
91
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
92
Your Personal FTP Server
92
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
93
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
94
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
96
Access Storage Devices through the Internet
96
Access Storage Devices from a Remote Computer
96
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
97
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices through the Internet
98
Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud
99
Create a Readycloud Account
99
Register Your Router with Readycloud
100
Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server
103
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
104
Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server
105
Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo
107
Set up the Router to Work with Tivo
107
Play Videos
107
Play Music or View Photos
108
Copy Tivo Files to a Computer
108
Share a USB Printer
109
Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer
110
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
110
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
110
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
111
Use the Shared Printer
112
Manually Connect and Print
112
Print and Release the Printer
113
View or Change the Status of a Printer
113
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
114
Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
115
Turn off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center
115
Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language
116
Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out
116
Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
118
Manage the WAN Security Settings
118
Set up a Default DMZ Server
118
Manage IGMP Proxying
119
Manage NAT Filtering
120
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
120
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings
121
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
122
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
123
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
124
Reserve a LAN IP Address
125
Change a Reserved IP Address
125
Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry
126
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
126
Change the Router's Device Name
127
Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes
128
Set up a Static Route
128
Change a Static Route
129
Remove a Static Route
130
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
130
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
131
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
132
Chapter 11 Manage the Wifi Network Settings
136
Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network
136
Use WPS with the Push Button Method
136
Use WPS with the PIN Method
137
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
138
Change the Wifi Data Rate Settings
141
Change the Wifi Password or Security Level
142
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
143
Specify How the Router Manages Wifi Clients
144
Manage Airtime Fairness
144
Manage Implicit Beamforming
145
Manage MU-MIMO
145
Control the Wifi Radios
146
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
146
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
146
Set up a Wifi Schedule
147
Manage the WPS Settings
148
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point
150
Use the Router in Wifi Bridge Mode
151
Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic
155
Update the Firmware of the Router
155
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
155
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router
156
Change the Admin Password
157
Set up Password Recovery
158
Recover the Admin Password
158
Manage the Configuration File of the Router
159
Back up the Settings
159
Restore the Settings
159
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
160
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
161
Use the Reset Button
161
Erase the Settings
162
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
167
Specify Which Activities Are Logged
168
View Devices Currently on the Network
168
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
169
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
169
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
170
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
171
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
173
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
174
Manage the Router Remotely
175
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App
176
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network
178
Set up a VPN Connection
178
Specify VPN Service in the Router
178
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
179
Install Openvpn Software on a Mac Computer
181
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
182
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
183
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer
183
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media from a Windows-Based Computer
185
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
185
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
185
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
186
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
187
Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
188
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
189
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application
189
Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application
190
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
192
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
193
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
193
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
194
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
194
Add a Port Triggering Rule
195
Change a Port Triggering Rule
197
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
198
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering
198
Disable Port Triggering
199
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
200
Troubleshooting
201
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting
202
Reboot the Router from Its Web Page
202
Quick Tips
202
Sequence to Restart Your Network
202
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
202
Wifi Settings
203
Network Settings
203
Troubleshoot with the Leds
203
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
203
Power LED Is off or Blinking
203
Power LED Stays Amber
204
Internet or Ethernet Port Leds Are off
204
Wifi LED Is off
204
You Cannot Log in to the Router
204
You Cannot Access the Internet
205
Check the WAN IP Address
205
Troubleshoot Pppoe
206
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
207
Changes Are Not Saved
207
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
208
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
208
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
208
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
209
Appendix A Supplemental Information
210
Factory Settings
211
Technical Specifications
214
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Model
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Category
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Language
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