Netgear R6100 Ac1200 Dual Band Wifi Router User Manual

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IPv6 DHCP
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server:
1.
Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 screen displays.
2. In the Internet Connection 
 Type list, select DHCP.
The screen adjusts:
The router automatically detects the information in the following fields\
:
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired 
for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length...

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•
Use DHCP Server . This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some 
IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
• Auto Config. 
 The default setting.
6. (Optional) Select the  Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you 
want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router
 ’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically\
 from its MAC 
address.
7. Click the  Apply...

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This is usually the name that you use in your email address. For example, if your main 
mail account is [email protected], you would type JerAB in this field. Some ISPs (like 
Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that you use your full email address when you 
log in. If your ISP requires your full email address, type it in this field.
4.In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection.
5.In the Service Name name field, enter a service name.
If...

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Traffic Meter
Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the 
router Internet port. You can set limits for traffic volume.
To monitor Internet traffic:
1. Click  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter .
Scroll to view 
more settings
2.Select the  Enable Traffic Meter  check box.
3. (Optional) Control the volume of Internet traf
 fic.
You can use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time...

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6.In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router should issue a warning message 
before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached. 
By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued. You can select one of the 
following to occur when the limit is attained:
•The Internet LED flashes green or amber. 
•The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
7.Click the Apply button.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to...

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9.   Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with 
your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at 
http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Quick Tips 
•Troubleshoot with the LEDs 
•Cannot Log In to the Router 
•Cannot Access the Internet 
•Changes Not Saved 
•Wireless Connectivity 
•Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping...

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Quick Tips
This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.
Sequence to Restart Your Network
When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence:
1.Turn off and unplug the modem. 
2.Turn off the router.
3.Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes.
4.Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes.
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
If your device does not power on, make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged 
in. 
•The Internet...

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Troubleshoot with the LEDs
After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events \
should occur:
1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power/T
 est LED  is lit.
2. V
erify that the Power/Test LED turns amber within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test \
is running.
3. After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following:
• The Power/T
 est LED is solid green.
• The Internet LED is lit.
• A numbered Ethernet port LED is lit for any...

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LEDs Never Turn Off
When the router is turned on, the LEDs turn on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all 
the LEDs stay on, there is a fault within the router.
If all LEDs are still on one minute after power-up:
•Cycle the power to see if the router recovers.
•Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. For more 
information, see 
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility on page 11 3.
If the error persists, you...

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•Make sure that you are using the correct login information. The login name is admin, and 
the default password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this 
information.
•If you are attempting to set up your router and there is another router in your network, 
make sure that you have set up the router as a wireless access point. See 
Wireless 
Access Point on page 85.
•If you want to set up your router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in...