Page 1: User Manual
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router User Manual Model D7000 September 2015 202-11536-02 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Change the admin Password................39 Set Up Password Recovery.................40 Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware........41 Access the Modem Router With the NETGEAR genie App.........41 Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup..........44 Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection...........49...
Page 4 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..........78 Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect...........79 Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection............81 Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection.............83 Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection..............83 Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection..............85...
Page 5 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Chapter 6 Optimize Performance Optimize Traffic with QoS...................145 Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules............146 Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application........146 Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device............147 Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule........149...
Page 6 View or Change the Status of a Printer..............194 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer........194 Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings........196 Turn Off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center....196 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language........197 Specify the Time-Out..................197 Chapter 11 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference...........199...
Page 7 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Back Up the Settings..................221 Restore the Settings..................222 Recover the admin Password................223 Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings.........223 Use the Reset Button..................224 Erase the Settings..................225 Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs..............226 View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router.........226...
Page 8 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule....265 Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications........265 Add a Port Triggering Rule................266 Change a Port Triggering Rule..............268 Remove a Port Triggering Rule..............269 Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering............270 Disable Port Triggering..................271...
Page 9 WiFi coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps.
Page 10 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.
Page 11: Unpack Your Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the following items. Figure 1. Package contents for the modem router Table 1. Legend Modem router Antennas (3) Power supply (varies by region) DSL microfilter (varies by region)
Page 12: Top Panel With Leds
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To attach the antennas: Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the back panel of the modem router. Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance.
Page 13 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Figure 2. LEDs and buttons of the modem router Hardware Overview of the Modem Router...
Page 14 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Table 2. LED and button descriptions Description • Solid amber. The modem router is starting. Power If the Power LED lights solid amber during any other time, a power-on self-test (POST) failure or device malfunction occurred.
Page 15: Back Panel With Ports, Buttons, Connectors, And A Switch
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Description • Solid white. A USB device is connected and is ready. USB 3.0 port 1 and USB 3.0 port 2 • Blinking white. Data is being transmitted to or from the USB device.
Page 16 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Figure 3. Modem router back panel In addition to the three antennas, viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components: • LED Off/On switch. Move the LED Off/On switch to to the Off position to turn off all LEDs, except for the Power LED.
Page 17: Side Panels With Usb Ports
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Note You can use either the DSL port or the Internet port for WAN connectivity. Side Panels With USB Ports Each side panel provides one USB 3.0 port. The left side panel contains USB port number 1. The right side panel contains USB port number 2.
Page 18 Change the admin Password on page 39 • Set Up Password Recovery on page 40 • Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware on page 41 • Access the Modem Router With the NETGEAR genie App on page 41...
Page 19: Position Your Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 20: Connect To The Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 settings of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Page 21: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If you did not change the name of the network during the setup process, look for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The default SSID is on the product label.
Page 22: Automatic Internet Setup
Modem router login. This logs you in to the modem router’s web pages from a web browser as admin. Automatic Internet Setup You can use NETGEAR genie to set up the modem router automatically, or you can use the modem router’s web pages to set up the modem router manually.
Page 23: Set Up Your Modem Router For Dsl Service
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. Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router The following figure shows the cabling of your modem router for DSL service.
Page 24 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Figure 6. Modem router cabling for DSL service To connect your modem router to a DSL service: Unplug your DSL modem’s power, leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service.
Page 25 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. Wait for the WiFi LED to light solid white. If the WiFi LED does not light, press the WiFi On/Off button Check the DSL LED If the modem router is connected to a DSL service, the DSL LED lights white.
Page 26 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The modem router checks the Internet connection. If the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays, skip to Step 14. If it does not display, do the following: In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net.
Page 27 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the Internet service provider (ISP) that you are using. If your ISP is not in the menu, select Other. Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button.
Page 28 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard performs a full scan, which might take up to six minutes. (Only if the following page displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the Internet connection.
Page 29 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Fully insert the DSL cable in the correct port on the modem and in the gray DSL port on the modem router. Select the I corrected a problem with the DSL/Ethernet cable radio button.
Page 30 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. Click the Next button. • 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: Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button.
Page 31: Set Up The Modem Router For Cable Or Fiber Service
279. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. When the modem router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Page 32 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. Wait for the WiFi LED to light solid white. If the WiFi LED does not light, press the WiFi On/Off button Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods: •...
Page 33 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The modem router checks the Internet connection. If the Configuring the Internet Connection displays, skip to Step 12. If it does not display, do the following: In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net.
Page 34 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the Internet service provider (ISP) that you are using. If your ISP is not in the menu, select Other. Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button.
Page 35 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The page that might display states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection. If this page does not display, continue with Step 17. Take one of the following actions: •...
Page 36 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The page that might display states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection IP address. If this page does not display, continue with Step 18. Take one of the following actions: •...
Page 37: Log In To The Modem Router After Setup To View Or Change Settings
279. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. When the modem router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Page 38: Change The Language
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Note You can also type http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.0.1. The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net. The nature of the login window that opens depends on your web browser. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Page 39: Change The Admin Password
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To change the language: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Page 40: Set Up Password Recovery
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. Enter the old password. Enter the new password twice. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up Password Recovery We recommend that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the modem router user name admin.
Page 41: Let The Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 page. For information about...
Page 42 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To use the genie app to access the modem router: Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at netgear.com/genie. Click the appropriate Download button. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Page 43 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 is to allow NETGEAR genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the modem router with a web browser. These options are described in...
Page 44: 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, which launches the first time you connect to your modem router. To use the Setup Wizard: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 45 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 49 • Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection on page 60 • Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection on page 69 Click the Next button.
Page 46 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The page that might display asks you if you need the Setup Wizard to do a full scan to find the PVC protocol. If this page does not display, continue with Step 10.
Page 47 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If your modem includes a battery backup, reinsert the battery. Plug in your modem’s power and turn on your modem. Wait two minutes. Select the I just power cycled the modem and waited for 2 minutes radio button.
Page 48 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. Click the Next button. • 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: Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button.
Page 49: Manually Set Up An Adsl Internet Connection
279. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. When the modem router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Page 50 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The Internet Setup page displays. From the Select Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router. The Select Country menu is not available in all countries and might be masked out.
Page 51 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure an ADSL connection for the Internet interface. Enter the ADSL settings as described in the following table. Manage the Internet Settings Manually...
Page 52 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Multiplexing Method Select LLC-BASED or VC-BASED, as indicated by your ISP. The multiplexing method can either be virtual circuit (VC) based or logical link control (LLC) based. Note This setting does not apply to the IPTV interface.
Page 53 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Account Name Enter the account name, as indicated by your ISP. This name might also be called the host name. If your ISP did not provide you with an account name or host name, leave the default setting.
Page 54: Specify An Adsl Connection With A Login Requirement And Pppoa Or Pppoe Service
If your ISP did not provide you with a client ID string, leave this field blank. 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 279.
Page 55 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To view or specify the settings for an ADSL Internet connection that requires a login and uses a PPPoE or PPPoA service: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 56 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure an ADSL connection for the Internet interface. Enter the ADSL settings as described in the following table. Manage the Internet Settings Manually...
Page 57 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Multiplexing Method Select LLC-BASED or VC-BASED, as indicated by your ISP. The multiplexing method can either be virtual circuit (VC) based or logical link control (LLC) based. Note This setting does not apply to the IPTV interface.
Page 58 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Encapsulation Select the encapsulation, as indicated by your ISP: • PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet).Your Internet connection uses PPP over Ethernet. • PPPoA (PPP over ATM). Your Internet connection uses PPP over ATM.
Page 59 Internet port. 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 279.
Page 60: Manually Set Up A Vdsl Internet Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection You can view or change the modem router’s VDSL Internet connection settings manually. The following sections describe the options that are available to you to manually set up the VDSL Internet connection: •...
Page 61 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If your ISP is not in the menu, select Other. Select the virtual interface: • Internet interface. From the menu above the Enable This Interface check box, leave the default menu selection at Internet.
Page 62 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure a VDSL connection for the Internet interface. Enter the VDSL settings as described in the following table. Manage the Internet Settings Manually...
Page 63 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Multiplexing Method These settings are disabled because they do not apply to a VDSL connection. Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP.
Page 64 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description 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.
Page 65: Specify A Vdsl Connection With A Login Requirement And Pppoe Service
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 279. Specify a VDSL Connection With a Login Requirement and PPPoE Service If you want to manually configure the VDSL connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in and connect to your Internet service.
Page 66 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 From the Transfer Mode menu, select VDSL(PTM). When you select VDSL(PTM) from the Transfer Mode menu, the only option in the DSL Mode menu is VDSL2. Specify that your ISP requires you to log in: •...
Page 67 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Enter the VDSL settings as described in the following table. Field Description Multiplexing Method These settings are disabled because they do not apply to a VDSL connection. Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP.
Page 68 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Connection Mode Select how the Internet connection functions: • Always On. Once the Internet connection is established, it remains active. This is the default setting. • Dial on Demand. When someone attempts to connect to the Internet, the Internet connection is established.
Page 69: Manually Set Up A Cable Or Fiber Internet Connection
Internet port. 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 279.
Page 70: Specify A Cable Or Fiber Connection Without A Login Requirement
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection Without a Login Requirement If you want to manually configure the cable or fiber connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the modem router from connecting to the Internet.
Page 71 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • If you are configuring the IPTV interface, scroll down to the Does your IPTV connection require a login? section and select the No radio button. Make sure that the Enable This Interface check box is selected.
Page 72 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Transfer Mode These settings are not disabled but do not apply to a cable or fiber connection. You can ignore these settings. DSL Mode Multiplexing Method Unless you changed the physical WAN interface settings so that the modem router...
Page 73 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Domain Name Server (DNS) Address The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their domain names. Get Automatically from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
Page 74: Specify A Cable Or Fiber Connection With A Login Requirement And Pppoe Service
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 279. Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection With a Login Requirement and PPPoE Service If you want to manually configure the cable or fiber connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in and connect to your Internet service.
Page 75 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Specify that your ISP requires you to log in: • If you are configuring the Internet interface, scroll down to the Does your Internet connection require a login? section and select the Yes radio button.
Page 76 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Transfer Mode These settings are not disabled but do not apply to a cable or fiber connection. You can ignore these settings. DSL Mode Unless you changed the physical WAN interface settings so that the modem router...
Page 77 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Connection Mode Select how the Internet connection functions: • Always On. Once the Internet connection is established, it remains active. This is the default setting. • Dial on Demand. When someone attempts to connect to the Internet, the Internet connection is established.
Page 78: Specify An Ipv6 Internet Connection
279. Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection If you want to use an IPv6 Internet connection, you must specify the settings manually. NETGEAR genie and the Setup Wizard do 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: •...
Page 79: Set Up An Ipv6 Connection Through Auto Detect
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Which connection type you must use depends on your IPv6 ISP. Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you. • If your ISP did not provide details, use the 6to4 tunnel connection type (see...
Page 80 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type. This field indicates the connection type that is detected.
Page 81: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 82 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. 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 also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
Page 83: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Your settings are saved. Set Up an IPv6 Pass-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.
Page 84 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. 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 page displays.
Page 85: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Note If you do not specify the DNS servers, the modem router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up...
Page 86 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The IPv6 page displays. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP. The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address On WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.
Page 87: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • 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 DHCPv6 client function.
Page 88 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 From the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE. The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address On WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.
Page 89: Set Up An Ipv6 Connection Through Auto Config
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 90 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config. The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address On WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.
Page 91: Manage The Mtu Size
“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.
Page 92: Change The Mtu Size
Table 3. Common MTU sizes Application 1500 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. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging.
Page 93 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 94 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 on page 95 •...
Page 95: Manage The Basic Wifi Settings And Wifi Security Of The Main Network
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 96 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select Wireless. View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings. The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Settings page. Field Description Region Selection Region From the menu, select the region in which the modem router operates.
Page 97 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description 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...
Page 98 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.
Page 99 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Wireless Network (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) 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...
Page 100 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Security Options This information applies to the 5 GHz WiFi network. Note We recommend 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: •...
Page 101: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Enterprise Wifi Security
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • 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.
Page 102 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 In the Security Options section below either the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section or the Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) section, select the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise radio button. In the Security Options (WPA/WPA2 Enterprise) section, enter the settings as described in the following table.
Page 103: Configure Wep Legacy Wifi Security
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • 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.
Page 104 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following types: • Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication.
Page 105: Use Wps To Add A Device To The Wifi Network
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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: • 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.
Page 106: Use Wps With The Pin Method
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. The page displays a description of the WPS method. Click the Next button. By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected. Either click the button onscreen or press the WPS button on the right side panel of the modem router.
Page 107: Manage The Basic Wifi Settings And Wifi Security Of The Guest Network
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. The page displays a description of the WPS method.
Page 108 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices and the 5 GHz band for 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices. 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...
Page 109 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select Guest Network. Enable the guest network and configure its WiFi settings as described in the following table. Field Description Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) Name (SSID) The SSID is the 2.4 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays, which is NETGEAR_Guest1.
Page 110 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Mode This field is of an informational nature and shows the mode that is configured in the 2.4 GHz band for the main WiFi network.You cannot change the mode in the 2.4 GHz band for the guest WiFi network.
Page 111 The SSID is the 5 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays, which is NETGEAR-5G_Guest1. To change the SSID in the 5 GHz WiFi band for the guest WiFi network, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.
Page 112 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Enable Guest Network By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To enable the guest WiFi network for the 5 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box.
Page 113: Control The Wifi Radios
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • 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.
Page 114: Set Up A Wifi Schedule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. 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:...
Page 115 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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...
Page 116 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Click the Add a new period button. 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.
Page 117: Manage The Wps Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Manage the WPS Settings 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: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 118: Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 the modem router, the modem router's associated WiFi settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and passphrase. For information about viewing this SSID and passphrase, see View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings on page 95.
Page 119: Use The Modem Router As A Wifi Access Point
(the default is Long Preamble) are reserved for WiFi testing and advanced configuration only. CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347) Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the modem Preamble Mode router unexpectedly.
Page 120 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If you want to change the modem router’s function, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new function takes effect. To set up the modem router as an AP: Use an Ethernet cable to connect the red Internet port on the back panel of the modem router to a LAN port on the other router.
Page 121 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • 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. • 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.
Page 122 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: • Set Up Parental Controls on page 123 • Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 124 •...
Page 123: Set Up Parental Controls
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Set Up Parental Controls The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home page, your browser goes to the Parental Controls website. You can learn more about parental controls or download the application.
Page 124: Allow Or Block Access To Your Network
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. Select a radio button as follows: • If you already own an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected.
Page 125 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.
Page 126: Manage Network Access Control Lists
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • If you 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 WiFi device in the table, and click the Allow button.
Page 127 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To add or remove devices that are allowed: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Page 128: Add Devices To Or Remove Them From The Blocked List
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To remove a device from allowed list, do the following: Select the check box for the device. Click the Delete button. The device is removed from the allowed list. Click the Apply button.
Page 129: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Click the View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network link. A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not connected and are blocked from accessing the network.
Page 130: Set Up Blocking
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Set Up Blocking You can set up blocking of specific keywords and domains to occur continuously or according to a schedule. To set up keyword and domain blocking: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 131: Remove A Keyword Or Domain From The Blocked List
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html. • Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov. • Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access.
Page 132: Remove All Keywords And Domains From The Blocked List
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 133: Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules For Services And Applications
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites check box. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address of the trusted device.
Page 134: Add An Outbound Firewall Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Note Service blocking means the same thing as applying outbound firewall rules. Add an Outbound Firewall Rule You can add an outbound firewall rule to prevent access to a specific service or application on the Internet.
Page 135: Add An Outbound Firewall Rule For A Custom Service Or Application
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Below the Service Table, click the Add button. From the Service Type menu, select 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...
Page 136 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. Enter modem router the 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 page displays.
Page 137: Change An Outbound Firewall Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description 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.
Page 138: Remove An Outbound Firewall Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The previous figure shows two rules in the Service Table. In the Service Table, select the radio button for the rule. Click the Edit button.
Page 139: Set Up A Schedule For Keyword Blocking And Outbound Firewall Rules
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The previous figure shows two rules in the Service Table. In the Service Table, select the radio button for the rule. Click the Delete button.
Page 140 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. Set up the schedule for blocking: • 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.
Page 141: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 142 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration window of your email program.
Page 143 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 144: Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
Optimize Performance This chapter describes how you can optimize the modem router’s performance and manage the traffic flows through the modem router. The chapter contains the following sections: • Optimize Traffic with QoS on page 145 • Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules on page 146 •...
Page 145: Optimize Traffic With Qos
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 can add custom QoS rules and manage both default and custom...
Page 146: Manage Default And Custom Qos Rules
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 147: Add A Custom Qos Rule For A Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 From the Applications menu, select Add a new application. This selection is located all the way at the bottom of the Applications menu. Specify a new QoS rule for a service or application as described in the following table.
Page 148 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To add a QoS rule for a device: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Page 149: Change A Qos Rule Or Change The Priority For A Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The following figure shows only part of the QoS Setup page. 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.
Page 150: Remove A Qos Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.
Page 151: Remove All Qos Rules
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To remove a QoS rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Page 152: Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The QoS Setup page displays. WARNING: If you click the Delete All button, all default and custom QoS rules are permanently removed. Click the Delete All button. All QoS rules are permanently removed.
Page 153: Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality Of Service
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. To find out what uplink bandwidth your Internet connection supports, click the Speedtest button. The speed test checks your uplink bandwidth and the supported uplink bandwidth displays.
Page 154: Manage Beamforming
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. 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 page displays.
Page 155: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. 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 page displays.
Page 156 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 By default, this check box is selected. You can disable or enable UPnP for automatic device configuration. 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.
Page 157 Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive on page 170 • Approve USB Devices on page 171 • Safely Remove a USB Device on page 173 Note For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare.
Page 158: Usb Device Requirements
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 USB Device Requirements The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the modem router supports, visit kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device.
Page 159: Access A Storage Device Connected To The Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Figure 8. USB port on the modem router To connect a USB device: Connect your USB storage device to one of the USB ports on the modem router. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
Page 160: Access The Storage Device From A Mac
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A window displays the files and folders on the device. Access the Storage Device From a Mac To access the storage device from a Mac: Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on the modem router.
Page 161: Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To back up your Windows computer: Connect a USB storage device to one of the USB ports on the modem router. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the modem router.
Page 162: Prepare To Back Up A Large Amount Of Data
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Your settings are saved. Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, we recommend that you follow this procedure.
Page 163 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To back up your Mac onto a USB storage device: Prepare your USB device with a compatible format and partitions. Set Up a USB Storage Device on a Mac on page 161.
Page 164: Manage Access To A Storage Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Manage Access to a Storage Device You can specify the device name, workgroups, and network folders for a storage device connected to the USB port on the modem router. To specify the storage device access settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 165 176), you can also type a URL domain name. For example, if your domain name is MyName and you use the NETGEAR DDNS server, you can type ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com to access the USB device over the Internet and download or upload files.
Page 166: Enable Ftp Access Within Your Network
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Enable FTP Access Within Your Network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) large files faster. Note For information about using FTP to access a storage device over the Internet, see...
Page 167: View Network Folders On A Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Your settings are saved. View Network Folders on a Device You can view or change the network folders on a USB storage device connected to the modem router. To view network folders: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 168: Add A Network Folder On A Storage Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Share Name. The default share name is USB_Storage. • Read Access and Write Access. The permissions and access controls on the network folder. All–no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the modem router.
Page 169 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Click the Edit button. The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router. In the Available Network Folders table, select a device. Click the Create Network Folder button. If this pop-up window does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups.
Page 170: Change A Network Folder, Including Read And Write Access, On A Usb Drive
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The pop-up window closes. The folder displays in the Folder field in the Create Network Folder pop-up window. In the Share Name field, type the name of the share. From the Read Access menu and the Write Access menu, select the settings that you want.
Page 171: Approve Usb Devices
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Click the Edit button. The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router. In the Available Network Folders table, select a device. Click the Edit button. Change the settings in the fields as needed.
Page 172 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To allow only approved USB devices to connect to the modem router and specify which USB devices are approved: Make sure that the USB device or devices that you want to approve are attached to the modem router.
Page 173: Safely Remove A Usb Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Your settings are saved. To approve another USB device that is not attached to a USB port, first remove an attached USB device from a USB port (see Safely Remove a USB Device on page 173), attach the other USB device, and repeat this procedure.
Page 174 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Click the OK button. Physically disconnect the USB device. Share a Storage Device...
Page 175: Chapter 8 Manage Dynamic Dns And Access Storage Devices Through The
Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet and a personal domain name to access a USB storage device that is attached to a USB port on the modem router when you are not home. If you know the IP address of the modem router (and the IP address did not change), you can also access the USB storage device by using the IP address.
Page 176: Set Up And Manage Dynamic Dns
With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you are not home through Dynamic DNS. To set up your FTP server, you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings (see Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account on page 177).
Page 177: Set Up A New Dynamic Dns Account
182. Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account NETGEAR offers you the opportunity to set up and register for a free Dynamic DNS account. To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 178: Specify A Dns Account That You Already Created
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.
Page 179: Access Storage Devices Through The Internet
For a No-IP or Dyn account, in the User Name field, enter the user name for your account. • For a NETGEAR account, in the Email field, enter the email address for your account. In the Password (6~32 characters) field, enter the password for your DDNS account.
Page 180: Access Storage Devices From A Remote Computer
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Access Storage Devices From a Remote Computer You can access storage devices that are attached to your modem router form a remote computer. To access devices from a remote computer: Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network.
Page 181 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Click the Edit button. The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router. Select the FTP (via internet) check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. To limit access to the admin user, do the following: In the Available Network Folders list, select a device.
Page 182: Use Ftp To Access Storage Devices Through The Internet
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The default setting is All - no password. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Click the Close Window button. The pop-up window closes. Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet...
Page 183 Use the Modem Router as a Media Server The modem router comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media server. You can set up the modem router to play music from iTunes Server and media from TiVo. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
Page 184: Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo on page 186. • Media Server Name. Specify a name for the media server. By default, the name is ReadyDLNA:D7000. (:D7000 is the default extension that you cannot change.) Click the Apply button.
Page 185: Play Music From A Storage Device With Itunes Server
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server. The Media Server (Settings) page displays. Click the Rescan media files button. The modem router rescans for content. Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a storage device that is connected to the modem router.
Page 186: Play Media From A Usb Device On Tivo
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 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.
Page 187: Set Up The Modem Router To Work With Tivo
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Video. See and play MPEG1, and MPEG2 files. • Music. See and play MP3 files. • Pictures. View images in format. .JPG You can use the TiVo (Series 2 and up) Home Media Option to play photos and music on your Windows or Mac computer in your TiVo user interface.
Page 188: Play Videos
Play Videos To play videos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. Go to the bottom of the list and select the D7000. Play Music or View Photos To play music or view photos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases.
Page 189 Use the Shared Printer on page 193 • View or Change the Status of a Printer on page 194 • Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer on page 194 • Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings on page 196...
Page 190: Install The Printer Driver And Cable The Printer
Follow the onscreen instructions to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file. Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility You must install the ReadySHARE Printer utility on each computer that will share the printer. After you install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on your computer. Share a USB Printer...
Page 191 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To install the utility: If necessary, unzip the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file. Double-click the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file that you downloaded. Follow the wizard instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center. Share a USB Printer...
Page 192 Select a language from the menu and click the OK button. Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer. If you do not see the USB printer displayed onscreen, you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work.
Page 193: Use The Shared Printer
To print your document, use the print feature in your application. The NETGEAR USB Control Center automatically connects your computer to the USB printer and prints the document. If another computer is already connected to the printer, your print job goes into a queue to wait to be printed.
Page 194: View Or Change The Status Of A Printer
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 View or Change the Status of a Printer To view or change the status: Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon The Status column shows the status for each device: • Available. No print jobs are in progress. You can use the USB printer from any computer in the network.
Page 195 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer: Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon Make sure that the printer status shows as Available. Click the Network Scanner button. The scanner page displays so that you can use the USB printer for scanning.
Page 196: Manage The Netgear Usb Control Center Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the printer connection.
Page 197: Change The Netgear Usb Control Center Language
The Control Center - Configuration page displays. From the Language menu, select a language. Click the OK button. The next time the NETGEAR USB Control Center starts, the language changes. Specify the Time-Out To specify the time-out: Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon The main page displays.
Page 198 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: • Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference on page 199 •...
Page 199: Change The Physical Wan Connection Preference
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference The modem router can autodetect the type of WAN connection. However, you can also set the WAN connection preference manually to either the DSL port or the Ethernet WAN port.
Page 200 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If you are subscribed to IPTV service, the modem router might require VLAN tags to distinguish between the Internet traffic and the IPTV traffic. For information about enabling and configuring the virtual IPTV interface, see one of the following sections: •...
Page 201 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To specify a priority for the VLAN, in the Priority (0 ~ 7) field, enter a value from 0 to 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved for the virtual Internet interface.
Page 202: Enable Bridge Mode For Iptv Devices
Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays. When you set up your Internet connection (either through NETGEAR genie, through the Setup Wizard, or manually), the country, ISP, transfer mode, and DSL mode were already specified. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings...
Page 203: Manage The Wan Security Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 From the menu above the Enable This Interface check box, select IPTV. Make sure that the Enable This Interface check box is selected for the virtual IPTV interface. If you already enabled and configured the virtual IPTV interface, the check box is selected.
Page 204: Set Up A Default Dmz Server
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. 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 page displays.
Page 205: Manage Nat Filtering
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays.
Page 206: Manage The Sip Application-Level Gateway
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 VoIP and video traffic might not work well when the SIP ALG is enabled.
Page 207: Manage The Modem Router's Lan Ip Address Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The WAN Setup page displays. Clear the Disable IGMP Proxying check box. By default, the Disable IGMP Proxying check box is selected and IGMP proxying is disabled. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Page 208: Manage The Router Information Protocol Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. In the IP Address field, enter the LAN IP address for the modem router. In the IP Subnet Mask, enter the LAN subnet mask for the modem router.
Page 209: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The LAN Setup page displays. From the RIP Direction menu, select an RIP direction: • Both. The modem router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives. This is the default setting.
Page 210: Change A Reserved Ip Address
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Either select a device from the Address Reservation Table by selecting the corresponding radio button or specify the reserved IP address information: • In the IP Address field, enter the IP address to assign to the computer or device.
Page 211: Remove A Reserved Ip Address Entry
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry You can remove a reserved IP address entry. To remove a reserved IP address entry: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 212 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. 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 page displays.
Page 213: Disable The Built-In Dhcp Server
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 214: Set Up And Manage Custom Static Routes
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays.
Page 215 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To set up a static route: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Page 216: Change A Static Route
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the gateway. 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.
Page 217: Remove A Static Route
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Remove a Static Route You can remove an existing static route that you no longer need. To remove a static route: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 218 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 on page 219 •...
Page 219: Update The Firmware Of The Modem Router
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.
Page 220: Manually Upload New Firmware And Update The Modem Router
To download new firmware manually and update your modem router: Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com, locate the support page for your product, and download the new firmware. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the modem router after updating.
Page 221: Manage The Configuration File Of The Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Click the Upload button. 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.
Page 222: Restore The Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The Backup Settings page displays. Click the Back Up button. Choose a location to store the file on your computer. The name of the backup file is NETGEAR_D7000.cfg Follow the directions of your browser to save the file.
Page 223: Recover The Admin Password
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Recover the admin Password We recommend 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.
Page 224: Use The Reset Button
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 the DHCP server is enabled. For...
Page 225: Erase The Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, if you are connected to the modem router’s web page, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page.
Page 226: Disable Led Blinking Or Turn Off Leds
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs The LEDs on the top panel of the modem router indicate activities and behavior. You can disable LED blinking for network communications, or turn off all LEDs except the Power LED.
Page 227 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To view information about the modem router and the Internet, modem, and WiFi settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 228 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • A green flag indicates that the cable connection or Internet connection is fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. • A red X indicates that configuration problems exist for the cable connection or Internet connection or the connection is down.
Page 229 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description 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: •...
Page 230 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Wireless AP Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network is enabled. Broadcast Name Displays whether the 2.4 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 2.4 GHz band of the main network:...
Page 231: View The Traffic Statistics
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description 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 107.
Page 232 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home. The ADVANCED Home page displays. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button. The Show Statistics pop-up window opens. The following table describes the fields and columns of the Show Statistics pop-up window.
Page 233: Change The Traffic Statistics Polling Frequency
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field or Column Description Noise Margin The downstream and upstream signal-to-noise ratio margin (SNRM) in dB. The SNRM expresses the signal quality in relation to interference. Poll Interval The interval at which the statistics are updated on this page.
Page 234 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To view the status of the TCP/IP Internet connection or renew or release the TCP/IP Internet connection: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 235: View, Establish, Or Terminate The Pppoe Or Pppoa Internet Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 View, Establish, or Terminate the 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 or PPPoA connection.
Page 236: View Devices Currently On The Network
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the Disconnect button. Click the Close Window button. The pop-up window closes. View Devices Currently on the Network You can view the active wired and WiFi devices in both the network to which the modem router is connected and the modem router network.
Page 237: Manage The Activity Log And Syslog
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 manage which activities are logged.
Page 238: Specify Which Activities Are Logged
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • 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.
Page 239: Specify A Syslog Server
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 240 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To start or restart the traffic meter without configuring traffic volume restrictions: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.
Page 241: View The Internet Traffic Volume And Statistics
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics If you enabled the traffic meter (see Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions on page 239), you can view the Internet traffic volume and statistics.
Page 242: Restrict Internet Traffic By Volume
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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. To record and restrict the Internet traffic by volume: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 243: Restrict Internet Traffic By Connection Time
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 244 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 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.
Page 245: Unblock The Traffic Meter After The Traffic Limit Is Reached
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • 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 and the modem router restarts.
Page 246 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 different type of remote access, that is, remote access using Dynamic DNS, see Access Storage Devices Through the Internet on page 179. 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.
Page 247: Use The Modem Router As A Dsl Modem Only
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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: • 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.
Page 248 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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...
Page 249: Chapter 13 Use Vpn To Access Your Network
Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your modem router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access. The chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up a VPN Connection on page 250 •...
Page 250: Set Up A Vpn Connection
To use a DDNS service, register for an account with a host name (sometimes called a domain name). You use the host name to access your network. The modem router supports these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 176.
Page 251: Install Openvpn Software On A Windows Computer
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Note For information about configuring the type of access, see Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home on page 256. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. VPN is enabled in the modem router, but you must install and set up OpenVPN software...
Page 252 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To install the OpenVPN client utility on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. Click the Next button. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. Leave the check boxes selected as shown in the previous figure, and click the Next button.
Page 253: Install Openvpn Software On A Mac Computer
In the local area connection list, find the local area connection with the device name TAP-Windows Adapter. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail.
Page 254: Use A Vpn Tunnel On A Windows Computer
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. 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 page displays.
Page 255 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To open a VPN tunnel: Launch the OpenVPN application with administrator privileges. The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar. You can create a shortcut to the VPN program, then use the shortcut to access the settings and select the run as administrator check box.
Page 256: Use Vpn To Access The Modem Router's Usb Device And Media From A Windows Computer
If the icons do not display, click the Refresh button to update the page. If the local LAN and the remote LAN are using the same IP scheme, the remote ReadyDLNA: D7000 icon does not display in the Media Devices section and the D7000 (Gateway) icon does not display in the Network Infrastructure section.
Page 257: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.
Page 258: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. 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 page displays.
Page 259: Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding And Port Triggering
Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering You can use 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: •...
Page 260: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server For Services And Applications
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 261: Add A Port Forwarding Rule With A Custom Service Or Application
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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...
Page 262 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Click the Add Custom Service button. 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.
Page 263: Change A Port Forwarding Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Change a Port Forwarding Rule You can change an existing port forwarding rule. To change a port forwarding rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 264: Remove A Port Forwarding Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Remove a Port Forwarding Rule You can remove a port forwarding rule that you no longer need. To remove a port forwarding rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 265: How The Modem Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To make a local web server public: 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.
Page 266: Add A Port Triggering Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 modem router temporarily opens the incoming port or ports 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.
Page 267 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select the Port Triggering radio button. Click the Add Service button. Specify a new port triggering rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table. Field Description Service Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application.
Page 268: Change A Port Triggering Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Service Type Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the inbound connection. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. Starting Port Enter the start port number for the inbound connection.
Page 269: Remove A Port Triggering Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select the Port Triggering radio button. The previous figure shows two port triggering rules. In the Port Triggering Portmap Table, select the radio button next to the service or application name. Click the Edit Service button.
Page 270: Specify The Time-Out For Port Triggering
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The previous figure shows two port triggering rules. In the Port Triggering Portmap Table, select the radio button next to the service or application name.
Page 271: Disable Port Triggering
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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.
Page 272 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Your computer connects to an IRC server at destination port 6667. The IRC server not only responds to your originating source port but also sends an “identify” message to your computer on port 113.
Page 273: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 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 support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
Page 274: Perform Diagnostics
Select ADVANCED > Administration > Diagnostics. The Diagnostics page 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.
Page 275: Display The Routing Table
To return to the Diagnostics page, click the Back button. Reboot the Modem Router From Its Web Pages If the modem router seems to be unstable or is not operating normally, you or NETGEAR technical support can reboot the modem router from its web pages, either locally or remotely.
Page 276: Quick Tips For Troubleshooting
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 page displays. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Diagnostics.
Page 277: Troubleshoot With The Leds
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 17).
Page 278: Power Led Is Off
• Make sure that you are using the 12 VDC 3.5A 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 netgear.com/support.
Page 279: You Cannot Log In To The Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 and use the modem router web pages, check the following: •...
Page 280: Dsl Led Is Off Or Internet Led Is Off
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If the DSL LED does not turn solid white, 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.
Page 281 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To check the Internet IP address: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Page 282: Verify The Pppoe Or Pppoa Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Verify the PPPoE or PPPoA Connection If you use a PPPoE or PPPoA connection to your ISP, make sure that the connection works. To verify that your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is working: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 283: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To reconnect if your PPPoE or PPPoA connection does not function: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.
Page 284: Changes Are Not Saved
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 Is Reached on page 245).
Page 285: Troubleshoot Your Network Using The Ping Utility
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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: •...
Page 286: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Check that the appropriate 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.
Page 287 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 49 • Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection on page 60 • Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection...
Page 288: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 289 • Technical Specifications on page 291...
Page 289: Factory Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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...
Page 290 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Feature Default Setting Time adjusted for daylight saving time Enabled Main WiFi network WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See product label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) WiFi passphrase See product label • North America: United States Country/region •...
Page 291: Technical Specifications
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Feature Default Setting General WiFi settings Radio transmission power 100%, nonconfigurable 20/40 MHz coexistence Enabled Fragmentation length 2346 CTS/RTS threshold 2347 Preamble mode Long Preamble WPS capability Enabled Modem router’s PIN Enabled; see the modem router web pages (select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup >...
Page 292 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Feature Description • EN 55022:2010/AC:2011, Class B Electromagnetic emissions • CISPR 22:2008, Class B • AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009/Amdt 1:2010, Class B Four RJ-45 ports supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T One RJ-45 port supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T...
Page 293 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Feature Description • 2.4 GHz band Operating frequency range • US: 2.412–2.462 GHz • Europe: 2.412–2.472 GHz • Australia: 2.412–2.472 GHz • Japan: 2.412–2.472 GHz • 5 GHz band • US: 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz •...

NETGEAR D7000 User Manual

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router

Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

Position Your Modem Router

Connect to the Modem Router

Set up Your Modem Router for DSL Service

Set up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service

Change the Language

Change the Admin Password

Set up Password Recovery

Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware

Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR Genie App

Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually

Use the Internet Setup Wizard after Initial Setup

Manually Set up an ADSL Internet Connection

Manually Set up a VDSL Internet Connection

Manually Set up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection

Specify an Ipv6 Internet Connection

Manage the MTU Size

Chapter 4 Manage the Wifi Network Settings

Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network

Control the Wifi Radios

Set up a Wifi Schedule

Manage the WPS Settings

Manage Advanced Wifi Settings

Use the Modem Router as a Wifi Access Point

Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet

Set up Parental Controls

Allow or Block Access to Your Network

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications

Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules

Set up Security Event Email Notifications

Chapter 6 Optimize Performance

Chapter 7 Share a Storage Device

Chapter 8 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the

Chapter 9 Use the Modem Router as a Media Server

Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings

Rescan the Media Files for Content

Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server

Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo

Chapter 10 Share a USB Printer

Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer

Download the Readyshare Printer Utility

Install the Readyshare Printer Utility

Use the Shared Printer

View or Change the Status of a Printer

Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer

Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings

Chapter 11 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

Chapter 12 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic

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 Factory Default Settings

Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds

View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router

View Devices Currently on the Network

Manage the Activity Log and Syslog

Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic

Manage the Modem Router Remotely

Use the Modem Router as a DSL Modem Only

Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network

Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

Chapter 15 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Appendix A Supplemental Information

Quick Links

User Manual

Troubleshooting

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