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1. 1 Hardware Setup Ge t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r r o u t e r The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next-generation WiFi at gigabit speeds. It offers the ultimate mobility for WiFi devices with speeds up to three times faster than 802.11n. Compatible with next-generation WiFi devices, and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g and n devices, it enables HD streaming throughout your home.
Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. Ethernet cable Power adapter Dual Band WiFi Router Power cord Figure 1. Check the package contents Your box contains the following items: • R6300 smart WiFi Router • AC power adapter and power cord (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
• • • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices to a minimum. Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, the base of a cordless phone, or 2.4 GHz cordless phone. Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs.
Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions LED Description Power • • • • • Internet • Solid green. The Internet connection is ready. • Solid amber. The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected. • Off. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem. Wireless • Solid blue. The wireless radio is operating in either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz mode. • Blinking: The router is in WPS mode. • Off. The wireless radios are off for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. USB Solid amber. The router is starting up.
Figure 3. Router, rear view See Factory Settings on page 115 for information about restoring factory settings. 2. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie 2 C o n ne ct i n g to th e rou ter This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information, and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the settings described here.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router: 1. Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Use NETGEAR genie after Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router. 1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top there is an Advanced tab that is used to access additional menus and screens.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network. See Guest Networks on page 28 for instructions on how to set up a guest network. Manual Method To connect manually: 1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your router.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. See the NETGEAR genie App User Manual for details about these products. Retrieve wireless password About genie Language Menu Dashboard (Click to view details) Support • Automatically repair common wireless network problems.
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10. Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Sequence to Restart Your Network Be sure to restart your network in this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router and computers. 3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes. 4. Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes. 5. Turn on the computers. Check Ethernet Cable Connections Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Troubleshooting with the LEDs After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is on. 2. Verify that the Power LED turns amber within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test is running. 3. After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following: • The Power LED is solid green. • The Internet LED is on.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the LEDs turn on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the LEDs stay on, there is a fault within the router. If all LEDs are still on 1 minute after power-up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings as explained in Restore the Factory Settings and Password on page 113.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Cannot Log In to the Router If you are unable to log in to the router from a computer on your local network, check the following: • • • • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the previous section. Make sure that your computer’s IP address is on the same subnet as the router.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit 4. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP. If your router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, you might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by restarting your network, as described in Sequence to Restart Your Network on page 106.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Troubleshoot PPPoE If you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Log in to the router. 2. Select Administration > Router Status. 3. Click Connection Status. If all of the steps indicate OK, then your PPPoE connection is up and working. If any of the steps indicate Failed, you can attempt to reconnect by clicking Connect. The router continues to attempt to connect indefinitely.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Changes Not Saved If the router does not save the changes you make in the router interface, check the following: • • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another screen or tab, or your changes are lost. Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. The changes might have occurred, but the old settings might be in the web browser’s cache.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Restore the Factory Settings and Password This section explains how to restore the factory settings, changing the router’s administration password back to password. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: • Use the Erase function of the router (see Erase on page 78). • Use the Reset button on the back of the router. See Factory Settings on page 115.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the link LEDs are on for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router. • Wrong network configuration Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer.
A. Supplemental Information A This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit. Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least 7 seconds. The router resets, and returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table. Table 4.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 4. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default behavior Local network DHCP starting IP address (LAN) continued DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.2 Firewall Wireless Firewall 192.168.1.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Technical Specifications Table 5. R6300 Router specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power adapter • • • • Dimensions Dimensions: 205 x 255 x 77 mm (8.07 x 10.04 x 3.03 in) Weight Weight: 654 g (1.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 5. R6300 Router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz 2.412–2.462 GHz (US) 2.412–2.472 GHz (Japan) 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 5 GHz 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz (US) 5.18–5.24 GHz (Europe ETSI) 802.
B. Notification of Compliance NE TG E AR D u a l Ba n d - W ir e l e ss B Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR Inc.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk [Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This device is a 2.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit • For product available in the US/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. • This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (R6300 WiFi Router 802.
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters).
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