Netgear R8000 Nighthawk X6 Ac3200 Tri Band Wifi Gigabit Router User Manual

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If the service that you want to add is not in the list, create a custom \
service. See  Add a 
Custom Port Forwarding Service on page  171.
9.  In the Server IP 
 Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the 
service. 
10.  Click the  Add button.
The service displays in the list.
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
To add a custom service:
1.  Find out which port number or range of numbers the...

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10. In the External Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number. 
If the application uses a single port, enter the same port number in the External Ending 
Port field.
If the application uses a range of ports, enter the ending port number of the range in the 
External Ending Port field.
11. Specify the internal ports by one of these methods:
•Leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected....

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Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
To delete a port forwarding entry:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
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 screen...

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How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule:
1. When you type the URL www.example.com in your browser, the browser sends a web 
page request message with the following destination information: 
•Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which is the address of 
your router.
•Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for...

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Add a Port Triggering Service
To add a port triggering service:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is co\
nnected to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login screen displays.
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...

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Enable Port Triggering
To enable port triggering: 
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is co\
nnected to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login screen displays.
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 screen...

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also sends an “identify” message to your computer on port 113. Using port triggering, you can 
tell the router, “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow 
incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” The following sequence 
shows the effects of this port triggering rule:
1. You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer. 
2. Your IRC client composes...

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15.   Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with 
your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at 
http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Quick Tips 
•Troubleshoot with the LEDs 
•Cannot Log In to the Router 
•Cannot Access the Internet 
•Changes Not Saved 
•Wireless Connectivity 
•Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping...

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Quick Tips
This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.
Sequence to Restart Your Network
When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence:
1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 
2. Turn off the router.
3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait two minutes.
4. Turn on the router and wait two minutes.
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
If your device does not power on, make sure that the Ethernet cables are...

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Troubleshoot with the LEDs
By default, the router is set with standard LED settings. If you disable\
d blinking for the LEDs 
or turned off all LEDs except the Power LED, you must return the LEDs to their stand\
ard 
settings for troubleshooting. For information about controlling the LED \
settings, see Position 
Your Router on page  12.
Standard LED Behavior When the Router is Powered On
After you turn on power to the router, the following...