NETGEAR R7100LG

NETGEAR R7100LG

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Supplemental Information

This chapter includes technical information about your modem router.

The chapter covers the following topics:

• Factory Settings on page 176

• Technical Specifications on page 177

175

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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