Netgear R8300 Nighthawk X8 Ac5000 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

							The Ethernet Port Aggregation Status displays.
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
The router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server.The router’s
default LAN IP configuration is as follows:
•LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1
•Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0
These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for
most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, you can change these settings.
You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network
use, or if you use competing subnets with the same IP scheme.
To change the LAN TCP/IP 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.
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							4.Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.In the IP Address field, type the IP address.
6.In the IP Subnet Mask, type the subnet mask of the router.
The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be
reached through a gateway or router.
7.Change the RIP settings.
Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers.
a.Select the RIP direction:
•Both.The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives.
•Out Only.The router broadcasts its routing table periodically.
•In Only.The router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.
b.Select the RIP version:
•Disabled.This is the default setting.
•RIP-1.This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you are using an
unusual network setup.
•RIP-2.This format carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2
format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.
8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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							If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect.
9.To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router.
Change the Router’s Device Name
The router’s default device name is based on its model number, which is R8300.This device name displays in the
file manager when you browse your network.
To change the router’s device name:
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 > Setup > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5.In the Device Name field, type a new name.
6.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns
By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (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.
These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default
addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you can save part of the
range for devices with fixed addresses.
To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns:
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.
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							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.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected.
6.Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns:
a.In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range.
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)
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							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 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 > Setup > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5.In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button.
The page adjusts.
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.
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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 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 > 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 settings are saved.
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
To delete a reserved address entry:
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 > 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.
Custom Static Routes
Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network.
As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:
•Your main Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.
•Your home network includes an ISDN router for connecting to the company where you are employed.This
router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100.
•Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0.
When you set up your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as
the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.1.x addresses.With this
configuration, if you try to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your request to the ISP.
The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the company firewall is likely to deny
the request.
In this case you must define a static route, telling your router to access 134.177.0.0 through the ISDN router at
192.168.1.100. Here is an example:
•The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x
addresses.
•The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses will be forwarded to the ISDN router
at 192.168.1.100.
•A metric value of 1 works because the ISDN router is on the LAN.
•The Private check box is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated.
Set Up a Static Route
To set up a static route:
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 > Static Routes.
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							The Static Routes page displays.
5.Click the Add button.
6.In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only).
7.So limit access to the LAN only, select the Private check box.
If the Private check box is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP.
8.Select the Active check box to make this route effective.
9.Type the IP address of the final destination.
10.Type the IP subnet mask for this destination.
If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255.
11.Type the gateway IP address, which must be on the same LAN segment as the router.
12.Type a number from 1 through 15 as the metric value.
This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2
or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1.
13.Click the Apply button.
The static route is added.
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							Edit a Static Route
To edit a static route:
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 > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displays.
5.In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6.Click the Edit button.
The Static Routes page adjusts.
7.Edit the route information.
8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Delete a Static Route
To delete a static route:
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 > Static Routes.
The Custom Static Routes page displays.
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							5.In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6.Click the Delete button.
The route is removed from the table.
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
Some devices, such as an IPTV, cannot function behind the router’s network address translation (NAT) service or
firewall. Based on what your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for the device to connect to the ISP’s network
directly, you can enable the bridge between the device and the router’s Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups
to the bridge.
If your ISP provides directions on how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow
those directions.
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Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group
If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your
ISP might require you to set up a bridge for a port group for the router’s Internet interface.
A bridge with a port group prevents packets that are sent between the IPTV device and the router’s Internet port
from being processed through the router’s network address translation (NAT) service.
To configure a port group and enable the bridge:
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 > VLAN/Bridge Settings.
The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays.
5.Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box.
The page expands.
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