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able 2.
Common MTU sizes (Continued)
Application
MTU
Used in PPTP environments or with
VPN.
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Maximum size f
or AOL DSL.
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ypical v
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our Internet Settings
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XR500 Nighthawk Pr
o Gaming Router
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
1
User Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
9
Unpack Your Router
10
Leds, Buttons, and Ports on the Front Panel, Top Panel, and Left Side Panel
11
Rear Panel
13
Attach the Antennas
14
Router Label
15
Position Your Router
15
Cable Your Router
17
Turn the Leds on or off Using the LED On/Off Switch
17
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
19
Connect to the Network
20
Wired Connection
20
Wifi Connection
20
Wifi Connection Using WPS
20
Types of Logins
21
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
21
Automatic Internet Setup
21
Log in to the Router
22
Change the Language
23
Install the Router with the NETGEAR up App
23
Access the Router with the NETGEAR Genie App
24
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
25
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
26
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
26
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
26
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
27
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
29
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
29
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
30
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
31
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
33
Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection
35
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
35
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
36
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
38
Change the MTU Size
39
Chapter 4 Customize Quality of Service Settings and Optimize Gaming
42
Improve Response Time by Using the Geo Filter
43
Configure and Use the Geo Filter
43
Ping a Device and Allow or Deny the Device a Connection
45
Add a Device to the Geo Filter
45
Remove a Device from the Geo Filter
46
Manage the General Geo Filter Map Settings
47
Manage Bandwidth Allocation
48
Prevent Network Congestion with Anti-Bufferbloat
48
Disable Anti-Bufferbloat
49
Allocate Bandwidth to Devices
50
Reset the Bandwidth Distribution
52
Manage Traffic Prioritization
52
Prioritize Traffic for a Device and View Prioritization Information
52
Add a Device for Traffic Prioritization
53
Stop Traffic Prioritization for a Device
54
Disable Automatic Traffic Prioritization
55
Chapter 5 Monitor Devices and the Network and View Router Information
56
View and Manage Devices Currently on the Network
57
View Network Usage Information
58
View Router System Information
59
Customize the Dashboard
61
Chapter 6 Control Access to the Internet
63
Block Access to Internet Sites
64
Add Keywords and Block Access to Specific Internet Sites
64
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
65
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
65
Block Services and Applications with Simple Outbound Firewall Rules
66
Block a Service or Application from Accessing the Internet
66
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or Application
67
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or Application
68
Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
68
Set up Email Notifications for Security Events and Log Messages
69
Chapter 7 Manage the Router's Network Settings
71
View or Change WAN Settings
72
Set up a Default DMZ Server
73
Change the Router's Device Name
73
Change the Router's LAN IP Address and RIP Settings
74
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
75
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
76
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
77
Reserve a LAN IP Address
77
Change a Reserved IP Address
78
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
78
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
79
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a Port Group
79
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a VLAN Tag Group
80
Set up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port
81
Manage Custom Static Routes
82
Set up a Static Route
83
Change a Static Route
83
Delete a Static Route
84
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
84
Chapter 8 Manage the Router's Wifi Settings
86
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
87
Change the Wifi Password or Security Level
89
Change the Wifi Mbps Mode for Download and Upload Speeds
90
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
90
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Wifi Security
91
Configure WEP Legacy Wifi Security
93
Control the Wifi Radios
94
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
94
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
95
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
95
Set up a Wifi Schedule
96
Specify WPS Settings
97
Manage Implicit Beamforming
97
Manage Mu-MIMO
98
Manage HT160 for 160 Mhz Wifi Support
99
Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
99
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only
100
Chapter 9 Maintain the Router
102
Update the Router Firmware
103
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
103
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
104
Change the Admin Password
105
Enable Admin Password Recovery
106
Recover the Admin Password
106
Manage the Router Configuration File
107
Back up the Configuration Settings
107
Restore the Configuration Settings
108
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
108
Manage Remote Access
109
Set up Remote Management
109
Use Remote Access
110
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App
110
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
110
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
110
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
111
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
112
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
113
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
114
View and Manage the Router Activity Log
114
Display Internet Port Statistics
116
Check the Internet Connection Status, View Details, and Release and Renew the Connection
116
Restart the Router from Its Web Interface
117
View Router Notifications
118
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
118
Chapter 10 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
120
USB Device Requirements
121
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
121
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
121
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
122
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
123
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
123
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
124
Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
124
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
125
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk
125
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
126
Use FTP Within the Network
128
Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
128
View Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
128
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
129
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
130
Approve USB Devices
130
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
131
Chapter 11 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices through the
133
Internet
133
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
133
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
133
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
134
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
134
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
135
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
136
Access USB Storage Devices from a Remote Computer
136
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
136
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices through the Internet
137
Chapter 12 Use the Router as a Media Server
138
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
139
Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server
139
Set up the Router's Itunes Server with Itunes
140
Set up the Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App
141
Set up the Router to Work with Tivo
142
Chapter 13 Share a USB Printer
143
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
144
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
144
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
144
Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center
145
View or Change the Status of a Printer
146
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
146
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
147
Turn off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center
147
Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center
147
Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out
148
Chapter 14 Use VPN to Access Your Network
149
Set up a VPN Connection
150
Specify VPN Service in the Router
150
Install Openvpn Software
151
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
151
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
153
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
154
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
155
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer
155
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Storage Device and Media from a Windows-Based Computer
156
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
156
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
157
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
157
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
158
Chapter 15 Use VPN to Access an External Network
159
Set up a VPN Client Connection
160
Enable the VPN Client in the Router and Connect to a VPN Server
160
Disconnect the Router from the VPN Server
162
Chapter 16 Manage and Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
163
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
164
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
164
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
165
Change a Port Forwarding Service or Application
166
Remove a Port Forwarding Service or Application
166
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
167
How the Router Implements a Port Forwarding Rule
167
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
167
Add a Port Triggering Service or Application
168
Enable Port Triggering and Specify the Time-Out Value
169
Change a Port Triggering Service or Application
169
Remove a Port Triggering Service or Application
170
Disable Port Triggering
171
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
171
Chapter 17 Troubleshooting
173
Quick Tips
174
Sequence to Restart Your Network
174
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
174
Check the Network Settings
174
Check the Wifi Settings
174
Troubleshoot with the Leds
174
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
175
Power LED Is off or Blinking
175
Leds Never Turn off
175
Internet or Ethernet Port Leds Are off
175
Wifi Leds Are off
176
You Cannot Log in to the Router
176
You Cannot Access the Internet
176
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
178
Changes Are Not Saved
178
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
178
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
179
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
179
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
180
Appendix A Supplemental Information
181
Factory Settings
182
Technical Specifications
184
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