Netgear R7500v2 Nighthawk Dual Band Gigabit Wireless Router 802 11ac User Manual

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)...

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...

Edit a Reserved IP Address
To edit a reserved address entry:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless 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...

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 a web browser from a computer or wireless 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...

The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect
and maximize your wireless security.
Note
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...

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 wireless device.
7.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...

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 1,733 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 wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net .
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and...

Up to 1733 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac and 802.11a wireless devices to join
the network.The other settings are Up to 800 Mbps and Up to 347 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 router label.We recommend that you use the preset security,
but you can change the settings. Do not...

Your settings are saved.
Enable a WiFi Video Network
Guest networks allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key.
For optimal HD streaming performance for your guests, you can enable a 5 GHz guest video network.
When this the video network feature is enabled, the router uses video reliability algorithms to reduce jitter
and packet loss during video streaming.
To enable a WiFi video network:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is...

The BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select Guest Network.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.Scroll to the section of the screen for the guest WiFi network that you want to set up.
The default guest wireless 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.
Allowing the router to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID) makes it...