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NETGEAR Model R7000 Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service, Optimize Performance

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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router

Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service

You can use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign high priority to gaming and streaming video from the Internet.

Downstream QoS (video streaming)

Upstream QoS (gaming)

Figure 6. You can prioritize downstream traffic, upstream traffic, or both

Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS

Upstream Quality of Service (QoS) assigns high priority to Internet traffic from your Xbox gaming system.

High priority traffic

Internet

Best effort traffic

Figure 7. Upstream QoS assigns high priority to gaming traffic from your Xbox

NETGEAR recommends that only gamers enable the Upstream QoS feature. If you do not game and you turn on this feature, some applications might not perform as well as usual.

Optimize Performance

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NETGEAR Model R7000 Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service, Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS

Contents

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 User ManualSupport TrademarksCompliance Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterContents Chapter 1 Hardware SetupChapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet SettingsChapter 5 Control Access to the Internet Chapter 7 Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the InternetChapter 6 Share USB Drives Attached to the Router Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterChapter 10 Specify Network Settings Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media ServerChapter 9 Share a USB Printer Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterChapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your Network Chapter 13 Specify Internet Port SettingsChapter 14 Troubleshooting Chapter 11 Manage Your NetworkAppendix A Supplemental Information Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterUnpack 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 Top and Front Panels Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterHardware Setup USB 3.0 port Figure 2. Router top and front viewRear Panel Position Your Router  To position your routerCable Your Router  To cable your routerAccess the Router Connect to the Network Types of LoginsUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Change the Language Access the Router with NETGEAR genie AppsWired Connection WiFi Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi networkTypes of Logins Use an Internet Browser to Access the RouterNETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup Label To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router Change the Language Log In to the Router To log in to the router  To change the languageAccess the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps  To use the genie app to access the routerUse 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 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Specify Your Internet SettingsSpecify an Internet Connection Without a Login Manually Set Up the Internet Connection To specify the Internet connection settings Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setupPage 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connectionSpecify IPv6 Internet Connections  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detection Requirements for Entering IPv6 AddressesIPv6 Auto Detect 5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Auto DetectIPv6 Auto Config  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration3. Enter the router user name and password  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel IPv6 6to4 TunnelIPv6 Pass Through  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Pass Through  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 FixedIPv6 DHCP  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select DHCP The screen adjusts  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 PPPoEChange the MTU Size 4. Select ADVANCED Setup WAN Setup  To change the MTU sizeNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Specify Your Internet SettingsTable 2. Common MTU sizes ApplicationPrioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service4. Optimize Performance Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS Add Upstream QoS RulesOptimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of ServiceOptimize Performance  To enable upstream QoS 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS5. Select the Enable Upstream QoS Optimized for Gaming check box Add Upstream QoS Rules 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 Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup5. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box 6. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoSSet Up QoS for a MAC Address 9. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoSEdit an Upstream QoS Policy 7. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address To edit a QoS policy 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoSOptimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS Delete an Upstream QoS Policy To delete a QoS policy 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS To enable downstream QoS 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Downstream QoSAdd Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword Add a Downstream QoS Rule by Device To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup Downstream QoS To enable Universal Plug and Play Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play6. Type the advertisement period in minutes 7. Type the advertisement time to live in hopsWi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service  To disable WMM QoS8. Click the Apply button 4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup5. Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls Block Access to Your NetworkUse Keywords to Block Internet Sites Block Services from the Internet Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services 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 4. Select ADVANCED Security Access Control 5. Select the Turn on Access Control check boxUse Keywords to Block Internet Sites  To set 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 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notificationsAvoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer  To specify a trusted computer4. Select ADVANCED Security E-mail 5. Select the Turn Email Notification On check boxUSB Drive Requirements Access a USB Drive on the Network Control Access to the USB Drive Use FTP Within the NetworkRouter Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE VaultUSB Drive Requirements Access a USB Drive on the Network To connect a USB drive  To access the USB drive from a Mac 1. Select Go Connect to Server  To access the USB drive from a Windows computer1. Select Start Run  To map the USB device to a Windows network driveSet Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac 7. Select the GUID Partition Table or Master Boot Record radio buttonBack Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machined. Select the Wake for Wi-Fi network access check box Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of DataUse Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive 8. For the format, select Mac OS Extended Journaled To specify the USB access settings Control Access to the USB Drive7. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences 4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Advanced Settings Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default To set up FTP access Use FTP Within the NetworkView Network Folders on a USB Drive  To view network folders4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Advanced Settings Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive  To add a network folder4. Select ADVANCED ReadySHARE 6. Click the Create Network Folder buttonEdit a Network Folder on a USB Drive Approve USB Devices To edit a network folder  To approve USB devices4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup USB Settings Safely Remove a USB Drive6. Click the Approved Devices button 9. Select the Allow only approved devices check box4. Select USB Storage Basic Settings 7. Access the Router’s USB Drive Access the USB Drive Through the Internet Dynamic DNSYour Personal FTP Server Set Up Your Personal FTP Server Through the InternetAccess the USB Drive Through the Internet Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet To access the USB drive from a remote computer  To set up FTP access 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 Dynamic DNS Your Personal FTP ServerSet Up a New Dynamic DNS Account  To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS 5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box6. In the Service Provider list, select NETGEAR  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS 5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check boxSet Up Your Personal FTP Server Change the Dynamic DNS Settings To change your settings  To set up your personal account and use FTPSpecify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 8. Use the Router as a Media ServerPlay Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVoSpecify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings  To specify media server settingsPlay Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server 4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media Server To specify iTunes server settings  To set up the router to work with TiVo Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVod. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media Server 4. Select ADVANCED USB Storage Media Server To play videos 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To play music or view photos1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central Music, Photos, & Showcases Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router To copy TiVo files to a computer Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router2. Select an item to play or watch Use the Router as a Media ServerInstall the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility Use the Shared PrinterUse the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer Change NETGEAR USB Control Center SettingsInstall the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer  To install the driver and cable the printerDownload the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To download the utilityInstall the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To install the utilityUse the Shared Printer  To manually connect and print 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 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printerChange NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 2. Clear the Automatically execute when logging on Windows check box To change the language 1. Select Tools Configuration  To specify the time-out 1. Select Tools Configuration10. Specify Network Settings Disable LED Blinking or Turn off LEDs View WAN SettingsSet Up a Default DMZ Server Change the Router’s Device Name Change the LAN TCP/IP SettingsDisable LED Blinking or Turn off LEDs View WAN Settings To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup LED Control Settings4. 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 LAN TCP/IP Settings 4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup To change the LAN TCP/IP settings Change the Router’s Device Nameb. In the RIP Version list, select one of the following 4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN Setup Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router  To disable the DHCP server feature in the router5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box 4. Select ADVANCED Setup LAN SetupReserve LAN IP Addresses  To reserve an IP address To edit a reserved address entry  To delete a reserved address entryUse the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections Specify Basic WiFi Settings To use the WPS Wizard 4. Select ADVANCED WPS Wizard To specify basic wireless settings Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settingsSet Up a Guest Network  To set up a guest network4. Select Guest Network How the Router Manages Wireless Clients  To disable Airtime fairness4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings  To disable implicit BeamformingControl the Wireless Radios Use the WiFi On/Off ButtonEnable or Disable the Wireless Radios  To 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 Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point  To set up the router as an AP5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless AP Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode  To set up bridge mode5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Settings 7. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings buttonSet Up a Wireless Distribution System Base station access point Repeater access pointSet Up the Base Station  To set up the base stationSet Up a Repeater 5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function6. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box  To configure a NETGEAR router as a repeater7. 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 Update the Router Firmware Change the admin Password Recover the admin Password View Router StatusManage the Router Configuration File Remote Management 11. Manage Your NetworkUpdate the Router Firmware Change the admin Password To check for new firmware and update your router 4. Select ADVANCED Administration Router UpdateRecover the admin Password  To set the password for the user name admin4. Select ADVANCED Administration Set Password  To set up password recovery5. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box  To recover your passwordView Router Status  To view router status and usage information4. Click the ADVANCED tab Display Internet Port Statistics To display Internet port statistics Check the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection statusView Logs of Router Activity  To view logsMonitor Internet Traffic 4. Select ADVANCED Administration Logs To monitor Internet traffic 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Traffic Meter  To set up a static route Create Custom Static Routes4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Static Routes  To edit a static routeView Devices Currently on the Network  To delete a static route To view devices on the network 4. Select Attached DevicesManage the Router Configuration File Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings  To back up the router’s configuration settingsErase the Current Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot process To erase the configuration settings Remote Management4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Remote Management  To set up remote management5. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box  To use remote access 12. Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection Specify VPN Service in the RouterInstall OpenVPN Software on Your Computer Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and MediaSet Up a VPN Connection Specify VPN Service in the Router Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer To specify the VPN service 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup 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 Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and Media Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at HomeSet Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet serviceBlock VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To allow VPN clients to access only your home network4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup VPN Service C\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default To access your Internet service Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at HomeC\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default 13. Specify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server Set Up Port Triggering6. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server To forward specific incoming protocols Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service  To add a custom service5. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering 7. Click the Add Custom Service button4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port Triggering Edit a Port Forwarding Service To edit a port forwarding entry Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Make a Local Web Server PublicHow the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule  To delete a port forwarding entryAdd a Port Triggering Service Set Up Port Triggering To add a port triggering service Enable Port Triggering  To enable port triggering12. Click the Apply button 4. Select ADVANCED Advanced Setup Port Forwarding/Port TriggeringApplication 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 14. Troubleshooting Cannot Access the Internet Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Quick Tips Troubleshoot with the LEDs Cannot Log In to the RouterWireless Settings Network SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your NetworkStandard LED Behavior When the Router is Powered On Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber Troubleshoot with the LEDsWiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterLEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are 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 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router To ping the router from a Windows computer Pinging IP address with 32 bytes of dataTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Factory Settings Technical Specifications A. Supplemental InformationFactory Settings Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterTable 3. Factory default settings FeatureNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Table 3. Factory default settings continuedFeature Default behaviorTechnical Specifications Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterTable 4. R7000 Router specifications Feature