Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login | NETGEAR R7000

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000

For the other sections in this screen, the default settings usually work, but you can change them.

8.For the Internet IP Address setting, select one of the following radio buttons:

•Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses.

•Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your router connects.

9.For the Domain Name Server (DNS) Address setting, select one of the following radio buttons:

•Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address.

•Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.

10.For the Router MAC Address setting, select one of the following radio buttons:

•Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.

•Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the ISP allows.

•Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.

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

12.Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.

If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Chapter 14, Troubleshooting.

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login

To view or change the basic Internet setup:

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.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

Specify Your Internet Settings

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NETGEAR R7000 user manual Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login,  To view or change the basic Internet setup

Contents

November 2013 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 Compliance Contents Control Access to the Internet Use the Router as a Media Server Use VPN to Access Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup  To attach the antennas Unpack Your RouterAttach the Antennas USB 3.0 port Top and Front Panels Router rear panel Rear Panel  To position your router Position Your Router  To cable your router Cable Your Router Connect to the Network Access the Router  To find and select the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network Label Types of LoginsUse an Internet Browser to Access the Router Netgear genie Automatic Internet Setup  To use Netgear genie to set up your router  To change the language Change the LanguageLog In to the Router  To log in to the router  To use the genie app to access the router Access the Router with Netgear genie Apps 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  To view or change the basic Internet setup Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login Select Internet Specify IPv6 Internet Connections  To set up an IPv6 Internet connectionSelect Advanced Advanced Setup IPv6 Internet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect Requirements for Entering IPv6 AddressesIPv6 Auto Detect IPv6 Auto Config Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection Type list, select Pass Through  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connectionIPv6 Pass Through IPv6 Fixed  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection Internet Connection Type list, select Dhcp  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp serverIPv6 Dhcp Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 IPv6 PPPoE  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection Change the MTU Size  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup 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  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Set Up QoS for Applications and Online GamingSelect Advanced Setup QoS Setup Upstream QoS 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  To delete a QoS policy Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoSDelete an Upstream QoS Policy  To enable downstream QoS  To add a downstream QoS rule by keyword Add Downstream QoS Rules by KeywordAdd a Downstream QoS Rule by Device Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play  To enable Universal Plug and Play  To disable WMM QoS Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service Control Access to the Internet Select Parental Controls Set Up Parental Controls To set up Live Parental Controls Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 Click the Take me to the status screen button Block Access to Your Network To set up access control  To set block Internet sites Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites  To delete keywords from the list Select Advanced Security Block Sites Select Advanced Security Block Services Block Services from the Internet To block services Select Advanced Security Schedule Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services To schedule blocking  To specify a trusted computer Set Up Security Event Email Notifications To set up email notifications Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 Share USB Drives Attached to Router  To connect a USB drive Access a USB Drive on the NetworkUSB Drive Requirements Launch readyshareconnect.exe  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive  To back up your Windows computer Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a MacBack Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard Drive Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data  To specify the USB access settings Control Access to the USB Drive Network Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings  To view network folders  To set up FTP accessUse FTP Within the Network View Network Folders on a USB Drive Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced Settings Click the Create Network Folder button Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive To add a network folder Select Advanced ReadySHARE  To approve USB devices Edit a Network Folder on a USB DriveApprove USB Devices  To edit a network folder  To remove a USB disk drive safely Select Advanced Advanced Setup USB SettingsSafely Remove a USB Drive Select the Allow only approved devices check box Select USB Storage Basic Settings 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  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 Have  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account Netgear Select Advanced Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Set Up Your Personal FTP ServerChange the Dynamic DNS Settings  To change your settings Use the Router as a Media Server Select Advanced USB Storage Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings To specify 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  To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To copy TiVo files to a computer Share a USB Printer  To download the utility Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer To install the driver and cable the printer Download the ReadySHARE Printer 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 specify the time-out Select Tools Configuration Change Netgear USB Control Center Settings To change the language Select Tools Configuration Specify Network Settings  To view the WAN settings View WAN Settings  To set up a default DMZ server Set Up a Default DMZ Server  To change the router’s device name Change the LAN TCP/IP SettingsSelect Advanced Setup LAN Setup Change the Router’s Device Name  To change the LAN TCP/IP settings Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router  To reserve an IP address  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the routerReserve LAN IP Addresses  To use the WPS Wizard Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections To edit a reserved address entry  To delete a reserved address entry  To specify basic wireless settings Specify Basic WiFi Settings 104 WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Change the WiFi Security Option To change the WPA settings Mbps  To set up a guest network Set Up a Guest Network Select Guest Network Implicit Beamforming How the Router Manages Wireless ClientsAirtime Fairness  To enable or disable the wireless radios Control the Wireless RadiosUse the WiFi On/Off Button 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  To set up bridge mode Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button Wireless repeating scenario Set Up a Wireless Distribution System  To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station  To configure a Netgear router as a repeater Set Up a Repeater 119 120 Manage Your Network Select Advanced Administration Router Update Update the Router FirmwareChange the admin Password  To check for new firmware and update your router  To set up password recovery Recover the admin Password To set the password for the user name admin Select Advanced Administration Set Password  To view router status and usage information  To recover your passwordView Router Status  To display Internet port statistics Display Internet Port Statistics  To check the Internet connection status Check the Internet Connection Status  To view logs View Logs of Router Activity  To monitor Internet traffic Select Advanced Administration LogsMonitor Internet Traffic Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter Create Custom Static Routes  To set up a static route  To edit a static route Select Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes Select Attached Devices View Devices Currently on the Network To delete a static route  To view devices on the network Restore Configuration Settings Manage the Router Configuration FileBack Up Settings Remote Management Erase the Current Configuration SettingsDo not interrupt the reboot process  To erase the configuration settings  To set up remote management  To use remote access Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection Select Advanced Advanced Setup VPN Service Specify VPN Service in the RouterInstall OpenVPN Software on Your Computer  To specify the VPN service 140 Use a VPN Tunnel  To open a VPN tunnel  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and MediaUse VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To allow VPN clients to access only your home network Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router  To access your Internet service Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home Specify Internet Port Settings  To forward specific incoming protocols Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server Click the Add Custom Service button Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service To add a custom service  To edit a port forwarding entry Edit a Port Forwarding Service  To delete a port forwarding entry Delete a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule  To add a port triggering service Set Up Port TriggeringAdd a Port Triggering Service  To enable port triggering Enable Port Triggering Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box 154 Troubleshooting Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick Tips LEDs Never Turn Off Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber Troubleshoot with the LEDs Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off WiFi LED Is OffCannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet 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 166 R7000 Router specifications Technical Specifications