Netgear D6400 Ac1600 Wifi Vdsl Adsl Modem Router 802 11ac Dual Band Gigabit User Manual

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Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios
If you used the 
WiFi On/Off button to turn off the WiFi radios, you cannot log in to the modem 
router over a WiFi connection to turn them back on. You must press the WiFi On/Off button 
again for three seconds to turn the WiFi radios back on.
To enable or disable the WiFi radios:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  T
ype...

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6. Do one of the following in the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, Advanced 
Wireless Settings (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section, or both sections:
•Turn off the radio. Clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box.
If both radios are disabled, the WiFi LED turns off (see Front Panel with LEDs on 
page 11).
•Turn on the radio. Select the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box.
If you enable at least one...

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The previous figure does not show the bottom of the Wireless Settings pa\
ge.
5.  Either in the 
 Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section or the Advanced Wireless 
Settings (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section, click the  Add a new period button.
6. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during \
which you want to 
turn off the WiFi signal and specify whether the schedule is recurrent.
7....

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Manage the WPS Settings
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join the WiFi network without typ\
ing the WiFi 
password. You can change the WPS default and security settings.
To manage WPS settings:
1. 
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net .
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the  modem router  user name and password.
The user name is...

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8. To keep the PIN enabled but disable the PIN failure security, clear the To prevent PIN 
compromise check box.
9. To allow the WiFi settings to be changed automatically when you use WPS, do the 
following:
•To allow the WiFi settings to be changed for the 2.4 GHz band, clear the Keep Existing 
Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) check box.
•To allow the WiFi settings to be changed for the 5 GHz band, clear the Keep...

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A login window opens.
3.  Enter the user name and password for the  modem router.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
4.  Click the  OK button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
The previous figure does not show the bottom of the Wireless Settings pa\
ge.
6.  Enter the settings as described...

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7. 
Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved. 
Use the Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point
You can set up the modem router to function as a WiFi access point (AP)\
 on the same local  network as another router. When the modem router functions as a WiFi AP, many 
router-related features are disabled.
Tip:If you want to change the modem router’
 s function, use a wired connection 
to avoid being disconnected when...

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The user name is 
admin. The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP .
6. Select the  Enable AP Mode check box.
The page adjusts.
7.  Scroll down and select the radio button for the IP address setting that \
you want to use:
• Get dynamically from existing router . 
 The other router on the network...

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5.   Control Access to the Internet
The modem router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from 
unwanted intrusions from the Internet.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•Set Up Parental Controls
•Allow or Block Access to Your Network
•Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
•Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications
•Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
•Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
For...

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Set Up Parental Controls
The first time that you select 
Parental Controls from the BASIC Home page, your browser 
goes to the Parental Controls website. You learn more about Parental Controls or download 
the application.
To set up Parental Controls:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net .
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the user...