NETGEAR R6300 user manual Set Up the Base Station,  To set up the base station

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station in either radio band and use the other radio band as a wireless router or wireless base station, dual-band concurrent mode is not affected.

For you to set up a wireless network with WDS, both access points have to meet the following conditions:

•Both access points have to use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode.

•Both access points have to be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all of the access point LAN IP addresses are in the same network.

•All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the access points.

Set Up the Base Station

The wireless repeating function works only in hub and spoke mode. The units cannot be daisy-chained. You have to know the wireless settings for both units. You have to know the MAC address of the remote unit. First, set up the base station. Then set up the repeater.

To set up the base station:

1.Set up both units with the same wireless settings.

The SSID and mode need to be the same and the wireless security option has to be set to None. (See Basic Wireless Settings on page 24.)

2.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function.

3.Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box.

4.Select the Wireless Base Station radio button.

5.(Optional) Select the Disable Wireless Client Association check box to prevent wireless clients from associating with the base station and allow LAN client associations only.

Leave the check box cleared if you prefer wireless clients to be able to associate with the base stations.

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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 SetupUse Netgear genie after Installation Upgrade the Firmware 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 Setup Screen Fields Internet Service Provider. PPPoE or PPPoAInternet 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 settingsInternet Connection Setup Wizard  To use the Setup Wizard Select Advanced 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 ConnectionsQuality of Service QoS Setup WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsPush 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 StorageUSB Drive Requirements Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router To connect a USB storage device Access the USB Storage Device Safely Remove a USB Drive 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 TiVo Support Use ReadyDLNA to Play Media from Your Network on TiVo 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 printerSet Up the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To set up ReadySHARE PrinterReadySHARE 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 SettingsSet Up a Wireless Schedule View or Change WPS Settings To configure and enable the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address Wireless Access Point AP Select the Turn Access Control On check box 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 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 Settings129 R6300v2 Router specifications Technical SpecificationsNotification of Compliance Netgear Dual Band WirelessIndustry Canada Avertissement

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