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Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
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AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100
Note:
The AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model
D6100 does not support ReadySHARE.
Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually
Chapter 4 Manage the WiFi Network Settings
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
Chapter 7 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
Chapter 8 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
Chapter 9 Manage Firewall Rules, Port Forwarding, and Port Triggering
Chapter 10 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Router
Unpack Your Modem Router
Front Panel with LEDs
The modem router displays status LEDs on the front panel.
Figure 2. Modem router top view
Hardware Overview of the Modem Router
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem RouterEssentials Edition Model D6100
Table 1. LED descriptions
Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, and Connector
Right Side Panel with WPS and WiFi On/Off Buttons
The right side panel provides the WiFi On/Off button and the WPS button.
The following table describes the buttons.
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Router and Its Network
Position Your Modem Router
Before You Connect to the Modem Router
Wired Connection
WiFi Connection
Types of Logins
NETGEAR genie Automatic Setup Utility
Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service
DSL Service
Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router
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Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service
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Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings
Change the Language
Change the admin Password and Automatic Login Time-Out Period
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Set Up Password Recovery
Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware
Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App
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Manually
Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup
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Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
7. Enter the settings as described in the following table.
8. Click the Apply button.
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service
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9. Click the Apply button.
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service
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9. Click the Apply button.
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA Service
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Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection
IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses
Set Up and IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect
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Set Up and IPv6 Connection Through Auto Config
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Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection
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Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection
Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection
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Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection
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Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection
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Manage the MTU Size
MTU Concepts
Change the MTU Size
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Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network
View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings
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7. Click the Apply button.
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security
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Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security
Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network
Use WPS with the Push Button Method
Use WPS with the PIN Method
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network
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6. Click the Apply button.
7. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the guest network.
Control the WiFi Radios
Use the WiFi On/Off Button
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios
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Set Up a WiFi Schedule
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Manage the WPS Settings
Manage Advanced WiFi Features
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Use the Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point
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Set Up Parental Controls
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Allow or Block Access to Your Network
Enable and Manage Network Access Control
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Manage Network Access Control Lists
Add or Remove Devices from the Allowed List
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Add or Remove Devices from the Blocked List
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
Set Up Blocking
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Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List
Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List
Specify a Trusted Computer
Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
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Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
Control Access to the Internet
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem RouterEssentials Edition Model D6100
7. Enter the settings as described in the following table.
8. Click the Apply button.
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Optimize Traffic with QoS
Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules
Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application
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Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device
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Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule
Remove a QoS Rule
Remove All QoS Rules
Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control
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Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
Settings
Manage the ADSL Settings
Change the WAN Connection Preference
Manage the WAN Security Settings
Set Up a Default DMZ Server
Manage IGMP Proxying and VPN Pass-Through
Manage NAT Filtering
Enable and Configure a VLAN
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
Manage Dynamic DNS
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account
Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created
Manage the Modem Routers LAN IP Address Settings
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Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
Reserve a LAN IP address
Change a Reserved IP Address
Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry
Change the Modem Routers Device Name
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
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Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes
Set Up a Static Route
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Change a Static Route
Remove a Static Route
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Monitor the Traffic
Update the Firmware of the Modem Router
Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Modem Router
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Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router
Back Up the Settings
Restore the Settings
Recover the admin Password
Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings
Use the Reset Button
Erase the Settings
View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router
View Information About the Modem Router and the Internet, Modem, and WiFi Settings
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View the Traffic Statistics
The following table describes the fields and columns of the Show Statistics pop-up screen.
View or Change a TCP/IP Internet Connection
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View or Change a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Connection
View or Change a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection
Manage the Activity Log and Syslog
View the Logs
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Specify Which Activities Are Logged
Specify a Syslog Server
View Devices Currently on the Network
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
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Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached
Manage the Modem Router Remotely
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Configure the Modem Router as a DSL Modem Only
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Manage Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule
6. Below the Outbound Firewall Rules table, click the Add button.
7. Specify a new outbound rule as described in the following table.
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule
Change the Priority of an Outbound Firewall Rule
Disable or Enable an Outbound Firewall Rule
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule
Add a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule
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Change a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule
Remove a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application
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Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
Add a Port Triggering Rule
Change a Port Triggering Rule
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Remove a Port Triggering Rule
Specify the Time-Out Period for Port Triggering
Disable Port Triggering
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
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Perform Diagnostics
Ping an IP Address
Perform a DNS Lookup
Display the Routing Table
Reboot the Modem Router from the Web Management Interface
Quick Tips for Troubleshooting
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem RouterEssentials Edition Model D6100
Troubleshoot with the LEDs
Table 4. Quick tips for troubleshooting
Power LED Remains Solid Amber
Power LED Is Off
WiFi LED Is Off
You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router
Troubleshoot the Internet Connection
Troubleshoot the DSL Link
DSL LED Is Green
DSL LED Is Blinking Green
DSL LED Is Off or Internet LED Is Off
Internet LED Is Off
Obtain an Internet IP Address
Troubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoA
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
Changes Are Not Saved
Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
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Factory Settings
Table 5. D6100 modem router factory default settings
Table 5. D6100 modem router factory default settings (continued)
Technical Specifications
Table 6. D6100 modem router specifications
Table 6. D6100 modem router specifications (continued)
