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

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Remove a QoS Rule
You can remove an individual custom or default QoS rule.
To remove an individual QoS rule:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
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...

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5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.
The QoS Setup page displays.
6. Scroll down and click the Delete All button.
All QoS rules are permanently removed.
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over 
the WiFi link. 
WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi data packets from different applications based on four access 
categories: voice, video, best effort,...

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Manage Implicit Beamforming
The modem router supports beamforming to enhance the WiFi range and perf\
ormance for 
your WiFi devices. When you enable beamforming and connect to the WiFi n\
etwork, the 
modem router actively tracks your device and directs WiFi to your device\
, rather than just 
blasting it out in all directions.
The modem router uses explicit and implicit beamforming to improve WiFi \
performance.  Explicit...

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Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and 
Play
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices such as Internet appliances and computers 
access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can 
automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time 
communications such as instant...

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The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing 
the modem router and which ports (internal and external) that device opened. The UPnP 
Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active 
for each IP address.
10. To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. 

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7.   Share a Storage Device
This chapter describes how to access and manage a storage device attached to your modem 
router. ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB storage device connected to the modem 
router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.)
Note:You can use the USB port on the modem router only to connect a 
USB storage device such as a flash drive or hard drive or a printer. Do 
not connect a computer, USB modem, CD drive, or DVD drive to the 
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USB Device Requirements
The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard d\
rives. For the 
most up-to-date list of USB devices that the modem router supports, visi\
t 
kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare .
Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the d\
rivers onto the 
computer before the computer can access the USB device. Such USB devices\
 do not work 
with the modem router.
The...

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To connect a USB device:
1. Connect your USB storage device to the USB port on the modem router.
2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the modem router.
When you connect the USB device to the USB port of the modem router, it might take up 
to two minutes before the USB device is ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is 
available to all...

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Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault
The modem router comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your 
home. Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the modem router for centralized, 
continuous, and automatic backup.
The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault:
•Windows 7
•Windows 8
•Windows 8.1
To back up your Windows computer:
1. Connect a USB HDD to one of the USB ports on the...

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The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router.
6.  In the Network/Device Name  field, enter the name that is used to access the USB device or 
devices that are connected to the modem router. 
By default, the name is readyshare.
7.  In the  W
 orkgroup field, enter the name of the  workgroup that the USB device or devices 
are members of. 
By default, the name is WORKGROUP. The name works only in an operating...