Netgear R6300 Manual

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See Factory Settings on page
 11 6 for information about restoring factory settings. 
Label
The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login informati\
on, MAC address, 
and serial number. 
MAC address Serial number
Preset WiFi
Default Access Information
Preset SSID
Password
Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router 
						

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2.   Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie
Connecting to the router
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete 
cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•     Router Setup Preparation 
•     Types of Logins and Access 
•     NETGEAR Genie Setup 
•     Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation 
•     Upgrade Router Firmware 
•     Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) 
•     Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network  
						

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Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie 
menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get 
your ISP information, and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the 
settings described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so 
that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). 
Gather ISP Information
If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your 
router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider 
(ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet. 
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet 
connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your 
computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router 
automatically logs you in.
•     The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
•     ISP login name and password
•     Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 
wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the router. 
Types of Logins and Access
There are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you 
understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.
•     Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. See Use 
NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 15 for details about this login.
•     ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with 
this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login 
information, contact your service provider.
•     Wireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless 
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label 
on the bottom of your router. 
						

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NETGEAR Genie Setup
NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the 
router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been 
successfully completed. It takes about 15
 minutes to complete. 
To use NETGEAR Genie to set up your router:
1. Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 
2. Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly (with 
the preset security settings listed on the bottom label) to your router.
3. Launch your Internet browser.
•     The first time you are set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes 
to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR Genie screen displays.
•     If you already used the NETGEAR Genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the 
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. See 
Use 
NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 15.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. NETGEAR Genie 
guides you through connecting the router to the Internet. 
If the browser cannot display the web page: 
•     Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or 
wirelessly to the router.
•     Make sure that the router has full power, and that its wireless LED is lit.
•     Close and re-open the browser to make sure the browser does not cache the previous 
page.
•     Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.
•     If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to 
obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
If the router does not connect to the Internet:
1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed 
everything correctly. 
2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
3. Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and 
contact NETGEAR technical support. 
						

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Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts wh\
en you launch an 
Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR 
Genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router.
1. 
Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected\
 to the router.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
The login window displays:
admin
********
3.  Enter  admin  for the router  user name and password for the  router password, both in 
lowercase letters. 
Note:   The router user name and password are different from the user name 
and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins 
and Access on page  13 for more information.
Upgrade Router Firmware
When you set up your router and are connected to the Internet, the route\
r automatically 
checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a messag\
e is displayed on the top 
of the screen. See  Upgrade the Router Firmware  on page
  72 for more information about 
upgrading firmware.
Click the message when it shows up, and click  Y
 es to upgrade the router with the latest 
firmware. After the upgrade, the router restarts.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do 
anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the\
 
Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds. 
						

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Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the statu\
s of your Internet 
connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to 
view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top there is an 
Advanced tab that is used to access additional menus and screens.
Menus 
(Click the 
Advanced  tab to view 
more) Language
Help 
Dashboard 
(Click to 
view details)
Figure 5. Router Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online \
help
•     Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the router.
 
•     Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.
•     W
ireless . View or change the wireless settings for your router.
•      Attached Devices. V
 iew the devices connected to your network.
•     Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable  content from reaching your computers. 
•     ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the router, then it is displa\
yed  here.
•     Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your router’
 s Internet 
connection.
•      Advanced tab. Set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access by \
IP 
or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. 
Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
•     Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product  documentation. 
 These links work once you have an Internet connection. 
						

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Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and o\
ther equipment 
to your wireless network. See Guest Networks 
on page  28 for instructions on how to set up a 
guest network.
Manual Method
To connect manually:
1.  Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless\
 device 
(laptop computer

, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your router. This 
software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2.  Look for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of y\
our network during 
the setup process, look for the default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and \
select it. 

The default 
SSID is printed on the label on the bottom of the  router.
3.  Enter the router password and click  Connect. 
 The default router passphrase is printed on 
the product label on the bottom of the  router.
4.  Repeat steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 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, make sure that all wireless devices 
to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. Duri\
ng the connection 
process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that e\
very device in the 
network has the same security settings.
To use WPS to join the wireless network:
If your wireless device supports WPS (Push N Connect), follow these \
steps:
1. Press the WPS button on the router front panel
.
2.  Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS 
instructions that came with the device. 
 The device is now connected to your router.
3.  Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices. 
						

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3.   Genie Basic Settings
Your Internet connection and network
This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home s\
creen, shown in the following figure:
This chapter contains the following sections:
•     Internet Setup 
•     Attached Devices 
•     Parental Controls 
•     ReadySHARE USB Storage 
•     Basic Wireless Settings  
						

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Internet Setup
The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change ISP information. 
1.  From the Home screen, select Internet. The 
 following screen displays:
Scroll to 
view more 
settings
The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether o\
r not your 
Internet connection requires a login.
•      Ye
s . Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want \
to 
change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
•     No . Enter the account and domain names, only if needed.
2.  Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server
 . The default settings usually work fine. 
If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings.
3.  Click  Apply to save your settings.
4.  Click  T
est to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not displ\
ay within 
1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting .
Internet Setup Screen Fields
The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Int\
ernet Setup screen. The 
fields that display in this screen depend on whether or not an ISP login\
 is required.
Does Your ISP Require a Login? 
 Answer either yes or no.
These fields display when no login is required: •      Account Name (If required) . Enter the account name provided by your ISP
 . This might 
also be called the host name.
•     Domain Name (If required) . Enter the domain name provided by your ISP
 .
These fields display when your ISP requires a login: •      Internet Service Provider Encapsulation . ISP types. 
 The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or 
L2TP. 
						

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•     Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an email address.
•     Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP. 
•     Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login timeout, enter a new value in 
minutes. This determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active after 
there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a value of 0 (zero) means never log 
out.
Internet IP Address.
•     Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP 
automatically assigns these addresses.
•     Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP 
address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP’s router to which your router will 
connect.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses 
based on their names. 
•     Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP 
automatically assigns this address. 
•     Use These DNS Servers. If you know your ISP requires specific servers, select this 
option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server 
address is available, enter it also.
Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address used by the router on the Internet port. 
Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when 
your account is first opened. They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. 
This feature allows your router to use your computer’s MAC address (this is also called 
cloning). 
•     Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
•     Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address of the 
computer that you are now using. You have to use the one computer that is allowed by 
the ISP.
•     Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.