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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router User Manual

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2. Wireless Network 5GHz a n ac x Help Center Pu Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ N2 15006 NG 38 8 enter Search Item 60 The screen sections settings and procedures are explained in the following sections 2 Make any necessary changes and click Apply to save your settings 3 Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect wirelessly If they do not check the following NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 37 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router e Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless network in your area Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network without wireless security that they discover e Does your wireless device or computer show up on the Attached Devices screen If it does then it is connected to the network e lf you are not sure what the network name SSID or password is look on the label on the bottom of your WiFi modem router Wireless Settings Screen Fields Region The location where the WiFi modem router is used Select from the countries in the list In the United States the region Is fixed to United States and is not changeable Wireless Network Note These settings apply separately to the 2 4 GHz b g n and 5 GHz a n bands Enable Wireless Isolation If this check box is selected then wireless clients computers or wireless devices th
3. 10 Click Apply to add the static route Advanced Settings 114 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Remote Management The remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your WiFi DSL Modem Router over the Internet gt To set up remote management 1 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Remote Management ADVANCED English z ADVANCED H Remote Management Setup Wizard WPS Wizard gt Setup IT Turn Remote Management On PIG Sane Remote Management Address p Security https 192 168 0 10 8443 p Administration Allow Remote Access By v Advanced Setup Only This Computer Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Port Forwarding Port riggering C IP Address List namic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Traffic Meter USB Settings C IP Address Range HAHAAHA T YAYA N KAMO N zi Help Center 5 Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ eiT H Bs a Enter Search Item Go Note Be sure to change the WiFi modem router s default login password to a very secure password The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language and contain uppercase and lowercase letters numbers and symbols It can be up to 30 characters 2 Select the Turn Remote Management On check box 3 Under Allow Remote Access By specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the WiFi modem router s remote web managemen
4. On the Router Status screen in the Internet Port pane click the Connection Status button to view connection status information Connection Status 1p Address 192 168 0 10 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 DHCP Server 192 168 0 1 DNS Server 192 168 0 1 Lease Obtained 1 days 0 Hours 0 minutes Lease Expires 0 days 22 Hours 27 minutes Figure 11 View connection status information The Release button returns the status of all items to 0 The Renew button refreshes the items The Close Window button closes the Connection Status screen IP Address The IP address that is assigned to the WiFi modem router Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned to the WiFi modem router Default Gateway The IP address for the default gateway that the WiFi modem router communicates with DHCP Server The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the WiFi modem router DNS Server The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses Lease Obtained The date and time when the lease was obtained Lease Expires The date and time that the lease expires Wireless Settings 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz The following settings are displayed Name SSID The wireless network name SSID used by the WiFi modem router The default names for the 5 GHz ends in 5G
5. Specify custom settings The ADVANCED screens are for advanced users who want to specify custom settings This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home screen shown in the following figure This screen is also displayed through the Administration menu ADVANCED ADVANCED Home y Router Information y Internet Port Setup Wizard Hardware Version D6300 MAC Address 84 1B 5E 53 0D 33 gt Firmware Version V1 0 0 16_1 0 16 IP Address 192 168 0 10 GUI Language Version V1 0 0 16_2 1 17 5 Connection DHCP gt Setup LAN Port IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 MAC Address 84 1B 5E 53 0D 32 Domain Name Server 192 168 0 1 IP Address 192 168 1 1 p Security DHCP On WPS Wizard gt USB Storage gt Administration Show Statistics Connection Status 4 Wireless Settings 2 4GHz y Wireless Settings 5GHz Name SSID NETGEAR67 Name SSID NETGEAR67 5G Region Europe Region Europe Channel Auto 11 Channel 36 40 44 P 48 Mode Up to 145 Mbps Mode Up to 1300 Mbps Wireless AP On Wireless AP On Broadcast Name On Broadcast Name On Wireless isolation Off Wireless isolation Off Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured gt Advanced Setup Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ NI 75006 a aml enter Search Item To This chapter contains the following sections e Setup Wizard e WPS Wizard e Setup Menu e ADSL Setup e WAN Setup e LAN Setup e Q
6. 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 If any device in the data path has a lower MTU NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 51 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router setting than the other devices the data packets have to be split or fragmented to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs You have problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting These web based applications might require an MTU change Asecure website that does not open or displays only part of a web page Yahoo email MSN portal America Online s DSL service You use VPN and have severe performance problems You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons and now you have connectivity or performance problems Note An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to access certain websites frames within websites secure login pages or FTP or POP servers If you suspect an MTU problem a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400 If y
7. before you start the setup process you need to have your ISP information on hand and make sure the laptops computers and other devices in the network have the settings described here Use Standard TCP IP Properties for DHCP lf you set up your computer to use a static IP address you need to change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Gather ISP Information If you have DSL broadband service you might need the following information to set up your WiFi modem router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct Your Internet service provider ISP should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet If you cannot locate this information ask your ISP to provide it When your Internet connection is working you no longer need to launch the ISP s login program on your computer to access the Internet When you start an Internet application your WiFi modem router automatically logs you in e The ISP configuration information for your DSL account e ISP login name and password e Fixed or static IP address settings special deployment by ISP this situation is rare Wireless Devices and Security Settings Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security which is the wireless security supported by the WiFi modem router See Basic Wireless Settings on page 37 for information about the WiFi modem router s p
8. AC power 4 Gigabit Ethernet adapter input WAN port 5 Reset button Figure 3 Back panel port connections Viewed from left to right the back panel contains the following elements 1 USB port for connecting USB storage devices like flash drives hard drives or USB printers 2 RJ 11 asynchronous DSL ADSL port for connecting the WiFi modem router to an ADSL line Note An ADSL port can send data over an ADSL line at one speed and receive it at another speed 3 Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ 45 LAN ports for cabling the WiFi modem router to the local computers 4 One Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting the WiFi modem router to a fiber or cable modem Note You can use either the ADSL or Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN connectivity 5 Reset button See Factory Settings on page 131 for information about the Restore Factory Settings button and the factory setting values Hardware Setup 13 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router 6 Power On Off button 7 AC power adapter input Front Panel The WiFi modem router front panel has the 5 status LEDs icons and ports shown in the figure NETGEAR Power DSL Internet Wireless USB Figure 4 Front panel LEDs The following tables describe the LEDs and icons on the front panel from left to right Hardware Setup 14 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Table 1 Power On Off LED Restore Factory LED blinks momentarily when the Restore Factory Settings button on the Settings bot
9. Making a Local Web Server Public If you host a web server on your local network you can use port forwarding to allow web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your web server gt To make a local web server public 1 Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation In this example your WiFi modem router always gives your web server an IP address of 192 168 1 33 2 Inthe Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen configure the WiFi modem router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192 168 1 33 HTTP port 80 is the standard protocol for web servers 3 Optional Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS service and configure your WiFi modem router to use the name as described in Dynamic DNS on page 111 To access your web server from the Internet a remote user has to know the IP address that has been assigned by your ISP However if you use a Dynamic DNS service the remote user can reach your server by a user friendly Internet name such as mynetgear dyndns org Set Up Port Triggering Port triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful in these cases e More than one local computer needs port forwarding for the same application but not simultaneously e An application needs to open incoming ports that are different from the outgoing port When port triggering is enabled the WiFi modem router monitors outbound
10. This digital apparatus D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Industry Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body Caution The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce po tential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices Ce dispositif est conforme a la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivant
11. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network Note If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming peer to peer connections or real time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance a feature in Windows XP you should enable UPnP gt To turn on Universal Plug and Play 1 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt UPnP The UPnP screen displays ADVANCED Soap War WPS Wizard gt Setup V Turn UPnP On USB Storage Advertisement Period in minutes a Advertisement Time to Live in hops p Security p Administration UPnP Portmap Table Active Protocol Int Port Ext Port IP Address w Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Port Forwarding Port Triqgerin Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management IPv6 Traffic Meter USB Settings Help Center a Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ CS 4 160 88 Enter Search Item 60 2 The available settings and information in this screen are Advanced Settings 116 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Turn UPnP On UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration The default setting for UPnP is disabled If this check box is not selected the WiFi modem router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources such as port forwarding mapping of the WiFi modem router Advertisement P
12. client will be ready at a later time on the website Note Without this client you can only browse your USB device contents by clicking the icon Add Share on the website You are not able to open files nor can you make any changes to them ReadySHARE Printer From the BASIC Home screen select ReadySHARE and from the USB Storage Basic Settings screen select ReadySHARE Printer to display the following screen BASIC Home Internet Wireless Attached Devices Parental Controls Guest Network gt Print Sharing for Windows PCs and Mac Computers with a USB Printer R How It Works Step 1 Connect the USB printer to the router s USB port with a USB printer cable Step 2 Install the USB printer driver software on each computer that will share the printer If you do not have the driver contact the company that made the printer to locate and download the latest printer driver software A Step 3 On each computer that will share the printer download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from http Avww netgearcom readyshare Follow the instructions in the utility to connect to the printer from your computer and print HELP amp SUPPORT Documentation Support NETGEAR com Router FAQ For more information about USB printing see Chapter 6 USB Printer Control NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 36 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wirele
13. restoring configuration file 91 default factory settings 128 router interface described 26 router status viewing 86 S scheduling keyword and service blocking 82 secondary DNS 31 security 37 76 security options 41 security PIN 48 sending logs by email 83 services blocking 78 Setup Wizard 45 46 sharing files 63 sites blocking 77 SMTP server 83 specifications technical 131 splitters 19 SSID described 38 static routes 112 status router viewing 86 subnet mask 87 system up time 87 T technical specifications 131 technical support 2 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP 41 time of day 127 time to live advertisement 117 time out port triggering 110 trademarks 2 traffic metering 118 troubleshooting 120 date or time incorrect 127 log in access 124 router changes not saved 127 trusted host 77 two line ADSL microfilter 19 U Universal Plug and Play UPnP 116 up time system 87 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router upgrading firmware 25 85 wrong date or time 127 USB advanced configuration 67 advanced settings 119 basic storage settings 64 drive requirements 62 file sharing 63 ReadySHARE access 62 66 remote computer connection 71 specifying approved devices 70 unmounting a USB drive 68 USB devices approved 70 USB port 18 USB port LED 16 USB printer 72 74 user defined services 81 W WAN IP address troubleshooting 124 WAN setup 50 wireless channel 38 wireless connections
14. server at www example com The web server at www example com composes a return message with the requested web page data The return message contains the following address and port information The web server then sends this reply message to your WiFi modem router Source address The IP address of www example com Source port number 80 which is the standard port number for a web server process Destination address The public IP address of your WiFi modem router Destination port number 33333 Upon receiving the incoming message your WiFi modem router checks its session table to determine whether there is an active session for port number 33333 Finding an active session the WiFi modem router then modifies the message to restore the original address information replaced by NAT Your WiFi modem router sends this reply message to your computer which displays the web page from www example com The message now contains the following address and port information Source address The IP address of www example com Source port number 80 which is the standard port number for a web server process Destination address Your computer s IP address Advanced Settings 103 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Destination port number 5678 which is the browser session that made the initial request 6 When you finish your browser session your WiFi modem router eventually detects a period of inactivity in the communications Your WiFi modem router
15. troubleshooting 127 wireless connectivity 18 wireless devices adding to the network 27 Wireless Distribution System WDS 99 100 Wireless LEDs front panel 16 17 troubleshooting 123 124 wireless mode 38 wireless network name SSID broadcasting 38 wireless network settings 38 wireless radio 96 wireless repeating 99 100 base station 101 repeater unit 101 wireless security options 41 wireless settings 37 89 checking for correct 121 SSID broadcast 38 WMM Wi Fi Multimedia 56 WPA encryption 41 WPA2 encryption 41 WPA2 PSK encryption 41 WPA PSK encryption 41 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK mixed mode 41 WPS WiFi Protected Setup 27 47 WPS button 27 WPS LED 17 WPS PSK encryption 41 WPS PSK WPA2 PSK encryption 41 142
16. ADVANCED Home Setup Wizard WPS Wizard p Setup p USB Storage p Security p Administration w Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Port Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Traffic Meter USB Settings ADVANCED Port Forwarding Port Triggering Please select the service type C Port Forwarding Port Triggering T Disable Port Triggering Port Triggering Time out in minutes Port Triggering Portmap Table Ba Enable Service Name Service Type inbound Connection Service User Z Ea service Help Center Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ Ng 3f 30G IG 18 fl Enter Search Item Go 3 Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box if it is selected 4 Note f the Disable Port Triggering check box is selected after you configure port triggering port triggering is disabled However any port triggering configuration information you added to the WiFi modem router is retained even though it is not used In the Port Triggering Timeout field enter a value up to 9999 minutes This value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports The inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires This closure is required because the WiFi modem router cannot be sure when the application has terminated Advanced Settings 110 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router 5 Click A
17. BASIC gt ReadyShare gt Edit or ADVANCED gt USB Storage gt Advanced Settings ADVANCED ADVANCED Home USB Storage Advanced Settings pply b WPS Wizard p Setup Network Device Name readyshare wv USB Storage Workgroup Workgroup Basic Settinas Enable Access Method Link Seyantes SAHI Iv Network Connection weadyshare Media Server Iv HTTP http readyshare routerlogin net shares 80 Saa M HTTPS via internet htips 192 168 0 10 shares aml CO FTP fip readyshare routerlogin net shares FTP via internet ftp 192 168 0 10 shares aml p Administration p Advanced Setup Available Network Folders Share Name joe ee Folder Name tanan 5 CEB ar Help Center x Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ KI 75000 NG 8 8 Enter Search Item GO 2 Specify the changes that you want to make e To add a folder click Create Network Folder e To edit a folder select its radio button and then click Edit 3 You can use this screen to select a folder to change the share name or to change the read access or write access from All no password to admin The user name account name for All no password is guest The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the WiFi modem router By default it is password 4 Click Apply for your changes to take effect USB Storage 66 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router USB Storage Advanced Setti
18. Notification of Compliance 138 Index A AC power adapter input 14 access remote 115 viewing logs 89 access points 99 accessing remote computer 102 adding custom services 108 guest network 40 priority rules 57 QoS policy 56 wireless devices 27 address reservation 55 ADSL microfilters 19 ADSL port 13 ADSL setup 49 advertisement period 117 alerts emailing 83 applications QoS for online gaming 57 approved USB devices 70 attached devices 32 authentication required by mail server 83 automatic firmware checking 85 automatic Internet connection 46 B back panel 13 backing up configuration 91 base station setting up 101 blocking inbound traffic 102 keywords and sites 77 services 78 box contents 11 C cables checking 121 changes not saved router 127 compliance 134 configuration file 90 91 connecting wirelessly 18 country setting 45 crossover cable 123 CTS RTS Threshold 96 custom service port forwarding 108 D dashboard 26 data packets fragmented 52 date and time 127 daylight savings time 127 default DMZ server 51 default factory settings 12 91 131 default gateway 88 denial of service DoS protection 76 devices attached 32 DHCP server 54 88 DHCP setting 87 DMZ server 51 DNS addresses primary 31 troubleshooting 125 DNS servers 103 Domain Name Server DNS addresses 31 87 DSL port LED 15 Dynamic DNS 111 E electromagnetic emissions 133 email notices 83 erasing confi
19. See Factory Settings on page 131 If you restore the factory settings and the WiFi modem router fails to restart or the green Power LED continues to blink the unit might be defective If the error persists you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support at htip www netgear com support 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 by using the ping utility in your computer or workstation Test the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the WiFi modem router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your WiFi modem router is set up correctly Troubleshooting 128 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router gt To ping the WiFi modem router from a computer running Windows 1 2 From the Windows toolbar click Start and then select Run In the field provided type ping followed by the IP address of the WiFi modem router as in this example ping www routerlogin net Click OK You should see a message like this one Pinging lt IP address gt with 32 bytes of data lf the path is working you see this message Reply from lt IP address gt bytes 32 time NN ms TTL xxx lf the path is not working you see this message Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly you could have one of the
20. broadcast then your wireless network is hidden and does not show up in your wireless client s scanning list By default SSID broadcast is enabled Does your wireless device support the security that you are using for your wireless network WPA or WPA2 Troubleshooting 127 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router e If you want to view the wireless settings for the WiFi modem router use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a LAN port on the WiFi modem router Then log in to the WiFi modem router and select Setup 5 Wireless Settings see Basic Wireless Settings on page 37 Note Be sure to click Apply if you made changes Wireless Signal Strength If your wireless device finds your network but the signal strength is weak check these conditions e Is your WiFi modem router too far from your computer or too close Place your computer near the WiFi modem router but at least 6 feet away and see whether the signal strength improves e ls your wireless signal blocked by objects between the WiFi modem router and your computer Restore the Factory Settings and Password This section explains how to restore the factory settings changing the WiFi modem router s administration password back to password You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways e Use the Erase function of the WiFi modem router see Erase on page 91 e Use the Restore Factory Settings button on the back of the WiFi modem router
21. device attached to your WiFi modem router USB Storage 64 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router You can access this feature by selecting BASIC gt ReadySHARE or ADVANCED gt USB Storage gt ReadySHARE The USB Storage Basic Settings screen displays ADVANCED ADVANCED Home USB Storage Basic Settings os PG Retresn WPS Wizard gt Setup Basic wUSB Storage C ReadySHARE Cloud Allows you to access ReadySHARE Storage from anywhere ReadySHARE Printer Basic Settings Advanced Settings Network Device Name readyshare Media Server Available Network Folders p Security Read Write Total Free Share Name omer Aia Folder Name Volume Name Space Space p Administration p Advanced Setup Help Center Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ NI 275006 GG 8 8 Enter Search Item Go By default the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network LAN gt To access your USB device 1 Click the network device name or the share name in your computer s network folders list 2 For SMB readyshare click Connect Note If you logged in to the WiFi modem router before you connected your USB device you might not see your USB device in the WiFi modem router screens until you log out and then log back in again USB Storage 65 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Add or Edit a Network Folder 1 You can access this feature by selecting
22. link to change this setting Read Access and Write Access Show the permissions and access controls on the network folder All no password the default allows all users to access the network folder The user name account name for All no password is guest The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the WiFi modem router By default it is password Folder Name Full path used by the network folder Volume Name Volume name from the storage device either USB drive or HDD Total Space and Free Space Show the current utilization of the storage device NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 34 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router e Edit Click the Edit button to edit the Available Network Folders settings e Safely Remove a USB Device Click to safely remove the USB device attached to your WiFi modem router You can click Refresh to update this screen For more information about USB storage see Chapter 5 USB Storage ReadySHARE Cloud The ReadySHARE Cloud feature provides remote access over the Internet to a USB storage device that is connected to your router s USB port no matter where you are You can also invite family members or friends to access the USB storage device gt To set up ReadySHARE Cloud 1 Click BASIC gt ReadySHARE gt ReadySHARE Cloud to display the following screen english a Internet The ReadySHARE Cloud feature gives you remote access over the Internet to a USB storage devic
23. n ac Profile TI Enable Guest Network T Enable Wireless Isolation rj Help Center Lam Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ N3 2f 150043 aml enter Search Item 60o 2 Select any of the following wireless settings Note These settings apply separately to the 2 4 GHz b g n and 5 GHz a n bands 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 Wireless Isolation If this check box is selected then wireless clients computers or wireless devices that join the network can use the Internet but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network Enable SSID Broadcast If this check box is selected the wireless access point broadcasts its name SSID to all wireless stations Stations with no SSID can adopt the correct SSID for connections to this access point Allow guest to access My Local Network If this check box is selected any user who connects to this SSID has access to your local network not just Internet access 3 Give the guest network a name NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 40 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router The guest network name is case sensitive and can be up to 32 characters You then manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main nonguest SSID 4 Select a se
24. or share files and printers with any other wireless or wired computer or server connected to the other access point Port Forwarding and Triggering By default the WiFi modem router blocks inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers except replies to your outbound traffic You might need to create exceptions to this rule for these purposes To allow remote computers on the Internet to access a server on your local network To allow certain applications and games to work correctly when their replies are not recognized by your WiFi modem router Your WiFi modem router provides two features for creating these exceptions port forwarding and port triggering The next sections provide background information to help you understand how port forwarding and port triggering work and the differences between the two Remote Computer Access Basics When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet your computer sends your WiFi modem router a message containing the source and destination address and process information Before forwarding your message to the remote computer your WiFi modem router has to modify the source information and create and track the communication session so that replies can be routed back to your computer Here is an example of normal outbound traffic and the resulting inbound responses Advanced Settings 102 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router You open a browser and your operating system assig
25. power cord is securely connected to your WiFi modem router and that the power adapter is securely connected to a functioning power outlet e Check that you are using the 12V DC 5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product e f the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously the WiFi modem router firmware is corrupted This situation can happen if a firmware upgrade is interrupted or if the WiFi modem router detects a problem with the firmware If the error persists you have a hardware problem For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem contact technical support at www netgear com support Power LED Stays Red When the WiFi modem router is turned on the Power LED turns red for about 20 seconds and then turns green If the LED does not turn green the WiFi modem router has a problem If the Power LED is still red one minute after you turn on power to the WiFi modem router 1 Turn the power off and back on to see if the WiFi modem router recovers 2 Press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button to return the WiFi modem router to its factory settings See Factory Settings on page 131 If the error persists you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support at www netgear com support LEDs Never Turn Off When the WiFi modem router is turned on the LEDs turn on for about 10 seconds and then turn off If all the LEDs stay lit there is a fault within the WiFi modem router Troubleshoo
26. requires specific outbound traffic to open the inbound ports and the triggered ports are closed after a period of no activity e Port forwarding is always active and does not need to be triggered Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Using the port forwarding feature you can 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 WiFi modem router to forward specific incoming protocols to computers on your local network In addition to servers for specific applications you can also specify a default DMZ server to which all other incoming protocols are forwarded Before starting you need to determine which type of service application or game you want to provide and the local IP address of the computer that provides the service The server computer has to always have the same IP address Advanced Settings 106 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router gt To set up port forwarding Tip To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address use the reserved IP address feature of your WiFi DSL Modem Router 1 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering to display the following screen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Port Forwarding Port Triggering Setup Wizard 4 Add Custom Serve WPS
27. settings Router Settings Log in to your router to view or change its settings Network Map View network devices connected to your network Parental Controls Manage Parental Controls to protect devices in your network from inappropriate contents ReadySHARE If you connected a USB storage device or printer to the USB port on the router then you can access its contents Support Support FAQs are available on your computer without an Internet connection You can get answers to common router issues here Some simple network tools are available to help you debug the network as well NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 42 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router NETGEAR genie Mobile App gt To install the genie mobile app 1 Using your mobile device navigate to the Apple AppStore or Google Play for Android and search for NETGEAR genie You can use the following QR codes to speed up this process iPhone app 2 Install the app on your iPad or phone 3 Launch the app and it displays the dashboard screen To use this app you need a Wi Fi connection from your phone or iPad to your NETGEAR home network e Manage Wi Fi settings and guest access for your home network Login NETGEAR genie e View a map of your network e Set up or manage Parental Controls e Use the traffic meter to check your Internet usage e With My Media play media on devices on your network NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 43 NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home
28. software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device laptop computer gaming device iPhone that you want to connect to your WiFi modem router This software scans for all wireless networks in your area Look for your network and select it If you did not change the name of your network during the setup process look for the default WiFi network name SSID and select it The default SSID is located on the product label on the bottom of the WiFi modem router Enter the WiFi modem router password and click Connect The default WiFi modem router passphrase is located on the product label on the bottom of the WiFi modem router Repeat steps 1 3 to add other wireless devices Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network while maintaining security To use WPS make sure that all wireless devices to be connected to the network are Wi Fi certified and support WPS During the connection process the client gets the security settings from the WiFi modem router so that every device in the network has the same security settings If your wireless device supports WPS Push N Connect use the following procedure gt To use WPS to join the wireless network 1 Press the WPS button on the WiFi modem router top panel Get Started with NETGEAR genie 27 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Within 2 minutes press the WPS button on your w
29. the WiFi modem router cannot email the log file the log buffer might fill up In this case the WiFi modem router overwrites the log and discards its contents 7 Click Apply to save your settings Security 83 Administration Manage your network This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your WiFi modem router and home network See also Remote Management on page 115 for information about upgrading or checking the status of your WiFi modem router over the Internet and Traffic Meter on page 118 for information about monitoring the volume of Internet traffic passing through your WiFi modem router s Internet port This chapter includes the following sections Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware View WiFi DSL Modem Router Status View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Attached Devices Manage the Configuration File Set Password Diagnostics 84 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware The WiFi modem 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 Firmware Upgrade screen to check and update to the latest firmware for your product when new firmware is available gt To check for new firmware and update your WiFi modem rou
30. then removes the session information from its session table and incoming traffic is no longer accepted on port number 33333 Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports In the preceding example requests are sent to a remote computer by your WiFi modem router from a particular service port number and replies from the remote computer to your WiFi modem router are directed to that port number If the remote server sends a reply to a different port number your WiFi modem router does not recognize it and discards tt However some application servers Such as FTP and IRC servers send replies to multiple port numbers Using the port triggering function of your WiFi modem router you can tell the WiFi modem router to open additional incoming ports when a particular outgoing port Originates a session An example is Internet Relay Chat IRC Your computer connects to an IRC server at destination port 6667 The IRC server not only responds to your originating source port but also sends an identify message to your computer on port 113 Using port triggering you can tell the WiFi modem router When you initiate a session with destination port 6667 you have to also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer Using steps similar to the preceding example the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule you have defined 1 You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer 2
31. with the latest firmware After the upgrade the WiFi modem router restarts Get Started with NETGEAR genie 25 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router CAUTION A Do not try to go online turn off the WiFi modem router shut down the computer or do anything else to the WiFi modem router until the WiFi modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard BASIC Home Screen The WiFi modem 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 Menus Click the Advanced tab to view more NETGEAR genie Internet Wireless Attached Devices Parental Controls Internet hone hts STATUS GOOD Guest Network Tey Parental Controls STATUS NOT ENABLED Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ Dashboard Click to view details Language gai Firmware Version V1 0 0 16_ 1 0 16 J Wireless Attached Devices 4SSID NETGEAR67 Jassword smoothteapot0 Number of Devices 1 it Guest Network ReadySHARE STATUS No USB drive STATUS NOT ENABLED SESE Enter Search tiem Hack Help Figure 9 Wireless modem router BASIC Home screen w
32. your ISP This name might also be called the host name NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 30 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Domain Name If required Enter the domain name provided by your ISP These fields display when your ISP requires a login Internet Service Provider Encapsulation ISP types The choices are PPPoE or PPPoA Login The login name provided by your ISP This name is often an email address Password The password that you use to log in to your ISP Idle Timeout In minutes If you want to change the login time out enter a new value in minutes This setting determines how long the WiFi modem router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN Entering a value of 0 zero means never log out Internet IP Address 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 s WiFi modem router to which your WiFi modem router connects Domain Name Server DNS Address The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names 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 does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the WiFi modem router during
33. 1 2012 19 58 33 Internet disconnected Thursday Oct 11 2012 19 58 32 Initialized firmware version V1 0 0 16 1 0 16 Thursday Oct 11 2012 19 58 16 Router Update p Advanced Setup Clear Log Include in Log Iv Attempted access to allowed sites pa Help Center Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ RH NG 28 Al Enter Search Item To The Logs screen shows the following information e Date and time The date and time the log entry was recorded e Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry e Target address The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which access was attempted e Action Whether the access was blocked or allowed To refresh the log screen click the Refresh button To clear the log entries click the Clear Log button To email the log immediately click the Send Log button Attached Devices See Attached Devices on page 32 Manage the Configuration File The configuration settings of the WiFi DSL Modem Router are stored within the WiFi modem 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 Administration 90 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Back Up Settings gt To back up the WiFi modem router s configuration settings 1 Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Backup Settings to display the following s
34. 5 USB LED Solid green A USB port has detected a USB device Blinking green Data is being transmitted or received No link is detected on these ports Hardware Setup 16 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Side Panel The WiFi modem router side panel has the port and buttons shown in the figure gt Wireless On Off button _ os WPS On Off button USB port Figure 5 Side panel buttons and port The following tables describe the buttons and port on the side panel from top to bottom Table 6 Wireless button eon lveserpton For information about the use of this button see Wireless Connectivity on page 127 Table 7 WPS button Neon peseripion For information about the use of this button see Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Method on page 27 Hardware Setup 17 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Table 8 USB port Neon Description USB port for connecting USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives Position Your Wireless Router The WiFi modem 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 For best results place your router e Near the center of the area where your computers and other
35. 66 USB Storage Advanced Settings 0 0 cece eee 67 Safely Remove a USB Drive a 68 Media Server Settings ccc eee eee ene 69 Specify Approved USB Devices 00 70 Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 71 Access the WiFi DSL Modem Router s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP71 Chapter 6 USB Printer Control Control Center Configuration a 74 LARA AA 74 Scan with a Multifunction Printer 0 aa 75 Chapter 7 Security Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic 0 a 77 Firewall RuleS APA AA AA AA 78 Add Custom Services to Allow or Block AA 80 Schedule for Firewall Rules 00 00 a 82 Security Event Email Notifications 0 0 0 0 cee eee eee 83 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Chapter 8 Administration Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware 85 View WiFi DSL Modem Router Status AA 86 POE MONA essers irarria oewesakes NGALAN NG UA NG GWN 86 Internet Port aaa 86 Wireless Settings 2 4 GHz and 5 GHZ 00 000 eee 88 Guest Network 2 4 GHz and 5 GHZ2 eee eee 89 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 89 Attached Devices a 90 Manage the Configuration File 0 2 0 ccc eee eee 90 Back Up SellingS 4 0a na see a vente eee een RR enw NAA AA eas 91 Restore Configuration SettingS 0 0 0
36. AR genie Easy setup and dashboard control to manage monitor and repair home networks Ultrafast wired Four Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver ultrafast wired connections for gaming and video Live Parental Controls Keeps your Internet experience safe using flexible and customizable filter settings Guest network access Provides separate security and access restrictions for guests using the network Broadband usage meter Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help keep costs under control Secured connection Push N Connect ensures a quick and secure network connection NETGEAR green features Use Power and WiFi On Off buttons and schedule WiFi to turn on and off to save energy when not in use Compatibility Compatible with all major ADSL Internet service providers ISPs D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Product Specifications Package Contents D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Ethernet cable Phone cable and filter Power adapter localized to country of sale Warranty Localized to country of sale System Requirements Broadband Internet service ADSL broadband Internet service Cable or fiber Connects to cable modem or fiber termination node through the Gigabit Ethernet WAN port 802 11 a b g n 2 4 GHz or 5 0 GHz specification wireless adapter or an Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer Microsoft Windows 7 Vista XP 2000 Me Mac OS UNIX or Linux Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 Fire
37. AR technical support Get Started with NETGEAR genie 24 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Use NETGEAR genie after Installation When you first set up your WiFi modem router NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the WiFi modem router You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for the WiFi modem router 1 Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the WiFi modem router 2 Type http www routerlogin net or http www routerlogin com The login window displays User name admin Password ORR k kkk Remernber my password TE 3 Enter admin for the WiFi modem router user name and password for the WiFi modem router password both in lowercase letters Note The WiFi modem router user name and password are different from the user name and password for logging in to your Internet connection See Types of Logins and Access on page 23 for more information Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware When you set up your WiFi modem router and are connected to the Internet the WiFi modem router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available If it is a message is displayed on the top of the screen See Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware on page 85 for more information about upgrading firmware Click the message when it shows up and click Yes to upgrade the WiFi modem router
38. ARE Guest Network Account Name if Required Domain Name If Required Internet IP Address Get Dynamically from ISP C Use Static IP Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address C IPoA IP Address IP Subnet Mask Help Center Show Hide Help Cente Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ N3 375006 NG 28 8 Enter Search Item GU Scroll to view more settings The fields that display in the Internet Basic Settings screen depend on whether your Internet connection requires a login e Yes Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name If you want to change the login time out enter a new value in minutes e No Enter the account and domain names only if needed 2 Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server The default settings usually work fine If you have problems with your connection check the ISP settings 3 Click Apply to save your settings 4 Click Test to test your Internet connection If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute see Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Internet Basic Settings Screen Fields The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Basic Settings screen Which fields display in this screen depends on whether an ISP login is required Does Your ISP Require a Login Answer either yes or no These fields display when no login is required e Account Name If required Enter the account name provided by
39. FAQ SSN MagenterSearchitem es Wired devices are connected to the WiFi modem router with Ethernet cables Wireless devices have joined the wireless network e number The order in which the device joined the network e IP Address The IP address that the WiFi modem router assigned to this device when it joined the network This number can change when a device Is disconnected and rejoins the network e Device Name If the device name is known it is shown here e MAC Address The unique MAC address for each device does not change The MAC address is typically shown on the product label You can click Refresh to update this screen NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 32 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen you are automatically directed to the Internet where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application The following screen displays sive Parental Controis NETGEAR Products Sve Provider Solutions Where lo Buy Support Poriners Community About w Home gt Live Parental Controls Live Parental Controls NETGEAR Live Parental Controls powered by available on NETGEAR Wireless N router and amp Seay GATEWAY produenrs IN dle pipar kion OpenDNS is a router based Web fiinering solution fo y Blocks up to 50 categories of Internet content Designed to protect you from identity theft and Sam
40. Fi DSL Modem Router Control Center Configuration Select Tools 5 Configuration to display the following screen i Control Center Configuration Basic Automatically execute when logging on Windows Timeout 30 minute 1 600 Larguage A Deutsch Fran ais Italiano Espa ol Danske Note Language setting will take effect on next execution Automatically execute when logging on Windows Select this check box to have the utility 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 USB Printer The first time you use a printer you need 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 Note Some USB printers for example HP and Lexmark printer request that you do not connect the USB cable until you are prompted by the installation software If the USB printer is detected and connected automatically you need to disconnect the printer and then wait for the prompt asking you to click Connect USB Printer Control 74 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Once the printer shows Available status the grayed out Paused state no longer displays in the Windows Printers and Faxes window DS Printers and Faxes File Edit View Favorites Tools Help iJ 3 JO search i Folder
41. Fi modem router e Folder Name Full path used by the network folder e Volume Name Volume name from the storage device either USB drive or HDD e Total Space and Free Space Show the current utilization of the storage device Safely Remove a USB Drive To safely remove a USB disk drive so that no users can access it select USB Storage 5 Basic Settings or ADVANCED gt USB Storage gt Advanced Settingsf and click the Safely Remove USB Device button This procedure takes the drive offline USB Storage 68 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Media Server Settings By default the WiFi modem router is set up to act as a Ready DLNA Media server which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA UPnP AV compliant media players such as Xbox360 Playstation and NETGEAR s Digital Entertainer Live To view these settings select ADVANCED gt USB Storage gt Media Server to display the following screen ADVANCED English ADVANCED Home Media Server Settings Setup Wizard f pply gt WPS Wizard gt Setup V Enable Media Server wUSB Storage Media Server Name ReadyDLNA D6300 Basic Settings Content Scan Advanced Settings automatic when new files added p Security p Administration p Advanced Setup Help Center 5 Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ N 27150063 NG Mal Enter Search Item eo By default the Enable Media Server check box and the Automatic when n
42. J ne estan Gateway WPS Wizard T r p USB Storage p Security p Administration w Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Port Forwarding Port Dynamic DNS Remote Management UPnP Help Center i a Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ NI 27 5006 Maal Enter Search Item GO Advanced Settings 113 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router 2 Click Add to display the following screen Static Routes Route Name CT Private IV Active Destination IP Address IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Metric i Help Center Show Hide Help Center y 3 In the Route Name field type a name for this static route for identification purposes only 4 Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only If Private is selected the static route is not reported in RIP 5 Select the Active check box to make this route effective 6 Type the IP address of the final destination 7 Type the IP subnet mask for this destination If the destination is a single host type 255 255 255 255 8 Type the gateway IP address which has to be a WiFi modem router on the same LAN segment as the WiFi DSL Modem Router 9 Type a number from 1 through 15 as the metric value This value represents the number of WiFi modem routers between your network and the destination Usually a setting of 2 or 3 works but if this link is a direct connection set it to 1
43. Modem Router To add a priority rule scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click Add Priority Rule to display the following screen Priority QoS Policy for lip Phone Priority Category Applications IP Phone Normal In the QoS Policy for field type the name of the application or game In the Priority Category list select either Applications or Online Gaming Priority QoS Policy for IP Phone Priority Category Applications gt icati IP Phone gt Normal gt Counter Strike On line gaming x Counter Strike Normal 7 In either case a list of applications or games displays in the Applications list In the Applications list you can select an existing item or you can scroll and select Add a New Application or Add a New Game as applicable a When you add a new entry the QoS Priority Rules screen expands as shown Priority QoS Policy for Priority Category Applications Applications Add a new application Priority Normal Specified Port Range Connection Type TCP UDP gt Starting Port 1 65535 Ending Port 1 65535 Priority QoS Policy for Priority Category On line gaming Applications Add a new game Priority Normal x Specified Port Range Connection Type TCP UDP gt Starting Port 1 65535 Ending Port 1 65535 b In the QoS Policy for field enter a descriptive name for the new application or game c In
44. NS service This type of service lets you register your domain to their IP address and forwards traffic directed at your domain to your frequently changing IP address If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192 168 x x or 10 x x x the Dynamic DNS service does not works because private addresses are not routed on the Internet Your WiFi modem router contains a client that can connect to the Dynamic DNS service provided by DynDNS org First visit their website at htip www dyndns org and obtain an account and host name that you configure in the WiFi modem router Then whenever your ISP assigned IP address changes your WiFi modem router automatically contacts the Dynamic DNS service provider logs in to your account and registers your new IP address If Advanced Settings 111 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router your host name is hostname for example you can reach your WiFi modem router at http hostname dyndns org On the Advanced tab select Advanced Setup 5 Dynamic DNS to display the following screen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Setup Wizard WPS Wizard Setup Use a Dynamic DNS Service Service Provider www DynDNS org Host Name p Administration User Name Es v Advanced Setup Password 37372727 p USB Storage p Security Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Port Forwarding Port riggerin Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Traffic Meter USB Settings Help Ce
45. Preamble Mode Long Preamble Traffic Meter T Tum offwireless signal by schedule The wireless signal is scheduled to turn off during the following time period Help Center p Security p Administration USB Settings Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ AS 2715006 8 8 Enter Search Item elo The following settings are available in this screen e Enable Wireless Router Radio You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the WiFi modem router by clearing this check box Select this check box again to enable the wireless portion of the WiFi modem router When the wireless radio is disabled other members of your household can use the WiFi modem router by connecting their computers to the WiFi modem router with an Ethernet cable Note The Fragmentation Length CTS RTS Threshold and Preamble Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only Do not change these settings e Turn off wireless signal by schedule From the Advanced Wireless Settings screen with the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box selected for the radio band you want to configure click the Add a new period button to display the Turn off wireless signal by schedule screen Advanced Settings 96 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your WiFi modem router at times when you do not need a wireless connection F
46. QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt QoS Setup and click the Setup QoS Rule button The QoS Setup screen displays Click Add Priority Rule From the Priority Category list select MAC Address to display the following screen LAN Port 1 MAC Address From the Priority list select the priority that this device s traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet The options are Low Normal High and Highest Click Add to add this rule to MAC Device List Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen In the QoS Setup screen select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 59 T D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Click Apply Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy gt To edit or delete a QoS policy 1 2 Select ADVANCED gt QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen Select the radio button next to the QoS policy to be edited or deleted and do one of the following e Click Delete to remove the QoS policy e Click Edit to edit the QoS policy Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to change the policy settings Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 60 USB Storage Access and configure a USB storage drive This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached
47. Setup on page 53 QoS Setup Quality of Service QoS setup See Quality of Service Setup on page 56 Guest Network This selection is a shortcut to the same Wireless Settings for guest networks screen that you can access from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen See Guest Networks on page 40 NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 48 ADSL Setup D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router The ADSL Settings screen lets you configure the multiplexing method and virtual circuit of your ADSL connection The default parameters should be correct to match the system used by your ISP Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt ADSL Settings to view the following screen ADVANCED Home Setup Wizard WPS Wizard v Setup Internet Setup ADSL Settings Wireless Setup WAN Setup LAN Setup QoS Setup Guest Network p USB Storage p Security p Administration p Advanced Setup Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ ADVANCED Multiplexing Method DSL Mode Help Center ADSL Settings VC BASED Show Hide Help Center A 27 15 iala 8 Enter Search Item Tere Multiplexing Method Your ISP indicates whether your multiplexing method is VC BASED or LLC BASED VPI VCI Your ISP indicates which VPI and VCI combination is used for your service DSL Mode Your ISP indicates the best setting is used for your DSL connection NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 49 WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ demili
48. T NETGEAR gt D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router User Manual D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR After installing your device locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https my netgear com You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR web site For product updates and web support visit http support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at htto support netgear com general contact default aspx NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders 2012 All rights reserved Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your New Router 2224 paawa wa Waah cui cous teeonscdeebeas 11 Hardware Features 0 aaa 12 E o hak ee EE EEE EEE GAGA BARA oe PAGG BAKAL oS 12 Back PONG D a NAA de KANG KG KAL AP KA KKK AGA Kk OT ED 13 Aa ARA AA 14 Side PANG makaka aha NGA G LAG kakasta r epera ALAS d
49. T16 32 NTFS Read Write e DLNAG Stream media to DLNA media players e Multiple SSID guest networks separate security and access restrictions e Broadband usage meter measures Internet usage e Power and Wi Fi On Off buttons NETGEAR Green Features a Power On Off button 80 recycled packaging Pi CEC California Efficiency RoHS x WEEE If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box this chapter walks you through the hardware setup Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings explains how to set up your Internet connection For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the support website at htto support netgear com general contact default aspx This chapter contains the following sections e Unpack Your New Router e Hardware Features e Position Your Wireless Router Hardware Setup 9 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router e ADSL Microfilters e Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router e Verify the Cabling Hardware Setup 10 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router AC power adapter plug varies by region Category 5 Cat 5 Ethernet cable Telephone cable with RJ 11 connector Microfilters and splitters quantity and type vary by region Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any of the parts are incorrect missing or damaged c
50. Therefore your WiFi modem router modifies the destination information in the request message The destination address is replaced with 192 168 1 123 Your WiFi modem router then sends this request message to your local network 3 Your web server at 192 168 1 123 receives the request and composes a return message with the requested web page data Your web server then sends this reply message to your WiFi modem router 4 Your WiFi modem router performs Network Address Translation NAT on the source IP address and sends this request message through the Internet to the remote computer which displays the web page from www example com To configure port forwarding you need to know which inbound ports the application needs Usually you can determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or the relevant user groups and newsgroups How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering The following points summarize the differences between port forwarding and port triggering e Port triggering can be used by any computer on your network although only one computer can use it at a time e Port forwarding is configured for a single computer on your network e Port triggering requires that you know the computer s IP address in advance The IP address is captured automatically e Port forwarding requires that you specify the computer s IP address during configuration and the IP address can never change e Port triggering
51. Time Dublin Edinburgh Lisbon London LI Automatically adjust for daylight savings time sj p Administration Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ SiT aial ag enter Search Item To 2 Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services e 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 e Time of Day to Block Select a start and end time in 24 hour format or select All Day for 24 hour blocking 3 Select your time zone from the list If you use daylight saving time select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box 4 Click Apply to save your settings Security 82 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router 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 gt To set up email notifications 1 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt E mail to display the following screen ADVANCED WPS Wizard p Setup I Turn E mail Notification On PUSO Storage Send alerts and logs through e mail v Security Your Outgoing Mail Server Parental Controls Send to This E mail Address Block Sites fz My mail server requires authentication Firewall Rules User Name Schedule Password F Send Alert Immediately p Administration When someone attempts to visit a
52. Wizard p Setup Please select the service type p USB Storage Port Forwarding p Security Port Triggering p Administration Inbound Firewall Rules es sa Enable Service Name Action LAN Users Log Wireless Settings Yes Any BLOCK always Any Any Never Wireless Repeating Wid ihana menses Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Traffic Meter USB Settings Help Center English v Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ SiT Aa GG Maal Enter Search Item 6o Port Forwarding is selected as the service type 2 Click Add to display the following screen Port Forwarding Service Inbound Firewall Rule Inbound Firewall Rules User Defined Action ALLOW always Send to LAN Server fo fo fo fo WAN Servers Any start fo fnish o p p Never k Help Center Show Hide Help Center y 3 From the Service list select the service or game that you host on your network If the service does not appear in the list see Add a Custom Service on page 108 4 From the Action list select the action that you want Advanced Settings 107 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router 5 In the Send to LAN Server field enter the last digit of the IP address of your local computer that provides this service 6 Click Apply The service appears in the list in the screen Add a Custom Service To define a service game or application th
53. 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 WiFi modem router 3 Your WiFi modem router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the IRC server Your WiFi modem router stores the original information performs Network Address Translation NAT on the source address and port and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server 4 Noting your port triggering rule and having observed the destination port number of 6667 your WiFi modem router creates an additional session entry to send any incoming port 113 traffic to your computer 5 The IRC server sends a return message to your WiFi modem router using the NAT assigned source port as in the previous example say port 33333 as the destination port The IRC server also sends an identify message to your WiFi modem router with destination port 113 6 Upon receiving the incoming message to destination port 33333 your WiFi modem router checks its session table to determine whether there is an active session for port number 33333 Finding an active session the WiFi modem router restores the original address information replaced by NAT and sends this reply message to your computer Advanced Settings 104 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router 7 Upon receivi
54. able Reboot the Router Help Center Show Hide Help Center FEE Enter Search Item co 2 Perform the following diagnostics as needed Ping an IP address or Host Name Use this test to send a ping packet request to the specified IP address or host name This test is often used to test a connection If the request times out in other words no reply is received this result usually means that the destination is unreachable Note however that some network devices can be configured not to respond to a ping Perform a DNS Lookup A DNS Domain Name Server converts the Internet name for example www netgear com to an IP address If you need the IP address of a web FTP mail or other server on the Internet do a DNS lookup to find the IP address Display the Routing Table This operation displays the internal routing table Administration 93 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Reboot the Router Click this button to perform a remote restart of the router Use this operation if the router seems to have become unstable or is not operating normally Note Rebooting breaks any existing connections either to the router such as this one or through the router for example LAN users accessing the Internet However connections to the Internet are automatically reestablished when possible Administration 94 Advanced Settings Fine tuning your network This chapter describes the advanced features of your WiFi modem rou
55. ali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Ar So NETGEAR Inc deklar ka Radiolan atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK butiskajam prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Siuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad Sis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Alul rott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapveto k vetelm nyeknek es az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b eldirasainak Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc o wiadcza Ze Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostatymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC NETGEAR Inc declara que este Radiolan esta conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje e Radiolan sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit kos
56. assword 3 Return to this screen Note This step has to be initiated from your NETGEAR router You cannot register your router through the NETGEAR ReadySHARE Cloud web site at htip readyshare netgear com a Enter your ReadySHARE Cloud user name and password to register your router and the USB device that is connected to it User Name and Password These entries are the ReadySHARE Cloud account you created on NETGEAR website in Step 2 NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 35 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router b Click Register e The router with the USB storage device only displays in your ReadySHARE Cloud account after you register it The Internet connection between the router and the ReadySHARE Cloud server is kept alive until you unregister it e You can also register the router with another account after unregistering the router from previous account 4 Log in to http readyshare netgear com with your account You should see the USB device that is connected to your router By default all contents of the USB device are accessible You can create a share that is limited to any subset of the contents with the security level you specify 5 The first time you use ReadySHARE Cloud you are asked to download a Windows client that makes a secure connection from your computer to the router s USB device Log in to this client to access the USB device from anywhere Note Currently you can download only the Windows OS client The Mac OS
57. at does not appear in the Service Name list you have to first determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the application You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or newsgroups gt To add a custom service 1 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering 2 Select Port Forwarding as the service type 3 Click the Add Custom Service button to display the following screen L_ La ay Add Services Type TCP Start Port 1 65534 Finish Port 1 65534 Help Center Show Hide Help Center 4 Inthe Name field enter a descriptive name 5 Inthe Type list select the protocol If you are unsure select TCP UDP 6 In the Start Port field enter the beginning port number e Ifthe application uses a single port enter the same port number in the End Port field e Ifthe application uses a range of ports enter the ending port number of the range in the End Port field 7 Click Apply The service appears in the list in the Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry gt To edit or delete a port forwarding entry 1 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering 2 Inthe table select the radio button next to the service name Advanced Settings 108 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router 3 Click Edit Service or Delete Service Application Example
58. at join the network can use the Internet but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network Enable SSID Broadcast This setting allows the WiFi modem 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 the Enable SSID Broadcast check box and click Apply Name SSID The SSID is also known as the wireless network name Enter a 32 character maximum name in this field This field is case sensitive The default SSID is randomly generated and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this Channel This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway Enter a value from 1 through 13 For products in the North America market only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated Do not change the channel unless you experience interference when indicated by lost connections or slow data transfers If this interference happens experiment with different channels to see which is the best Mode Up to 130 Mbps is the default and allows 802 11n and 802 119 wireless devices to join the network g amp b supports up to 54 Mbps The 300 Mbps setting allows 802 11n devices to connect at this speed NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 38 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Security Options Settings Note These settings apply separately to the 2 4 GHz b g n and 5 GHz a n bands The Security Opt
59. atch exactly e lf you set up an access list in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen you have to add each wireless computer s MAC address to the WiFi modem router s access list Network Settings Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct e Wired and wirelessly connected computers need to have network IP addresses on the same network as the WiFi modem router The simplest way to achieve this address commonality is to configure each computer to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP e Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account You can view the MAC address in the Attached Devices screen Troubleshooting 121 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Troubleshoot with the LEDs After you turn on power to the WiFi modem router the following sequence of events should occur 1 When power is first applied verify that the Power LED is lit 2 Verify that the Power LED turns red within a few seconds indicating that the self test is running 3 After approximately 30 seconds verify that e The Power LED is solid green e The Internet LED is lit e The Ethernet LED is lit for any local port that is connected to a computer This LED indicates that a link has been established to the connected device The LEDs on the front panel of the WiFi modem router can be used for troubleshooting Power LED Is Off or Blinking e Make sure that the
60. blocked site Advanced Setup Send logs according to this schedule None of Help Center a Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ NI 275006 Mal enter Search Item GO 2 To receive email logs and alerts from the WiFi modem router 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 You might be able to find this information in the configuration screen of your email program If you leave this field blank log and alert messages are not sent by emall 4 Inthe Send to This Email Address field enter the email address to which logs and alerts are sent This email address is also used for the From address If you leave this field blank log and alert messages are not sent by emall 5 If your outgoing email server requires authentication select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box Fill in the User Name and Password fields for the outgoing email server 6 You can have email alerts sent immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site and you can specify that logs are sent automatically If you select the Weekly Daily or Hourly option and the log fills up before the specified period the log is automatically emailed to the specified email address After the log is sent the log is cleared from the WiFi modem router s memory If
61. browser The changes might have occurred but the old settings might be in the web browser s cache Incorrect Date or Time Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Schedule to display the current date and time The WiFi modem router uses the Network Time Protocol NTP to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day Problems with the date and time function can include the following Date shown is January 1 2000 This value means the WiFi modem router has not yet successfully reached a network time server Check that your Internet access is configured correctly If you have finished setting up the WiFi modem router wait at least 5 minutes and check the date and time again Time is off by one hour The WiFi modem router does not automatically sense daylight saving time In the Schedule screen select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box Wireless Connectivity If you are having trouble connecting wirelessly to the WiFi modem router try to isolate the problem Does the wireless device or computer that you are using find your wireless network If not check the Wireless LEDs on the front of the WiFi modem router They should be lit If they are not you can press the WiFi On Off button on the back of the WiFi modem router to turn the WiFi modem router s wireless radio back on If you disabled the WiFi modem router s SSID
62. by searching The Firewall Rules screen lets you block or allow specific Internet traffic services by computers on your network This process is called service blocking or port filtering Note This feature is for advanced administrators only Incorrect configuration can cause serious problems gt To create firewall rules 1 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Firewall Rules to display the following screen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Firewall Rules Sep Wara WPS Wizard gt Setup Service Table E Service T p USB Storage EE pS Add Custom Service ma Minced HON Parental Controls Outbound Firewall Rules Block Sites Enable Service Name Action LAN Users WAN Servers Log Firewall Rules Default Yes Any ALLOW always Any Any Never Schedule p Administration Inbound Firewall Rules Click here to set up Inbound Firewall Rule for Gaming and other Applications p Advanced Setup Help Center Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ A a 4 043 NG ol Badi Enter Search Item i GO Security 78 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router The Firewall Rules screen lists all firewall rules that have been changed from their default settings The default rules allow all outgoing traffic and block all incoming traffic e To change the firewall rules for outbound traffic you need to edit them from the Outbound Services screen as described in Step 2 e To change the f
63. by typing ftp and the Internet port IP address in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator for example ftp 10 1 65 4 If you are using Dynamic DNS you can type the DNS name rather than the IP address Type the account name and password for the account that has access rights to the USB drive The user name account name for All no password is guest The directories of the USB drive that your account has access to are displayed for example share partition1 directory1 You can now read and copy files from the USB directory USB Storage 71 USB Printer Control Access and configure a USB printer This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB printer attached to your WiFi modem router BASIC Home Internet Print Sharing for Windows PCs and Mac Computers with a USB Printer How It Works Wireless Step 1 Connect the USB printer to the router s USB port with a USB printer cable Attached Devices 3 t 2 f Step 2 Install the USB printer driver software on each computer that will share the printer if you do not have the driver contact the company that made the printer to locate and download the latest printer driver software Parental Controls Step 3 On each computer that will share the printer download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from http www netgear comireadyshare Follow the instructions in the utility to connect to the printer from your computer and print Guest Ne
64. configure your computer manually with a DNS address as explained in the documentation for your computer e Your computer might not have the WiFi modem router configured as its default gateway Reboot the computer and verify that the WiFi modem router address www routerlogin net is listed by your computer as the default gateway address e 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 WiFi modem router You might need to go to Internet Explorer and select Tools gt Internet Options click the Connections tab and select Never dial a connection If the WiFi modem router does not save changes you have made in the browser interface check the following Troubleshooting 126 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router When entering configuration settings be sure to click Apply before moving to another screen or tab or your changes could be lost Click Refresh or Reload in the web browser The changes might have occurred but the web browser might be caching the old configuration Changes Not Saved If the WiFi modem router does not save the changes you make in the WiFi modem 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
65. creen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Backup Settings Setup Wizard Save a copy of current settings aaa p Setup Restore saved settings from a file p USB Storage v Administration Revert to factory default settings Router Status Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password Diagnostics Router Update p Advanced Setup Help Center 5 Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ NI 275006 Mal Enter Search Item GO 2 Click Backup Settings to save a copy of the current settings 3 Choose a location to store the cfg file that is on a computer on your network Restore Configuration Settings gt To restore configuration settings that you backed up 1 Enter the full path to the file on your network or click the Browse button to find the file 2 When you have located the cfg file click the Restore button to upload the file to the WiFi modem router Upon completion the WiFi modem router reboots AN WARNING Do not interrupt the reboot process Erase Under some circumstances for example if you move the WiFi modem router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings Administration 91 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Either you can use the Restore Factory Settings button on the back of the WiFi modem router see Factory Settings on page 131 or y
66. curity option from the list The security options are described in Guest Network Wireless Security Options on page 41 5 Click Apply to save your selections Guest Network Wireless Security Options A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network The security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to use which option It is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless security NETGEAR does not recommend using no security on a wireless network Wi Fi Protected Access WPA encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi Fi certified seal This seal means that the product is authorized by the Wi Fi Alliance http www wi fi org because it complies with the worldwide single standard for high speed wireless local area networking WPA PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and 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 802 111 standard and is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards but not all wireless access points It is superseded by WPA2 PSK WPA2 PSK is stronger than WPA It is advertised to be indecipherable due to the greater degree of random
67. d contact information This chapter contains the following sections Quick Tips Troubleshoot with the LEDs Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Changes Not Saved Incorrect Date or Time Wireless Connectivity Restore the Factory Settings and Password Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 120 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router 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 Turn off the WiFi modem router and computers Plug in the modem and turn it on Wait 2 minutes Turn on the WiFi modem router and wait 2 minutes mm sk N Turn on the computers Check Ethernet Cable Connections Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in e The Internet status LED on the WiFi modem router is lit if the Ethernet cable connecting the WiFi modem router and the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and WiFi modem router are turned on e For each powered on computer connected to the WiFi modem router by an Ethernet cable the corresponding numbered router LAN port LED is lit Wireless Settings Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and WiFi modem router match exactly e For a wirelessly connected computer the wireless network name SSID and wireless security settings of the WiFi modem router and wireless computer need to m
68. das Ger t Radiolan in bereinstimmung mit den German grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU pohinduetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC 134 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Espanol Spanish Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el Radiolan cumple con los EAAnvikn Greek Francais French Italiano Italian Latviski Latvian Lietuviy Lithuanian Nederlands Dutch Malti Maltese Magyar Hungarian Polski Polish Portugu s Portuguese Slovensko Slovenian Slovensky Slovak Suomi Finnish Svenska Swedish requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE ME THN MIAPOY2ZA NETGEAR Inc AHAQNEI OTI Radiolan 2YMMOP ONETAI MPO TIX OYZIOAEIZ ANAITHZEI2 KAI Tl2 AOINE2 2XETIKE2 AIATA EI2 TH OAHMA2 1999 5 EK Par la presente NETGEAR Inc declare que l appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo Radiolan e conforme ai requisiti essenzi
69. dd Service to display the following screen Port Triggering Services Service Service Name Service User Any v Service Type CP Triggering Port 1 65535 Inbound Connection Connection Type TCP UDP gt Starting Port 1 65535 Ending Port 1 65535 k Help Center 5 Show Hide Help Center 6 In the Service Name field type a descriptive service name 7 Inthe Service User list select Any the default to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet Otherwise select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict the service to a particular computer 8 Select the service type either TCP or UDP or both TCP UDP If you are not sure select TCP UDP 9 Inthe Triggering Port field enter the number of the outbound traffic port that causes the inbound ports to be opened 10 Enter the inbound connection port information in the Service Type Starting Port and Ending Port fields 11 Click Apply The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table Dynamic DNS If your Internet service provider ISP gave you a permanently assigned IP address you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers DNS However if your Internet account uses a dynamically assigned IP address you do not know in advance what your IP address is and the address can change frequently In this case you can use a commercial Dynamic D
70. ddress to connect to the Internet and might check for your computer s MAC address In this case do one of the following Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device and ask them to use the WiFi modem router s MAC address Configure your WiFi modem router to clone your computer s MAC address If your WiFi modem router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet e Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names Such as www addresses to numeric IP addresses Typically your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use If you entered a DNS address during the WiFi modem router s configuration reboot your computer and verify the DNS address You can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses as explained in your operating system documentation e Your computer might not have the WiFi modem router configured as its TCP IP gateway lf your computer obtains its information from the WiFi modem router by DHCP reboot the computer and verify the gateway address e You might be running login software that is no longer needed lf 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 WiFi modem router You might need to go to Internet Explorer and select Tools gt Internet Option
71. described here Network Connection Enabled by default this connection allows all users on the LAN to have access to the USB drive HTTP Enabled by default You can type http readyshare routerlogin net shares to access the USB drive HTTP via internet Disabled by default If you enable this setting remote users can type http lt public IP address gt shares for example http 1 1 10 102 shares or a URL domain name to access the USB drive over the Internet This setting supports file uploading only FTP Disabled by default FTP via internet Disabled by default If you enable this setting remote users can access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet This setting supports both downloading and uploading of files USB Storage 67 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Available Network Folders You might need to scroll down to view this section of the screen e Share Name If only one device is connected the default share name is USB Storage You can click the name shown or you can type it in the address field of your web browser lf Not Shared is shown the default share has been deleted and no other share for the root folder exists Click the link to change this setting e Read Access and Write Access Show the permissions and access controls on the network folder All no password the default allows all users to access the network folder The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the Wi
72. devices operate and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices e So itis accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers e In an elevated location such as a high shelf keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the WiFi modem router and your other devices to a minimum e Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference such as ceiling fans home security systems microwaves computers or the base of a cordless phone or 2 4 GHz cordless phone e Away from any large metal surfaces such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs Large expanses of other materials such as glass insulated walls fish tanks mirrors brick and concrete can also affect your wireless signal Note The D6300 should be put in a vertical position only Also be aware that when you use multiple access points it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference The recommended channel Spacing between adjacent access points is five channels for example use Channels 1 and 6 or 6 and 11 ADSL Microfilters If this is the first time you have cabled a wireless router between an ADSL phone line and your computer or laptop you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters If you are you can skip this section and proceed to Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router on page 20 An ADSL microfilter is a small inline device that filters ADSL interference
73. ding to a schedule 1 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Block Sites to display the following screen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Block Sites a EID gt XCancel p Setup To learn more about advanced content filtering and keyword blocking features from NETGEAR please go to www netgear comilpc USB Storage Keyword Blocking Cc v Security oe C Per Schedule Parental Controls Always Firewall Rules Type keyword or domain name here Schedule E mail sk Add Keyword p Administration Block sites containing these keywords or domain names p Advanced Setup X Delete Keyword Clear List Help Center F4 Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ NI 275006 NG 38 8 Enter Search Item man 2 Select one of the keyword blocking options e Per Schedule Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings e Always Turn on keyword blocking all the time independent of the Schedule screen 3 In the keyword field enter a keyword or domain click Add Keyword and click Apply The keyword list Supports up to 32 entries Here are some sample entries e Specify XXX to block http www badstuff com xxx html e Specify com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as edu or gov e Enter a period to block all Internet browsing access gt To delete a keyword or domain 1 Select the keyword you want to delete from the list 2 Click Delete Ke
74. e e BLOCK always Always block the traffic covered by this rule e BLOCK by schedule otherwise Allow Allow the traffic covered by this rule unless it is blocked according to the schedule specified on the Schedule screen in Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 82 e ALLOW always Always allow the traffic covered by this rule this selection is the default setting Security 79 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router e ALLOW by schedule otherwise Block Block the traffic covered by this rule unless it is blocked according to the schedule specified on the Schedule screen in Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 82 ALLOW rules are useful only when the traffic is already covered by a BLOCK rule You would use these rules when you want to allow a subset of traffic that is currently blocked by another rule c LAN Users These settings determine which computers on your network are affected by this rule based on their source LAN IP address Select the option you want e Any All local IP addresses are covered by this choice e Address range You have to fill in the Start and End fields when this option is selected e Single address Enter the required address in the Start field d WAN Servers These settings determine which Internet locations are covered by the rule based on their destination WAN IP address Select the option you want e Any All Internet IP addresses are covered by this choice e Address range You have to fill in t
75. e See the following section Default DMZ Server for more details Respond to Ping on Internet Port If you want the WiFi modem router to respond to a ping from the Internet select this check box Use this only as a diagnostic tool because it allows your WiFi modem router to be discovered Do not select this check box unless you have a specific reason MTU Size in bytes The normal MTU maximum transmit unit value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections For some ISPs you might need to reduce the MTU This change is rarely required and should not be done unless you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection See Change the MTU Size on page 51 NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 50 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router e Disable IGMP Proxying The IGMP Proxying function lets a LAN computer receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet Click this check box to disable the function if you do not need it e NAT Filtering Network Address Translation NAT determines how the WiFi modem router processes inbound traffic Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games point to point applications or multimedia applications from functioning Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to function e Disable SIP ALG Some VoIP applications do no
76. e Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require drivers to be loaded into the computer before the computer can access the USB device Such USB devices do not work with the WiFi modem router ReadySHARE Access Once you have set up your WiFi modem router you can connect any USB storage device and share the contents with other users on your network You can access your USB device in any of the following ways e On Windows 7 Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 2000 systems select Start gt Run and enter readyshare in the dialog box Click OK e On Windows 7 Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 2000 systems open Internet Explorer or Safari and enter readyshare in the address bar e On Mac OS X version 10 2 or later enter smb readyshare in the address bar e 1n My Network Places enter readyshare in the address bar USB Storage 62 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router File Sharing Scenarios 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 and MP3 files pictures and multimedia USB drive applications include e Sharing multimedia such as MP3 files pictures and other multimedia with local and remote users e Sharing resources on your network You might want to store files in a central location so that you do not have to power up a computer to perform local sharing In addi
77. e No Limit No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached e Download only The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only e Both Directions The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic 4 You can limit the amount of data traffic allowed per month by specifying how many Mbytes per month are allowed or by specifying how many hours of traffic are allowed 5 Set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date 6 Set up traffic control to issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached You can select one of the following to occur when the limit is attained e The Internet LED blinks green or red e The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled 7 Set up Internet traffic statistics to monitor the data traffic 8 Click the Traffic Status button to get a current update of Internet traffic status on your WIFI modem router 9 Click Apply to save your settings USB Settings For added security the WiFi modem router can be set up to share only approved USB devices See Specify Approved USB Devices on page 70 for the procedure Advanced Settings 119 Troubleshooting Diagnose and solve problems This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your WiFi modem router If you do not find the solution here check the NETGEAR support site at htto support netgear com general contact default aspx for product an
78. e USB drive by typing readyshare in the address field of a web browser Then copy the photos to the USB drive 2 On the PC use a web browser or Microsoft Networking to copy the files from the USB drive to the PC Then print the files USB Storage 63 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Share Large Files over the Internet Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems The WiFi modem router allows you to share large files such as PowerPoint presentations or zip files over the Internet FTP can be used to easily download shared files from the WiFi modem router Sharing files with a remote colleague involves the following considerations e There are two user accounts admin and guest The password for admin is the same one that you use to access the WiFi modem router By default it is password The guest user account has no password e Onthe FIP site the person receiving the files should use the guest user account and enter any password FTP requires that you type something in the password field e Be sure to select the FTP via Internet check box in the USB Storage Advanced Settings screen This option supports both downloading and uploading of files Note You can enable the HTTP via Internet option on the USB Storage Advanced Settings screen to share large files This option supports downloading files only USB Storage Basic Settings You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage
79. e port forwarding feature A typical application of port forwarding can be shown by reversing the client server relationship from the previous web server example In this case a remote computer s browser needs to access a web server running on a computer in your local network Using port forwarding you can tell the WiFi modem router When you receive incoming traffic on port 80 the standard port number for a web server process forward it to the local computer at 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 WiFi modem 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 WiFi modem router Destination port number 80 which is the standard port number for a web server process The remote computer then sends this request message through the Internet to your WiFi modem router 2 Your WiFi modem router receives the request message and looks in its rules table for any rules covering the disposition of incoming port 80 traffic Your port forwarding rule specifies that incoming port 80 traffic should be forwarded to local IP address 192 168 1 123 Advanced Settings 105 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router
80. e that is connected to your routers USB port Wireless Attached Devices How to Set Up Ready SHARE Cloud Parental Controls Step 1 You need a ReadySHARE Cloud account If you do not have one click here to get one Ready SHARE Step 2 On this page enter your ReadySHARE Cloud user name and password to register your router and the USB device thatis connected to it with your account Guest Network Step 3 Log back into http readyshare netgearcom with your account You should see the USB device that is connected to your router Step 4 The first time you are asked to download a Windows client which is used to make a secure connection from your PC to the routers USB device Log into this client and you can access the USB device from anywhere Note Without this client you can browse your USB device contents but you cannot open files or make changes to them Start now to enable Ready SHARE Cloud If you don t have a ReadySHARE Cloud account click here to get one Username Password Register Note Internet will be kept active until unregistered a Help Center Pu Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ KI 7 5006 NG 38 8 Enter Search Item Me 2 You need a ReadySHARE Cloud account If you do not have one click the link provided in this screen to go to NETGEAR ReadySHARE Cloud page to create an account Enter a valid email address that is used to recover your user name and p
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84. em Router 3 Type the MAC address of the computer or server Tip If the computer is already on your network you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here 4 Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the WiFi modem router s DHCP server Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew To edit or delete a reserved address entry select the radio button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete Then click Edit or Delete Quality of Service Setup Quality of Service QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others The WiFi DSL Modem Router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection To configure QoS use the QoS Setup screen Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt QoS Setup to display the following screen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home QoS Setup Setup Wiad m v Setup V Enable WMM Wi Fi multimedia settings Internet Setup ADSL Settings IT Turn Internet Access QoS On Wireless Setup 5 TI Turn Bandwidth Control On WAN Setup Uplink bandwidth Maximum 256 Kbps LAN Setup QoS Setup Automatically check Internet Uplink bandwidth Guest Network Qos Priority Rule ist p USB Storage p Security p Administration p Advanced Setup Show Hide Help Ce
85. ency you want to use select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box and select the Wireless Base Station radio button Enter the MAC address for one or more repeater units Click Apply to save your changes Set Up a Repeater Unit Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station Advanced Settings 101 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Note If you are using the D6300 base station with a non NETGEAR WiFi modem router as the repeater you might need to change additional configuration settings In particular you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP gt To configure the WiFi modem router as a repeater unit 1 Log in to the WiFi modem router that is the repeater Select BASIC 5 Wireless Settings and verify that the wireless settings match the base unit exactly The wireless security option has to be set to WEP or None Select ADVANCED 5 Advanced Setup 5 Wireless Repeating Function and select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box and the Wireless Repeater radio button Fill in the Repeater IP Address field This IP address has to be in the same subnet as the base station but different from the LAN IP of the base station Click Apply to save your changes Verify connectivity across the LANs A computer on any wireless or wired LAN segment of the WiFi modem router should be able to connect to the Internet
86. endix B Notification of Compliance Index Hardware Setup Get to know your wireless router The NETGEAR D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router offers maximum performance wireless speeds of up to 450 Mbps needed for demanding applications such as large file transfers streaming HD video and multiplayer gaming Complete with a built in DSL modem it is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers Simultaneous dual band technology runs both 2 4 and 5 GHz bands at the same time ensuring top speeds and the greatest range while Gigabit offers ultrafast wired connections The unit supports a wide range of premium features and applications such as ReadySHARE Cloud ReadySHARE Printer and NETGEAR genie All in one Built in ADSL2 modem and WAN Gigabit Ethernet port for cable or fiber combined with a wireless router create an integrated home gateway ReadySHARE Cloud Access and share files on an attached USB hard drive anywhere you have an Internet connection ReadySHARE Printer Wirelessly print from your Mac or PC to a connected USB printer ReadySHARE USB Wirelessly share a USB hard drive with Macs and PCs Faster multimedia streaming Provides up to 450 Mbps wireless speed for streaming HD videos simultaneous downloads and online gaming in addition to basic Internet applications Simultaneous dual band Runs both 2 4 and 5 GHz bands concurrently ensuring top speeds and the greatest range while minimizing interference NETGE
87. er ISP Unless your ISP provides a fixed IP address your WiFi modem router requests an IP address from the ISP You can determine whether the request was successful using the Router Status screen gt To check the WAN IP address 1 Start your browser and select an external site such as htto www netgear com Troubleshooting 124 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router 2 Access the WiFi modem router interface at htip www routerlogin net 3 Select Administration 5 Router Status 4 Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port If 0 0 0 0 is shown your WiFi modem router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP If your WiFi modem router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP you might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new WiFi modem router by restarting your network as described in Sequence to Restart Your Network on page 121 If your WiFi modem router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP the problem might be one of the following e Your Internet service provider ISP might require a login program Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet PPPoE or some other type of login e lf your ISP requires a login the login name and password might be set incorrectly e Your ISP might check for your computer s host name Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name in the Internet Basic Settings screen e Your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC a
88. er remotely 115 media server setting router as 69 menus described 26 metric value 114 microfilters 19 mixed mode security options 41 MTU size 51 multicasting 54 N NAT Network Address Translation 51 103 NETGEAR genie advanced settings 44 basic settings initial 29 setup initial 24 using after installation 25 Network Time Protocol NTP 127 networks correct settings checking 121 guest 40 89 restarting 121 O On Off button 14 On Off LED 15 one line ADSL microfilter 19 Outgoing mail server 83 P packets fragmented 52 Parental Controls 33 passphrases changing 39 passwords recovering 92 restoring 128 photos sharing 63 poll interval 87 port filtering 78 port forwarding 102 105 106 port numbers 78 port status 87 port triggering 102 104 106 109 ports back panel 13 positioning the router 18 power adapter AC 14 Power LED troubleshooting 122 PPPoE PPP over Ethernet 125 Preamble mode 96 preset security about 37 passphrase 39 primary DNS addresses 31 printing files and photos 63 prioritizing traffic 56 Push N Connect 27 Q QoS Quality of Service 56 R radio wireless 96 range of wireless connections 18 ReadySHARE access 62 66 ReadySHARE printing 72 recovering admin password 92 releasing connection status 88 remote management 115 renewing connection status 88 repeater units 101 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router reserved IP adresses 55 restarting network 121
89. eriod The advertisement period is how often the WiFi modem 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 additional network traffic Longer durations can compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic Advertisement Time to Live The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops steps for each UPnP packet sent The time to live hop count is the number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears The number of hops can range from 1 to 255 The default value for the advertisement time to live is 4 hops which should be fine for most home networks If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly then it might be necessary to increase this value UPnP Portmap Table The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is currently accessing the WiFi modem router and which ports internal and external that device has opened The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address 3 Click Apply to save your settings Advanced Settings 117 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router IPv6 You can use this feature to set up an IPv6 Internet connection type it NETGEAR genie does n
90. es 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prejudiciable et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage regu y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable NOTE IMPORTANTE D claration d exposition aux radiations Cet equipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contr l Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps Avertissement Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150 5250 MHz est reserve uniquement pour une utili sation a l int rieur afin de r duire les risques de brouillage pr judiciable aux systemes de satellites mobiles utilisant les m mes canaux Les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont d sign s utilisateurs principaux c a d qu ils ont la priorit pour les bandes 5250 5350 MHz et 5650 5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN EL Notification of Compliance 137 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Interference Reduction Table The following table shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference in feet and meters Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance pin feetandimetersy feet and meters Baby Monitor Analog 20 feet 6 meters Baby Monitor Digital 40 feet 12 meters
91. ess of the WiFi modem router while connected through the browser you are disconnected You have to open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again 1 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt LAN Setup to display the following screen ADVANCED Home Setup Wizard WPS Wizard v Setup Internet Setup ADSL Settings Wireless Setup WAN Setup QoS Setup Guest Network p USB Storage p Security p Administration p Advanced Setup ADVANCED LAN Setup Device Name LAN TCP IP Setup IP Address IP Subnet Mask RIP Direction RIP Version MV Use Router as DHCP Server Starting IP Address Ending IP Address Address Reservation Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ a ELD EB Device Name NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 53 192 192 255 D6300 Both v Disabled fies E E g Help Center Lan Show Hide Help Center b3 27150065 NG 38 8 Enter Search Item i To D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router 2 Enter the settings that you want to customize These settings are described in the following section LAN Setup Screen Settings 3 Click Apply to save your changes LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP IP Setup e IP Address The LAN IP address of the WiFi modem router e IP Subnet Mask The LAN subnet mask of the WiFi modem router Combined with the IP address the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it and which have
92. ew files are added radio button are selected When these options are selected the WiFi modem router scans for media files whenever new files are added to the ReadySHARE USB hard drive USB Storage 69 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Specify Approved USB Devices For more security you can set up the WiFi modem router to share approved USB devices only You can access this feature from the Advanced Setup menu on the Advanced tab gt To set up approved USB devices 1 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt USB Settings The following screen displays ADVANCED ADVANCED Home USB Settings Setup Wizard 4 EID P WPS Wizard gt Setup Enable any USB Device connected to the USB port Yes No gt USB Storage p Security gt Administration v Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Port Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Traffic Meter USB Settings Help Center Pu Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ A Ot Al Enter Search Item ezo 2 Click the Approved Devices button The USB Drive Approved Devices screen displays ADVANCED ADVANCED Home USB Drive Approved Devices WPS Wizard p Setup T Allow only approved devices K USB Siorage Approved USB Devices p Security Volume Name Device Name Capacity p Administration w Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Wireless Re
93. following problems Wrong physical connections For a wired connection make sure that the numbered LAN port LED is lit for the port to which you are connected Check that the appropriate LEDs are lit for your network devices If your WiFi modem router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch make sure that the Ethernet LEDs are lit for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and WiFi modem router Wrong network configuration Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP IP software are both installed and configured on your computer Verify that the IP address for your WiFi modem router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet 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 2 From the Windows toolbar click the Start button and then select Run In the Windows Run window type ping n 10 lt P address gt where lt IP address gt is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP s DNS server If the path is functioning correctly replies like the examples shown in the previous section are displayed Troubleshooting 129 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router If you do not receive replies e Check that your computer has the IP address of your WiFi modem router listed as the default gateway If the IP configuration of your computer is ass
94. fox 2 0 Safari 1 4 or later Use with an N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter WNDA3100 for maximum performance Standards IEEE 802 11 b g n 2 4 GHz IEEE 802 11 a n 5 0 GHz Five 5 10 100 1000 1 WAN and 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports Two 2 USB 2 0 ports One 1 ADSL2 port Performance All in one High speed ADSL2 modem built in and WAN Gigabit Ethernet port for cable or fiber Powerful dual core 400 MHz each processor High speed access to external USB storage using two USB 2 0 ports Memory 128 MB flash and 128 MB RAM Five 5 1 WAN 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports Advanced Quality of Service QoS Security Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 PSK and WEP Hardware Setup 8 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router e Double firewall protection SPI and NAT firewall e Denial of service DoS attack prevention Ease of Use e Easy installation Connect to computer and open your browser to install e Push N Connect using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Physical Specifications e Dimensions 205 x 255 x 77 mm 8 07 x 10 04 x 3 03 inches e Weight 654g 1 44 Ib Premium Features e ReadySHARE CLOUD Access and share a USB hard drive remotely e ReadySHARE PRINTER Wirelessly access and share a USB printer Advanced Features e Live Parental Controls with flexible and customizable filter settings e Simultaneous dual band 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz operation e Two 2 ports for ReadySHARE USB storage access Supports FA
95. function if you want to use this wizard to add the client to your WPS enabled wireless router Please check the user manual and gift box of your wireless client to see whether it supports the WPS function If your wireless client does not support the WPS function you have to configure your wireless client manually so that it has the same SSID and wireless security settings as this router p USB Storage p Security p Administration p Advanced Setup Help Center Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ N3 27150063 ag Enter Search Item To 2 Click Next The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client a wireless device or computer Select a setup method Push Button recommended You can either press the physical push button on the router or click the button soft push button in this screen 6 This is the security PIN of the WPS client While connecting WPS enabled adapters provide a randomly generated security PIN C PIN Number You can use either the push button or PIN method 3 Select either Push Button or PIN Number e To use the push button method either click the WPS button on this screen or press the WPS button on the top of the WiFi modem router Within 2 minutes go to the wireless client and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 47 4 D6300 WiFi DSL M
96. guration 91 Ethernet cables checking 121 Ethernet LED troubleshooting 122 123 E factory default settings list of 131 resetting 12 restoring 91 file sharing 63 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router firewall settings 76 firmware version 86 firmware upgrading 25 85 fragmentation length 96 fragmented data packets 52 front panel 14 17 G games online QoS for 57 gateway IP address 31 genie NETGEAR advanced settings 44 basic settings 29 setup initial 24 using after installation 25 guest networks 40 89 H host name 30 host trusted 77 inbound traffic allowing or blocking 102 Internet connection IPv6 118 setting up 30 troubleshooting 124 Internet port 46 86 Internet port LEDs 15 122 Internet Relay Chat IRC 104 Internet service provider ISP account information 23 DSL synchronization 15 Internet Basic Settings screen fields 30 Internet services blocking access 78 interval poll 87 IP addresses current 87 DHCP 23 dynamic 111 reserved 55 IP subnet mask 87 IPv6 Internet connection 118 K keywords 77 L LAN port QoS for 59 settings 86 LAN ports 13 LAN setup 53 language setting 45 large files sharing 64 lease DHCP 88 LEDs 14 17 troubleshooting 122 verifying cabling 21 Live Parental Controls 33 local servers port forwarding to 106 logging in 23 25 logs emailing 83 viewing 89 MAC addresses current 86 QoS for 59 mail server outgoing 83 maintenance settings 84 managing rout
97. h Port 1 65534 ka Help Center Show Hide Help Center The Add Service screen allows you to specify or edit your own custom service definition You can then use the custom service when creating firewall rules 2 To add a service for blocking first determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the application 3 In the Name field enter a suitable name for this service 4 Inthe Type list select the correct type for this service if in doubt select TCP UDP e TCP e UDP e TCP UDP 5 Enter the starting and ending port numbers If the application uses a single port number enter that number in both fields 6 Click Apply to save your information and return to the previous screen Security 81 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Schedule for Firewall Rules You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access gt To specify the firewall rule schedule 1 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Schedule to display the following screen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Schedule Setup Wizard WPS Wizard OoOO o GUDE oooO Days to Block V Every Day Vv Sunday v Security Z Monday Parental Controls IF Tuesday Block Sites IZ Wednesday Firewall Rules FZ Thursday FF Friday mail Vv Saturday p Setup p USB Storage Time of day to block use 24 hour clock IV All Day p Advanced Setup Start Blocking fo Hour o Minute End Blocking 24 Hour o Minute Time Zone GMT Greenwich Mean
98. he Start and End fields when this option is selected e Single address Enter the required address in the Start field e Log This setting determines whether traffic covered by this rule is logged Select the action you want e Always This choice always logs traffic that is covered by this rule whether it matches or not This feature is useful when you are debugging your rules e Never This choice never logs traffic covered by this rule whether it matches or not f Click Apply to have your changes take effect or click Cancel to return to the previous screen 3 Inbound Services To allow or block an inbound service click here to set up inbound firewall rules for gaming or other applications You are redirected to the Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen as described in Port Forwarding and Triggering on page 102 4 Click Apply to enable your Firewall Rules selections Add Custom Services to Allow or Block You can define your own incoming and outgoing custom services to allow or block Once you add your own custom services they are available on the Outbound Services screen as described in Firewall Rules on page 78 and the Inbound Services screen as described in Port Forwarding and Triggering on page 102 Security 80 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router gt To add a custom service 1 Click Add Custom Service to add a service The Add Service screen displays Add Services Name Type ka Start Port 1 65534 Finis
99. igned by DHCP this information is not visible in your computer s Network Control Panel Verify that the IP address of the WiFi modem router is listed as the default gateway e Check to see that the network address of your computer the portion of the IP address specified by the subnet mask is different from the network address of the remote device e Check that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning e If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer enter that host name as the account name in the Internet Basic Settings screen e Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your computers Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of your broadband modem but some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connected to that modem If this is the case then configure your WiFi modem router to clone or spoof the MAC address from the authorized computer Troubleshooting 130 Supplemental Information Factory settings and technical specitications This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Factory Settings You can return the WiFi modem router to its factory settings Use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button on the back of the router for at least 5 seconds The WiFi modem
100. ing screen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home y Router Information vy internet Port Setup Wizard Hardware Version D6300 MAC Address 84 1B 5E 53 0D 33 Firmware Version V1 0 0 16_1 0 16 IP Address 192 168 0 10 GUI Language Version V1 0 0 16_2 1 17 5 Connection DHCP p Setup LAN Port IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 2 USB Storage MAC Address 84 1B 5E 53 0D 32 Domain Name Server 192 168 0 1 IP Address 192 168 1 1 p Security DHCP On WPS Wizard v Administration Router Status Logs Reboot L Show Statistics g MAOY ny Tar y Wireless Settings 2 4GHz vy Wireless Settings 5GHz Backup Settings Name SSID NETGEAR67 Name SSID NETGEAR67 5G Set Password Region Europe Region Europe Diagnostics Channel Auto 6 Channel 36 40 44 P 48 Router Update Mode Up to 145 Mbps Mode Up to 1300 Mbps p Advanced Setup Wireless AP On Wireless AP On Broadcast Name On Broadcast Name On Wireless isolation Off Wireless isolation Off Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ ko 2f 570458512 oa enter Search Item Go Router Information Hardware Version The WiFi modem router model Firmware Version The version of the WiFi modem router firmware It changes if you upgrade the WIFi modem router firmware GUI Language Version The localized language of the user interface LAN Port e MAC Address The Media Access Control address This address
101. ions section of the Wireless Setup screen lets you change the security option and passphrase NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the security option or passphrase but if you want to change these settings this section explains how Do not disable security Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase Note These settings apply separately to the 2 4 GHz b g n and 5 GHz a n bands 1 Under Security Options select the WPA option you want 2 Inthe Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option enter the network key passphrase that you want to use It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 39 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Guest Networks Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key You can add a guest network to each wireless network 2 4 GHz b g n and 5 0 GHz a n gt To set up a guest network 1 From the BASIC Home screen select Guest Network to display the following screen Home Guest Network Settings Wireless Attached Devices Wireless Network 2 4GHz big n Profile Sey ee TI Enable Guest Network T Enable Wireless Isolation Ready SHARE M Enable SSID Broadcast T Allow guest to access My Local Network Guest Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR Guest Security Options Profile None WPA PSK TKIP C WPA2 PSK AES C WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Wireless Network 5GHz a
102. ireless device or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device The device is now connected to your WiFi modem router Repeat steps 1 2 to add other WPS wireless devices Get Started with NETGEAR genie 28 NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings Your Internet connection and network This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie BASIC Home screen shown in the following figure Internet Wireless s Attached Devices ma uo pao Parental Controls Internet Wireless Attached Devices iEAR67 Name SSID initan babab STATUS GOOD NE umbera devices lt lt 4 oothteapotossKey Passwol Guest Network 7 oo M Parental Controls ReadySHARE Guest Network STATUS NOT ENABLED STATUS No USB drive STATUS NOT ENABLED Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ Ni 275006 maa Enter Search Item 60 This chapter contains the following sections e Internet Basic Settings e Attached Devices e Parental Controls e ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer e Basic Wireless Settings e Guest Networks e NETGEAR genie App 29 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Internet Basic Settings The Internet Basic Settings screen is where you view or change ISP information 1 From the BASIC Home screen select Internet The following screen displays internet Setup ma Too Ei li Wireless Does your Internet connection require a login C Yes Parental Controls No Attached Devices Ready SH
103. irewall rules for inbound traffic you need to edit them from the Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen as described in Port Forwarding and Triggering on page 102 The Outbound Services and Inbound Services screens list the available services you can allow or block You can also define your own custom services to allow or block with the Add Service screen as described in Add Custom Services to Allow or Block on page 80 Once you add your own custom services they are available on the Outbound Services and Inbound Services screens You can also specify whether these services are always allowed or blocked or allowed or blocked per schedule as described in Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 82 Outbound Services To allow or block an outbound service click Add to display the following screen Outbound Firewall Rules Services Action LAN Users WAN Servers Show Hide Help Center Help Center Use the Outbound Services screen to define a new outbound firewall rule or edit an existing rule The outbound firewall rules are used to block or allow access by computers on your network to services or applications on the Internet a Service Select the service or application to be covered by this rule If the service or application you want does not appear in the list you have to define it as described in Add Custom Services to Allow or Block on page 80 b Action Select the action you want for traffic covered by this rul
104. is the unique physical address being used by the Ethernet LAN port of the WiFi modem router e IP Address The IP address being used by the Ethernet LAN port of the WiFi modem router The default is 192 168 1 1 exe DHCP Server Identifies whether the WiFi modem router s built in DHCP server is active for the LAN attached devices Internet Port MAC Address The Media Access Control address This address is the unique physical address being used by the Internet WAN port of the WiFi modem router Administration 86 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router IP Address The IP address being used by the Internet WAN port of the WiFi modem router If no address is shown or the address is 0 0 0 the WiFi modem router cannot connect to the Internet Active Connection This shows if the WiFi modem router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN If the value is DHCP Client the WiFi modem router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask being used by the Internet WAN port of the WiFi modem router Domain Name Server The Domain Name Server addresses being used by the WiFi modem router A Domain Name Server translates human language URLs such as www netgear com into IP addresses Show Statistics Button On the Router Status screen in the Internet Port pane click the Show Statistics button to display the following screen System Up Time 01 32 46 Status TxPkts Tx a
105. ith dashboard language and online help e Home This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the WiFi modem router e Internet Set update and check the ISP settings of your WiFi modem router e Wireless View or change the wireless settings for your WiFi modem router e Attached Devices View the devices connected to your network Get Started with NETGEAR genie 26 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Parental Controls Download and set up Parental Controls to prevent objectionable content from reaching your computers ReadySHARE If you connected a USB storage device to the WiFi modem router then it is displayed here Guest Network Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your WiFi modem router s Internet connection Advanced tab Set the WiFi modem router up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed See Chapter 9 Advanced Settings Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts Help amp Support Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information help and product documentation These links work once you have an Internet connection 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 40 for instructions for how to set up a guest network Manual Method gt To connect manually 1 Open the
106. kevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna Radiolan st r verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Notification of Compliance 135 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router slenska Her me l sir NETGEAR Inc yfir v a Radiolan er i samr mi vi grunnkr fur og a rar Icelandic kr fur sem ger ar eru i tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende Norwegian krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF This device is a 2 4 GHz wideband transmission system transceiver intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies In Italy the end user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and or for supplying public access to telecommunications and or network services This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 5 MHz For detailed information the end user should contact the national spectrum authority in France FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceab
107. le components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Declaration of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 declare under our sole responsibility that the D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp 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 This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications H
108. lications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling QoS for Applications and Online Gaming gt To create a QoS policy for applications and online games 1 In the QoS Setup screen select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box 2 Click the Setup QoS rule button to see the existing priority rules On this screen you can edit or delete a rule by selecting its radio button and clicking either the Edit or Delete button You can also rit H delete all of the rules by simply clicking the Delete All button St QoS Policy Priority Description MSN Messenger Yahoo Messenger IP Phone Vonage IP Phone NetMeeting AIM Google Talk Netgear EVA o N OO BB U Na Counter Strike Age of Empires Everquest Quake 2 Quake 3 Unreal Tournament TO GO OO OBB NTO Warcraft 7 Help Center High High Highest Highest High High Highest Highest High High High High High High High MSN Messenger application Yahoo Messenger application IP Phone application Vonage IP Phone application NetMeeting application AIM application Google Talk application Netgear EVA application On line gaming Counter Strike On line gaming Age of Empires On line gaming Everquest On line gaming Quake 2 On line gaming Quake 3 On line gaming Unreal Tournament On line gaming Warcraft SSSSSE SEERES EE E EEE XZ gt ESSE Soe gt Show Hide Help Center NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 6 D6300 WiFi DSL
109. login select this option and enter the IP address of your ISP s primary DNS server If a secondary DNS server address is available enter it also WiFi DSL Modem Router MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address used by the WiFi modem router 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 then accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer This feature allows your WiFi modem router to use your computer s MAC address this procedure is also called cloning Use Default Address Use the default MAC address Use Computer MAC Address The WiFi modem router captures and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using You have to use the one computer that is allowed by the ISP Use This MAC Address Enter the MAC address that you want to use NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 31 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here From the BASIC Home screen select Attached Devices to display the following screen BASIC Home Attached Devices Internet Wired Devices Attached Devices _ Wireless Devices Wireless intruders also show up here IP Address Device Name MAC Address Parental Controls 1 10 0 0 2 USER HP 70 F3 95 B1 E0 5A ReadySHARE Guest Network 7 Help Center HELP 8 SUPPORT Documentation Onine Support Router
110. lowing e Make sure that you are using the button and not the WiFi modem router s built in registrar e Check that PIN verification has succeeded for the wireless device you are adding to the wireless network e Make sure that you have not pressed the WPS button on the top of the WiFi modem router after disabling the WPS feature you logged in to the WiFi modem router and disabled this feature previously e Check that the WiFi modem router is not in the temporary AP setup locked state if you are using the wireless repeater function Troubleshooting 123 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Cannot Log In to the Router If you are unable to log in to the WiFi modem router from a computer on your local network check the following lf you are using an Ethernet connected computer check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the WiFi modem router as described in the previous section Make sure that your computer s IP address is on the same subnet as the WiFi modem router If you are using the recommended addressing scheme your computer s address should be in the range of 192 168 0 2 to 192 168 0 254 lf your computer s IP address is shown as 169 254 x x recent versions of Windows and Mac OS generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server These autogenerated addresses are in the range of 169 254 x x If your IP address is in this range check the connection from the computer to the WiFi modem route
111. ness in encryption keys that it generates WPA2 PSK gets higher speed because it is implemented through hardware while WPA PSK is implemented through software WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate the initial data encryption keys Then it dynamically varies the encryption key WPS PSK WPA2 PSK Mixed Mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients WPA2 PSK clients get higher speed and security and WPA PSK clients get decent speed and security The product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA client software should have instructions about configuring their WPA settings NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 41 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router NETGEAR genie App The genie app is your home network dashboard It lets you easily view manage and control your entire home network and helps you fix common network problems You can use the genie app or the genie mobile app Router Settings AN wav LL WiFi Connection Internet STATUS GOOD STATUS Connec ted Click here genie app eg Parental Controls Network Map ReadySHARE Number of devices 16 Click here Click here Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www netgear com genie From the genie app you can select the following Internet Monitor and repair Internet connectivity issues for both wired and wireless connections WiFi Connection View or change your router wireless
112. ng the incoming message to destination port 113 your WiFi modem router checks its session table and learns that there is an active session for port 113 associated with your computer The WiFi modem router replaces the message s destination IP address with your computer s IP address and forwards the message to your computer 8 When you finish your chat session your WiFi modem router eventually senses a period of inactivity in the communications The WiFi modem router then removes the session information from its session table and incoming traffic is no longer accepted on port numbers 33333 or 113 To configure port triggering you need to know which inbound ports the application needs Also you need to know the number of the outbound port that triggers the opening of the inbound ports You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or newsgroups Note Only one computer at a time can use the triggered application Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications In both of the preceding examples your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet However you might need to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network Normally your WiFi modem router ignores any inbound traffic that is not a response to your own outbound traffic You can configure exceptions to this default rule by using th
113. ngs You can set up the device name workgroups and network folders for your USB device On the Advanced tab select USB Storage gt Advanced Settings to display the following screen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home USB Storage Advanced Settings maa WPS Wizard p Setup Network Device Name readyshare wUSB Storage kaki Workgroup Basic Settings Enable Access Method Link P ae Seinen E IV Network Connection weadyshare ms Media Server httozireadyshare routerlogin nevshares Jreadyshare routerlo httozireadyshare routerlogin nevshares net shares p Security Gi Pana HTTPS via internet https 192 168 0 10 shares p Administration fip readyshare routerlogin netshares ftp 192 168 0 10 shares gt Advanced Setup FTP via 1192 168 0 10 shares Available Network Folders Share Name joe e Folder Name Volume Name bin a x Help Center x Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ KI 75000 NG Mag Enter Search Item To You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device e Network Device Name The default is readyshare This name is used to access the USB device connected to the WiFi modem router e Workgroup If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain the workgroup name is displayed here The name works only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS such as Microsoft Windows e Access Method The access methods are
114. ns port number 5678 to this browser session You type http www example com into the URL field and your computer creates a web page request message with the following address and port information The request message is sent to your WiFi modem router Source address Your computer s IP address Source port number 5678 which is the browser session Destination address The IP address of www example com which your computer finds by asking a DNS server Destination port number 80 which is the standard port number for a web server process Your WiFi modem router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the web server at www example com Before sending the web page request message to www example com your WiFi modem router stores the original information and then modifies the source information in the request message performing Network Address Translation NAT e The source address is replaced with your WiFi modem router s public IP address This requirement is necessary because your computer uses a private IP address that is not globally unique and cannot be used on the Internet e The source port number is changed to a number chosen by the WiFi modem router such as 33333 This requirement is necessary because two computers could independently be using the same session number Your WiFi modem router then sends this request message through the Internet to the web
115. nter SOUL arte Searchtem acl Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications The WiFi DSL Modem Router supports Wi Fi Multimedia Quality of Service WMM QoS to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link WMM QoS provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories voice video best effort and background For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS both it and the client running that application have to have WMM enabled Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 56 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router QoS are assigned to the best effort category which receives a lower priority than voice and Video WMM QoS is enabled by default You can disable it in the QoS Setup screen by clearing the Enable WMM check box and clicking Apply Set Up QoS for Internet Access You can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic e Specific applications e Specific online games e Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the WiFi modem router e Aspecific device by MAC address To specify prioritization of traffic you have to create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen For convenience the QoS Policy table lists many common app
116. nter yp Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ A af 2043 Badi Enter Search Item GO gt To set up Dynamic DNS 1 Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose addresses appear in the Service Provider list 2 Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box 3 Select the address of your Dynamic DNS service provider For example for DynDNS org select www dyndns org 4 Type the host name or domain name that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you 5 Type the user name for your Dynamic DNS account This is the name that you use to log in to your account not your host name 6 Type the password or key for your Dynamic DNS account 7 Click Apply to save your configuration Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your WiFi modem router Under usual circumstances the WiFi modem router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access and you do not need to configure additional static routes You have to configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple WiFi modem routers or multiple IP subnets on your network As an example of when a static route is needed consider the following case Advanced Settings 112 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router e Your primary Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP e You have an ISDN WiFi modem router on your home network f
117. o g Up Time 1000M Full 303 01 e 04 Link Down Lata 20780 30152 4033 CC Link Down Link Down 2 4G WLAN b g n 145M mi Ba mi LL 3502 22 gg 01 32 45 5G WLAN a n ac 1300M HA 01 32 47 ADSL Link Downstream m Upstream Connection Speed Line Attenuation ma Noise Margin Poll interval 5 secs Setinterval ill Figure 10 System up time and poll interval statistics System Up Time The time elapsed since the WiFi modem router was last restarted Port The statistics for the WAN Internet and LAN Ethernet ports For each port the screen displays e Status The link status of the port e TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear e RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear e Collisions The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear e Tx B s The current transmission outbound bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports e Rx B s The current reception inbound bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports e Up Time The time elapsed since this port acquired the link e Poll Interval The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen To change the polling frequency enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click Set Interval Administration 87 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router To stop the polling entirely click Stop Connection Status Button
118. o monitor Internet traffic 1 Click ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Traffic Meter to display the following screen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Traffic Meter Setup Wizard N i Apply e a XCancel WPS Wizard p Setup Internet Traffic Meter T Enable Traffic Meter Traffic volume control by No limit z p Security Monthly limit 0 Mbytes Administration Round up data volume for each connection by fo Mbytes p USB Storage w Advanced Setup Connection time control Monthly limit 0 Wireless Settings y hours Wireless Repeating Traffic Counter Port Forwarding Port am 2 isi z maka Triggerin Restart traffic counter at oo foo am On the Isi day of each month Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management Traffic Control UPnP Pop up a warning message IPvE fo Mbytes Minutes before the monthly limit is reached Traffic Meter When the monthly limit is reached T Tum the Internet LED to flashing green amber USB Setti USB Settings E PANG 2 aa fan pang a ca Ji hl Sassssgsssf ts Help Center Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ NI SPS 28 Enter Search Item GO 2 To enable the traffic meter select the Enable Traffic Meter check box 3 If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic select the Traffic volume control by radio button You can select one of the following options for controlling the traffic volume
119. odem Router e To use the PIN method select the PIN Number radio button enter the client security PIN and click Next Select a setup method C Push Button recommended PIN Number This is the security PIN of the WPS client While connecting WPS enabled adapters provide a randomly generated security PIN Enter Clients PIN Within 2 minutes go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password The WiFi modem router attempts to add the WPS capable device The WPS LED the top of the WiFi modem router blinks green When the WiFi modem router establishes a WPS connection the LED is solid green and the WiFi modem router WPS screen displays a confirmation message Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add another WPS client to your network Setup Menu Select ADVANCED gt Setup to display the Setup menu The following selections are available Internet Setup This selection is a shortcut to the same Internet Basic Settings screen that you can access from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen See Internet Basic Settings on page 30 ADSL Setup Internet ADSL setup See ADSL Setup on page 49 Wireless Setup This selection is a shortcut to the same Wireless Settings screen that you can access from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen See Basic Wireless Settings on page 37 WAN Setup Internet WAN setup See WAN Setup on page 50 LAN Setup Local area network LAN setup See LAN
120. one to the filter Two Line ADSL Microfilter Included Use an ADSL microfilter with a built in splitter when there is a single wall outlet that provides connectivity for both the WiFi modem router and your telephone equipment Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone and plug the wireless modem router into the jack labeled ADSL g 5 Plugs into the ADSL line Figure 7 Two line ADSL microfilter with built in splitter Hardware Setup 19 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Summary e One line ADSL microfilter not included Use with a phone or fax machine e Splitter not included Use with a one line ADSL microfilter to share an outlet with a phone and the WiFi modem router e Two line ADSL microfilter with built in splitter included Use to share an outlet with a phone and the WiFi modem router Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router WARNING DO not stack equipment or place equipment in tight spaces or in drawers Be sure that your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches of air space The unit should not be wall mounted The installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on the second page 4 Browser 1 ADSL or Figure 8 Cabling diagram Hardware Setup 20 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router CAUTION Incorrectly connecting a filter to your WiFi modem router blocks yo
121. ontact your NETGEAR dealer Keep the carton including the original packing materials in case you need to return the product for repair See Position Your Wireless Router on page 18 for information about where to place and how to position your router Ethernet cable A Filter splitter D6300 Modem Router Figure 1 Box contents Hardware Setup 11 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Hardware Features Before you cable your router take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel Label The label on the bottom of the WiFi modem router shows the router s WiFi network name SSID and network key password E ROUTER LOGIN hitp www routerlogin net al E T a A fe user name admin password password D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D6300 Oe ee O O ee Power ADSL Internet WiFi USB On Off ReadySHARE Access on Windows Start gt RUN gt readyshare Type readyshare EE rk Designed by NETGEAR in California 272 11479 01 Made in China WiFi network name SSID and Network key password Figure 2 Label on router bottom Hardware Setup 12 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Back Panel The back panel has the Power On Off button and port connections shown in the figure o Internet Reset Power DIS Ethernet rh Fc 1 USB port 3 Gigabit Ethernet 7 Power LAN ports On Off button 2 ADSL line 6
122. or connecting to the company where you are employed This WiFi modem router s address on your LAN is 192 168 1 100 e Your company s network address is 134 177 0 0 When you first configured your WiFi modem router two implicit static routes were created A default route was created with your ISP as the gateway and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192 168 1 x addresses With this configuration if you attempt to access a device on the 134 177 0 0 network your WiFi modem router forwards your request to the ISP The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed and the request is likely to be denied by the company s firewall In this case you have to define a static route telling your WiFi modem router that 134 177 0 0 should be accessed through the ISDN WiFi modem router at 192 168 1 100 In this example e The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134 177 x x addresses e The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN WiFi modem router at 192 168 1 100 e A metric value of 1 works since the ISDN WiFi modem router is on the LAN e Private is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated gt To set up a static route 1 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Static Routes to display the following screen ADVANCED English 7 v Oep 460
123. or instance you could turn it off for the weekend if you leave town Tum off wireless signal by schedule When to turn off wireless signal Start 12 00midnight End 12 00noon Recurrence Pattern Daily C Select Days I Sunday T Monday IT Tuesday IT Wednesday T Thursday IT Friday IT Saturday r Help Center Show Hide Help Center J WPS Settings You can add WPS devices to your network AP Mode You can make the D6300 function as an access point Wireless Card Access List From the Advanced Wireless Settings screen click the Set Up Access List button to display the Wireless Card Access List screen Wireless Card Access List Tl Tum Access Control On Eoo d Device Name MAC Address EB GB Help Center am Show Hide Help Center Advanced Settings 97 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router From the Wireless Card Access List screen click Add to display the Wireless Card Access Setup screen On this screen you can restrict access to your network to specific devices based on their MAC address Wireless Card Access List Available Wireless Cards Device Name MAC Address Wireless Card Entry Device Name MAC Address Show Hide Help Center n Help Center Advanced Settings 98 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Wireless Repeating Function WDS You can set the WiFi DSL Modem Router up to be used as a wireless access point AP Doing this setup enables the WiFi modem router to act as a wireless repea
124. ot detect it automatically gt To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type 1 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt IPv6 to display the following screen ADVANCED English ADVANCED Home Basic Settings Setup Wizard Internet Connection Type OO WPS Wizard p Setup p USB Storage gt Security p Administration w Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Port Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP i Traffic Meter USB Settings Help Center y Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ NT 2715006 NG ag Enter Search Item Go 2 Select the IPv6 connection type from the list Your Internet service provider ISP can provide this information e If your ISP did not provide details you can select IPv6 Tunnel e If you are not sure select Auto Detect so that the WiFi modem router detects the IPv6 type that is in use e If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE DHCP or fixed but is IPv6 then select IPv6 auto config 3 Click Apply so that your changes take effect Traffic Meter Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your WiFi modem router s Internet port With the traffic meter utility you can set limits for traffic volume set a monthly limit and get a live update of traffic usage Advanced Settings 118 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router gt T
125. ou are willing to experiment you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away The following table describes common MTU sizes and applications Table 9 Common MTU sizes MTU Application O1 N O 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value This is the typical setting for non PPPoE non VPN connections and is the default value for NETGEAR WiFi modem routers adapters and switches Typical value to connect to dial up ISPs NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 52 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router gt To change the MTU size 1 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt WAN Setup 2 In the MTU Size field enter a new size from 64 through 1500 3 Click Apply to save the settings LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP and Routing Information Protocol RIP The WiFi modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server The WiFi modem router s default LAN IP configuration is e LAN IP address 192 168 0 1 e Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and should be suitable for most applications If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme make those changes in the LAN Setup screen gt To change the LAN settings Note If you change the LAN IP addr
126. ou can click the Erase button in this screen Erase sets the user name to admin the password to password and the LAN IP address to 192 168 1 1 and enables the WiFi modem router s DHCP Set Password This feature allows you to change the default password that is used to log in to the WiFi modem router with the user name admin This procedure is not the same as changing the password for wireless access The label on the bottom of your WiFi modem router shows your unique wireless network name SSID and password for wireless access see Label on page 12 gt To set the password for the user name admin 1 Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Set Password to display the following screen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Set Password Setup Wizard aman WPS Wizard gt Setup Old Password p USB Storage Set Password Security Repeat New Password 7E IT Enable Password Recovery v Administration Router Status Logs Attached Devices Backup Settings Diagnostics Router Update gt Advanced Setup Help Center j Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ o af 4 2043 Ba Badi Enter Search Item Melo 2 Type the old password and type the new password twice in the fields on this screen 3 If you want to be able to recover the password select the Enable Password Recovery check box 4 Click Apply so that your changes take effect Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that
127. our WiFi modem router is the repeater select this radio button Repeater IP Address If your WiFi modem router is the repeater enter the IP address of the other access point Base Station MAC Address If your WiFi modem router is the repeater enter the MAC address for the access point that is the base station Wireless Base Station If your WiFi modem router is the base station select this radio button Disable Wireless Client Association If your WiFi modem router is the base station selecting this check box means that wireless clients cannot associate with it Only LAN client associations are allowed Repeater MAC Address 1 through 4 If your WiFi modem router is the base station it can act as the parent of up to four other access points Enter the MAC addresses of the other access points in these fields Set Up the Base Station The wireless repeating function works only in hub and spoke mode The units cannot be daisy chained You have to know the wireless settings for both units You have to know the MAC address of the remote unit First set up the base station and then set up the repeater To set up the base station 1 2 Set up both units with the same wireless settings SSID mode channel and security The wireless security option has to be set to None or WEP Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Wireless Repeating Function to display the Wireless Repeating Function screen Depending on the frequ
128. out of standard phone equipment that shares line with your ADSL service Every telephone device that Hardware Setup 18 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router connects to a telephone line that provides ADSL service needs an ADSL microfilter to filter out the ADSL interference Example devices are telephones fax machines answering machines and caller ID displays Not every phone line in your home necessarily carries ADSL service That depends on the ADSL service setup in your home Note Often the ADSL microfilter is included in the box with the wireless modem router If you purchased the WiFi modem router in a country where a microfilter is not included you have to acquire the ADSL microfilter separately One Line ADSL Microfilter Not Included Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet and plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone The wireless modem router plugs directly into a separate ADSL line Plugging the wireless modem router into the phone jack blocks the Internet connection If you do not have a separate ADSL line for the router the best thing to do is to use an ADSL microfilter with a built in splitter Plugs into ADSL line Figure 6 One line ADSL microfilter Second best when you do not have a separate ADSL line for the router is to get a separate splitter To use a one line filter with a separate splitter insert the splitter into the phone outlet connect the one line filter to the splitter and connect the ph
129. owever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution e Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment e This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notification of Compliance 136 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router e For product available in the USA market only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible e 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
130. peating Port Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Traffic Meter USB Settings Available USB Devices Help Center Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ SiT 0G G8 Enter Search Item This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices You can remove or add approved USB devices USB Storage 70 3 4 5 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router To add an approved USB device select it from the Available USB Devices list and then click Add Select the Allow only approved devices check box Click Apply so that your change takes effect If you want to work with another USB device you have to click the Safely Remove USB Device button for the currently connected USB device Then connect the other USB device and repeat this process Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer To connect to the USB drive from remote computers with a web browser you have to use the WiFi modem router s Internet port IP address If you are using Dynamic DNS you can type the DNS name rather than the IP address You can view the WiFi modem router s Internet IP address from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen or the ADVANCED Home screen Access the WiFi DSL Modem Router s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP gt To connect to the WiFi modem router s USB drive using a web browser 1 Connect to the WiFi modem router
131. r and reboot your computer If your WiFi modem router s IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address clear the WiFi modem router s configuration to factory defaults This procedure sets the WiFi modem router s IP address to 192 168 0 1 This procedure is explained in Factory Settings on page 131 Make sure that your browser has Java JavaScript or ActiveX enabled If you are using Internet Explorer click Refresh to be sure that the Java applet is loaded Try quitting the browser and launching it again Make sure that you are using the correct login information The factory default login name is admin and the password is password Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR WiFi modem router as an additional router behind an existing router in your network consider replacing the existing router instead NETGEAR does not support such a configuration If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR WiFi modem router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network the WiFi modem router cannot perform many gateway services for example converting ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information NETGEAR does not support such a configuration Cannot Access the Internet If you can access your router but you are unable to access the Internet first determine whether the WiFi modem router can obtain an IP address from your Internet service provid
132. reconfigured security settings Types of Logins and Access There are two separate types of logins that have different purposes It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when e Wireless modem router login logs you in to the WiFi modem router interface from NETGEAR genie See Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 25 for details about this login Get Started with NETGEAR genie 23 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Wireless network key or password Your WiFi modem router is preset with a unique wireless network name SSID and password for wireless access This information is on the label located on the bottom of your WiFi modem router ISP login logs you in to your Internet service Your service provider has provided you with this login information in a letter or some other way If you cannot find this login information contact your service provider NETGEAR genie Setup gt gt NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser It is the easiest way to set up the WiFi modem 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 WiFi modem router 1 2 3 Turn the WiFi modem router on by pressing the On Off button if not done yet Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable to your WiFi modem router Launch your Internet brow
133. rimary DNS server if you entered a primary DNS address in the Internet Basic Settings screen otherwise the WiFi modem router s LAN IP address e Secondary DNS server if you entered a secondary DNS address in the Internet Basic Settings screen To use another device on your network as the DHCP server or to manually configure the network settings of all of your computers clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box and click Apply Otherwise leave this check box selected If this service is not enabled and no other DHCP server is available on your network you need to set your computers IP addresses manually or they are not able to access the WiFi modem router 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 WiFi modem router s DHCP server Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings gt To reserve an IP address 1 In the Address Reservation section of the screen click the Add button The following screen displays Device Name MAC Address C USER HP 70 F3 95 B1 E0 5A Address Reservation Table IP Address MAC Address Device Name 2 Inthe IP Address field type the IP address to assign to the computer or server Choose an IP address from the WiFi modem router s LAN subnet such as 192 168 0 x NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 55 D6300 WiFi DSL Mod
134. router resets and returns to the factory settings Your device returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table Table 11 Factory default settings Router login User login URL www routerlogin com or www routerlogin net Login password case sensitive password Internet WAN MAC address Use default hardware address connection WAN MTU size 1500 Local network LAN IP 192 168 0 1 LAN Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192 168 0 2 to 192 168 0 254 Allow a registrar to configure this Enabled router DHCP starting IP address 192 168 0 2 DHCP ending IP address 192 168 0 254 131 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Table 11 Factory default settings continued Local network DMZ Disabled LAN continued GMT for WW except NA and GR GMT 1 for GR GMT 8 for NA Time zone adjusted for daylight Disabled savings time Firewall Inbound communications coming Disabled except traffic on port 80 the HTTP port in from the Internet Outbound communications going Enabled all out to the Internet Wireless Enabled See router label Firewall Inbound communications coming Disabled bars all unsolicited requests in from the Internet Outbound communications going Enabled all out to the Internet 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual throughput varies Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of ne
135. s And i s FREE for NETGEAR customers NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings 33 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer You can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the WiFi modem router s USB port here USB Storage Basic Settings From the BASIC Home screen select ReadySHARE to display the USB Storage Basic Settings screen Internet C Refresh Wireless Attached Devices Parental Controls Guest Network USB Storage Basic Settings Basic C ReadySHARE Cloud Allows you to access ReadySHARE Storage from anywhere C ReadySHARE Printer Network Device Name readyshare Available Network Folders Share Name Hani a Folder Name Volume Name hor Biao Access Access Space Space Help Center 3 Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ N3 2715006 ia Mal enter Search Item To This screen displays the following when Basic is selected Network Device Name The default is readyshare This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the WiFi modem router Available Network Folders The folders on the USB device Share Name If only one device is connected the default share name is USB Storage You can click the name shown or you can type it in the address field of your web browser If Not Shared is shown the default share has been deleted and no other share for the root folder exists Click the
136. s click the Connections tab and select Never dial a connection Troubleshooting 125 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Troubleshoot PPPoE If you are using PPPoE try troubleshooting your Internet connection To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection 1 Log in to the WiFi modem router 2 Select Administration gt 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 WiFi modem router continues to attempt to connect indefinitely If you cannot connect after several minutes you might be using an incorrect service name user name or password There might also be a provisioning problem with your ISP Note Unless you connect manually the WiFi modem router does not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your WiFi modem router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet check the following e Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names such as www addresses to numeric IP addresses Typically your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use If you entered a DNS address during the WiFi modem router s configuration restart your computer Alternatively you can
137. s CI Address oy Printers and Faxes NG HP Photosmart C5200 series n 0 Printer Tasks 5 Add a printer So Set up faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing Get help with printing Other Places This USB printer is ready The utility does not need to always hold the connection of this USB printer Once there is any print job for this printer the USB utility connects to this USB printer automatically then prints After the print job is done the printer status returns to the Paused state Scan with a Multifunction Printer You can use the scan feature of a multifunction printer 1 Make sure that the printer s status shows as Available 2 Click the Network Scanner button This procedure activates the scanner window that is used to perform the scans USB Printer Control 75 Security Keep unwanted content out of your network This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the WiFi modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and other devices connected to your network This chapter includes the following sections Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Firewall Rules Add Custom Services to Allow or Block Schedule for Firewall Rules Security Event Email Notifications 76 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem 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 accor
138. s in dual band concurrent mode unless you turn off one radio If you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band the wireless base station or wireless repeater cannot be enabled in the other radio band However if you enable the wireless base station in either radio band and use the other radio band as a wireless WiFi modem router or wireless base station dual band concurrent mode is not affected For you to set up a wireless network with WDS the following conditions have to be met for both access points e Both access points have to use the same SSID wireless channel and encryption mode e Both access points have to be on the same LAN IP subnet That is all the access point LAN IP addresses are in the same network e All LAN devices wired and wireless computers have to be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the access points Wireless Repeating Function Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Wireless Repeating Function to view or change wireless repeater settings for the WiFi modem router ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Wireless Repeating Function Setup Wizard WPS Wizard p Setup 7 Enable Wireless Repeating Function 2 4GHz b g n PUSH een Wireless MAC of this router 84 1B 5E 53 0D 32 p Security p Administration wAdvanced Setup Wireless Settings Port Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Traffic Meter USB Settings Help 8 S
139. s on the front panel are off Broadcast Name Indicates whether the WiFi modem router is broadcasting its SSID Wireless Isolation Indicates whether wireless connections to the WiFi modem router are prevented Allow guest to access My Local Network Indicates whether any user who connects to this SSID can access local networks associated with the WiFi modem router View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access Up to 256 entries are stored in the log Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted user Administration 89 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Logs The Logs screen displays ADVANCED Home Setup Wizard m WPS Wizard p Setup p USB Storage p Security v Administration Router Status Logs Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password Diagnostics ADVANCED Logs Current Time Thursday Oct 11 2012 21 22 34 UPnP set event Public UPNP C3 from source 192 168 1 2 Thursday Oct 11 2012 20 05 31 DOS Attack 1 Smurf packets detected in last 20 seconds source ip 192 168 0 10 Thursday Oct 11 2012 20 05 25 DHCP IP 192 168 1 2 to MAC address 70 F3 95 B1 E0 5A Thursday Oct 11 2012 20 05 21 Time synchronized with NIP server Thursday Oct 11 2012 19 58 34 internet connected IP address 192 168 0 10 Thursday Oct 1
140. ser e f this is the first time you are setting up the Internet connection for your WiFi modem router the browser automatically goes to http www routerlogin net and the NETGEAR genie screen displays e f you already used the NETGEAR genie type http www routerlogin net in the address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen See Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 25 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR genie setup NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the WiFi modem router to the Internet If the browser cannot display the web page Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports or wirelessly to the WiFi modem router Make sure that the WiFi modem router is ready Its Wireless LEDs should light Close and reopen the browser to make sure the browser does not cache the previous page Browse to http routerlogin net lf your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address this is uncommon change the setting to obtain an IP address automatically from the WiFi modem router If the WiFi modem router does not connect to the Internet 1 2 3 Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information Read Chapter 10 Troubleshooting If problems persist register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGE
141. ss each time it accesses the WiFi modem router s DHCP server Assign reserved IP addresses to servers that require permanent IP settings Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a DHCP Server By default the WiFi modem router functions as a DHCP server allowing it to assign IP DNS server and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the WiFi modem NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 54 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router routers LAN The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the WiFi modem router The WiFi modem router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN For most applications the default DHCP and TCP IP settings of the WiFi modem router are satisfactory You can specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the WiFi modem router s LAN IP address Using the default addressing scheme you should define a range between 192 168 0 2 and 192 168 0 254 although you might want to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses The WiFi modem router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP e An IP address from the range you have defined e Subnet mask e Gateway IP address the WiFi modem router s LAN IP address e P
142. ss network setup The WiFi DSL Modem Router comes with preset security This means that the WiFi network name SSID network key password and security option encryption protocol are preset in the factory You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit Note The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your wireless security NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings f you do decide to 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 WiFi modem router gt To view or change basic wireless settings 1 On the BASIC Home screen select Wireless to display the Wireless Settings screen Home Wireless Setup Region Selection Region Europe Wireless Network 2 4GHz bigin T Enable Wireless Isolation Genet Network IM Enable SSID Broadcast Name SSID NETGEAR67 Channel Auto x Mode Up to 145 Mbps Security Options C None C WPA PSK TKIP C WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Attached Devices Parental Controls Ready SHARE Passphrase smoothteapot098 8 63 characters or 64 hex digits
143. t interface Note For enhanced security restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical e To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet select Only This Computer Enter the IP address that is allowed access e To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet select IP Address Range Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range e To allow access from any IP address on the Internet select Everyone 4 Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface Advanced Settings 115 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80 For greater security enter a custom port number for the remote web management interface Choose a number from 1024 through 65535 but do not use the number of any common service port The default is 8080 which is a common alternate for HTTP 5 Click Apply to have your changes take effect 6 When accessing your WiFi modem router from the Internet type your WiFi modem router s WAN IP address into your browser s address or location field followed by a colon and the custom port number For example if your external address is 134 177 0 123 and you use port number 8080 enter http 434 177 0 123 8080 in your browser Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play UPnP helps devices such as Internet appliances and computers to access the network and connect to other devices as needed
144. t work well with the SIP ALG Enabling this option to turn off the SIP ALG might help your VoIP devices to create or accept a call through the router Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation NAT The WiFi modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them but there are other applications that might not function well In some cases one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer s IP address is entered as the default DMZ server AN WARNING DMZ servers pose a security risk A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed to exploits from the Internet If compromised the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on your network Incoming traffic from the Internet is discarded by the WiFi modem router unless the traffic is a response to one of your local computers or a service that you have configured in the Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen Instead of discarding this traffic you can have it forwarded to one computer on your network This computer is called the default DMZ server To set up a default DMZ server 1 On the WAN Setup screen select the Default DMZ Server check box 2 Type the IP address 3 Click Apply Change the MTU Size
145. tarized zone server change the maximum transmit unit MTU size and enable the WiFi modem router to respond to a ping on the WAN Internet port Select ADVANCED 5 Setup 5 WAN Setup to view the following screen ADVANCED Home Setup Wizard WPS Wizard v Setup Internet Setup ADSL Settings Wireless Setup LAN Setup QoS Setup Guest Network p USB Storage p Security p Administration p Advanced Setup Help Center D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router ADVANCED WAN Preference Auto Detect v TI Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection T Default DMZ Server 182 168 f o E Respond to Ping on Internet Port IV Disable IGMP Proxying MTU Size in bytes 1500 NAT Filtering T Disable SIP ALG Secured Open Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ SEARCH HELP co WAN Preference Select your WAN preference Auto Detect Must use DSL WAN or Must use Ethernet WAN Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection DoS protection protects your LAN against denial of service attacks such as Syn flood Smurf Attack Ping of Death Teardrop Attack UDP Flood ARP Attack Spoofing ICMP Null Scan and many others This feature should be disabled only in special circumstances Default DMZ Server This feature is sometimes helpful when you are playing online games or videoconferencing Be careful when using this feature because it makes the firewall security less effectiv
146. ter 1 Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Router Update to display the following screen Click Check ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Router Update Setup Wizard Check for new version from the Internet WPS Wizard kani Locate and select the upgrade file on your hard disk p USB Storage p Security wv Administration Router Status Logs Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password Diagnostics Router Update p Advanced Setup Help Center 3 Show Hide Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ D1 E Enter Search Item To 2 Click Check The WiFi modem router finds new firmware information when any is available 3 Click Yes to update and locate the firmware you downloaded the file ends in img IN WARNING When uploading firmware to the WiFi modem router do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window clicking a link or loading a new page If the browser is interrupted it could corrupt the firmware When the upload is complete your WiFi modem router restarts The upgrade process typically takes about one minute Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you need to reconfigure the WiFi modem router after upgrading Administration 85 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router View WiFi DSL Modem Router Status To view WiFi modem router status and usage information select ADVANCED Home or select Administration 5 Router Status to display the follow
147. ter A wireless repeater connects to another wireless WiFi modem router as a client where the network to which it connects becomes the ISP service Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System WDS A WDS allows a wireless network to be expanded through multiple access points instead of using a wired backbone to link them The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario YA z LS Ga SI GT 7 a IT a Fp a ory DS gma gt MA III ie I Repeater access point Base station access point Figure 12 Wireless repeating scenario Note If you use the wireless repeating function you need to select either WEP or None as a Security option in the Wireless Settings screen The WEP option displays only if you select the wireless mode Up to 54 Mbps in the Wireless Settings screen Wireless Base Station The WiFi modem router acts as the parent access point bridging traffic to and from the child repeater access point as well as handling wireless and wired local computers To configure this mode you have to know the MAC address of the child repeater access point Advanced Settings 99 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Wireless Repeater The WiFi modem router sends all traffic from its local wireless or wired computers to a remote access point To configure this mode you have to know the MAC address of the remote parent access point The D6300 WiFi modem router is alway
148. ter The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the WiFi modem router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed This chapter includes the following sections e Advanced Wireless Settings e Wireless Repeating Function WDS e Port Forwarding and Triggering e Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers e Set Up Port Triggering e Dynamic DNS e Static Routes e Remote Management e Universal Plug and Play e IPv6 e Traffic Meter e USB Settings 95 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Advanced Wireless Settings Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Wireless Settings to display the Advanced Wireless Settings screen ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Wireless Settings Setup Wizard WPS Wizard p Setup Wireless Advanced Settings 2 4GHz bigin M Enable Wireless Router Radio p USB Storage Fragmentation Length 256 2346 2346 CTS RTS Threshold 1 2347 2347 Preamble Mode Long Preamble v Advanced Setup T Tum off wireless signal by schedule The wireless signal is scheduled to turn off during the following time period man Period Start a Wireless Repeating Port Forwarding Port sai ca a Edit Triggering Dynamic DNS Wireless Advanced Settings 5GHz a n ac Static Routes M Enable Wireless Router Radio Remote Management Fragmentation Length 256 2346 2346 UPnP CTSIRTS Threshold 1 2347 2347 IPv6
149. the Connection Type list select either TCP UDP or both TCP UDP and specify the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 58 gt 8 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router From the Priority list select the priority that this traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet The options are Low Normal High and Highest Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen QoS for a WiFi DSL Modem Router LAN Port To create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the WiFi modem router s LAN ports 1 T 8 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box Click the Setup QoS Rule button Click the Add Priority Rule button From the Priority Category list select Ethernet LAN Port as shown in the following figure LAN Port 1 Ethernet LAN Port N15 Normal From the LAN port list select the LAN port that has a QoS policy From the Priority list select the priority that this port s traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet The options are Low Normal High and Highest Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen In the QoS Setup screen click Apply QoS for a MAC Address To create a
150. ting 122 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router lf all LEDs are still lit 1 minute after power up e Cycle the power to see if the WiFi modem router recovers e Press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button to return the WiFi modem router to its factory settings See Factory Settings on page 131 If the error persists you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support at www netgear com support Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off If either the Ethernet port LEDs or the Internet LED does not light when the Ethernet connection is made check the following e Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the WiFi modem router and at the modem or computer e Make sure that power is turned on to the connected modem or computer e Be sure that you are using the correct cable When connecting the WiFi modem router s Internet port to a cable or DSL modem use the cable that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem This cable could be a standard straight through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable Wireless LEDs Are Off If the Wireless LEDs stay off check to see if the Wireless On Off button on the WiFi modem router has been pressed This button turns the wireless radios in the WiFi modem router on and off The Wireless LEDs are lit when the wireless radio is turned on The Push N Connect WPS Button Blinks Green lf after you press the WPS button and the button blinks green check the fol
151. tion you can share files between Macintosh Linux and Windows computers by using the USB drive as a go between across the systems e Sharing files such as Word documents PowerPoint presentations and text files with remote users A few common uses are described in the following sections Share Photos You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia This eliminates the need to log in to and pay for an external photo sharing site gt To share files with your friends and family 1 Insert your USB drive into the USB port on the WiFi modem router either directly or with a USB cable Computers on your local area network LAN can automatically access this USB drive using a web browser or Microsoft Networking 2 If you want to specify read only access or to allow access from the Internet see USB Storage Advanced Settings on page 67 Store Files in a Central Location for Printing This scenario is for a family that has one high quality color printer directly attached to a computer but not shared on the local area network LAN This family does not have a print server e One family member has photos on a Macintosh computer that she wants to print e The photo capable color printer is directly attached to a computer but not shared on the network e The Mac and PC are not visible to each other on the network gt To print photos from a Mac on the printer attached to a PC 1 On the Mac access th
152. to be reached through a gateway or WiFi modem router e RIP Direction Router Information Protocol RIP allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers This setting controls how the router sends and receives RIP packets Both is the default setting With the Both or Out Only setting the router broadcasts its routing table periodically With the Both or In Only setting the router incorporates the RIP information that it receives e RIP Version This setting controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the WiFi modem router sends It recognizes both formats when receiving By default the RIP function is disabled RIP 1 is universally supported It is adequate for most networks unless you have an unusual network setup 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 a DHCP Server This check box is selected so that the WiFi modem router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server e Starting IP Address Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the WiFi modem router e Ending IP Address Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the WiFi modem router Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN that computer receives the same IP addre
153. to distinguish it from the 2 4 GHz network Region The geographic region where the WiFi modem router is being used It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the WiFi modem router in some parts of the world Channel Identifies the operating channel of the wireless port being used The default channel is Auto When Auto is selected the WiFi modem router finds the best operating channel available If you notice interference from nearby devices you can select a different channel Channels 1 6 and 11 do not interfere with each other Administration 88 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Mode Indicates the wireless communication mode Up to 54 Mbps Up to 130 Mbps default and Up to 300 Mbps Wireless AP Indicates whether the radio feature of the WiFi modem router is enabled If this feature is not enabled the Wireless LED on the front panel is off Broadcast Name Indicates whether the WiFi modem router is broadcasting its SSID Wireless Isolation Indicates whether wireless connections to the WiFi modem router are prevented Wi Fi Protected Setup Indicates whether Wi Fi Protected Setup is configured for this network Guest Network 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz Name SSID The 11N wireless network name SSID used by the WiFi modem router The default names are NETGEAR Guest and NETGEAR 5G Guest Wireless AP Indicates whether the radio feature of the WiFi modem router is enabled If this feature is not enabled the Wireless LED
154. to your WiFi modem router The USB port on the WiFi modem router can connect only to USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives Do not connect computers USB modems printers CD drives or DVD drives to the WiFi modem router USB port 7 V o LL SSS az a fT hog OT ee IT aa ae TSF gt TI lay This chapter contains the following sections e USB Drive Requirements e ReadySHARE Access e File Sharing Scenarios e USB Storage Basic Settings e USB Storage Advanced Settings e Safely Remove a USB Drive e Media Server Settings e Specify Approved USB Devices e Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 61 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router USB Drive Requirements The WiFi modem router works with 1 0 and 1 1 USB Full Speed and 2 0 USB High Speed standards The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table Actual bus speeds can vary depending on the CPU speed memory speed of the network and other variables Table 10 USB drive speeds us Speedisec USB 1 1 12 Mbits USB 2 0 480 Mbits The WiFi modem router should work with most USB compliant external flash and hard drives For the most up to date list of USB drives supported by the WiFi modem router visit htto kbserver netgear com readyshare The WiFi modem router supports both read and write access for FAT16 FAT32 NTFS and Linux file systems EXT2 and EXT3 Not
155. tom of the unit is pressed for 6 seconds The Power LED then blinks red three times when the Restore Factory Settings button is released and then turns green as the gateway resets to the factory defaults LED Activity Solid green You have an ADSL connection In technical terms the ADSL port is synchronized with an ISP s network access device Blinking green Indicates that the WiFi modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the ADSL line The unit is off or there is no ADSL connection Solid green You have an Internet connection If this connection is dropped due to an idle time out but the connection is still present the LED stays green If the Internet connection is dropped for any other reason the LED turns off Solid red The Internet IP connection failed See Cannot Access the Internet on page 124 for troubleshooting information Blinking green Data is being transmitted over the Internet connection Off No Internet connection is detected or the device is in bridge mode an external device handles the ISP connection Hardware Setup 15 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Table 4 Wireless LED icon LED activity Solid blue There is wireless connectivity Blinking blue Data is being transmitted or received over a wireless link or a WPS capable device is connecting to the device Off There is no wireless connectivity You can still plug an Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity Table
156. traffic looking for a specified outbound trigger port When the WiFi modem router detects outbound traffic on that port it remembers the IP address of the local computer that sent the data The WiFi modem router then temporarily opens the specified incoming port or ports and forwards incoming traffic on the triggered ports to the triggering computer While port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range to a single local computer port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer that needs them and can close the ports when they are no longer needed 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 according to the instructions in Universal Plug and Play on page 116 To set up port triggering you need to know which inbound ports the application needs Also you need to know the number of the outbound port that triggers the opening of the inbound Advanced Settings 109 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router ports You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or newsgroups gt To set up port triggering 1 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering 2 Select the Port Triggering radio button to display the port triggering information
157. twork Help Center The USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB device such as a printer from your computer that is connected to the USB port on your router The utility has to be installed on each computer on your network from which you want to control the device You can download this utility at www netgear com landing en us readyshare aspx 72 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router When you launch the USB Control Center utility a screen similar to the following displays i NETGEAR USB Control Center System Tools About Device Status Audio Logitech Speaker Manually Connected by netgear 8dc0086 This screen is the main screen which shows a device icon the description for this USB device and its status e Available The device is available from the computer that you are using e Waiting to Connect You need to connect to this device from the computer that you are using If you are connecting for the first time you might be prompted to install the device driver The following menu selections are available e System Exit the utility e Tools Access the Control Center Configuration to set up your shared USB device See the following section Control Center Configuration e About View details about the USB Control Center software This chapter includes the following sections e Control Center Configuration e USB Printer e Scan with a Multifunction Printer USB Printer Control 73 D6300 Wi
158. twork traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Supplemental Information 132 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Technical Specifications Table 12 D6300 Router specifications Feature Description S Data and routing protocols TCP IP RIP 1 RIP 2 DHCP PPPoE Dynamic DNS UPnP and SMB Power adapter North America 120V 60 Hz input UK Australia 240V 50 Hz input Europe 230V 50 Hz input All regions output 12V DC 5A output 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B a h 55 022 CISPR 22 Class B C Tick N10947 ano HoBase T or 100BASE Tx RJ 45 10BASE T or 100BASE Tx RJ 45 Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802 11 standard See the footnote for the mu aaa table Radio data rates Auto Rate Auto Rate Sensing Data encoding standards IEEE 802 11n version 2 0 IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11b 2 4 GHz IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 11a 5 0 GHz Maximum computers per Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node wireless network typically 50 70 nodes 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 11 security WPA PSK WPA2 PSK and WPA WPA2 Enterprise Supplemental Information 133 Notification of Compliance NETGEAR D
159. ual Band Wireless 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 Note This product s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country Therefore all options described in this user s guide may not be available in your version of the product Europe EU Declaration of Conformity CEO Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R amp T TE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 2 4Ghz EN301 489 17 EN301 893 5Ghz EN60950 1 For complete EU Declarations of Conformity visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Cesky Czech NETGEAR Inc timto prohlasuje Ze tento Radiolan je ve shode se zakladnimi pozadavky a dalsimi prislusnymi ustanovenimi smernice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich
160. uality of Service Setup Some selections on the ADVANCED Home screen are described in separate chapters e USB Storage See Chapter 5 USB Storage 44 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router e Security See Chapter 7 Security e Administration See Chapter 8 Administration e Advanced Setup See Chapter 9 Advanced Settings Setup Wizard The NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the WiFi modem router After setting up the WiFi modem router the first time if you want to perform this task again you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of the genie 1 Select Setup Wizard to display the following screen ADVANCED English ADVANCED Home Setup Wizard Setup Wizard The Smart Setup Wizard can detect the type of Internet connection that you have WPS Wizard Do you want the Smart Setup Wizard to try and detect the connection type now Yes C No wantto configure the router myself gt Setup p USB Storage gt Security Next p Administration p Advanced Setup Help Center Show Hide Help Center Help 8 Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ RiT 0063 am enter Search Item Go 2 Select either Yes or No I want to configure the router myself If you select No you are taken to the Internet Basic Settings screen see Internet Basic Settings on page 30 3 If you selected Yes click Next A series of screens are displayed as the router discovers and processes yo
161. upport Documentation Online Support Router FAQ Wireless Repeater Repeater IP Address 182 free fa IT Disable Wireless Client Association Base Station MAC Address BE fe El KE E a Wireless Base Station IT Disable Wireless Client Association Repeater MAC Address 1 a CG fim Ee im jas Repeater MAC Address 2 E 8 a E Repeater MAC Address 3 E E a i lime a Repeater MAC Address 4 o fs igi i A T Enable Wireless Repeating Function 5GHz a n ac Help Center network to use the wireless repeating function fa Show Hide Help Center K3 27415006 GG 288 Enter Search Item Enable Wireless Repeating Function Select the check box for the 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz Disable Wireless Client Association If your WiFi modem router is the repeater selecting this check box means that wireless clients cannot associate with it Only LAN client associations are allowed If you are setting up a point to point bridge select this check box Advanced Settings 100 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router If you want all client traffic to go through the other access point repeater with wireless client association leave this check box cleared Wireless MAC of this router This field displays the MAC address for your WiFi modem router for your reference You need to enter this MAC address in the corresponding Wireless Repeating Function screen of the other access point you are using Wireless Repeater If y
162. ur ADSL connection Verify the Cabling Verify that your router is cabled correctly by checking the WiFi modem router LEDs Turn on the wireless router by pressing the Power On Off button on the back e p The Power LED is green when the modem router is turned on The Wireless LED is lit when the modem router is turned on e The DSL LED is green when you have an ADSL connection The Internet LED is green when there is an Internet connection Turn on your computer If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection do not run that software Cancel it if it starts automatically Hardware Setup 21 Get Started with NETGEAR genie Connect to the WiFi modem router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your WiFi modem router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book This chapter contains the following sections Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router Types of Logins and Access NETGEAR genie Setup Use NETGEAR genie after Installation Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard BASIC Home Screen Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network 22 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router You can set up your WiFi modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your WiFi modem router manually However
163. ur Internet connection Click Next when prompted to advance to the next screen NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 45 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration The following screen displays ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Congratulations a You are successfully connected to the Internet p Setup p USB Storage s z This router is preset with the following unique wireless network name SSID and network key p Saray password p Administration p Advanced Setup 2 4GHz Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR67 5GHz Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR67 5G Wireless 2 4G Network Key Password smoothteapot098 Wireless 5G Network Key Password smoothteapot098 Printthis Take me to the Internet Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ N 27150063 ag enter Search Item NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home 46 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router WPS Wizard The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS capable client device a wireless device or computer to your network On the client device you have to either press its WPS button or locate its WPS PIN gt To use the WPS Wizard 1 Select ADVANCED gt WPS Wizard The following screen displays ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Add WPS Client Setup Wizard New and easy way to connect to the wireless router using Wi Fi Protected Setup WP S p Setup Awireless client has to support the WPS
164. you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router s user name of admin Then you have an easy way to 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 Administration 92 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router gt To set up password recovery 1 Select the Enable Password Recovery check box 2 Select two security questions and provide answers to them 3 Click Apply to save your changes When you use your browser to access the router the login window displays If password recovery is enabled when you click Cancel the password recovery process starts You can then enter the saved answers to the security questions to recover the password Diagnostics You can perform various diagnostics For normal operation these tests are not required gt To perform diagnostic tests 1 Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Diagnostics to display the following screen ADVANCED Home Setup Wizard WPS Wizard gt Setup p USB Storage p Security v Administration Router Status Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password Diagnostics Router Update p Advanced Setup Help 8 Support Documentation Online Support Router FAQ ADVANCED English v Ping an IP address IP Address Perform a DNS Lookup Ta A Internet Name IP Address DNS Server 192 168 0 1 Display the Routing T
165. yword and then Apply to save your changes To specify a trusted computer You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking and logging The computer you exempt has to have a fixed IP address 1 Inthe Trusted IP Address field enter the IP address 2 Click Apply to save your changes Security 77 D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Firewall Rules Services are functions performed by server computers 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 This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP packets For example a packet that is sent with the destination port number 80 is an HTTP web server request The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force IETF at htip www ietf org and published in RFC1700 Assigned Numbers Service numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024 65535 by the authors of the application Although the WiFi modem router already holds a list of many service port numbers you are not limited to these choices You can often determine port number information by contacting the publisher of the application by asking user groups or newsgroups or

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