NETGEAR D6300 Get to know your wireless router

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1. Hardware Setup

Get to know your wireless router

The NETGEAR D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router offers maximum-performance wireless speeds

of up to 300+13001 Mbps2 needed for demanding applications, such as large file transfers,

streaming HD video, and multiplayer gaming. Complete with a built-in DSL modem, it is

compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers. Simultaneous dual-band technology

runs both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands at the same time, ensuring top speeds and the greatest range,

while Gigabit offers ultrafast wired connections. The unit supports a wide range of premium

features and applications such as ReadySHARE® Printer, and NETGEAR genie®.

The WiFi DSL modem router automatically uses NETGEAR Beamforming+ technology to

enhance WiFi performance. 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.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Product Highlights

•Product Specifications

•Unpack Your New Router

•Hardware Features

•Position Your Wireless Router

•ADSL Microfilters

•Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

•Verify the Cabling

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at

http://support.netgear.com.

1. Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices.

2. 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.

Contents

Main Page Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Get Started with NETGEAR genie Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home Chapter 5 USB Storage Chapter 6 USB Printer Control Chapter 7 Security Chapter 8 Administration Chapter 9 Advanced Settings Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Appendix A Supplemental Information Index Get to know your wireless router Product Highlights Product Specifications Page Unpack Your New Router Hardware Features Label Back Panel Front Panel Table 1. Power On/Off LED D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Table 2. DSL LED Table 3. Internet LED Table 4. Wireless LED Side Panel Position Your Wireless Router ADSL Microfilters One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included) Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included) Summary Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Page Connect to the WiFi DSL modem router Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP Gather ISP Information Wireless Devices and Security Settings Types of Logins and Access NETGEAR genie Setup Use NETGEAR genie after Installation Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen) Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Manual Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Page Your Internet connection and network Internet Basic Settings Internet Basic Settings Screen Fields Page Attached Devices Page ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer USB Storage (Basic Settings) ReadySHARE Printer Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network Security Options Settings Page Guest Networks Guest Network Wireless Security Options NETGEAR genie App NETGEAR genie Mobile App Specify custom settings Setup Wizard Page WPS Wizard Setup Menu ADSL Setup WAN Setup Default DMZ Server Change the MTU Size Page LAN Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup Use Router as a DHCP Server Address Reservation Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a DHCP Server Address Reservation Quality of Service Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Set Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming QoS for a WiFi DSL Modem Router LAN Port QoS for a MAC Address Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy Access and configure a USB storage drive USB Drive Requirements ReadySHARE Access File-Sharing Scenarios Share Photos Store Files in a Central Location for Printing Share Large Files over the Internet USB Storage Basic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder 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 Access the WiFi DSL Modem Routers USB Drive Remotely Using FTP Access and configure a USB printer Page Control Center Configuration USB Printer Scan with a Multifunction Printer Keep unwanted content out of your network Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Firewall Rules Page Add Custom Services to Allow or Block Page Schedule for Firewall Rules Security Event Email Notifications Manage your network Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware View WiFi DSL Modem Router Status Router Information Internet Port 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 Attached Devices Manage the Configuration File Back Up Settings Restore Configuration Settings Erase Set Password Password Recovery Diagnostics Page Fine-tuning your network Advanced Wireless Settings Page Page Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) Wireless Repeating Function Set Up the Base Station Set Up a Repeater Unit Port Forwarding and Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics Page 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 Page Add a Custom Service Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port Triggering Page Dynamic DNS Static Routes Page Page Remote Management Universal Plug and Play Page IPv6 Traffic Meter Page Page Diagnose and solve problems Quick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Check Ethernet Cable Connections Wireless Settings Network Settings Troubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays Red LEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Wireless LEDs Are Off The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Green Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Page Troubleshoot PPPoE Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Changes Not Saved Incorrect Date or Time Wireless Connectivity Wireless Signal Strength Restore the Factory Settings and Password Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Page A Factory Settings Table 11. Factory default settings Technical Specifications Table 12. D6300 Router specifications Table 11. Factory default settings (continued) Table 12. D6300 Router specifications (continued) Index A B C D G H I K L O P Q R S W