NETGEAR
R7000
user manual
Supplemental Information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Install
Password
Set Up a Default DMZ Server
Login
Wired Connection
IPv6 Auto Config
Control Access to the Internet
Hardware Setup
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000
November 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA
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Contents
Control Access to the Internet
Use the Router as a Media Server
Use VPN to Access Your Network
Appendix a Supplemental Information
Hardware Setup
To attach the antennas
Unpack Your Router
Attach the Antennas
Top and Front Panels
USB 3.0 port
Rear Panel
Router rear panel
Position Your Router
To position your router
Cable Your Router
To cable your router
Connect to the Network Access the Router
Wired Connection
WiFi Connection
To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network
To find and select the WiFi network
Types of Logins
Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router
Netgear genie Automatic Internet Setup
Label
To use Netgear genie to set up your router
Change the Language
Log In to the Router
To log in to the router
To change the language
Access the Router with Netgear genie Apps
To use the genie app to access the router
Specify Your Internet Settings
Select Advanced Setup Wizard
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
To use the Setup Wizard
To specify the Internet connection settings
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login
To view or change the basic Internet setup
Select Internet
Specify IPv6 Internet Connections
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection
Select Advanced Advanced Setup IPv6
Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect
Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses
IPv6 Auto Detect
IPv6 Auto Config
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IPv6 6to4 Tunnel
Internet Connection Type list, select Pass Through
To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection
IPv6 Pass Through
To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection
IPv6 Fixed
Internet Connection Type list, select Dhcp
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server
IPv6 Dhcp
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To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection
IPv6 PPPoE
Change the MTU Size
Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup
To change the MTU size
Common MTU sizes
Optimize Performance
Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service
Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS
To enable upstream QoS
Add Upstream QoS Rules
To create a QoS policy for applications and online games
Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming
Select Advanced Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS
Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port
Set Up QoS for a MAC Address
From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port
To edit a QoS policy
Edit an Upstream QoS Policy
From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address
To delete a QoS policy
Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS
Delete an Upstream QoS Policy
To enable downstream QoS
To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword
Add Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword
Add a Downstream QoS Rule by Device
To enable Universal Plug and Play
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
To disable WMM QoS
Control Access to the Internet
Select Parental Controls
Set Up Parental Controls
To set up Live Parental Controls
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Click the Take me to the status screen button
Block Access to Your Network
To set up access control
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
To set block Internet sites
Select Advanced Security Block Sites
To delete keywords from the list
Select Advanced Security Block Services
Block Services from the Internet
To block services
Select Advanced Security Schedule
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
To schedule blocking
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
To set up email notifications
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
To specify a trusted computer
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Share USB Drives Attached to Router
To connect a USB drive
Access a USB Drive on the Network
USB Drive Requirements
To map the USB device to a Windows network drive
Launch readyshareconnect.exe
Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault
Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine
To back up your Windows computer
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data
Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive
Control Access to the USB Drive
To specify the USB access settings
Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings
Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default
To set up FTP access
Use FTP Within the Network
View Network Folders on a USB Drive
To view network folders
Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings
Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive
To add a network folder
Select Advanced ReadySHARE
Click the Create Network Folder button
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive
Approve USB Devices
To edit a network folder
To approve USB devices
Select Advanced Advanced Setup USB Settings
Safely Remove a USB Drive
Select the Allow only approved devices check box
To remove a USB disk drive safely
Select USB Storage Basic Settings
Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the Internet
To access the USB drive from a remote computer
Access the USB Drive Through the Internet
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet
Access the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTP
To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer
Dynamic DNS
Your Personal FTP Server
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account
To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account
Specify a DNS Account That You Already Have
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Set Up Your Personal FTP Server
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
To change your settings
Select Advanced Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS
Use the Router as a Media Server
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
To specify media server settings
Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server
Select Advanced USB Storage Media Server
To specify iTunes server settings
Play music on a USB drive with iTunes
To set up the router to work with TiVo
Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo
To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows
To copy TiVo files to a computer
Share a USB Printer
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
To install the driver and cable the printer
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
To download the utility
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
To install the utility
Use the Shared Printer
To manually connect and print
View or Change the Status of a Printer
To view or change the status
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer
To specify the time-out Select Tools Configuration
Change Netgear USB Control Center Settings
To change the language Select Tools Configuration
Specify Network Settings
View WAN Settings
To view the WAN settings
Set Up a Default DMZ Server
To set up a default DMZ server
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup
Change the Router’s Device Name
To change the router’s device name
To change the LAN TCP/IP settings
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router
To reserve an IP address
To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router
Reserve LAN IP Addresses
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
To edit a reserved address entry
To delete a reserved address entry
To use the WPS Wizard
Specify Basic WiFi Settings
To specify basic wireless settings
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Change the WiFi Security Option
To change the WPA settings
Mbps
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
Set Up a Guest Network
To set up a guest network
Select Guest Network
Implicit Beamforming
How the Router Manages Wireless Clients
Airtime Fairness
Control the Wireless Radios
Use the WiFi On/Off Button
Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios
To enable or disable the wireless radios
Set Up a Wireless Schedule
To set up the wireless schedule
Specify WPS Settings
To specify WPS Settings
Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point
To set up the router as an AP
Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP
Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode
To set up bridge mode
Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button
Set Up a Wireless Distribution System
Wireless repeating scenario
Set Up the Base Station
To set up the base station
Set Up a Repeater
To configure a Netgear router as a repeater
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Manage Your Network
Update the Router Firmware
Change the admin Password
To check for new firmware and update your router
Select Advanced Administration Router Update
Recover the admin Password
To set the password for the user name admin
Select Advanced Administration Set Password
To set up password recovery
To view router status and usage information
To recover your password
View Router Status
Display Internet Port Statistics
To display Internet port statistics
Check the Internet Connection Status
To check the Internet connection status
View Logs of Router Activity
To view logs
To monitor Internet traffic
Select Advanced Administration Logs
Monitor Internet Traffic
Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter
To set up a static route
Create Custom Static Routes
Select Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes
To edit a static route
View Devices Currently on the Network
To delete a static route
To view devices on the network
Select Attached Devices
Restore Configuration Settings
Manage the Router Configuration File
Back Up Settings
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
Do not interrupt the reboot process
To erase the configuration settings
Remote Management
To set up remote management
To use remote access
Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set Up a VPN Connection
Specify VPN Service in the Router
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer
To specify the VPN service
Select Advanced Advanced Setup VPN Service
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Use a VPN Tunnel
To open a VPN tunnel
Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and Media
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
To allow VPN clients to access only your home network
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
To access your Internet service
Specify Internet Port Settings
Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
To forward specific incoming protocols
Click the Add Custom Service button
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
To add a custom service
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
To edit a port forwarding entry
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
Application Example Make a Local Web Server Public
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
To delete a port forwarding entry
To add a port triggering service
Set Up Port Triggering
Add a Port Triggering Service
Enable Port Triggering
To enable port triggering
Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box
Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
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Troubleshooting
Wireless Settings
Network Settings
Quick Tips
Sequence to Restart Your Network
Power LED Is Off or Blinking
Power LED Stays Amber
Troubleshoot with the LEDs
LEDs Never Turn Off
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off
WiFi LED Is Off
Cannot Log In to the Router
Cannot Access the Internet
Troubleshoot PPPoE
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
Wireless Connectivity
Changes Not Saved
To ping the router from a Windows computer
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
Supplemental Information
Factory Settings
Factory default settings
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Technical Specifications
R7000 Router specifications
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