Netgear R7000p Nighthawk Smart Wifi Router With Mu Mimo User Manual

							The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific 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.Select the RIP direction:
•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.Select the RIP version:
•Disabled.This is the default setting.
•RIP-1.This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you are
using an unusual network setup.
•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 settings 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 a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
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.
The LAN Setup page displays.
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 requests DHCP:
•An IP address from the range that you define
•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.
To disable the DHCP server feature in the router:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
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.
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							Your settings are saved.
7.(Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer
IP addresses manually so that the computers can access the router.
Manage Reserved 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 a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
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.
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.
If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the
Attached Devices page and paste it here.
Tip
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.
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							Edit a Reserved IP Address
To edit a reserved address entry:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
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.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 a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
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.Select the radio button next to the reserved address.
6.Click the Delete button.
The address is removed.
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							Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-enabled device to your WiFi network without typing the WiFi
password.
To use the WPS Wizard:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
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 note explaining WPS displays.
5.Click the Next button.
The WPS page displays.
6.Select a setup method:
•Push button. Click the WPS button on this screen.
•PIN Number.The page adjusts. Enter the client security PIN and click the Next button.
7.Within two minutes, go to the WPS-enabled device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi
network.
The WPS process automatically sets up yourr WPS-enabled device with the network password when
it connects.The routerWPS page displays a confirmation message.
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 label on the router.
The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect
and maximize your WiFi security.
Note
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 your computer is connected with WiFi when you change the SSID or other WiFi 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.
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							To specify basic WiFi settings:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
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.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz band.
5.From the Region menu, select your region.
In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
6.To 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 WiFi device.
7.Select or clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box.
Disabling this option allows your 2.4 GHz WiFi to keep its max speed. Enabling this option might reduce
the max speed of your 2.4 GHz WiFi to the half when another WiFi network detected in your environment;
this is to avoid interference between WiFi networks and to get along with other wireless networks in the
environment.
8.To change the network name (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 label on the touer. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new
name and keep it in a safe place.
9.To change the WiFi channel, select a number from the Channel menu.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you experience
interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different
channels to see which is the best.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points 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).
10.Click the Apply button.
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:
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							•Is your computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your area? Some WiFi
devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
•Is your computer or mobile device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before you
changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection in your computer or mobile device
to match the current settings for your network.
Change the WiFi Mbps Settings
The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly identified as megabits per second (Mbps). By
default, the router is set to operate with up to 600 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and up to 1,625 Mbps in
the 5 GHz WiFi band.You can select slower settings.
To change the WiFi Mbps settings:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
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.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5.For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n) section, select a setting from the
Mode menu.
Up to 600 Mbps is the default setting.The other settings are Up to 289 Mbps and Up to 54 Mbps.
6.For the 5 GHz WiFi band, select a setting from the Mode menu.
Up to 1625 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac, 11n, and 11ad WiFi devices to join the
network.The other settings are Up to 750 Mbps and Up to 360 Mbps.
7.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
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 label on the router.We recommend that you use the preset
security, but you can change the settings.Do not disable security.
To change the WPA settings:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
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							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.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5.Under Security Options, select a WPA option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security.WPA2-PSK (AES) is the default
setting.
The Passphrase field displays.
6.In the Passphrase field, enter the network key (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 settings are saved.
Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
Guest networks allow visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your WiFi security key.You
can add a guest network for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and the 5.0 GHz WiFi band.
To set up a guest network:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
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 Guest Network.
The Guest Network Settings page displays.
5.Scroll to the section of the page for the guest WiFi network that you want to set up.
The default guest WiFi network names (SSIDs) are as follows:
•NETGEAR-Guest is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band.
•NETGEAR-5G-Guest is for the 5 GHz WiFi band.
6.Leave the Enable SSID Broadcast check box selected.
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							Allowing the router to broadcast its WiFi network name (SSID) makes it easier to find your network and
connect to it. If you clear this check box, that creates a hidden network.
7.Give the guest network a name.
The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters.You then manually configure
the WiFi-enabled devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main SSID.
8.For the WiFi channel and mode, leave the default settings selected.
9.Select a security option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security.WPA2 is the default setting.
10.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Control the WiFi Radios
The router’s internal WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. By default, they are
on so that you can connect over WiFi to the router.When the WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet
cable for a LAN connection to the router.
You can turn the WiFi radios on and off with the WiFi On/Off button on the router, or you can log in to the
router and enable or disable the WiFi radios. If you are close to the router, it might be easier to press its
WiFi On/Off button. If you are away from the router or already logged in it might be easier to enable or
disable them.You can also turn the WiFi radios off and on based on a schedule. (See Set Up a WiFi Schedule
on page 60.)
Use the WiFi On/Off Button
To turn the WiFi radios off and on with the WiFi On/Off button:
Press the WiFi On/Off button on the top of the router for two seconds.
If you turned off the WiFi radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED turn off. If you turned on the WiFi
radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED light.
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios
If you used the WiFi On/Off button to turn off the WiFi radios, you can’t log in to the router to turn them back
on.You must press the WiFi On/Off button again for two seconds to turn the WiFi radios back on.
To enable or disable the WiFi radios:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
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 > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
5.In the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz sections, select or clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check boxes.
Clearing these check boxes turns off the WiFi feature of the router for each band.
6.Click the Apply button.
If you turned off both WiFi radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED turn off.
If you turned on the WiFi radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED light.
Note
Set Up a WiFi Schedule
You can turn off the WiFi signal from your router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For
example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town.
To set up the WiFi schedule:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
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 > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
5.Click the Add a new period button.
The page adjusts.
6.Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the
WiFi signal.
7.Click the Apply button.
The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
8.Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box to activate the schedule.
9.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Specify WPS Settings
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password.
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