Netgear D7000 Nighthawk Ac1900 Wifi Vdsl Adsl Modem Router User Manual

							Description
Field
Guest Network (2.4GHz)
The settings of the WiFi port for the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network. For information about how to configure the settings
of the guest network, see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network on page 107.
The 
WiFi network name for the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network.
Name (SSID)
Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network is enabled.
The WiFi LED on the front of the modem router is not affected by the status of the guest
network.
Wireless AP
Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network broadcasts its SSID.
Broadcast Name
Displays whether users of the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network are allowed to access
the main network.
Allow guest to access My Local
Network
Guest Network (5.0GHz)
The settings of the WiFi port for the 5 GHz band of the guest network. For information about how to configure the settings
of the guest network, see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network on page 107.
The 

WiFi network name for the 5 GHz band of the guest network.
Name (SSID)
Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network is enabled.
Wireless AP
Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the guest network broadcasts its SSID.
Broadcast Name
Displays whether users of the 5 GHz band of the guest network are allowed to access
the main network.
Allow guest to access My Local
Network
View the Traffic Statistics
You can view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router. T

o view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router: 1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter 
http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the 
modem router user name and password.
The user name is 
admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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							The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.
The AD
VANCED Home page displays.
5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button.
The Sho

w Statistics pop-up window opens.
The following table describes the fields and columns of the Show Statistics pop-up window. Description
Field or Column
The time elapsed since the modem router was last restarted.
System Up 

Time
The statistics for the WAN (Internet over Ethernet) port, LAN (Ethernet) ports, WLAN b/g/n
port, and WLAN a/n/ac port. For each port, the page displays the information that is
described in this table.
Port
The link status of the port.
Status
The number of packets that were transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
TxPkts
The number of packets that were received on this port since reset or manual clear.
RxPkts
The number of packets that collided on this port since reset or manual clear.
Collisions
The number of bytes per second that were transmitted on this port since reset or manual
clear.
Tx B/s
The number of bytes per second that were received on this port since reset or manual
clear.
Rx B/s
The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
Up Time
ADSL Link
In addition to the xDSL firmware version, the page displays the ADSL link information that is described in this table.
The downstream and upstream link rates in Kbps.
Link Rate
The downstream and upstream line attenuation (LATN) in dB. The LATN expresses the
signal quality.
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							Description
Field or Column
The downstream and upstream signal-to-noise ratio margin (SNRM) in dB. The SNRM
expresses the signal quality in relation to interference.
Noise Margin
The interval at which the statistics are updated on this page.
Poll Interval
Change the Traffic Statistics Polling Frequency
You can change the polling frequency or stop traffic polling. To change the traffic statistics polling frequency or stop polling: 1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the 
modem router user name and password.
The user name is 
admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home
.
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button.
A pop-up windo

w displays.
6. Change the polling frequency or stop polling:
•To change the polling frequency, do the following:
a. In the Poll Interval field, enter a time in seconds.
b. Clic

k the Set Interval button.
• T

o stop polling, click the 
Stop button.
View, Renew, or Release the TCP/IP Internet Connection
You can view information about a TCP/IP Internet connection of the modem router and renew or release such a
connection.

This information displays only if the modem router connects to the ISP network over a TCP/IP connection.
Such a connection usually functions over an Ethernet WAN connection. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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							To view the status of the TCP/IP Internet connection or renew or release the TCP/IP Internet connection:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the 
modem router user name and password.
The user name is 
admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home
.
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button.
The Connection Status pop-up windo

w opens. The fields that display depend on the type of Internet connection.
The following table describes the fields for a TCP/IP connection with DHCP. Description
Field
The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
IP Address
The subnet mask that is assigned b

y the ISP to the modem router.
Subnet Mask
The IP address of the def

ault gateway of the ISP that the modem router communicates with.
Default Gateway
The IP address of the DHCP server of the ISP that issues the IP address to the modem router.
DHCP Server
The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server of the ISP that provides translation
of network names to IP addresses.
DNS Server
The time at which the modem router obtained the DHCP lease. (The type of DHCP connection
determines whether this field displays onscreen.)
Lease Obtained
The time at which the DHCP lease expires. (The type of DHCP connection determines whether
this field displays onscreen.)
Lease Expires
6. To renew the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the Renew button.
7. T

o terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the Release
 button.
8. Click the 
Close Window button.
The pop-up window closes. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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							View, Establish, or Terminate the PPPoE or PPPoA Internet
Connection
You can view information about a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet connection of the modem router and establish or
ter
minate such a connection. This information displays only if the 
modem router connects to the ISP network over
a PPP
oE or PPPoA connection. A PPPoE connection can function over an ADSL, VDSL, cable, or fiber connection.
A PPPoA connection can function only over a VDSL connection.
To view the status of the PPPoE or PPPoA Internet connection or establish or terminate the PPPoE
or PPPoA Internet connection: 1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter 
http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the 
modem router user name and password.
The user name is 
admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home
.
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status
 button.
The Connection Status pop-up window opens. The fields that display depend on the type of Internet connection.
The following table describes the fields for a PPPoE connection. Description
Field
The time elapsed since the connection was established.
Connection Time
The status can be Connected or Disconnected.
Connection Status
The negotiation can be a series of dashes, which indicates that the connection is not
established, or successful (Success).
Negotiation
The authentication can be a series of dashes, which indicates that the connection is not
established, or successful (Success).
Authentication
The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.
IP Address
The subnet mask that is assigned b

y the ISP to the modem router.
Subnet Mask
6. T

o establish the Internet connection when the connection is down, click the Connect button. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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							7.
To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the Disconnect button.
8. Clic
k the 
Close Window button.
The pop-up window closes.
View Devices Currently on the Network You can view the active wired and WiFi devices in both the network to which the modem router is connected and
the 
modem router network. If you do not recognize a WiFi device, it might be an intruder.
To display the wired and WiFi devices: 1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter 
http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the 
modem router user name and password.
The user name is 
admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Attached Devices.
The Attached De

vices page displays.
Wired devices are connected to the modem router
 with Ethernet cables. WiFi devices are connected to the
modem router through the WiFi network, in either the 2.4 GHz band or the 5 GHz band.
The f

ollowing table describes the fields on the Attached Devices page. Description
Field
The status of the device in the network (Allowed or Blocked).
Status
The device name, if detected.
Device Name
The IP address that the modem router
 assigned to the device when it joined the network. This
address can change when a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.
IP Address
The unique MAC address. The MAC address does not change and is usually shown on the product
label.
MAC Address
5. To refresh the information onscreen, click the 
Refresh button.
The inf
ormation onscreen is updated. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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							Manage the Activity Log and Syslog
The log is a detailed record of the websites users on your network accessed or attempted to access and many other
modem router actions. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. You can manage which activities are logged.
Vie
w the Logs
In addition to viewing the logs, you can email them and clear them. To view, email, or clear the logs: 1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter 
http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is 

admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select 
ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs page shows the following information:
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							•
Action. The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed.
• Source
. The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, or website for this log
entry.
• Target. The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, or website for this log
entr

y.
• Date and Time
. The date and time at which the action occurred.
5. To refresh the log entries onscreen, click the Refresh
 button.
6. To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button.
7. T

o clear the log entries, click the 
Clear Log button.
The modem router emails the logs to the address that y ou specified (see Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
on page 141
).
Specify Which Activities Are Logged
You can specify which activities are logged. These activities display in the log and are forwarded to the syslog server
if you enabled the syslog server function. To manage which activities are logged: 1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter 
http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the 
modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select 
ADVANCED > Administration > Logs.
The Logs page displays.
5. Select the check boxes that correspond to the activities that you want to be logged.
By default, all check boxes are selected.
6. Clear the check boxes that correspond to the activities that you do not want to be logged.
7. Click the 
Apply button.
Your settings are saved. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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							Specify a Syslog Server
You can let the modem router send the logs to a syslog server on your LAN or to an external syslog server. The
modem router can also broadcast the syslog server message on your LAN.
To specify a syslog server and enable forwarding of log messages: 1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter 
http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the 
modem router user name and password.
The user name is 
admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs.
The Logs page displa

ys.
5. Scroll down to the Syslog section.
By default, the 
Disable button is selected and no log messages are forwarded.
6. Select how log messages are forwarded:
•Broadcast on LAN
. The modem router broadcasts log messages on your LAN but does not send log
messages to a syslog ser
ver.
• Send to this Syslog server IP address. The modem router
 sends log messages to an internal or external
syslog server, for which you must enter the IP address.
7. Click the Apply button.
Y

our settings are saved.
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the modem router Internet
por

t. With the traffic meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of
traffic usage.
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
You can monitor the traffic volume without setting a limit. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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							To start or restart the traffic meter without configuring traffic volume restrictions:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the 
modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select 
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. 5.
Select the 
Enable Traffic Meter check box.
By def
ault, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled.
6. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
7. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button.
8. Clic

k the 
Apply button.
Your settings are saved and the 
modem router restarts.
The Inter
net Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, see View the
Inter

net Traffic Volume and Statistics on page 241. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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