Netgear R8500 Nighthawk X8 Tri Band Ac5300 Wifi Router User Manual

							4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter.
5.Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box.
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.
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							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.
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.
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							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 182.)
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.
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.
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							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 138.
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 102.
Note
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.
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							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.
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.
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							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 102.To
download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device, visit netgear.com/genie.
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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							9
Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the
Router
This chapter describes how to access and manage storage devices attached to your router. ReadySHARE lets you
access and share USB storage devices connected to the router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not
compatible.)
The USB ports on the router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or
hard drives or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the
router USB port.
Note
This chapter contains the following sections:
•USB Device Requirements on page 118
•Connect a USB Device to the Router on page 118
•Access a USB Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac on page 120
•Access a USB Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows Computer on page 119
•Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive on page 119
•Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault on page 121
•Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a USB Hard Disk on page 122
•Use FTP Within the Network on page 124
•View or Change Network Folders on a USB Storage Device on page 124
•Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD on page 127
•Safely Remove a USB Device on page 130
For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit NETGEAR.com/readyshare.
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							USB Device Requirements
The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices
that the router supports, visit kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare.
Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer
can access the USB device. Such USB devices do not work with the router.
The router supports the following file system types for full read/write access:
•FAT16
•FAT32
•NTFS
•NTFS with compression format enabled
•Ext2
•Ext3
•Ext4
•HFS
•HFS+
Connect a USB Device to the Router
ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB device connected to the router USB port. (If your USB device uses
special drivers, it is not compatible.)
Figure 14. A USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 port are located on the side of the router
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							To connect a USB device:
1.Insert your USB storage drive into a USB port on the side panel of the router.
2.If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router.
When you connect the USB device to the router USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for
sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
Access a USB Storage Device Connected to the Router From
a Windows Computer
To access the device from a Windows computer:
1.Connect a USB storage device to the appropriate port on the router.
If your storage device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the device to the router.
When you connect the storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for
sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
2.Select Start > Run.
3.Enter \
eadyshare in the dialog box.
4.Click the OK button.
A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the device.
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
To map the USB device to a Windows network drive:
1.Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on the router.
If your storage device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the device to the router.
When you connect the storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for
sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
2.Select Start > Run.
3.Enter \
eadyshare in the dialog box.
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							4.Click the OK button.
5.Right-click the USB device and select Map network drive.
6.Select the drive letter to map to the new network folder.
7.Click the Finish button.
The USB device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.
8.To connect to the USB storage device as a different user, select the Connect using different credentials
check box, click the Finish button, and do the following:
a.Type the user name and password.
b.Click the OK button.
The USB device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.
Access a USB Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router
From a Mac
From a computer or device on the network, you can access a storage device that is connected to the router.
To access the device from a Mac:
1.Connect a USB storage device to the appropriate port on the router.
If your storage device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the device to the router.
When you connect the storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for
sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN)
2.On a Mac that is connected to the network, select Go > Connect to Server.
3.In the Server Address field, enter smb://readyshare.
4.When prompted, select the Guest radio button.
If you set up access control on the router and you allowed your Mac to access the network, select the Registered
User radio button and enter admin for the name and password for the password. For more information about
access control, see the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through
a link in the router’s user interface.
5.Click the Connect button.
A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the device.
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