NETGEAR D6100 user manual Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached

AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100

7.Select the Connection time control radio button.

Note: The modem router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to select the Connection time control radio button.

8.In the Monthly Limit field, enter how many hours per month are allowed.

Note: The modem router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to enter information in the Monthly Limit field.

9.In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.

10.In the Traffic Control section, enter a value in minutes to specify when the modem router issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.

This setting is optional. The modem router issues a warning when the balance falls under the minutes that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued.

11.Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached:

•Turn the Internet LED to flashing green/amber. This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is reached, the Internet LED alternates blinking green and amber.

•Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.

12.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, see View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status on page 170.

Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached

If you configured the traffic meter to disconnect and disable the Internet connection after the traffic limit is reached, you cannot access the Internet until you unblock the traffic meter.

CAUTION:

If your ISP set a traffic limit, your ISP might charge you for the overage traffic.

To unblock the traffic meter:

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

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

3.Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

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

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic

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