NETGEAR R6300v2 User Manual
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- Page 1 R6300v2 S m a r t WiFi Router U s e r M a n u a l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com.
- Page 3 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit...
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Page 4: Hardware Setup
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 5: Unpack Your Router
• Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. Position Your Router The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. -
Page 6: Hardware Features
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, the base of a cordless phone, or 2.4 GHz cordless phone. -
Page 7: Back Panel
• Solid amber. The router is starting up. • Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Solid green. The router is ready. • Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. See www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Power is not supplied to the router. Internet •... -
Page 8: Getting Started With Netgear Genie
C o n n e c t i n g t o t h e r o u t e r This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter. -
Page 9: Router Setup Preparation
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information, and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the settings described here. -
Page 10: Netgear Genie Setup
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. -
Page 11: Use Netgear Genie After Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router. -
Page 12: Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts. • Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie... -
Page 13: Add Wireless Devices Or Computers To Your Network
Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your router. Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie... -
Page 14: Netgear Genie App And Mobile Genie App
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. See the NETGEAR genie App User Manual for details about these products. Retrieve wireless password About genie... - Page 15 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Advanced Settings...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information. This chapter contains the following sections: •... -
Page 17: Quick Tips
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Sequence to Restart Your Network Be sure to restart your network in this sequence: Turn off and unplug the modem. Turn off the router and computers. Plug in the modem and turn it on. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting With The Leds
Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to your router and that the power adapter is securely connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the 12V DC, 5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. •... -
Page 19: Leds Never Turn Off
113. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off If either the Ethernet port LEDs or the Internet LED does not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: •... -
Page 20: Cannot Log In To The Router
Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as an additional router behind an existing router in your network, consider replacing the existing router. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. - Page 21 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP. If your router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, you might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by restarting your network, as described in Sequence to Restart Your Network on page 106.
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Page 22: Troubleshoot Pppoe
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Troubleshoot PPPoE If you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: Log in to the router. Select Administration > Router Status. Click Connection Status. If all of the steps indicate OK, then your PPPoE connection is up and working. -
Page 23: Changes Not Saved
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Changes Not Saved If the router does not save the changes you make in the router interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another screen or tab, or your changes are lost. -
Page 24: Restore The Factory Settings And Password
If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. -
Page 25: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the link LEDs are on for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router. •... -
Page 26: Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit. Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least 7 seconds. - Page 27 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 4. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default behavior Local network DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 (LAN) continued DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254 Disabled Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR, GMT+1 for GR, GMT-8 for NA Time zone adjusted for daylight Disabled...
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Page 28: Technical Specifications
R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Technical Specifications Table 5. R6300 Router specifications Feature Description TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, Data and routing protocols and SMB Power adapter • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input •... - Page 29 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Table 5. R6300 Router specifications (Continued) Feature Description 2.4 GHz Operating frequency range 2.412–2.462 GHz (US) 2.412–2.472 GHz (Japan) 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 5 GHz 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz (US) 5.18–5.24 GHz (Europe ETSI) 802.11 security WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2 Supplemental Information...
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Page 30: Notification Of Compliance
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328 (2.4Ghz), EN301 489-17, EN301 893 (5Ghz), EN60950-1 For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/ EDOC in Languages of the European Community... - Page 31 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los Español [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ...
- Page 32 FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
- Page 33 GPL License Agreement GPL may be included in this product; to view the GPL license agreement go to ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf. For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649 . Notification of Compliance...
- Page 34 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance (in feet and meters)
- Page 35 R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit...