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Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router
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R6700
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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Password
Factory default settings
Login
Wired Connection
Restore Configuration Settings
Control Access to the Internet
Hardware Setup
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Nighthawk
AC1750 Smart WiFi Router
Model R6700
User Manual
July 2014
202-11361-01
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
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Contents
Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router
Compliance
Support
Trademarks
Contents
Optimize Performance
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
USB 3.0 port
Top and Front Panels
LED
Position Your Router
Rear Panel
Cable Your Router
Following image shows how to cable your router
To cable your router
Connect to the Network Access the Router
WiFi Connection
Wired Connection
To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network
To find and select the WiFi network
Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router
Types of Logins
Netgear genie Automatic Internet Setup
Label
To use Netgear genie to set up your router
Log In to the Router
Change the Language
To log in to the router
To change the language
To use the genie app to access the router
Access the Router with Netgear genie App
Specify Your Internet Settings
To use the Setup Wizard
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
Select Advanced Setup Wizard
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
To specify the Internet connection settings
Specify Your Internet Settings
To view or change the basic Internet setup
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login
Specify Your Internet Settings
Specify IPv6 Internet Connections
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection
Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses
Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection
Specify Your Internet Settings
Internet Connection Type list, select 6to4 Tunnel
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection
Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection
To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection
Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection
To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection
Internet Connection Type list, select Fixed
Specify Your Internet Settings
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server
Set Up an IPv6 Dhcp Internet Connection
To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection
Internet Connection Type list, select PPPoE
Specify Your Internet Settings
Maximum Transmission Unit
Change the MTU Size
Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup
Common MTU Sizes
To change the MTU size
Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Common MTU sizes
Optimize Performance
Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS
Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service
Add Upstream QoS Rules
To enable upstream QoS
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
Optimize Performance
From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port
Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port
Set Up QoS for a MAC Address
From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address
Edit an Upstream QoS Policy
To edit a QoS policy
To delete a QoS policy
Delete an Upstream QoS Policy
Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS
To enable downstream QoS
To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword
Add Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword
Add a Downstream QoS Rule by Device
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
To enable 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 Controls
Select Parental Controls
Control Access to the Internet
To set up access control
Control Access to Your Network
Click the Take me to the status screen button
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
Select the Turn on Access Control check box
To block Internet sites
Select Advanced Security Block Sites
Delete Keywords from the List to Be Blocked
To delete keywords from the list
To block services
Block Services from the Internet
Control Access to the Internet
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
To schedule blocking
To specify a trusted computer
To set up email notifications
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
Control Access to the Internet
Router
USB Drive Requirements
Access a USB Device on the Network
To map the USB device to a Windows network drive
To connect a USB device
To back up your Windows computer
Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault
Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine
Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data
To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitions
Type afp//routerlogin.net
Select the Wake for Wi-Fi network access check box
Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive
From the Apple menu, select System Preferences
To specify the USB access settings
Control Access to the USB Drive
Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings
To set up FTP access
Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default
Use FTP Within the Network
To view or change network folders
View Network Folders on a USB Drive
To add a network folder
Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive
Click the Create Network Folder button
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive
To edit a network folder
Approve USB Devices
Select Advanced Advanced Setup USB Settings
To approve USB devices
Select the Allow only approved devices check box
Safely Remove a USB Drive
To remove a USB disk drive safely
Share USB Drives Attached to the Router
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
To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer
Access the USB Drive Through the Internet with FTP
Your Personal FTP Server
Dynamic DNS
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account
Specify a DNS Account That You Already Use
To set up Dynamic DNS if you already set up an account
Netgear
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
Set Up Your Personal FTP Server
To change your settings
To set up your personal account and use FTP
Use the Router as a Media Server
To specify media server settings
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server
Play music on a USB drive with iTunes
To specify iTunes server settings
Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo
To set up the router to work with TiVo
Select Advanced USB Storage Media Server
To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows
To copy TiVo files to a computer
Share a USB Printer
To install the driver and cable the printer
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
To download the utility
To install the utility
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
To manually connect and print
Use the Shared Printer
To view or change the status
View or Change the Status of a Printer
To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
To change the language Select Tools Configuration
Change Netgear USB Control Center Settings
To turn off automatic Netgear USB Control Center startup
To specify the time-out Select Tools Configuration
Specify Network Settings
View WAN Settings
Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs
Select Advanced Advanced Setup LED Control Settings
Specify Network Settings 105
To set up a default DMZ server
Set Up a Default DMZ Server
To change the LAN TCP/IP settings
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
Change the Router’s Device Name
To change the router’s device name
Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup
Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns
To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router
Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router
To reserve an IP address
Reserve LAN IP Addresses
To edit a reserved address entry
Edit a Reserved LAN IP Address
Delete a Reserved LAN IP Address
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
To delete a reserved address entry
To use the WPS Wizard
To specify basic wireless settings
Specify Basic WiFi Settings
Specify Network Settings 115
To change the WPA settings
Change the WiFi Security Option
To set up a guest network
Set Up a Guest Network
Select Guest Network
To disable airtime fairness
How the Router Manages Wireless Clients
Airtime Fairness
Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings
Control the Wireless Radios
To disable implicit Beamforming
Implicit Beamforming
Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios
Use the WiFi On/Off Button
To enable or disable the wireless radios
To set up the wireless schedule
Set Up a Wireless Schedule
To specify WPS Settings
Specify WPS Settings
To set up the router as an AP
Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point
Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP
Router in bridge mode with an 802.11ac WiFi connection
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
Specify Network Settings 127
To set up the base station
Set Up the Base Station
To configure a Netgear router as a repeater
Set Up a Repeater
Specify Network Settings 130
Manage Your Network
Change the admin Password
Update the Router Firmware
To check for new firmware and update your router
To set the password for the user name admin
Set Up Password Recovery
Select Advanced Administration Set Password
To set up password recovery
Recover the admin Password
Select the Enable Password Recovery check box
To recover your password
Display Internet Port Statistics
View Router Status
To view router status and usage information
To display Internet port statistics
Manage Your Network 136
To check the Internet connection status
Check the Internet Connection Status
View Logs of Router Activity
Select Advanced Administration Logs
To view logs
Monitor Internet Traffic
Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter
To monitor Internet traffic
Create Custom Static Routes
To set up a static route
Delete a Static Router
Edit a Static Router
To edit a static route
To delete a static route
To view devices on the network
View Devices Currently on the Network
Select Attached Devices
Back Up Settings
Manage the Router Configuration File
To back up the router’s configuration settings
Select Advanced Administration Backup Settings
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
Restore Configuration Settings
To restore configuration settings that you backed up
Do not interrupt the whole reboot process
Remote Management
To set up remote management
To use remote access
Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set Up a VPN Connection
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer
Specify VPN Service in the Router
To specify the VPN service
To install VPN client software
Use VPN to Access Your Network 151
NETGEAR-VPN
To open a VPN tunnel
Use a VPN Tunnel
Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and Media
Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
To allow VPN clients to access only your home network
To access your Internet service
Use VPN to Access Your Network 157
Specify Internet Port Settings
To forward specific incoming protocols
Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
To add a custom service
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
Click the Add Custom Service button
To edit a port forwarding entry
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
Application Example Make a Local Web Server Public
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
How 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
Specify Internet Port Settings 164
To enable port triggering
Enable Port Triggering
Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box
Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
Specify Internet Port Settings 166
Troubleshooting
Network Settings
Wireless Settings
Quick Tips
Sequence to Restart Your Network
Power LED Is Off or Blinking
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On
Power LED Stays Amber
Troubleshoot with the LEDs
Cannot Log In to the Router
WiFi LED Is Off
LEDs Never Turn Off
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off
To check the WAN IP address
Cannot Access the Internet
To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection
Troubleshoot PPPoE
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
Wireless Connectivity
Changes Not Saved
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
To ping the router from a Windows computer
Troubleshooting 176
Supplemental Information
Factory default settings
Factory Settings
Supplemental Information 179
R6700 router specifications
Technical Specifications
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