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)
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 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.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 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.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 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 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 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 address.
6.Click the Delete button.
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							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 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 screen adjusts. Enter the client security PIN and click the Next button.
7.Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi network.
The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network password when it
connects.The routerWPS screen 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 router label.
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							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 with a wired connection to access
the router.
To specify basic WiFi 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 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.
You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz band.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.From the Region menu, select your region.
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							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 router’s label. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new
name and keep it in a safe place.
8.To change the wireless 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).
9.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.
10.Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings.
If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:
•Is your computer or wireless device connected to another wireless network in your area? Some
wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network without wireless security that they
discover.
•Is your computer or wireless device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before
you changed the settings)? If so, update the wireless network selection in your computer or wireless
device to match the current settings for your network.
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							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 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.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/gn/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 5GHz WiFi band, select a setting from the Mode menu.
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							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 disable security.
To change the WPA 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 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 and 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.
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							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 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 Setup screen displays.
5.Scroll down to the Wireless Network (5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section of the screen.
6.Select the Enable Video Network check box.
7.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 wireless 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 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.
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							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 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 wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main SSID.
8.For the wireless 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.
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