Netgear R6400 Ac1750 Smart Wifi Router 802 11ac Dual Band Gigabit User Manual

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To change the LAN TCP/IP settings:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is co\
nnected to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the 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  ADV
 ANCED > Setup > LAN...

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-RIP-1. This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, 
unless your network setup is unusual. 
-RIP-2. This format carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the 
routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses 
multicasting.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change 
takes effect.
9. To...

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4. Select  ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup .
5. Make sure that the  Use Router as DHCP Server  check box is selected.
6.  Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns:
a. In the  Starting IP 
 Address field, type the lowest number in the range.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.
b.  In the  Ending IP 
 Address field, type the number at the end of the range of IP 
addresses.
This IP address must be in the same subnet...

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To disable the DHCP server feature in the router:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the 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 > Setup > LAN...

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Choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x. 
7. Type the MAC address of the computer or server.
Tip:If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC 
address from the Attached Devices page and paste it here.
8. Click the Apply button.
The reserved address is entered into the table. 
The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s 
DHCP server. Reboot the...

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3. Enter the 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 > Setup > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5. In the Address Reservation section, select the radio button next to the reserved address. 
6. Click the Delete button.
The address is removed.
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
The WPS Wizard...

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Specify Basic WiFi Settings
The router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), 
network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. 
You can find the preset SSID and password on the router label. 
Note:The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every 
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset...

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4. Select  Wireless.
5. In the Region menu, select your region. 
In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
6.  T
o control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the  Enable SSID Broadcast check box.
When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its network name \
(SSID) so that it 
displays when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or wirel\
ess device.
7.  T
o change the SSID, type a new name in the  Name (SSID)...

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Your settings are saved.
If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are 
disconnected from the network.
11. Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings. 
If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:
•Is your computer or wireless device connected to another wireless network in your 
area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network without 
wireless...

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The Password (Network Key) field displays.
6. In the Password (Network Key) field, enter a password. 
It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
7. Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
Set Up a Guest Network
A guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless 
security key. You can add a guest network to each...