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

							DescriptionLED
•Solid. A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port.
•Blinking.The port is sending or receiving traffic.
•Off. No device is connected to this Ethernet port.
Pressing this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios
on and off.
WiFi On/Off button with LED
If this LED is lit, the WiFi radios are on. If this LED is off, the WiFi radios are
turned off and you cannot use WiFi to connect to the router.
This button lets you use WPS to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi
password.The WPS LED blinks white during this process and then lights solid
white.
WPS button with LED
You can use the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel of the router to turn the LEDs on the top of the
router on or off. See Turn the LEDs On or Off on page 12.
Rear Panel
The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure.
Figure 3. Router rear panel
Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. See Factory Settings on page 181.
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							Turn the LEDs On or Off
To turn the LEDs on or off:
•Slide the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to the On or Off position.
The Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is in the Off position.
Attach the Antennas
The router comes with four antennas.
To attach the antennas:
1.To determine where to attach the antennas, match the labels on the antennas with the labels on the
router.
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							2.Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the router.
3.Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts.
4.Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance.
NETGEAR recommends that you position all of the antennas vertically, as shown.
USB Ports on the Left Panel
Two 3.0 USB ports are located on the left panel.
Figure 4. USB ports
eSATA Port on the Right Panel
An eSATA port is located on the right panel.
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							Figure 5. eSATA port
Connect an eSATA Device
To connect an eSATA device:
•Use an eSATA cable to connect your device to the eSATA port on the side of the router as shown.
Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending
on the physical placement of your router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless
signal passes through can limit the range.
Additionally, other wireless access points in and around your home might affect your router’s signal.
Wireless access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a
wireless signal for network access.
Position your router according to the following guidelines:
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							•Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
within line of sight to your wireless devices.
•Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired
computers.
•Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router
and your other devices.
•Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:
•Ceiling fans
•Home security systems
•Microwaves
•Computers
•Base of a cordless phone
•2.4 GHz cordless phone
•Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such
as these:
•Solid metal door
•Aluminum studs
•Fish tanks
•Mirrors
•Brick
•Concrete
Cable Your Router
The following image shows how to cable your router:
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							Figure 6. Router cabling
To cable your router:
1.Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service.
If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.
2.Plug in and turn on your modem.
If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in.
3.Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with
your router.
4.Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.
5.Slide the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to the On position.
6.Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router.
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Connect to the Network and Access the
Router
You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection.This chapter explains the
ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Connect to the Network on page 18
•Types of Logins on page 19
•Use a Web Browser to Access the Router on page 19
•Change the Language on page 21
•Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps on page 22
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							Connect to the Network
You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer
to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Wired Connection
You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router’s local area
network (LAN).
To connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable:
1.Make sure that the router 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 one of the numbered Ethernet ports.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN). A message might display on your computer
screen to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected.
WiFi Connection Using WPS
You can connect to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select
the WiFi network.
To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:
1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.Check the WPS instructions for your computer or wireless device.
3.Press the WPS button on the router.
4.Within two minutes, on your computer or WiFi device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions
for WPS connections.
Your computer or wireless device connects to the WiFi network.
WiFi Connection
To find and select the WiFi network:
1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.On your computer or wireless device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name is on the router’s label.
3.Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The password is on the router’s label.
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							Your wireless device connects to the WiFi network.
Label
The label on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password),
MAC address, and serial number.
Figure 7. Router label
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so
that you know which login to use when.
Several types of logins are associated with the router:
•ISP login.The login that your ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service.Your service provider
gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information,
contact your service provider.
•WiFi network key or password.Your router is preset with a unique wireless network name (SSID)
and password for wireless access.This information is on the router label.
•Router login.This logs you in to the router interface from a web browser as admin.
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser
to access the router to view or change its settings.When you access the router, the software automactically
checks to see if your router can connect to your Internet service.
Automatic Internet Setup
You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the router and set up
your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that
the computers and devices in the network are using the settings described here.
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							When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information
needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the following information to set up
your router:
•The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
•ISP login name and password
•Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it.When your Internet connection is working,
you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet.When you
start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in.
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about
15 minutes to complete.
To automatically set up your router:
1.Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button.
2.Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable
(wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on the label.
If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection to avoid
being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
Note
3.Launch a web browser.
The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before:
•The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to
http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays.
•If you already set up the Internet connection, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field
for your browser to start the installation process.
4.Follow the onscreen instructions.
The router connects to the Internet.
5.If the browser does not display the NETGEAR genie page, do the following:
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