Hardware Setup | NETGEAR R6700 specs

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1. Hardware Setup

The Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router delivers combined WiFi connection speeds up to AC1750 (450 Mbps1 at 2.4 GHz 802.11n and 1300 Mbps2 at 5 GHz 802.11ac). Nighthawk is ideal for bandwidth-hungry activities such as online gaming and video streaming, powered by a dual-core 1 GHz processor. High-powered amplifiers with antennas provide WiFi coverage anywhere around your home, inside or out.

For gamers, Nighthawk supports upstream Quality of Service (QoS) optimized for online game play with game consoles like Xbox. For uninterrupted HD streaming media, Nighthawk features downstream QoS to identify and prioritize streaming traffic from websites like Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu Plus.

Nighthawk provides fast central storage, backup, and streaming to every device in your home with the USB 3.0 port (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Sharing content across your network is easy, whether you’re accessing stored photos and music or printing wirelessly. Stream your stored media files anywhere on the network to DLNA screens. Share your music to AirPlay-compatible devices from the USB hard drive connected to the router. Use the free NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault app to back up your Windows computers to a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Unpack Your Router

•Attach the Antennas

•Top and Front Panels

•Rear Panel

•Position Your Router

•Cable Your Router

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.

1.Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps.

2.Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when you are connecting to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices.

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NETGEAR R6700 user manual Hardware Setup

Contents

Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Optimize Performance Use the Router as a Media Server Manage Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup  To attach the antennas Unpack Your RouterAttach 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 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 App  To use the genie app to access the router Specify Your Internet Settings Select Advanced Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard  To specify the Internet connection settings Manually Set Up the Internet ConnectionSpecify an Internet Connection Without a Login 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 Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect Requirements for Entering IPv6 AddressesUse Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection 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 Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection To set up a fixed 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 Internet Connection Type list, select PPPoE Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection Specify Your Internet Settings Maximum Transmission Unit Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Change the MTU SizeCommon MTU Sizes  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  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Set Up QoS for Applications and Online GamingSelect Advanced Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS 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  To edit a QoS policy Edit an Upstream QoS PolicyFrom the Priority Category list, select MAC Address 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 Select Parental Controls Set Up Parental Controls To set up Live Parental Controls Control Access to the Internet Click the Take me to the status screen button Control Access to Your Network To set up access control  To block Internet sites Select the Turn on Access Control check boxUse Keywords to Block Internet Sites  To delete keywords from the list Delete Keywords from the List to Be BlockedSelect Advanced Security Block Sites Block Services from the Internet  To block services Control Access to the Internet Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer To schedule blocking  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 Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac Back Up Mac Computers with Time MachinePrepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data  To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitions Select the Wake for Wi-Fi network access check box Type afp//routerlogin.netUse Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive From the Apple menu, select System Preferences Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings Control Access to the USB Drive To specify the USB access settings Use FTP Within the Network Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default To set up FTP access 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  To edit a network folder Edit a Network Folder on a USB DriveClick the Create Network Folder button  To approve USB devices Select Advanced Advanced Setup USB SettingsApprove USB Devices  To remove a USB disk drive safely Safely Remove a USB DriveSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Share USB Drives Attached to the Router Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the Internet  To access the USB drive from a remote computer Access the USB Drive Through the InternetSet Up FTP Access Through the Internet 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 Set Up Your Personal FTP Server Change the Dynamic DNS Settings To change your settings  To set up your personal account and use FTP Use the Router as a Media Server Play Music from a USB Drive with iTunes Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings To specify media server settings  To specify iTunes server settings Play music on a USB drive with iTunes Select Advanced USB Storage Media Server  To set up the router to work with TiVoPlay 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 turn off automatic Netgear USB Control Center startup Change Netgear USB Control Center Settings To change the language Select Tools Configuration  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 Specify Network Settings 105 Set Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings  To change the LAN TCP/IP settingsChange 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 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 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections Delete a Reserved LAN IP Address To delete a reserved address entry  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 Select Guest Network Set Up a Guest Network To set up a guest network Airtime Fairness How the Router Manages Wireless Clients To disable airtime fairness Control the Wireless Radios Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings To disable implicit Beamforming Implicit Beamforming  To enable or disable the wireless radios Use the WiFi On/Off ButtonEnable or Disable the Wireless Radios Set Up a Wireless Schedule  To set up the wireless schedule Specify WPS Settings  To specify WPS Settings Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point To set up the router as an 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  To check for new firmware and update your router Update the Router FirmwareChange the admin Password Select Advanced Administration Set Password Set Up Password Recovery To set the password for the user name admin Recover the admin Password  To set up password recoverySelect the Enable Password Recovery check box  To recover your password View Router Status Display Internet Port Statistics To view router status and usage information  To display Internet port statistics Manage Your Network 136 Check the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection status  To view logs Select Advanced Administration LogsView Logs of Router Activity  To monitor Internet traffic Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic MeterMonitor Internet Traffic Create Custom Static Routes  To set up a static route Edit a Static Router Delete a Static Router To edit a static route  To delete a static route Select Attached Devices View Devices Currently on the Network To view devices on the network Manage the Router Configuration File Back Up Settings To back up the router’s configuration settings Select Advanced Administration Backup Settings Restore Configuration Settings Erase the Current Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up 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 Specify VPN Service in the Router Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer To specify the VPN service  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  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at HomeSet Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home 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 Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server  To forward specific incoming protocols Click the Add Custom Service button Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service To add a custom service 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  To add a port triggering service Set Up Port TriggeringAdd a Port Triggering Service Specify Internet Port Settings 164 Enable Port Triggering  To enable port triggeringClear the Disable Port Triggering check box Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Specify Internet Port Settings 166 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  To check the WAN IP address Troubleshoot PPPoE  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility  To ping the router from a Windows computer Test the LAN Path to Your RouterTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Troubleshooting 176 Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settings Supplemental Information 179 Technical Specifications R6700 router specifications