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

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Front Panel with LEDs
The modem router displays status LEDs on the front panel. 
Power LED
DSL LEDInternet LED
WiFi LEDUSB LED
Figure 2. Modem router front panel view 

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The following table describes the LEDs from right to left and their beha\
vior. For information 
about how to troubleshoot with the LEDs, see Troubleshoot with the LEDs on page  274. 
Table 1.  LED descriptions 
LEDIconDescription
Power
•  Solid green . The power is on and the modem router is functioning normally.
•  Solid amber . 
 The modem router is booting. After about one minute and 10 seconds, 
the Power LED...

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Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, and Connector
Ethernet
InternetPowerDC power
 LAN ports
Reset
buttonconnector
On/Off button
 DSL port
 port 
USB
2.0 port
The back panel of the modem router provides ports, buttons, and a DC pow\
er connector. The 
following figure shows only part of the back panel.
Figure 3. Modem router back panel
Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following componen\
ts:
• USB...

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Right Side Panel with WPS and WiFi On/Off Buttons and 
USB Port
The right side panel provides the WiFi On/Off button, the WPS button, and a USB port.
WiFi On/Off button
WPS button
UBS 2.0 port
Figure 4. Modem router right side panel
The following table describes the buttons and port.
Table 2.  Button and port descriptions  
Button 
or portIconDescription
WiFi 
On/Of
 fBy default, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios are...

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Bottom Panel Product Label
WiFi network name (SSID)
Network Key (password)
Serial number
MAC address
The product label on the bottom panel of the modem router lists the logi\
n information, WiFi 
network name (SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the 
modem router.
Figure 5. Modem router product label 

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2.   Install and Access the Modem 
Router and Its Network
This chapter describes how you can install and access the modem router and its network.
The chapter contains the following sections:
•Position Your Modem Router
•Connect to the Modem Router
•Types of Logins
•Automatic Internet Setup
•Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service
•Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service
•Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings
•Change the Language
•Change the admin Password...

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Position Your Modem Router
The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your 
WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary 
significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router. For example, the 
thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range. 
Additionally, other WiFi...

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Connect to the Modem Router
During and after installation, you can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired 
or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP addre\
ss, change the 
settings of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Pro\
tocol (DHCP).
Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable
You can connect your computer to the modem router...

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The default WiFi password (also referred to as the network key or passphrase) is also on 
the product label.
5. Click the Connect button.
The device connects to the WiFi network of the modem router.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to 
a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS (Push N Connect), make sure...

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Automatic Internet Setup
You can use NETGEAR genie to set up the modem router automatically, or you can use the 
modem router’s web pages to set up the modem router manually. Automatic Internet setup 
with NETGEAR genie functions with both types of Internet service that the modem router 
supports:
•DSL service. If you install your modem router for DSL service (the modem router 
supports ADSL and VDSL...