Join Your Wireless Network, Manual Method | NETGEAR R6300 specification

R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router

Join Your Wireless Network

You can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. For information about how to set up a guest network, see Set Up a Guest Network on page 27.

Manual Method

With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password to connect.

To connect manually:

1.On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless connections.

This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.

2.Look for your network and select it.

The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the router label. If you changed these settings, look for the network name that you used.

3.Enter the router password and click Connect.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its password. Instead, press a button or enter a PIN. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect.

Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA wireless security.

To use WPS to join the wireless network:

1.Press the WPS button on the side of the router.

2.Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device.

The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network password and connects you to the wireless network.

Getting Started

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Contents

September 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Support Contents USB Storage Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting to know your router Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router Hardware Features Front and Side Panels WiFi On/Off button WPS button USB 2.0 port LEDs Label Rear Panel Position Your Router Getting Started Connecting to the router Login and Access Router Setup PreparationWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp  To use Netgear genie to set up your router Netgear genie Setup  To upgrade the firmware Use Netgear genie after InstallationUpgrade the Firmware Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Dashboard Basic Home Screen Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Join Your Wireless Network To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual Method Genie mobile app home screen Getting Started Netgear genie App and Mobile genie App Your Internet connection and WiFi network Netgear genie Basic Settings Internet Setup Internet IP Address Internet Setup Screen FieldsInternet Service Provider. PPPoE or PPPoA Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental Controls R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Click the Take me to the status screen button Basic Wireless Settings R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Security Options Wireless Settings Screen Fields  To change the WPA settings Select Basic Wireless Settings Set Up a Guest Network  To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest Network  To go to the Attached Devices screen View Attached Devices Netgear genie Advanced Home Specifying custom settings Netgear genie Advanced Home Screen Internet Connection Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard Select Advanced Setup Wizard WAN Setup Default DMZ Server Common MTU sizes Change the MTU Size  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup LAN Setup  To change the LAN settings Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings Use Router as Dhcp Server Role of the Router as a Dhcp Server Set Up Address Reservation WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections Push Button Quality of Service QoS SetupWMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications  To disable WMM QoS Select Advanced Setup QoS Setup Set Up QoS for Internet Access R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Click the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a Router LAN Port Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy  To edit or delete a QoS policy Select Advanced QoS Setup Device USB Storage  To connect a USB storage device USB Drive RequirementsConnect a USB Storage Device to the Router  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive Access the USB Storage DeviceSafely Remove a USB Drive  To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer  To access the USB drive from a remote computer Share Photos Share FilesStore Files in a Central Location for Printing  To share files with your friends and family Share Large Files over the Internet View a USB Device Attached to the Router Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings  To add a network folder Select Advanced ReadySHARE Available Network Folders  To edit a network folder Select Advanced ReadySHARE Click Create Network Folder Select the Allow only approved devices check box Specify Approved USB Devices Media Server Settings  To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows TiVo SupportUse ReadyDLNA to Play Media from Your Network on TiVo  To copy TiVo Files onto a computer ReadySHARE Printer Setting up and managing a shared USB printer ReadySHARE Printer Utility Set Up the ReadySHARE Printer Utility To set up ReadySHARE Printer  To install the Netgear USB Control Center Install the Netgear USB Control Center R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router  To set up the Netgear USB Control Center Set Up the Netgear USB Control Center  To configure the Netgear USB Control Center Configure the Netgear USB Control Center Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs Select Tools Configuration R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router  To launch the Netgear USB Control Center Launch the Netgear USB Control Center  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer Security Customizing the firewall settings  To delete a keyword or domain Keyword Blocking of Http TrafficClick Delete Keyword  To specify a trusted computer Block Services Port Filtering 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 Click the Add Custom Service button Add a Custom Service Click Edit Service or Delete Service Set Up Port TriggeringEdit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Make a Local Web Server Public Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router  To schedule blocking Select Advanced Security Schedule Schedule Blocking Set Up Security Event Email Notifications Managing your network Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware Router Information View Router StatusInternet Port LAN Port Show Statistics Button Connection Status Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz  To view logs Select Advanced Administration Logs View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Back Up Settings Manage the Configuration FileRestore Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot process Erase the Current Configuration Settings Change the Password  To recover your password Password Recovery Setting up unique situations Advanced Settings Control the Wireless Radio Advanced Wireless Settings  To configure and enable the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless ScheduleView or Change WPS Settings Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address  To set up the router as an AP Wireless Access Point APSelect the Turn Access Control On check box Select Advanced Wireless AP  To set up bridge mode Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Distribution System WDS  To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station  To configure the router as a repeater Set Up a Repeater Dynamic DNS Static Routes Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To edit or delete a static route Remote Management  To turn on Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play IPv6 Auto Detect Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses IPv6 Auto Config IPv6 6to4 Tunnel 110  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connectionIPv6 Pass Through IPv6 Fixed IPv6 Dhcp  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server IPv6 PPPoE  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection 114 Traffic Meter 116 Troubleshooting Network Settings Wireless SettingsQuick Tips Troubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Stays Amber Power LED Is Off or BlinkingLEDs Never Turn Off Internet LEDs Is Off Cannot Log In to the Router WiFi LED Is Off Cannot Access the Internet 122 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Troubleshoot PPPoE Changes Not Saved Wireless Connectivity  To ping the router from a Windows computer Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory default settings Factory Settings 129 R6300v2 Router specifications Technical Specifications Notification of Compliance Netgear Dual Band Wireless Industry Canada Avertissement