Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine | NETGEAR Model R7000

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router

Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault

Your router comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your home. Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the USB port on your router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup.

To back up your Windows computer:

1.Connect a USB HDD to a USB port on the router.

The blue, USB 3.0 port on the front of the router performs faster than the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of the router.

2.Install the genie app on each Windows computer.

To download the genie app, visit www.netgear.com/genie.

3.Download ReadySHARE Vault from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows computer.

4.Launch ReadySHARE Vault.

5.Use the dashboard or the Backup tab to set up and run your backup.

Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine

You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard drive that is connected to one of the router’s USB ports. You can access the connected USB hard drive from your Mac with a wired or wireless connection to your router.

Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac

NETGEAR recommends that you use a new USB HDD or format your old USB disk to do the Time Machine backup for the first time. Use a blank partition to prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine. The router supports GUID or MBR partitions.

To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitions:

1.Physically connect the USB hard drive to your Mac.

2.On your Mac, go to Spotlight (or the magnifying glass) at the top right of the screen and search for Disk Utility.

3.To format your USB drive, open the Disk Utility, click the Erase tab, and click the Erase button.

4.Click the Partition tab.

5.Click Partition Layout and set the number of partitions that you want to use.

6.Click the Options button. The Partition options display.

7.Select the GUID Partition Table or Master Boot Record radio button.

Share USB Drives Attached to the Router

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NETGEAR Model R7000 user manual Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault, Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine

Contents

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Control Access to the Internet Use the Router as a Media Server Manage Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Attach the Antennas Unpack Your Router To attach the antennas Top and Front Panels USB 3.0 port Rear Panel Router rear panel Position Your Router  To position your router Cable Your Router  To cable your router Connect to the Network Access the Router Wired Connection WiFi Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi network Types 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 language Access the Router with Netgear genie Apps  To use the genie app to access the router Specify Your Internet Settings  To use the Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Specify Your Internet Settings Specify 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 setup Select Internet Select Advanced Advanced Setup IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connectionSpecify IPv6 Internet Connections IPv6 Auto Detect Requirements for Entering IPv6 AddressesInternet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect IPv6 Auto Config Specify Your Internet Settings IPv6 6to4 Tunnel IPv6 Pass Through  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connectionInternet Connection Type list, select Pass Through  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 Fixed IPv6 Dhcp  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp serverInternet Connection Type list, select Dhcp Specify Your Internet Settings  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 PPPoE Change the MTU Size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the MTU size Common MTU sizes Optimize Performance Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS  To enable upstream QoS Add Upstream QoS Rules Select Advanced Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port Set Up QoS for a MAC Address From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address Edit an Upstream QoS Policy To edit a QoS policy Delete an Upstream QoS Policy Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS To delete a QoS policy  To enable downstream QoS Add a Downstream QoS Rule by Device Add Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword  To enable Universal Plug and Play Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service  To disable WMM QoS Control Access to the Internet  To set up Live Parental Controls Set Up Parental ControlsSelect Parental Controls Control Access to the Internet  To set up access control Block Access to Your NetworkClick the Take me to the status screen button Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites  To set block Internet sites Click the Add Keyword button Select Advanced Security Block Sites To delete keywords from the list  To block services Block Services from the InternetSelect Advanced Security Block Services  To schedule blocking Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and ServicesSelect Advanced Security Schedule Set Up Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notificationsAvoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer  To specify a trusted computer Control Access to the Internet Router USB Drive Requirements Access a USB Drive on the Network To connect a USB drive  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive Launch readyshareconnect.exe Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE VaultBack Up Mac Computers with Time Machine  To back up your Windows computer Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive Control Access to the USB Drive  To specify the USB access settings 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 folders Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive  To add a network folderSelect Advanced ReadySHARE Click the Create Network Folder button Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive Approve USB Devices To edit a network folder  To approve USB devices Select Advanced Advanced Setup USB Settings Safely Remove a USB DriveClick the Approved Devices button Select the Allow only approved devices check box Select USB Storage Basic Settings Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the Internet Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet Access the USB Drive Through the Internet To access the USB drive from a remote computer Access the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTP  To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer Dynamic DNS Your Personal FTP Server Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account Specify a DNS Account That You Already Have Netgear Set Up Your Personal FTP Server Change the Dynamic DNS Settings To change your settings Select Advanced Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Use the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings  To specify media server settingsPlay Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server Select Advanced USB Storage Media Server  To specify iTunes server settings Play music on a USB drive with iTunes  To set up the router to work with TiVo Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo  To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To copy TiVo files to a computer Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer  To install the driver and cable the printerDownload the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To download the utility Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To install the utility Use the Shared Printer  To manually connect and print 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 printer  To change the language Select Tools Configuration Change Netgear USB Control Center Settings To specify the time-out Select Tools Configuration Specify Network Settings Disable LED Blinking or Turn off LEDs View WAN Settings To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs Select Advanced Advanced Setup LED Control Settings Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Set Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings Change the Router’s Device Name RIP Version list, select one of the following Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router Reserve LAN IP Addresses  To reserve an IP address To edit a reserved address entry  To delete a reserved address entry Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections Specify Basic WiFi Settings To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard  To specify basic wireless settings Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settings Set Up a Guest Network  To set up a guest network Select Guest Network Airtime Fairness How the Router Manages Wireless ClientsImplicit Beamforming Control the Wireless Radios Use the WiFi On/Off ButtonEnable or Disable the Wireless Radios  To enable or disable the wireless radios Set Up a Wireless Schedule  To set up the wireless schedule Specify WPS Settings  To specify WPS Settings Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point  To set up the router as an AP Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode  To set up bridge mode Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Set Up a Wireless Distribution System Wireless repeating scenario Set Up the Base Station  To set up the base station Set Up a Repeater  To configure a Netgear router as a repeater Specify Network Settings 120 Specify Network Settings 121 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware Change the admin Password To check for new firmware and update your router Select Advanced Administration Router Update Recover the admin Password  To set the password for the user name adminSelect Advanced Administration Set Password  To set up password recovery View Router Status  To recover your password To view router status and usage information Click the Advanced tab Display Internet Port Statistics To display Internet port statistics Check the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection status View Logs of Router Activity  To view logs Monitor Internet Traffic Select Advanced Administration Logs To monitor Internet traffic Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter  To set up a static route Create Custom Static Routes Select Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes  To edit a static route View Devices Currently on the Network  To delete a static route To view devices on the network Select Attached Devices Back Up Settings Manage the Router Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings Erase the Current Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot process To erase the configuration settings Remote Management  To set up remote management  To use remote access Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection Specify VPN Service in the Router Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer To specify the VPN service Select Advanced Advanced Setup VPN Service Use VPN to Access Your Network 141 Use a VPN Tunnel  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 service Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To allow VPN clients to access only your home network Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home  To access your Internet service Specify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server  To forward specific incoming protocols  To add a custom service Add a Custom Port Forwarding ServiceClick the Add Custom Service button 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 entry Add a Port Triggering Service Set Up Port Triggering To add a port triggering service Enable Port Triggering  To enable port triggering Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Specify Internet Port Settings 155 Troubleshooting Wireless Settings Network SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Standard LED Behavior When the Router is Powered On Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber Troubleshoot with the LEDs WiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterLEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshoot PPPoE Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityTroubleshoot Internet Browsing Test the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility To ping the router from a Windows computer Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settings Supplemental Information 167 Technical Specifications R7000 Router specifications