NETGEAR R7000 user manual Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses, IPv6 Auto Detect

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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000

•If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE, DHCP, or fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config. For more information about IPv6 Internet connection, see the following sections.

6.Click the Apply button. Your changes take effect.

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

IPv6 Auto Detect

To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detection:

1.Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays.

5.In the Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect.

Specify Your Internet Settings

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Contents Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 November 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CACompliance 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 RouterAttach the Antennas Top and Front Panels USB 3.0 portRear Panel Router rear panelPosition Your Router  To position your routerCable Your Router  To cable your routerConnect to the Network Access the Router  To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  To find and select the WiFi networkNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Types of LoginsUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Label To use Netgear genie to set up your router  To log in to the router Change the LanguageLog In to the Router  To change the languageAccess the Router with Netgear genie Apps  To use the genie app to access the routerSpecify 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 ConnectionSpecify an Internet Connection Without a Login Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setupSelect Internet Specify IPv6 Internet Connections  To set up an IPv6 Internet connectionSelect Advanced Advanced Setup IPv6 Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect Requirements for Entering IPv6 AddressesIPv6 Auto Detect IPv6 Auto Config Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection Type list, select Pass Through  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connectionIPv6 Pass Through  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 FixedInternet Connection Type list, select Dhcp  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp serverIPv6 Dhcp Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 PPPoEChange the MTU Size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the MTU sizeCommon 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 GamingSelect 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 PolicyFrom the Priority Category list, select MAC Address  To delete a QoS policy Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoSDelete an Upstream QoS Policy  To enable downstream QoS  To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword Add Downstream QoS Rules by KeywordAdd a Downstream QoS Rule by Device  To enable Universal Plug and Play Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and PlayWi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service  To disable WMM QoSControl Access to the Internet Select Parental Controls Set Up Parental Controls To set up Live Parental Controls Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 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 sitesSelect Advanced Security Block Sites  To delete keywords from the listSelect 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 Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer Set Up Security Event Email Notifications To set up email notifications  To specify a trusted computerNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 Share USB Drives Attached to Router  To connect a USB drive Access a USB Drive on the NetworkUSB Drive Requirements  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive Launch readyshareconnect.exeBack Up Mac Computers with Time Machine Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a MacBack Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault  To back up your Windows computerPrepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard DriveControl Access to the USB Drive  To specify the USB access settingsSelect Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by defaultView Network Folders on a USB Drive  To set up FTP accessUse FTP Within the Network  To view network foldersSelect Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings Select Advanced ReadySHARE Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive To add a network folder Click the Create Network Folder button To edit a network folder Edit a Network Folder on a USB DriveApprove USB Devices  To approve USB devicesSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Select Advanced Advanced Setup USB SettingsSafely Remove a USB Drive  To remove a USB disk drive safelySelect 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 InternetSet 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 computerDynamic DNS Your Personal FTP ServerSet Up a New Dynamic DNS Account  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account Specify a DNS Account That You Already HaveNetgear  To change your settings Set Up Your Personal FTP ServerChange the Dynamic DNS Settings Select Advanced Advanced Settings Dynamic DNSUse the Router as a Media Server Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings To specify media server settings 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 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer To install the driver and cable the printer  To download the utilityInstall the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To install the utilityUse the Shared Printer  To manually connect and printView or Change the Status of a Printer  To view or change the statusUse 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 settingsSet Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the Router’s Device Name Change the LAN TCP/IP SettingsSelect Advanced Setup LAN Setup  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 routerReserve LAN IP Addresses  To delete a reserved address entry Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections To edit a reserved address entry  To use the WPS WizardSpecify Basic WiFi Settings  To specify basic wireless settings104 Mbps Change the WiFi Security Option To change the WPA settings WPA/WPA2 EnterpriseSet Up a Guest Network  To set up a guest networkSelect Guest Network Implicit Beamforming How the Router Manages Wireless ClientsAirtime Fairness Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios Control the Wireless RadiosUse the WiFi On/Off Button  To enable or disable the wireless radiosSet Up a Wireless Schedule  To set up the wireless scheduleSpecify WPS Settings  To specify WPS SettingsUse the Router as a Wireless Access Point  To set up the router as an APSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode  To set up bridge modeClick the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Set Up a Wireless Distribution System Wireless repeating scenarioSet Up the Base Station  To set up the base stationSet Up a Repeater  To configure a Netgear router as a repeater119 120 Manage Your Network  To check for new firmware and update your router Update the Router FirmwareChange the admin Password Select Advanced Administration Router UpdateSelect Advanced Administration Set Password Recover the admin Password To set the password for the user name admin  To set up password recovery To view router status and usage information  To recover your passwordView Router Status Display Internet Port Statistics  To display Internet port statisticsCheck the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection statusView Logs of Router Activity  To view logs To monitor Internet traffic Select Advanced Administration LogsMonitor Internet Traffic Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter  To set up a static route Create Custom Static RoutesSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes  To edit a static route To view devices on the network View Devices Currently on the Network To delete a static route Select Attached DevicesRestore Configuration Settings Manage the Router Configuration FileBack Up Settings  To erase the configuration settings Erase the Current Configuration SettingsDo not interrupt the reboot process Remote Management To set up remote management  To use remote access Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection  To specify the VPN service Specify VPN Service in the RouterInstall OpenVPN Software on Your Computer Select Advanced Advanced Setup VPN Service140 Use a VPN Tunnel  To open a VPN tunnel Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and MediaUse VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet serviceBlock VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To allow VPN clients to access only your home networkUse a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home  To access your Internet serviceSpecify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server  To forward specific incoming protocolsClick 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 entryHow the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule Delete a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public  To delete a port forwarding entry To add a port triggering service Set Up Port TriggeringAdd a Port Triggering Service Enable Port Triggering  To enable port triggeringClear the Disable Port Triggering check box Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat154 Troubleshooting Quick Tips Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Sequence to Restart Your NetworkTroubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber LEDs Never Turn OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off WiFi LED Is OffCannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshoot PPPoE Troubleshoot Internet BrowsingWireless Connectivity Changes Not Saved To ping the router from a Windows computer Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settings166 Technical Specifications R7000 Router specifications