How the Router Manages Wireless Clients | NETGEAR R6700 specs

Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router

•Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the wireless access point broadcasts its name (SSID) to all wireless stations. Stations with no SSID can adopt the correct SSID for connections to this access point.

•Allow guests to see each other and access my local network. If this check box is selected, anyone who connects to this SSID can access your local network, not just the Internet.

6.Give the guest network a name.

The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main SSID.

7.Select a security option.

The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security, but some older computers and wireless devices cannot use it. NETGEAR recommends that you select the WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button. This setting protects your WiFi network and lets computers and wireless devices connect to the WiFi network by using either WPA2 or WPA security.

8.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

How the Router Manages Wireless Clients

A wireless client is any computer or wireless device that connects to the router’s WiFi network. The router uses airtime fairness and implicit beamforming to manage its wireless clients. These features are enabled by default, but you can disable them.

Airtime Fairness

Airtime fairness ensures that all clients receive equal time on the network. Network resources are divided by time, so if five clients are connected, they each get one-fifth of the network time. The advantage of this feature is that your slowest clients don’t control network responsiveness. This feature is enabled by default, but you can disable it.

To disable airtime fairness:

1.Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

Specify Network Settings

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NETGEAR R6700 user manual How the Router Manages Wireless Clients, Airtime Fairness,  To disable airtime fairness

Contents

Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Compliance SupportTrademarks 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 Top and Front Panels USB 3.0 port LED Rear Panel Position Your Router Following image shows how to cable your router Cable Your Router  To cable your router Connect to the Network Access the Router  To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  To find and select the WiFi network Netgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Types of LoginsUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Label  To use Netgear genie to set up your router  To log in to the router Change the LanguageLog In to the Router  To change the language Access the Router with Netgear genie App  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 an Internet Connection Without a Login Manually Set Up the Internet Connection To specify the Internet connection settings Specify Your Internet Settings Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setup Specify Your Internet Settings  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection Specify IPv6 Internet Connections Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection Requirements for Entering IPv6 AddressesInternet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection Specify Your Internet Settings Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection Internet Connection Type list, select 6to4 Tunnel Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection Internet Connection Type list, select Fixed Specify Your Internet Settings Set Up an IPv6 Dhcp Internet Connection  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet ConnectionInternet Connection Type list, select PPPoE Specify Your Internet Settings Maximum Transmission Unit Common MTU Sizes Select Advanced Setup WAN SetupChange the MTU Size  To change the MTU size Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 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 Optimize Performance Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet 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 Delete an Upstream QoS Policy  To delete a QoS policy  To enable downstream QoS Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS Add Downstream QoS Rules by Keyword  To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword Add a Downstream QoS Rule by Device  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 Control Access to Your NetworkClick 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 Block Services from the Internet  To block services Control Access to the Internet  To schedule blocking Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and ServicesAvoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer  To specify a trusted computer Set Up Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notifications Control Access to the Internet Router Access a USB Device on the Network USB Drive Requirements  To connect a USB device  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault  To back up your Windows computer Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a MacBack Up Mac Computers with Time Machine  To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitions Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive Select the Wake for Wi-Fi network access check boxType afp//routerlogin.net From the Apple menu, select System Preferences  To specify the USB access settings Control Access to the USB DriveSelect Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings  To set up FTP access Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by defaultUse FTP Within the Network View Network Folders on a USB Drive  To view or change network folders Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive  To add a network folder 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 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 set up an account Specify a DNS Account That You Already Use Netgear  To change your settings Set Up Your Personal FTP ServerChange the Dynamic DNS 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 SettingsPlay Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server  To specify iTunes server settings Play music on a USB drive with iTunes Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo  To set up the router to work with TiVoSelect 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 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer To install the driver and cable the printer  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 turn off automatic Netgear USB Control Center startup  To specify the time-out Select Tools Configuration Specify Network Settings  To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDsView WAN Settings Select Advanced Advanced Setup LED Control Settings Specify Network Settings 105 Set Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server Change the Router’s Device Name Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings To change the LAN TCP/IP settings  To change the router’s device name Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup 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 Edit a Reserved LAN IP Address  To edit a reserved address entry  To delete a reserved address entry Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi ConnectionsDelete a Reserved LAN IP Address  To use the WPS Wizard Specify Basic WiFi Settings  To specify basic wireless settings Specify Network Settings 115 Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settings  To set up a guest network Set Up a Guest NetworkSelect Guest Network  To disable airtime fairness How the Router Manages Wireless ClientsAirtime Fairness  To disable implicit Beamforming Control the Wireless RadiosSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Implicit Beamforming Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios Use the WiFi On/Off Button 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  To set up the router as an AP Use the Router as a Wireless Access PointSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode Router in bridge mode with an 802.11ac WiFi connection  To set up bridge mode Set Up a Wireless Distribution System Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Specify Network Settings 127 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 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 RecoverySelect Advanced Administration Set Password Select the Enable Password Recovery check box Recover the admin Password To set up password recovery  To recover your password  To view router status and usage information View Router StatusDisplay Internet Port Statistics  To display Internet port statistics Manage Your Network 136 Check the Internet Connection Status  To 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  To edit a static route Edit a Static RouterDelete a Static Router  To delete a static route  To view devices on the network View Devices Currently on the NetworkSelect Attached Devices  To back up the router’s configuration settings Manage the Router Configuration FileBack Up Settings Select Advanced Administration Backup Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Restore Configuration SettingsErase the Current Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the whole reboot process  To set up remote management Remote Management  To use remote access Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection  To specify the VPN service Specify VPN Service in the RouterInstall OpenVPN Software on Your Computer  To install VPN client software Use VPN to Access Your Network 151 NETGEAR-VPN Use a VPN Tunnel  To open 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  To allow VPN clients to access only your home network Block VPN Client Internet Access in the RouterUse a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home  To access your Internet service Use VPN to Access Your Network 157 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 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule Delete a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public  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 Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Specify Internet Port Settings 166 Troubleshooting Quick Tips Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Sequence to Restart Your Network Power LED Stays Amber Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered OnPower LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshoot with the LEDs LEDs Never Turn Off WiFi LED Is OffCannot Log In to the Router Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet  To check the WAN IP address Troubleshoot PPPoE  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Wireless ConnectivityChanges 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 Settings Factory default settings Supplemental Information 179 Technical Specifications R6700 router specifications