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NETGEAR R7300DST Quick Start Manual

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Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to
register your product at https://my.netgear.com.
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR
recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.
For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.
You can get the user manual online at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com
product's user interface.
For additional support, visit
www.geeksquad.com
to chat online or call 1-800-GeekSquad. The
DST router and DST adapter come with setup and support via phone and web from Geek Squad for
one year from the date of purchase.
Your Geek Squad support coupon code is GS1337EXB.
Trademarks
© NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. GEEK
SQUAD, the GEEK SQUAD logo, Dead Spot Terminator and the DST logo are trademarks of Best
Buy and its affiliated companies. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes
only.
Compliance
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit
http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
July 2015
Nighthawk DST
AC1900 DST Router and DST Adapter
Model R7300DST
or through a link in the

Package Contents

The package contains the following items.
R7300 DST router
DST6501
DST adapter
Antennas (3)
In some regions, a resource CD is included in the package.

Geek Squad Support

The DST router and DST adapter come with setup and support via
phone and web from Geek Squad for one year from the date of
purchase. If needed, agents are available 24/7/365 to help you do the
following:
• Set up your network.
• Connect your wireless devices such as computers, tablets, gaming
consoles, and mobile phones.
• Customize your DST router and DST adapter settings.
• Make sure that your network is secure.
Your Geek Squad support coupon code is GS1337EXB.

For First-Time Setup

Steps 1–8 on the next page walk you through getting your DST router
and DST adapter powered on and connected to the Internet. If you'd
like help setting up or securing your DST router and DST adapter,
contact a Geek Squad agent via online chat or phone.
Visit www.geeksquad.com, click the CHAT WITH AN AGENT link, and
sign in to chat, or call 1-800-GeekSquad. Be sure to reference your
coupon code, which is GS1337EXB, when you are on the phone or
chatting with an agent.
Ethernet
cables (2)
Power cord
(varies by region)

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  • Page 1: Package Contents

    Geek Squad Support Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. GEEK The DST router and DST adapter come with setup and support via SQUAD, the GEEK SQUAD logo, Dead Spot Terminator and the DST logo are trademarks of Best Buy and its affiliated companies.
  • Page 2 Cable or Ethernet cable key on your DST adapter. 3. Connect your modem to Internet If you do not see NETGEAR genie, the DST router. enter www.routerlogin.net in the Plug in your modem and address field of the web browser. When DST router put batteries back in.

  • Page 3: Front Panel

    DST Router Hardware Features Front Panel The LEDs, buttons, and USB port are shown in the following figure. For more information about the LEDs, see DST Router LEDs on page Geek Squad LEDs USB 3.0 port and DST Setup and Adapter Support Sync...
  • Page 4 DST Router LEDs The LEDs on the top of the DST router light to indicate DST router activity: Description Power LED • Solid white. The DST router is ready. • Solid amber. The DST router is starting. • Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed.
  • Page 5 Description Ethernet ports The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit 1–4 LED Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. • Solid. A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port. • Blinking. The port is sending or receiving traffic. • Off.
  • Page 6 DST Adapter Hardware Features The LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port are shown in the following figure. For more information about the LEDs, see DST Adapter LEDs on page 5. WiFi LED DST LED Power On/Off switch Power LED Ethernet LED WPS and DST Router Sync button Factory Reset button...
  • Page 7 DST Adapter LEDs The LEDs on the DST adapter light to indicate DST adapter activity: Description Solid blue. The DST adapter is securely paired with a WiFi WiFi LED device. Blinking blue. The DST adapter is pairing with a WiFi device. Off.
  • Page 8 DST router. b. Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts. c. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. NETGEAR recommends that you position the center antenna vertically and that you position the others outward at 45-degree angles as shown.
  • Page 9 3. Connect your modem. Internet Cable or DST router Modem Ethernet cable a. Plug in, then turn on your modem. b. If you removed the batteries, replace them. c. With an Ethernet cable, connect your modem to the yellow WAN (Internet) port on your DST router. 4.
  • Page 10 5. In the room where you want to improve WiFi coverage or add Ethernet, plug your DST adapter into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light solid green. Note: Do not plug the DST adapter into a surge protector. 6.
  • Page 11 • To connect using a WiFi connection, use the WiFi network name and password on the DST router’s product label. 10. Log in to the DST router. The first time that you log in to your DST router, NETGEAR genie displays. If NETGEAR genie does not display, try the following: • Close and reopen the browser.
  • Page 12 • If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the DST router. If you still do not see NETGEAR genie, do the following: a. Launch a web browser. b. Enter www.routerlogin.net in the address field of the browser.
  • Page 13 The DST adapter’s WiFi network name is based on the DST router’s WiFi network name with _EXT added at the end of the name. If more than one DST adapter is connected to the DST router, for every additional DST adapter after the first, a number is added before _EXT.
  • Page 14 DST router automatically uses WiFi security, you don’t need to set it up. The WiFi settings are on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the product label if you forget them. The DST router’s web interface lets you change these settings.
  • Page 15 Connect Devices to the DST Adapter You can connect devices to the DST adapter using a wired Ethernet connection, a WPS connection, or a WiFi connection. Connect to the DST Adapter Using Ethernet ¾ To connect devices to the DST adapter using an Ethernet connection: Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on your device to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter.
  • Page 16 Connect to the DST Adapter Using WiFi Before you can connect to the DST adapter’s WiFi network, you must update the DST adapter’s WiFi settings. For more information, Install Your DST Router and DST Adapter on page 6. ¾ To connect devices to the DST adapter using WiFi: 1.
  • Page 17 Change the DST Adapter WiFi Settings You can log in to the DST adapter using a web browser and change set its WiFi settings. ¾ To change the DST adapter’s WiFi settings: 1. With an Ethernet cable, temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter.
  • Page 18 Join the DST Router WiFi Network To join the DST router WiFi network, you can either use the DST router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) function or use the DST router’s or DST adapter’s WiFi network and password. For help with the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help that came with that computer or device.
  • Page 19 View or Change the DST Router or DST Adapter Settings After you use the genie to set up the DST router, you can log in to the DST router to view or change its settings and the settings of any DST adapter connected to the network. Log In to the DST Router ¾...
  • Page 20 5. Type your old password and type the new password twice. 6. To be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery. 7. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 8. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 21 3. Click the Cancel button. If password recovery is enabled, you are prompted to enter the serial number of the DST router. 4. Enter the serial number of the DST router. The serial number is on the product label. 5. Click the Continue button. A page displays requesting the answers to your security questions.
  • Page 22 1. Connect your USB storage device to a USB port on the DST router. NETGEAR recommends that you use the blue USB 3.0 port on the DST router to get the best USB device access speed. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, you must connect its power supply.
  • Page 23 1. Connect your USB storage device to a USB port on the DST router. NETGEAR recommends that you use the blue USB 3.0 port on the DST router to get the best USB device access speed. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, you must connect its power supply.

  • Page 24: Netgear Genie App

    NETGEAR genie App The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and more: • Access your DST router and change its settings or diagnose and...
  • Page 25 DST Adapter Troubleshooting Tips Power LED is off. Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet, and that the DST adapter is not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. DST LED is off. • If you already set network security, make sure that all DST adapters are using the same encryption key;...
  • Page 27 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 28 Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 30cm between the radiator &...
  • Page 29 with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

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