NETGEAR RAX40v2 Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX3000 WiFi Router User Manual

RAX40v2 Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX3000 WiFi Router

User Manual
Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX3000 WiFi Router
Model RAX40v2

September 2021 202-12100-03

NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA

Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX3000 WiFi Router
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Unpack your router…………………………………………………………………….9 Top panel LEDs and buttons………………………………………………………9 Rear panel………………………………………………………………………………..11 Router label……………………………………………………………………………..12 Position your router………………………………………………………………….12 Cable your router…………………………………………………………………….13
Chapter 2 Connect to the network and access the router
Connect to the router network…………………………………………………16 Connect to the router using a wired connection…………………..16 Connect to the router WiFi network……………………………………..16 Connect to the WiFi network using WPS………………………………16
Types of logins…………………………………………………………………………17 Use a web browser to access the router……………………………………17
Automatic Internet Setup……………………………………………………..17 Log in to the router………………………………………………………………19 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app…………..19 Change the language………………………………………………………………20
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard………………………………………………….22 Manually set up the Internet connection…………………………………..22
Specify an Internet connection without a login……………………..22 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login…………………..24 Specify IPv6 Internet connections…………………………………………….25 Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses……………………………26 Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection……………………26 Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection…………………….27 Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection………………….29 Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection………………………………29 Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection…………………………….31 Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection…………………………….32 Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection……………………34 Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection…………………………………35 Manage the MTU size……………………………………………………………….37
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MTU concepts………………………………………………………………………37 Change the MTU size…………………………………………………………..38
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet….41 Use keywords to block Internet sites………………………………………..42 Block services from the Internet……………………………………………….44 Delete keywords from the blocked list……………………………………..45 Prevent blocking on a trusted computer…………………………………..46 Manage network access control lists………………………………………..46 Schedule when to block Internet sites and services………………….47 Set up security event email notifications…………………………………..48
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
View or change the WAN settings…………………………………………….51 Set up a default DMZ server……………………………………………………..52 Change the Router’s Device Name…………………………………………..53 Change the LAN TCP/IP settings………………………………………………53 Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns……………………….55 Disable the DHCP server feature in the router………………………….56 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses…………………………………………57
Reserve an IP address…………………………………………………………..57 Edit a reserved IP address……………………………………………………58 Delete a reserved IP address entry……………………………………….58 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections………………………………..59 Specify basic WiFi settings……………………………………………………….60 Change the WiFi mode…………………………………………………………….61 Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is enabled……………………….62 Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is disabled………………………63 Change the Transmission Power Control………………………………….64 Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security………………………..65 Set up a guest WiFi network…………………………………………………….66 Control the WiFi radios…………………………………………………………….69 Use the WiFi On/Off button………………………………………………….69 Enable or disable the WiFi radios…………………………………………69 Set up a WiFi schedule……………………………………………………………..70 Set up the router as a WiFi access point……………………………………71 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group………………..72 Set up a bridge for a port group…………………………………………..72 Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group………………………………….73 Set up an IPTV port………………………………………………………………74 Manage custom static routes……………………………………………………75 Set up a static route……………………………………………………………..76 Edit a static route…………………………………………………………………77
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Delete a static route……………………………………………………………..78 Enable or disable implicit beamforming…………………………………..78 Enable or disable MU-MIMO……………………………………………………79 Enable or disable PMF……………………………………………………………..80 Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings………………………………81
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management……..83 Enable Dynamic QoS……………………………………………………………83 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update………..84 Manually update the dynamic QoS database……………………….84
Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play……..85 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service………………………………………….86 Enable or disable AX WiFi………………………………………………………..87 Enable or disable Smart Connect……………………………………………..88
Chapter 7 Manage Your Router
Update the router firmware………………………………………………………91 Check for new firmware and update the router…………………….91 Manually upload firmware to the router……………………………….92
Change the admin password……………………………………………………93 Enable admin password recovery…………………………………………….93 Recover the admin password……………………………………………………94 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings…………………………………………………………………………………….95 Display the statistics of the Internet port…………………………………..96 Check the Internet connection status……………………………………….97 View and manage logs of router activity…………………………………..98 View devices currently on the network……………………………………..99 Monitor Internet traffic……………………………………………………………..99 Manage the router configuration file………………………………………101
Back up the settings…………………………………………………………..101 Erase the settings……………………………………………………………….101 Restore the settings……………………………………………………………102 Connect to your router with Anywhere Access……………………….103 Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs……………………………………..103 Set your time zone………………………………………………………………….104 Return the router to its factory default settings……………………….104 Use the Reset button………………………………………………………….105 Erase the settings……………………………………………………………….105
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
USB device requirements……………………………………………………….108 Connect a USB storage device to the router…………………………..108
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Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer……………………………………………………..109 Map a USB device to a Windows network drive………………………109 Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac………………………………………………………………………………………..110 Enable FTP access within your network…………………………………..111 View network folders on a storage device………………………………111 Add a network folder on a USB storage device………………………112 Edit a network folder on a USB storage device……………………….113 Safely remove a USB storage device………………………………………114
Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
Set up and manage Dynamic DNS………………………………………….116 Set up FTP access through the Internet…………………………………..116 Your personal FTP server……………………………………………………….117
Set up your personal FTP server…………………………………………117 Set up a new Dynamic DNS account…………………………………..118 Specify a DNS account that you already created…………………118 Change the Dynamic DNS settings…………………………………….119 Access USB storage devices through the Internet…………………..120
Chapter 10 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set up a VPN connection………………………………………………………..122 Specify VPN service in the router……………………………………………122 Install OpenVPN software………………………………………………………123
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer…….123 Install OpenVPN software on your Mac computer………………126 Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device……………………….127 Install OpenVPN software on an Android device………………..127 Use a VPN tunnel on your Windows computer……………………….128 Use VPN to access the router’s USB device and media…………..130 Use VPN to access your Internet service at home……………………130 Set up VPN client Internet access in the router……………………131 Block VPN client Internet access in the router…………………….131 Use a VPN tunnel to access your Internet service at home….132
Chapter 11 Manage port forwarding and port triggering
Manage port forwarding to a local server……………………………….135 Set up port forwarding to a local server……………………………..135 Add a custom port forwarding service……………………………….136 Edit a port forwarding service…………………………………………….137 Delete a port forwarding entry…………………………………………..138 Application xxample: Make a local web server public………..138
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How the router implements the port forwarding rule………….139 Port triggering……………………………………………………………………….139
Add a port triggering service……………………………………………..140 Enable port triggering……………………………………………………….141 Application example: Port triggering for Internet relay chat port triggering…………………………………………………………………………..141 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Quick tips……………………………………………………………………………….144 Sequence to restart your network………………………………………144 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections…144 Check the WiFi settings……………………………………………………..144 Check the network settings………………………………………………..144 Troubleshoot with the LEDs……………………………………………………145 Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on……..145 Power LED is off or blinking……………………………………………….145 LEDs never turn off…………………………………………………………….145 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off…………………………146 WiFi LED is off……………………………………………………………………146 You cannot log in to the router……………………………………………….146 You cannot access the Internet……………………………………………….147 Troubleshoot Internet browsing……………………………………………..149 Changes are not saved…………………………………………………………..149 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity………………………………………………150 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility……………………150 Test the LAN path to your router………………………………………..150 Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device………………………………………………………………………………..151 Chapter 13 Supplemental information Factory Settings……………………………………………………………………..154 Technical Specifications…………………………………………………………155
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This chapter contains the following sections: · Unpack your router · Top 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, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
Figure 1. Package contents
Top panel LEDs and buttons
The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the top panel of the router.

Figure 2. Top view

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Table 1. LED descriptions

LED and Button Power LED

Description
Solid white. The router is ready. Blinking white. The router is not ready, firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. Off. Power is not supplied to the router.

Internet LED

Solid white. The Internet connection is ready. Blinking white. The port is sending or receiving traffic. Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.

Ethernet LEDs for ports 1­4

The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. 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 port.

USB 3.0 port LED WiFi LED WPS LED

Solid white. A USB device is connected and is ready. Blinking white. A USB device is plugged in and is trying to connect. Off. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.
Pressing the WiFi button for two seconds turns WiFi LED and WiFi radios on and off. If this LED is lit, the WiFi radios are on. If this LED is off, the WiFi radios are turned off and you cannot use WiFi to connect to the router.
Pressing the WPS button lets your WPS-enabled device join your router’s WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. The WPS LED blinks white during the WPS process and then lights solid white when the WPS-enabled device connects to your router’s WiFi network.

Note: If the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel is moved to the Off position, all the LEDs except the Power LED are turned off.

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

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Figure 3. Rear panel

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The rear panel contains the following components:
1. Power On/Off button. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the router.
2. DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power connector.
3. Internet port. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to an Internet modem such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
4. Ethernet ports. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. Use these ports to connect the router to LAN devices.
5. USB 3.0 port. One USB 3.0 port to connect USB storages devices to your router.
6. Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. If the Reset button is pressed for at least 10 seconds and the Power LED blinks white, the router returns to its factory settings.
7. LED On/Off switch. Move the LED On/Off switch to the Off position to turn off the router LEDs. The Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is in the Off position.

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

WiGig
Figure 4. Router label

Made in China

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 computers. · Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings
between the router and your other devices. · Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:
– Ceiling fans – Home security systems – Microwaves – Computers – 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 door

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– 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.
Cable your router
Power on your router and connect it to a modem.

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 your main Ethernet cable to the yellow Internet port on the router.

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3. Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 4. Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router.
The router’s Power LED lights solid white when the router is ready.

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Connect to the 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 · Change the language
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Connect to the router network
You can connect to the router network using a wired, WiFi, or WPS 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 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). To connect your computer 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. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the router.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN).
Connect to the router WiFi network
You can connect WiFi-enabled devices to the router WiFi network using the router WiFi network name and password. To connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. On your WiFi-enabled device, open your device’s WiFi network management settings. 3. Find and select the router WiFi network name (SSID).
The router WiFi network name (SSID) is on the router label.
4. Enter the router network key (password). The router network key (password) is on the router label. Your device connects to the WiFi network.
Connect to the WiFi network using WPS
You can connect WPS-enabled devices to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Your router has a WPS button that you can use to connect WPS-enabled devices.

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To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your WPS-enabled device. 3. Press the WPS button on the router. 4. Within two minutes, on your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow
its instructions for how to connect using WPS. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the WiFi network.
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 network key, WiFi passphrase, or 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.
· NETGEAR account login. The free NETGEAR account that you need to register your router and manage your subscriptions. If you do not own 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 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. When you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your Internet service.
Automatic Internet Setup
You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the router and set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP

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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 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. 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. 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.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions. The router connects to the Internet.
5. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following:
· Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to the router.
· Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit.

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· 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.
6. If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly.
b. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
c. Read You cannot access the Internet on page 147. If problems persist, register your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.

Log in to the router
When you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser automatically displays the router web interface. If you want to view or change settings for the router later, you can use a browser to log in to the router web interface. To log in to the router: 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 the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app

With the Nighthawk app, you can easily install and manage your router. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR.

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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 the setup, 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 the 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.
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
the Internet.
Change the language
By default, the language that displays when you log in to the router web interface is set to Auto. 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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.

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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 your router to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. You can also customize and manually specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: · Use the Internet Setup Wizard · Manually set up the Internet connection · Specify IPv6 Internet connections · Manage the MTU size
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Use the Internet Setup Wizard

You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up.
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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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. If you select the No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up the Internet connection on page 22).
6. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your Internet configuration.

Manually set up the Internet connection

You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings.
Specify an Internet connection without a login
To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to
therouter network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
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3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays.
5. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, leave the No radio button selected.
6. If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, click the Edit button in the Account Name section and enter the account name.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

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12. 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 147.
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login
To view or change the basic Internet setup: 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays.
5. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, select the Yes radio button.
6. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method: PPPoE, L2TP, or PPTP.
7. In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address.
8. In the Password field, type the password that you use to log in to your Internet service.
9. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field. 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. Select an Internet IP Address radio button:

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· 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.
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.
15. Click the Apply button. 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 147.
Specify IPv6 Internet connections

You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.
To set up an 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

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4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type:
· If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use.
· If your Internet connection does not use PPPoe or DHCP, or is not fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config.
Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. 6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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. 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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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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. · 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. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. · 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 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.
8. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: · Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. · Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel 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.

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To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel:
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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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.
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 IP Address Assignment radio button:
· Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function.
· 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 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. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:

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· Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets.
· Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up an IPv6 pass-through 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 up 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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 Pass Through. The page adjusts, but no additional fields display.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection
To set up 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.
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3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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.
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 22.)

7. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:
· Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function.
· 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. 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.
9. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
· Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets.

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· Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server: 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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 DHCP. The page adjusts. 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. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type

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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 IP Address Assignment radio button: · Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. · 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. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: · Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. · Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection
To set up 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.

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5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE. The page adjusts. 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. In the Login field, enter the login information for the ISP connection. This is usually the name that you use in your email address. For example, if your main mail account is JerAB@ISP.com, you would type JerAB in this field. 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.
7. In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection. 8. 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.
9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:
· Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
· 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 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.

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11. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: · Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. · Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
12. 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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. 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.

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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 IP Address Assignment radio button:
· Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
· 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. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: · Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. · Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up an IPv6 6rd 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.

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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.
· Manual mode. Select 6rd Tunnel. If the router receives option 212, the fields are automatically completed. Otherwise, you must enter the 6rd settings.
To set up an IPv6 6rd 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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.
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. 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.

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7. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: · Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. · 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 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.
9. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: · Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. · Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
10. 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.

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For example, if a secure website does not open, or displays only part of a web page, you might need to change the MTU.
· 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.

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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

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The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.
The WAN Setup page displays. 5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 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: · Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet · Use keywords to block Internet sites · Manage network access control lists · Schedule when to block Internet sites and services · Set up security event email notifications
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Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet

You can use access control to block or allow access to the Internet through your router.
To set up access control:
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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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 specify an access rule and use the Allow and Block buttons. When this check box is cleared, all devices are allowed to connect, even if a device is in the blocked list.
6. Select an access rule:
· Allow all new devices to connect. With this setting, a new device can access your network. You don’t need to enter the its MAC address. This is the default setting. We recommend that you leave this radio button selected.
· Block all new devices from connecting. With this setting, a new device cannot access your router’s Internet connection, but can still access your router’s local network. Before a device accesses your router’s Internet connection, you must enter its MAC address for an Ethernet connection and its MAC address for a WiFi connection in the allowed list.
The access rule does not affect previously blocked or allowed devices. It applies only to devices joining your network in the future after you apply these settings.
7. To view allowed or blocked devices that are not connected, click one of the following links:
· View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network · View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network

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The list displays.
8. To allow the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device you’re currently using to continue to access the Internet, select the check box next to your computer or device, and click the Allow button.
9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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. Select a keyword blocking option: · 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 47. · 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.

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For example: · Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html. · 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. Keyword blocking takes effect.

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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 only works for website URLs that begin with http:// only. It does not work for URLs that begin with https://.
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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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. Specify when to block the services:
· To block the services all the time, select the Always radio button. · To block the services based on a schedule, select the Per Schedule radio button.
For information about how to specify the schedule, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 47.
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). 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

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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.
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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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. 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.

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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 57. 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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.

Manage network access control lists

You can manage network access control lists (ACLs) that block or allow access to the Internet through your router.
To manage devices that are allowed or blocked:
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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

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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. 6. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network
link. The list displays.
7. Select the check box for a device. 8. Use the Add button, Edit button, and Remove from the list button as needed. 9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Schedule when to block Internet sites and services

When you schedule blocking, the same schedule is used to block sites and to block services. To schedule 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. The Schedule page displays.
5. Specify when to block keywords and services:
· Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block the keywords, or select the Every Day check box, which automatically selects the check boxes for all days.

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· Time of Day to Block. Select 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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 Send to This E-mail Address field, type the email address to which logs and
alerts are to be sent. This email address is also used for the From address. If this field is blank, log and alert messages are not sent.
7. In the Sender field, enter the email sender’s name. 8. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter 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.
9. In the Outgoing Mail Server Port Number field, enter a port number in the field. If you do not know the port number, leave the default port number.

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10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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. c. From the Time menu, select the time, and select the am or pm radio button.
13. 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 Network Settings
You can customize the router’s network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter contains the following sections: · View or change the WAN settings · Set up a default DMZ server · Change the Router’s Device Name · Change the LAN TCP/IP settings · Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns · Disable the DHCP server feature in the router · Manage reserved LAN IP addresses · Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections · Specify basic WiFi settings · Change the WiFi mode · Change the Transmission Power Control · Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security · Set up a guest WiFi network · Control the WiFi radios · Set up a WiFi schedule · Set up the router as a WiFi access point · Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group · Manage custom static routes · Enable or disable implicit beamforming · Enable or disable MU-MIMO · Enable or disable PMF · Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
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View or change the WAN settings
You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port.
To view or change the WAN settings:
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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays.
View or change the following settings:
· Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, and many others. Select this check box only in special circumstances.
· Default DMZ Server. This feature is sometimes helpful when you are playing online games or videoconferencing, but it makes the firewall security less effective.
· Respond to Ping on Internet Port. This feature allows your router to be discovered. Use this feature only as a diagnostic tool or for a specific reason.
· Disable IGMP Proxying. IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, you can select this check box to disable it.
· MTU Size (in bytes). The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. Change the MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection.
· NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT protects computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games, point-to- point applications, or multimedia applications from working. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to work.

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· Disable SIP ALG. Some voice and video communication applications do not work well with the SIP ALG. Disabling the SIP ALG might help your voice and video applications to create and accept a call through the router.
5. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up a default DMZ server
The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but other applications might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if the IP address for that computer is entered as the default DMZ server.
WARNING: DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed to exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on your network.
The router usually detects and discards incoming traffic from the Internet that is not a response to one of your local computers or a service that you configured on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can specify that the router forwards the traffic to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server. To set up a default DMZ server: 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays.

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5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Type the IP address. 7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the Router’s Device Name
The router’s default device name is based on its model number. This device name displays in the file manager when you browse your network. To change the router’s device name: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter 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 the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays.
5. In the Device Name field, type a new name. 6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the LAN TCP/IP settings
The router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows: · LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 · Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0

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These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, you can change these settings. You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network use, or if you use competing subnets with the same IP scheme. To change the LAN TCP/IP settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter 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 the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays.
5. In the IP Address field, type the IP address. 6. In the IP Subnet Mask field, type the subnet mask of the router.
The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be reached through a gateway or router.
7. Change the RIP settings. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers. a. Select the RIP direction:
· Both. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives.
· Out Only. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically. · In Only. The router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.
b. Select the RIP version:
· Disabled. This is the default setting. · RIP-1. This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks,
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· RIP-2. This format carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.
8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect.
9. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router.
Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns
By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you can save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter 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 the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays.
5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected.

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6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.
b. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of IP addresses. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.
7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
The router delivers the following address information to any LAN device that requests a DHCP address:
· An IP address from the range that you define · Subnet mask · Gateway IP address (the router’s LAN IP address) · DNS server IP address (the router’s LAN IP address)
Disable the DHCP server feature in the router
By default, the router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of all your computers. To disable the DHCP server feature in the router: 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.

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The LAN Setup page displays.
5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that the computers can access the router.
Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.
Reserve an IP address
To reserve an IP address: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter 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 the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays.
5. In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button. 6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server.
Choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.
7. Type the MAC address of the computer or server.
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8. Click the Apply button. The reserved address is entered into the table.
The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.
Edit a reserved IP address
To edit a reserved address entry: 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays.
5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that you want to edit. 6. Click the Edit button.
The Address Reservation page displays.
7. Change the settings. 8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Delete a reserved IP address entry
To delete a reserved address entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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 the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays.
5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that you want to delete. 6. Click the Delete button.
The address is removed.
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections

The WPS Wizard helps you connect WPS-enabled devices to your WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. You can use the WPS Wizard or you can use the physical WPS button on your router to connect WPS-enabled devices. To use the physical WPS button on your router, see Connect to the WiFi network using WPS on page 16 for more information. To use the WPS Wizard to connect to the 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. The Add WPS Client page displays.
5. Click the Next button. The page displays instructions about how to connect using WPS.
6. Click the WPS button that displays on the page.
Note: To use the physical WPS push button on the router, see Connect to the WiFi network using WPS on page 16 and follow the instructions in that section.

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7. Within two minutes, on your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions for how to connect using WPS. A success page displays if your WPS-enabled device successfully connects to the WiFi network.
Specify basic WiFi settings
The router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the router label.
Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your WiFi security.
If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it. If your computer is connected with WiFi when you change the SSID or other WiFi security settings, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router. To specify basic WiFi settings: 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays. You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz band.
5. From the Region menu, select your region. In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
6. To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.

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When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its network name (SSID) so that it displays when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or mobile device.
7. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field. The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated and is on the router label. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.
8. To change the WiFi channel, select a number from the Channel menu. 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 different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network.
10. Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings. If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:
· Is your computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your area? Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
· Is your computer or mobile device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection in your computer or mobile device to match the current settings for your network.
Change the WiFi mode
The WiFi mode options for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks depend on whether AX WiFi is enabled. For more information about AX WiFi , see Enable or disable AX WiFi on page 87.

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Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is enabled
To change the WiFi mode settings if AX WiFi is enabled:
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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu.
· Up to 54 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 54 Mbps.
· Up to 289 Mbps. This mode allows for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 289 Mbps.
· Up to 600 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network and allows 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to function at up to 600 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.
6. In the Wireless Network (5 GHz a/n/ac/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu.
· Up to 600 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network but limits 802.11ax, 802.11ac, and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 600 Mbps.
· Up to 1200 Mbps. This mode allows for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 1200 Mbps.
· Up to 1920 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network but

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limits 802.11ax devices to functioning at up to 1920 Mbps. This mode is the default mode. · Up to 3840 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network and allows 802.11ax devices to function at up to 3840 Mbps.
7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is disabled
To change the WiFi mode settings if AX WiFi is disabled: 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu. · Up to 54 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 54 Mbps. · Up to 173 Mbps. This mode allows for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 173 Mbps. · Up to 400 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network and allows 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to function at up to 400 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.

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6. In the Wireless Network (5 GHz a/n/ac/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu.
· Up to 433 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network but limits 802.11ax, 802.11ac and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 433 Mbps.
· Up to 1000 Mbps. This mode allows for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 1000 Mbps.
· Up to 2165 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network but limits 802.11ax devices to functioning at up to 2165 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.
· Up to 4300 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network and allows 802.11ax devices to function at up to 4300 Mbps.
7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Change the Transmission Power Control
By default, you router’s transmission power is set to 100%. This allows your router to give you whole home WiFi coverage. If you don’t need whole home WiFi coverage, and you also want to save power consumption while using your router, you can lower the transmission power of your router. To change the transmission power control: 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
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The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n) section, select a percentage from the Transmit Power Control menu.
6. In the Wireless Network (5 GHz a/n/ac) section, select a percentage from the Transmit Power Control menu.
7. 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 WPA3, WPA2, or WPA security. We recommend that you use the preset security, but you can change the settings. Do not disable the preset 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. To change the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi password, enter a new password in the Password (Network Key) field. You must enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. The Password (Network Key) field displays if the WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES], or WPA3-Personal security radio button is selected.

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6. 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 that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the WiFi network. We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi network.
· WPA2-PSK [AES]. This option is the default setting. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the router’s WiFi network. If you did not change the WiFi password, the default password displays. The default password is printed on the router label.WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security.
· WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the router’s WiFi network. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps.
· WPA3-Personal. This type of security 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 network support WPA3, we recommend that you use this type of security.
7. 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. The router simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices and the 5 GHz band for 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices.
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 Up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band, the guest WiFi network also functions in the Up to 54 Mbps mode in the 2.4 GHz band. The channel also depends on the channel selection of the main WiFi network.
The router provides three default guest WiFi networks with the following names (SSIDs):
· 2.4 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR-Guest · 5 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR-5G-Guest

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By default, these networks are configured as open networks without security but are disabled. You can enable one or both 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. 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 or 5 GHz guest WiFi network:
· 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 or 5 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 or 5 GHz guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the main WiFi network. To allow access to the main WiFi network, select the Allow guests to see each other and access my local network check box.
· Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network name. The default 2.4 GHz SSID is NETGEAR-Guest. The default 5 GHz SSID is NETGEAR-5G-Guest. To change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.
6. Select a WiFi security option for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network:
· None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network. This is the default setting for the guest WiFi network.

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· WPA2-Personal [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. Select WPA2-Personal [AES] security to allow 802.11n devices to connect to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. If your guest WiFi network includes older devices that do not support WPA2, select WPA-Personal [TKIP] + WPA2-Personal [AES] security. To use WPA2 security, in the Password (Network Key) field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network, a user must enter this password.
· WPA-Personal [TKIP] + WPA2-Personal [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. However, WPA-Personal [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-Personal [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps. To use WPA + WPA2 security, in the Password (Network Key) field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network, a user must enter this password.
· WPA3-Personal [SAE]. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA3 to join the guest WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security standard, uses SAE encryption, and is more secure than WPA2. If all devices on your guest WiFi network support WPA3, we recommend that you use this type of security. To use WPA3 security, in the Password (Network Key) field, enter a phrase of 8 to 64 characters. To join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network, a user must enter this password.
7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
8. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new security settings. If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:
· If your computer or mobile device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
· Does your computer or mobile device display as an attached device? If it does, it is connected to the network.
· Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password?

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Control the WiFi radios
The router’s internal WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. By default, they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the router. When the WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the router. You can turn the WiFi radios on and off with the WiFi On/Off button on the router, or you can log in to the router and enable or disable the WiFi radios. If you are close to the router, it might be easier to press its WiFi On/Off button. If you are away from the router or already logged in, it might be easier to enable or disable them.
Use the WiFi On/Off button
To turn the WiFi radios off and on with the WiFi On/Off button: Press the WiFi On/Off button on the top of the router for two seconds. If you turned off the WiFi radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED turn off. If you turned on the WiFi radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED light.
Enable or disable the WiFi radios
If you used the WiFi On/Off button to turn off the WiFi radios, you can’t log in to the router to turn them back on. You must press the WiFi On/Off button again for two seconds to turn the WiFi radios back on. To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Do one of the following for your router’s WiFi networks:
· Turn off the WiFi radio. Clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box.

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· Turn on the WiFi radio. Select the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up a WiFi schedule
You can turn off the WiFi signal from your router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town. To set up the WiFi schedule: 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Click the Add a new period button. The page adjusts.
6. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal.
7. Click the Apply button. The Wireless Settings page displays.
8. Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box to activate the schedule. 9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

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Set up the router as a WiFi access point
You can set up the router to run as an access point (AP) on the same local network as another router. To set up the router as an AP: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to an Ethernet port
on the other router. 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 opens.
4. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. The Wireless AP page displays.
6. Select the Enable AP Mode check box. The page adjusts.
7. Select an IP address setting: · Get dynamically from existing router. The other router on the network assigns an IP address to this router while it is in AP mode. · Use fixed IP settings on this device (not recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is in AP mode. Using this option effectively requires advanced network experience.
Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, we recommend that you use different WiFi settings on each router. You can also turn off the WiFi radio on the other router or gateway and use this router only for WiFi client access.
8. Click the Apply button. The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected.
9. To reconnect, close and restart your browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net.

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Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group
Some devices, such as an IPTV, cannot function behind the router’s network address translation (NAT) service or firewall. Based on what your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for the device to connect to the ISP’s network directly, you can enable the bridge between the device and the router’s Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge.
Note: If your ISP provides instructions for how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow those instruction.
Set up a bridge for a port group
If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your ISP might require you to set up a bridge for a port group for the router’s Internet interface. A bridge with a port group prevents packets that are sent between the IPTV device and the router’s Internet port from being processed through the router’s network address translation (NAT) service. To configure a port group and enable the bridge: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter 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 the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays.
5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup check box. The page expands.
6. Select the By bridge group radio button. The page expands.

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7. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box:
· Wired Ports. If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Wired Ports check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected.
· Wireless. If your device is connected to your router’s WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected.
Note: You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. You can select more than one check box.
8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group
If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN ports or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your ISP might require you to set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group for the router’s Internet interface.
If you are subscribed to IPTV service, the router might require VLAN tags to distinguish between the Internet traffic and the IPTV traffic. A bridge with a VLAN tag group prevents packets that are sent between the IPTV device and the router’s Internet port from being processed through the router’s network address translation (NAT) service.
You can add VLAN tag groups to a bridge and assign VLAN IDs and priority values to each VLAN tag group. To add a VLAN tag group and enable the bridge:
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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays.

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5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup check box. The page expands.
6. Select the By VLAN tag group radio button. The page expands.
7. Click the Add button. The Add VLAN Rule page displays.
8. Specify the following settings for the VLAN tag group:
· Name. Enter a name for the VLAN tag group. The name can be up to 10 characters.
· VLAN ID. Enter a value from 1 to 4094. · Priority. Enter a value from 0 to 7.
9. Select the check box for a wired Ethernet port or wireless network. If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the wired Ethernet port check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected. If your device is connected to your router’s WiFi network, select the WiFi check box that corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected. You must select at least one Ethernet port or wireless network. You can select more than one port.
10. Click the Add button. The VLAN tag group is added.
11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

Set up an IPTV port
You can set up the router to create an Internet Protocol television (IPTV) port that can lease an IP address from your IPTV service provider. Use this feature only if you subscribe to an IPTV service and your IPTV service requires an intranet address.
Some IPTV ports cannot work behind NAT because the IPTV port requires an IP address within the Internet service provider’s network (intranet address). You can set up a bridge connection from the WAN to one of the LAN ports. When IPTV is connected through WiFi, the home router also must support the bridging of the WAN port to the WiFi network name (SSID). The designated LAN port or WiFi name becomes an IPTV port with direct access to the WAN without going through NAT.

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To configure an IPTV port: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays.
5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup check box. The page expands.
6. Select the By bridge group radio button. The page expands.
7. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box: · Wired Ports. If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Wired Ports check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected. · Wireless. If your device is connected to your router’s WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected.
Note: You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. You can select more than one check box.
8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Manage custom static routes
Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network.

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As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:
· Your main Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP. · Your home network includes an ISDN router for connecting to the company where
you are employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100. · Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0.
When you set up your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.1.x addresses. With this configuration, if you try to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your request to the ISP. The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the company firewall is likely to deny the request. In this case you must define a static route, telling your router to access 134.177.0.0 through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. Here is an example:
· The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses.
· The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses will be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100.
· The Private check box is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated.
Set up a static route
To set up a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter 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 the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays.
5. Click the Add button. The page adjusts.

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6. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only).
7. To limit access to the LAN only, select the Private check box. If the Private check box is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP.
8. To prevent the route from becoming active, clear the Active check box. In some situations, you might want to set up a static route but keep it disabled until a later time. By default, the Active check box is selected and a route becomes active after you click the Apply button.
9. Enter the following settings:
· Destination IP Address. Enter the IP address for the final destination of the route. · IP Subnet Mask. Enter the IP subnet mask for the final destination of the route.
If the destination is a single host, enter 255.255.255.255. · Gateway IP Address. Enter the IP address of the gateway.
The IP address of the gateway must be on the same LAN segment as the router. · Metric. Enter a number from 2 through 15.
This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works.
10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The static route is added to the table on the Static Routes page.

Edit a static route
To edit a static route: 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 opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays.

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5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Edit button.
The Static Routes page adjusts.
7. Edit the route information. 8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Delete a static route
To delete a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter 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 the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays.
5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Delete button.
The route is removed from the table.
Enable or disable implicit beamforming

Implicit beamforming means that the router can use information from WiFi clients that support beamforming to improve the WiFi signal.
To enable or disable implicit beamforming:
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 opens.

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3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Scroll down below the WPS Settings section and select or clear the Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING check box. Selecting this check box enables implicit beamforming. Clearing this check box disables implicit beamforming.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
If you connected over WiFi to the network, you are disconnected from the network and must reconnect.

Enable or disable MU-MIMO

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