USB Printer Control | NETGEAR D6300 guide

6. USB Printer Control	6
Access and configure a USB printer

This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB printer attached to your WiFi DSL modem router.

The USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB device such as a printer from your computer that is connected to the USB port on your router.

The utility has to be installed on each computer on your network from which you want to control the device. You can download this utility at www.netgear.com/landing/en-us/readyshare.aspx.

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NETGEAR D6300 user manual USB Printer Control, Access and configure a USB printer

Contents

WiFi DSL Modem Router Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents USB Printer Control Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Get to know your wireless router Hardware Setup Product Highlights Product Specifications Weee Unpack Your New Router Box contents Label Hardware Features AC power USB port Gigabit Ethernet Power Adsl line LAN portsWAN port Reset button Back Panel Front Panel Power DSL Internet Wireless USB D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Power On/Off LED Side Panel Wireless On/Off button WPS On/Off button USB port D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Wireless button Position Your Wireless Router One-Line Adsl Microfilter Not Included Adsl Microfilters Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Two-Line Adsl Microfilter IncludedSummary Verify the Cabling Cabling diagram Get Started with Netgear genie Types of Logins and Access Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem RouterWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp  To use Netgear genie to set up your WiFi DSL modem router Netgear genie SetupBrowse to http//routerlogin.net  If the browser cannot display the web Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware Use Netgear genie after Installation WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkManual Method  To connect manually  To use WPS to join the wireless network Your Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic Settings Internet Basic Settings Internet Basic Settings Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet IP Address Attached Devices Parental Controls ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer USB Storage Basic Settings ReadySHARE Printer Basic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Security Options Settings Wireless Network Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase Guest Networks  To set up a guest network Guest Network Wireless Security Options Netgear genie App Netgear genie Mobile App  To install the genie mobile app Netgear genie Advanced Home Specify custom settings Setup Wizard Netgear genie Advanced Home WPS Wizard  To use the WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu Adsl Setup WAN Setup Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the MTU Size Common MTU sizes LAN Setup  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup To change the LAN settings LAN TCP/IP Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a Dhcp Server Use Router as a Dhcp ServerAddress Reservation Quality of Service Setup Address Reservation To reserve an IP address Set Up QoS for Internet Access Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Click the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a WiFi DSL Modem Router LAN Port Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy QoS for a MAC AddressClick Add Priority Rule  To edit or delete a QoS policy USB Storage Access and configure a USB storage drive USB Drive Requirements ReadySHARE Access Share Photos File-Sharing ScenariosStore Files in a Central Location for Printing  To share files with your friends and family Share Large Files over the Internet USB Storage Basic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder  To access your USB device USB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Safely Remove a USB Drive Media Server Settings Specify Approved USB Devices Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Select the Allow only approved devices check boxFtp//10.1.65.4 USB Printer Control Access and configure a USB printer USB Printer Control USB Printer Control Center Configuration Scan with a Multifunction Printer Security Keep unwanted content out of your Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic  To delete a keyword or domain To specify a trusted computer  To create firewall rules Firewall Rules Security Add Custom Services to Allow or Block TCP UDP TCP/UDP  To add a custom service  To specify the firewall rule schedule Schedule for Firewall Rules Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notifications Manage your network Administration Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware Router Information View WiFi DSL Modem Router StatusInternet Port LAN Port System up time and poll interval statistics Show Statistics Button Connection Status Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Guest Network 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Manage the Configuration File Restore Configuration Settings Back Up Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up Do not interrupt the reboot process Password Recovery Set Password Diagnostics Administration Fine-tuning your network Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless Repeating Function Set Up the Base Station Set Up a Repeater Unit To set up the base station Remote Computer Access Basics  To configure the WiFi DSL modem router as a repeater unitPort Forwarding and Triggering Advanced Settings 100 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  To set up port forwarding Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Add a Custom Service Click Edit Service or Delete Service Set Up Port TriggeringApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public  To make a local web server public Advanced Settings 107 Dynamic DNS  To set up Dynamic DNS Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check boxStatic Routes Advanced Settings 110 Advanced Settings 111 Remote Management  To turn on Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play Advanced Settings 114  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6Traffic Meter Advanced Settings 116 USB Settings Diagnose and solve problems Troubleshooting Network Settings Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Power LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays RedTroubleshoot with the LEDs LEDs Never Turn Off Wireless LEDs Are OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks Green Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshooting 123 Troubleshoot PPPoE Troubleshoot Internet Browsing To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Wireless Connectivity Changes Not SavedIncorrect Date or Time Restore the Factory Settings and Password Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityWireless Signal Strength Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Test the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting 128 Supplemental Information Specifications Factory default settings Factory Settings D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Factory default settings Technical Specifications Supplemental Information 132 133 Index 134 135 136