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NETGEAR Model R7000 user manual Set Up a VPN Connection

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Set Up a VPN Connection

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router

Set Up a VPN Connection

A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you aren’t home.

Secure remote access

Internet

Open VPN

Client

Figure 14. VPN provides a secure tunnel between your home network and a remote computer

This type of VPN access is called a client-to-gateway tunnel. The computer is the client, and the router is the gateway. To use the VPN feature, you must log in to the router and enable VPN, and you must install and run VPN client software on the computer.

Note: The router currently does not support iOS and Android VPN client software.

VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with your router.

To use a DDNS service, register for an account with a host name (sometimes called a domain name). You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these accounts: NETGEAR www.no-ip.com, www.no-ip.com, and www.DynDNS.org.

If your Internet service provider (ISP) has assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your Internet account the VPN can use that IP address to connect to your home network.

Use VPN to Access Your Network

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NETGEAR Model R7000 user manual Set Up a VPN Connection

Contents

Model R7000 User Manual Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router SupportTrademarks ComplianceChapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings ContentsChapter 1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the RouterNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 5 Control Access to the InternetChapter 7 Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the Internet Chapter 6 Share USB Drives Attached to the RouterNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 10 Specify Network SettingsChapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server Chapter 9 Share a USB PrinterChapter 11 Manage Your Network Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your NetworkChapter 13 Specify Internet Port Settings Chapter 14 TroubleshootingNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Appendix A Supplemental InformationUnpack Your Router Attach the Antennas Top and Front Panels 1. Hardware SetupRear Panel Position Your Router Cable Your Router Attach the Antennas Unpack Your Router To attach the antennas USB 3.0 port Figure 2. Router top and front view Top and Front PanelsNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Hardware SetupRear Panel  To position your router Position Your Router To cable your router Cable Your RouterAccess the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps Access the RouterConnect to the Network Types of Logins Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router Change the Language To find and select the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  To use WPS to connect to the WiFi networkLabel Types of LoginsUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router  To change the language Change the LanguageLog In to the Router  To log in to the router To use the genie app to access the router Access the Router with NETGEAR genie AppsUse the Internet Setup Wizard Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 3. Specify Your Internet SettingsSpecify IPv6 Internet Connections Change the MTU Size  To use the Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup Wizard4. Select ADVANCED Setup Wizard Specify Your Internet Settings Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterSpecify an Internet Connection Without a Login Manually Set Up the Internet Connection To specify the Internet connection settings  To view or change the basic Internet setup Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a LoginPage 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connectionSpecify IPv6 Internet Connections 5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detectionRequirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses IPv6 Auto Detect To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration IPv6 Auto Config3. Enter the router user name and password IPv6 6to4 Tunnel  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnelIPv6 Pass Through  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Pass Through IPv6 Fixed  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connectionIPv6 DHCP  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select DHCP The screen adjusts IPv6 PPPoE  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connectionChange the MTU Size  To change the MTU size 4. Select ADVANCED Setup WAN SetupApplication Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterSpecify Your Internet Settings Table 2. Common MTU sizesOptimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS Add Upstream QoS Rules Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of ServiceWi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 4. Optimize PerformanceOptimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of ServiceOptimize Performance Add Upstream QoS Rules  To enable upstream QoS4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS 5. Select the Enable Upstream QoS Optimized for Gaming check box To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS 6. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup 5. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS Set Up QoS for a MAC Address9. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port  To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS Edit an Upstream QoS Policy7. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address  To edit a QoS policy4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoSDelete an Upstream QoS Policy  To delete a QoS policy4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Downstream QoS  To enable downstream QoS4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Downstream QoS Add Downstream QoS Rules by KeywordAdd a Downstream QoS Rule by Device  To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword7. Type the advertisement time to live in hops  To enable Universal Plug and PlayImprove Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play 6. Type the advertisement period in minutes4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service To disable WMM QoS 8. Click the Apply buttonSchedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services 5. Control Access to the InternetSet Up Parental Controls Block Access to Your Network Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites Block Services from the Internet To set up Live Parental Controls Set Up Parental Controls4. Select Parental Controls After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts  To set up access control Block Access to Your Network13. Click the Take me to the status screen button  To set block Internet sites 4. Select ADVANCED Security Access Control5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites7. Click the Add Keyword button 4. Select ADVANCED Security Block Sites To delete keywords from the list  To block services Block Services from the Internet4. Select ADVANCED Security Block Services  To schedule blocking Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services4. Select ADVANCED Security Schedule  To specify a trusted computer Set Up Security Event Email Notifications To set up email notifications Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer5. Select the Turn Email Notification On check box 4. Select ADVANCED Security E-mailBack Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault USB Drive Requirements Access a USB Drive on the NetworkControl Access to the USB Drive Use FTP Within the Network RouterUSB Drive Requirements Access a USB Drive on the Network To connect a USB drive  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive  To access the USB drive from a Mac 1. Select Go Connect to Server To access the USB drive from a Windows computer 1. Select Start RunBack Up Mac Computers with Time Machine Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac7. Select the GUID Partition Table or Master Boot Record radio button Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault8. For the format, select Mac OS Extended Journaled d. Select the Wake for Wi-Fi network access check boxPrepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive To specify the USB access settings Control Access to the USB Drive7. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default 4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Advanced Settings To view network folders  To set up FTP accessUse FTP Within the Network View Network Folders on a USB Drive4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Advanced Settings 6. Click the Create Network Folder button Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive To add a network folder 4. Select ADVANCED ReadySHARE To approve USB devices Edit a Network Folder on a USB DriveApprove USB Devices  To edit a network folder9. Select the Allow only approved devices check box 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup USB SettingsSafely Remove a USB Drive 6. Click the Approved Devices button4. Select USB Storage Basic Settings Through the Internet 7. Access the Router’s USB DriveAccess the USB Drive Through the Internet Dynamic DNS Your Personal FTP Server Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To set up FTP access Access the USB Drive Through the InternetSet Up FTP Access Through the Internet  To access the USB drive from a remote computer To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer Access the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTP4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Advanced Settings Your Personal FTP Server Dynamic DNS To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box 6. In the Service Provider list, select NETGEAR5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS To set up your personal account and use FTP Set Up Your Personal FTP ServerChange the Dynamic DNS Settings  To change your settingsPlay Media from a USB Drive on TiVo Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings8. Use the Router as a Media Server Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings To specify media server settings Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server To specify iTunes server settings 4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media Server  To set up the router to work with TiVoPlay Media from a USB Drive on TiVo d. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media ServerNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router  To play videos 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows To play music or view photos 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central Music, Photos, & ShowcasesUse the Router as a Media Server  To copy TiVo files to a computerNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router 2. Select an item to play or watchChange NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings Install the Printer Driver and Cable the PrinterInstall the ReadySHARE Printer Utility Use the Shared Printer Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer To download the utility Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer To install the driver and cable the printer Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility To install the utility Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility To manually connect and print Use the Shared Printer To print and release the printer to any computer on the network View or Change the Status of a Printer To view or change the status  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer To specify the time-out 1. Select Tools Configuration Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings2. Clear the Automatically execute when logging on Windows check box  To change the language 1. Select Tools ConfigurationChange the LAN TCP/IP Settings 10. Specify Network SettingsDisable LED Blinking or Turn off LEDs View WAN Settings Set Up a Default DMZ Server Change the Router’s Device Name4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup LED Control Settings Disable LED Blinking or Turn off LEDsView WAN Settings  To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs4. Select ADVANCED Setup WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server Set Up a Default DMZ Server4. Select ADVANCED Setup WAN Setup Change the Router’s Device Name Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup  To change the LAN TCP/IP settings4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup b. In the RIP Version list, select one of the following To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup 4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router To disable the DHCP server feature in the router 5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box To delete a reserved address entry Reserve LAN IP Addresses To reserve an IP address  To edit a reserved address entry4. Select ADVANCED WPS Wizard Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi ConnectionsSpecify Basic WiFi Settings  To use the WPS Wizard To specify basic wireless settings  To change the WPA settings Change the WiFi Security Option To set up a guest network Set Up a Guest Network4. Select Guest Network  To disable implicit Beamforming How the Router Manages Wireless Clients To disable Airtime fairness 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings To enable or disable the wireless radios Control the Wireless RadiosUse the WiFi On/Off Button Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios To set up the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless Schedule4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings  To specify WPS Settings Specify WPS Settings4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings  To set up the router as an AP Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless AP  To set up bridge mode Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode7. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button 5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless SettingsBase station access point Repeater access point Set Up a Wireless Distribution System To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station To configure a NETGEAR router as a repeater Set Up a Repeater5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function 6. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box7. Select the Wireless Repeater radio button 5. Select ADVANCED Wireless Repeating Function6. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Specify Network Settings Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router12. Verify connectivity across the LANs 11. Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware Change the admin PasswordRecover the admin Password View Router Status Manage the Router Configuration File Remote Management4. Select ADVANCED Administration Router Update Update the Router FirmwareChange the admin Password  To check for new firmware and update your router To set up password recovery Recover the admin Password To set the password for the user name admin 4. Select ADVANCED Administration Set Password To view router status and usage information 5. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box To recover your password View Router Status4. Click the ADVANCED tab Display Internet Port Statistics To display Internet port statistics  To check the Internet connection status Check the Internet Connection Status To view logs View Logs of Router ActivityMonitor Internet Traffic 4. Select ADVANCED Administration Logs To monitor Internet traffic 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Traffic Meter Create Custom Static Routes  To set up a static route To edit a static route 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Static Routes4. Select Attached Devices View Devices Currently on the Network To delete a static route  To view devices on the network To back up the router’s configuration settings Manage the Router Configuration FileBack Up Settings Restore Configuration SettingsRemote Management Erase the Current Configuration SettingsDo not interrupt the reboot process  To erase the configuration settings4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Remote Management  To set up remote management5. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box  To use remote access Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and Media 12. Use VPN to Access Your NetworkSet Up a VPN Connection Specify VPN Service in the Router Install OpenVPN Software on Your ComputerSet Up a VPN Connection 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup VPN Service Specify VPN Service in the RouterInstall OpenVPN Software on Your Computer  To specify the VPN serviceThe OpenVPN Setup Wizard displays 5. Click the Next button Use a VPN Tunnel C\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by defaultNETGEAR-VPN  To open a VPN tunnel  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and MediaUse VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the RouterC\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router To allow VPN clients to access only your home network 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup VPN Service To access your Internet service Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at HomeC\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server Set Up Port Triggering 13. Specify Internet Port Settings6. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server To forward specific incoming protocols 7. Click the Add Custom Service button Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service To add a custom service 5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering Edit a Port Forwarding Service To edit a port forwarding entry  To delete a port forwarding entry Delete a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding RuleAdd a Port Triggering Service Set Up Port Triggering To add a port triggering service 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering 12. Click the Apply buttonApplication Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat 6. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering 3. Your router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the IRC server. Your router stores the original information, performs Network Address Translation NAT on the source address and port, and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server Quick Tips Troubleshoot with the LEDs Cannot Log In to the Router 14. TroubleshootingCannot Access the Internet Changes Not Saved Wireless Connectivity Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilitySequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick TipsTroubleshoot with the LEDs Standard LED Behavior When the Router is Powered OnPower LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays AmberInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off WiFi LED Is OffCannot Log In to the Router LEDs Never Turn Off3. Select Administration Router Status Cannot Access the Internet To check the WAN IP address Troubleshoot PPPoE 1. Select Administration Router Status 2. Click Connection Status To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityTroubleshoot Internet Browsing Pinging IP address with 32 bytes of data Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Router  To ping the router from a Windows computerTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device A. Supplemental Information Factory Settings Technical SpecificationsFeature Factory SettingsNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Table 3. Factory default settingsDefault behavior Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterTable 3. Factory default settings continued FeatureFeature Technical SpecificationsNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Table 4. R7000 Router specifications