NETGEAR R7000 user manual Change Netgear USB Control Center Settings

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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000

Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings

You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the printer connection.

To turn off automatic NETGEAR USB Control Center startup: 1. Select Tools > Configuration.

2.Clear the Automatically execute when logging on Windows check box.

3.Click the OK button. Your change is saved.

To change the language:

1.Select Tools > Configuration.

2.In the Language list, select a language.

3.Click the OK button.

The next time NETGEAR USB Control Center starts, the language changes.

To specify the time-out:

1.Select Tools > Configuration.

2.In the Timeout field, type the number of minutes.

The time-out is the number of minutes that a computer holds its connection to the printer when the connection isn’t being used.

3.Click the OK button. Your change is saved.

Share a USB Printer

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Contents November 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Compliance 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 Unpack Your Router Attach the Antennas To attach the antennas USB 3.0 port Top and Front PanelsRouter rear panel Rear Panel To position your router Position Your Router To cable your router Cable Your RouterConnect to the Network Access the Router WiFi Connection Wired Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi networkUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Types of LoginsNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Label To use Netgear genie to set up your router Log In to the Router Change the Language To log in to the router  To change the language To use the genie app to access the router Access the Router with Netgear genie AppsSpecify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard  To use the Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Manually Set Up the Internet Connection Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login To specify the Internet connection settings  To view or change the basic Internet setup Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a LoginSelect Internet  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection Select Advanced Advanced Setup IPv6Specify IPv6 Internet Connections Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses IPv6 Auto DetectInternet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect IPv6 Auto Config Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 IPv6 6to4 Tunnel  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 Pass ThroughInternet Connection Type list, select Pass Through IPv6 Fixed  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server IPv6 DhcpInternet Connection Type list, select Dhcp Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 IPv6 PPPoE  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connectionChange the MTU Size  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN SetupCommon MTU sizes Optimize Performance Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of ServiceAdd Upstream QoS Rules  To enable upstream QoSSet Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Select Advanced Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port Set Up QoS for a MAC AddressEdit an Upstream QoS Policy From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address To edit a QoS policy Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS Delete an Upstream QoS Policy To delete a QoS policy  To enable downstream QoS Add Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword Add a Downstream QoS Rule by Device To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play  To enable Universal Plug and Play To disable WMM QoS Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of ServiceControl Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental ControlsSelect Parental Controls Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 Block Access to Your Network  To set up access controlClick the Take me to the status screen button  To set block Internet sites Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites To delete keywords from the list Select Advanced Security Block SitesBlock Services from the Internet  To block servicesSelect Advanced Security Block Services Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services  To schedule blockingSelect Advanced Security Schedule  To set up email notifications Set Up Security Event Email NotificationsAvoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer  To specify a trusted computerNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 Share USB Drives Attached to Router Access a USB Drive on the Network USB Drive Requirements To connect a USB drive Launch readyshareconnect.exe  To map the USB device to a Windows network driveBack Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a MacBack Up Mac Computers with Time Machine  To back up your Windows computerUse Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data To specify the USB access settings Control Access to the USB DriveNetwork Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced SettingsUse FTP Within the Network  To set up FTP accessView Network Folders on a USB Drive  To view network foldersSelect Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings  To add a network folder Add a Network Folder on a USB DriveSelect Advanced ReadySHARE Click the Create Network Folder buttonApprove USB Devices Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive To edit a network folder  To approve USB devicesSafely Remove a USB Drive Select Advanced Advanced Setup USB SettingsSelect the Allow only approved devices check box  To remove a USB disk drive safelySelect USB Storage Basic Settings Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the Internet Access the USB Drive Through the Internet Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet To access the USB drive from a remote computer  To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer Access the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTPYour Personal FTP Server Dynamic DNSSet Up a New Dynamic DNS Account Specify a DNS Account That You Already Have  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an accountNetgear Change the Dynamic DNS Settings Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To change your settings Select Advanced Advanced Settings Dynamic DNSUse the Router as a Media Server  To specify media server settings Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server SettingsPlay Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server Select Advanced USB Storage Media ServerPlay music on a USB drive with iTunes  To specify iTunes server settingsPlay Media from a USB Drive on TiVo  To set up the router to work with TiVo To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To copy TiVo files to a computer Share a USB Printer  To install the driver and cable the printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the PrinterDownload the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To download the utility To install the utility Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility To manually connect and print Use the Shared Printer To view or change the status View or Change the Status of a Printer To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB PrinterChange Netgear USB Control Center Settings  To change the language Select Tools Configuration To specify the time-out Select Tools Configuration Specify Network Settings  To view the WAN settings View WAN Settings To set up a default DMZ server Set Up a Default DMZ ServerSelect Advanced Setup LAN Setup Change the LAN TCP/IP SettingsChange 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 disable the Dhcp server feature in the router Reserve LAN IP Addresses To reserve an IP address  To edit a reserved address entry Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections To delete a reserved address entry  To use the WPS Wizard To specify basic wireless settings Specify Basic WiFi Settings104  To change the WPA settings Change the WiFi Security OptionMbps WPA/WPA2 Enterprise To set up a guest network Set Up a Guest NetworkSelect Guest Network How the Router Manages Wireless Clients Airtime FairnessImplicit Beamforming Use the WiFi On/Off Button Control the Wireless RadiosEnable or Disable the Wireless Radios  To enable or disable the wireless radios To set up the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless Schedule To specify WPS Settings Specify WPS Settings To set up the router as an AP Use the Router as a Wireless Access PointSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP  To set up bridge mode Set Up the Router in Bridge ModeClick the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Wireless repeating scenario Set Up a Wireless Distribution System To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station To configure a Netgear router as a repeater Set Up a Repeater119 120 Manage Your Network Change the admin Password Update the Router Firmware To check for new firmware and update your router Select Advanced Administration Router Update To set the password for the user name admin Recover the admin PasswordSelect Advanced Administration Set Password  To set up password recovery To recover your password View Router Status To view router status and usage information  To display Internet port statistics Display Internet Port Statistics To check the Internet connection status Check the Internet Connection Status To view logs View Logs of Router ActivitySelect Advanced Administration Logs Monitor Internet Traffic To monitor Internet traffic Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter Create Custom Static Routes  To set up a static route To edit a static route Select Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes To delete a static route View Devices Currently on the Network To view devices on the network Select Attached DevicesManage the Router Configuration File Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot process Erase the Current Configuration Settings 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 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer Specify VPN Service in the Router To specify the VPN service Select Advanced Advanced Setup VPN Service140 Use a VPN Tunnel  To open a VPN tunnel Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and MediaSet Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service To allow VPN clients to access only your home network Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router To access your Internet service Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at HomeSpecify Internet Port Settings  To forward specific incoming protocols Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local ServerAdd a Custom Port Forwarding Service  To add a custom serviceClick the Add Custom Service button  To edit a port forwarding entry Edit a Port Forwarding ServiceApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public Delete a Port Forwarding EntryHow the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule  To delete a port forwarding entrySet Up Port Triggering Add a Port Triggering Service To add a port triggering service  To enable port triggering Enable Port TriggeringApplication Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box154 Troubleshooting Network Settings Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your NetworkPower LED Stays Amber Power LED Is Off or BlinkingTroubleshoot with the LEDs LEDs Never Turn OffWiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Troubleshoot PPPoEChanges Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router To ping the router from a Windows computer Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory default settings Factory Settings166 R7000 Router specifications Technical Specifications