R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router User Manual September 2013 202-11202-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front and Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Role of the Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Set Up Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Schedule Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Chapter 8 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Power LED Is Off or Blinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Hardware Setup Get t ing to kno w yo ur r out er 1 The NETGEAR R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router with AC1750 dual band delivers the world's faster WiFi. With AC1750 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds, this router offers ultimate performance in wireless coverage for large homes. The R6300v2 comes with a dual-core 800 MHz processor with enough processing power to provide you with the best performance, and comes with two USB ports for connecting a hard drive or printer; including one USB 3.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. Ethernet cable with internal shielding Smart WiFi Router Power adapter Figure 1. Check the package contents Your box contains these items: • R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable with internal shielding • Installation guide If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Front and Side Panels The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. WiFi On/Off button WPS button USB 2.0 port LEDs Figure 2. Router front and side view Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions LED Description Power • • • • • Solid amber. The router is starting up. Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. Solid green. The router is ready. Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. Visit www.netgear.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router on. If this LED is off, the wireless radios are turned off and you cannot connect wirelessly to the router. • WPS button. You can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to your wireless network. The Wireless LED blinks blue when the router is trying to add the wireless device or computer. The LED stays solid blue when wireless security is enabled in the router. Rear Panel The rear panel has the connections and buttons shown in the following figure.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Position Your Router The router lets you access your network from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range.
2. 2 Getting Started C onnec ting to th e ro ut er This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 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.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation with basic setup 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. 2. Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on the label. 3. Launch your Internet browser.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router If the router does not connect to the Internet: 1. Review your settings. Make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. 2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. 3. Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi 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 and change the settings. The left column has menus. You can use the ADVANCED tab to access more menus and screens. Language Dashboard (Click to view details) Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more) Help Figure 5.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Join Your Wireless Network You can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. For information about how to set up a guest network, see Set Up a Guest Network on page 27. Manual Method With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password to connect. To connect manually: 1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless connections. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area. 2.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 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 the genie apps. Retrieve wireless password About genie Language Menu Dashboard (Click to view details) Support Figure 6. genie app dashboard The genie app can help you with the following: • Automatically repair common wireless network problems.
3. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Your I ntern et con ne ction and W iFi net wor k 3 This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Parental Controls • Basic Wireless Settings • Set Up a Guest Network • View Attached Devices For information about the ReadySHARE feature on the BASIC Home tab, see Chapter 5, USB Storage and Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change basic ISP information. Note: You can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. See Internet Connection Setup Wizard on page 31. To view or change the basic Internet setup: 1. From the Home screen, select Internet. Scroll to view more settings The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet connection requires a login. 2.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen. The fields that display in this screen depend on whether tan ISP login is required. Does Your Internet connection require a login? Select either Yes or No. These fields display when no login is required: • Account Name (If required).
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address that the router uses on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your router to use your computer’s MAC address (also called cloning). • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts. 4. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to proceed. Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. 5. Select the radio button that applies to you and click Next. • If you already have an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. • If you do not have an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays: 6. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next. 7. Click the Take me to the status screen button. Parental controls are now set up for the router. The dashboard shows Parental Controls as Enabled. Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup. The router comes with preset security.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it. If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless security settings, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Settings Screen Fields You can use this screen to view or change the wireless network settings and the security option. Enable SSID Broadcast. This feature allows the router to broadcast its SSID so wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear this check box, and click Apply. Enable Wireless Isolation.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router WPA uses a passphrase for authentication and to generate the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and works with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points. WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA-PSK.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router To set up a guest network: 1. Select BASIC > Guest Network. 2. Select any of the following wireless settings: Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled, and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile. Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the wireless access point broadcasts its name (SSID) to all wireless stations.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router View Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network. To go to the Attached Devices screen: 1. From the BASIC Home screen, select Attached Devices. Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. The following information is displayed: • # (number). The order in which the device joined the network. • IP Address.
4. NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home S pecifying cu sto m se t t ings This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home Screen • Internet Connection Setup Wizard • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Some selections on the ADVANCED Home screen are described in separate chapters: • USB Storage. See Chapter 5, USB Storage. • Security. See Chapter 7, Security. • Administration. See Chapter 8, Administration.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home Screen The genie ADVANCED Home dashboard presents status information. The content is the same as what is on the Router Status screen available from the Administration menu. See View Router Status on page 83. Internet Connection Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. To view or change the WAN settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. Specify the following settings: • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router it allows your router to be discovered. Do not select this check box unless you have a specific reason. • Disable IGMP Proxying. IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, you can select this check box to disable it. • MTU Size (in bytes).
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Type the IP address. 4. Click the Apply button. Your change takes effect. Change the MTU Size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Table 2. Common MTU sizes (continued) MTU Application 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) 1468 Used in some DHCP environments. 1460 Usable by AOL if you do not have large email attachments, for example. 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. 1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL. 576 Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs. To change the MTU size: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. 2.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router To change the LAN settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 2. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following section, LAN Setup Screen Settings. 3. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved. LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup • IP Address. The LAN IP address of the router. • IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the router.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router - RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting. Use Router as DHCP Server For most home networks, this check box is selected so that the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. • Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the router. • Ending IP Address.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Click the Apply button. 4. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the router. Set Up Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 2. Click Next. 3. Select the radio button for the setup method that you want to use, and follow the steps. • Push Button. a. Either click the WPS button on this screen, or press the WPS button on the router. • b. Within two minutes, go to the wireless client and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password. PIN Number. The screen adjusts. a. Enter the client security PIN. b. Click Next. c.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router the client running that application have to have WMM enabled. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS, are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video. WMM QoS is enabled by default. To disable WMM QoS: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. 2. Clear the Enable WMM check box 3. Click the Apply button.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router The QoS Priority Rule list displays. 4. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click the Add Priority Rule button. 5. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game. 6. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. A list of applications or games displays. 7. Scroll and select Add a New Application, or Add a New Game, as applicable. 8.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router QoS for a Router LAN Port To create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the router’s LAN ports: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. 2. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box. 3. Click the Setup QoS Rule button. 4. Click the Add Priority Rule button. 5. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port. 6. From the QoS Policy for list, select the LAN port. 7.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 4. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address. 5. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select its radio button. The information from the MAC Device List populates the policy name, MAC Address, and Device Name fields. If the device does not appear in the MAC Device List, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, fill in these fields. 6.
5. USB Storage A ccessin g a nd Con figur ing a USB St or age Device 5 This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your router. The USB port on the router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives, or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the router USB port.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router USB Drive Requirements The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives that the router supports, go to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare Note:Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device. Such USB devices do not work with the router.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router For best USB hard drive access speed, use the blue USB 3.0 port on the back of the router. If you want to share a USB printer, connect it to the USB 2.0 port on the side of the router. 2. If your USB device has a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the router. It might take up to two minutes before the USB device is ready for sharing.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 4. Launch readyshareconnect.exe. 5. Select the drive letter that you want to map to the network folder. 6. (Optional) If you want to connect to the USB drive as a different user, select the Connect using different credentials check box. a. Type the user name and password that you want to use. b. Click OK. 7. Click Finish. The USB drive is mapped to the drive letter that you specified. To access the USB drive from a remote computer: 1. Launch a web browser. 2.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router The directories of the USB drive that your account has access to display. For example, you could see: share/partition1/directory1. You can now read and copy files from the USB directory. Share Files You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. The files can be any Windows, Mac, or Linux file type including text, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia files.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router To print photos from a Mac on the printer attached to a Windows computer: • On a Mac, access the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the address field of a web browser. Then copy the photos to the USB drive. • On a Window computer, use a web browser or Microsoft Networking to copy the files from the USB drive to the computer. Then print the files. Share Large Files over the Internet Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router View a USB Device Attached to the Router To view basic information about the USB storage device: 1. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE. By default, the Basic radio button is selected, and the screen displays a USB storage device if it is attached to the router USB port. If you logged in to the router before you connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in this screen. If this happens, log out and then log back in. 2.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device. To view or change the USB storage advanced settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. 2. Specify access to the USB storage device. • Network Device Name. The default name is readyshare. This name is used to access the USB device connected to the router. • Workgroup.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Available Network Folders You can view or change the network folders on the USB storage device. To view network folders: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. 2. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section of the screen. • Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage. (Some router models have more than one USB port.) You can click the name, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Click Create Network Folder. If the Add a Network Folder screen does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. 4. In the Folder field, browse and select the folder. 5. Fill in the Share Name field. 6. In the Read Access list and the Write Access list, select the settings that you want. The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Specify Approved USB Devices For more security, you can set up the router to share only approved USB devices. To set up approved USB devices: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. 2. Click the Approved Devices button. This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices. You can remove or add approved USB devices. 3. In the Available USB Devices list, select the drive that you want to approve. 4. Click the Add button. 5.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Media Server Settings By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. The router serves media in DLNA compatible form to DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players. To specify the media server settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router TiVo Support You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to your router. The TiVo must be on the same network as the router. This feature supports the following file formats: • Video. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files. • Music. See and play MP3 files. • Pictures. View images in jpg format.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router To play music or view photos: 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases. 2. Select what you want to play or watch. To copy TiVo Files onto a computer: Use the TiVo Desktop accessory available at https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessories-software.do.
6. ReadySHARE Printer S etting up a nd ma na ging a s har ed USB pr int er 6 ReadySHARE Printer is compatible with Macs and Windows computers. It lets you connect a USB printer to the router USB port, and access it wirelessly.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router ReadySHARE Printer Utility The ReadySHARE printer utility allows you to control from your computer a shared USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network. You have to install this utility before you can use the ReadySHARE Printer feature.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 2. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer, install the driver software for the USB printer. If you do not have the printer driver, contact the printer manufacturer to find and download the most recent printer driver software. 3. Download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file and instructions from www.netgear.com/readyshare 4. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer, install the ReadySHARE Printer utility.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 2. Follow the instructions to install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility. 3. Select the language and click OK. The utility is installed 4. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer, perform the initial setup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center. The first time you use the USB printer that is connected to your router, you are asked to select the USB printer. For more information, see Initial Setup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center on page 75. 5.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up the NETGEAR USB Control Center The first time you access the utility, you are asked to select the printer. • When a USB printer is detected and connected automatically during the initial setup, you have to disconnect the printer and wait for the prompt asking you to click Connect. • You might be asked to install the driver for this printer. After the driver is installed, the printer status changes to Available. To set up the NETGEAR USB Control Center: 1.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router For each computer, after you click the Connect and Disconnect buttons once, the utility automatically handles the printing queue and handling. The status of the printer appears as Available on all the computers. The utility does not always need to hold the connection of a USB printer. After a print job is created for some USB printers, the NETGEAR USB Control Center connects to this USB printer automatically and prints.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 2. Select Tools > Configuration. 3. Specify the following settings: • Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Enable this utility to start automatically when you are logged in to Windows. • Timeout. Specify the time-out value for holding the USB resource when it is not in use. • Language. Select the display language for this utility. 4. Click OK. Your changes are saved.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router You can set the value for the default time-out time from the Configuration screen. For more information, see Configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center. Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from accessing the USB printer. If you do not see the USB printer in the utility, you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work. If your USB printer supports scanning, you can also use the USB printer for scanning.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center The NETGEAR USB Control Center shows the availability status of the USB devices. The NETGEAR USB Control Center utility must be running for the computer to be able to print to the USB printer attached to the router. If you exit the utility, printing does not work. To launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center: Launch the NETEAR USB Control Center the same way you launch any application program on your Windows or MAC computer.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer If your USB printer supports scanning, you can also use the USB printer for scanning. To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer: 1. Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center the same way you launch any application program on your Windows or MAC computer. 2. Make sure that the printer status shows as Available. 3. Click the Network Scanner button.
7. Security C ustom izing the firew all s et t ings 7 This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and devices on your network.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a schedule. To set up keyword blocking: 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. 2. Select one of the keyword blocking options: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings. (See Schedule Blocking on page 79.) • Always.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Block Services (Port Filtering) Services are functions that server computers perform at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router The Block Services Setup screen displays: 5. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to allow or block. The list displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined. 6. If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If you are not sure, select TCP/UDP (Both). 7.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 1. You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer. 2. Your IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port number of 6667, the standard port number for an IRC server process. Your computer then sends this request message to your router. 3. Your router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the IRC server.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 192.168.1.123.” The following sequence shows the effects of the port forwarding rule you have defined: 1. The user of a remote computer opens a browser and requests a web page from www.example.com, which resolves to the public IP address of your router. The remote computer composes a web page request message with the following destination information: Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which is the address of your router. Destination port number.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers The port forwarding feature lets you allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach servers on your local network. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet. Use the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen to configure the router to forward specific incoming protocols to computers on your local network.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Add a Custom Service To define a service, game, or application that does not appear in the Service Name list, first determine which port number or range of numbers the application uses. You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or news groups. When you have the port number information, follow these steps. To add a custom service: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 2.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a port forwarding entry: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 2. Select the Port Forwarding radio button as the service type. 3. In the table, select the radio button next to the service name. 4. Click Edit Service or Delete Service.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should also enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). See Universal Plug and Play on page 105. To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs, and the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the inbound ports.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Click the Add Service button. 4. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 5. In the Service User list, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer. • Any (the default), allows any computer on the Internet to use this service. • Single address restricts the service to a particular computer. 6. Select the service type, either TCP or UDP or TCP/UDP (both). If you are not sure, select TCP/UDP. 7.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Schedule Blocking You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access. To schedule blocking: 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. 2. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services. • Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the appropriate check boxes, or select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days. • Time of Day to Block.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up Security Event Email Notifications To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen, and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often. To set up email notifications: 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. 2. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. 3. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com).
8. 8 Administration Managing yo ur n etwo r k This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Upgrade the Router Firmware • View Router Status • View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access • Manage the Configuration File • Change the Password • Password Recovery For information about upgrading or checking the status of your router over the Internet, see Remote Management on page 104.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Upgrade the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the ADVANCED tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product. You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check if new firmware is available, and to update your product. To check for new firmware and update your router: 1.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router View Router Status To view router status and usage information: Select ADVANCED Home or select Administration > Router Status. Router Information Hardware Version. The router model. Firmware Version. The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware. GUI Language Version. The localized language of the user interface. LAN Port. • MAC Address. The Media Access Control address.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Connection. This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is DHCP Client, the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP. IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server addresses used by the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses. Show Statistics Button To view statistics: 1.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Connection Status Button To view the Internet connection status: 1. Select ADVANCED Home or select Administration > Router Status. 2. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The following information displays: • IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the router. • Subnet Mask. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router. • Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with. • DHCP Server.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Channel. The operating channel of the wireless port being used. The default channel is Auto. When Auto is selected, the router finds the best operating channel available. Channels 1, 6, and 11 do not interfere with each other. Mode. The wireless communication mode. At 2.4 GHz, 450 Mbps, 217 Mbps, or Up to 54 Mbps. At 5 GHz, 1300 Mbps, 600 Mbps, or Up to 289 Mbps. Wireless AP. Indicates whether the radio feature of the router is enabled.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Manage the Configuration File The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. Back Up Settings To back up the router’s configuration settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. 2. Click Back Up. 3. Specify a location to store the .cfg file that is on a computer on your network.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Erase the Current Configuration Settings You can use the Erase button to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. You might want to erase the settings if you move the router to a different network. You can also use the Reset button on the back of the router to erase the configuration and restore the factory settings. (See Factory Settings on page 128). To erase the configuration settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. 2.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser. To set up password recovery: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. 2. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. 3.
9. Advanced Settings S etting u p u niq ue situ at ions 9 This chapter describes the advanced features of your router. Networking knowledge is needed to implement some of these features.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Advanced Wireless Settings You can use this screen to turn the wireless radio on and off, to specify WPS settings, to use AP mode, and to set up a wireless access list. The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options in this screen are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings unless you have a specific reason to do so.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Wireless Schedule You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your router at times when you do not need a wireless connection. For example, you could turn it off for the weekend if you leave town. To configure and enable the wireless schedule: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays. 2. Click the Add a new period button. 3.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. (Optional) Select or clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this check box selected. If you clear this check box, the next time a new wireless client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router wireless settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and security key. 4. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 5. Click the Add button. The screen changes back to the list screen. 6. Add each computer or device you want to allow to connect wirelessly. 7. Select the Turn Access Control On check box. 8. Click the Apply button. To edit a wireless device or delete it from the access list: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays. 2.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 2. Select ADVANCED > Wireless AP. 3. Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box. The screen adjusts. 4. (Optional) If you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is in AP mode, select the enable fixed IP setting on this device (not recommended) check box. 5. Click the Apply button. The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected. To reconnect, close and restart your web browser, and type http://www.routerlogin.net.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode You can use your R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router in bridge mode to connect multiple devices wirelessly at the faster 802.11ac speed. To do this, you need two WiFi routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a bridge. R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router in bridge mode Figure 8. Router in bridge mode with an 802.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Scroll down and select the Use other operation mode check box and the Enable Bridge mode radio button. The screen adjusts. 4. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button. 5. Specify the settings of the other router. a. Select the wireless network frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). For 802.11ac mode, select 5 GHz. b. In the Name (SSID) field, enter the wireless network name (SSID). c. In the Security Option section, select a radio button. d.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Distribution System (WDS) You can set the router up to be used as a wireless base station or a wireless repeater in a wireless distribution system (WDS). A WDS lets you expand a wireless network through multiple access points. A wireless base station connects to the Internet, can have wired and wireless clients, and sends its wireless signal to an access point that functions as a wireless repeater.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router station in either radio band and use the other radio band as a wireless router or wireless base station, dual-band concurrent mode is not affected. For you to set up a wireless network with WDS, both access points have to meet the following conditions: • Both access points have to use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode. • Both access points have to be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all of the access point LAN IP addresses are in the same network.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 6. In the Repeater MAC Address 1 through 4 fields, enter the MAC addresses for the access points that should function as repeaters. If your router is the base station, it can function as the “parent” for up to four other access points. 7. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved. Set Up a Repeater To avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station, uUse a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router This IP address has to be in the same subnet as the base station, but different from the LAN IP address of the base station. 7. (Optional) Select the Disable Wireless Client Association check box to prevent wireless clients from associating with the repeater and allowing LAN client associations only. Leave the check box cleared if you prefer wireless clients to be able to associate with the repeater. 8.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router To set up Dynamic DNS: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. 2. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose URLs are in the Service Provider list. 3. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 4. Select the URL of your Dynamic DNS service provider. For example, for DynDNS.org, select www.DynDNS.org. 5. Type the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. 6.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router In this case you have to define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. • The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router • Click the Edit button. The Static Routes screen adjusts. a. Edit the route information. • b. Click the Apply button. Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Remote Management The remote management feature lets you access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. Note: Be sure to change the router default login password to a secure password.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Under Allow Remote Access By, select one of the following: • For a single IP address on the Internet, select Only This Computer. Enter the IP address. • For a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address Range. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. • For access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. 4. Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the router. 3. Type the advertisement period in minutes. The advertisement period specifies how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device status at the expense of more network traffic.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router • If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE, DHCP, or fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config. For more information about Internet connection types, see the following sections. 3. Click the Apply button. Your changes take effect. Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by colons. Any four-digit group of zeroes within an IPv6 address can be reduced to a single zero or altogether omitted.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 3.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 3.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router IPv6 Pass Through In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The router does not process any IPv6 header packets. To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays. 2. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Pass Through. The screen adjusts, but no additional fields display. 3. Click the Apply button.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router • Secondary DNS Server. The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the router. Note: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup screen. (See Internet Setup on page 20.) 4. Specify how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN) by selecting one of the following radio buttons: • Use DHCP Server.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 3.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. 7. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 8. Click the Apply button.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 4. (Optional) If your ISP charges for extra data volume when you make a new connection, enter the extra data volume in MB in the Round up data volume for each connection by field. 5. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. If you want the traffic counter to start immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 6.
10. 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.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait two minutes. 4. Turn on the router and wait two minutes. Wireless Settings Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router • The Wireless LED is lit unless you turned off the wireless radio. The LEDs on the front panel of the router can be used for troubleshooting. Power LED Is Off or Blinking • Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to your router and that the power adapter is securely connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the 12 VDC, 2.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected modem. • Be sure that you are using the correct cable. When connecting the router’s Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. WiFi LED Is Off If the Wireless LED stays off, check to see if the WiFi On/Off button on the router has been pressed. This button turns the wireless radio in the router on and off. The Wireless LED lights when the wireless radio is turned on.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Cannot Access the Internet If you can access your router but not the Internet, check to see if the router can obtain an IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP). Unless your ISP provides a fixed IP address, your router requests an IP address from the ISP. You can determine whether the request was successful using the Router Status screen. To check the WAN IP address: 1. Start your browser, and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. 2.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router If your computer obtains its information from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer, and verify the gateway address. • You might be running login software that is no longer needed. If your ISP provided a program to log you in to the Internet (such as WinPoET), you no longer need to run that software after installing your router. You might need to go to Internet Explorer and select Tools > Internet Options, click the Connections tab, and select Never dial a connection.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot PPPoE If you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Select Administration > Router Status. 2. Click Connection Status. 3. Check the Connection Status display. If any of the field s on the Connection Status screen indicate Failed, you might be using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. There might also be a provisioning problem with your ISP.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 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.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a network is easy using the ping utility in your computer or workstation. Test the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the Windows Run window, type: ping -n 10 where is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, replies like those shown in the previous section are displayed.
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R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router 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 3. Factory default settings Feature Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) Firewall Default behavior User login URL www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Table 3. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Wireless Firewall Default behavior Wireless communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto* Country/region United States in the US, otherwise varies by region RF channel 6 until region selected Operating mode Up to 217 Mbps at 2.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Technical Specifications Table 4. R6300v2 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: 1191 x 198.5 x 65 mm (7.5 x 7.79 x 2.55 in.) Weight Weight: 430 g (0.
B. Notification of Compliance N E T GEAR Dua l Ban d - W ir eles s 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.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
R6300v2 Smart WiFi Router Sélection dynamique de fréquences (DFS) pour les dispositifs fonctionnant dans les bandes 5250-5350 MHz, 5470-5600 MHz et 5650-5725 MHz 2. The maximum antenna gain permitted (for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limit. le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. 3.
