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 Setup .
5. In the IP Address field, type the IP address.
6.  In the IP Subnet Mask  field, type the subnet mask of the router. 
The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a s\
pecific device  and which must be reached through a gateway or router.
7.  Change the RIP settings.
Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing \
information with 
other routers. 
a. In the RIP Direction menu, select one of the following:
- Both. 
The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates 
information that it receives.
- Out Only . 
 The router broadcasts its routing table periodically. 
- In Only . 
 The router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.
b.  In the  RIP V
 ersion menu, select one of the following:
- Disabled. 
 This is the default setting.  
						

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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 reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router
Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns
By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The 
router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to 
the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. 
These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP 
address. Using the default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 
192.168.1.254, although you can save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.
To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns:
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. 
						

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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 as the router.
7.  Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requ\
ests DHCP: • An IP address from the range that you defined
• Subnet mask
• Gateway IP address (the router’
 s LAN IP address)
• DNS server IP address (the router’
 s LAN IP address)
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
By default, the router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default 
gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway 
address is the LAN address of the router.
You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server, or specify the network  settings of all your computers. 
						

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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 Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your 
computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the router.
Manage Reserves LAN IP Addresses
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always 
receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign 
reserved IP addresses to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings. 
Reserve an IP Address
To reserve an IP address: 
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 Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5. In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button. 
6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server.  
						

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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 computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release 
and renew.
Edit a Reserved IP Address Entry
To edit a reserved address entry:
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 Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5. In the Address Reservation section, select the radio button next to the reserved address. 
6. Click the Edit button.
7. Change the settings.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
To delete a reserved address entry:
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. 
						

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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 helps you add a wireless computer or device to your WiFi network without 
typing the WiFi password.
To use the WPS Wizard:
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 > WPS Wizard.
A page displays information about WPS.
5. Click the Next button. 
6. Select the radio button for a setup method:. 
•Push button. Click the WPS button on this page. 
•PIN Number. The page adjusts. Enter the client security PIN, and click the Next 
button.
7. Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi 
network.
The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network 
password when it connects. The router WPS page displays a confirmation message.  
						

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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 security settings. If you change 
your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place 
where you can easily find it.
If you use a wireless computer to change the SSID or other wireless security settings, you 
are disconnected when you click the Apply button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with 
a wired connection to access the router.
To specify basic wireless settings:
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. 
						

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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) field.
The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is 
randomly generated and is on the router
 ’s label. If you change the name, make sure to 
write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.
8.  T
o change the wireless channel, select a number in the  Channel menu.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the chann\
el unless you 
experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfe\
rs). If this 
happens, experiment with dif

ferent channels to see which is the best. 
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access poi\
nts use different 
channels to reduce interference. 
 The recommended channel spacing between adjacent 
access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6\
 and 10).
9.  T
o change the mode, select it from the  Mode menu.
For 2.4 GHz, Up to 450 Mbps is the default setting. 
For 5 GHz, Up to 1300 Mbps  is the default setting, which allows 802.1
 1ac and 802.11a 
wireless devices to join the network. 
10.  Click the  Apply button. 
						

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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 security that they discover.
•Is your computer or wireless device trying to connect to your network with its old 
settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the wireless network 
selection in your computer or wireless device to match the current settings for your 
network.
Change the WiFi Security Option
Your router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. The password that you enter to 
connect to your network is unique to your router and is on the router label. NETGEAR 
recommends that you use the preset security, but you can change the settings. NETGEAR 
recommends that you do not disable security.
To change the WPA settings:
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 Wireless.
5. Under Security Options, select a WPA option:
•WPA-PSK [TKIP]
•WPA2-PSK [AES]
•WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]
•WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security, but some older 
computers and wireless devices cannot use WPA2. By default, the WPA-PSK [TKIP] + 
WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button is selected so that new or old computers and wireless 
devices can connect to the WiFi network by using either WPA2 or WPA security.  
						

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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 wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 
 
5.0 GHz a/n. 
To set up a guest network:
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.