NETGEAR R6300 user manual Hardware Setup, Getting to know your router

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1. Hardware Setup

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Getting to know your router

The NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router with AC1750 dual band delivers the world's faster WiFi. With AC1750 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds, this router offers ultimate performance in wireless coverage for large homes. The R6300v2 comes with a dual-core 800 MHz processor with enough processing power to provide you with the best performance, and comes with two USB ports for connecting a hard drive or printer; including one USB 3.0 port that provides access speeds up to 10 times faster.

Compatible with next-generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, it enables HD streaming throughout your home. With up to 4501+13002 Mbps speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, the R6300v2 avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections especially for dual band wireless devices like iPad and iPhone5.

In addition, Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections. The router automatically uses NETGEAR Beamforming+ technology to enhance WiFi performance with 802.11ac WiFi devices. Because it’s automatic, you don’t have to turn on Beamforming+ or configure it. When you connect to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on your location for even better WiFi performance and speed. Beamforming+ locks onto your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, and follows as you move from place to place, so you keep your optimal WiFi connection.

If you already set up your router, you can skip this chapter. If you have not done that yet, this chapter covers the hardware setup. Chapter 2, Getting Started, explains how to access your router to view or change its settings.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Unpack Your Router

•Hardware Features

•Position Your Router

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.

1.Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps.

2.Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when you connect to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices.

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Contents September 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA R6300v2 Smart WiFi RouterSupport Contents USB Storage Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting to know your router Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router Hardware FeaturesFront and Side Panels WiFi On/Off button WPS button USB 2.0 port LEDsLabel Rear PanelPosition Your Router Getting Started Connecting to the routerUse Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationLogin and Access Wireless Devices and Security Settings To use Netgear genie to set up your router Netgear genie SetupUpgrade the Firmware Use Netgear genie after Installation To upgrade the firmware Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Dashboard Basic Home ScreenManual Method Join Your Wireless NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup Method  To use WPS to join the wireless networkGenie mobile app home screen Getting Started Netgear genie App and Mobile genie AppYour Internet connection and WiFi network Netgear genie Basic SettingsInternet Setup Internet Service Provider. PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Setup Screen FieldsInternet IP Address Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental ControlsR6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Click the Take me to the status screen button Basic Wireless SettingsR6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Security Options Wireless Settings Screen Fields To change the WPA settings Select Basic Wireless Settings Set Up a Guest Network To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest Network  To go to the Attached Devices screen View Attached DevicesNetgear genie Advanced Home Specifying custom settings To use the Setup Wizard Select Advanced Setup Wizard Internet Connection Setup WizardNetgear genie Advanced Home Screen WAN Setup Default DMZ Server Common MTU sizes Change the MTU Size To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup LAN Setup To change the LAN settings Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup LAN Setup Screen SettingsUse Router as Dhcp Server Role of the Router as a Dhcp ServerSet Up Address Reservation WPS Wizard for WiFi ConnectionsWMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Quality of Service QoS SetupPush Button  To disable WMM QoS Select Advanced Setup QoS Setup Set Up QoS for Internet AccessR6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Click the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a Router LAN PortEdit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy  To edit or delete a QoS policy Select Advanced QoS SetupDevice USB StorageConnect a USB Storage Device to the Router USB Drive Requirements To connect a USB storage device Safely Remove a USB Drive Access the USB Storage Device To map the USB device to a Windows network drive  To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer  To access the USB drive from a remote computer To share files with your friends and family Share FilesShare Photos Store Files in a Central Location for PrintingShare Large Files over the Internet View a USB Device Attached to the Router Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings To add a network folder Select Advanced ReadySHARE Available Network Folders To edit a network folder Select Advanced ReadySHARE Click Create Network FolderSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Specify Approved USB DevicesMedia Server Settings Use ReadyDLNA to Play Media from Your Network on TiVo TiVo Support To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To copy TiVo Files onto a computer ReadySHARE Printer Setting up and managing a shared USB printer To set up ReadySHARE Printer Set Up the ReadySHARE Printer UtilityReadySHARE Printer Utility  To install the Netgear USB Control Center Install the Netgear USB Control CenterR6300v2 Smart WiFi Router  To set up the Netgear USB Control Center Set Up the Netgear USB Control Center To configure the Netgear USB Control Center Configure the Netgear USB Control CenterManage USB Print and Scan Jobs Select Tools ConfigurationR6300v2 Smart WiFi Router  To launch the Netgear USB Control Center Launch the Netgear USB Control Center To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB PrinterSecurity Customizing the firewall settings To specify a trusted computer Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To delete a keyword or domain Click Delete KeywordBlock Services Port Filtering Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Click the Add Custom Service button Add a Custom ServiceApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port TriggeringClick Edit Service or Delete Service Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding EntryClear the Disable Port Triggering check box R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router  To schedule blocking Select Advanced Security Schedule Schedule BlockingSet Up Security Event Email Notifications Managing your network AdministrationUpgrade the Router Firmware LAN Port View Router StatusRouter Information Internet PortShow Statistics Button Connection Status Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz To view logs Select Advanced Administration Logs View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessDo not interrupt the reboot process Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings Restore Configuration SettingsErase the Current Configuration Settings Change the Password To recover your password Password RecoverySetting up unique situations Advanced SettingsControl the Wireless Radio Advanced Wireless SettingsView or Change WPS Settings Set Up a Wireless Schedule To configure and enable the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address Select the Turn Access Control On check box Wireless Access Point AP To set up the router as an AP Select Advanced Wireless AP  To set up bridge mode Set Up the Router in Bridge ModeClick the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Distribution System WDS To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station To configure the router as a repeater Set Up a RepeaterDynamic DNS Static Routes Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box To edit or delete a static route Remote Management  To turn on Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and PlayIPv6 Auto Detect Requirements for Entering IPv6 AddressesIPv6 Auto Config IPv6 6to4 Tunnel 110 IPv6 Fixed  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 Pass ThroughIPv6 Dhcp  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp serverIPv6 PPPoE  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection114 Traffic Meter 116 Troubleshooting Troubleshoot with the LEDs Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick TipsInternet LEDs Is Off Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber LEDs Never Turn OffCannot Log In to the Router WiFi LED Is OffCannot Access the Internet 122 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Troubleshoot PPPoEChanges Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityTest the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility To ping the router from a Windows computer Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory default settings Factory Settings129 R6300v2 Router specifications Technical SpecificationsNotification of Compliance Netgear Dual Band WirelessIndustry Canada Avertissement
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