Netgear R7300dst Nighthawk Dst Ac1900 Dst Router User Manual

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The DST router reboots after 1-2 minutes. After the DST router reboots, you can return to 
the web browser to continue following the DST router’s installation assistant setup 
instructions.
10. Return to the DST router’s installation assistant.
The DST router’s installation assistant detects if any DST adapters are on the network.
11. Take one of the following actions:
•If the...

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To log in to the DST router:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Note:You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or 
http://192.168.1.1. The procedures in this manual use 
http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the DST router user name and password.
The user name...

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To use the genie app to access the DST router:
1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at NETGEAR.com/genie. 
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
3. Launch the genie app.
The genie app dashboard displays. 

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3.   Connect to the DST Adapter 
Network and Access the DST 
Adapter
You can connect to the router’s network using a WiFi or wired Ethernet connection.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Connect Devices to the DST Adapter Network 
•Log In to the DST Adapter After Initial Setup  

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Connect Devices to the DST Adapter Network
You can connect your computer or WiFi devices to the DST adapter using a \
wired Ethernet 
connection, a WPS connection, or a WiFi connection. For the best WiFi pe\
rformance, make 
sure that your computer or WiFi device is in the same room as the DST ad\
apter.
Connect to the DST Adapter Network With an Ethernet Cable
You can connect...

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To manually find and select the DST adapter WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the DST adapter is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. On the WiFi device that you want to connect to your DST adapter, open the software 
application that manages your WiFi connections.
This software scans for all WiFi networks in your area.
3. Look for the DST adapter’s WiFi network name...

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Log In to the DST Adapter After Initial Setup
After you connect the DST adapter to the DST router’s network, you can log in to the DST 
adapter to view or change its settings.
To log in to the DST adapter after the initial setup:
1. With an Ethernet cable, temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the 
DST adapter.
2. Launch a web browser from the computer.
3....

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4.   Set Up the Encryption Key
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Manage DST Router’s Encryption Key 
•Manage DST Adapter’s Encryption Key  

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Manage DST Router’s Encryption Key
The DST router’s default encryption key is HomePlugAV. After you connect your DST 
adapters to the DST router’s network, the DST adapters use the same default encryption key.
Note: The No change to the encryption key  radio button is automatically 
selected when you visit the DST Settings page. This is the default 
option. If you select this option and click the  Apply button,...

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Note:
The DST router and DST adapters on your network must use the 
same encryption key. If the DST adapters on your network use a 
different encryption key than the DST router, they will no longer be 
connected to your network.
7.  Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Create a New Encryption Key for the DST Router
To create a new encryption key for the DST router:
1.  Launch a web browser from a...