Netgear R7000p Nighthawk Smart Wifi Router With Mu Mimo User Manual

							To specify WPS 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 screen displays.
4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
The Router’s PIN field displays the PIN that you use on a registrar (for example, from the Network
Explorer on a Vista Windows computer) to configure the router’s WiFi settings through WPS.
5.(Optional) Select or clear the Enable Router’s PIN check box.
The PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the router detects suspicious attempts to break
into the router’s WiFi settings by using the router’s PIN through WPS.You can manually enable the PIN
function by selecting the Enable Router’s PIN check box.
6.(Optional) Select or clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box.
By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected.We recommend that you leave
this check box selected.
If you clear this check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router
WiFi settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and security key.
7.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage Implicit Beamforming
Implicit beamforming means that the router can use information from client devices that support beamforming
to improve the WiFi signal.
To disable implicit beamforming:
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 Wireless Settings page displays.
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							5.Scroll down below the WPS Settings section and clear the Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING check
box.
6.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you connected over WiFi to the network, you are disconnected from the network and must reconnect.
Manage Airtime Fairness
Airtime fairness ensures that all clients receive equal time on the network. Network resources are divided
by time, so if you have five clients, they each get one-fifth of the network time.The advantage of this feature
is that your slowest clients don’t control network responsiveness.This feature is enabled by default, but you
can disable it.
To disable airtime fairness:
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 Wireless Settings page displays.
5.Scroll down below the WPS Settings section and clear the Enable AIRTIME FAIRNESS check box.
6.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you connected over WiFi to the network, you are disconnected from the network and must reconnect.
Manage MU-MIMO
Multi-user multiple-input and multiple-output (MU-MIMO) improves performance when multiple
MU-MIMO-capable WiFi clients transfer data at the same time.WiFi clients must support MU-MIMO, and
they must be connected to a 5GHz WiFi band.This feature is enabled by default, but you can disable it.
To disable airtime fairness:
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.
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							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 Wireless Settings page displays.
5.Scroll down below the WPS Settings section and clear the Enable MU-MIMO check box.
6.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you connected over WiFi to the network, you are disconnected from the network and must reconnect.
Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point
You can set up the router to run as an access point (AP) on the same local network as another router.
To set up the router as an AP:
1.Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to a LAN port in the other router.
2.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
3.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
4.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.
5.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router/ AP / Bridge Mode.
The Router / AP / Bridge Mode page displays.
6.Select the AP Mode radio button.
The page adjusts.
7.Select an IP address setting:
•Get dynamically from existing router.The other router on the network assigns an IP address to
this router while this router is in AP mode.
•Use fixed IP settings on this device (not recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually
assign a specific IP address to this router while it is in AP mode. Using this option effectively requires
advanced network experience.
To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, NETGEAR
recommends that you use different WiFi settings on each router.You can also turn
off the WiFi radio on the other router or gateway and use the R7000Prouter only for
WiFi client access.
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							8.Click the Apply button.
The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected.
9.To reconnect, close and restart your browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net.
Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode
You can use your router in bridge mode to connect multiple devices wirelessly at the faster 802.11ac speed.
You need two routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a bridge.
Installing your router as a bridge offers the following benefits:
•Take advantage of gigabit WiFi speeds on current devices
•Use Gigabit WiFi for applications like video and gaming.
•Connect multiple devices like NAS, Smart TV, Blu-ray player, and game consoles at gigabit WiFi speeds
using a WiFi link.
•Avoid the need for separate WiFi adapters for each device.
For example, you can install the first router in a room like a home office where your Internet connection is
located, then set up the second router in bridge mode. Place the router in bridge mode in a different room
with your home entertainment center. Cable the router in bridge mode to your Smart TV, DVR, game console
or Blu-ray player, and use its 802.11ac WiFi connection to the first router.
To set up the router in bridge mode:
1.Make a note of the WiFi settings of the other router to which this router will connect.
You must know the SSID, WiFi security mode, wireless password, and operating frequency (either 2.4
GHz or 5 GHz).
2.Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
3.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
4.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.
5.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router/ AP / Bridge Mode.
The Router / AP / Bridge Mode page displays.
6.Select the Bridge Mode radio button.
The page adjusts.
7.Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button.
The Wireless Settings window opens.
8.Specify the settings of the other router to which this router will connect:
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							a.Select the wireless network frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
For 802.11ac mode, select 5 GHz.
b.In the Name (SSID) file, enter the wireless network name (SSID).
c.In the Security Options section, select a radio button.
d.If prompted, type the WiFi password (network key) that you use to connect wirelessly to the other
router.
9.Click the Apply button.
The settings for the other router are saved and the Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
10.Click the Apply button on the Router / AP / Bridge Mode page.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
Some devices, such as an IPTV, cannot function behind the router’s network address translation (NAT)
service or firewall. Based on what your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for the device to connect to
the ISP’s network directly, you can enable the bridge between the device and the router’s Internet port or
add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge.
If your ISP provides directions on how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service,
follow those directions.
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Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group
If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device,
your ISP might require you to set up a bridge for a port group for the router’s Internet interface.
A bridge with a port group prevents packets that are sent between the IPTV device and the router’s Internet
port from being processed through the router’s network address translation (NAT) service.
To configure a port group and enable the bridge:
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 > VLAN/Bridge Settings.
The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays.
5.Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Settings check box.
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							The page expands.
6.Select the By bridge group radio button.
The section expands.
7.Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box:
•If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Wired Ports check box that
corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected.
•If your device is connected to your router’s WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that
corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected.
You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box.You can select more
than one check box.
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8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN ports or WiFi network include an IPTV device,
your ISP might require you to set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group for the router’s Internet interface.
If you are subscribed to IPTV service, the router might require VLAN tags to distinguish between the Internet
traffic and the IPTV traffic. A bridge with a VLAN tag group prevents packets that are sent between the IPTV
device and the router’s Internet port from being processed through the router’s network address translation
(NAT) service.
You can add VLAN tag groups to a bridge and assign VLAN IDs and priority values to each VLAN tag group.
To add a VLAN tag group and enable the bridge:
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 > VLAN/Bridge Settings.
The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays.
5.Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box.
The page expands.
6.Select the By VLAN tag group radio button.
The section expands.
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							7.Click the Add button.
The Add VLAN Rule page displays.
8.Specify the settings as described in the following table.
DescriptionField
Enter a name for the VLAN tag group.
The name can be up to 10 characters.
Name
Enter a value from 1 to 4094.VLAN ID
Enter a value from 0 to 7.Priority
Select the check box for a wired LAN port or WiFi port.
If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the LAN port check box that corresponds
to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected. If your device is connected to your router’s
WiFi network, select the WiFi check box that corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device
is connected.
You must select at least one LAN port or WiFi port.You can select more than one port.
9.Click the Add button.
The VLAN tag group is added.
10.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port
You can set up the router to create an Internet Protocol television (IPTV) port that can lease an IP address
from your IPTV service provider. Use this feature only if you subscribe to an IPTV service and your IPTV
service requires an intranet address.
Some IPTV ports cannot work behind NAT because the IPTV port requires an IP address within the Internet
service provider's network (intranet address).You can set up a bridge connection from the WAN to one of
the LAN ports.When IPTV is connected through WiFi, the home router also must support the bridging of
the WAN port to the WiFi network name (SSID).The designated LAN port or WiFi name becomes an IPTV
port with direct access to the WAN without going through NAT.
To configure an IPTV port:
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 > VLAN/Bridge Settings.
The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays.
5.Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box.
The page expands.
6.Select the By bridge group radio button.
The section expands.
7.Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box:
•If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Wired Ports check box that
corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected.
•If your device is connected to your router’s WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that
corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected.
You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box.You can select more
than one check box.
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8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Custom Static Routes
Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on
your network.
As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:
•Your main Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.
•Your home network includes an ISDN router for connecting to the company where you are employed.
This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100.
•Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0.
When you set up your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your
ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.1.x addresses.
With this configuration, if you try to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your
request to the ISP.The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the company
firewall is likely to deny the request.
In this case you must define a static route, telling your router to access 134.177.0.0 through the ISDN router
at 192.168.1.100. Here is an example:
•The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all
134.177.x.x addresses.
•The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses will be forwarded to the ISDN
router at 192.168.1.100.
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							•A metric value of 1 works because the ISDN router is on the LAN.
•The Private check box is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated.
Set Up a Static Route
To set up a static route:
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 > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displays.
5.Click the Add button.
The page adjusts.
6.In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only).
7.So limit access to the LAN only, select the Private check box.
If the Private check box is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP.
8.Select the Active check box to make this route effective.
9.Type the IP address of the final destination.
10.Type the IP subnet mask for this destination.
If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255.
11.Type the gateway IP address, which must be on the same LAN segment as the router.
12.Type a number from 1 through 15 as the metric value.
This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting
of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1.
13.Click the Apply button.
The static route is added.
Edit a Static Route
To edit a static route:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi 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 ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displays.
5.In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6.Click the Edit button.
The Static Routes page adjusts.
7.Edit the route information.
8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Delete a Static Route
To delete a static route:
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 > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displays.
5.In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6.Click the Delete button.
The route is removed from the table.
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