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

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Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
By default, the modem router functions as a DHCP server. The modem router assigns IP, 
DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all devices connected to the LAN. The 
assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router.
You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network 
settings of all your computers.
Note:If you disable...

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When you first configured your modem router, two implicit static routes were created. A 
default route was created with your ISP as the gateway and a second static route was 
created to your local network for all 192.168.0.x addresses. With this configuration, if you 
attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your modem router forwards your 
request to the ISP. The ISP forwards your request to the...

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The previous figure shows two routes in the table as an example.
6.  Click the  Add button.
7. To make the route private, select the  Private check box.
A private static route is not reported in RIP.
8.  T
o prevent the route from becoming active after you click the  Apply button, clear the Active 
check box. 
In some situations, you might want to set up a static route but keep it \
disabled until a later 
time....

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9. 
Enter the settings as described in the following table.
FieldDescription
Destination IP 
Address Enter the IP address for the final destination of the route.
IP Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask for the final destination of the route.
If the destination is a single host, enter 255.255.255.255.
Gateway IP 
Address Enter the IP address of the gateway.
The IP address of the gateway must be on the same LAN...

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Remove a Static Route
You can remove an existing static route that you no longer need.
To remove a static route:
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...

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12.   Manage the Modem Router and 
Monitor the Traffic
This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining your 
modem router and monitor the network.
The chapter includes the following sections:
•Update the Firmware of the Modem Router
•Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router
•Recover the admin Password
•Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings
•View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router
•Manage the Activity Log
•View Devices...

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Update the Firmware of the Modem Router
The modem router firmware is stored in flash memory. 
You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the modem router to the new 
firmware. You can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, 
and update the modem router to the new firmware.
Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router
For you to check for new...

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8. Verify that the modem router runs the new firmware version:
a.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the 
network.
b. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
c. 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.
d. Click the OK button.
The BASIC...

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8. Locate and select the firmware file on your computer:
a.Click the Browse button.
b. Navigate to the firmware file.
The file ends in .chk. An example of a firmware file name is 
D6400-V1.0.0.22_1.0.22.chk.
c. Select the firmware file.
9. Click the Upload button.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the 
upload. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or...

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Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router
The configuration settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router in a 
configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer or restore it.
Back Up the Settings
You can save a copy of the current configuration settings.
To back up the modem router’s configuration settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi...