Netgear R8500 Nighthawk X8 Tri Band Ac5300 Wifi Router User Manual

							The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected.
9.To reconnect, close and restart your browser and enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Use the Router in Bridge Mode
You can use your router in bridge mode to connect multiple devices with WiFi at the faster 802.11ac speed.To do
this, you need two WiFi routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a bridge.
Figure 12. Router in bridge mode
Installing your router as a bridge offers the following benefits:
•You can take advantage of gigabit WiFi speeds on current devices.
•Use gigabit WiFi for applications like video and gaming.
•Connect multiple devices like a NAS, Smart TV, NeoTV, Blu-ray player, and game consoles at gigabit WiFi
speeds using a WiFi link.
•Avoid the need for separate WiFi adapters for each device.
For example, you could install the first router in a room such as a home office where your Internet connection is
located.
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							Then set up the second router in bridge mode. Place the router in bridge mode in a different room such as the room
where your home entertainment center is located. Cable the router in bridge mode to your Smart TV, DVR, game
console, or Blu-ray player, and use its 802.11ac WiFi connection to the first router.
To set up bridge mode:
1.Make a note of the WiFi settings of the other router to which this router will connect.
You must know the SSID, WiFi security mode, WiFi password, and operating frequency (either 2.4 GHz or 5
GHz).
2.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network of the router that will
run in bridge mode.
3.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
4.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.
5.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
6.Scroll down and select the Enable Bridge Mode radio button.
7.Click the setup bridge mode wireless Settings button.
The page adjusts.
8.Enter the settings of the other router:
a.Select the WiFi network frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
b.For 802.11ac mode, select 5 GHz.
c.In the Name (SSID) field, enter the WiFi network name (SSID).
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							d.In the Security Option section, select a radio button.
e.If prompted, type the passphrase (the WiFi password that you use to connect with WiFi to the other router).
9.Click the Apply button.
The settings for the other router are saved and the Wireless Settings page displays.
10.Click the Apply button on the Wireless Settings page.
Your settings are saved.
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Optimize Performance
You can set up the router to optimize performance for applications such as Internet gaming, high definition video streaming,
and VoIP communication. By default, the router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS).
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management on page 95
•Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play on page 98
•Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service on page 99
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							Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router’s Internet traffic management capabilities through better
application and device identification, bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques. Dynamic QoS resolves
traffic congestion when the Internet bandwidth is limited and different demands compete for bandwidth.
Figure 13. Dynamic QoS optimizes Internet traffic by prioritizing competing demands
Enable Dynamic QoS
Because not everyone uses Dynamic QoS, it is disabled by default.
To enable Dynamic QoS:
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 Dynamic QoS.
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							5.Select the Enable Dynamic QoS check box.
6.Specify your Internet bandwidth.
You must specify your Internet bandwidth so that Dynamic QoS can perform bandwidth allocation and traffic
prioritization.
To allow Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth (recommended), do the following:
a.For more accurate Speedtest results, make sure that no other devices are accessing the Internet.
b.Click the Speedtest button.
Speedtest determines your Internet bandwidth.
7.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
A link displays on the bottom of the page to view bandwidth utilization. Clicking the link displays the Attached
Devices page. For more information, see View Devices Currently on the Network on page 109.
Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update
The router uses a QoS database of the most popular applications and services to implement Dynamic QoS. By
default, the router automatically updates this database.You can turn off this feature and manually update the
database.
To enable or disable the automatic Dynamic QoS database update:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
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							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 Dynamic QoS.
The Dynamic QoS page displays. If you are using Dynamic QoS, the Enable Dynamic QoS check box is
selected.
5.Select or clear the Automatically update performance optimization database check box.
6.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database
The router uses a QoS database of the most popular applications and services to implement Dynamic QoS. By
default, the router automatically updates this database when you enable Dynamic QoS, but if you turned off the
automatic update feature, you can manually update the database.
To manually update the Dynamic QoS database:
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 Dynamic QoS.
The Dynamic QoS page displays. If you are using Dynamic QoS, the Enable Dynamic QoS check box is
selected.
5.Click the Update Now button.
The router checks for the newest version of the database and downloads it.
6.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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							Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics
NETGEAR uses a QoS database of the most popular applications and services to implement Dynamic QoS. As new
applications and services become popular, we update this database and automatically update your router if you
enabled Dynamic QoS.You can opt in to share aggregate QoS information to help improve the Dynamic QoS feature.
To opt in to participate in Dynamic QoS analytics:
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 Dynamic QoS.
The Dynamic QoS page displays.
5.Make sure that you enabled Dynamic QoS.
For more information about enabling Dynamic QoS, see Enable Dynamic QoS on page 95.
6.Select the Help improve the Dynamic QoS feature by sharing analytics with NETGEAR check box.
A pop-up window displays detailed information about sharing analytics.The Yes radio button is selected by
default.
7.Read the information and click the Submit button.
8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices such as Internet appliances and computers access the network and
connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered
UPnP devices on the network.
If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as
instant messaging or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), enable UPnP.
To enable Universal Plug and Play:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
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							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 > UPnP.
The UPnP page displays.
5.Select the Turn UPnP On check box.
By default, this check box is selected. UPnP for automatic device configuration can be enabled or disabled. If
the Turn UPnP On check box is cleared, the router does not allow any device to automatically control router
resources, such as port forwarding.
6.Type the advertisement period in minutes.
The advertisement period specifies how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information.This value can range
from 1 to 1440 minutes.The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points receive
current device status at the expense of more network traffic. Longer durations can compromise the freshness
of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic.
7.Type the advertisement time to live in hops.
The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. Hops are the
steps a packet takes between routers.The number of hops can range from 1 to 255.The default value for the
advertisement time to live is 4 hops, which should be fine for most home networks. If you notice that some
devices are not being updated or reached correctly, it might be necessary to increase this value.
8.Click the Apply button.
The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing the router and which
ports (internal and external) that device opened.The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is
open and whether that port is still active for each IP address.
To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button.
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link.WMM
QoS is automatically enabled for the router.
WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video,
best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, WMM must be enabled for
both it and the client running that application. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that
do not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video.
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							To disable WMM QoS:
1.Launch an Internet 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 > QoS Setup.
The Quality of Service page displays.
5.Click the WMM tab.
6.Clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (2.4 GHz b/g/n) check box.
7.Clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (5 GHz a/n/ac) check box.
8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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