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 DST router’s installation assistant detects one DST adapter are on the DST 
network, click one of the following buttons:
-Update Now. You must click this button if the DST router’s installation assistant 
detects that the DST adapter’s firmware, WiFi settings, and encryption key must 
be updated.
-Next. You can click this button to proceed with the installation process if the DST 
router’s installation assistant detects that the DST adapter’s firmware, WiFi 
settings, and encryption key are up to date.
•If the DST router’s installation assistant detects more than one DST adapter on the 
DST network, click one of the following buttons:
-Update All. You must click this button if the DST router’s installation assistant 
detects that the DST adapters’ firmware, WiFi settings, and encryption keys must 
be updated.
-Next. You can click this button to proceed with the installation process if the DST 
router detects that the DST adapters’ firmware, WiFi settings, and encryption keys 
are up to date.
The DST network setup is complete.
The following DST router and DST adapter settings are set:
• Encryption key. The DST router and DST adapter or DST adapters now use the 
same encryption key. The encryption key secures the connection between the DST 
router and DST adapters.
• DST adapter WiFi network name. The DST adapter’s WiFi network name is based 
on the DST router’s WiFi network name with _EXT added at the end of the name. If 
more than one DST adapter is connected to the DST router, for every additional DST 
adapter after the first, a number is added before _EXT. For more information, see 
Connect to the DST Adapter Network With a WiFi Connection on page 35.
• DST adapter password. The DST adapter’s WiFi password is the same as the DST 
router’s WiFi password.
Log In to the DST Router
When you first set up your DST router, the DST router’s installation assistant automatically 
starts when you launch a web browser on a computer that is connected to the DST router. If 
you want to view or change settings for the DST router, you can log in to the DST router 
again. 
						

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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 is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays. 
Change the DST Router Language
By default, the language is set as Auto.
To change the DST router language:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the DST 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. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu.
5. When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change.
The page refreshes with the language that you selected.
Access the DST Router With NETGEAR genie Apps
The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home 
network. The genie app can help you with the following:
•Automatically repair common WiFi network problems.
•Easily manage DST router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet 
traffic meter, speed test, and more. 
						

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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 your computer to the DST adapter using an Ethernet cable.\
To connect your computer to the DST adapter with an Ethernet cable:
1.  Make sure that the DST adapter is receiving power (its Power LED is lit\
).
2.  Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer
 .
3.  Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the \
DST adapter.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN). A message might display on  your computer page to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected.
Connect to the DST Adapter Network With a WiFi Connection
If you updated the DST adapter’s WiFi settings using the DST router’s installation assistant, 
the DST adapter’s WiFi settings are based on the DST router’s WiFi settings. If you did not 
update the DST adapter’s WiFi settings yet, launch a web brower to display the DST router’s 
and DST adapter’s WiFi settings. 
If you want to manually update the DST adapter’s WiFi settings, log in to the DST router. For 
more information, see Update the DST Adapter’s WiFi Settings From the DST Router on 
page   209.
The following table shows examples of what multiple DST adapters’ SSI\
Ds and passwords  are, based on the DST router’
 s SSID and password.
Table 3.  DST adapter WiFi network name and password examples
Product2.4 GHz WiFi Settings5 GHz WiFi Settings
DST router • SSID. NETGEAR4
• Password . Coconut234 • SSID
. NETGEAR4-5G
• Password . Coconut234
DST adapter 1 • SSID. NETGEAR4_EXT
• Password . Coconut234 • SSID
. NETGEAR4-5G_EXT
• Password . Coconut234
DST adapter 2 • SSID. NETGEAR41_EXT
• Password . Coconut234 • SSID
. NETGEAR4-5G1_EXT
• Password . Coconut234
DST adapter 3 • SSID. NETGEAR42_EXT
• Password . Coconut234 • SSID
. NETGEAR4-5G2_EXT
• Password . Coconut234 
						

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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 (SSID) and select it.
The DST adapter’s WiFi network name is based on the DST router’s SSID with _EXT 
added at the end of the name. If more than one DST adapter is connected to the DST 
router, for every additional DST adapter after the first, a number is added before _EXT.
4. Enter the DST adapter’s WiFi password.
The DST adapter’s WiFi password is the same as the DST router’s WiFi password.
Your WiFi device connects to the WiFi network.
Connect to the DST Adapter Network With a WPS Connection
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to 
a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS (Push N Connect), make sure that 
all WiFi devices to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During 
the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the DST router so that every 
device in the network supports the same security settings.
To use WPS to connect to the DST adapter’s WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the DST router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. Check the WPS instructions for your computer or WiFi device.
3. Press and hold the WPS and DST Router Sync button on the DST adapter for two 
seconds.
The WiFi LED on the DST adapter blinks.
4. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi device (such as a computer, tablet, 
or smartphone).
When the WiFi LED stops blinking, your computer or WiFi device is automatically 
connected to the DST adapter and you can access the Internet from your computer or 
WiFi device.
Note:Make sure that your WiFi device is in the same room as the DST 
adapter that you are connecting to. 
						

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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. Enter http://www.mywifiext.net.
A login window displays.
4. Enter the DST adapter user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The Status page displays. 
						

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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, the 
encryption key does not change the DST network encryption key and 
the DST network is not disconnected.
Use the DST Router’s Default Encryption Key
The DST router’s default encryption key is HomePlugAV. If you change the encryption key,  you can change the encryption key back to the default encryption key.
To change the DST router’s encryption key back to the default encryption key:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  Enter  http://www
 .routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3.  Enter the DST 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 > Advanced Setup > DST Settings.
5. Select the Use default encryption key radio button.
6.  Make sure that the  Apply same key check box next to each DST adapter that your own is 
selected. 
						

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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 computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  Enter  http://www
 .routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3.  Enter the DST 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 > Advanced Setup > DST Settings .
5. Select the  Create new encryption key radio button.
6.  Enter a new encryption key in the field.
The encryption key must be a value of 8 to 63 ACSCII characters.
7.  Make sure that the  Apply same key check box next to each DST adapter that your own is 
selected.