Netgear Rbk50 Orbi Ac3000 Tri Band Wifi System User Manual

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5.   Optimize Performance
This chapter contains the following sections:
•WiFi Multimedia Quality of Service 
•Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug N Play  

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WiFi Multimedia Quality of Service
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice a\
nd 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 ef

fort, and background. For an application to receive the 
benefits of WMM QoS, WMM must be enabled for both it and...

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Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug N Play
Universal Plug N 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...

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Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each 
IP address.
9. To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. 

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6.   Specify Network Settings
This chapter includes the following sections:
•View or Change WAN Settings 
•Set Up a Default DMZ Server 
•Change the Router’s Device Name 
•Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings 
•Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns 
•Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router 
•Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses 
•Custom Static Routes 
•Specify Basic WiFi Settings 
•Set Up a Guest WiFi Network 
•View or Change Advanced WiFi Settings 
•Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point...

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View or Change WAN Settings
You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set 
up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and 
enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port. 
To view the WAN settings:
1.  Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that \
is 
connected to the network.
2.  Enter...

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MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection. See Change the 
MTU Size on page 38.
•NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router 
processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT protects computers on the LAN from attacks 
from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, 
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5. Select the  Use a Dynamic DNS Service  check box.
6. In the Service Provider  list, select NETGEAR.
7.  Select the  No radio button.
8.  In the Host Name  field, type the name that you want to use for your URL.
The host name is sometimes called the domain name. Your free URL includes the host  name that you specify
 , and ends with mynetgear.com. For example, specify 
MyName.mynetgear.com.
9.  In the Email field, type the...

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The BASIC Home page displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS .
The Dynamic DNS page displays.
5.  Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service  check box.
6. In the Service Provider list, select your provider.
7.  Select the  Ye
 s radio button.
The page adjusts and displays to show the Status,  Cancel, and Apply buttons.
8.  In the Host Name field, type the host name (sometimes called the domain name) for...

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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 > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS.
The Dynamic DNS page displays.
5. Change your DDNS account settings as necessary.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up a Default DMZ Server
The default DMZ server feature is...