Netgear R8300 Nighthawk X8 Ac5000 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

							•Up Time.The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
•Poll Interval.The interval at which the statistics are updated on this page.
6.To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click the Set Interval
button.
To stop the polling entirely, click the Stop button.
Check the Internet Connection Status
To check the Internet connection status:
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 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.Click the ADVANCED tab.
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
5.In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button.
The following information displays:
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							•IP Address.The IP address that is assigned to the router.
•Subnet Mask.The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.
•Default Gateway.The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.
•DHCP Server.The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP
configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router.
•DNS Server.The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names
to IP addresses.
•Lease Obtained.The date and time when the lease was obtained.
•Lease Expires.The date and time that the lease expires.
6.To return the status of all items to 0, click the Release button.
7.To refresh the screen, click the Renew button.
8.To exit the screen, click the Close Window button.
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
The log is a detailed record of the websites you accessed or attempted to access and other router actions. Up to
256 entries are stored in the log.
To view and manage logs:
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 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.
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							4.Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs.
The Logs page shows the following information:
•Action.The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed.
•Source IP.The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.
•Target address.The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which access was
attempted.
•Date and time.The date and time the log entry was recorded.
5.To customize the logs, scroll down and clear or select the check boxes in the Include in Log section.
6.To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button.
7.To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.
8.To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button.
View Devices Currently on the Network
You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network.
To view devices on the network:
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 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 Attached Devices.
The Attached Devices page displays devices that are connected to the router through Ethernet (using a wired
connection) or connected to a WiFi band in the WiFi network.
The IP address for devices can change because the router assigns an IP address to each device when it joins
the network.The unique MAC address for each device does not change.
5.To update this page, click the Refresh button.
Monitor Internet Traffic
Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the router Internet port.You
can set limits for traffic volume.
To monitor Internet traffic:
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 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 > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter.
5.Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box.
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							6.To control the volume of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control
feature:
•Select the Traffic volume control by radio button and then select one of the following options:
•No Limit. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached.
•Download only.The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
•Both Directions.The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic.
•Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in the Monthly limit field.
7.If your ISP charges for extra data volume when you make a new connection, enter the extra data volume in MB
in the Round up data volume for each connection by field.
8.In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button.
9.In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router will issue a warning message before the monthly limit
of Mbytes or hours is reached.
By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued.You can select one of the following to occur when
the limit is attained:
•The Internet LED blinks white or amber.
•The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
10.Click the Apply button.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic.
11.To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button.
12.To display more information about the data traffic on your router and to change the poll interval, click the Traffic
Status button.
Manage the Router Configuration File
The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file.You can back up (save)
this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings.
Back Up Settings
To back up the router’s configuration settings:
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 opens.
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							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 > Administration >Backup Settings.
5.Click the Back Up button.
6.Follow the direction of your browser to save the file.
A copy of the current settings is saved in the location that you specified.
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings.You might want to do this if you
move the router to a different network. (See Factory Settings on page 185.)
To erase the configuration settings:
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 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 > Administration >Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
5.Click the Erase button.
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							The factory default settings are restored.The user name is admin, the password is password, and the LAN IP
address is 192.168.1.1. DHCP is enabled.
Restore Configuration Settings
To restore configuration settings that you backed up:
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 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 > Administration >Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
5.Click the Browse button to find and select the .cfg file.
6.Click the Restore button.
The file is uploaded to the router and the router reboots.
WARNING:
Do not interrupt the reboot process.
Set Up Remote Management
You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings.You must know the router’s WAN IP
address to use this feature. For information about remote access using Dynamic DNS, see Access USB Storage
Devices Through the Internet on page 141.
Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password.The ideal
password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and
lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. See Change the
admin Password on page 106.
Note
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							To set up remote management:
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 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 > Advanced Setup > Remote Management.
5.Select the Turn Remote Management On check box.
6.In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the router’s
remote management.
For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical.Note
Select one of the following:
•Only This Computer. Allow access from a single IP address on the Internet. Enter the IP address to be
allowed access.
•IP Address Range. Allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet. Enter a beginning IP address
and an ending IP address to define the allowed range.
•Everyone. Allow access from any IP address on the Internet.
7.Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface.
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							Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, enter a custom port
number for the remote web management interface. Choose a number from 1024 to 65535, but do not use the
number of any common service port.The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP.
8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Use Remote Access
To use remote access:
1.Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network.
2.Type your router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the
custom port number.
For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8080, enter
http://134.177.0.123:8080 in your browser.
Access the RouterWith 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 router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and
more.
To use the genie app to access the 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.
Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App
You can use the genie app to remotely access your router and change its key settings. Before you can use remote
access with the genie app, you must update your router’s firmware and download the latest genie app for your
computer or mobile device. Remote access with the genie app is supported for Windows computers, iOS mobile
devices, and Android mobile devices.
For more information about how to update your router’s firmware, see Update the Router Firmware on page 106.To
download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device, visit netgear.com/genie.
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							For more information about how to set up remote access using the genie app, see the genie app user manual, which
is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/.
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