NETGEAR R7100LG

NETGEAR R7100LG

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Attach the Antennas

The modem router comes with three antennas.

To attach the antennas:

1. Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the router.

2. Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts.

3. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance.

We recommend that you position the antennas as shown.

Hardware Setup

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Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router

Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- User Manual1
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup9
- Unpack Your Modem Router9
- Front View9
- Hardware Setup10
- Rear Panel11
- Turn the Leds on or off13
- Attach the Antennas14
- Insert a Micro SIM Card15
- Cable Your Modem Router15
- Position Your Modem Router16
- Modem Router18
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router19
Connect to the Network19
- Wired Connection19
- Wifi Connection Using WPS19
- Wifi Connection19
- Label20
Types of Logins20
Use a Web Browser to Access the Modem Router20
- Log in to the Modem Router20
Automatic Internet Setup21
Automatic Internet Setup with Two Routers22
Access the Modem Router with NETGEAR Genie Apps24
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings26
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard26
- Manually Set up the Internet Connection26
  - Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login27
  - Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login28
- Change the Internet Connection Mode30
- Set up Failover Mode31
- Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections32
- Change the MTU Size45
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet48
- Set up Parental Controls48
  - Control Access to the Internet48
Allow or Block Access to Your Network49
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites50
- Block Services from the Internet51
- Delete Keywords from the Blocked List52
- Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer53
Manage Network Access Control Lists53
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services54
Set up Security Event Email Notifications55
Set up IP-MAC Binding57
Chapter 5 Network Settings59
- View or Change WAN Settings59
- Set up a Default DMZ Server60
- Change the Modem Router's Device Name61
- Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings61
- Specify the IP Addresses that the Modem Router Assigns63
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Modem Router64
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses65
- Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections66
- Specify Basic Wifi Settings67
- Change the Wifi Mbps Settings69
- Change the Wifi Password or Security Level70
- Set up a Guest Wifi Network71
- Control the Wifi Radios72
  - Use the Wifi On/Off Button73
  - Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios73
- Set up a Wifi Schedule74
- Specify WPS Settings75
- Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point76
- Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group77
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance83
- Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management83
- Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play85
- Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service86
Chapter 7 Manage Your Network89
- Update the Modem Router Firmware89
- Change the Admin Password89
- Set up Password Recovery90
- Recover the Admin Password91
- View Modem Router Status91
- Configure the APN Settings92
- Set the SIM PIN Code93
  - Enable or Disable SIM PIN Code93
  - Change the SIM PIN Code94
- Display Internet Port Statistics94
- Check the Internet Connection Status95
- Check the Mobile Broadband Connection Status96
- View the Mobile Broadband Settings98
- View and Manage Logs of Router Activity98
- View Devices Currently on the Network99
- Monitor Internet Traffictraffic Metering100
- Manage the Router Configuration File102
- Remote Access104
  - Set up Remote Management104
  - Use Remote Access105
- Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App105
- Manage SMS Messages105
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router112
USB Device Requirements112
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Modem Router112
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows Computer113
- Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac114
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive113
Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault114
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine115
- Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac115
- Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data116
- Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk116
- Use FTP Within the Network117
- View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device118
- Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device119
- Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device119
- Safely Remove a USB Storage Device120
Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet122
- Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS122
- Set up FTP Access through the Internet122
- Your Personal FTP Server123
- Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet127
- Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud127
  - Create a Readycloud Account127
  - Register Your Modem Router with Readycloud128
Chapter 10 Use the Modem Router as a Media Server130
- Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings131
- Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server131
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with Itunes132
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App133
- Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo135
Chapter 11 Share a USB Printer138
- Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer138
- Download the Readyshare Printer Utility138
- Install the Readyshare Printer Utility139
- Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center140
- View or Change the Status of a Printer141
- Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer141
- Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings142
Chapter 12 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports144
- Port Forwarding to a Local Server145
- Port Triggering149
  - Add a Port Triggering Service149
  - Enable Port Triggering150
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network154
- Set up a VPN Connection154
- Specify VPN Service in the Modem Router154
  - Use VPN to Access Your Network154
- Install Openvpn Software155
- Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer160
  - Use VPN to Access the Modem Router's USB Device and Media162
  - Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home162
    - Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Modem Router163
    - Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router163
- Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home164
- Change VPN Pass-Through Settings164
  - Troubleshooting166
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting167
- Quick Tips167
- Troubleshoot with the Leds167
- You Cannot Log in to the Modem Router169
- You Cannot Access the Internet170
- Troubleshoot Internet Browsing171
- Changes Are Not Saved171
- Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity172
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility172
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router172
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device173
Chapter 15 Supplemental Information175
- Factory Settings176
- Technical Specifications177

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