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1. The settings of the LAN port For information about how to configure the LAN settings see Manage the Modem Router s LAN IP Address Settings on page 135 and Disable the Built In DHCP Server on page 142 MAC Address The Media Access Control MAC address This address is the unique physical address that is assigned to the Ethernet LAN port IP Address The IP address that the Ethernet LAN port uses The default IP address is 192 168 0 1 DHCP Displays whether the DHCP server of the modem router is enabled for devices that are attached to the LAN Internet Port The settings of Internet port The Internet connection can run through the ADSL port with DSL service or through the WAN Ethernet port with cable or fiber service For information about how to configure the Internet settings see one of the following sections e Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service on page 19 e Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service on page 26 e Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45 MAC Address The Media Access Control MAC address This address is the unique physical address that is assigned to the Internet port IP Address The IP address that the Internet port uses If this field does not display an address or displays 0 0 0 0 as the address the modem router is not connected to the Internet Connection The type of Internet connection which can be a PPPoE connection PPPoA connection fixed IP address connection
2. A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select Internet The Internet Setup screen displays 6 In the Does your Internet connection require a login section make sure that the Yes radio button is selected The Yes radio button is selected by default 7 From the Encapsulation menu select PPPoE PPP over Ethernet Manage the Internet Settings Manually 51 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Internet Setup IEE OCZ ED Does your Internet connection require a login CD S Wireless gt No gt Attached Devices gt Encapsulation PPPoE PPP over Ethernet v Parental Controls e Login guest Guest Network Password Service Name If Required Connection Mode Idle Timeout In Minutes Internet IP Address Get Dynamically from ISP Use Static IP Address IP Address Domain Name Server DNS Address Get Automatically from ISP Use These DNS Servers Primary DNS Secondary DNS Router MAC Address Use Default Address Use Computer MAC Address Use This MAC Address NAT Network Address Translation Enable Disable 8 Enter the settings as described in the following table Field Description Login Enter the login name that your ISP gave you This login name
3. Fragmentation Length 256 2346 The fragmentation length the default is 2346 CTS RTS threshold the default is 2347 and the preamble mode the default is Automatic are reserved for WiFi CTS RTS Threshold testing and advanced configuration only Do not change these settings unless 1 2347 directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the modem router unexpectedly Preamble Mode Manage the WiFi Network Settings 94 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Transmit Power You can lower the WiFi transmit power by selecting a value lower than 100 from Control the Transmit Power Control menu The setting of 100 allows the modem router to use the maximum WiFi transmit power to transmit WiFi packets Reducing the transmit power can save the power consumption for the modem router but also reduces the WiFi coverage If you want to ensure maximum WiFi coverage NETGEAR recommends that you leave the setting on the Transmit Power Control menu at 100 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Use the Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point You can set up the modem router to function as a WiFi access point AP on the same local network as another router When the modem router functions as a WiFi AP many router related features are disabled Tip If you want to change the
4. Up to 867 Mbps Performance mode This mode allows 802 11ac 802 11na and 802 11a devices to join the network and allows 802 11ac and 802 11na devices to function at up to 867 Mbps This mode is the default mode Note WPA PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps Even if your devices are capable of a higher speed WPA PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps Security Options This information applies to the 5 GHz WiFi network Note NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings WPA2 PSK AES If you must change the WiFi security select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem router s WiFi network e None An open WiFi network that does not provide any security Any WiFi device can join the network NETGEAR recommends that you do not use an open WiFi network e WPA2 PSK AES This type of security is the default setting and enables WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the modem router s 2 4 GHz WiFi network If you did not change the passphrase the default passphrase displays The default passphrase is printed on the product label see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 14 WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA If your network includes such older devices select WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES security NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default passphrase If you must change the passphrase in the
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6. A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 174 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Traffic Meter The Traffic Meter screen displays In the Traffic Control section clear the Disconnect and disable the Internet connection check box Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the Modem Router Remotely Vv The remote management feature lets you access your modem router securely over the Internet to view or change its settings You need to know the modem router s WAN IP address to use this feature For information about remote access using Dynamic DNS see Manage Dynamic DNS on page 133 Note Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters numbers and symbols It can be up to 30 characters See Change the admin Password and Automatic Login Time Out Period on page 34 To set up remote management 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the
7. AES This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the modem router s 2 4 GHz WiFi network However WPA PSK TKIP is less secure than WPA2 PSK AES and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps To use this type of security in the Passphrase field enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters To join the modem router s WiFi network a user must enter this passphrase WPA WPA2 Enterprise This type of security requires that your WiFi network can access a RADIUS server For information about configuring WPA WPA2 Enterprise see Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security on page 78 Wireless Network 5GHz 802 11a n ac Enable SSID By default the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the Broadcast WiFi name SSID in their scanned network lists To turn off the SSID broadcast clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security but users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the modem router Enable Video If you want to stream high definition video select this check box When this option is Network selected the modem router uses video reliability algorithms to reduce jitter and packet loss during video presentations If you do not stream videos leave this check box cleared Name SSID The SSID is the WiFi network name If you did not change the SSID the default SSID displays The defau
8. Click the Display button The Diagnostics Routing Table screen displays the routing table To return to the Diagnostics screen click the Back button Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 205 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Reboot the Modem Router from the Web Management Interface You or NETGEAR technical support can reboot the modem router from the web management interface either locally or remotely for example when the modem router seems to be unstable or is not operating normally gt To reboot the modem router from the web management interface 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen displays 6 Click the Reboot button The modem router reboots Quick Tips for Troubleshooting The following table includes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Table 4 Quick tips for troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Your network is unresponsive Restart your network or does not function normally 4 Turn off and unplug the DSL cable or fiber modem 2
9. Ethernet WAN service If you use a DSL modem follow the procedure that is described in Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router on page 20 If you use a cable or fiber modem follow the procedure that is described in Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service on page 26 DSL Service Make sure that your DSL service is active before you install the modem router You need the following information to install your DSL modem and connect to the Internet e DSL user name and password This information is included in the welcome letter your DSL ISP sent you when you signed up for your service Record your DSL Internet service account user name and password Your telephone number or DSL account number If you do not use voice service you can use your DSL account number in place of a phone number If you do not know or cannot locate your DSL user name and password call your DSL Internet service provider ISP Be specific when speaking with your DSL Internet service provider For example you could say I need my DSL service user name and password Can you help me Note If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR services tell them that you need only your DSL user name and password you do not need support Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 19 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Mo
10. For example you might not be able to access certain websites frames within websites secure login pages or FTP or POP servers Change the MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection gt To change the MTU size 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen displays In the MTU Size field enter a value from 616 to 1500 The normal MTU maximum transmit unit value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections or 1436 for PPTP connections Click the Apply button Your change is saved Manage the Internet Settings Manually 71 Manage the WiFi Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the WiFi network settings of the modem router The chapter includes the following sections Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network Control the WiFi Radios Set Up a WiFi Schedule Manage the WPS Settings Manage Advanced WiFi Features Use the
11. Fully insert the Ethernet cable in the correct port on the cable or fiber modem and in the red Internet port on the modem router b Select the corrected a problem with the Ethernet cable radio button c Click the Next button 17 Only if the following screen displays Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the IP address for the Internet connection The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet connection IP address Problem Detecting the Internet Connection IP Address Did your Internet Service Provider ISP assign to you a fixed static IP address This is a very rare special deployment Select an option and click Next to proceed Yes My ISP assigned a fixed static IP address to me No did not get a fixed static IP address from my ISP don t know Take one of the following actions e If your ISP assigned you a fixed static IP address do the following a Select the Yes radio button b Click the Next button Enter the fixed IP settings assigned by your Internet Service Provider and click Next to proceed My IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Preferred DNS Server Alternate DNS Server c Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 31 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 d Click the Next
12. Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Firmware Update The Firmware Update screen displays Click the Check button The modem router detects new firmware if any is available and displays a message asking if you want to download and install it To download and install the new firmware click Yes The modem router locates the firmware downloads it and begins the update A WARNING To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware do not interrupt the upload For example do not close the browser click a link or load a new page Do not turn off the modem router Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process The firmware upload process takes several minutes When the upload is complete your modem router restarts Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 148 Vv AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 8 Verify that the modem router runs the new firmware version a Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network b Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays c Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive d Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays The firmware version is stated in the top right under t
13. The modem router logs traffic that matches this rule e Match The modem router logs traffic that matches this rule Not Match The modem router logs traffic that does not match this rule 8 Click the Add button The new rule is added to the Outbound Firewall Rules table on the Firewall Rules screen Change an Outbound Firewall Rule You can change an existing outbound firewall rule To change an outbound firewall rule 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Firewall Rules The following figure shows two rules in addition to the default rule Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 181 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 ADVANCED Home Firewall Rules cancel Setup Wizard gt Setup Add Custom Service Edit Service x Delete Service y Security Outbound Firewall Rules Parental Controls Enable Service Type Action LAN Users WAN Servers Log Block Sites 1 F Real Audio BLOCK by schedule otherwise Allow all all Always Firewall Rules 2 M CU SEEME BLOCK always all all Never Default Any AL
14. blank By default the Account Name field contains the model number of the modem router Domain Name If Required Enter the domain name provided by your ISP If you do not know the domain name leave this field blank Internet IP Address Get Dynamically from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses Manage the Internet Settings Manually 46 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Use Static IP Address Enter the IP address IP subnet mask and gateway IP address that your ISP assigned for static IP address service The gateway is the ISP router to which your modem router connects Use IP over ATM IPoA Enter the IP address IP subnet mask and gateway IP address that your ISP assigned for IPoA service The gateway is the ISP router to which your 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 modem router during login select this option and enter the IP address of your ISP primary DNS server If a secondary DNS server address is available enter it also Router MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address
15. both TCP and UDP packets e Open In open mode the modem router inspects UDP packets only 10 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Set Up and IPv6 Connection Through Auto Config If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE DHCP a fixed IP address or pass through but is IPv6 use the Auto Config connection type which lets the modem router autoconfigure its IPv6 connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration q Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt IPv6 The IPv6 screen displays From the Internet Connection Type menu select Auto Config Manage the Internet Settings Manually 59 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 BASIE avvancen ADVANCED Home IPv6 xn CL Setup Wizard WPS Wizard Internet Connection Type Auto Config gt Setup DHCP User Class if Required gt Security DHCP Domain Name If Required gt Administration Router s IPv6 Address On WAN Not Available vy Advanced Setup LAN Setup Wireless Settings Router s IPv6 Address On LAN1 Wireless Access Point N
16. interface The number after the slash is the length of the prefix which is also indicated by the underline _ under the IPv6 address If no address is acquired the field displays Not Available e Router s IPv6 Address On LAN This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router s LAN interface The number after the slash is the length of the prefix which is also indicated by the underline _ under the IPv6 address If no address is acquired the field displays Not Available If your IPv6 ISP gave you a specific host name in the User Class If Required field enter the host name If your IPv6 ISP did not give you a specific host name you can leave this field blank To specify a domain name in the DHCP Domain Name If Required field enter a domain name If your ISP gave you a specific domain name enter it in this field For example Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name If your ISP did not give you a specific domain name you can either leave this field blank or enter the domain name of your IPv6 ISP Do not enter the domain name for the IPv4 ISP here For example if your ISP s mail server is mail xxx yyy zzz enter xxx yyy Zzz as the domain name Select an IP Address Assignment radio button e Use DHCP Server The modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network the LAN through a DHCP server This method passe
17. or DHCP connection IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server The IP subnet mask that the Internet port uses The IP address of the gateway that the Internet port uses The IP address of the Domain Name System DNS server that the Internet uses Wireless Settings 2 4GHz The settings of the WiFi port for the 2 4 GHz band of the main network For information about how to configure the settings of the main network see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73 Control the WiFi Radios on page 88 and Manage Advanced WiFi Features on page 93 Name SSID The WiFi network name for the 2 4 GHz band of the main network Region The location country Channel The channel that the 2 4 GHz band of the main network uses Mode The WiFi mode in which the 2 4 GHz band operates for both the main network and the guest network Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 157 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Wireless AP Displays whether the 2 4 GHz band of the main network is enabled If the 2 4 GHz band is disabled but the 5 GHz band is enabled the WiFi LED on the front of the modem router lights blue If both radios are off the WiFi LED is off too Broadcast Name Displays whether the 2 4 GHz band of the main network broadcasts its SSID Wi Fi Protected Setup Displays whether the modem ro
18. settings of all your computers Note If you disable the DHCP server and no other DHCP server is available on your network you must set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the modem router gt To disable the built in DHCP server 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen displays Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 142 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes Static routes provide detailed routing information to your modem router Typically you do not need to add static routes You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as when you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network As an example of when a static route is needed consider the following case e Your primary Internet access is through an ADSL modem to an ISP e You use an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where you are emplo
19. the guest WiFi network is disabled You can enable and configure the guest WiFi network for to each WiFi band 2 4 GHz b g n and 5 0 GHz a n ac The WiFi mode of the guest WiFi network depends on the WiFi mode of the main WiFi network For example if you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps in the 2 4 GHz band the guest WiFi network also functions in the Up to 54 Mbps mode in the 2 4 GHz band For information about configuring the WiFi mode see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73 Manage the WiFi Network Settings 84 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 gt To set up a guest network 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The BASIC Home screen displays 4 Select Guest Network Home Guest Network xDSL Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n Internet Enable Guest Network z 7 Wireless Enable SSID Broadcast Allow guest to access My Local Network Attached Devices Guest Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR_Guest1 Parental Controls Security Options WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES WPA WPA2 Enterprise Wireless Settings 5GHz 802 11a n ac
20. 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 200 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering The Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen displays 6 Select the Port Triggering radio button The port triggering settings display 7 Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box If this check box is selected the modem router does not apply port triggering rules even if you specified them 8 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Some application servers such as FTP and IRC servers send replies to multiple port numbers Using port triggering you can tell the modem router to open more incoming ports when a particular outgoing port starts 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
21. 145 Remove a Static ROUTE sssr siccen ann eianeadiannannad sna EA nEn 145 Chapter 8 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic Update the Firmware of the Modem Router 0 ananena 148 Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router 148 Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Modem Router 149 Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router 0 151 Back Up the Settings si00sds 254 545 0gsmrmiymnebedehemeeteeesageguds 151 RESLONEIEME Setting Sessie tacea de anio eee andes si ho sie 151 Recover the admin Password eee cece e eee eee eens 152 Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings 153 Use the Reset Button 00 eees 153 Erase the SCLUINGSs 4 c edad gion cedo ng dhamddoeddnaowdangtaenae ts 154 View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router 155 View Information About the Modem Router and the Internet Modem and WiFTSCLINGSicsussarceracocenecaeeeeeweeoronomomaweans 155 View the Traffic StatisticSi2os 10384 2408eattaddedadebeteredessdadeees 159 View or Change a TCP IP Internet Connection 00 161 View or Change a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Connection 163 View or Change a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection 164 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the Activity Log and Syslog 0 cece 165 VEW the LOGS ii ss agac
22. AIM BT Azureus Google Talk SlingSteam L SSH Select the By Device radio button The following figure shows only part of the QoS Setup screen Add Rules MAC Device List QoS Policy Pri_MAC_DA947C By Service By Device MAC Address 60 66 66 DA 66 7C Device Name BusinessLaptop Priority Normal QoS Policy for MAC Address Device Name Priority Either select the radio button for a device in the MAC Device List to complete the fields automatically by default each device is assigned a normal priority or specify the settings for the device as described in the following table Field Description QoS Policy for Enter a name for the QoS rule MAC Address Enter the MAC address for the device Device Enter the name of the device Priority Select the priority Highest High Normal or Low that must be assigned to the service or application The priority selections correspond to the queue columns in the QoS rules table Optimize Performance 118 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Click the Add button The new QoS rule is added to the QoS rules table Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule You can change an existing QOS rule For default rules you can change only the priority For custom rules you can change the priority and other settings To change a QoS rule 1 2 6 Lau
23. Advanced Setup 6 In the Service Table select the radio button for the service or application 7 Click the Edit Service button Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 187 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The Add Services screen displays Change the settings For more information about the settings see Add a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule on page 185 Click the Accept button Your settings are saved The changes to the service or application display in the Service Table on the Firewall Rules screen Remove a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule You can remove a custom service or application that you no longer want to assign to outbound firewall rules Note You cannot remove a custom service or application that is assigned to an outbound rule You first must remove the service or application from the rule see Change an Outbound Firewall Rule on page 181 or remove the rule altogether see Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule on page 184 To remove a custom service or application 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click
24. DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The WAN Setup screen displays 6 To disable the SIP ALG select the Disable SIP ALG check box The SIP ALG is enabled by default 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers ISPs assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses This means that the IP address can change at any time You can use the IP address to access your network remotely but most people do not know what their IP addresses are or when this number changes To make it easier to connect you can get a free account with a Dynamic DNS service that lets you use a domain name to access your home network To use this account you must set up the modem router to use Dynamic DNS Then the modem router notifies the Dynamic DNS service provider whenever its IP address changes When you access your Dynamic DNS account the service finds the current IP address of your home network and automatically connects you 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 work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account NETGEAR offers you the option to set up a free Dynamic DNS account through the web management interface of the modem router To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account 1
25. 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 modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them but other applications might not function well In some cases one local computer can run the application correctly if the IP address for that computer is entered as the default DMZ server A 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 The modem router usually detects and discards incoming traffic from the Internet that is nota response to one of your local computers or a service or application for which you set up a port forwarding or port triggering rule Instead of discarding this traffic you can direct the modem router to forward the traffic to one computer on your network This computer is called the default DMZ server gt To set up a default DMZ server 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is pas
26. Enable Guest Network Enable SSID Broadcast Enable Video Network Allow guest to access My Local Network Guest Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR 5G_Guest1 Security Options None WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES WPAMWPA2 Enterprise 5 Enable the guest network and configure its WiFi settings as described in the following table Manage the WiFi Network Settings 85 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Wireless Network 2 4GHz b g n Enable Guest By default the guest WiFi network is disabled To enable the guest WiFi network for Network the 2 4 GHz WiFi band select the Enable Guest Network check box Enable SSID By default the modem router broadcasts its SSID of the 2 4 GHz WiFi band so that Broadcast WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name SSID in their scanned network lists To turn off the SSID broadcast for the 2 4 GHz WiFi band for the guest WiFi network clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box Allow guest to By default WiFi clients that are connected to the 2 4 GHz WiFi band of the guest WiFi access My Local network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the Network main WiFi network To allow access to the main WiFi network select the Allow guest to access My Local Network check box Guest Wireless The SSID is the 2 4 GHz WiFi band name If you did not change the SSID the default Network Name SSID displays w
27. Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt IPv6 The IPv6 screen displays 6 From the Internet Connection Type menu select Fixed ADVANCED Home IPv6 x Cancel Setup Wizard Setup WAN Setup gt Security IPv6 Address Prefix Length Administration Default IPv6 Gateway v Advanced Setup Primary DNS Server Wireless Se Wireless Access Point Port Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic DNS Static Routes LAN Setup Remote Management IP Address Assignment UPnP Use DHCP Server Auto Contig Traffic Meter Device Mode IPv6 Address Prefix Length Secondary DNS Server IPv6 Filtering Secured Manage the Internet Settings Manually 64 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 7 Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection IPv6 Address Prefix Length The IPv6 address and prefix length of the modem router WAN interface Default IPv6 Gateway The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway for the modem router s WAN interface Primary DNS Server The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the modem router Secondary DNS Server The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the modem router Note If you do not sp
28. Fi multimedia settings 5GHz a n v Setup Turn Internet Access QoS On Internet Setup ADSL Settings Turn Bandwidth Control On Wireless Setup Uplink bandwidth Maximum Kbps Guest Network i z aa Automatically check Internet Uplink bandwidth O Kops SEED o Add Rules By Senice By Device Applications IP Phone port 6670 includes SIP amp H 323 IP phones gt Security Priority Highest gt Administration ELZ Advanced Setup QoS rules Queue 1 Highest Queue 2 High Queue 3 Normal Queue 4 Low IP Phone MSN Messenger eMule eDonkey Skype Yahoo Messenger Netgear EVA Netmeeting Vonage IP Phone AIM BT Azureus Google Talk SlingSteam SSH CD CHES CHL Optimize Performance 114 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 If you did not add any custom rules and change priorities the QoS rules table displays the default QoS rules and their default priority queues from the highest queue the leftmost column to the lowest priority the rightmost column Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box Click the Apply button Your settings are saved The modem router assigns traffic priorities according to the QoS rules and their priority queues Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules You can add custom QoS rules and change and remove both default and custom QoS rules You can add QoS rules for services and applications but also for specific devices on your network Add a Custom Q
29. Internet Setup CHED OCZ LED Does your Internet connection require a login Yes No Encapsulation Login Password Connection Mode Idle Timeout In Minutes My IP Address IP Subnet Mask Server Address 10 0 0 138 Gateway IP Address Connection ID Name Domain Name Server DNS Address Get Automatically from ISP Use These DNS Servers Primary DNS Secondary DNS Router MAC Address Use Default Address Use Computer MAC Address Use This MAC Address NAT Network Address Translation Enable Disable 8 Enter the settings as described in the following table Field Description Login Enter the login name that your ISP gave you This login name is often an email address Password Enter the password that you use to log in to your Internet service Connection Mode From the Connection Mode menu select Always On Dial on Demand or Manually Connect Idle Timeout In Minutes To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out enter the number of minutes The idle time out specifies how long the modem router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection A value of 0 zero means never log out Manage the Internet Settings Manually 49 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description S O My IP Address Enter the IP address assigned by the ISP to make the connection with t
30. Modem Router and Its Network 23 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Problem Detecting the Internet Connection This is most likely due to one of the following reasons 1 The modem was not power cycled during the cabling step To solve this problem power cycle the modem turn it off and on To power cycle a modem with battery backup you might need to remove and reinsert its battery After the power cycle wait 2 minutes for the modem to completely start up 2 The yellow Ethernet cable is not fully inserted or is inserted in the wrong place To solve this problem make sure that the yellow Ethernet cable is securely plugged in to the broadband modem port and the router Internet port just power cycled the modem and waited for 2 minutes corrected a problem with the Ethernet cable None of the above Note The option for the Ethernet cable connection that is stated onscreen applies to a cable or fiber Internet connection only see Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service on page 26 Take one of the following actions e If you already power cycled the DSL modem see Step 7 through Step 6 do the following a Select the None of the above radio button b Click the Next button e If you did not yet power cycle the DSL modem a Unplug your DSL modem s power leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service If your DSL modem includes a battery backup remo
31. Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point 72 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network The 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 The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your WiFi security You can find the preset SSID and password on the product label see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 14 IMPORTANT NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings If you decide to change your preset security settings make a note of the new settings and store the note in a safe place where you can easily find it View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings You can view or change the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security The modem router simultaneously supports the 2 4 GHz band for 802 11b g n devices and the 5 GHz band for 802 11a n ac devices Tip If you decide to change the WiFi settings of the modem router s main network use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect gt To view or change the basic WiFi settings 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Tip If you do decide to change the WiFi settings of the modem router s main network
32. PPPoA connection see Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA Service on page 54 To view or change the PPPoE or PPPOA Internet connection status 1 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt ADVANCED Home The ADVANCED Home screen displays In the Internet Port pane click the Connection Status button The fields that display depend on the type of Internet connection The following screen shows an established PPPoE connection Connection Time 00 03 45 Connection Status connected Negotiation Success Authentication Success IP Address 192 168 250 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 9 3 255 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 163 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop up screen Field Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the connection was established Connection Status The status can be Connected or Disconnected Negotiation The negotiation can be a series of dashes which indicates that the connection is not established o
33. Scan is detected Select this check box to enable the modem router to send en email alert when it detects a port scan When someone attempts to By default this check box is selected and email alerts are sent immediately visit a blocked site when someone attempts to visit a blocked site Send logs according to this schedule To send logs based on a schedule select one of the following options from the menu When log is full This is the default selection Hourly Logs are sent every hour Daily Logs are sent every day From the Time menu specify the time of day and select the am or pm radio button Weekly Logs are sent every week From the Day menu select the day From the Time menu specify the time of day and select the am or pm radio button If you do not want logs to be sent at all select the None option from the menu 8 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Logs are sent automatically If the log fills before the specified time it is sent After the log is sent it is cleared from the modem router memory If the modem router cannot email the log and the log buffer fills the modem router overwrites the log Control Access to the Internet 112 Optimize Performance This chapter describes how you can optimize the modem router s performance and manage the traffic flows through the modem router This chapter contains the following sections Optimize Traffic with QoS Manage Default and Cu
34. Settings 91 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the WPS Settings Vv Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS lets you join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password You can change the WPS default settings To manage WPS Settings 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Wireless Settings The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays Scroll down to the bottom of the screen WPS Settings Routers PIN 10002469 Y Enable Routers PIN V To prevent PIN compromise auto disable the PIN after 3 failed PIN connections until router reboots In auto disabled mode routers WPS LED will keep blinking slowly Keep Existing Wireless Settings Wireless Card Access List Set Up Access List The Router s PIN field displays the fixed PIN that you use to configure the modem router s WiFi settings from another platform through WPS To disable the PIN clear the Enable Router s PIN check box By default the Enable Router s PIN check box is selected and the modem router s PIN is enabled For enh
35. T One RJ 11 asynchronous DSL ADSL port Maximum WiFi signal rate complies with the IEEE 802 11 standard See the footnote for the table in Factory Settings on page 218 Radio data rates Data encoding standards Auto rate sensing e IEEE 802 11ac 2 0 e IEEE 802 11n version 2 0 e IEEE 802 11n 256QAM IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11b 2 4 GHz IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 11a 5 0 GHz Maximum computers per WiFi network Limited by the amount of WiFi network traffic generated by each node typically 50 70 nodes Supplemental Information 220 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Table 6 D6100 modem router specifications continued Feature Description e 2 4 GHz band US 2 412 2 462 GHz Europe 2 412 2 472 GHz Australia 2 412 2 472 GHz Japan 2 412 2 472 GHz e 5 GHz band US 5 18 5 24 5 745 5 825 GHz and DFS 5 25 5 35 5 50 5 70 Europe 5 18 5 24 GHz and DFS 5 25 5 35 5 50 5 70 Australia 5 18 5 24 5 745 5 825 GHz and DFS 5 25 5 35 5 50 5 70 Japan 5 18 5 24 GHz and DFS 5 25 5 35 5 50 5 70 Operating frequency range 802 11 security WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 WPA WPA2 Enterprise and WEP Supplemental Information 221
36. Traffic Meter Setup Wizard WPS Wizard Internet Traffic Meter Enable Traffic Meter gt Setup Traffic volume control by gt Security Monthly limit z Round up data volume for each connection by gt Administration Connection time control vy Advanced Setup Monthly limit Wireless Settings Traffic Counter Wi Access Poin Restart traffic counter at 0 00 Is day of each month peewee eat Restart Counter Now Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Tratficmeter Turn the Internet LED to flashing green amber Disconnect and disable the Internet connection Device Mode Traffic Control Pop up a warning message 0 Mbytes Minutes before the monthly limit is reached When the monthly limit is reached Internet Traffic Statistics 6 Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 173 10 11 12 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Select the Connection time control radio button Note The modem router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to select the Connection time control radio button In the Monthly Limit field enter how many hours per month are allowed Note The modem router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to enter information in the Monthly Limit field In the Traffic Counter section set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date In the Traffic Con
37. Turn off the modem router 3 Plug in the DSL cable or fiber modem and turn it on Wait two minutes 4 Turnon the modem router and wait two minutes If network problems still occur make sure that your ISP does not require you to use the MAC address of the computer that was used to initially register the ISP account If your ISP does require that you do this you must change the modem router MAC address that the modem router uses For more information see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 206 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Table 4 Quick tips for troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Your cannot connect overan Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in Ethernet cable to the modem Make sure that your computer or device does not use a static IP address router but is configured to receive an IP address automatically with DHCP For most devices DHCP is the default setting You cannot connect over WiFi e Make sure that the WiFi settings in your WiFi device and modem router to the modem router match exactly For a device that is connected over WiFi the WiFi network name SSID and WiFi security settings of the modem router and WiFi computer must match exactly The default SSID and password are on the product label see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 14 e Make sure that your WiFi device supports the
38. WiFi network the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must provide either a physical button or a software button You can use the physical button and software button to let a WiFi device join only the main WiFi network not the guest WiFi network To let a WiFi device join the modem router s main WiFi network using WPS with the push button method 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt WPS Wizard The screen displays a description of the WPS method 6 Click the Next button BASIC ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Add WPS t Setup Wizard 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 gt Security gt Administration PIN Number gt Advanced Setup By default the Push Button recommended radio button is selected 7 Either click the o button onscreen or press the WPS button on the right side panel of the modem router Manage the WiFi Network Settings 82 Vv AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 For two m
39. Wizard Advanced Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n iV Enable Wireless Router Radio gt Setup 7 Enable 20 40MHz Coexistence gt Security Fragmentation Length 256 2346 2346 7 CTS RTS Threshold 1 2347 2347 gt Administration Preamble Mode Automatic v Advanced Setup Transmit Power Control 100 Turn off wireless signal by schedule The wireless signal is scheduled to turn off during the following time period Wireless Access Point Period Start End Recurrence pattern Port Forwarding Port Triggering Add a new period Edit Delete Dynamic DNS Static Routes Advanced Wireless Settings 5GHz 802 11a n ac Remote Management Y Enable Wireless Router Radio UPnP Fragmentation Length 256 2346 2346 CTS RTS Threshold 1 2347 2347 Traffic Meter Preamble Mode Automatic Device Mode Transmit Power Control 100 Turn off wireless signal by schedule The wireless signal is scheduled to turn off during the following time period Period Start Ena Recurrence pattern Add a new period Edit Delete Do one of the following in the Advanced Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n section Advanced Wireless Settings 5GHz 802 11a n ac section or both sections e Turn off the radio Clear the Enable Wireless Radio check box If both radios are disabled the WiFi LED turns off see Front Panel with LEDs on page 10 e Turn on the radio Select the Enable Wireless Radio check box If at least one radio is enabled the WiFi LED ligh
40. a schedule See Set Up a WiFi Schedule on page 90 Use the WiFi On Off Button gt To turn the WiFi radios off and on with the WiFi On Off button Press the WiFi On Off button on the right side panel of the modem router for two seconds If you turned off the WiFi radios the WiFi LED turns off If you turned on the WiFi radios the WiFi LED lights solid blue Tip If you want to disable the WiFi radio or radios of the modem router use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when WiFi radio or radios turn off Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios If you used the WiFi On Off button to turn off the WiFi radios you cannot log in to the modem router to turn them back on You must press the WiFi On Off button again for two seconds to turn the WiFi radios back on Manage the WiFi Network Settings 88 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 gt To enable or disable the WiFi radios 1 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Wireless Settings E Aovanceo ADVANCED Home Advanced Wireless Settings tie Wawa x cancel al WPS
41. and WiFi security settings of the modem router and WiFi computer must match exactly The default SSID and password are on the product label see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 14 Does the WiFi device that you are using find your WiFi network If not check the WiFi LED on the front of the modem router If this LED is off both WiFi radios might be disabled For more information about the WiFi radios see Contro the WiFi Radios on page 88 If you disabled the modem router s SSID broadcast your WiFi network is hidden and does not display in your WiFi client s scanning list By default SSID broadcast is enabled For more information see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73 Does your WiFi device support the security that you are using for your WiFi network WEP WPA or WPA2 For information about changing the WiFi security see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73 Tip If you want to change the WiFi settings of the modem router s main network use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect If your WiFi device finds your network but the signal strength is weak check these conditions Is your modem router too far from your WiFi device or too close Place your WiFi device near the modem router but at least 6 feet 1 8 meters away and see whether the signal strength improves Are objects between
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43. and lowercase letters numbers and symbols It can be up to 30 characters Note This admin password is not the password that you use for WiFi access The label on your modem router shows your unique WiFi network name SSID and password for WiFi access Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 34 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 gt To change the password for the user name admin and the login time out period 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Set Password ADVANCED Home Set Password Setup Wizard gt Setup Set Password Repeat New Password Security Enable Password Recovery v Administration 3 Administrator login times out after idle for 5 minutes Router Status Logs Attached Devices Backup Settings Diagnostics Firmware ate Advanced Setup 6 Enter the old password 7 Enter the new password twice 8 To change the automatic login time out enter a new value in minutes in the field By default you are logged out of the web management interface after five minutes of in
44. are saved Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device You can assign a traffic priority to a device on your network To add a QoS rule for a device 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt QoS Setup Optimize Performance 117 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 ADVANCED ADVANCED Home QoS Setup fx cancer Setup Wizard WPS Wizard e 7 Enable WMM Wi Fi multimedia settings 2 4GHz b g n V Enable WMM Wi fi multimedia settings 5GHz ain v Setup Turn Internet Access QoS On Internet Setup ADSL Settings Wireless Setup Guest Network Turn Bandwidth Control On 9 Uplink bandwidth Maximum Kbps Automatically check Internet Uplink bandwidth 0 Add Rules Applications gt Security Priority By Service By Device IP Phone port 6670 includes SIP amp H 323 IP phones Highest Administration Advanced Setup QoS rules Queue 1 Highest Queue 2 High Queue 3 Normal Queue 4 Low IP Phone MSN Messenger a eMule eDonkey Skype Yahoo Messenger Kazaa Netgear EVA Netmeeting Gnutella Vonage IP Phone
45. button e If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP assigned you a fixed IP address do the following a Select either the No or the I don t know radio button b Click the Next button Problem Detecting the Internet Connection MAC Address If you previously connected to your Internet service with a computer or another router NETGEAR Genie can use the same MAC address that worked before A MAC address is a unique number You can find the MAC address of the computer or router on its product label Enter the MAC address here format AABBCCODEEFF c Enter the MAC address of the computer or router with which you previously were able to connect to the Internet You might find the MAC address on the product label of your device Enter the MAC address in the AABBCCDDEEFF format not in the AA BB CC DD EE FF format d Click the Next button 18 If the Congratulations screen still does not display and the modem router still does not connect to the Internet do the following a Review all your settings Make sure that you selected the correct options and entered everything correctly Run the Setup Wizard one more time Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information Read Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 210 If problems persist register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support papp Install and Access the Modem
46. connection of the modem router and renew or release such a connection This information displays only if the modem router connects to the ISP network over a TCP IP connection see Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login on page 45 gt To view or change the TCP IP Internet connection status 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 161 5 6 t 8 9 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Select ADVANCED gt ADVANCED Home The ADVANCED Home screen displays In the Internet Port pane click the Connection Status button The fields that display depend on the type of Internet connection The following screen shows the fields for an established TCP IP connection with DHCP IP Address 100 168 100 147 255 255 255 0 Detautt Gateway 100 168 100 1 DHCP Server 100 168 100 1 100 168 100 1 0 0 0 0 EED Close Window The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop up screen Field Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router Su
47. fields on the Wireless Settings screen Manage the WiFi Network Settings 74 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Description Region Selection Region From the menu select the region in which the modem router operates Note It might not be legal to operate the modem router in a region other than the regions listed in the menu If your country or region is not listed check with your local government agency Wireless Network 2 4GHz b g n Enable SSID By default the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the Broadcast WiFi name SSID in their scanned network lists To turn off the SSID broadcast clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security but users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the modem router Name SSID The SSID is the WiFi network name If you did not change the SSID the default SSID displays The default SSID is also printed on the product label see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 14 Note NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default SSID If you must change the SSID enter a 32 character maximum case sensitive name in this field Channel From the Channel menu select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an individual channel The default selection is Auto Note In some regions not all channels are available Do not change
48. guest WiFi network clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box Enable Video If you want to stream high definition video on the 5 GHz WiFi band of the guest WiFi Network network select this check box When this option is selected the modem router uses video reliability algorithms to reduce jitter and packet loss during video presentations If you do not stream videos on the 5 GHz WiFi band of guest WiFi network leave this check box cleared Allow guest to By default WiFi clients that are connected to the 5 GHz WiFi band of the guest WiFi access My Local network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the Network main WiFi network To allow access to the main WiFi network select the Allow guest to access My Local Network check box Guest Wireless The SSID is the 5 GHz WiFi band name If you did not change the SSID the default Network Name SSID displays which is NETGEAR 5G_Guest1 If you want to change the SSID in the SSID 5 GHz WiFi band for the guest WiFi network enter a 32 character maximum case sensitive name in this field If you want to change the WiFi security select one of the following WiFi security options for the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network None An open WiFi network that does not provide any security Any WiFi device can join the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network This is the default setting for the guest WiFi network WPA2 PSK AES WPA2 provides a secure and f
49. is 0 and no warning message is issued Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached Turn the Internet LED to flashing green amber This setting is optional When the traffic limit is reached the Internet LED blinks alternating green and amber e Disconnect and disable the Internet connection This setting is optional When the traffic limit is reached the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 172 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 14 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic For more information see View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status on page 170 Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time You can record and restrict the traffic by connection time This is useful when your ISP measures your connection time To record and restrict the Internet traffic by time 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Traffic Meter ADVANCED Home
50. is blinking green your modem router is attempting to make an ADSL connection with the service provider If the modem router establishes an ADSL connection the DSL LED turns solid green This connection process generally lasts several minutes If the DSL LED does not turn solid green disconnect all telephones on the line If this solves the problem reconnect the telephones one at a time being sure to use a microfilter on each telephone If the microfilters are connected correctly you can connect all your telephones If disconnecting telephones does not result in a green DSL LED a problem with your wiring might exist If the telephone company tested the ADSL signal at your network interface device NID then wiring in your house might be of poor quality DSL LED Is Off or Internet LED Is Off If the DSL LED is off the Internet LED is off amp or both are off disconnect all telephones on the line If this solves the problem reconnect the telephones one at a time being sure to use a microfilter on each telephone If the microfilters are connected correctly you can connect all your telephones If disconnecting telephones does not result in a green DSL LED check the following e Check that the telephone company made the connection to your line and tested it e Verify that you are connected to the correct telephone line If more than one phone line is installed be sure that you are connected to the line with the ADSL service I
51. is often an email address Password Enter the password that you use to log in to your Internet service Service Name If Required Enter the service name that your ISP gave you Often a service name is not required Connection Mode From the Connection Mode menu select Always On Dial on Demand or Manually Connect Manage the Internet Settings Manually 52 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Idle Timeout In Minutes To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out enter the number of minutes The idle time out specifies how long the modem router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection 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 gateway IP address that your ISP assigned for static IP address service The gateway is the ISP router to which your 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
52. is removed from the Port Triggering Portmap Table Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 199 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Specify the Time Out Period for Port Triggering The time out period for port triggering controls how long the inbound ports stay open when the modem router detects no activity A time out period is required because the modem router cannot detect when the service or application terminates To specify the time out for port triggering 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering The Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen displays Select the Port Triggering radio button The port triggering settings display In the Port Triggering Time out field enter a value up to 9999 minutes The default setting is 20 minutes Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Disable Port Triggering By default port triggering is enabled You can disable port triggering temporarily without removing any port triggering rules gt To disable port triggering
53. is set to a static or fixed IP address this setting is uncommon either change the computer to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router through DHCP or change the IP address of the computer to a static or fixed IP address in the 192 168 0 2 192 168 0 254 range Click the Next button NETGEAR genie r D6100 Select Country Country Select ISP ISP Auto Detect Connection Type The Smart Setup Wizard can detect the type of Internet connection that you have Do you want the Smart Setup Wizard to try and detect the connection type now Yes No want to configure the router myself From the Country menu select the country in which you use the modem router From the ISP menu select the ISP that you are using If your ISP is not in the menu select Other Select the Yes radio button Click the Next button The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration This process can take up to six minutes please wait When the modem router is connected to the Internet the Congratulations screen displays and you successfully completed the setup process If the Congratulations screen does not display other screens might display and you might need to provide more information in which case you must continue with the next step The screens that display depend on your type of ISP connection and configuration Install and Access the Modem Ro
54. modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt ADVANCED Home The ADVANCED Home screen displays 6 In the Internet Port pane click the Connection Status button The Connection Status screen displays 7 Click the Connect button The modem router attempts to reconnect If you cannot connect after several minutes you might be using an incorrect service name user name or password Or your ISP might not be able to provide an Internet connection Unless you connect manually the modem router does not authenticate using PPPoE or PPPoA until data is transmitted to the network Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your modem router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet it might be for one of the following reasons e The traffic meter is enabled and the limit was reached By configuring the traffic meter not to block Internet access when the traffic limit is reached you can resume Internet access see Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit ls Reached on page 174 If your ISP sets a usage limit they might charge you for the overage 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
55. modem router is booting After about one minute and 10 seconds the Power LED turns solid green If the LED does not turn green a power on self test POST failure occurred or the modem router is malfunctioning For more information see Power LED Remains Solid Amber on page 208 Blinking amber The Reset button on the back panel is pressed When you release the Reset button the Power LED blinks amber three times and then turns green as the modem router resets to the factory defaults Off The modem router is not receiving power DSL Solid green The modem router is providing a DSL connection In technical terms the DSL port is synchronized with an ISP s network access device Blinking green The modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the DSL line Off The modem router is not negotiating the speed on the DSL line and is not providing a DSL connection Internet Solid green The modem router is connected to the Internet Solid Amber The modem router failed to connect to the Internet For more information see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 210 Alternating green and amber The traffic meter is enabled and the traffic limit was reached Off The modem router did not detect an Internet connection or functions in bridge mode that is an external device handles the IP connection WiFi Solid blue One or both WiFi radios are enabled and the modem router is providing WiFi connectivity Blinkin
56. need To remove a port triggering rule 1 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering The Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen displays Select the Port Triggering radio button The following figure shows two port triggering rules ESE aovanceo ADVANCED Home Port Forwarding Port Triggering x Cancel Setup Wizard WPS Wizard Please select the service type Port Forwarding gt Setup Port Triggering gt Security E Disable Port Triggering SE Port Triggering Time out in minutes v Advanced Setup Port Triggering Portmap Table Enable Service Name Service Type inbound Connection Service User Wireless Settings 1 F CustomVoiceApp TCP 47991 TCP UDP 35418 35420 any Wireless Access Point 2 I WizzyWay TCP 58997 TCP UDP 23790 23796 192 168 0 113 Port Forwarding Port Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Traffic Meter Device Mode In the Port Triggering Portmap Table select the radio button next to the service or application name Click the Delete Service button The rule
57. port 113 Using port triggering you can tell the modem router When you initiate a session with destination port 6667 you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer The following sequence shows the effects of this port triggering rule 1 You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer 2 Your IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port number of 6667 the standard port number for an IRC server process Your computer then sends this request message to your modem router 3 Your modem router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the IRC server Your 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 observing the destination port number of 6667 your modem router creates another session entry to send any incoming port 113 traffic to your computer 5 The IRC server sends a return message to your modem router using the NAT assigned source port for example port 33333 as the destination port and the IRC server also sends an identify message to your modem router with destination port 113 6 When your modem router receives the incoming message to destination port 33333 it checks its s
58. security device manager that provides routing firewall wireless support and traffic meter features gt To configure the modem router as a DSL modem only 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Device Mode The Device Mode screen displays From the Device Mode menu select Modem Modem Only Click the Apply button Your settings are saved The modem router restarts Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 177 Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering You can use outbound firewall rules port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic for services and applications You need networking knowledge to set up these features This chapter includes the following sections e Manage Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications 178 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications Vv
59. that you specify in your rule and forwards that incoming traffic to that destination Port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range of ports to a single local computer Port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer when needed and 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 enable Universal Plug and Play UPnP See Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play on page 123 Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 195 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Add a Port Triggering Rule The modem router does not provide default services and applications for port triggering rules You must define a custom service or application for each port triggering rule To add a port triggering rule 1 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering The Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen displ
60. the channel unless you experience interference shown by lost connections or slow data transfers If this situation occurs experiment with different channels to see which is the best Note If you use multiple WiFi access points APs reduce interference by selecting different channels for adjacent APs NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four channels between adjacent APs for example use Channels 1 and 5 or 6 and 10 Mode From the Mode menu select one of the following modes e Up to 54 Mbps Legacy mode This mode allows 802 11n 802 11g and 802 11b devices to join the network but limits 802 11n devices to function at up to 54 Mbps Up to 145 Mbps Neighbor friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi networks This mode allows 802 11n 802 119 and 802 11b devices to join the network but limits 802 11n devices to function at up to 145 Mbps Up to 300 Mbps Performance mode This mode allows 802 11n 802 119 and 802 11b devices to join the network and allows 802 11n devices to function at up to 300 Mbps This mode is the default mode Note WPA PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps Even if your devices are capable of a higher speed WPA PSK security limits their soeed to 54 Mbps Manage the WiFi Network Settings 75 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Security Options This information applies to the 2 4 GHz WiFi network Note NET
61. the modem router and your WiFi device blocking the WiFi signal Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 214 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility gt 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 using the ping utility in your computer or workstation Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router You can ping the modem router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your modem router is set up correctly To ping the modem router from a Windows computer 1 2 From the Windows taskbar click the Start button and select Run In the field provided enter ping followed by the IP address of the modem router as in this example ping 192 168 0 1 Click the OK button A message such as the following one displays Pinging lt IP address gt with 32 bytes of data If the path is working you see this message Reply from lt IP address gt bytes 32 time NN ms TTL xxx If the path is not working you see this message Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly one of the following problems might be occurring 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 approp
62. to the modem router during login select this option and enter the IP address of your ISP primary DNS server If a secondary DNS server address is available enter it also Router MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address that the modem router uses on the Internet port Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer This feature allows your modem router to use your computer s MAC address also called cloning Use Default Address Use the default MAC address Use Computer MAC Address The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using You must use the one computer that is allowed by the ISP Use This MAC Address Enter the MAC address that you want to use NAT Network Address Translation NAT allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection NAT is enabled by default because it is needed in most situations Select the NAT setting e Enable NAT is enabled This is the default setting e Disable NAT is disabled 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 10 Click the Test button to test your Internet connection If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 210 Manage the Internet Settings Manually 53 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Es
63. to wired devices IP Address The IP address that the modem router assigned to the device when it joined the network This number can change when a device is disconnected and rejoins the network MAC Address The unique MAC address The MAC address does not change and is usually shown on the product label Device Name The device name if detected 6 To refresh the information onscreen click the Refresh button The information onscreen is updated Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the modem router 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 Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions You can monitor the traffic volume without setting a limit gt To start or restart the traffic meter without configuring traffic volume restrictions 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Traffic Meter Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 169
64. user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Remote Management Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 175 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 ADVANCED Home Remote Management EEES x cancel ee gt Setup Remote Management Address https 100 168 110 147 8443 gt Security Allow Remote Access By Only This Computer gt Administration IP Address Range v Advanced Setup o A Wireless Settings Everyone Wireless Access Point Port Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic DNS Static Routes Port Number Traffic Meter Device Mode 6 Select the Turn Remote Management On check box 7 Inthe Allow Remote Access By section specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the modem router s remote management Note For enhanced security restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical Select one of the following radio buttons and configure the options accordingly e To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet select the Only This Computer radio button Enter the IP address to be allowed access e To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet select the IP Address Range radio button Enter a beginning and ending IP addre
65. without WiFi security that they discover e If your computer or WiFi device is trying to connect to your network with its old settings before you changed the settings update the WiFi network selection in your computer or WiFi device to match the current settings for your network e Does your WiFi device display as an attached device See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 168 If it does it is connected to the network e Are you using the correct network name SSID and password Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security Remote Authentication Dial In User Service RADIUS is an enterprise level method for centralized Authentication Authorization and Accounting AAA management To provide WPA WPA2 enterprise WiFi security the WiFi network that the modem router provides must be able to access a RADIUS server Tip If you want to change the WiFi settings of the modem router s main network use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect To configure WPA WPA2 enterprise security 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select Wireless The
66. your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use If you entered a DNS address when you set up the modem router reboot your computer and verify the DNS address Alternatively you can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses as explained in your operating system documentation e The modem router might not be configured as the TCP IP router on your computer For information about TCP IP problems see Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility on page 215 If your computer obtains its information from the modem router by DHCP reboot the computer and verify the modem router address Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 213 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Changes Are Not Saved If the modem router does not save the changes that you make in the web management interface do the following When entering configuration settings always click the Apply button before moving to another screen or tab or your changes are lost Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser It is possible that the changes occurred but that the old settings remain in the web browser s cache Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the modem router try to isolate the problem Make sure that the WiFi settings in your WiFi device and modem router match exactly For a device that is connected over WiFi the WiFi network name SSID
67. 06 40 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 0 cece ee eee eee eee 45 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 000 45 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L TP Seri ec vcickavavadahew owed onataiatieee eke anee Maeadeses eee 48 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service 51 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA Service 54 Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection 0 0 cece eee eee eee eee 56 IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses 00000 56 Set Up and IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect 05 57 Set Up and IPv6 Connection Through Auto Config 006 59 Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection 002s eee eee eee 61 Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Connection 00006 63 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection 0 cee eee eee tees 64 Set Upan PYS DHCP Connection sa c35csdec eden acietsanuciaeoue ae os 66 Set Upan IPVG PPPOE CONNECTION s saccccntaaGne pecenesaesedongeea dee 68 Manage the MTU S126 ions gucisceudis r seere ate aietiva esleneierehead Gia ES 70 MTUNCONGCE DIS ccni234o00005a5hdc ye anes bed eeewerneeesagooeeos 70 Change the MTU SZE vossa deacducn cd gedacd acted eontonba wiles a8 Sanaa Reks 71 Chapter 4 Manage the WiFi Network Settings Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi
68. 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 143 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Static Routes The Static Routes screen displays 6 Click the Add button Route Name Private V Active gt Security Destination IP Address ae F IP Subnet Mask gt Administration Gateway IP Address v Advanced Setup Metric Wireless Settings Wireless Access Point Port Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic DNS Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Traffic Meter Device Mode 7 To make the route private select the Private check box A private static route is not reported in RIP 8 To prevent the route from becoming active after you click the Apply button clear the Active check box In some situations you might want to set up a static route but keep it disabled until a later time By default the Active check box is selected and a route becomes active after you click the Apply button 9 Enter the settings as described in the following table Field Description Destination IP Enter the IP address for the final destination of the route Address IP Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask for the final destination of the route If
69. 92 168 0 1 User name case sensitive admin Login password case sensitive password Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed Autosensing Local network LAN LAN IP address 192 168 0 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192 168 0 2 to 192 168 0 254 DHCP starting IP address 192 168 0 2 DHCP ending IP address 192 168 0 254 DMZ Disabled Time zone e North America Pacific Standard Time e Europe GMT e Other continents Varies by region Time adjusted for daylight saving time Disabled Main WiFi network WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See product label Security WPA2 PSK AES WiFi network key passphrase See product label Supplemental Information 218 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Table 5 D6100 modem router factory default settings continued Feature Default Behavior Country region RF channel e North America United States e Europe Europe e Other continents Varies by region Auto The available channels depend on the region Transmission speed Auto Operating mode e Up to 300 Mbps at 2 4 GHz e Up to 867 Mbps at 5 GHz Transmit power 100 Video network on the 5 GHz band Disabled Guest WiFi network WiFi communication Disabled SSID name Security e 2 4 GHz band NETGEAR_Guest e 5 GHz band NETGEAR 5G_G
70. A firewall protects one network the trusted network such as your LAN from another the untrusted network such as the Internet while allowing communication between the two The modem router provides one default outbound firewall rule It allows all access to the Internet that is the WAN You can add rules to prevent access to specific services and applications on the Internet In addition you can specify if a rule applies to specific users on your LAN to specific users on the Internet or to both You can also specify if the triggering of a firewall rule is logged The modem router lists many default services and applications that you can use in outbound rules You can also add custom services and applications that you then can assign to outbound rules For information about blocking specific keywords URLs or sites see Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites on page 105 This type of blocking is another aspect of the outbound firewall For information about inbound firewall rules see the following sections e Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications on page 189 Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications on page 195 Add an Outbound Firewall Rule You can add an outbound firewall rule to prevent access to a specific service or application on the Internet To add an outbound firewall rule 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Ty
71. AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 ADVANCED Home Traffic Meter Setup Wizard Enable Traffic Meter gt Setup Traffic volume control by gt Security Monthly limit ae 3 Round up data volume for each connection by gt Administration Connection time control v Advanced Setup Monthly limit Wireless Settings Traffic Counter Wireless Access Point Restart traffic counter atO 00 am 1s day of each month Pest Forwantina Port Restart Counter Now Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management Traffic Control Pop up a warning message 0 Mbytes Minutes before the monthly limit is reached When the monthly limit is reached Turn the Internet LED to flashing green amber _Traticmeter Disconnect and disable the Internet connection Device Mode Internet Traffic Statistics 6 Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box By default no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled 7 Inthe Traffic Counter section set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date If you want the traffic counter to start immediately click the Restart Counter Now button 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved o The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic For more information see View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status on page 170 View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status If you enabled the traffic meter see Start the Tra
72. Add button The Add Blocked Device screen displays Control Access to the Internet 104 8 9 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 b Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to block c Click the Add button on the Add Blocked Device screen The device is added to the blocked list on the Access Control screen To remove a device from blocked list do the following a Select the check box for the device b Click the Remove from the List button The device is removed from the blocked list Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites You can block keywords and domains websites to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network By default keyword blocking is disabled and no domains are blocked Set Up Blocking You can set up blocking of specific keywords and domains to occur continuously or according to a schedule gt To set up keyword and domain blocking 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Block Sites Control Access to the Intern
73. C1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description o O 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 gateway IP address that your ISP assigned The gateway is the ISP modem router to which your 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 modem router during login select this option and enter the IP address of your ISP primary DNS server If a secondary DNS server address is available enter it also NAT Network Address Translation NAT allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection NAT is enabled by default because it is needed in most situations Select the NAT setting e Enable NAT is enabled This is the default setting e Disable NAT is disabled 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 10 Click the Test button to test your Internet connection If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 210 Specify an IPv6
74. D6100 gt To change the LAN IP address settings 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt LAN Setup ADVANCED Home LAN Setup Setup Wizard wes wird eta v Setup LAN TCP IP Setup IP Address 168 0 internet Setup IP Subnet Mask 1255 1 255 110 ADSL Settings Wireless Setup RIP Direction Both X Guest Network RIP Version Disabled 4i Use Router as DHCP Server Starting IP Address Ending IP Address gt Security Address Reservation gt Administration IP Address i MAC Address Advanced Setup L ms 6 Inthe IP Address field enter the LAN IP address for the modem router 7 Inthe IP Subnet Mask enter the LAN subnet mask for the modem router 8 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved If you changed the LAN IP address of the modem router you are disconnected when the changes take effect To reconnect close your browser relaunch it and log in to the modem router at its new LAN IP address Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 136 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the Router Informat
75. GEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings WPA2 PSK AES If you must change the WiFi security select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem router s WiFi network None An open WiFi network that does not provide any security Any WiFi device can join the network NETGEAR recommends that you do not use an open WiFi network WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK The WEP option displays only if you select Up to 54 Mbps from the Mode menu For information about configuring WEP see Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security on page 80 WPA2 PSK AES This type of security is the default setting and enables WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the modem router s 2 4 GHz WiFi network If you did not change the passphrase the default passphrase displays The default passphrase is printed on the product label see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 14 WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA If your network includes such older devices select WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES security NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default passphrase If you must change the passphrase in the Passphrase field enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters To join the modem router s WiFi network a user must enter this passphrase WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK
76. IP Phone AIM www Google Talk ONS L l ICMP 6 Make sure that the By Service radio button is selected 7 From the Applications menu select Add a new application This selection is located all the way at the bottom of the Applications menu The following figure shows only part of the QoS Setup screen Add Rules By Service J By Device Applications Add a new application QoS Policy for Priority Highest X Specified Port Range Connection Type TCP UDP Starting Port 1 65535 Ending Port 1 65535 8 Specify a new QoS rule for a service or application as described in the following table Field Description QoS Policy for Enter a name for the QoS rule Priority Select the priority Highest High Normal or Low that must be assigned to the service or application The priority selections correspond to the queue columns in the QoS rules table Optimize Performance 116 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Specified Port Range Select the protocol TCP or UDP that is associated with the service or application If you are unsure select TCP UDP Connection Type Starting Port Enter the start port number for the service or application Ending Port Enter the end port number for the service or application 9 Click the Add button The new QoS rule is added to the QoS rules table 10 Click the Apply button Your settings
77. IP address setting that you want to use e Get dynamically from existing router The other router on the network assigns an IP address to the modem router while the modem router functions in access point mode e Enable fixed IP settings on this device not recommended Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to the modem router while it functions in Access Point Mode Using this option effectively requires advanced network experience Note To avoid interference with other routers or gateways on your network NETGEAR recommends that you use different WiFi settings on each router You can also turn off the WiFi radio on the other router or gateway and use the modem router only for WiFi client access 8 Click the Apply button The IP address of the modem router changes and you are disconnected 9 To reconnect close and restart your browser and type http wwwrouterlogin net Manage the WiFi Network Settings 96 Control Access to the Internet The modem router comes with a built in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet This chapter includes the following sections e Set Up Parental Controls e Allow or Block Access to Your Network e Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites e Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules e Set Up Security Event Email Notifications For information about more advanced ways to configure Interne
78. IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt IPv6 The IPv6 screen displays 6 From the Internet Connection Type menu select DHCP ADVANCED Home vo WPS Wizard gt Setup Internet Connection Type User Class if Required gt Security Domain Name If Required Router s IPv6 Address On WAN Not Available gt Administration vy Advanced Setup LAN Setup Wireless Settings Wireless Access Point Port Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP Traffic Meter Device Mode Router s IPv6 Address On LAN1 Not Available IP Address Assignment Use DHCP Server Auto Config Use This Interface ID IPv6 Filtering Secured Manage the Internet Settings Manually 66 10 11 12 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields e Router s IPv6 Address On WAN This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router s WAN or Internet
79. Internet Connection If you want to use an IPv6 Internet connection you must specify the settings manually NETGEAR genie does not detect an IPv6 Internet connection automatically IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses The modem router can support an IPv6 Internet connection through the following connection types Auto Detect For more information see Set Up and IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect on page 57 e Auto Config For more information see Set Up and IPv6 Connection Through Auto Config on page 59 e 6to4 tunnel For more information see Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection on page 61 Manage the Internet Settings Manually 56 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 e Pass through For more information see Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Connection on page 63 e Fixed For more information see Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection on page 64 e DHCP For more information see Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection on page 66 PPP over Ethernet For more information see Set Up an Pv6 PPPoE Connection on page 68 Which connection type you must use depends on your IPv6 ISP Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you e If your ISP did not provide details use the 6to4 tunnel connection type see Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection on page 61 e Ifyou are not sure what type of IPv6 connection the modem router uses use the Auto Detect connection type which lets the modem router det
80. LOW always Any Any Never Yes hedule Administration Inbound Firewall Rules gt Advanced S etup Click here to set up inbound Firewall Rules for gaming or other applications 6 In the Outbound Firewall Rules table select the radio button for the rule 7 Below the Outbound Firewall Rules table click the Edit button The Block Services Setup screen displays 8 Change the settings For more information about the settings see Add an Outbound Firewall Rule on page 179 9 Click the Accept button Your settings are saved The changed rule displays in the Outbound Firewall Rules table on the Firewall Rules screen Change the Priority of an Outbound Firewall Rule Firewall rules are applied in the order in which they are listed in the modem router s outbound firewall rules table You can change the priority of one or more rules by moving the rules up or down in the table gt To change the priority of an outbound firewall rule 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 182 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Editi
81. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Dynamic DNS Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 133 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 OBASIOW avvancen a V COD vse a ynamic ons service gt Setup Service Provider Do you have a NETGEAR DDNS or a No IP DDNS account Yes gt Administration No gt Security v Advanced Setup Please enter the following information for registration Wireless Settinas Host Name mynetgear com Wireless Access Point Email Port Forwarding Port Password 6 32 characters Triggering Register By submitting this form agree to the terms of service and that I will only create one free account Static Routes aaaea Remote Management 6 Traffic Meter Device Mode Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box From the Service Provider menu select NETGEAR Select the No radio button In the Host Name field enter the name that you want to use for your URL oP N O The host name is sometimes called the domain name Your free URL includes the host name that you specify and en
82. NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 User Manual December 2014 202 11364 01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products 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 website 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 http support netgear com general contact default aspx Compliance For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply Trademarks NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Any non NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router Unpack Your Modem Router 0 eee cece eee nett eee eees 9 Front Panel with LEDSi is cc0s0002cd0ocdceadeodnarapasdudtasecesennsaaes 10 Back Panel with Ports Buttons and Connector 0 00 00 0c eee eee 12 Right Side Panel with WPS
83. PP over ATM X Parental Controls gt Login guest Guest Network gt Password Connection Mode Always On Idle Timeout In Minutes Internet IP Address Get Dynamically from ISP Use Static IP Address IP Address Domain Name Server DNS Address Get Automatically from ISP Use These ONS Servers Primary DNS Secondary DNS NAT Network Address Translation Enable Disable 8 Enter the settings as described in the following table Field Description Login Enter the login name that your ISP gave you This login name is often an email address Password Enter the password that you use to log in to your Internet service Connection Mode From the Connection Mode menu select Always On Dial on Demand or Manually Connect Idle Timeout In Minutes To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out enter the number of minutes The idle time out specifies how long the modem router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection A value of 0 zero means never log out Account Name If Required Enter the account name provided by your ISP This name might also be called the host name If you do not know the account name leave this field blank Domain Name If Required Enter the domain name provided by your ISP If you do not know the domain name leave this field blank Manage the Internet Settings Manually 55 A
84. Passphrase field enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters To join the modem router s WiFi network a user must enter this passphrase WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the modem router s 2 4 GHz WiFi network However WPA PSK TKIP is less secure than WPA2 PSK AES and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps To use this type of security in the Passphrase field enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters To join the modem router s WiFi network a user must enter this passphrase WPA WPA2 Enterprise This type of security requires that your WiFi network can access a RADIUS server For information about configuring WPA WPA2 Enterprise see Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security on page 78 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the WiFi Network Settings 77 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 If you connected over WiFi to the network and you changed the SSID you are disconnected from the network 8 Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new settings If you cannot connect over WiFi check the following e If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network
85. Router and Its Network 32 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings After you set up the modem router for DSL cable or fiber service you can view or change the settings for the modem router by accessing NETGEAR genie gt To log in to the modem router 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net or http www routerlogin com The nature of the login screen that displays depends on your Internet browser A username and password are being requested by http 192 168 0 1 The site says NETGEAR 06100 admin 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button NETGEAR genie D6100 xDSL Internet Wireless Attached Devices Parental Controls Guest Network HELP amp SUPPORT Documentation Online Support Router FAQ GNU GPL Internet STATUS GOOD Pam am 9 Wireless SSID NETGEAR23 Password jaggedtrum ii Parental Controls STATUS NOT ENABLED TT Guest Network STATUS NOT ENABLED Router Firmware Version V1 0 0 34 0 0 34 Auto X oest E Gy Attached Devices Number of devices 4 BS PN S104 iln Enter Search Item Install and Access the Modem Route
86. SL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Backup Settings The Backup Settings screen displays Click the Browse button and navigate to and select the saved configuration file The name of the backup file from which you can restore the configuration is NETGEAR_D6100 cfg Follow the directions of your browser to locate and select the file Click the Restore button The configuration is uploaded to the modem router When the restoration is complete the modem router reboots This process takes about one minute A WARNING To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware do not interrupt the restoration For example do not close the browser click a link or load a new page Do not turn off the modem router Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green Recover the admin Password NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the modem router user name admin Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer Firefox and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari browser For information about setting up password recovery see Set Up Password Recovery on page 36 The following procedure works only if you did set up password recovery gt To recover your password 1 Launch an Internet browser from a compute
87. Security of the Main Network Ta View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings 0 0000008 73 Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security 000 78 Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security 0 e cece eee eee 80 Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network 0000 81 Use WPS with the Push Button Method 0 0 eee 82 Use WPS with the PIN Method cece cece e eens 83 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network 84 Control the WIR Radios 4 5 6 6 05 2c ssceaeeeteades seek Se aeee taruun ekeit 88 Use the WiFi On Off BUttOn 66 ccc ccdesege screed eee eeaauacaactanens 88 Enableor Disable the WiFWRAdIOS ocaccsananicsms vance wee sees vee anaes 88 Set Upa WiFi SENECUle ss co cc c5 aa oat adeugusiGaeeee powered sees titere 90 Manage the WPS S ttingSs occ o 5550naarmamnmiad pseiwaweteeeeeeenenag es 92 Manage Advanced WiFi Features 0 e ccc eee eee eee 93 Use the Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point 000 008 95 Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls nsucce 2s eae verona rratacaiawensnem suectecceee 98 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 0 0 e cece neers 100 Enable and Manage Network Access Control 000055 100 Manage Network Access Control Lists 0 00 e eee 102 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites 2 eee 105 Set UP BIOCKINGwamin
88. Setup Wizard ADVANCED Home Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Select Country gt Setup Select ISP ISP gt Security Auto Detect Connection Type The Smart Setup Wizard can detect the type of Internet connection that you have Do you want the Smart Setup Wizard to try and detect the connection type now Yes gt Administration Router Status Logs Attached Device No want to configure the router myself Backup Settings Set Password P Next Diagnostics Firmware Update gt Advanced Setup 6 From the Country menu select the country in which you use the modem router 7 From the ISP menu select the ISP that you are using If your ISP is not in the menu select Other 8 Select the Yes radio button Manage the Internet Settings Manually 40 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 If you select the No radio button you are taken to the Internet Setup screen see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45 after you click the Next button 9 Click the Next button The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration This process can take up to six minutes please wait When the modem router is connected to the Internet the Congratulations screen displays and you successfully completed the setup process If the Congratulations screen does not display other screens might display and you might need to provide m
89. T Filtering Enable and Configure a VLAN e Manage the SIP Application Level Gateway e Manage Dynamic DNS Manage the Modem Router s LAN IP Address Settings e Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings e Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses Change the Modem Router s Device Name e Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool e Disable the Built In DHCP Server e Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes For information about the MTU size see Manage the MTU Size on page 70 125 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the ADSL Settings NETGEAR recommends that you use the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility to detect the DSL connection and automatically set up the modem router see Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service on page 19 If you are technically experienced and are sure of the correct DSL mode multiplexing method and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier VPI and virtual channel identifier VCI you can change those settings NETGEAR recommends that you enter the multiplexing method VPI and VCI only if your ISP gave you this information gt To view or change the DSL setup 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name
90. TCP UDP External Port Range Enter one or more port numbers one or more ranges of port numbers or a combination of both Divide ports and port ranges by commas Internal Port Range Specify the internal ports by one of these methods e Leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected e Clear the Use the same port range for Internal port check box and in the Internal Port Range field enter one or more port numbers one or more ranges of port numbers or a combination of both Divide ports and port ranges by commas Internal IP address Either enter an IP address in the Internal IP address field or select the radio button for an attached device that is listed in the table 10 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved The rule is added to the table on the Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen 11 To arrange the table entries by internal IP address click the Arrange by Internal IP button The lowest internal IP address displays at the top and the highest at the bottom Change a Port Forwarding Rule You can change an existing port forwarding rule To change a port forwarding rule 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and
91. TGEAR please go to www netgear comvipc gt Setup Keyword Blocking y Security Never Per Schedule Parental Controls Always Type keyword or domain name here Firewall Rules Schedule EES Add Keyword gt Administration Block sites containing these keywords or domain names gt Advanced Setup Delete Keyword Clear List Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites Trusted IP Address 6 Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites check box 7 Inthe Trusted IP Address field enter the IP address of the trusted device The first three octets of the IP address are automatically populated and depend on the IP address that is assigned to the modem router on the LAN Setup screen 8 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules You can set up a schedule that you can apply to keyword blocking see Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites on page 105 and outbound firewall rules see Manage Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications on page 179 If applied the schedule specifies the days and time that keyword blocking outbound firewall rules or both are active By default no schedule is set and you can either enable or disable these features gt To set up a schedule for blocking 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www rout
92. Wireless Settings screen displays Note Ifyou are configuring a guest network select Guest Network instead The Guest Network Settings screen displays Manage the WiFi Network Settings 78 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 In the Security Options section select the WPA WPA2 Enterprise radio button Security Options None WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES WPAWPA2 Enterprise Security Options WPA WPA2 Enterprise WPA Mode WPA TKIP WPA2 AES RADIUS server IP Address RADIUS server Port 1812 RADIUS server Shared Secret In the Security Options WPA WPA2 Enterprise section enter the settings as described in the following table Field Description WPA Mode From the WPA Mode menu select the enterprise mode e WPA2 AES WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA If your network includes such older devices select WPA TKIP WPA2 AES security e WPA TKIP WPA2 AES This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the modem router s WiFi network RADIUS server IP Address Enter the IPv4 address of the RADIUS server to which the WiFi network can connect RADIUS server Port Enter the number of the port on the modem router that is used to access the RADIUS server for authentication The default port number is 1812 RADIUS server Shared Enter the share
93. a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule on page 185 The action for outgoing connections covered by this rule e BLOCK always BLOCK by schedule otherwise allow ALLOW always ALLOW by schedule otherwise block Note ALLOW rules are useful only if the traffic is already covered by a BLOCK rule That is you wish to allow a subset of traffic that is blocked by another rule Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 180 WV AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description LAN Users Specify which devices on your LAN or LAN users are affected by the rule based on their IP address Any All computers and devices on your LAN are covered by this rule e Single address Enter the required address in the Start field to apply the rule to a single device on your LAN Address range Enter the required addresses in the Start and End fields to apply the rule to a range of devices WAN Users Specify which Internet locations or WAN users are covered by the rule based on their IP address Any All Internet IP addresses are covered by this rule e Single address Enter the required address in the Start field e Address range Enter the required addresses the Start and End fields Log Specify whether traffic that is covered by this rule is logged e Never The modem router does not log traffic that matches this rule Always
94. activity 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 35 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the modem router user name admin Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer Firefox and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari browser gt To set up password recovery 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Set Password The Set Password screen displays Select the Enable Password Recovery check box Select two security questions and provide answers to them Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware When you set up your modem router and are connected to the Internet the modem router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available If it is a message is displayed at the top of the screen For information about manually upg
95. ae vis ve whe weadeles wares 204 Display the Routing Table 0 cee eee eee eee 205 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Reboot the Modem Router from the Web Management Interface 206 Quick Tips for Troubleshooting o605 cswelnraiesiicvusiewseeeeas anes ae 206 Troubleshoot with the LEDS auis 00 0000 accaade da nd oes e seocemananasacna 207 Power LED Remains Solid Amber oi24 s5 asgrraarmananesa saad ened 208 Power LEDS Off cncccceaeseaae rawaranuiadea sree ene scedesaa neds 208 WIFTBEDISIORP s iagcsacidrnG hbo od docicergalaaiuolue pe eiin eea dah ae 208 You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router 0 0 00 e eee eee 209 Troubleshoot the Internet Connection cece eee eee 210 Troubleshoot the DSL Link 0 cee eee 210 NnteMMeEWEDIS OTE 1 2 1 cto 0404 00 04 teecdceese gaat gamaee batetadesos 211 Obtain an Internet IP Address 0 eee eee eens 211 Troubleshoot PPPOE or PPPOA 2 0 8 0 06 00 44 0044 55 4005 0092a4 9 2 8adroseens 212 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 00 ccc cece eee eee eee eee 213 Changes Are Not Saved 22 00st sc ase adetadeiaaoenstaiatesdioieies 214 Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity 0 cee eee 214 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 0 215 Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router 2 c sees eee eee 215 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote De
96. anced security you can disable the modem router s PIN by clearing the Enable Router s PIN check box However when you disable the modem router s PIN WPS is not disabled because you can still use the physical WPS button Note The PIN function might temporarily be disabled automatically if the modem router detects suspicious attempts to break into the modem router s WiFi settings by using the router s PIN through WPS Manage the WiFi Network Settings 92 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 7 To allow the wireless settings to be changed automatically when you use WPS clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box By default the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected NETGEAR recommends that you leave this check box selected If you clear this check box the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the modem router the modem router WiFi settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and passphrase For information about viewing this SSID and passphrase see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73 Clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box only if you want to allow the WPS process to change the SSID and passphrase for WiFi access A WARNING If you clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box and use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to the modem router s WiFi network the SSID and passphrase are a
97. and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt ADSL Settings WPS Wizard DSL Mode Auto Enable This Interface Multiplexing Method VC BASED v v Setup Internet Setup VPI 0 Wireless Setup Guest Network WAN Setup LAN Setup QoS Setup gt Security gt Administration gt Advanced Setup 6 From the DSL Mode menu select the DSL mode that your ISP provided you e Auto The modem router detects the DSL mode automatically This is the default setting e ADSL G dmt Legacy version of ADSL Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 126 Ta 8 9 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 e ADSL2 Legacy version of ADSL2 e ADSL2 ADSL2 provides the fastest downstream rates and can interoperate with ADSL2 and ADSL g dmt Click the upper Apply button Your DSL mode changes are saved From the Multiplexing Method menu select LLC BASED or VC BASED as indicated by your ISP For the VPI enter a number between 0 and 255 as indicated by your ISP The default setting is 0 10 For the VCI enter a number between 32 and 65535 as indicated by your ISP The default setting is 38 11 Click the lower Apply button Your PVC changes are saved Change the WAN Connection Preference The modem router can auto detect the type of WAN connection However you can also set the WAN connection pr
98. as sdiew deed pa Sa ENE aetacine actnaaine 165 Specify Which Activities Are Logged 0 cece eee eee eee eee 167 Specif ye SYSIOG Ser VE a5 6 can rre ernmurnade ememanedeaetene net es 167 View Devices Currently on the Network 0 ee eee eee 168 Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic 0 0 cece eee eee eee 169 Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions 169 View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status 00000 e 170 Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume 0 cece eee eee 171 Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time eee eee 173 Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached 174 Manage the Modem Router Remotely 0 00 e cece eee aes 175 Configure the Modem Router as a DSL Modem Only 0 177 Chapter 9 Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications 179 Add an Outbound Firewall Rule 0 eee eee eee 179 Change an Outbound Firewall Rule 0 cece eee 181 Change the Priority of an Outbound Firewall Rule 182 Disable or Enable an Outbound Firewall Rule 0 0000 ee 183 Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule cee eee eee eee 184 Add a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Fire Wall RUIE i 55 5 556 68 08 0 6 5 4649505saaa
99. ast connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA Select WPA2 to allow 802 11n devices to connect to the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed If your network includes older devices that do not support WPA2 select WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES security To use WPA2 security in the Passphrase field enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters To join the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network a user must enter this passphrase WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network However WPA PSK TKIP is less secure than WPA2 PSK AES and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps To use WPA WPA2 security in the Passphrase field enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters To join the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network a user must enter this passphrase WPA WPA2 Enterprise This type of security requires that your WiFi network can access a RADIUS server For information about configuring WPA WPA2 Enterprise see Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security on page 78 Security Options Passphrase The passphrase that provides users access to the guest WiFi network in the 5 GHZ band The passphrase is also referred to as the password or key 6 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 7 Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the guest network Manage the WiFi Networ
100. at do not want to be logged Click the Apply button You settings are saved Specify a Syslog Server You can let the modem router send the logs to a syslog server on your LAN or to an external syslog server The modem router can also broadcast the syslog server message on your LAN gt To specify a syslog server and enable forwarding of log messages f Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 167 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Logs The Logs screen displays Scroll down to the Syslog section By default the Disable button is selected and no log messages are forwarded Select how log messages are forwarded e Broadcast on LAN The modem router broadcasts log messages on your LAN but does not send log messages to a syslog server e Send to this Syslog server IP address The modem router sends log messages to an internal or external syslog server for which you must enter the IP address Click the Apply button You settings are saved View Devices Currently on the Networ
101. atus at the expense of more network traffic Longer durations can compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic 8 Enter the advertisement time to live in hops The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops steps for each UPnP packet sent Hops are the steps a packet takes between routers 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 it might be necessary to increase this value Optimize Performance 123 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 9 Click the Apply button The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing the modem router and which ports internal and external that device opened The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address 10 To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap table click the Refresh button Manage Wi Fi Multimedia Quality of Service Wi Fi Multimedia Quality of Service WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi 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 Q
102. ault router Check that the network address of your computer the portion of the IP address specified by the netmask is different from the network address of the remote device If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer enter that host name as the account name see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45 Your ISP might 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 modem but some additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connected to that modem In this case configure your modem router to clone or spoof the MAC address from the authorized computer see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 216 Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics e Factory Settings e Technical Specifications AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Factory Settings You can reset the modem router to the factory default settings that are shown in the following table For more information about resetting the modem router to its factory settings see Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 153 Table 5 D6100 modem router factory default settings Feature Default Behavior Router login User login URL www routerlogin net or www routerlogin com or 1
103. aylight saving time select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box Note If the modem router synchronized its internal clock with a time server on the Internet and you selected the correct time zone the Current Time field displays the correct date and time Control Access to the Internet 110 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Set Up Security Event Email Notifications The modem router can email you its logs of its activity The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services gt To set up email notifications 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt E mail ADVANCED ADVANCED Home E mail gt Setup Send alerts and logs through e mail Your Outgoing Mail Server y Securit y Send to This E mail Address Parental Controls Secure connection use SSL Block Sites My mail server requires authentication Firewall Rules User Name Scheduh Send Alert immediately gt Administration Ifa DoS attac
104. ays Select the Port Triggering radio button EASIER Aovancen ADVANCED Home Port Forwarding Port Triggering Gk E Setup Wizard WPS Wizard a Port Forwarding gt Setup Port Triggering gt Security E Disable Port Triggering gt Administration Port Triggering Time out in minutes v Advanced Setup Port Triggering Portmap Table Enable Service Name Service Type Inbound Connection Service User Wireless Settings Add Service P Edit Service x Delete Service Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Traffic Meter Device Mode 7 Click the Add Service button Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 196 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Service Name Service User Service Type Triggering Port Inbound Connection Connection Type Starting Port Ending Port 1 65535 TCP UDP 1 65535 1 65535 8 Specify a new port triggering rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table Field Description Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application Service User Service Type From the Service User menu select Any or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer Any This is the default setting and allows any computer on the Internet to use this service e Single address Restricts the service to a particular computer Selec
105. bnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router Default Gateway The IP address of the default gateway of the ISP that the modem router communicates with DHCP Server The IP address of the DHCP server of the ISP that issues the IP address to the modem router DNS Server The IP address of the Domain Name System DNS server of the ISP that provides translation of network names to IP addresses Lease Obtained The time at which the modem router obtained the DHCP lease The type of DHCP connection determines whether this field displays onscreen Lease Expires The time at which the DHCP lease expires The type of DHCP connection determines whether this field displays onscreen To renew the Internet connection when the connection is active click the Renew button To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active click the Release button Click the Close Window button The pop up screen closes Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 162 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 View or Change a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Connection You can view information about a PPPoE or PPPOA Internet connection of the modem router and establish or terminate such a connection This information displays only if the modem router connects to the ISP network over a PPPoE connection see Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service on page 51 or
106. button The following figure shows two port triggering rules TERE vance ADVANCED Home Port Forwarding Port Triggering Cancel Setup Wizard WPS Wizard a om Port Forwarding gt Setup Port Triggering gt Security C Disable Port Triggering gt Administration Port Triggering Time out in minutes v Advanced S etup Port Triggering Portmap Table Enable Service Name Service Type Inbound Connection Service User Wireless Settings 1 E CustomVoiceApp TCP 47991 TCP UDP 35418 35420 any Wireless Access Point 2 iv WizzyWay TCP 58997 TCP UDP 23790 23796 192 168 0 113 Port Forwarding Port gt gt Triagering Add Service Edit Service x Delete Service Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP IPv6 Traffic Meter Device Mode In the Port Triggering Portmap Table select the radio button next to the service or application name Click the Edit Service button The Port Triggering Services screen displays Change the settings For more information about the settings see Add a Port Triggering Rule on page 196 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved The changed rule displays in the Port Triggering Portmap Table on the Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 198 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Remove a Port Triggering Rule You can remove a port triggering rule that you no longer
107. connection the modem router uses use the Auto Detect connection type which lets the modem router detect the IPv6 type that is in use gt To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detection 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Manage the Internet Settings Manually 57 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt IPv6 The IPv6 screen displays 6 From the Internet Connection Type menu select Auto Detect ADVANCED Home IPv6 WPS Wizard Internet Connection Type Auto Detect v gt Setup Connection Type DHCP Auto Config gt Security Router s IPv6 Address On WAN Not Available gt Administration LAN Setup Router s IPv6 Address On LAN1 Not Available IP Address Assignment v Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Wireless Access Point Port Forwarding Port Use DHCP Server Triggering Auto Config Dynamic DNS Static Routes Use This Interface ID Remote Management UPnP Traffic Meter IPV6 Filtering Secured Open Device Mode The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fiel
108. d all LEDs light for about one second 2 The Power LED lights solid amber for about 20 seconds turns off for about 10 seconds no LEDs are lit and then lights solid amber again for about 30 seconds 3 After approximately one minute the DSL LED blinks green to indicate that the modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the DSL line If the negotiation completes and a DSL link is established the LED turns solid green If you do not use a DSL modem but a cable or fiber modem the LED remains blinking Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 207 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 4 About 10 seconds after the DSL LED starts blinking the following occurs The Power LED lights solid green indicating that the startup procedure finished The Internet LED blinks amber amp If an Internet connection is established the Internet LED lights solid green 5 Approximately one and a half minutes after you turned on the power the WiFi LED lights solid blue Power LED Remains Solid Amber When you turn on the modem router the Power LED turns solid amber After about one minute and10 seconds the Power LED lights solid green indicating that the startup procedure finished If the LED does not turn green a power on self test POST failure occurred or the modem router is malfunctioning If the Power LED does not turn green do the following 1 Turn off the power and back on to se
109. d WPS Client screen adjusts The Push Button recommended radio button is selected by default 7 Select the PIN Number radio button Manage the WiFi Network Settings 83 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 ADVANCED Home 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 gt Security gt Administration Enter Client s PIN f Next gt Advanced Setup 8 Inthe Enter Client s PIN field enter the PIN number of the WiFi device 9 Click the Next button For four minutes the modem router attempts to find the WiFi device that is the client that you want to join the modem router s main WiFi network During this time the WiFi LED on the front panel of the modem router blinks blue 10 Within four minutes go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password When the modem router establishes a WPS connection the WiFi LED lights solid blue and the Add WPS Client screen displays a confirmation message 11 To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the modem router s main WiFi network select BASIC gt Attached Device The WiFi device displays onscreen Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network A guest network allows visitors to use the Internet without using your WiFi security key By default
110. d by OpenDNS on your router to filter websites visited on your computers and other networked devices THE INTERNET LIVE PARENTAL CONTROLS ENABLED NETGEAR ROUTER v Set different filtering rules for each user on your network v Set rules based on the time of day FILTERING LOW Our custom settings let you relax security settings for some users or at some times of the day Learn more 8 Click the Next button read the note and click the Next button again Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts you are prompted to log in or create a free account Setting up Live Parental Controls Welcome this setup wizard will quickly configure NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Powered by OpenDNS on your NETGEAR router In order to use Live Parental Controls you need a free OpenDNS account Do you already have one Yes use my existing OpenDNS account O No I need to create a free OpenDNS account 9 Select a radio button as follows e If you already own an OpenDNS account leave the Yes radio button selected e If you do not own an OpenDNS account select the No radio button If you are creating an account the following screen displays Control Access to the Internet 99 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Create a free OpenDNS account Username Check availability Password a Complete the fields b Click the Next button After you log on or create your account
111. d secret RADIUS password that is used between the Secret modem router and the RADIUS server during authentication of a WiFi user Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new security settings If you cannot connect over WiFi check the following e f your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover e If your computer or WiFi device is trying to connect to your network with its old settings before you changed the settings update the WiFi network selection in your computer or WiFi device to match the current settings for your network e Does your WiFi device display as an attached device See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 168 If it does it is connected to the network e Are you using the correct network name SSID and password Manage the WiFi Network Settings 79 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps the modem router is capable of speeds o
112. ded e Try quitting the browser and launching it again e Make sure that you are using the correct login information The user name is admin and the default password is password Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information e If you are attempting to set up your modem router behind an existing router in your network set up the modem router as a WiFi access point see Use the Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point on page 95 e Ifyou are attempting to set up your modem router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network the modem router cannot perform many gateway services For example the modem router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information NETGEAR does not support such a configuration Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 209 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Troubleshoot the Internet Connection If your modem router cannot access the Internet check the DSL connection then the WAN TCP IP connection Troubleshoot the DSL Link If your modem router is unable to access the Internet first determine whether the DSL link with the service provider is working The DSL LED indicates the state of this connection DSL LED Is Green If the DSL link LED lights green the ADSL connection is good You can be confident that the service provider connected your line correctly and that your wiring is correct DSL LED Is Blinking Green If the DSL LED
113. dem Router The following figure shows the cabling of your modem router for DSL service Figure 6 Modem router cabling for DSL service To connect your modem router to a DSL service 1 2 3 Unplug your DSL modem s power leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service If your DSL modem includes a battery backup remove the battery Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the phone The product package contains an ADSL microfilter Use a phone cable to connect the microfilter to the gray ADSL port on the modem router The product package contains a phone cable If your DSL modem includes a battery backup reinsert the battery Plug in your DSL modem s power and turn on your DSL modem Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug it into an electrical outlet Wait for the Power LED to light solid green which takes about one minute If the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 20 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 9 Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods Ethernet cable Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a yellow Ethernet LAN port on the modem router The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable Your computer connects to the modem router s LAN e WiFi Connect to the default WiFi network of the
114. device in the table and click the Allow button e To either continue to allow or to block other computers and devices that are currently connected select the check box next to the computer or device in the table and click either the Allow button or the Block button Status Device Name IP Address MAC Address Connection Type Blocked N A 192 168 0 4 20 D6 70 2C 70 70 Wireless NETGEAR23 Allowed BUSINESSLAPTOP 192 168 0 3 60 66 66 DA66 7C Wireless NETGEAR23 10 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage Network Access Control Lists You can use access control to block or allow access to your network An access control list ACL functions with the MAC addresses of wired and WiFi devices that can either access your entire network or are blocked from accessing your entire network The modem router can detect the MAC addresses of devices that are connected to the network and list the MAC addresses of devices that were connected to the network Each network device owns a MAC address which is a unique 12 character physical address containing the hexadecimal characters 0 9 a f or A F uppercase or lowercase only and separated by colons for example 00 09 AB CD EF 01 Typically the MAC address is on the label of the WiFi card or network interface device If you cannot see the label you can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer You might also find the MAC addresses through th
115. dio button next to the service or application name 8 Click the Delete Service button The rule is removed from the table Application Example Make 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 modem router always gives your web server an IP address of 192 168 0 33 2 On the Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen configure the modem router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192 168 0 33 HTTP port 80 is the standard protocol for web servers 3 Optional Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS service and specify that name on the Dynamic DNS screen of the modem router Dynamic DNS makes it much easier to access a server from the Internet because you can enter the name in the Internet browser Otherwise you must know the IP address that the ISP assigned which typically changes Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 194 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule 1 When you enter the URL www example com in your br
116. dress or MAC address of the target device application or website for this log entry Date and time The date and time at which the action occurred 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 The modem router emails the logs to the address that you specified see Set Up Security Event Email Notifications on page 111 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 166 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Specify Which Activities Are Logged You can specify which activities are logged These activities display in the log and are forwarded to the syslog server if you enabled the syslog server function To manage which activities are logged 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Logs The Logs screen displays Scroll down and select the check boxes that correspond to the activities that you want to be logged By default all check boxes are selected Clear the check boxes that correspond to the activities th
117. ds e Connection Type This field indicates the connection type that is detected e Router s IPv6 Address on WAN This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router s WAN or Internet interface The number after the slash is the length of the prefix which is also indicated by the underline _ under the IPv6 address If no address is acquired the field displays Not Available e Router s IPv6 Address on LAN1 This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router s LAN interface The number after the slash is the length of the prefix which is also indicated by the underline _ under the IPv6 address If no address is acquired the field displays Not Available 7 Select an IP Address Assignment radio button e Use DHCP Server This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv 6 client function e Auto Config This is the default setting Manage the Internet Settings Manually 58 Vv 8 9 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the modem router s LAN interface select the Use This Interface ID check box and enter the interface ID If you do not specify an ID here the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address Select the IPv6 filtering mode e Secured In secured mode which is the default mode the modem router inspects
118. ds with mynetgear com For example specify MyName mynetgear com 10 In the Email field enter the email address that you want to use for your account 11 In the Password 6 32 characters field enter the password that you want to use for your account 12 Click the Register button 13 Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created If you already created a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR No IP or Dyn you can set up the modem router to use your account gt To set up Dynamic DNS if you already created an account 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 134 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Settings gt Dynamic DNS The Dynamic DNS screen displays 6 Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box 7 From the Service Provider menu select your provider 8 Select the Yes radio button The screen adjusts 9 In the Host Name field enter the host name sometimes called the domain name for your acc
119. e If the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods Ethernet cable Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a yellow Ethernet LAN port on the modem router The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable Your computer connects to the modem router s LAN Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 27 10 11 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 e WiFi Connect to the default WiFi network of the modem router a On your computer or WiFi device find and select the WiFi network The WiFi network name SSID is on the product label b Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password The password network key is on the product label Your computer or WiFi device connects to the modem router s WiFi network Launch a web browser The NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays This utility is also called the Setup Wizard You are not yet connected to the Internet Do you want NETGEAR Genie to help No want to configure the Internet connection myself have saved the router settings in a file and want to restore the router to those settings If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays skip to Step 77 If it does not display do the following a Inthe address field of the web browser enter www routerlogin net b When prompted enter admin for th
120. e The ADVANCED Home screen displays 6 In the Internet Port pane click the Connection Status button Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 164 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 IP Address 192 192 192 2 Close Window The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop up screen Field Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router 7 To establish the Internet connection when the connection is down click the Connect button 8 To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active click the Disconnect button 9 Click the Close Window button The pop up screen closes Manage the Activity Log and Syslog The log is a detailed record of the websites users on your network accessed or attempted to access and many other modem router actions Up to 256 entries are stored in the log You can also manage which activities are logged View the Logs gt To manage which activities are logged and view the log 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive T
121. e Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool By default the modem router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server The modem router assigns IP DNS server and default gateway addresses to all computers that are connected to its LAN and WiFi network The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the modem router s LAN IP address The default DHCP address pool is 192 168 0 2 192 168 0 254 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 140 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The modem router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP An IP address from the range that you define Subnet mask Gateway IP address the modem router s LAN IP address DNS server IP address the modem router s LAN IP address To specify the pool of IP addresses that the modem router assigns 1 2 6 7 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt LAN Setup ADVANCED Home LAN Setup Setup W
122. e BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt IPv6 The IPv6 screen displays 6 From the Internet Connection Type menu select PPPoE TEASE Avancen ADVANCED Home IPv6 CHRD ED tx Cancel WPS wizara e Internet Connection Type PPPoE PPP over Ethernet gt Setu P Login gt Security Password gt Administration Service Name If Required Connection Mode Router s IPv6 Address On WAN Wireless Settings Not Available Wireless Access Point Port Forwarding Port LAN Setup Triggering Router s IPv6 Address On LAN1 Dynamic DNS Not Available Static Routes IP Address Assignment Remote Management Use DHCP Server UPnP Traffic Meter Use This Interface ID Device Mode v Advanced Setup Auto Config IPv6 Filtering Secured Manage the Internet Settings Manually 68 10 11 12 13 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields e Router s IPv6 Address On WAN This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router s WAN or Internet interface The number after the slash is the length of the prefix which is also indicated by the underline _ under the IPv6 address If no address is acquired the field displays Not Available e Router s IPv6 Address On LAN This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router s LAN inte
123. e WAN security settings include port scan protection and denial of service DoS protection which can protect your LAN against attacks such as Syn flood Smurf Attack Ping of Death and many others By default DoS protection is disabled and a port scan is rejected You can also enable the modem router to respond to a ping to its WAN Internet port This feature allows your modem router to be discovered Enable this feature only as a diagnostic tool or if a specific reason exists gt To change the default WAN security settings 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen displays To enable port scan and DoS protection clear the Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection check box Note Enabling port scan and DoS protection might affect the performance of the modem router To enable modem router to respond to a ping select the Respond to Ping on Internet Port check box Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 128 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 8 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Set Up a
124. e WiFi network of the modem router e Modem router login This logs you in to the modem router interface from an Internet browser as admin Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 17 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 NETGEAR genie Automatic Setup Utility You can use the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility during initial installation and setup of your modem router This utility functions with both types of Internet service that the modem router supports e DSL service If you install your modem router for DSL service you can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility which launches the first time that you set up the Internet connection for your modem router The NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility runs on any device with a web browser For more information see Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service on page 19 e Cable or fiber service If you install your modem router for cable or fiber service you can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility which launches the first time that you set up the Internet connection for your modem router The NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility runs on any device with a web browser For more information see Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service on page 26 Note After initial installation and setup the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard is always accessible to assist you with settin
125. e if the modem router recovers 2 If the Power LED still does not turn green reset the modem router to factory default settings For more information see Use the Reset Button on page 153 If the error persists a hardware problem might exist For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem contact technical support at www netgear com support Power LED Is Off If the Power LED and other LEDs remain off when you turn on the modem router do the following e Check that the Power On Off button on the back is in the on position that is it is pushed in e Check that the power cord is correctly connected to your modem router and that the power supply adapter is correctly connected to a functioning power outlet e Check that you are using the 12 VDC 1 5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product If the error persists a hardware problem might exist For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem contact technical support at www netgear com support WiFi LED Is Off If the WiFi LED stays off check to see if both radios on the modem router are disabled see Control the WiFi Radios on page 88 By default both radios are enabled and the WiFi LED lights solid blue Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 208 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router If you are unable to log in to the modem router from a computer on your local network a
126. e user name and password for the password If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays skip to Step 77 If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility still does not display see Step 70 If the browser cannot display the web page do the following e Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the two Ethernet LAN ports or over WiFi to the modem router Make sure that the Power LED of the modem router is lit green e Make sure that your browser does not cache the previous page by closing and reopening the browser e Clear the browser cache e If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address this setting is uncommon either change the computer to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router through DHCP or change the IP address of the computer to a static or fixed IP address in the 192 168 0 2 192 168 0 254 range Click the Next button Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 28 12 13 14 15 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 NETGEAR genie D6100 ISP Auto Detect Connection Type The Smart Setup Wizard can detect the type of Internet connection that you have Do you want the Smart Setup Wizard to try and detect the connection type now Yes No I want to configure the router myself From the Country menu select the country in which you use the modem router From the ISP menu select the ISP that you are using If yo
127. e web management interface of the modem router see View Devices Currently on the Network on page 168 Add or Remove Devices from the Allowed List If you set up an access list that blocks all new devices from accessing your network you must specify which devices are allowed to access your network gt To add or remove devices that are allowed 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Control Access to the Internet 102 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Access Control The Access Control screen displays Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link ESE apvancen ADVANCED Home Access Control x_cancel__ Setup Wizard You can use Access Control to allow or block computers or electronic devices from accessing your network s Access Rule This is a general rule You can also allow or block individual devices gt Setu i P Allow all new devices to connect y Security Block all new devices from connecting Parental Controls aw o CD Access Control Status Device Name IP Address MAC Addre
128. ecify the DNS servers the modem router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup screen see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45 8 Select an IP Address Assignment radio button Use DHCP Server The modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network the LAN through a DHCP server This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv 6 client function This is the default setting Auto Config The modem router automatically configures its IPv6 address based on the IPv6 protocol 9 In the IPv6 Address Prefix Length fields specify the static IPv6 address and prefix length of the modem router s LAN interface If you do not specify an address here the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address 10 Specify the IPv6 filtering mode Secured In secured mode the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets Open In open mode the modem router inspects UDP packets only This is the default mode 11 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the Internet Settings Manually 65 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection An IPv6 DHCP connection is based on a dynamic IPv6 address that a DHCPV6 server assigns to the modem router Note Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you To set up an
129. ect the IPv6 type that is in use see Set Up and IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect on page 57 e If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE DHCP a fixed IP address or pass through but is IPv6 use the Auto Config connection type which lets the modem router autoconfigure its IPv6 connection see Set Up and IPv6 Connection Through Auto Config on page 59 When you enable IPv6 and select any connection type other than IPv6 pass through the modem router starts the stateful packet inspection SPI firewall function on the WAN interface The modem router creates connection records and checks every inbound IPv6 packet If the inbound packet is not destined to the modem router itself and the modem router does not expect to receive such a packet or the packet is not in the connection record the modem router blocks this packet This function works in two modes In secured mode the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets In open mode the modem router inspects UDP packets only IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by colons You can reduce any four digit group of zeros within an IPv6 address to a single zero or omit it The following errors invalidate an IPv6 address e More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets e More than four hexadecimal characters in a quartet e More than two colons in a row Set Up and IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect If you are not sure what type of IPv6
130. ee Set Up a Static Route on page 143 Click the Apply button The route is updated in the table on the Static Routes screen Remove a Static Route You can remove an existing static route that you no longer need To remove a static route 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 145 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Static Routes The Static Routes screen displays In the Static Routes table select the radio button to the left of the route that you want to remove Click the Delete button The route is removed from the table on the Static Routes screen Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 146 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining your modem router and monitor the network The chapter includes the following sections Update the Firmware of the Modem Router Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router Recover the admin Password Return the Modem Router to Its Factor
131. eference manually to either the ADSL port or the Ethernet WAN port Note The modem router does not support load balancing over ADSL and Ethernet WAN interfaces Only one WAN interface either the ADLS port or the Ethernet WAN port can be active at any time gt To change the WAN connection preference f Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen displays Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 127 6 7 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 From the WAN Preference menu select one of the following options e Auto Detect The modem router automatically detects whether the WAN connection is DSL over the ADLS port or Ethernet over the Internet port Auto Detect is the default setting e Must use DSL WAN The modem router uses the ADSL port for a DSL WAN connection The Internet port is shut down e Must use Ethernet WAN The modem router uses the Internet port for an Ethernet WAN connection The ADSL port is shut down Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the WAN Security Settings Th
132. eld enter the MAC address of the computer or device e Inthe Device Name field enter the name of the computer or device Click the Add button The reserved address is entered into the table on the LAN Setup screen The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer or device contacts the modem router s DHCP server Reboot the computer or device or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 138 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Change a Reserved IP Address You can change a reserved IP address entry Vv To change a reserved IP address entry 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen displays In the Address Reservation section select the radio button next to the reserved address Click the Edit button The Edit screen displays Change the settings Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry You can remove a reserved IP address entry gt To remove a reserved IP address e
133. em and waited for 2 minutes radio button h Click the Next button e If your setup includes a cable or fiber modem see if the yellow Ethernet cable is not fully inserted or is inserted at the wrong place If necessary do the following a Fully insert the Ethernet cable in the correct port on the cable or fiber modem and in the red Internet port on the modem router b Select the corrected a problem with the Ethernet cable radio button c Click the Next button e If you do not need to power cycle the DSL modem or the Ethernet cable is already fully inserted in the correct ports do the following a Select the None of the above radio button b Click the Next button 12 Only if the following screen displays Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the IP address for the Internet connection The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet connection IP address Problem Detecting the Internet Connection IP Address Did your Internet Service Provider ISP assign to you a fixed static IP address This is a very rare special deployment Select an option and click Next to proceed Yes My ISP assigned a fixed static IP address to me No did not get a fixed static IP address from my ISP I don t know Take one of the following actions e If your ISP assigned you a fixed static IP address do the following a Select the Yes radio button b Click the Next b
134. ence gt Security Fragmentation Length 256 2346 2346 CTS RTS Threshold 1 2347 2347 Preamble Mode Automatic v Advanced Setup Transmit Power Control 100 gt Administration Turn off wireless signal by schedule The wireless signal is scheduled to turn off during the following time period Wireless Access Point Perio Start End Recurrence pattern Port Forwarding Port Triggering Add a new period Edit Delete Dynamic DNS Advanced Wireless Settings 5GHz 802 11a n ac V Enable Wireless Router Radio Fragmentation Length 256 2346 2346 CTS RTS Threshold 1 2347 2347 Traffic Meter Preamble Mode Automatic Device Mode Transmit Power Control 100 Turn off wireless signal by schedule The wireless signal is scheduled to turn off during the following time period Period Stat Ena Recurrencepattem Add a new period Edit Delete 5 Click the Add a new period button When to turn off wireless signal Start 12 OOmidnight m End 12 00n00n iv Recurrence Pattern Daily O Select Days Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 Use the menus radio buttons and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal and specify whether the schedule is recurrent 7 Click the Apply button The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays 8 Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box to activate the schedule Manage the WiFi Network
135. erlogin net Control Access to the Internet 109 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Schedule ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Schedule Days to Block v Every Day Setup Sunday v Security Monday Tuesday Parental Controls Wednesday Block Sites Thursday Firewall Rules Friday Saturday Time of day to block use 24 hour clock gt Administration v All Day Start Blocking 0 Hour 0 Minute gt Advanced Setup End Blocking 24 Hour 0 Minute Time Zone GMT Greenwich Mean Time Dublin Edinburgh Lisbon London Automatically adjust for daylight savings time Current Time Saturday Jan 01 2011 03 20 24 Set up the schedule for blocking e Days to Block Select the check box for each day that you want to block access or specify that blocking occurs on every day by selecting the Every Day check box By default the Every Day check box is selected e Time of Day to Block Select a start and end time for blocking in 24 hour format or select the All Day check box for 24 hour blocking By default the All Day check box is selected From the Time Zone menu select your time zone If you live in an area that observes d
136. ernet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt IPv6 The IPv6 screen displays 6 From the Internet Connection Type menu select 6to4 Tunnel Manage the Internet Settings Manually 61 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 ADVANCED Home IPv6 Ge ED Setup Wizard WPS Wizard si Internet Connection Type 6to4 Tunnel gt Setup Remote 6to4 Relay Router gt Security Auto Administration Static IP Address v Advanced Setup LAN Setup Router s IPv6 Address On LAN1 Wireless Settings Not Available Wireless Access Point IP Address Assignment Port Forwarding Port Use DHCP Server Triggering Dynamic DNS Auto Config Static Routes Remote Management PnP Use This Interface ID Traffic Meter IPV6 Filtering Secured Device Mode The modem router automatically detects the information in the Router s IPv6 Address On LAN field This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router s LAN interface The number after the slash is the length of the prefix which is als
137. ession table to see if a session is active for port number 33333 Finding an active session the modem router restores the original address information replaced by NAT and sends this reply message to your computer Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 201 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 7 When your modem router receives the incoming message to destination port 113 it checks its session table and finds an active session for port 113 associated with your computer The 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 modem router eventually senses a period of inactivity in the communications The modem router then removes the session information from its session table and incoming traffic is no longer accepted on port numbers 33333 or 113 Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 202 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 1 O This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your modem router If you do not find the solution here check the NETGEAR support site at hitp support netgear com for product and contact information This chapter contains the following sections Perform Diagnostics Quick Tips for Troubleshooting Troubleshoot with the LEDs You Cannot Log In to the M
138. et 105 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 BASIC Apvancep ADVANCED Home Block Sites Setup Wizard eae S WPS Wizarda e To learn more about advanced content filtering and keyword blocking features from NETGEAR please go to www netgear compe gt Setup Keyword Blocking v Security Never Per Schedule Parental Controls Always Type keyword or domain name here Firewall Rules Schedule pare Add Keyword gt Administration Block sites containing these keywords or domain names gt Advanced Setup Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites Trusted IP Address 6 Specify a keyword blocking option e Per Schedule Use keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set For more information see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 109 e Always Use keyword blocking continuously 7 Inthe Type keyword or domain name here field enter a keyword or domain 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 8 Click the Add Keyword button The keyword or domain is added to the Block sites containing these keywords or domain names field which is also referred to as the blocked list 9 To add more keywords or domains repeat Step 7 and Step 8 The k
139. eyword list supports up to 32 entries 10 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Control Access to the Internet 106 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List If you no longer need a keyword or domain on the blocked list you can remove the keyword or domain To remove a keyword or domain from the blocked list 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Block Sites The Block Sites screen displays In the Block sites containing these keywords or domain names field select the keyword or domain that you want to remove Click the Delete Keyword button The keyword or domain is removed from the blocked list Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List You can simultaneously remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list To remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A lo
140. f up 300 Mbps Tip If you want to change the WiFi settings of the modem router s main network use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect To configure WEP security 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select Wireless The Wireless Settings screen displays 6 From the Mode menu select Up to 54 Mbps The screen adjusts to display the WEP radio button 7 Inthe Security Options section select the WEP radio button Wireless Network 2 4GHz b g n Y Enable SSID Broadcast Name SSID NETGEAR23 Channel Auto Mode Up to54Mbps Security Options None WEP WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES WPAJWPA2 Enterprise Security Encryption WEP Authentication Type Automatic Encryption Strength 64 bit Security Encryption WEP Key Key1 Key2 Key3 Key4 Manage the WiFi Network Settings 80 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 8 From the Authentication Type menu select one of the following types e Automatic Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication e Sha
141. ffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions on page 169 you can view the traffic statistics and traffic status gt To view the traffic statistics and status of the traffic meter 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 170 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Traffic Meter The Traffic Meter screen displays Scroll down to the Internet Traffic Statistics section Internet Traffic Statistics Start Date Time Mon Dec 8 00 57 00 2014 Current Date Time Mon Dec 8 00 58 57 2014 Traffic Volume Left 0 P Connection Time Traffic Volume Mbytes Period hh mm Upload Avg Download Avg Total Avg Today 0 1 0 58 3 63 4 21 Yesterday 0 0 0 00 0 00 0 00 This week 0 1 0 58 0 29 3 63 1 82 4 21 2 11 This month 0 1 0 58 0 07 3 63 0 45 4 2110 53 Last month 0 1 0 01 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 00 reren Gc The Internet Traffic Statistics section displays when the traffic counter was started and what the traffic balance is The table displays information about
142. g blue WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup is active Off Both WiFi radios are disabled and the modem router is not providing WiFi connectivity You can still plug an Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 11 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Back Panel with Ports Buttons and Connector The back panel of the modem router provides ports buttons and a DC power connector The following figure shows only part of the back panel 2 1 Ethernet Internet ADSL Ethernet Reset port LAN ports button Internet Power DC power port On Off button connector Figure 3 Modem router back panel Viewed from left to right the back panel contains the following components ADSL port One RJ 11 asynchronous DSL ADSL port for connecting the modem router to an ADSL line Internet port One Gigabit Ethernet RJ 45 WAN port to connect the modem router to a fiber or cable modem This port is colored red Note You can use either the ADSL port or the Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN connectivity Ethernet LAN ports Two Gigabit Ethernet RJ 45 LAN ports to connect the modem router to LAN devices These ports are colored yellow Power On Off button Press the Power On Off button to provide power to the modem router Reset button For information about using the Reset button see Use the Reset Button on page 153 DC power connector Connect t
143. g up an installation with DSL service or an installation with cable or fiber service For more information see Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup on page 40 Whether you install your modem router for DSL service or for cable or fiber service you can always use the genie menus and screens to set up your modem router manually Before you start the setup process get your ISP information and make sure that the settings that are described here are specified for the computers and devices in the network When your Internet service starts your Internet service provider ISP typically gives you all the information that you need to connect to the Internet For DSL service you might need the following information to set up your modem router 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 setting is rare 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 login program on your computer to access the Internet When you start an Internet application your modem router automatically logs you in Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 18 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service You can install your modem router for DSL service or for cable or fiber
144. gin screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Control Access to the Internet 107 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Block Sites The Block Sites screen displays Click the Clear List button All keywords and domains are removed from the blocked list Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Specify a Trusted Computer You can exempt one trusted device from blocking and logging The device that you exempt must be assigned a fixed static IP address To specify a trusted device i Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Block Sites Control Access to the Internet 108 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 BASIC avancen ADVANCED Home Block Sites Setup Wizard eee WPS Wizara To learn more about advanced content filtering and keyword blocking features from NE
145. green Erase the Settings CAUTION This process erases all settings that you configured in the modem router To erase the settings 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Backup Settings The Backup Settings screen displays Click the Erase button To confirm the action click the Yes button The configuration is reset to factory default settings When the reset is complete the modem router reboots This process takes about one minute Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 154 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 A WARNING To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware do not interrupt the reset For example do not close the browser click a link or load a new page Do not turn off the modem router Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router You can view information about the modem router its broadband modem and ports and the status of the Internet connection and WiFi network In addition you can view traffic stati
146. gs 2 4GHz bigin v Enable WMM Wi Fi multimedia settings 5GHz a n v Setup Turn Internet Access QoS On Internet Setup ADSL Settings Turn Bandwidth Control On Uplink bandwidth Maximum Kbps Automatically check Internet Uplink bandwidth O Kops SEID Wireless Setup Guest Network Add Rules By Service By Device Applications IP Phone port 6670 includes SIP 8 H 323 IP phones gt Security Priority Highest gt Administration Add Advanced Setup QoS rules Queue 1 Highest Queue 2 High Queue 3 Normal Queue 4 Low IP Phone MSN Messenger 4 eMule eDonkey a Skype Yahoo Messenger Kazaa Netgear EVA Gnutella Vonage IP Phone BT Azureus Google Talk 6 Select the Turn Bandwidth Control On check box 7 To find out what uplink bandwidth your Internet connection supports select the Automatically check Internet Uplink bandwidth radio button and click the Check button The speed test checks your uplink bandwidth and the supported uplink bandwidth displays 8 In the Uplink bandwidth Maximum field enter the maximum uplink bandwidth that you want to specify 9 From the associated menu select Kbps or Mbps 10 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Optimize Performance 122 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play Vv Universal Plug and Play UPnP helps devices such as Internet app
147. he ISP server IP Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask assigned by the ISP to make the connection with the ISP server Server Address Enter the IP address of the ISP server that your ISP gave you Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the ISP gateway that your ISP gave you If your ISP did not give you a gateway IP address leave this field blank Connection ID Name Enter the IP connection ID or name that your ISP gave you If your ISP did not give you a connection ID or name leave this field blank It is not common that you must enter a connection ID or name Note This field displays for PPTP service only 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 modem router during login select this option and enter the IP address of your ISP primary DNS server If a secondary DNS server address is available enter it also Router MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address that the modem router uses on the Internet port Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer This feature allows your modem router to use your co
148. he BASIC Home screen displays 4 Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Logs Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 165 gt AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 TEASER sovanceo ADVANCED Home Logs Setup Wizard CSE Current Time Sunday Jan 02 2011 01 53 15 DHCP IP 192 168 0 2 to MAC address 60 6c 66 da 94 7c gt Setup admin login from source 192 168 0 2 admin login from source 192 168 0 2 gt Security admin login from source 192 168 0 2 DHCP IP 192 168 0 2 to MAC address 60 6c 66 da 94 7c es Initialized Firmware Version V1 0 0 34 0 0 34 v Administration Router Status Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password Diagnostics Firmware Update gt Advanced Setup 7 Attempted access to allowed sites Attempted access to blocked sites and services Connections to the Web based interface of this Router Router operation startup get time etc Known DoS attacks and Port Scans V Port Forwarding Port Triggering v Wireless access Vi Turn off wireless signal by schedule Syslog Disable Broadcast on LAN Send to this Syslog server IP address The Logs screen shows the following information Action The action that occurred such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed Source The name IP address or MAC address of the target device application or website for this log entry Target The name IP ad
149. he Internet gt To look up an IP address 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 204 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen displays In the Internet Name field enter the server s host name such as www netgear com Click the Lookup button The results of the lookup display in the IP address and DNS Server fields Display the Routing Table Displaying the modem router s internal routing table can assist you or NETGEAR technical support in diagnosing routing problems To display the routing table 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen displays
150. he Logout button 9 To determine whether you must reconfigure the modem router after updating which is unlikely but possible visit downloadcenter netgear com go to the support page for your product and locate and read the new firmware release notes Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Modem Router Downloading firmware and updating the modem router are two separate tasks that are combined in the following procedure To download new firmware manually and update your modem router 1 Visit downloadcenter netgear com locate the support page for your product and download the new firmware 2 Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the modem router after updating which is unlikely but possible 3 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 4 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 5 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 6 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 7 Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Firmware Update The Firmware Update screen displays Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 149 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 8 Locate and select the firmware file on your computer a b C Click the Browse button Nav
151. he power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power connector Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 12 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Right Side Panel with WPS and WiFi On Off Buttons The right side panel provides the WiFi On Off button and the WPS button WiFi On Off button WPS button The following table describes the buttons Table 2 Button descriptions Button Icon Description WiFi By default the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios are enabled Pressing this button for two On Off O seconds disables both radios Pressing the button again for two seconds enables both radios If you disable the radios the WiFi LED on the front panel turns off If you enable the radios the WiFi LED on the front panel lights blue WPS Pressing this button for two seconds activates WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup to let you add O a WiFi device to the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password While WPS is active the WiFi LED on the front panel blinks blue Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 13 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Bottom Panel Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the modem router lists the login information WiFi network name SSID and password network key serial number and MAC address of the modem router Oo N E TG EA R http www routerlogin net Power ADSL AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
152. hich is NETGEAR_Guestt1 SSID If you want to change the SSID in the 2 4 GHz WiFi band for the guest WiFi network enter a 32 character maximum case sensitive name in this field Security Options Profile If you want to change the WiFi security select one of the following WiFi security options for the 2 4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network e None An open WiFi network that does not provide any security Any WiFi device can join the 2 4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network This is the default setting for the guest WiFi network WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK The WEP option displays only if you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps in the 2 4 GHz band see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73 For information about configuring WEP see Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security on page 80 WPA2 PSK AES WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA Select WPA2 to allow 802 11n devices to connect to the 2 4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed If your network includes older devices that do not support WPA2 select WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES security To use WPA2 security in the Passphrase field enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters To join the 2 4 GHz band of the guest WiFi networ
153. hile detecting the Internet connection If this screen does not display continue with the next step Problem Detecting the Internet Connection This is most likely due to one of the following reasons 1 The modem was not power cycled during the cabling step To solve this problem power cycle the modem turn it off and on To power cycle a modem with battery backup you might need to remove and reinsert its battery After the power cycle wait 2 minutes for the modem to completely start up 2 The yellow Ethernet cable is not fully inserted or is inserted in the wrong piace To solve this problem make sure that the yellow Ethernet cable is securely plugged in to the broadband modem port and the router Internet port just power cycled the modem and waited for 2 minutes corrected a problem with the Ethernet cable None of the above Take one of the following actions e If your setup includes a DSL modem power cycle the DSL modem a Unplug your DSL modem s power leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service If your DSL modem includes a battery backup remove the battery Wait 10 seconds If your DSL modem includes a battery backup reinsert the battery Plug in your DSL modem s power and turn on your DSL modem Wait two minutes pepo Manage the Internet Settings Manually 42 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 g Select the I just power cycled the mod
154. igate to the firmware file The file ends in img An example of a firmware file name is D6100 V1 0 0 34_0 0 34 img Select the firmware file 9 Click the Upload button A WARNING To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware do not interrupt the upload For example do not close the browser click a link or load a new page Do not turn off the modem router Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process The firmware upload process takes several minutes When the upload is complete your modem router restarts 10 Verify that the modem router runs the new firmware version a b Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays The version firmware is stated in the top right under the Logout button Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 150 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router The configuration settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router ina configuration file You can back up save this f
155. ignal WiFi access points are routers repeaters WiFi range extenders and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access Position your modem router according to the following guidelines e Place your modem router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and within line of sight to your WiFi devices e Make sure that the modem router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers e Place the modem router in an elevated location minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the modem router and your other devices e Place the modem router away from electrical devices such as these Ceiling fans Home security systems Microwaves Computers Base of a cordless phone 2 4 GHz cordless phone e Place the modem router away from large metal surfaces large glass surfaces insulated walls and items such as these Solid metal door Aluminum studs Fish tanks Mirrors Brick Concrete If you are using adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 16 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Before You Connect to the Modem Router During and after installation you can connect to the modem router s network through a wired or WiFi connection If you set up your computer to use a static IP address change the se
156. ile to your computer or restore it Back Up the Settings You can save a copy of the current configuration settings gt To back up the modem router s configuration settings 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Backup Settings The Backup Settings screen displays 6 Click the Back Up button 7 Choose a location to store the file on your computer The name of the backup file is NETGEAR_D6100 cfg 8 Follow the directions of your browser to save the file Restore the Settings If you backed up the configuration file you can restore the configuration from this file gt To restore configuration settings that you backed up 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 151 AC1200 WiFi D
157. in network e Configured The modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings This is the default setting Not configured The modem router generates a random SSID and passphrase and changes the security mode to WPA WPA2 PSK mixed mode For more information see Manage the WPS Settings on page 92 Guest Network 2 4GHz The settings of the WiFi port for the 2 4 GHz band of the guest network For information about how to configure the settings of the guest network see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network on page 84 Name SSID The WiFi network name for the 2 4 GHz band of the guest network Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 158 Vv AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Wireless AP Displays whether the 2 4 GHz band of the guest network is enabled The WiFi LED on the front of the modem router is not affected by the status of the guest network Broadcast Name Displays whether the 2 4 GHz band of the guest network broadcasts its SSID Allow guest to access My Displays whether users of the 2 4 GHz band of the guest network are allowed to Local Network access the main network Guest Network 5 0GHz The settings of the WiFi port for the 5 GHz band of the guest network For information about how to configure the settings of the guest network see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Netwo
158. ing the publisher of the service or application or through user groups or news groups 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 3 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 4 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 5 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 6 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering The Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen displays 7 Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected 8 Click the Add Custom Service button Service Name Protocol TCP UDP External Port Range Specify ports and port ranges split by commas example 30 50 60 65500 65510 v Use the same port range for Internal port Internal IP address 192 168 0 Or select from currently attached devices 192 168 0 2 BusinessLaptop Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 191 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 9 Specify a new port forwarding rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table Field Description Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application Protocol Select the protocol TCP or UDP that is associated with the service or application If you are unsure select
159. inutes the modem router attempts to find the WiFi device that is the client that you want to join the modem router s main WiFi network During this time the WiFi LED on the front panel of the modem router blinks blue 8 Within two minutes go to the WiFi device and press its WPS button to join the modem router s main WiFi network without entering a password After the modem router establishes a WPS connection the WiFi LED lights solid blue and the Add WPS Client screen displays a confirmation message 9 To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the modem router s main WiFi network select BASIC gt Attached Device The WiFi device displays onscreen Use WPS with the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the modem router s WiFi network you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect To let a WiFi device join the modem router s WiFi network using WPS with the PIN method 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt WPS Wizard The screen displays a description of the WPS method 6 Click the Next button The Ad
160. ion the screen displays the ADSL link information that is described in this table Data Rate The downstream and upstream data rates in Kbps Line Attenuation LATN The downstream and upstream LATN in dB The LATN expresses the signal quality Signal to Noise Ratio The downstream and upstream SNRM in dB The SNRM expresses the signal Margin SNRM quality in relation to interference Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 160 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 gt To change the traffic statistics polling frequency or stop polling 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt ADVANCED Home The ADVANCED Home screen displays 6 In the Internet Port pane click the Show Statistics button A pop up screen displays 7 Change the polling frequency or stop polling e To change the polling frequency a In the Poll Interval field enter a time in seconds b Click the Set Interval button e To stop polling click the Stop button View or Change a TCP IP Internet Connection You can view information about a TCP IP Internet
161. ion Protocol Settings v Router Information Protocol RIP lets the modem router exchange routing information with other routers By default RIP is enabled in both directions in and out without a particular RIP version To manage the RIP settings 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen displays 6 Select an RIP direction e Both The modem router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives This is the default setting e Out Only The modem router broadcasts its routing table periodically but does not incorporate the RIP information that it receives e In Only The modem router incorporates the RIP information that it receives but does not broadcast its routing table 7 Select an RIP version e Disabled The RIP version is disabled This is the default setting e RIP 1 This format is universally supported It is adequate for most networks unless you are using an unusual network setup e RIP 2 This format carries more information Both RIP 2B and RIP 2M send the routing data i
162. is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen displays To enable IGMP proxying clear the Disable IGMP Proxying check box By default the Disable IGMP Proxying check box is selected and IGMP proxying is disabled To disable VPN pass through for one or more protocols select the corresponding Disable radio buttons in the VPN Passthrough section By default the VPN pass through is enabled for all protocols for which the modem router supports pass through IPSec PPT and L2TP Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 130 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage NAT Filtering Network Address Translation NAT determines how the modem router processes inbound traffic Secured NAT protects computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games point to point applications or multimedia applications from working Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to work Secured NAT is the default setting gt To change the default NAT filtering settings 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and pass
163. is to allow the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility to detect the Internet connection when you first access the modem router with an Internet browser For a cable or fiber service you can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection These options are described in Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network You can also customize or specify your Internet settings manually The chapter contains the following sections e Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup e Manually Set Up the Internet Connection e Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection e Manage the MTU Size 39 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup Whether you use DSL service or cable or fiber service you can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your modem router Note The Setup Wizard is the same as the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility that launches the first time you connect to your modem router gt To use the Setup Wizard 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt
164. izard wes wir eta v Setup LAN TCP IP Setup IP Address 168 0 internet Setup IP Subnet Mask 1255 1 255 110 ADSL Settings Wireless Set RIP Direction Both X Guest Network RIP Version Disabled v 4i Use Router as DHCP Server Starting IP Address Ending IP Address gt Security Address Reservation gt Administration b Advanced Saku a i Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected This check box is selected by default Specify the range of IP addresses that the modem router assigns e Inthe Starting IP Address field enter the lowest number in the range This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router By default the starting IP address is 192 168 0 2 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 141 8 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 e Inthe Ending IP Address field enter the number at the end of the range of IP addresses This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router By default the ending IP address is 192 168 0 254 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Disable the Built In DHCP Server By default the modem router functions as a DHCP server The modem router assigns IP DNS server and default gateway addresses to all devices connected to the LAN The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network
165. k You can view the active wired devices 2 4 GHz WiFi devices and 5 GHz WiFi devices in the network If you do not recognize a device it might be an intruder If it is an intruder make sure that your WiFi security is set up correctly see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73 or set up access control to secure your network see Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 100 gt To display the wired and WiFi devices 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen displays Wired devices are connected to the modem router with Ethernet cables WiFi devices are connected to the modem router through the WiFi network either in the 2 4 GHz band or the 5 GHz band Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 168 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The following table describes the fields on the Attached Devices screen Field Description The order in which the device joined the network SSID The SSID to which the WiFi device is connected This field does not apply
166. k a user must enter this passphrase WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the 2 4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network However WPA PSK TKIP is less secure than WPA2 PSK AES and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps To use WPA WPA2 security in the Passphrase field enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters To join the 2 4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network a user must enter this passphrase WPA WPA2 Enterprise This type of security requires that your WiFi network can access a RADIUS server For information about configuring WPA WPA2 Enterprise see Configure WPA WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security on page 78 Security Options Passphrase The passphrase that provides users access to the guest WiFi network in the 2 4 GHZ band The passphrase is also referred to as the password or key Manage the WiFi Network Settings 86 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Wireless Network 5GHz a n ac Enable Guest By default the guest WiFi network is disabled To enable the guest WiFi network for Network the 5 GHz WiFi band select the Enable Guest Network check box Enable SSID By default the modem router broadcasts its SSID of the 5 GHz WiFi band so that WiFi Broadcast stations can detect the WiFi name SSID in their scanned network lists To turn off the SSID broadcast for the 5 GHz WiFi band for the
167. k Settings 87 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 If you cannot connect over WiFi check the following e If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover e Does your WiFi device display as an attached device See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 168 If it does it is connected to the network e Are you using the correct network name SSID and password Control the WiFi Radios The modem router provides internal WiFi radios that broadcast signals in the 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges By default they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the modem router When the WiFi radios are off you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the modem router You can turn the WiFi radios on and off with the WiFi On Off button on the modem router or you can log in to the modem router and enable or disable the WiFi radios through the web management interface If you are close to the modem router it might be easier to press the WiFi On Off button If you are away from the modem router or already logged in it might be easier to enable or disable the radios through the web management interface You can also turn the WiFi radios off and on based on
168. k is detected Password If a Port Scan is detected When someone attempts to visit a blocked site gt Advanced Setup Send logs according to this schedule When log is ful Day Sunday Time 0 00 6 Select the Turn Email Notification On check box Control Access to the Internet 111 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 7 Enter the settings as described in the following table Field Description Send alerts and logs through e mail Your Outgoing Mail Server Enter the name of your ISP s outgoing SMTP mail server such as mail mylSP 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 Send to This E mail Address Enter the email address to which logs and alerts must be sent Secure connection use SSL Select this check box to send messages over a secure connection My mail server requires If your outgoing email server requires authentication select this check box authentication and specify the following settings e In the User Name field enter the user name for the outgoing email server e In the Password field enter the password for the outgoing email server Send Alert Immediately If a DoS attack is detected Select this check box to enable the modem router to send en email alert when it detects a denial of service DoS attack If a Port
169. l Rules table Add a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule The modem router lists many default services and applications that you can use in outbound rules If the service or application is not predefined you can add a custom service or application that you then can assign to outbound rules To add a custom service or application for the outbound firewall 1 Find out which protocol and port number or range of numbers the service or application uses You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the service or application or through online user or news groups 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 3 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 4 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 5 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 6 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Firewall Rules Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 185 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 EASIER avance ADVANCED Home Firewall Rules fx cancer Setup Wizard a a Service Type Ports gt Setup Add Custom Service Edit Service x Delete Service y Security Outbound Firewall Rules Enable Service Type Action LAN Users WAN Servers Log Default Yes An
170. liances and computers access the network and connect to other devices as needed UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming peer to peer connections or real time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance keep UPnP enabled which it is by default To manage Universal Plug and Play 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt UPnP The UPnP screen displays 6 Select the Turn UPnP On check box By default this check box is selected UPnP for automatic device configuration can be enabled or disabled If the Turn UPnP On check box is cleared the modem router does not allow any device to automatically control router resources such as port forwarding 7 Enter the advertisement period in minutes The advertisement period specifies how often the 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 detect current device st
171. lt SSID is also printed on the product label see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 14 Note NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default SSID If you must change the SSID enter a 32 character maximum case sensitive name in this field Manage the WiFi Network Settings 76 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Channel From the Channel menu select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an individual channel The default selection is Auto Note In some regions not all channels are available Do not change the channel unless you experience interference shown by lost connections or slow data transfers If this situation occurs experiment with different channels to see which is the best Note If you use multiple WiFi access points APs reduce interference by selecting different channels for adjacent APs NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four channels between adjacent APs Mode From the Mode menu select one of the following modes e Upto 173 Mbps Legacy mode This mode allows 802 11ac 802 11na and 802 11a devices to join the network but limits 802 11ac and 802 11na devices to function at up to 173 Mbps Up to 400 Mbps Neighbor friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi networks This mode allows 802 11ac 802 11na and 802 11a devices to join the network but limits 802 11na and 802 11ac devices to function at up to 400 Mbps
172. lume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate and WiFi coverage NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product s compatibility with any future standards AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the following items Ethernet cable Modem router Phone cable Power adapter ADSL filter varies by region varies by region Figure 1 Package contents for the modem router Your package might contain more items The filter or phone cable provided depends on the region and in some locations a CD is included Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 9 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Front Panel with LEDs The modem router displays status LEDs on the front panel NETGEAR These icons indicate the locations of the buttons on the side panel Figure 2 Modem router top view Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 10 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The following table describes the LEDs from right to left and their behavior For information about how to troubleshoot with the LEDs see Troubleshoot with the LEDs on page 207 Table 1 LED descriptions LED Icon Description Power Solid green The power is on and the modem router is functioning normally Solid amber The
173. m Up Time 00 02 56 Collisions WAN 100M Full 1920 1207 00 02 26 LAN 1 Link Down 0 0 00 00 00 LAN2 Link Down 00 00 00 WLAN big n 300M 2670 2813 00 02 15 WLAN ai n ac 867M 0 0 00 01 53 xDSL Firmware Version Annex A ADSL Link Data Rate Line Attenuation LATN Signal to Noise Ratio Margin SNRM Pollinterval 5 secs E GHD The following table describes the fields and columns of the Show Statistics pop up screen Field or Column Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the modem router was last restarted Port The statistics for the WAN Internet over Ethernet port LAN Ethernet ports WLAN b g n and WLAN a n ac ports For each port the screen displays the information that is described in this table Status The link status of the port TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear Collisions The number of signal collisions that occurred on the port A collision occurs when the port attempts to send data at the same time as the device that is connected to the port The number of bytes transmitted per second on the port The number of bytes received per second on the port Up Time The time elapsed since this port acquired the link Poll Interval The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen ADSL Link In addition to the xDSL firmware vers
174. main name you can either leave this field blank or enter the domain name of your IPv6 ISP Do not enter the domain name for the IPv4 ISP here For example if your ISP s mail server is mail xxx yyy zzz enter Xxx yyy ZZZ as the domain name Manage the Internet Settings Manually 60 Vv AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 9 Select an IP Address Assignment radio button e Use DHCP Server This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function e Auto Config This is the default setting 10 To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the modem router s LAN interface select the Use This Interface ID check box and enter the interface ID If you do not specify an ID here the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address 11 Specify the IPv6 filtering mode e Secured In secured mode which is the default mode the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets e Open In open mode the modem router inspects UDP packets only 12 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection With an IPv6 connection your modem router creates a 6to4 tunnel to a remote relay router Make sure that the IPv4 Internet connection is working before you apply the 6to4 tunnel settings for the IPv6 connection Note Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you To set up an IPv6 Int
175. ministration Advanced Setup Select the Turn on Access Control check box You must select this check box before you can specify an access rule and use the Allow and Block buttons When this check box is cleared all devices are allowed to connect even if the device is in the blocked list Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Select an access rule for new devices Allow all new devices to connect With this setting if you add a new device it can access your network You do not need to enter its MAC address on this screen NETGEAR recommends that you leave this radio button selected e Block all new devices from connecting With this setting if you add a new device before it can access your network you must enter its MAC address for an Ethernet connection and its MAC address for a WiFi connection in the allowed list For more information see Manage Network Access Control Lists on page 102 Control Access to the Internet 101 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The access rule does not affect previously blocked or allowed devices It applies only to devices joining your network in the future after you apply these settings 9 To manage access for currently connected computers and devices e Ifyou blocked all new devices from connecting to allow the computer or device that you are currently using to continue to access the network select the check box next to your computer or
176. modem router a On your computer or WiFi device find and select the WiFi network The WiFi network name SSID is on the product label b Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password The password network key is on the product label Your computer or WiFi device connects to the modem router s WiFi network 10 Launch a web browser The NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays This utility is also called the Setup Wizard nt to restore the router to those settings If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays skip to Step 72 If it does not display do the following a Inthe address field of the web browser enter www routerlogin net b When prompted enter admin for the user name and password for the password If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays skip to Step 72 If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility still does not display see Step 77 11 If the browser cannot display the web page do the following e Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the two Ethernet LAN ports or over WiFi to the modem router e Make sure that the Power LED of the modem router is lit geen e Make sure that your browser does not cache the previous page by closing and reopening the browser Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 21 12 13 14 15 16 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 e Clear the browser cache e If the computer
177. modem router s function use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new function takes effect gt To set up the modem router as an AP 1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of the modem router to a LAN port on the other router 2 1 Internet Ethernet Cable the red Internet port to a LAN port on another router 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 3 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 4 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The BASIC Home screen displays Manage the WiFi Network Settings 95 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Wireless Access Point ADVANCED Home Wireless Access Point Setup Wizard ee WPS Wizard Access Point Mode allows you to add a second router to your network as a wireless access point gt Setup Enable Access Point Mode gt Security gt Administration v Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Port Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management UPnP xisting This NETGEAR router IPv6 ay acts as Wireless AP Traffic Meter Device Mode 6 Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box The screen adjusts 7 Scroll down and select the radio button for the
178. mputer s MAC address also called cloning Use Default Address Use the default MAC address Use Computer MAC Address The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using You must use the one computer that is allowed by the ISP Use This MAC Address Enter the MAC address that you want to use NAT Network Address Translation NAT allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection NAT is enabled by default because it is needed in most situations Select the NAT setting e Enable NAT is enabled This is the default setting e Disable NAT is disabled Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Click the Test button to test your Internet connection If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 210 Manage the Internet Settings Manually 50 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings use the information that your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service If you cannot find this information contact your ISP To view or specify the Internet connection settings with a login for PPPoE service 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net
179. n RIP 2 format RIP 2B uses subnet broadcasting RIP 2M uses multicasting 8 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 137 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses 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 modem router s DHCP server Reserve a LAN IP address You can assign a reserved IP address to a computer or server that requires permanent IP settings gt To reserve an IP address 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen displays In the Address Reservation section click the Add button Either select a device form the Address Reservation Table table by selecting the corresponding radio button or specify the reserved IP address information e Inthe IP Address field enter the IP address to assign to the computer or device Choose an IP address from the modem router s LAN subnet such as 192 168 0 x e Inthe MAC Address fi
180. nch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt QoS Setup ADVANCED ADVANCED Home QoS Setup e fe caner WPS Wizara e F Enable WMM Wi Fi multimedia settings 2 4GHz bigin v Enable WMM Wi Fi multimedia settings 5GHz a n v Setup Turn Internet Access QoS On Internet Setup ADSL Settings Turn Bandwidth Control On Wireless Setup Uplink bandwidth Maximum Kbps Guest Network ca Automatically check Internet Uplink bandwidth 0 Kos RESID LAN Setup Add Rules By Service By Device Applications IP Phone port 6670 includes SIP amp H 323 IP phones gt Security Priority Highest gt Administration Add Advanced Setup QoS rules Queue 1 Highest Queue 2 High Queue 3 Normal Queue 4 Low IP Phone MSN Messenger a eMule eDonkey Skype Yahoo Messenger Kazaa Netgear EVA Netmeeting Gnutella Vonage IP Phone AIM BT Azureus Google Talk SlingSteam SSH In the QoS rules table click the service application or device to select it Optimize Performance 119 7 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Click the Edit butt
181. nd use the web management interface check the following e If you are using an Ethernet connected computer check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the modem router e If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address this setting is uncommon either change the computer to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router through DHCP or change the IP address of the computer to a static or fixed IP address in the 192 168 0 2 192 168 0 254 range e Make sure that your computer can reach the modem router s DHCP server 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 modem router and reboot your computer e If your modem router s IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address use an IP scanner application to detect the IP address If you still cannot find the IP address clear the modem router s configuration to factory defaults This sets the modem router s IP address to 192 168 0 1 For more information see Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 153 and Factory Settings on page 218 e Make sure that Java JavaScript or ActiveX is enabled in your browser If you are using Internet Explorer click the Refresh button to be sure that the Java applet is loa
182. ntry 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 139 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 5 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen displays 6 In the Address Reservation section select the radio button next to the reserved address 7 Click the Delete button The address entry is removed Change the Modem Router s Device Name The modem router s default device name is D6100 This device name displays in a file manager when you browse your network gt To change the modem router s device name 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen displays 6 In the Device Name field enter a new name 7 Click th
183. o indicated by the underline _ under the IPv6 address Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button e Auto Your modem router uses any remote relay modem router that is available on the Internet This is the default setting e Static IP Address Enter the static IPv4 not IPv6 address of the remote relay modem router Your IPv6 ISP usually provides this address Select an IP Address Assignment radio button e Use DHCP Server The modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network the LAN through a DHCP server This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv 6 client function This is the default setting e Auto Config The modem router automatically configures its IPv6 address based on the IPv6 protocol To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the modem router s LAN interface select the Use This Interface ID check box and enter the interface ID If you do not specify an ID here the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address Manage the Internet Settings Manually 62 v AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 10 Specify the IPv6 filtering mode e Secured In secured mode the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets e Open In open mode the modem router inspects UDP packets only This is the default mode 11 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Set Up an IPv6 Pa
184. oS WMM must be enabled on both the application and the client running that application Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category which receives a lower priority than voice and video WMM QoS is automatically enabled for the modem router However you can disable WMM QoS gt To disable WMM QoS 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt QoS Setup The QoS Setup screen displays 6 Clear the Enable WMM Wi Fi multimedia settings 2 4 GHz b g n check box 7 Clear the Enable WMM Wi Fi multimedia settings 5 GHz a n check box 8 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Optimize Performance 124 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the WAN and LAN network settings of the modem router The chapter includes the following sections e Manage the ADSL Settings e Change the WAN Connection Preference e Manage the WAN Security Settings e Set Up a Default DMZ Server e Manage IGMP Proxying and VPN Pass Through e Manage NA
185. oS Rule for a Service or Application If the service or application for which you want to assign a traffic priority is not part of the default QoS rules you can add a custom QoS rule gt To adda QoS rule for a service or application ii Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt QoS Setup Optimize Performance 115 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 ADVANCED ADVANCED Home QoS Setup c WPS Wizard J Enable WMM Wi Fi multimedia settings 2 4GHz bigin Enable WMM Wi Fi multimedia settings 5GHz a n v Setup Turn Internet Access QoS On Turn Bandwidth Control On Uplink bandwidth Maximum Kbps Automatically check Internet Uplink bandwidth O Kops ESD Add Rules By Service By Device Applications IP Phone port 6670 includes SIP amp H 323 IP phones gt Security Priority Highest gt Administration Add Advanced Setup QoS rules Queue T Highest Queue 2 High Queue 3 Normal Queue 4 Low IP Phone a MSN Messenger 4 eMule eDonkey a Skype Yahoo Messenger SMTP Netgear EVA Netmeeting PPlive Vonage
186. odem Router Troubleshoot the Internet Connection Changes Are Not Saved Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 203 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Perform Diagnostics The modem router lets you perform various diagnostic tasks For normal operation these tasks are not required Ping an IP Address Use this test to send a ping packet request to an IP address to test the connection If the request times out because no reply is received the destination might be unreachable However some network devices can be configured not to respond to a ping V To ping an IP address 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen displays In the IP address or host name field enter an IP address or host name Click the Ping button The Diagnostics Ping screen displays the results of the ping test To return to the Diagnostics screen click the Back button Perform a DNS Lookup Use this test to find the IP address of a web FTP mail or other server on t
187. odem router automatically configures its IPv6 address based on the IPv6 protocol To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the modem router s LAN interface select the Use This Interface ID check box and enter the interface ID If you do not specify an ID here the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address Specify the IPv6 filtering mode e Secured In secured mode the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets e Open In open mode the modem router inspects UDP packets only This is the default mode Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the Internet Settings Manually 69 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the MTU Size The maximum transmission unit MTU is the largest data packet a network device transmits MTU Concepts When one network device communicates across the Internet with another the data packets travel through many devices along the way If a device in the data path uses a lower MTU setting than the other devices the data packets must be split or fragmented to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value In some situations changing the value fixes one problem but causes another Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs e You experience problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service and the technical suppo
188. oes not display continue with the next step Problem Detecting the Internet Connection This is most likely due to one of the following reasons 1 The modem was not power cycled during the cabling step To solve this problem power cycle the modem turn it off and on To power cycle a modem with battery backup you might need to remove and reinsert its battery After the power cycle wait 2 minutes for the modem to completely start up 2 The yellow Ethernet cable is not fully inserted or is inserted in the wrong piace To solve this problem make sure that the yellow Ethernet cable is securely plugged in to the broadband modem port and the router internet port just power cycled the modem and waited for 2 minutes corrected a problem with the Ethernet cable None of the above Note The option for power cycling the modem router that is stated onscreen applies to a DSL Internet connection only see Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service on page 19 Take one of the following actions e Ifthe yellow Ethernet cable is fully inserted in the correct places at the cable or fiber modem and at the modem router do the following a Select the None of the above radio button b Click the Next button Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 30 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 e Ifthe yellow Ethernet cable is not fully inserted or is inserted at a wrong place do the following a
189. of the modem router or the Erase function However if you cannot find the IP address or lost the password to access the modem router you must use the Reset button After you reset the modem router to factory default settings the user name is admin the password is password the LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 which is the same as www routerlogin net and www routerlogin com and the DHCP server is enabled For a list of factory default settings see Factory Settings on page 218 Use the Reset Button CAUTION This process erases all settings that you configured in the modem router gt To reset the modem router to factory default settings 1 On the back of the modem router locate the Reset button 2 1 Ethernet Internet Reset button Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 153 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Using a straightened paper clip press and hold the Reset button for eight seconds Release the Reset button The configuration is reset to factory default settings When the reset is complete the modem router reboots This process takes about one minute A WARNING To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware do not interrupt the reset For example if you are connected to the web management interface do not close the browser click a link or load a new page Do not turn off the modem router Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid
190. og in to your Internet service If you cannot find this information contact your ISP The information that you must specify for a PPTP service is identical to the one that you must specify for an L2TP service except for a connection ID or name which applies to a PPTP service only To view or specify the Internet connection settings with a login for PPTP or L2TP service 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select Internet The Internet Setup screen displays 6 In the Does your Internet connection require a login section make sure that the Yes radio button is selected The Yes radio button is selected by default 7 From the Encapsulation menu select PPTP or L2TP The following figure shows the PPTP fields The fields that display for an L2TP service are identical to the ones that display for a PPTP service except for the Connection ID Name field which displays for a PPTP service only Manage the Internet Settings Manually 48 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 BASIC Home gt xDSL gt Wireless gt Attached Devices Parental Controls Guest Network
191. ol 100 v Turn off wireless signal by schedule The wireless signal is scheduled to turn off during the following time period Wireless Access Point Period Start End Recurrence pattern Port Forwarding Port Triggering Add a new period Edit Delete Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management V Enable Wireless Router Radio Fragmentation Length 256 2346 2346 CTS RTS Threshold 1 2347 2347 Traffic Meter Preamble Mode Automatic Device Mode Advanced Wireless Settings 5GHz 802 11a n ac Transmit Power Control 100 Turn off wireless signal by schedule The wireless signal is scheduled to turn off during the following time period Period Start Ena Recurrence pattern Add a new period Edit Delete 6 Enter the settings as described in the following table Except for the description of 20 40 MHz coexistence the descriptions in the table not the settings onscreen apply to both the Advanced Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n section and the Advanced Wireless Settings 5GHz 802 11a n ac section Description Enable 20 40 MHz By default 20 40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi Coexistence networks in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed If no other WiFi networks are present in your environment you can clear the Enable 20 40 MHz Coexistence check box to increase the WiFi speed to the maximum supported speed Note 20 40 MHz coexistence applies to the 2 4 GHz band only
192. on The Qos Priority Rules screen displays Change the settings For more information about the settings see Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application on page 115 or Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device on page 117 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved If you changed the priority the QoS rule now displays in a different column of the QoS rules table on the QoS Setup screen Remove a QoS Rule You can remove an individual custom or default QoS rule To remove a QoS rule 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt QoS Setup The QoS Setup screen displays In the QoS rules table click the service application or device to select it Click the Delete button The QoS rule is removed Optimize Performance 120 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Remove All QoS Rules You can permanently remove all custom and default QoS rules A WARNING If you remove all QoS rules both the custom and default QoS rules are permanently removed The only way to get the default QoS rules back is by returning the modem router to fac
193. on Model D6100 5 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Firewall Rules The following figure shows two rules in addition to the default rule DESE avance ADVANCED Home Firewall Rules Cancel Setup Wizard Re a g Service Type Ports gt Setup Add Custom Service Edit Service y Security Outbound Firewall Rules Parental Controls Enable Service Type Action LAN Users WAN Servers Log Block Sites 1 V Real Audio BLOCK by schedule otherwise Allow all all Always all Rules 2 V CU SEEME BLOCK always all Never Schedule Default Yes Any ALLOW always Any Never hedu Emai TD CHD CS CaS Administration Inbound Firewall Rules gt Advanced S etup Click here to set up inbound Firewall Rules for gaming or other applications 6 In the Outbound Firewall Rules table note the position of the rule and select the radio button for the rule The position is the number that displays next to the radio button in the Outbound Firewall Rules table 7 Below the Outbound Firewall Rules table click the Move button A pop up screen displays 8 Enter the new position and click the OK button The rules in the Outbound Firewall Rules table are reordered 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Disable or Enable an Outbound Firewall Rule You can disable and enable an outbound firewall rule which is easier than removing and redefining a rule gt To enable or disable an outbound firewall rule 1 Launch an Internet brow
194. ore information in which case you must continue with the next step The screens that display depend on your type of ISP connection and configuration You are successfully connected to the Internet This router is preset with the following unique wireless network name SSID and network key password 2 4GHz Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR23 Wireless Network Key Password jaggedtrumpet276 5GHz Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR23 5G Wireless Network Key Password jaggedtrumpet276 10 Only if the following screen displays Specify a full scan to let the Setup Wizard find the PVC protocol The screen that might display asks you if you need the Setup Wizard to do a full scan to find the PVC protocol If this screen does not display continue with the next step Do you need Setup Wizard to do full scan to find the PVC Protocol Yes This will take approximotely 1 to 6 minutes No want to configure the router myself Manage the Internet Settings Manually 41 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Do the following a Select the Yes radio button b Click the Next button The Setup Wizard performs a full scan which might take up to six minutes This takes approximately 1 to 6 minutes 11 Only if the following screen displays Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the Internet connection The screen that might display states that a problem occurred w
195. ot Available Port Forwarding Port IP Address Assignment Triggering Dynamic DNS Use DHCP Server Static Routes Auto Config Remote Management UPnP Use This Interface ID Traffic Meter Deuce Fade IPv6 Filtering Secured The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields e Router s IPv6 Address on WAN This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router s WAN or Internet interface The number after the slash is the length of the prefix which is also indicated by the underline _ under the IPv6 address If no address is acquired the field displays Not Available e Router s IPv6 Address on LAN1 This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router s LAN interface The number after the slash is the length of the prefix which is also indicated by the underline _ under the IPv6 address If no address is acquired the field displays Not Available If your ISP gave you a specific host name in the DHCP User Class If Required field enter the host name If your ISP did not give you a specific host name leave this field blank To specify a domain name in the DHCP Domain Name If Required field enter a domain name If your ISP gave you a specific domain name enter it in this field For example Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name If your ISP did not give you a specific do
196. oubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoA If you use a PPPoE or PPPoA connection to your ISP make sure that the connection works gt To verify that your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is working 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt ADVANCED Home The ADVANCED Home screen displays In the Internet Port pane check that the IP Address field shows a valid IP address and that the Connection field shows PPPoE or PPPOA In the Internet Port pane click the Connection Status button The Connection Status screen displays Check the following e The Connection Status field shows Connected e The Connection Time field does not show 00 00 00 If all of the information is correct your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is working gt To reconnect if your PPPoE or PPPoA connection does not function 1 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 212 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the
197. ount 10 Depending on the type of account specify your user name or email address e Fora No IP or Dyn account in the User Name field enter the user name for your account e Fora NETGEAR account in the Email field enter the email address for your account 11 In the Password 6 32 characters field enter the password for your DDNS account 12 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 13 To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the modem router click the Show Status button A message displays the Dynamic DNS status Manage the Modem Router s LAN IP Address Settings The modem router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server The modem router s default LAN IP configuration is as follows e LAN IP address 192 168 0 1 This is the same as www routerlogin net and www routerlogin com e Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be reached through a gateway or modem router You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network use or if competing subnets use the same IP scheme Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 135 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model
198. owser the browser sends a web page request message with the following destination information e Destination address The IP address of www example com which is the address of your modem router Destination port number 80 which is the standard port number for a web server process 2 The modem router receives the message and finds your port forwarding rule for incoming port 80 traffic 3 The modem router changes the destination in the message to IP address 192 168 0 123 and sends the message to that computer 4 Your web server at IP address 192 168 0 123 receives the request and sends a reply message to your modem router 5 Your modem router performs Network Address Translation NAT on the source IP address and sends the reply through the Internet to the computer or WiFi device that sent the web page request Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications Port triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful in these cases e An application must use port forwarding to more than one local computer but not simultaneously e An application must open incoming ports that are different from the outgoing port With port triggering the modem router monitors traffic to the Internet from an outbound trigger port that you specify For outbound traffic from that port the modem router saves the IP address of the computer that sent the traffic The modem router temporarily opens the incoming port or ports
199. p www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select Internet The Internet Setup screen displays In the Does your Internet connection require a login section select the No radio button Manage the Internet Settings Manually 45 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Internet Setup C E gt Does your Internet connection require a login CD Wireless No Attached Devices Account Name If Required Parental Controls Domain Name if Required Guest Network Internet IP Address Get Dynamically from ISP Use Static IP Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Use IP Over ATM IPoA IP Address IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server DNS Address Get Automatically from ISP Use These DNS Servers Primary DNS Secondary DNS Router MAC Address Use Default Address Use Computer MAC Address Use This MAC Address NAT Network Address Translation Enable Disable 7 Enter the settings as described in the following table Field Description Account Name If Required Enter the account name provided by your ISP This name might also be called the host name If you do not know the account name leave this field
200. password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 192 10 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The following figure shows two port forwarding rules BASIC avvanceo ADVANCED Home Port Forwarding Port Triggering Please select the service type Port Forwarding Port Triggering Service Name Server IP Address FTP TCP 20 21 X 192 168 0 Add gt Security Administration Service Name External Ports Internal Ports Internal IP address v Advanced Setup 1 EXPOTURBO 57900 57980 57900 57980 192 168 0 215 Wireless Settings 2 Wireless Access Point Port Forwarding Port a Edit Service x Delete Service Add Custom Service Arrange by Internal IP Triggering Dynamic ONS TAGSWITCHING 61235 61335 61435 61535 61236 61336 61436 61536 192 168 0 197 Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected In the table select the radio button next to the service or application name Click the Edit Service button The Ports Custom Services screen displays Change the settings For more information about the settings see Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application on page 191 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved The changed rule displays in the table on the Port For
201. pe http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Firewall Rules Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 179 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 EASIER Aovanceo ADVANCED Home Firewall Rules _Cancei Setup Wizard OED g a Service Type Ports gt Setup y Security Parental Controls Add Custom Service Edit Service x Delete Service Outbound Firewall Rules Enable Service Type Action LAN Users WAN Servers Default Yes Any ALLOW always Any Any Never Block Sites Schedule E mail Inbound Firewall Rules Click here to set up inbound Firewall Rules for gaming or other applications gt Administration Advanced Setup 6 Below the Outbound Firewall Rules table click the Add button Outbound Firewall Rule Service Type Action LAN Users WAN Servers BLOCK always Any Start 0 End 0 Any Start 0 End 0 Never 7 Specify a new outbound rule as described in the following table Field Description Service Type Action The service or application to be covered by this rule If the service or application does not display in the list you can add it see Add
202. pp can help you with the following e Automatically repair common WiFi network problems e Easily manage modem router features such as Live Parental Controls guest access Internet traffic meter speed test and more e Share and stream music or videos gt To use the genie app to access the modem router 1 Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www NETGEAR com genie 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone tablet or computer 3 Launch the genie app The genie app dashboard screen displays The following figure shows the genie app dashboard for a PC Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 37 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 ETG EAR genie Select Language Wireless Network v Internet es Sx We WiFi Connection yaw P I i Router Settings Network Map Internet WiFi Connection Router Settings Parental Controls STATUS GOOD STATUS Connected Click here Ready SHARE tie Network Map Parental Controls AirPrint Network Support v Number of devices 7 Click here Note The AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 does not support ReadySHARE Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 38 Manage the Internet Settings Manually This chapter describes how you can manage the Internet settings of the modem router manually Usually the quickest way to set up the modem router
203. qa ya9e dE EERRECRORR ESA TEOHmE 185 Change a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule 20 0 cece eee eee teens 187 Remove a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule 0 20 0 ect teens 188 Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications 189 Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application 189 Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application 191 Change a Port Forwarding Rule 00 ccc eee ee ee eee 192 Remove a Port Forwarding Rule 0 ccc eee eee eee 193 Application Example Make a Local Web Server Public 194 How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule 195 Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications 195 Adda Port TRQGerING RUGS sensas enasini 196 Change a Port Triggering RUIE 0 03 00 05eneneddowseedcamnsaenae saaeens 197 Remove a Port Triggering Rule cee eee eee eee eens 199 Specify the Time Out Period for Port Triggering 05 200 Disable Port TiQQering 2 2 6o03656cscoendosaadueraeaveseeese sass es 200 Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat 201 Chapter 10 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Perform DiaGnOStiCS s 4 04 2 05010ss000s0dnc addins nnoe ngsnangaw aias 204 Pinger IP AJIES Snee E OECO E EER 204 Performa DNS LOOKUP 4cccc0d204 n2acccinaii
204. r WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen displays Select the Enable VLAN check box Enter a VLAN ID The VLAN ID can be in a range from 0 to 4095 The default VLAN ID is 0 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the SIP Application Level Gateway The application level gateway ALG for the Session Initiation Protocol SIP is enabled by default for enhanced address and port translation However some types of VolP and video traffic might not work well when the SIP ALG is enabled For this reason the modem router provides the option to disable the SIP ALG gt To change the default SIP ALG setting 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt WAN Setup Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 132 AC1200 WiFi
205. r and Its Network 33 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The BASIC Home screen displays a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance You can click any of the five sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information The left column displays the menus and at the top is an ADVANCED tab that you can use to access more menus and screens Change the Language By default the language is set as Auto You can change the language gt To change the language 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays In the upper right corner select a language from the menu When prompted click the OK button to confirm this change The screen refreshes with the language that you selected Change the admin Password and Automatic Login Time Out Period NETGEAR recommends that you change the default password that you use to log in to the modem router to a more secure password This is the password that you use to log in to the modem router with the user name admin The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase
206. r or WiFi device that is connected to the network In the address field of your browser type www routerlogin net A login screen displays Click Cancel If password recovery is enabled you are prompted to enter the serial number of the modem router The serial number is on the product label on the bottom panel of the modem router Enter the serial number of the modem router Click the Continue button Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 152 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions 6 Enter the saved answers to your security questions 7 Click the Continue button A screen displays your recovered password 8 Click the Login again button A login screen displays 9 With your recovered password log in to the modem router Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances for example if you lost track of the changes that you made to the modem router settings or you move the modem router to a different network you might want to erase the configuration and reset it to factory default settings If you do not know the current IP address of the modem router first try to use an IP scanner application to detect the IP address before you reset the modem router to factory default settings To reset the modem router to factory default settings you can use either the Reset button on the back
207. r successful Success Authentication The authentication can be a series of dashes which indicates that the connection is not established or successful Success IP Address The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router 7 To establish the Internet connection when the connection is down click the Connect button 8 To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active click the Disconnect button 9 Click the Close Window button The pop up screen closes View or Change a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection You can view information about a PPTP or L2TP Internet connection of the modem router and establish or terminate such a connection This information displays only if the modem router connects to the ISP network over a PPTP or L2TP connection see Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service on page 48 To view or change the PPTP or L2TP Internet connection status 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt ADVANCED Hom
208. r your fixed IP address configuration d Click the Next button e If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP assigned you a fixed IP address do the following a Select either the No or the I don t know radio button b Click the Next button Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 25 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Problem Detecting the Internet Connection MAC Address If you previously connected to your Internet service with a computer or another router NETGEAR Genie can use the same MAC address that worked before A MAC address is a unique number You can find the MAC address of the computer or router on its product labe Enter the MAC address here format AABBCCODEEFF c Enter the MAC address of the computer or router with which you previously were able to connect to the Internet You might find the MAC address on the product label of your device Enter the MAC address in the AABBCCDDEEFF format not in the AA BB CC DD EE FF format d Click the Next button 20 If the Congratulations screen still does not display and the modem router still does not connect to the Internet do the following a papp Review all your settings Make sure that you selected the correct options and entered everything correctly Run the Setup Wizard one more time Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration informa
209. rading firmware see Update the Firmware of the Modem Router on page 148 gt To automatically update the firmware 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the modem router user name and password Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 36 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Wait for the modem router to check if newer firmware is available This process might take a few minutes If the modem router detects new firmware the modem router displays a message at the top of the screen 6 Click the message 7 To upgrade the modem router with the latest firmware click the Yes button After the upgrade the modem router restarts A WARNING To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware do not interrupt the upload For example do not close the browser click a link or load a new page Do not turn off the modem router Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing monitoring and repairing your home network from a smartphone tablet or computer The genie a
210. re allowed to access the network but you can also block these devices from accessing the network Control Access to the Internet 100 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 gt To set up network access control di 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Access Control ADVANCED Home Access Control Gm GlLU E Setup Wizard You can use Access Control to allow or block computers or electronic devices from accessing your network CE io oss conto Access Rule This is a general rule You can also allow or block individual devices gt Setu P Allow all new devices to connect y Security Block all new devices from connecting Parental Control Allow Block Refresh m sous eveetone ass MACAM ecran Block Sites Allowed BUSINESSLAPTOP 192 168 0 3 60 66 66 DA 66 7C Wireless NETGEAR23 Firewall Rules Allowed NIA 192 168 0 4 20 D6 70 2C 70 70 Wireless NETGEAR23 Schedule E mail gt View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network gt View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network gt Ad
211. red Key Clients can use only Shared Key authentication 9 From the Encryption Strength menu select the encryption key size e 64 bit Standard WEP encryption using 40 64 bit encryption e 128 bit Standard WEP encryption using 104 128 bit encryption This selection provides higher encryption security 10 Specify the active key by selecting the Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 or Key 4 radio button Only one key can be the active key 11 Enter the value for the key e For 64 bit WEP enter 10 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 A F The key values are not case sensitive e For 128 bit WEP enter 26 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 A F The key values are not case sensitive To join the modem router s WiFi network a user must enter the key value for the key that you specified as the active key 12 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 13 Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new security settings If you cannot connect over WiFi check the following e If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover e If your computer or WiFi device is trying to connect to your network with its old settings before you changed the setting
212. rface The number after the slash is the length of the prefix which is also indicated by the underline _ under the IPv6 address If no address is acquired the field displays Not Available In the Login field enter the login information for the ISP connection This is usually the name that you use in your email address For example if your main mail account is JerAB ISP com you would enter JerAB in this field Some ISPs such as Earthlink require that you use your full email address when you log in If your ISP requires your full email address enter it in this field In the Password field enter the password for the ISP connection In the Service Name field enter a service name If your ISP did not provide a service name leave this field blank Note The default setting of the Connection Mode menu is Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection The modem router never terminates the connection If the connection is terminated for example when the modem is turned off the modem router attempts to reestablish the connection immediately after the PPPoE connection becomes available again Select an IP Address Assignment radio button e Use DHCP Server The modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network the LAN through a DHCP server This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv 6 client function This is the default setting e Auto Config The m
213. riate LEDs are on for your network devices If your modem router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch make sure that the link LEDs are lit for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and 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 modem router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 215 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After you verify 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 select Run In the field provided enter ping n 10 IP address where P address is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP s DNS server If the path is functioning correctly replies as described in Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router on page 215 display If you do not receive replies do the following Check that the IP address of your modem router is listed as the default router in your computer If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP this information is not visible in your computer s Network Control Panel Verify that the IP address of the modem router is listed as the def
214. riggerin gt Setup cies gt Security Service Name Server IP Address FTP TCP 20 21 bd 192 168 0 Add Administration Service Name External Ports Internal Ports Internal IP address v Advanced Setup CED Yx Derete service GEL Arrange by Internal P 8 Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected 9 From the Service Name menu select the service or application If the service or application that you want to add is not in the list create a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application see Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application on page 191 10 In the Server IP Address field enter the IP address of the computer that must provide the service or that runs the application 11 Click the Add button Your settings are saved and the rule is added to the table Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 190 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application The modem router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules If the service or application is not predefined you can add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application To add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application 1 Find out which port number or range of numbers the service or application uses You can usually find this information by contact
215. rk on page 84 Name SSID The WiFi network name for the 5 GHz band of the guest network Wireless AP Displays whether the 2 4 GHz band of the main network is enabled If the 2 4 GHz band is disabled but the 5 GHz band is enabled the WiFi LED on the front of the modem router lights blue If both radios are off the WiFi LED is off too Broadcast Name Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the guest network broadcasts its SSID Allow guest to access My Displays whether users of the 5 GHz band of the guest network are allowed to Local Network access the main network View the Traffic Statistics You can view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router change the polling frequency and stop traffic polling To view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt ADVANCED Home The ADVANCED Home screen displays 6 In the Internet Port pane click the Show Statistics button Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 159 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Syste
216. rt of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting These web based applications might require an MTU change A secure website that does not open or displays only part of a web page Yahoo email MSN portal America Online s DSL service e You use VPN and experience severe performance problems e You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons and now you are experiencing connectivity or performance problems If you suspect an MTU problem a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400 If you 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 3 Common MTU sizes MTU Application The largest Ethernet packet size This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR modem routers adapters and switches Used in PPPoE environments Maximum size to use for pinging Larger packets are fragmented Used in some DHCP environments Usable by AOL if you do not send or receive large email attachments for example Used in PPTP environments or with VPN Maximum size for AOL DSL Manage the Internet Settings Manually 70 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Change the MTU Size A WARNING An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems
217. s update the WiFi network selection in your computer or WiFi device to match the current settings for your network e Does your WiFi device display as an attached device See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 168 If it does it is connected to the network e Are you using the correct network name SSID and password Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the modem router s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key Instead you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect If you use the push button method the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must provide either a physical button or a software button If you use the PIN method you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect Manage the WiFi Network Settings 81 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security If your modem router network is open no WiFi security is set which is not the default setting for the modem router connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA WPA2 WiFi security on the modem router network and generates a random passphrase You can view this passphrase see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73 Use WPS with the Push Button Method For you to use the push button method to connect a WiFi device to the modem router s
218. s more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv 6 client function This is the default setting e Auto Config The modem router automatically configures its IPv6 address based on the IPv6 protocol To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the modem router s LAN interface select the Use This Interface ID check box and enter the interface ID If you do not specify an ID here the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address Specify the IPv6 filtering mode e Secured In secured mode the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets e Open In open mode the modem router inspects UDP packets only This is the default mode Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the Internet Settings Manually 67 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection An IPv6 PPPoE connection is based on a dynamic IPv6 address that a PPPoE service assigns to the modem router Note Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you To set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button Th
219. security that you are using for your WiFi network WEP WPA or WPA2 For information about WiFi security settings see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73 e Make sure that the modem router is not too far from your WiFi device or too close Move your WiFi device near the modem router but at least 6 feet 1 8 meters away and see if the signal strength improves Make sure that the WiFi signal is not blocked by objects between the modem router and your WiFi device e Make sure that the WiFi LED on the modem router is not off If this LED is off both WiFi radios might be disabled For more information about the WiFi radios see Control the WiFi Radios on page 88 e Make sure that the modem router s SSID broadcast is not disabled If the modem router s SSID broadcast is disabled the WiFi network name is hidden and does not display in your WiFi device s scanning list To connect to a hidden network you must enter the network name and the WiFi password For more information about the SSID broadcast see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73 e Make sure that your WiFi device does not use a static IP address but is configured to receive an IP address automatically with DHCP For most devices DHCP is the default setting Troubleshoot with the LEDs When you turn on the power the LEDs light as described here 1 When power is first applie
220. sentials Edition Model D6100 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA Service If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings use the information that your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service If you cannot find this information contact your ISP Note PPP over ATM PPPoA is available only if you connect the modem router to the Internet over a DSL service PPPoA is not available for cable or fiber service To view or specify the Internet connection settings with a login for PPPoA service 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select Internet The Internet Setup screen displays 6 In the Does your Internet connection require a login section make sure that the Yes radio button is selected The Yes radio button is selected by default 7 From the Encapsulation menu select PPPoA PPP over ATM Manage the Internet Settings Manually 54 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 BASIC Home xDSL Does your Internet connection require a login CD Wireless gt No Attached Devices gt Encapsulation PPPoA P
221. ser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 183 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Firewall Rules The following figure shows two rules in addition to the default rule TEASE Aovanceo ADVANCED Home Firewall Rules Cx Setup Wizard Service Type Ports gt Setup Add Custom Service Edit Service x Delete Service y Security Outbound Firewall Rules Parental Controls Enable Service Type Action LAN Users WAN Servers Log Block Sites 1 V Real Audio BLOCK by schedule otherwise Allow all all Always Firewall Rules P 2 W CU SEEME BLOCK always all all Never Any Any stale Default Yes Any ALLOW always Never Schedu emal TD CHD CELD CD gt Administration badii Ri gt Advanced S etup Click here to set up inbound Firewall Rules for gaming or other applications 6 In the Outbound Firewall Rules table select or clear the Enable check box for the rule 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule You can remove an outbound firewall rule tha
222. ss Connection Type E Allowed BusinessLaptop 192 168 0 3 60 66 66 DA 66 7C Wireless NETGEAR23 Firewall Rules Schedule View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network mail Remove from the list l gt Administration gt Advanced Setup 3 DO DF 9A DF 6B 49 Wireless gt View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network A table displays the detected device name MAC address and connection type of the devices that are not connected but allowed to access the network To add a device to the allowed list do the following a Click the Add button The Add Allowed Device screen displays Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to allow Click the Add button on the Add Allowed Device screen The device is added to the allowed list on the Access Control screen To remove a device from allowed list do the following a Select the check box for the device b Click the Remove from the List button The device is removed from the allowed list Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Control Access to the Internet 103 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Add or Remove Devices from the Blocked List If you set up an access list that allows all new devices to access your network but you want to block some devices from accessing your network you must specify the devices that you want to block To add or remove devices tha
223. ss Through Connection In IPv6 pass through mode the modem router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports LAN and WAN Ethernet ports for IPv6 packets The modem router does not process any IPv6 header packets Note Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you To set up an IPv6 pass through Internet connection 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt IPv6 The IPv6 screen displays 6 From the Internet Connection Type menu select Pass Through The screen adjusts but no additional fields display 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the Internet Settings Manually 63 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection A fixed IPv6 connection is based on a static or fixed IPv6 address that your IPv6 ISP gave you Note Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3
224. ss to define the allowed range e To allow access from any IP address on the Internet select the Everyone radio button This radio button is selected by default 8 Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface The default is 8443 which is a common alternate for HTTPS For greater security enter a custom port number for the remote web management interface Choose a number from 1024 to 65535 but do not use the number of any common service port 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 176 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 gt To use remote access 1 2 Launch an Internet browser on a computer that is not on your home network Enter your modem routers 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 100 168 110 147 and you use port number 8443 enter https 100 168 110 147 8443 in your browser Configure the Modem Router as a DSL Modem Only By default the modem router functions both as a modem and a router You can change the operation mode to a mode in which the modem router functions as a DSL modem only with the routing firewall wireless support and traffic meter features disabled A typical use of such a mode is when the modem router is used for DSL connectivity only behind a router firewall or
225. stics for the various ports View Information About the Modem Router and the Internet Modem and WiFi Settings You can view modem router information the Internet port status and WiFi settings gt To view information about the modem router and the Internet modem and WiFi settings 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt ADVANCED Home Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 155 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 E aovanceo ADVANCED Home Setup Wizard gt Setup gt Security gt Administration gt Advanced Setup v Router Information Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server D6100 V1 0 0 34_0 0 34 V1 0 0 5 C4 04 15 B3 BE D7 192 168 0 1 On v Wireless Settings 2 4GHz Name SSID Region Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi Fi Protected Setup NETGEAR23 Europe Auto 10 Up to 145 Mbps On On Not Configured A Guest Network 2 4GHz Name SSID Wireless AP Broadcast Name Allow guest to access My Local Net
226. stom QoS Rules Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play Manage Wi Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 113 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Optimize Traffic with QoS You can use Quality of Service QoS to assign different priorities to Internet traffic applications and services The modem router provides default QoS rules You add custom QoS rules and manage both default and custom QoS rules see Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules on page 115 NETGEAR recommends that you enable QoS if you use streaming Internet However when QoS assigns a high priority to streaming video it also assigns lower priority to the rest of your Internet traffic That means that other tasks such as downloading content from the Internet take longer gt To view the default QoS rules with their default priorities and turn on QoS 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt QoS Setup ADVANCED ADVANCED Home QoS Setup wPs wizara J Enable WMM Wi Fi multimedia settings 2 4GHz b gin v Enable WMM Wi
227. sword The user name and password are case sensitive The BASIC Home screen displays 4 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen displays 5 Select the Default DMZ Server check box 6 Enter the IP address of the server 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 129 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage IGMP Proxying and VPN Pass Through IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network LAN to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet If you do not need this feature leave it disabled which is the default setting When Network Address Translation NAT is enabled in the modem router see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45 it filters encrypted tunnel packets through NAT causing these packets to become invalid VPN pass through allows encrypted tunnel packets to go through without being filtered and is enabled by default for IPSec PPTP and L2TP packets Do not disable VPN pass through for IPSec PPTP or L2TP unless a specific reason exists gt To change the default IGMP proxying and VPN pass through settings i Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password
228. t are blocked 1 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Access Control The Access Control screen displays Click the View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network link ADVANCED Home Access Control x Cancer Setup Wizard can use Access Control to allow or block computers or electronic devices from accessing your network Set Access Rule This is a general rule You can also allow or block individual devices gt Setu p Allow all new devices to connect y Security Block all new devices from connecting Status Device Name IP Address MAC Address Connection Type Block Sites F Allowed BusinessLaptop 192 168 0 3 60 66 66 DA 66 7C Wireless NETGEAR23 Firewall Rules Schedule PEEN PESO ices ntly connected to the network il of Bio E E E E T Wo Administration Seeman 20 D6 70 2C 70 70 Wireless A table displays the detected device name MAC address and connection type of the devices that are not connected and blocked from accessing the network 7 To add a device to the blocked list do the following a Click the
229. t might be necessary to use a swapper if your ADSL signal is on pins 1 and 4 or the RJ 11 jack The modem router uses pins 2 and 3 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 210 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Internet LED Is Off If the Internet LED is off amp the modem router cannot connect to the Internet Verify the following e Check that your login credentials are correct or that the information you entered for the ISP connection is correct see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45 e Check if your ISP is experiencing a problem it might not be that the modem router cannot connect to the Internet but rather that your ISP cannot provide an Internet connection Obtain an Internet IP Address If the modem router cannot access the Internet but the Internet LED is green see if the modem router can obtain an Internet IP address from the ISP Unless the modem router is assigned a static IP address the modem router requests an IP address from the ISP You can determine whether the request was successful using the web management interface To check the Internet IP address 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensiti
230. t security see Chapter 9 Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 97 Set AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Up Parental Controls The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen your browser goes to the Parental Controls website You can learn more about Parental Controls or download the application Parental Controls The Easy Way to Set Some Online Boundaries Figure 8 Parental Controls website gt To set up parental controls 1 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select Parental Controls The Parental Controls website opens Click the button for the app or version that you want to download and use Control Access to the Internet 98 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management utility After installation Live Parental Controls automatically starts Live Parental Controls Powered by OpenDNS NETGEAR UCIN You re about to setup NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Powere
231. t the protocol TCP or UDP that is associated with the service or application Triggering Port Enter the number of the outbound traffic port that must open the inbound ports Connection Type Inbound Connection Select the protocol TCP or UDP that is associated with the inbound connection If you are unsure select TCP UDP Starting Port Ending Port Enter the start port number for the inbound connection Enter the end port number for the inbound connection 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved and the rule is added to the Port Triggering Portmap Table on the Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen Change a Port Triggering Rule You can change an existing port triggering rule gt To change a port triggering rule 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 197 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering The Port Forwarding Port Triggering screen displays Select the Port Triggering radio
232. t you no longer need To remove an outbound firewall rule 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Firewall Rules The following figure shows two rules in addition to the default rule Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 184 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 ADVANCED Home Firewall Rules c Setup Wizard Se gt Setup Add Custom Service Edit Service x Delete Service y Securi ty Outbound Firewall Rules Parental Controls Enable Service Type Action LAN Users WAN Servers Log Block Sites 1 V Real Audio BLOCK by schedule otherwise Allow all all Always EirewaliRules Rul 2 M CU SEEME BLOCK always Never Schedule Default Yes ALLOW always Never E mail Add gt Administration Inbound Firewall Rules gt Advanced Setup Click here to set up inbound Firewall Rules for gaming or other applications 6 In the Outbound Firewall Rules table select the radio button for the rule 7 Below the Outbound Firewall Rules table click the Delete button The rule is removed from the Outbound Firewal
233. tcetsoncagee oc EAEAN EEEE AT EER oaks 105 Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List 107 Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List 107 Specify a Trusted COMPULEL cadens davlersdensQeassadesaaea dana AA 108 Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules 109 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications 2 000 c eee eae 111 Chapter 6 Optimize Performance Optimize Mathie WEM OOS c2ccascnaawagadgadseomomoesereetdeeaeass 114 Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules 0 0 cece eee eee eee 115 Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application 115 Add a Custom QoS Rule for aDevice 0 0 ccc cece es 117 Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule 119 Remove a QoS Rule 1 0 ccc rran nn unnur erreen 120 Remove All QoS RULES 0 00 c cece cece cece nent e eens 121 Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control iis icdsisceiasataubaiames saaae ae wna 121 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play 123 Manage Wi Fi Multimedia Quality of Service cece eee eee 124 Chapter 7 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the ADSL Settings 0 cece eee cece eee eee ees 126 Change the WAN Connection Preference 0 e eee eee eee eee 127 Manage the WAN Security Settings 00
234. that the modem router uses on the Internet port Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer This feature allows your modem router to use your computer s MAC address also called cloning Use Default Address Use the default MAC address Use Computer MAC Address The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using You must use the one computer that is registered by the ISP Use This MAC Address Enter the MAC address that you want to use NAT Network Address Translation NAT allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection NAT is enabled by default because it is needed in most situations Select the NAT setting e Enable NAT is enabled This is the default setting e Disable NAT is disabled 8 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 9 Click the Test button to test your Internet connection If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 210 Manage the Internet Settings Manually 47 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings use the information that your ISP gave you to l
235. the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Firewall Rules The following figure shows two entries in the Service Table Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 188 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 GEE ovanceo ADVANCED Home Firewall Rules Ca Setup Wizard a g Service Type Ports 1 AltStreamingApp 5554 5554 2 AlVoiceApp 1024 20000 y Securi ty Add Custom Service Edit Service x Delete Service gt Setup Parental Controls Block Sites Outbound Firewall Rules Service Type Action LAN Users WAN Servers Log EZT Firewall Rules Default Yes Any ALLOW always Any Any Never Schedule E mail Administration Inbound Firewall Rules Click here to set up inbound Firewall Rules for gaming or other applications gt Advanced Setup 6 In the Service Table select the radio button for the service or application 7 Click the Delete Service button The service or application is removed from the Service Table Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications If a server is part of your network you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server For example you might want to make a local web server FTP server or game server visible and available to the Internet The modem router can forward incoming traffic with specific protocols to computers on your local network You can specify
236. the connection time and traffic volume in MB To refresh the information onscreen click the Refresh button The information onscreen is updated To display more information about the data traffic and to change the polling interval click the Traffic Status button The Traffic Status pop up screen displays Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume You can record and restrict the traffic by volume in MB This is useful when your ISP measures your traffic in volume gt To record and restrict the Internet traffic by volume 1 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 171 4 5 11 12 13 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Traffic Meter DSE Aovanceo ADVANCED Home Traffic Mete Setup Wizard Internet Traffic Meter Enable Traffic Meter gt Setup Traffic volume control by gt Security Monthly limit 0 Mbytes oe Round up data volume for each connection by 0 Mbytes gt Administration Connection time control v Advanced Setup Monthly limit Wireless Set
237. the destination is a single host enter 255 255 255 255 Gateway IP Enter the IP address of the gateway Address The IP address of the gateway must be on the same LAN segment as the modem router Metric Enter a number from 1 through 15 This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination Usually a setting of 2 or 3 works but if this is a direct connection set it to 1 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 144 gt AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 10 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved The static route is added to the table on the Static Routes screen Change a Static Route You can change an existing static route To change a static route 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Static Routes The Static Routes screen displays In the Static Routes table select the radio button to the left of the route that you want to change Click the Edit button The screen adjusts Change the settings for the route For more information about the settings s
238. the filtering level screen displays Live Parental Controls choose a filtering level for your network All computers connected to your router will be protected from the content you select below You can customize your Live Parental Controls later on our website O High Protects against all adult related sites illegal activity social networking sites video sharing sites phishing attacks and general time wasters Moderate Protects against all adult related sites illegal activity and phishing attacks Low Protects against pornography and phishing attacks Minimal Protects only against phishing attacks O None 10 Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click the Next button The Setup is complete screen displays 11 Click the Take me to the status screen button Parental controls are now set up for the modem router The dashboard shows Parental Controls as Enabled Allow or Block Access to Your Network You can use access control to block or allow access of devices to your network You define access by selecting or specifying the MAC addresses of the wired and WiFi devices that can either access your entire network or are blocked from accessing your entire network Enable and Manage Network Access Control When you enable access control you must select whether new devices are allowed to access the network or blocked from accessing the network By default currently connected devices a
239. the servers for applications and you can also specify a default DMZ server to which the modem router forwards all other incoming protocols see Set Up a Default DMZ Server on page 129 Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application You can forward traffic for a default service or application to a computer on your network gt To forward incoming traffic for a default service or application 1 Decide which type of service application or game you want to provide 2 Find the local IP address of the computer on your network that will provide the service The server computer must always receive the same IP address To specify this setting use the reserved IP address feature See Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses on page 138 3 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 189 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 4 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 5 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 6 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 7 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering ADVANCED ADVANCED Home Port Forwarding Port Triggering Setup Wizard n WPS Wizard Port Forwarding Port T
240. tings Traffic Counter Wireless Access Point Restart traffic counter at ji any Ist day of each month Port Forwarding Port Triggering Dynamic DNS Static Routes Remote Management PnP 6 Turn the Internet LED to flashing green amber Traffic Meter _Traticmeter Disconnect and disable the Internet connection Device Mode Restart Counter Now Traffic Control Pop up a warning message 0 Mbytes Minutes before the monthly limit is reached When the monthly limit is reached Internet Traffic Statistics Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box Select the Traffic volume control by radio button From the corresponding menu select an option e Download only The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only Both Directions The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic In the Monthly Limit field enter how many MBytes MB per month are allowed If your ISP charges you for extra data volume when you make a new connection enter the extra data volume in MB in the Round up data volume for each connection by field In the Traffic Counter section set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date In the Traffic Control section enter a value in minutes to specify when the modem router issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached This setting is optional The modem router issues a warning when the balance falls under the minutes that you enter By default the value
241. tion Read Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 210 If problems persist register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service You can install your modem router for cable or fiber Ethernet WAN service or for DSL service If you use a cable or fiber modem follow the procedure that is described in this section If you use a DSL modem follow the procedure that is described in Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router on page 20 The following figure shows the cabling of your modem router for cable or fiber service Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 26 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Figure 7 Modem router cabling for cable or fiber service To connect your modem router to a cable or fiber service 1 Unplug your cable or fiber modem s power leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service If your cable of fiber modem includes a battery backup remove the battery Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cable or fiber modem to the red Internet port on the modem router Plug in and turn on your cable or fiber modem If your cable or fiber modem includes a battery backup reinsert the battery Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug it into an electrical outlet Wait for the Power LED to light solid green which takes about one minut
242. tory default settings To remove all QoS rules 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt QoS Setup The QoS Setup screen displays Click the Delete All button All QoS rules are permanently removed Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control Uplink bandwidth control lets you check the maximum uplink bandwidth that your Internet connection can support and specify the maximum uplink bandwidth gt To turn on bandwidth control and specify the maximum uplink bandwidth 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Optimize Performance 121 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt QoS Setup ADVANCED ADVANCED Home QoS Setup Setup Wizard WPS Wizard F Enable WMM Wi Fi multimedia settin
243. trol section enter a value in minutes to specify when the modem router issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached This setting is optional The modem router issues a warning when the balance falls under the minutes that you enter By default the value is 0 and no warning message is issued Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached Turn the Internet LED to flashing green amber This setting is optional When the traffic limit is reached the Internet LED alternates blinking green and amber e Disconnect and disable the Internet connection This setting is optional When the traffic limit is reached the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled Click the Apply button Your settings are saved The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic For more information see View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status on page 170 Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached If you configured the traffic meter to disconnect and disable the Internet connection after the traffic limit is reached you cannot access the Internet until you unblock the traffic meter CAUTION If your ISP set a traffic limit your ISP might charge you for the overage traffic gt To unblock the traffic meter 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net
244. ts solid blue Manage the WiFi Network Settings 89 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Set Up a WiFi Schedule You can use this feature to turn off the WiFi signal from your modem router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection For example you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town Note You can set up a WiFi schedule only if the modem router is connected to the Internet and synchronized its internal clock with a time server on the Internet For more information about whether the modem router synchronized its clock see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 109 gt To set up the WiFi schedule 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the modem router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The BASIC Home screen displays 4 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Wireless Settings Manage the WiFi Network Settings 90 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 E Aovanceo ADVANCED Home Advanced Wireless Settings nuia CEZ al WPS Wizard age Wireless Settings 2 4GHz big n iV Enable Wireless Router Radio gt Setup V Enable 20 40MHz Coexist
245. ttings of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Wired Connection You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the modem router s local area network LAN WiFi Connection You can connect to the modem router s WiFi network which is listed on the product label in the WiFi Network Name SSID field The password that you must use to connect to the WiFi network is listed in the Network Key Password field NETGEAR D Abst http www routerlogin net AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router user name admin amp QH FAL ON 4 O Essentials Edition Model D6100 password password bici S R NZ E ae D XXX XXXXX XX Designed by NETGEAR Figure 5 Modem router product label with WiFi network name SSID and password network key Types of Logins Separate types of logins serve different purposes This section describes the differences so that you know which login to use when Types of logins e ISP login The login that your Internet service provider ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service Your ISP gave you this login information in a letter or some other way If you cannot find this login information contact your ISP e WiFi network key or password Your modem router is preset with a unique WiFi network name SSID and password for WiFi access This information is on the product label Use this information to connect a WiFi device to th
246. uest None open network Allow guests to access main network Disabled Video network on the 5 GHz band General WiFi settings Disabled Radio transmission power 100 percent 20 40 MHz coexistence Fragmentation length Enabled 2346 CTS RTS threshold 2347 Preamble mode Automatic 1 Maximum WiFi signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual throughput can vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Supplemental Information 219 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Technical Specifications Table 6 D6100 modem router specifications Feature Description S O Data and routing protocols TCP IP RIP 1 RIP 2 DHCP PPPoE PPTP Bigpond 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 12V 1 5 A output Dimensions Operating temperature Dimensions 179 mm x 167 mm x 59 mm 7 0 in x 6 6 in x 2 3 in 0 to 40 C 322 to 104 F Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing EN 55022 2010 AC 2011 Class B CISPR 22 2008 Class B e AS NZS CISPR 22 2009 Amdt 1 2010 Class B Two RuJ 45 ports supporting 1OBASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE
247. ur ISP is not in the menu select Other Select the Yes radio button Click the Next button The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration Detecting the Internet Connection This process can take up to six minutes please wait When the modem router is connected to the Internet the Congratulations screen displays and you successfully completed the setup process If the Congratulations screen does not display other screens might display and you might need to provide more information in which case you must continue with the next step The screens that display depend on your type of ISP connection and configuration Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 29 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Congratulations You are successfully connected to the Internet This router is preset with the following unique wireless network name SSID and network key password 2 4GHz Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR23 Wireless Network Key Password jaggedtrumpet276 5GHz Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR23 5G Wireless Network Key Password jaggedtrumpet276 Print tis si win eee 16 Only if the following screen displays Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the Internet connection The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet connection If this screen d
248. use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select Wireless Manage the WiFi Network Settings 73 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 sasic ABVANGED Home Wireless Settings CCED EED xDSL Region Selection Region Europe Internet gt Wireless o Attached Devices gt V Enable SSID Broadcast Name SSID NETGEAR23 Channel Auto Guest Network gt Mode Upto 145Mbps Parental Controls gt Security Options None WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES I WPA WPA2 Enterprise Security Options WPA2 PSK Password Network Key jaggedtrumpet276 8 63 characters or 64 hex digits Wireless Network 5GHz 802 11a n ac 7 Enable SSID Broadcast E Enable Video Network Name SSID NETGEAR23 5G Channel Auto Mode Upto 867 Mbps Security Options None WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES WPAMWPA2 Enterprise Security Options WPA2 PSK Password Network Key jaggedtrumpet276 8 63 characters or 64 hex digits View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings The following table describes the
249. user name admin d ey 4 O Essentials Edition Model D6100 password passwor i e R NZ On Off 16 PTC 273 14 011 Designed by NETGEAR XXX XXXXX XX O 12V 1 5A Figure 4 Modem router product label Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 14 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network This chapter describes how you can install and access the modem router and its network The chapter contains the following sections Position Your Modem Router Before You Connect to the Modem Router Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings Change the Language Change the admin Password and Automatic Login Time Out Period Set Up Password Recovery Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App 15 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network However the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router For example the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range Additionally other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your modem router s s
250. uter and Its Network 22 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 igratul You are successfully connected to the Internet This router is preset with the following unique wireless network name SSID and network key password 2 4GHz Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR23 Wireless Network Key Password jaggedtrumpet276 5GHz Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR23 5G Wireless Network Key Password jaggedtrumpet276 Print this Take me to the Internet 17 Only if the following screen displays Specify a full scan to let the Setup Wizard find the PVC protocol The screen that displays might ask you if you need the Setup Wizard to do a full scan to find the PVC protocol If this screen does not display continue with the next step Do you need Setup Wizard to do full scan to find the PVC Protocol Yes This will take approximotely 1 to 6 minutes No want to configure the router myself Do the following a Select the Yes radio button b Click the Next button The Setup Wizard performs a full scan which might take up to six minutes This takes approximately 1 to 6 minutes 18 Only if the following screen displays Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the Internet connection The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet connection If this screen does not display continue with the next step Install and Access the
251. uter keeps its existing WiFi settings when you use WPS to connect a device to the 2 4 GHz band of the main network Configured The modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings This is the default setting Not configured The modem router generates a random SSID and passphrase and changes the security mode to WPA WPA2 PSK mixed mode Wireless Settings 5 0GHz The settings of the WiFi port for the 5 GHz band of the main network For information about how to configure the settings of the main network see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73 Control the WiFi Radios on page 88 and Manage Advanced WiFi Features on page 93 Name SSID The WiFi network name for the 5 GHz band of the main network Region The location country Channel The channel that the 5 GHz band of the main network uses Mode The WiFi mode in which the 5 GHz band operates for both the main network and the guest network Wireless AP Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the main network is enabled If the 5 GHz band is disabled but the 2 4 GHz band is enabled the WiFi LED on the front of the modem router lights blue If both radios are off the WiFi LED is off too Broadcast Name Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the main network broadcasts its SSID Wi Fi Protected Setup Displays whether the modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings when you use WPS to connect a device to the 5 GHz band of the ma
252. utomatically generated and other WiFi devices that are already connected to the modem router s WiFi network might be disconnected 8 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage Advanced WiFi Features For most WiFi networks the advanced WiFi features work fine and you do not need to change the settings Tip If you want to change the WiFi settings of the modem router s main network use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect gt To manage advanced WiFi features 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays Manage the WiFi Network Settings 93 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Wireless Settings MEAS Aovanceo ADVANCED Home Advanced Wireless Settings Cx Setup Wizard Cae Advanced Wireless Settings 2 4GHz bigin V Enable Wireless Router Radio gt Setup 7 Enable 20 40MHz Coexistence Fragmentation Length 256 2346 2346 CTS RTS Threshold 1 2347 2347 Preamble Mode Automatic gt Security gt Administration v Advanced Setup Transmit Power Contr
253. utton Manage the Internet Settings Manually 43 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Enter the fixed IP settings assigned by your Internet Service Provider and click Next to proceed My IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Preferred DNS Server Alternate DNS Server c Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration d Click the Next button e If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP assigned you a fixed IP address do the following a Select either the No or the don t know radio button b Click the Next button Problem Detecting the Internet Connection MAC Address If you previously connected to your Internet service with a computer or another router NETGEAR Genie can use the same MAC address that worked before A MAC address is a unique number You can find the MAC address of the computer or router on its product label Enter the MAC address here format AABBCCODEEFF c Enter the MAC address of the computer or router with which you previously were able to connect to the Internet You might find the MAC address on the product label of your device Enter the MAC address in the AABBCCDDEEFF format not in the AA BB CC DD EE FF format d Click the Next button 13 If the Congratulations screen still does not display and the modem router still does not connect to the Internet do the follo
254. ve 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt ADVANCED Home The ADVANCED Home screen displays 6 In the Internet Port pane check that the IP Address field shows a valid IP address If the field shows 0 0 0 0 your modem router did not obtain an IP address from your ISP If your modem router cannot 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 If you selected a login program the service name user name or password might be incorrectly set For more information see Troubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoA on page 212 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 211 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Your ISP might check for your computer s host name Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name For more information see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45 If your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and checks for your computer s MAC address do one of the following Inform your ISP that you bought a new network device and ask them to use the modem router s MAC address Configure your modem router to clone your computer s MAC address For more information see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45 Tr
255. ve the battery Wait 10 seconds If your DSL modem includes a battery backup reinsert the battery Plug in your DSL modem s power and turn on your DSL modem Wait two minutes Select the I just power cycled the modem and waited for 2 minutes radio button h Click the Next button 19 Only if the following screen displays Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the IP address for the Internet connection emooaon The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet connection IP address Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 24 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Problem Detecting the Internet Connection IP Address Did your Internet Service Provider ISP assign to you a fixed static IP address This is a very rare special deployment Select an option and click Next to proceed Yes My ISP assigned a fixed static IP address to me No did not get a fixed static IP address from my ISP don t know Take one of the following actions e If your ISP assigned you a fixed static IP address do the following a Select the Yes radio button b Click the Next button Enter the fixed IP settings assigned by your Internet Service Provider and click Next to proceed My IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Preferred DNS Server Alternate DNS Server c Enter the address information that your ISP gave you fo
256. vice 216 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory eNO errar ERRETRETA EE E E E RR 218 Technical Speca S eseist rsrsr eee regrute hes 220 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router The NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 in this manual referred to as the modem router delivers WiFi connection speeds up to 300 Mbps on 2 4 GHz 802 11n and up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz 802 11ac Both 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz bands can be active simultaneously The modem router is compatible with most major DSL Internet service providers and also supports cable or fiber Internet service The chapter contains the following sections Unpack Your Modem Router Front Panel with LEDs Back Panel with Ports Buttons and Connector Right Side Panel with WPS and WiFi On Off Buttons Bottom Panel Product Label Note For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual visit the support website at support netgear com Note Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at downloadcenter netgear com You can check for and download new firmware manually If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide you might need to update your firmware Note In this manual the terms wireless and WiFi are interchangeable 1 Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including vo
257. wall Rule You can change an existing custom service or application for use in an outbound firewall rule Note You cannot change a custom service or application that is assigned to an outbound rule You first must remove the service or application from the rule see Change an Outbound Firewall Rule on page 181 or remove the rule altogether see Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule on page 184 To change a custom service or application 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays 3 Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Security gt Firewall Rules The following figure shows two entries in the Service Table GEESE Aovanceo ADVANCED Home Firewall Rules c Setup Wizard a g 1 AltStreamingApp 5554 5554 2 AlVoiceApp 1024 20000 Securi x ty Add Custom Service Edit Service x Delete Service gt Setup Par I Outbound Firewall Rules Block Sites Eirewal Rules Enable Service Type Action LAN Users WAN Servers Log Firewall Rules Default Yes ALLOW always Never Schedule E mail Administration Inbound Firewall Rules Click here to set up inbound Firewall Rules for gaming or other applications gt
258. warding Port Triggering screen Remove a Port Forwarding Rule You can remove a port forwarding rule that you no longer need gt To remove a port forwarding rule 1 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 193 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt Port Forwarding Port Triggering The following figure shows two port forwarding rules Basic apvanceo ADVANCED Home Port Forwarding Port Triggering Please select the service type Port Forwarding Port Triggering Service Name Server IP Address FTP TCP 20 21 192 168 0 Add gt Security Administration Service Name External Ports Internal Ports Internal IP address v Advanced Setup 1 EXPOTURBO 57900 57980 57900 57980 192 168 0 215 Wireless Settings 2 TAGSWITCHING 61235 61335 61435 61535 61236 61336 61436 61536 192 168 0 197 Wireless Access Point CED CH CREE arrange by Internal IP 6 Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected 7 Inthe table select the ra
259. wing a Review all your settings Make sure that you selected the correct options and entered everything correctly b Run the Setup Wizard one more time Manage the Internet Settings Manually 44 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 c Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information d Read Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 210 e If problems persist register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can view or change the modem router s Internet connection settings manually The following sections describe the options to manually set up the Internet connection Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login on page 45 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service on page 48 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service on page 51 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA Service on page 54 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings use the information that your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service If you cannot find this information contact your ISP gt To view or specify the Internet connection settings without a login 1 2 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type htt
260. word for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive 4 Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt Setup gt WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen displays 6 Select a NAT Filtering radio button e Secured 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 By default the Secured radio button is selected e Open Provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to function 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Enable and Configure a VLAN A network of computers and devices can behave as if they are connected to the same network even though they might actually be physically on different segments of a LAN Virtual LANs VLANs are configured through software rather than hardware which makes them very flexible If you enable a VLAN and if the network devices hubs and switches on your LAN support the VLAN 802 1Q standard the VLAN ID for the wireless access point is associated with all traffic coming from the modem router Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 131 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 gt To enable and configure the VLAN 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer o
261. work NETGEAR_Guest1 Off On Off v internet Port MAC Address IP Address Connection IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server 08 8D 43 64 BE DD 100 168 100 147 PPPoE 255 255 255 0 100 168 100 1 100 168 100 1 v Wireless Settings 5 0GHz Name SSID Region Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi Fi Protected Setup NETGEAR23 5G Europe Auto 36 P 40 44 48 Up to 867 Mbps On On Not Configured A Guest Network 5 0GHz Name SSID Wireless AP Broadcast Name Allow guest to access My Local Network NETGEAR 5G_Guest1 On On Off The information onscreen uses the following color coding e Agreen flag indicates that a link is up e AredX indicates that a link is down e An amber exclamation mark al indicates that a WiFi network is disabled The following table describes the fields of the six panes on the ADVANCED Home screen Field Description Router Information Hardware Version The modem router model The version of the modem router firmware If you upgrade the firmware on the modem router the version changes Firmware Version The version of the modem router firmware If you upgrade the firmware on modem router the version changes GUI Language Version Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 156 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description LAN Port
262. y ALLOW always Any Any Never E mail Inbound Firewall Rules Click here to set up inbound Firewall Rules for gaming or other applications gt Administration Advanced Setup Below the Service Table which is empty if you did not add any custom services or applications click the Add Custom Service button Add Services Service Type User Defined Protocol X Starting Port 1 65535 Ending Port 1 65535 Specify a new outbound rule as described in the following table Field Description Service Type User Enter the name of the custom service or application Defined Protocol Select the protocol TCP or UDP that is associated with the service or application If you are unsure select TCP UDP Starting Port Enter the start port for the service or application Ending Port If the service or application uses a range of ports enter the end port for the range If the service or application uses a single port repeat the port number that you entered in the Starting Port field Click the Add button The custom service or application is added to the Service Table on the Firewall Rules screen You can now use the service or application in an outbound firewall rule see Add an Outbound Firewall Rule on page 179 Manage Firewall Rules Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 186 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Change a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Fire
263. y Default Settings View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router Manage the Activity Log and Syslog View Devices Currently on the Network Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic Manage the Modem Router Remotely Configure the Modem Router as a DSL Modem Only For information about changing the admin password see Change the admin Password and Automatic Login Time Out Period on page 34 For information about setting up password recovery see Set Up Password Recovery on page 36 147 AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Essentials Edition Model D6100 Update the Firmware of the Modem Router The modem router firmware is stored in flash memory You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the modem router to the new firmware You can also visit the NETGEAR support website download the firmware manually and update the modem router to the new firmware Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router For you to check for new firmware the modem router must be connected to the Internet gt To check for new firmware and update your modem router 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays Enter the user name and password for the modem router The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Click the OK button The BASIC Home screen displays
264. yed This router s address on your LAN is 192 168 0 100 e Your company s network address is 134 177 0 0 When you first configured your 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 0 x addresses With this configuration if you attempt to access a device on the 134 177 0 0 network your 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 must define a static route instructing your modem router that 134 177 0 0 is accessed through the ISDN modem router at 192 168 0 100 Here is an example e Through the destination IP address and IP subnet mask specify that this static route applies to all 134 177 x x addresses e Through the gateway IP address specify that all traffic for these addresses is forwarded to the ISDN modem router at 192 168 0 100 e A metric value of 1 works fine because the ISDN modem router is on the LAN Set Up a Static Route You can add a static route to a destination IP address and specify the subnet mask gateway IP address and metric gt To set up a static route 1 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Type http www routerlogin net A login screen displays

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