NETGEAR RS700 Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router User Manual

NETGEAR RS700 Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router

Product Information

The Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 is a high-performance router manufactured by NETGEAR, Inc. It is designed to provide fast and reliable WiFi connectivity for home or office networks. With its tri-band technology, the router offers three separate WiFi bands to ensure optimal performance and reduce network congestion.

The router supports the latest WiFi 7 standard, providing faster speeds, increased capacity, and improved efficiency compared to previous generations. It is equipped with advanced features such as MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple- Input Multiple-Output) technology, which allows multiple devices to connect simultaneously without sacrificing performance.

Additionally, the Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 comes with NETGEAR Armor, a built-in security solution that protects your network from online threats, malware, and unauthorized access. It also offers a range of management options, including remote access through the Nighthawk app, making it easy to monitor and control your network from anywhere.

Product Usage Instructions

Hardware Setup:

1. Connect to the router network:
   • Use an Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the router’s WAN port.
   • Connect your computer or device to one of the router’s LAN ports using an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect to the router WiFi network:
   • Using your computer or device, search for available WiFi networks and connect to the network named “Nighthawk.”
   • Enter the default WiFi network password provided in the user manual or on the router label.
3. Connect to the router using a wired connection:
   • Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer or device to one of the router’s LAN ports.

Router Configuration

1. Accessing the router:
   • Open a web browser on your computer or device.
   • Type “http://www.routerlogin.net” or “http://www.routerlogin.com” in the address bar.
   • Enter the default username and password provided in the user manual or on the router label.
2. Automatic Internet setup:
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to set up an Internet connection automatically.
3. Manual Internet setup:
   • If automatic setup fails, choose the manual setup option.
   • Enter the required Internet connection settings provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

WiFi and Network Management:

1. Setting up WiFi schedule:

   • Access the router’s configuration page using a web browser.
   • Navigate to the WiFi settings section.
   • Select the option to set up a WiFi schedule.
   • Specify the desired time periods for WiFi availability.

2. Enabling or disabling MU-MIMO:

   • Access the router’s configuration page using a web browser.
   • Navigate to the WiFi settings section.
   • Enable or disable the MU-MIMO feature according to your
     preference.

3. Using the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections:

   • Access the router’s configuration page using a web browser.
   • Navigate to the WiFi settings section.
   • Select the WPS Wizard option.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to connect devices using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).

Security and Performance Optimization:

1. Activating NETGEAR Armor:

   • Download and install the Nighthawk app on your mobile device.
   • Open the app and follow the instructions to activate NETGEAR Armor for enhanced network security.

2. Managing QoS (Quality of Service):

   • Access the router’s configuration page using a web browser.
   • Navigate to the QoS settings section.
   • Enable QoS and set the desired Internet bandwidth for your router.
   • Update the QoS database for optimized performance.

3. Improving network connections with Universal Plug and Play
   (UPnP):

   • Access the router’s configuration page using a web browser.
   • Navigate to the UPnP settings section.
   • Enable UPnP to automatically optimize network connections.

For more detailed information and additional features, refer to the complete user manual provided with the Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700.

User Manual
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router
Model RS700

September 2023 202-12655-01

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Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700
Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads. You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy- policy. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period. Do not use this device outdoors. Applicable to 6 GHz devices only: Only use the device indoors. The operation of 6 GHz devices is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems. Trademarks Trademarks© NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non- NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
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Publication Part Number
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Publish Date

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September 2023 First publication.

NOTE: In this manual, WiFi network means the same thing as SSID (service set identifier or WiFi network name) or VAP (virtual access point). That is, when we refer to a WiFi network we mean an individual SSID or VAP.
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What is WiFi 7?

WiFi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be Extremely High Throughput (EHT), is an upcoming next-generation WiFi standard. The new standard provides the capability for multi-gigabit (multi-gig) WiFi throughout the home with faster speeds, less interference, and better performance for high-bandwidth online activities.
WiFi 7 implements the following new technologies for higher performance:
· 320 MHz High-Capacity Channels: Older WiFi standards are limited to a maximum channel width of 160 MHz. WiFi 7 introduces new 320 MHz channels, effectively doubling the bandwidth available to WiFi devices. 320 MHz channels also enable more WiFi devices to operate in congested areas without interference.
· 4096 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation: Quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) is the process of converting data into WiFi radio waves. WiFi 7 introduces 4096 QAM, also known as 12-bit data modulation. WiFi 6 used 1024 QAM (10-bit data modulation). The increase from 10-bit to 12-bit data modulation enables up to 20 percent higher data transmission rates to your WiFi devices.
· Multi-Link Operation: WiFi 7 uses all three WiFi bands simultaneously with a feature called multi-link operation (MLO). This enables WiFi 7 devices to dynamically switch between the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands to avoid network traffic and keep you connected if you move beyond the range of a higher frequency band. MLO ensures that your devices are always connected at the fastest possible speeds while maintaining a stable WiFi connection.
· Preamble Puncturing: On older WiFi standards, any wireless channels with interference from other networks become unavailable. WiFi 7 introduces preamble puncturing, which provides the ability to section off portions of a WiFi channel to transmit your data when interference isn’t occupying the entire channel. This allows your devices to access the best possible channels for optimal WiFi performance even when interference is present.
These new technologies allow WiFi 7 to provide the following benefits:

· 2.4 times faster speed than WiFi 6 · Double the maximum bandwidth for your devices · 2 times lower latency than WiFi6 · A more reliable connection
For more information, visit the NETGEAR WiFi 7 page at netgear.com/home/discover/wifi7.

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Additional documentation
The following documents are available at netgear.com/support/download/: · Installation guide · Data sheet For information about the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal and Insight app, visit netgear.com/business/services/insight/subscription and see the NETGEAR knowledge base at netgear.com/support/product/insight.aspx.

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This chapter contains the following sections: · Unpack your router · Front panel LEDs and buttons · Rear panel · Router label · Position your router · Cable your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support.
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Unpack your router
Your package contains the router, an Ethernet cable, and the power adapter (the type varies by region).
Figure 1. Package contents

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Front panel LEDs and buttons
The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the front panel of the router.
1 2 3

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Figure 2. Top view

Table 1. LED descriptions

LED and Button 1. Power LED
2. Internet LED

Description

Solid white: The router is ready. Solid amber and then blinking amber: The Reset button was pressed. When you first press the Reset button, the LED lights solid amber. After 5 seconds, the LED turns blinking amber, and the router resets to factory defaults. Off: Power is not supplied to the router.
Solid white: The Internet connection is ready. Solid amber: A cable was plugged into the port, but the Internet connection is not yet ready. Blinking amber: The port is sending or receiving traffic. Off: No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.

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Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)

LED and Button

Description

3. LAN 10G LED

The LED color indicates the speed of the 10G LAN port: white for a 10 Gbps Ethernet connection and amber for an Ethernet connection lower than 10 Gbps. Solid white: The router detected a 10 Gbps link with a powered-on device. Blinking white: The port is sending or receiving traffic at 10 Gbps. Solid amber: The router detected a 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, or 100 Mbps link with a powered-on device. Blinking amber: The port is sending or receiving traffic at 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, or 100 Mbps. Off: No device is connected to this Ethernet LAN port.

4. Ethernet LAN ports 1­4 The LED color indicates the speed of the Ethernet connection at each LAN port:

LEDs

white for a Gigabit Ethernet connection and amber for an Ethernet connection

lower than 1 Gbps.

Solid white: The router detected a 1 Gbps link with a powered-on device.

Blinking white: The port is sending or receiving traffic at 1 Gbps.

Solid amber: The router detected a 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps link with a powered-on

device.

Blinking amber: The port is sending or receiving traffic at 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps.

Off: No device is connected to this Ethernet LAN port.

5. USB 3.0 port LED 6. 2.4 GHz WiFi LED

Solid white: A USB device is connected to the USB 3.0. port. Blinking white: The USB 3.0 port is sending or receiving traffic. Off: No USB device is connected to the USB 3.0 port. Solid white: The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. Off: The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.

7. 5 GHz WiFi LED

Solid white: The 5 GHz WiFi radio is operating. Off: The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off.

8. 6 GHz WiFi LED

Solid white: The 6 GHz WiFi radio is operating. Off: The 6 GHz WiFi radio is off.

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LED and Button 9. Sync/WPS LED
10. LED On/Off button

Description
Pressing the Sync/WPS button lets your WPS-enabled device join your router’s WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. Solid white: The Sync/WPS LED is always solid white. This is normal behavior. Blinking white: The WPS process is active so that you can connect a WPS-enabled device to your router’s WiFi network. When the device is connected, the sync/WPS LED shows solid white again. The Sync/WPS LED is also blinking white when the router is in factory default state or you reset the router to factory default settings. Off: All WiFi radios are turned off and you cannot use WiFi to connect to the router.
Pressing the LED On/Off button turns off all LEDs except for the Power LED.

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Rear panel
The following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons. A B C

D

E
F
G
Figure 3. Rear panel
The rear panel contains the following components: · A. Reset button: Pressing the Reset button resets the router.
If the Reset button is pressed for at least five seconds and the Power LED blinks amber, the router returns to its factory settings. For information about the factory settings, see Factory settings on page 214. · B. Power On/Off button: Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the router.

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· C. 10G LAN port: An RJ-45 LAN port that supports speeds up to 10 Gbps. Use a Category 6 (Cat6) Ethernet cable or higher rated Ethernet cable to connect the router to a high-speed LAN server, LAN storage device, or another LAN device.
· D. Ethernet LAN ports: Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports that support 1G, 100M, and 10M speed. Use these ports to connect Ethernet LAN devices to your router. The router supports port aggregation:
– LAN aggregation: Use Ethernet LAN ports 1 and 2 to set up a port aggregation link to a LAN device that also supports Ethernet LAN port aggregation. For more information, see Manage Ethernet LAN port aggregation to a LAN device on page 113.
– Internet (WAN) aggregation: Use Ethernet LAN port 4 with the 10G Internet port to set up a multi-gigabit Internet connection with port aggregation. For more information, see Get multi-gigabit Internet with Internet port aggregation on page 41.
You can set up both Internet (WAN) aggregation and LAN aggregation.
· E. USB 3.0 port: Use the USB 3.0 port to connect a USB storage device to your router.
· F. 10G Internet port: An RJ-45 Internet port (marked with yellow) that supports speeds up to 10 Gbps. Use a Category 6 (Cat6) Ethernet cable or higher rated Ethernet cable to connect a high-speed modem for a high-speed Internet connection. For more information, see About high-speed Internet connections and Internet port aggregation on page 41.
· G. DC power connector: Connect the power adapter that came in your product package to the DC power connector.

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Router label
The router label shows the login information, WiFi Network Name (SSID), network key (password), serial number, and MAC address.

Figure 4. Router label

Position your router

The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router.
In addition, position your router according to the following guidelines:
· Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and within line of sight to your WiFi devices.
· Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired devices.

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· Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the of number walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices.
· To avoid wireless signal interference, place the router away from electrical devices such as these: – Ceiling fans – Home security systems – Microwaves – Computers – The base of a cordless phone – 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones
· Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: – Solid metal doors – Aluminum studs – Fish tanks – Mirrors – Brick – Concrete
The following factors might limit the range of your WiFi:
· The thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range. · Other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router’s signal.
WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other devices that emit a WiFi signal for network access.

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Cable your router
Connect your router to a modem and power on your router.

Ethernet

Internet 10G

Reset

Power

Figure 5. Cable your router
To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem, remove and reinsert the backup battery if it uses one, and
then plug the modem back in. 2. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the yellow Internet port on the
router.
NOTE: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect the Ethernet cable going to your home to the yellow Internet port on the router.
3. Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. The router’s Power LED lights solid white when the router is ready.

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After you connect your router to a modem and power it on, finish your router’s installation process using the Nighthawk app or router web interface. For more information, see Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router on page 25.

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Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router
You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter explains the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in. The chapter contains the following sections: · Connect to the router network · Types of logins · Use a web browser to access the router · Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app
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Connect to the router network
You can connect to the router network using a wired or WiFi connection.
NOTE: If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Connect to the router WiFi network
You can connect a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the router WiFi network using the router WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi password (network key) To connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. On your computer or mobile device, open your WiFi network management
application. This is the application that lets you manage your WiFi connections. 3. Find and select the router WiFi network name (SSID). The router’s default WiFi network name (SSID) is on the router label. 4. Enter the router WiFi password. The router’s default WiFi password is on the router label. The WiFi password is also known as the network key or passphrase. Your computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network.
Connect to the router using a wired connection
You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router’s local area network (LAN). After setup, you can also connect other wired devices. To connect your computer or other device to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.

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If your computer doesn’t have an Ethernet port, you might be able to connect a USB to Ethernet adapter to a USB port on your computer, and then connect the Ethernet cable to the adapter’s port.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet LAN port on the router.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN).
Types of logins
Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the differences so that you know which login to use when.
Several types of logins are associated with the router: · ISP login: The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs you in to
your Internet service. Your ISP gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your ISP. · WiFi password: Your router is preset with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the router label. The WiFi password is also known as the network key or passphrase. · NETGEAR account login: The free NETGEAR account that you need to register your router, manage your router remotely, and manage your subscriptions. If you do not have a NETGEAR account, you can create one. · Router login: The router login password that you need to log in to the router with the admin user name when you use a web browser to access and configure the router.
Use a web browser to access the router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser to access the router to view or change its settings. We call the router user interface the router web interface.
When you access the router web interface, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your Internet service.

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Automatic Internet setup

You can set up your router automatically (see the information below) or manually (see Manually set up the Internet connection on page 35). In either case, you must use a web browser to access the router.
Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network are using the settings described here. When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. For example, for DSL service, you might need the following information to set up your router:
· The ISP configuration information for your DSL account · ISP login name and password · Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it.
NOTE: If your Internet service is going through your TV or fiber cable, you might not need the login information.
When your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in.
The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.
To automatically set up your router: 1. Make sure that the router is powered on. 2. Make sure that your computer or mobile device is connected to the router with an
Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with the preset security settings listed on the label.
NOTE: If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
3. Launch a web browser.

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The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before:
· The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays.
· If you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your browser to start the installation process.
The page that displays recommends that you use the Nighthawk app. However, the current procedure describes how you can use the router web interface. 4. If the installation process does not start and the browser does not display the page that recommends that you use the Nighthawk app, do the following:
· Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the Ethernet LAN ports on the router or over WiFi to the router.
· Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit. · Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache. · Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net. · If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),
change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. · Use the Reset button, to reset the router to factory default settings (see Use the
Reset button on page 151).
5. Scroll down and click the If you don’t have a compatible smartphone, click here link. A welcome page displays.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions. The router detects your Internet settings.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process.

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If the router does not detect the Internet settings, the installation assistant cannot complete the installation process, and you must start the installation process again: 1. Before you start again, review your settings. Make sure that you select the correct
options and type everything correctly. 2. If the router still does not detect the Internet settings, contact your ISP to verify that
you are using the correct configuration information. 3. If problems persist, register your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
Log in to the router after you set up the router
When you set up your router while the router is in factory default state, the browser automatically starts the NETGEAR installation assistant. After you set up the router, if you want to view or change settings for the router, you can use a browser to log in to the router web interface. To log in to the router web interface: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
NOTE: You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1. The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
Change the language
By default, the Auto setting uses your region to automatically set the language that displays when you log in to the router web interface.

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To change the language: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change.
The page refreshes with the language that you selected.
Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app
With the Nighthawk app, you can easily install and manage your router. The app lets you update the router to the latest firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and helps you to register your router with NETGEAR. You can also manage your router remotely and use the Armor and Smart Parental Controls services.
The Nighthawk app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices.
NOTE: Your router is not connected to the Internet until you finish setting it up with the app. If you are connected to your router’s WiFi network before your router is set up, you do not have Internet access and cannot download the app.
Use your cellular data or connect to your previous router’s WiFi network to download the app. During router installation, the app instructs you when you need to connect to your router’s WiFi.
To install your router using the Nighthawk app: 1. Visit Nighthawk-app.com to download the Nighthawk app.

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NOTE: To download the app, you need to use your cellular data or connect your mobile device to your previous router’s WiFi network.
2. Wait for the Nighthawk app to download on your mobile device. 3. Launch the Nighthawk app. 4. Follow the instructions that display in the app to install your router and connect to
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Specify Your Internet Settings
Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the NETGEAR installation assistant to detect the Internet connection. After you set up your router, you can use the Setup Wizard to redetect the Internet settings, or you can manually specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: · Use the Setup Wizard · Manually set up the Internet connection · Set an IPv6 Internet connection · Manage the MTU size
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Use the Setup Wizard

You can use the Setup Wizard to redetect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router.
To use the Setup Wizard: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard page displays.
5. Select the Yes radio button. 6. Click the Next button.
The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your Internet configuration.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions.
The router detects your Internet settings.
8. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Setup Wizard process.
If the router does not detect the Internet settings, the Setup Wizard cannot complete its process, and you must start the Setup Wizard again:
1. Before you start again, review your settings. Make sure that you select the correct options and type everything correctly.
2. If the router still does not detect the Internet settings, contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
3. If problems persist, register your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.

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Manually set up the Internet connection
You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings.
Set an Internet connection without a login
You can manually specify the connection settings for an Internet service for which you do not need to log in. Use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to the Internet.
To set an Internet connection without a login: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays.
5. In the WAN Preference section, select one of the following options: · Internet Port (10 Gbps). Select this option if you connected a modem to the Internet port on your router. For more information about a high-speed Internet connection, see About high-speed Internet connections and Internet port aggregation on page 41. · Multi-Gig Internet (1 Gbps + 1 Gbps). Select this option if you want to set up multi-gigabit Internet and use the Internet port together with Ethernet LAN port 4 for your Internet connection. For more information, see Get multi-gigabit Internet with Internet port aggregation on page 41.
6. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, leave the No radio button selected.

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7. If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, do the following: a. In the Account Name section, click the Edit button. b. Enter the account name. By default, the account name is the model number of the router. c. Click the Apply button. d. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays again.
8. If your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it in the Domain Name (If Required) field.
For the other sections on this page, the default settings usually work, but you can change them.
9. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: · Get Dynamically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. · Use Static IP Address: Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your router connects.
10. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: · Get Automatically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. · Use These DNS Servers: If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
11. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: · Use Default Address: Use the default MAC address. · Use Computer MAC Address: The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the ISP allows. · Use This MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
12. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
13. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.

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If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 206.
Set a PPPoE Internet connection
You can manually set the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you must log in. Use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to the Internet.
To set a PPPoE Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays.
5. In the WAN Preference section, select one of the following options: · Internet Port (10 Gbps). Select this option if you connected a modem to the Internet port on your router. For more information about a high-speed Internet connection, see About high-speed Internet connections and Internet port aggregation on page 41. · Multi-Gig Internet (1 Gbps + 1 Gbps). Select this option if you want to set up multi-gigabit Internet and use the Internet port together with Ethernet LAN port 4 for your Internet connection. For more information, see Get multi-gigabit Internet with Internet port aggregation on page 41.
6. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, select the Yes radio button.
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7. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPPoE as the encapsulation method.
This is the default selection in the menu.
8. In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you.
This login name is often an email address.
9. In the Password field, type the password that you use to log in to your Internet service.
10. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field. 11. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually
Connect. 12. To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in the Idle
Timeout (In minutes) field, type the number of minutes.
This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.
13. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: · Get Dynamically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. · Use Static IP Address: Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your router connects.
14. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: · Get Automatically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. · Use These DNS Servers: If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
15. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: · Use Default Address: Use the default MAC address. · Use Computer MAC Address: The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the ISP allows. · Use This MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
16. Click the Apply button.

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Your settings are saved.
17. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 206.
Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet connection
You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service for which you must log in. Use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to the Internet.
To set a PPTP or L2TP Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Internet.
The Internet Setup page displays.
5. In the WAN Preference section, select one of the following options: · Internet Port (10 Gbps). Select this option if you connected a modem to the Internet port on your router. For more information about a high-speed Internet connection, see About high-speed Internet connections and Internet port aggregation on page 41. · Multi-Gig Internet (1 Gbps + 1 Gbps). Select this option if you want to set up multi-gigabit Internet and use the Internet port together with Ethernet LAN port 4 for your Internet connection. For more information, see Get multi-gigabit Internet with Internet port aggregation on page 41.
6. Select the Does your Internet connection require a login? Yes radio button.

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The page adjusts.
7. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPTP or L2TP as the encapsulation method.
The page adjusts again.
8. In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you.
This login name is often an email address.
9. In the Password field, type the password that you use to log in to your Internet service.
10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect.
11. To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in the Idle Timeout (In minutes) field, type the number of minutes.
This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.
12. If your ISP gave you fixed IP addresses and a connection ID or name, type them in the My IP Address, Subnet Mask, Server Address, Gateway IP Address, and Connection ID/Name fields.
If your ISP did not give you IP addresses, a connection ID, or name, leave these fields blank. The connection ID or name applies to a PPTP service only.
13. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: · Get Automatically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. · Use These DNS Servers: If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
14. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: · Use Default Address: Use the default MAC address. · Use Computer MAC Address: The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the ISP allows. · Use This MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
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Your settings are saved.
16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 206.
About high-speed Internet connections and Internet port aggregation
Use the router’s yellow Internet port, which supports speeds up to 10 Gbps, to connect the router to your modem.
The router’s Internet speed depends on the speed that your ISP offers and the speed that your modem supports. For example, if your ISP and your modem both support a speed of 10 Gbps, the router’s Internet speed is also 10 Gbps. However, if, for example, your ISP supports a speed of 10 Gbps but your modem supports a speed of only 1 Gbps, your router’s Internet speed is limited to 1 Gbps.
If your ISP offers Internet speeds faster than 1 Gbps, your modem does not provide a high-speed or multi-gigabit port, but your modem does support link aggregation, set up Internet port aggregation by aggregating the yellow Internet port and Ethernet LAN port 4 on the router. By default, the Ethernet LAN 4 port functions as a regular LAN port, but you change the function of the Ethernet LAN port 4 to a second WAN port in an Internet link aggregation setup. For more information, see Get multi-gigabit Internet with Internet port aggregation on page 41.
Get multi-gigabit Internet with Internet port aggregation
If your ISP offers Internet speeds faster than 1 Gbps, your modem does not provide a high-speed or multi-gigabit port, but your modem does support link aggregation, you can get multi-gigabit Internet with your router by setting up Internet port aggregation. You can aggregate the Internet port and Ethernet LAN port 4 on the router.
NOTE: For information about a different type of aggregation, which is port aggregation to a LAN device, see Manage Ethernet LAN port aggregation to a LAN device on page 113.
To set up Internet port aggregation, you need the following:
· A service provider that offers an Internet speed that’s over 1 Gbps.

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· A modem that support both an Internet speed that’s over 1 Gbps and two Ethernet ports that support static Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), for example, the NETGEAR Nighthawk Multi-Gig Cable Modem, model CM1200.
To set up Internet port aggregation: 1. Set up Internet port aggregation on your modem.
For information about how to set up Internet port aggregation on your modem, see the documentation that came with your modem. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 4. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays. 6. In the WAN Preference section, select the Multi-Gig Internet (1 Gbps + 1 Gbps) radio button. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 8. Connect the yellow Internet port and the Ethernet LAN port 4 on your router to two Ethernet ports on your modem.

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Set an IPv6 Internet connection
The router supports many different types of IPv6 Internet connections for which you can specify the settings manually.
Types of IPv6 Internet connections
The router can support an IPv6 Internet connection through the following connection types:
· Auto Detect: See Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection on page 44. · 6to4 tunnel: See Set a 6to4 tunnel IPv6 Internet connection on page 46. · Pass-through: See Set a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection on page 47. · Fixed: See Set a fixed IPv6 Internet connection on page 48. · DHCP: See Set a DHCP IPv6 Internet connection on page 49. · PPPoE: See Set a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection on page 51. · Auto Config: See Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection on page 53. · 6rd: See Set a 6rd IPv6 Internet connection on page 55.
Which connection type you must use depends on your IPv6 ISP. Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you.
· If you are not sure what type of IPv6 connection the router uses, use the Auto Detect connection type, which lets the router detect the IPv6 type that is in use (see Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection on page 44).
· If your ISP did not provide details, use the 6to4 tunnel connection type (see Set a 6to4 tunnel IPv6 Internet connection on page 46).
When you enable IPv6 and select any connection type other than IPv6 pass- through, the router starts the stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall function on the WAN interface. The router creates connection records and checks every inbound IPv6 packet. If the router does not expect to receive such a packet, or the packet is not in the connection record, the router blocks this packet.

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Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses
IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by colons. You can reduce any four-digit group of zeros within an IPv6 address to a single zero or omit it.
All of the following examples specify the same IPv6 address:
· 2001:db8:0000:0000:020f:24ff:febf:dbcb · 2001:db8:0:0:20f:24ff:febf:dbcb · 2001:db8::20f:24ff:febf:dbcb · 2001:db8:0:0:20f:24ff:128.141.49.32 The following errors invalidate an IPv6 address: · More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets · More than four hexadecimal characters in a quartet · More than two colons in a row
Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. The page adjusts.

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After you click the Apply button, the router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
· Connection Type: This field indicates the connection type that is detected. · Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired
for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline () under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. However, not every IPv6 connection type shows the WAN address information. · Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline () under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
6. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: · Use DHCP Server: Use this method if devices on the LAN cannot receive an IPv6 address through auto configuration but must receive the IPv6 address through a DHCP server. · Auto Config: This is the default setting.
This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).
7. (Optional) Select the Enable RIPng check box.
This selection enables RIP Next Generation (RIPng) on IPv6 Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports IPv6. You might want to enable RIPng if you are an advanced user with a complex home network configuration that requires dynamic routing.
8. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.
9. Click the Apply button.
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Set a 6to4 tunnel IPv6 Internet connection
The remote relay router is the router to which your router creates a 6to4 tunnel. Make sure that the IPv4 Internet connection is working before you apply the 6to4 tunnel settings for the IPv6 connection.
To set a 6to4 tunnel IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel.
The page adjusts.
After you click the Apply button, the router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
6. Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button: · Auto: Your router uses any remote relay router that is available on the Internet. This is the default setting. · Static IP Address: Enter the static IPv4 address of the remote relay router. Your IPv6 ISP usually provides this address.
7. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: · Get Automatically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. This option uses the DNS servers assigned by the ISP for the IPv6 connection.

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· Use These DNS Servers: If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
8. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: · Use DHCP Server: Use this method if devices on the LAN cannot receive an IPv6 address through auto configuration but must receive the IPv6 address through a DHCP server. · Auto Config: This is the default setting.
This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).
9. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Set a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection
In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The router does not process any IPv6 header packets.
To set a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.

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The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Pass Through. The page adjusts, but no additional fields display.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set a fixed IPv6 Internet connection
To set a fixed IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. The page adjusts.
6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: · IPv6 Address/Prefix Length: The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router WAN interface. · Default IPv6 Gateway: The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway for the router’s WAN interface. · Primary DNS Server: The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the router. · Secondary DNS Server: The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the router.

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NOTE: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually set up the Internet connection on page 35.)

7. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: · Use DHCP Server: Use this method if devices on the LAN cannot receive an IPv6 address through auto configuration but must receive an IPv6 address through a DHCP server. · Auto Config: This is the default setting.
This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).
8. (Optional) Select the Enable RIPng check box.
This selection enables RIP Next Generation (RIPng) on IPv6 Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports IPv6. You might want to enable RIPng if you are an advanced user with a complex home network configuration that requires dynamic routing.
9. In the IPv6 Address/Prefix Length fields, specify the static IPv6 address and prefix length of the router’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Set a DHCP IPv6 Internet connection
To set a DHCP IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

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The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP.
The page adjusts.
After you click the Apply button, the router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
· Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline () under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
· Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline () under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.

6. (Optional) In the User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name.
Most people can leave this field blank, but if your ISP gave you a specific host name, enter it here.
7. (Optional) In the Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name.
You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name for the IPv4 ISP here. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this field. For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name.
8. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
· Get Automatically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
· Use These DNS Servers: If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:
· Use DHCP Server: Use this method if devices on the LAN cannot receive an IPv6 address through auto configuration but must receive an IPv6 address through a DHCP server.

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· Auto Config: This is the default setting.
This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).
10. (Optional) Select the Enable RIPng check box.
This selection enables RIP Next Generation (RIPng) on IPv6 Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports IPv6. You might want to enable RIPng if you are an advanced user with a complex home network configuration that requires dynamic routing.
11. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.
12. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection
To set a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE.
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After you click the Apply button, the router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
· Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline () under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
· Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline () under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
6. Configure the login settings:
a. In the Login field, enter the login information for the ISP connection. This is usually the name that you use in your email address. Some ISPs (like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that you use your full email address when you log in. If your ISP requires your full email address, type it in this field.
b. In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection. c. In the Service Name field, enter a service name.
If your ISP did not provide a service name, leave this field blank.
NOTE: The default setting of the Connection Mode menu is Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection. The router never terminates the connection. If the connection is terminated – for example, when the modem is turned off – the router attempts to reestablish the connection immediately after the PPPoE connection becomes available again.
7. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
· Get Automatically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. This option uses the DNS servers assigned by the ISP for the IPv4 connection.
· Use These DNS Servers: If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
8. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:
· Use DHCP Server: Use this method if devices on the LAN cannot receive an IPv6 address through auto configuration but must receive the IPv6 address through a DHCP server.
· Auto Config: This is the default setting.

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This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN). 9. (Optional) Select the Enable RIPng check box. This selection enables RIP Next Generation (RIPng) on IPv6 Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports IPv6. 10. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config. The page adjusts.

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After you click the Apply button, the router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
· Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline () under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
· Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline () under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.

6. (Optional) In the DHCP User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name.
Most people can leave this field blank, but if your ISP gave you a specific host name, enter it here.
7. (Optional) In the DHCP Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name.
You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name for the IPv4 ISP here. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this field. For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name.
8. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
· Get Automatically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. Unless the ISP assigns DNS servers through DHCPv6, this option uses the DNS servers assigned by the ISP for the IPv4 connection.
· Use These DNS Servers: If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:
· Use DHCP Server: Use this method if devices on the LAN cannot receive an IPv6 address through auto configuration but must receive the IPv6 address through a DHCP server.
· Auto Config: This is the default setting.
This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).
10. (Optional) Select the Enable RIPng check box.

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This selection enables RIP Next Generation (RIPng) on IPv6 Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports IPv6.
11. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.
12. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set a 6rd IPv6 Internet connection
The 6rd protocol makes it possible to deploy IPv6 to sites using a service provider’s IPv4 network. 6rd uses the service provider’s own IPv6 address prefix. This limits the operational domain of 6rd to the service provider’s network and is under direct control of the service provider. The IPv6 service provided is equivalent to native IPv6. The 6rd mechanism relies on an algorithmic mapping between the IPv6 and IPv4 addresses that are assigned for use within the service provider’s network. This mapping allows for automatic determination of IPv4 tunnel endpoints from IPv6 prefixes, allowing stateless operation of 6rd.
With a 6rd tunnel configuration, the router follows the RFC5969 standard, supporting two ways to establish a 6rd tunnel IPv6 WAN connection:
· Auto Detect mode: In IPv6 Auto Detect mode, when the router receives option 212 from the DHCPv4 option, autodetect selects the IPv6 as 6rd tunnel setting. The router uses the 6rd option information to establish the 6rd connection. For more information, see Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection on page 44.
· Manual mode: In 6rd mode, if the router receives option 212, the fields are automatically completed. Otherwise, you must enter the 6rd settings.
To set a 6rd IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.

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The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6rd.
The page adjusts.
After you click the Apply button, the router automatically detects the information in the following sections: · 6rd (IPv6 Rapid Development) Configuration: The router detects the service
provider’s IPv4 network and attempts to establish an IPv6 6rd tunnel connection. If the IPv4 network returns 6rd parameters to the router, the page adjusts to display the correct settings in this section. · Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
6. If the router does not automatically detect the information in the 6rd fields, specify the following 6rd settings:
· 6rd Prefix: Type the IPv6 prefix that your ISP gave you. · 6rd Prefix Length: Type the IPv6 prefix length that your ISP gave you. · 6rd IPv4 Border Relay Address: Type the border router’s IPv4 address that your
ISP gave you. · 6rd IPv4 Address Mask Length: Type the IPv4 mask length that your ISP gave
you.
7. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: · Get Automatically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. This option uses the DNS servers assigned by the ISP for the IPv4 connection. · Use These DNS Servers: If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
8. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:

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· Use DHCP Server: Use this method if devices on the LAN cannot receive an IPv6 address through auto configuration but must receive the IPv6 address through a DHCP server.
· Auto Config: This is the default setting.
This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).
9. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.
10. (Optional) In the MTU Size (in bytes) field, enter a size in bytes.
The default size for this type of IPv6 connection is 1480 bytes.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage the MTU size
The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits.
MTU concepts
When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path uses a lower maximum transmission unit (MTU) setting than the other devices, the data packets must be split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.
The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:
· You experience problems connecting to your Internet service, and the technical support of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. For example, if a secure website does not open, or displays only part of a web page, you might need to change the MTU.

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· You use VPN and experience severe performance problems. · You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons and now you are
experiencing connectivity or performance problems.

CAUTION: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For example, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.

If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. The following table describes common MTU sizes and applications.

Table 2. Common MTU sizes

MTU 1500
1492 1472 1468 1458 1436

Application The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Used in PPPoE environments. Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) Used in some DHCP environments. Used in PPPoA environments. Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.

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Change the MTU size
To change the MTU size: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
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4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays.
5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 616 to 1500. 6. Click the Apply button.
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Control Access to the Internet
The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter contains the following sections: · NETGEAR Armor · Activate Armor using the Nighthawk app · Network access control list · Block Internet sites and services · Set up security event email notifications
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NETGEAR Armor
Your router supports NETGEAR Armor.
After you start your subscription, NETGEAR Armor protects your home network from potential cyber threats and provides complete data protection, advanced threat defense, webcam protection, multilayer ransomware protection, anti- phishing, safe files, secure browsing, rescue mode, anti-fraud, and anti- theft. In addition, NETGEAR Armor provides multiple performance and privacy tools.
NETGEAR Armor includes an anti-malware application for your Windows-based computers and your Mac OS, iOS, and Android devices.
For more information about NETGEAR Armor, visit netgear.com/landings/armor/default.aspx.
You can use the Nighthawk app to view and manage NETGEAR Armor.
Activate Armor using the Nighthawk app
To activate Armor using the Nighthawk app: 1. Launch the Nighthawk app.
The dashboard displays. 2. Tap Security.
The Security page displays.
If Armor was not yet activated, it is now activated automatically, or you are prompted to purchase Armor.
Network access control list
You can use the network access control list (ACL) on the router to block or allow access to your network and the Internet. The ACL identifies a WiFi or wired device by its MAC address. The router detects the MAC addresses of the devices on the network and either allows or denies access.

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The router detects and stores the MAC addresses of devices that connect to the network, so it lists the MAC addresses both of devices that are currently connected and any that were previously connected.
If you set up a network ACL that allows all new devices to connect, the following applies:
· You can either select or manually enter devices that you want to block from connecting to the network.
· All other devices are allowed access to the network.
If you set up a network ACL that blocks all new devices from connecting, the following applies:
· You can either select or manually enter devices that you want to allow access to the network.
· Devices that are currently connected to the network or that were allowed to connect in the past are automatically placed on the network ACL as allowed devices.
· All other devices are denied access to the network.
NOTE: Each network device has a MAC address that serves as a unique identifier. The MAC address is a 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0­9, a­f, or A­F (uppercase or lowercase) only, and separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). Typically, the MAC address is on the label of a device. If you cannot see the label, you can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities on your computer or mobile device.
Enable the network access control list, set the access rule, and allow or block connected devices
When you enable network access control, you must select whether new devices are automatically allowed to access the network or are blocked from accessing the network. By default, devices that are already connected to the network are added to the ACL as allowed, but you can choose to block one or more of these devices from accessing the network.
To enable and manage the network access control list for the entire network and allow or block connected devices: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

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A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.
The Access Control page displays.
5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box.
You must select this check box before you can select an access rule and use the Allow and Block buttons. When the Turn on Access Control check box is cleared, all devices are allowed to connect, even if a device is on the list of blocked devices.
6. Select an access rule to apply to new devices: · Allow all new devices to connect: With this setting, if you connect a new device to the network, it can access the network. You do not need to enter its MAC address on this page. This option works for most home networks. You can also block one or more devices from accessing the network. For more information, see the following step. · Block all new devices from connecting: With this setting, if you want to allow a new device to connect, you must enter its MAC address on this page. (In this situation, a new device is a device that was not previously connected to the network.) For more information about allowing one or more devices, see the following step. If you block all new devices from connecting, the device that you are currently using to connect to the router web interface, any other devices that are currently connected to the network, and all devices that were allowed to connect to the network in the past are still allowed access. That means that these devices are automatically added to the network ACL as allowed devices. If you want to block any of these devices, see the following step.
NOTE: Selecting an access rule does not affect previously blocked or allowed devices. It applies only to new devices trying to access the network after you apply this setting.

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7. To change access for devices that are connected or were connected to the network, do the following:
· Currently connected devices: In the table that contains the ACL, the Status column shows either Allowed or Blocked for a device. To change the status, select the check box for the device, and click either the Allow button or the Block button.
NOTE: If you blocked all new devices from connecting, make sure that the computer or mobile device that you are currently using to access the router web interface shows as Allowed in the Status column.

· Devices that were connected in the past:
– To manage allowed devices that are currently not connected to the network, see Manage allowed devices currently not on the network on page 64.
– To manage blocked devices that are currently not connected to the network, see Manage blocked devices currently not on the network on page 66.

8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage allowed devices currently not on the network
If you set up an access control list (ACL) that blocks all new devices from accessing the network, you can add new devices that must be allowed access to the network, remove old devices, or change whether devices that were allowed must now be blocked when they try to connect to the network.
For example, you could add a second computer or mobile device for access to the router web management interface in case the device that you are currently using needs to be removed from the network for repairs.
To manage allowed devices currently not on the network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.

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The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.
The Access Control page displays.
5. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link.
A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not connected but allowed to access the network.
In the following steps, we refer to the list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network as the list of allowed devices.
6. To add a device to the list of allowed devices, do the following: a. Click the Add button. The Add Allowed Device page displays.
b. Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to allow. c. On the Add Allowed Device page, click the Apply button.
The device is added to the list of allowed devices.
7. To remove a device from the list of allowed devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Remove from the list button. The device is removed from the list of allowed devices.
8. To change the device status by blocking access for a device on the list of allowed devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Edit button.
The Edit Device Name page displays.
c. From the Access Control menu, selected Block. d. On the Edit Device Name page, click the Apply button.
The device is moved to the list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network.

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9. To change the device name for a device on the list of allowed devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Edit button.
The Edit Device Name page displays.
c. In the Device Name field, enter a name. d. On the Edit Device Name page, click the Apply button.
The device name is changed on the list of allowed devices.
10. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Manage blocked devices currently not on the network
If you set up an access control list (ACL) that allows all new devices to access the network, you can add new devices that must be blocked from accessing the network, remove old devices, or change whether devices that were blocked must now be allowed when they try to connect to the network.
To manage blocked devices currently not on the network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.
The Access Control page displays.
5. Click the View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network link.

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The Access Control page displays.
A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not connected and are blocked from accessing the network.
In the following steps, we refer to the list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network as the list of blocked devices.
6. To add a device to the list of blocked devices, do the following: a. Click the Add button. The Add Blocked Device page displays.
b. Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to block. c. On the Add Blocked Device page, click the Apply button.
The device is added to the list of blocked devices.

7. To remove a device from the list of blocked devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device.
b. Click the Remove from the list button. The device is removed from the list of blocked devices.

8. To change the device status by allowing access for a device on the list of blocked devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Edit button.
The Edit Device Name page displays.
c. From the Access Control menu, selected Allow. d. On the Edit Device Name page, click the Apply button.
The device is moved to the list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network.

9. To change the device name for a device on the list of blocked devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Edit button.
The Edit Device Name page displays.
c. In the Device Name field, enter a name.

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d. On the Edit Device Name page, click the Apply button. The device name is changed on the list of blocked devices.
10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Block Internet sites and services
You can prevent access to specific Internet sites by defining keywords and domains (websites) that must be blocked. You can also block Internet services on your network from accessing the Internet.
Use keywords to block Internet sites
You can use keywords to block certain Internet sites from your network. You can use blocking all the time or based on a schedule.
NOTE: Keyword blocking only works for website URLs that begin with http:// only. It does not work for URLs that begin with https://.
To block Internet sites: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays.

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5. Select when to block keywords: · Per Schedule: Turn on keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 72. · Always: Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule page.
6. In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain that you want to block. For example:
· Specify xxx to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html and any site that includes xxx, such as http://www.badxxxstuff.com and http://www.badstuffxxx.org.
· Specify the domain suffix (for example, .com) if you want to block only sites with a domain suffix such as .com. In such a situation, sites with domain suffixes such as .edu and .gov are still allowed.
· Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access.
7. Click the Add Keyword button. The keyword is added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up to 32 entries.
8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Keyword blocking takes effect.

Delete keywords from the blocked list
To delete keywords from the list: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays.

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5. Do one of the following: · To delete a single word, select it and click the Delete Keyword button. The keyword is removed from the list. · To delete all keywords on the list, click the Clear List button. All keywords are removed from the list.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Prevent blocking on a trusted computer
You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking. The computer that you exempt must be assigned a fixed IP address. You can use the reserved IP address feature to specify the IP address. See Manage reserved LAN IP addresses on page 102.
To specify a trusted computer: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays.
5. Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites check box.
6. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address of the trusted computer. 7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

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Block services from the Internet
You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule.
NOTE: Service blocking works only for services and applications that are using Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for communication.
To block services: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The Block Services page displays.
5. Select when to block the services: · Per Schedule: Turn on service blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 72. · Always: Turn on service blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule page.
6. Click the Add button. The Block Services Setup page displays.
7. To add a service that is in the Service Type menu, select the application or service.
The settings for this service automatically display in the fields.
8. To add a service or application that is not in the menu, select User Defined, and do the following: a. If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. Otherwise, select TCP/UDP (both).

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b. Enter the starting port and ending port numbers.
If the service uses a single port number, enter that number in both fields. To find out which port numbers the service or application uses, you can contact the publisher of the application, ask user groups or newsgroups, or search on the Internet.
9. Select a filtering option: · Only This IP Address: Block services for a single computer. · IP Address Range: Block services for a range of computers with consecutive IP addresses on your network. · All lP Addresses: Block services for all computers on your network.
10. Click the Add button.
Your settings are saved.
Schedule when to block Internet sites and services
When you schedule blocking, you can use the same schedule to block sites, block services, or block both. The schedule does not become active until you assign it to site blocking, service blocking, or both.
To set up a schedule for blocking: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. The Schedule page displays.

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5. Specify when the schedule is active: · Days to Block: Select the check box for each day that you want to enable blocking, or select the Every Day check box, which automatically selects the check boxes for all days. · Time of Day to Block: Set a start and end time in 24-hour format, or select the All Day check box for 24-hour blocking.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up security event email notifications
The router can email you its logs of router activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services. To set up email notifications: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. The E-mail page displays. 5. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. 6. In the Primary E-mail Address field, type the email address to which logs and alerts must be sent. This email address is also used for the From address. If this field is blank, log and alert messages are not sent.

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7. (Optional) In the Secondary E-mail Address field, type a second email address to which logs and alerts must be sent.
8. In the Sender field, type the name that you want to show in the email as the sender. 9. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, type the name of your ISP outgoing (SMTP)
mail server (such as mail.myISP.com).
You might be able to find this information in the configuration window of your email program. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent. 10. In the Outgoing Mail Server Port Number field, type a port number in the field. If you do not know the port number, leave the default port number. 11. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My mail server requires authentication check box, and do the following: a. In the User Name field, type the user name for the outgoing email server. b. In the Password field, type the password for the outgoing email server.
12. To send alerts when someone attempts to visit a blocked site, select the Send Alerts Immediately check box.
Email alerts are sent immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site.
13. To send logs based on a schedule, specify these settings: a. From Send logs according to this schedule menu, select the schedule type. b. From the Day menu, select the day. If you select When log is full, Hourly, or Daily, the day setting does not apply. c. From the Time menu, select the time, and select the am or pm radio button. If you select When log is full or Hourly the time settings do not apply.
14. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Logs are sent automatically according to the schedule that you set. If the log fills before the specified time, it is sent. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the router memory. If the router cannot email the log and the log buffer fills, the router overwrites the log.

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Manage WiFi Settings
You can customize the router’s WiFi settings. The chapter includes the following sections: · Change your country or region · Disable or reenable Smart Connect · Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network · Enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio · Change the name for a WiFi network · Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security · Change the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz WiFi channel · Change the WiFi mode · Set up a guest WiFi network · Manage advanced WiFi settings · Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections
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Change your country or region
In some countries, the router is sold with a preconfigured country or region setting and you might not be able to change it. To view or change your country or region: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Setup page displays. 5. From the Region menu, select your region. In some locations, you cannot change this setting. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Disable or reenable Smart Connect
Smart Connect is enabled by default to select the fastest WiFi band for your router. When Smart Connect is enabled, the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios use the same WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). That means that when you connect to the router with WiFi, you see only one SSID that allows a WiFi device to connect to any of the radios.

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You might want to disable Smart Connect if you prefer to manually connect your devices to a specific WiFi band (for example, to connect WiFi 6E or WiFi 7 devices to the 6 GHz band).
NOTE: If you first disable and then reenable Smart Connect and the SSID and passwords for the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios do not match, the WiFi settings for the 2.4 GHz radio overwrite the WiFi settings for the 5 GHz and 6 GHz radios.
To disable or reenable Smart Connect: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless.
The Wireless Setup page displays.
5. Clear or select the Enable Smart Connect check box.
By default, Smart Connect is enabled. Clearing this check box disables Smart Connect. Selecting this check box reenables Smart Connect.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network
By default, a WiFi network broadcasts its WiFi network name (also referred to as the SSID) so that WiFi clients can detect the SSID in their scanned network lists. For additional

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security, you can turn off the SSID broadcast and hide the SSID so that users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network.
To hide or broadcast the network name for a WiFi network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless.
The Wireless Setup page displays.
5. Select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box for the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz radio.
Selecting each check box enables broadcast of the SSID (the default setting) and clearing each check box hides the SSID for the corresponding band.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio
20/40 coexistence allows a 20 MHz and 40 MHz channel width to be supported simultaneously. By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled on the 2.4 GHz radio to prevent interference between WiFi networks in your environment at the expense of WiFi speed. If no other WiFi networks are present in your environment, you can disable 20/40 MHz coexistence to increase the WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz radio to the maximum supported speed for the WiFi mode.
20/40 MHz coexistence applies to the 2.4 GHz radio.

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To enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Setup page displays.
5. Select or clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box. Selecting this check box enables coexistence (the default setting) and clearing this check box disables coexistence.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Change the name for a WiFi network
For each WiFi network, the WiFi network name (also referred to as the SSID) is randomly generated and is on the router label. You can change the default network name. The network name can be up to 32 characters long and is case- sensitive.
NOTE: If Smart Connect is enabled, the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios use the same WiFi network name (SSID). To use a different SSID for each band, disable Smart Connect.
To change the name for a WiFi network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

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A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless.
The Wireless Setup page displays. 5. In the Name (SSID) field, enter a new name. 6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security

The WiFi password is different from the admin password that you use to log in to the router.
Your router comes with preset security settings, which are printed on the router label. We recommend that you use the preset security settings, but you can change the settings. We also recommend that you do not disable the WiFi security.
To change the WiFi password or the WiFi security: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless.

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The Wireless Setup page displays.
5. To change the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz WiFi password, enter a new password in the Password (Network Key) field.
The password is a phrase of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or of exactly 64 hexadecimal characters.
NOTE: By default, your password is hidden. To display your password, click the icon next to the Password field.
6. When Smart Connect is disabled, to change the WiFi security for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network, select a Security Options radio button:
· None: An open WiFi network does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the WiFi network.
· WPA2-Personal: When Smart Connect is disabled, this is the default setting for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks. WPA2-Personal provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your WiFi network includes these older devices, select WPA- Personal + WPA2-Personal security.
· WPA-Personal + WPA2-Personal: Enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the WiFi network. However, WPA is less secure than WPA2 and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps.
· WPA3-Personal: Enables WiFi devices that support WPA3 to join the WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security standard, uses SAE encryption, and is more secure than WPA2. If all devices on your WiFi network support WPA3, we recommend that you use this type of security.
· WPA2-Personal + WPA3-Personal: When Smart Connect is enabled (which it is by default), this is the default setting for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA2 or WPA3 to join the WiFi network. The security uses SAE and AES encryption. WPA2 (which uses AES) is less secure than WPA3 (which uses SAE).
NOTE: If you first disable and then reenable Smart Connect and the security settings for the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios do not match, the security settings for the 2.4 GHz radio overwrite the WiFi settings for the 5 GHz and 6 GHz radios. If WPA2-Personal + WPA3-Personal is selected, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios use the mixed setting, while the 6 GHz radio uses WPA3. If WPA3-Personal is selected, all three bands use WPA3.

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NOTE: Whether or not Smart Connect is enabled, the WiFi security for the 6 GHz WiFi network is set at WPA3-Personal. This security option enables WiFi devices that support WPA3 to join the 6 GHz WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security standard, uses SAE encryption, and is required to join the 6 GHz WiFi network.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz WiFi channel
You can change the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz , or 6 GHz WiFi channel.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use channels as distant from each other as possible to reduce interference.
NOTE: If you change the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz channel, the change also applies to the guest network.
To change the WiFi channel: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless.

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The Wireless Setup page displays. 5. To change the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz WiFi channel, select a channel number from
the Channel menu in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz) section, Wireless Network (5 GHz) section, or Wireless Network (6 GHz) section.
NOTE: For the 6 GHz radio, some 6 GHz WiFi clients might not find the router when the router uses a non-preferred scanning channel (PSC). We recommend that you use a channel labeled with PSC for the 6 GHz radio.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi mode
By default, the router functions with the WiFi modes that support the highest WiFi speeds. To change the WiFi mode: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Setup page displays.

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5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu.
· 0.7 Gbps: Allows WiFi devices to join the 2.4 GHz radio of the network and function at up to 700 Mbps (0.7 Gbps), depending on the WiFi standard that they support.
· 1.4 Gbps: Allows WiFi devices to join the 2.4 GHz radio of the network and function at up to 1.4 Gbps, depending on the WiFi standard that they support. This mode is the default mode for the 2.4 GHz radio.
6. In the Wireless Network (5 GHz) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu.
· 1.4 Gbps. Allows WiFi devices to join the 5 GHz radio of the network and function at up to 1.4 Gbps, depending on the WiFi standard that they support.
· 2.9 Gbps: Allows WiFi devices to join the 5 GHz radio of the network and function at up to 2.9 Gbps, depending on the WiFi standard that they support.
· 5.8 Gbps: Allows WiFi devices to join the 5 GHz radio of the network and function at up to 5.8 Gbps, depending on the WiFi standard that they support. This mode is the default mode for the 5 GHz radio.
7. In the Wireless Network (6 GHz) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu.
· 1.4 Gbps. Allows WiFi devices to join the 6 GHz radio of the network and function at up to 1.4 Gbps, depending on the WiFi standard that they support.
· 2.9 Gbps: Allows WiFi devices to join the 6 GHz radio of the network and function at up to 2.9 Gbps, depending on the WiFi standard that they support.
· 5.8 Gbps: Allows WiFi devices to join the 6 GHz radio of the network and function at up to 5.8 Gbps, depending on the WiFi standard that they support.
· 11.5 Gbps: Allows WiFi devices to join the 6 GHz radio of the network and function at up to 11.5 Gbps, depending on the WiFi standard that they support. This mode is the default mode for the 6 GHz radio.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set up a guest WiFi network

A guest WiFi network allows visitors to use the Internet without using your WiFi security password or with a different WiFi password. By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. You can enable and configure the guest WiFi network for each WiFi band.

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The WiFi mode of the guest WiFi network depends on the WiFi mode of the main WiFi network. For example, if you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi network as 0.7 Gbps in the 2.4 GHz band, the guest WiFi network also functions in the 0.7 Gbps mode in the 2.4 GHz band. The channel also depends on the channel selection of the main WiFi network.
By default, these networks are disabled. You can enable one or both guest networks. You can also change the SSIDs for these networks.
To set up a guest WiFi network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Guest Network. The Guest Network Settings page displays.
5. Configure the following settings to set up a 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz guest network, or a guest WiFi network that is active on two radios or all radios:

· Enable Guest Network: By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To enable the guest WiFi network for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box.
· Enable SSID Broadcast: By default, the router broadcasts the SSID of the WiFi band so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast for the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz guest WiFi network, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.
· Allow guests to see each other and access my local network: By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ether

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