User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Overview of the Router
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard
- Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
- Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection
- IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses
- Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection
- Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
- Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection
- Manage the MTU Size
- 4. Optimize Performance
- 5. Control Access to the Internet
- 6. Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
- USB Device Requirements
- Connect a USB Device to the Router
- Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
- Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
- Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault
- Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine
- Manage Access to a Storage Device
- Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
- View Network Folders on a Device
- Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device
- Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive
- Approve USB Devices
- Set Up NETGEAR Downloader
- Safely Remove a USB Device
- 7. Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
- 8. Use the Router as a Media Server
- 9. Share a USB Printer
- 10. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
- Manage the WAN Security Settings
- Set Up a Default DMZ Server
- Manage IGMP Proxying
- Manage NAT Filtering
- Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
- Manage the LAN IP Address Settings
- Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
- Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
- Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
- Change the Router’s Device Name
- Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes
- Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
- 11. Manage the WiFi Network Settings
- Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network
- Specify Basic WiFi Settings
- Change the WiFi Data Rate Settings
- Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
- Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
- Specify How the Router Manages WiFi Clients
- Control the WiFi Radios
- Set Up a WiFi Schedule
- Manage the WPS Settings
- Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point
- Use the Router in WiFi Bridge Mode
- 12. Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic
- Update the Firmware of the Router
- Change the admin Password
- Set Up Password Recovery
- Recover the admin Password
- Manage the Configuration File of the Router
- Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
- Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
- View the Status and Statistics of the Router
- Manage the Activity Log
- View Devices Currently on the Network
- Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
- Manage the Router Remotely
- Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App
- 13. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 14. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
- 15. Troubleshooting
- A. Supplemental Information
Set Up a Default DMZ Server............................................................................118
Manage IGMP Proxying.....................................................................................119
Manage NAT Filtering........................................................................................120
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway......................................................120
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings...............................................................121
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings.............................................122
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool...........................................................123
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses...............................................................124
Reserve a LAN IP Address...........................................................................125
Change a Reserved IP Address....................................................................125
Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry..........................................................126
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server......................................................................126
Change the Router’s Device Name....................................................................127
Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes.......................................................128
Set Up a Static Route....................................................................................128
Change a Static Route..................................................................................129
Remove a Static Route.................................................................................130
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group.......................................130
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group..................................................................131
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group.........................................................132
Chapter 11 Manage the WiFi Network Settings
Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network.................................................136
Use WPS With the Push Button Method.......................................................136
Use WPS With the PIN Method.....................................................................137
Specify Basic WiFi Settings...............................................................................138
Change the WiFi Data Rate Settings.................................................................141
Change the WiFi Password or Security Level....................................................142
Set Up a Guest WiFi Network............................................................................143
Specify How the Router Manages WiFi Clients.................................................144
Manage Airtime Fairness..............................................................................144
Manage Implicit Beamforming.......................................................................145
Manage MU-MIMO........................................................................................145
Control the WiFi Radios.....................................................................................146
Use the WiFi On/Off Button...........................................................................146
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios................................................................146
Set Up a WiFi Schedule.....................................................................................147
Manage the WPS Settings.................................................................................148
Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point.............................................................150
Use the Router in WiFi Bridge Mode..................................................................151
Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic
Update the Firmware of the Router....................................................................155
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router..........................................155
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router..............................156
Change the admin Password.............................................................................157
Set Up Password Recovery...............................................................................158
Recover the admin Password............................................................................158
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P