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Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router
Model RS700
September 2023
202-12655-01
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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  • Page 1 User Manual Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NETGEAR, Inc. September 2023 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12655-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
  • Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.
  • Page 3 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Revision History Publication Part Publish Date Comments Number 202-12655-01 September 2023 First publication.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction What is WiFi 7?..................12 Additional documentation..............13 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Unpack your router................15 Front panel LEDs and buttons............16 Rear panel....................19 Router label..................21 Position your router................21 Cable your router................23 Chapter 3 Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router Connect to the router network............26 Connect to the router WiFi network..........26 Connect to the router using a wired connection.......26...
  • Page 5 Manage the MTU size.................57 MTU concepts.................57 Change the MTU size..............58 Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet NETGEAR Armor.................61 Activate Armor using the Nighthawk app........61 Network access control list..............61 Enable the network access control list, set the access rule, and allow or block connected devices..........62...
  • Page 6 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Use the WPS Wizard with a PIN............91 Chapter 7 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the WAN settings..............94 Change the WAN security settings..........94 Set up a default DMZ server............95 Manage IGMP proxying..............96 Manage NAT filtering..............97 Manage the SIP application-level gateway.........97 Change the LAN IP address settings or RIP settings......98...
  • Page 7 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Use HTTPS to access the router............129 Change the router’s device name..........130 Manage the router configuration file..........131 Back up the settings..............131 Restore the settings..............132 Erase the settings.................133 Monitor the router and network.............134 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings..................134 View devices currently on the network........135 View and manage logs of router activity........136...
  • Page 8 Set up and manage Dynamic DNS..........167 Set up a new Dynamic DNS account.........167 Use a Dynamic DNS account that you already have....168 Manage your existing NETGEAR or No-IP Dynamic DNS account..................169 Your personal FTP server..............170 Set up your personal FTP server: Overview of steps....170 Set up FTP access through the Internet........170...
  • Page 9 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Disable port triggering...............197 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.198 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Quick tips...................201 Sequence to restart your network..........201 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...201 Check the WiFi settings..............202 Check the network settings............202 Reboot the router from its router web interface......202 Troubleshoot with the LEDs............203...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    NOTE: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at netgear.com/support/download/. 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 manual, you might need to update the firmware.
  • Page 11 NOTE: In this manual, WiFi network means the same thing as SSID (service set identifier or WiFi network name) or VAP (virtual access point). That is, when we refer to a WiFi network we mean an individual SSID or VAP.

  • Page 12: What Is Wifi 7

    • 2.4 times faster speed than WiFi 6 • Double the maximum bandwidth for your devices • 2 times lower latency than WiFi6 • A more reliable connection For more information, visit the NETGEAR WiFi 7 page at netgear.com/home/discover/wifi7. Introduction User Manual...

  • Page 13: Additional Documentation

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Additional documentation The following documents are available at netgear.com/support/download/: • Installation guide • Data sheet For information about the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal and Insight app, visit netgear.com/business/services/insight/subscription and see the NETGEAR knowledge base at netgear.com/support/product/insight.aspx. Introduction User Manual...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    • Unpack your router • Front panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel • Router label • Position your router • Cable your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support.

  • Page 15: Unpack Your Router

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Unpack your router Your package contains the router, an Ethernet cable, and the power adapter (the type varies by region). Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup User Manual...

  • Page 16: Front Panel Leds And Buttons

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Front panel LEDs and buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the front panel of the router. Figure 2. Top view Table 1. LED descriptions LED and Button Description Power LED Solid white: The router is ready.
  • Page 17 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description LAN 10G LED The LED color indicates the speed of the 10G LAN port: white for a 10 Gbps Ethernet connection and amber for an Ethernet connection lower than 10 Gbps. Solid white: The router detected a 10 Gbps link with a powered-on device.
  • Page 18 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description Sync/WPS LED Pressing the Sync/WPS button lets your WPS-enabled device join your router’s WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. Solid white: The Sync/WPS LED is always solid white. This is normal behavior. Blinking white: The WPS process is active so that you can connect a WPS-enabled device to your router’s WiFi network.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Rear panel The following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons. Figure 3. Rear panel The rear panel contains the following components: • A. Reset button: Pressing the Reset button resets the router. If the Reset button is pressed for at least five seconds and the Power LED blinks amber, the router returns to its factory settings.
  • Page 20 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • C. 10G LAN port: An RJ-45 LAN port that supports speeds up to 10 Gbps. Use a Category 6 (Cat6) Ethernet cable or higher rated Ethernet cable to connect the router to a high-speed LAN server, LAN storage device, or another LAN device. •...

  • Page 21: Router Label

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi Network Name (SSID), network key (password), serial number, and MAC address. Figure 4. Router label Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network.
  • Page 22 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the of number walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices. • To avoid wireless signal interference, place the router away from electrical devices such as these: Ceiling fans Home security systems...

  • Page 23: Cable Your Router

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Cable your router Connect your router to a modem and power on your router. Figure 5. Cable your router To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem, remove and reinsert the backup battery if it uses one, and then plug the modem back in.
  • Page 24 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 After you connect your router to a modem and power it on, finish your router’s installation process using the Nighthawk app or router web interface. For more information, see Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router on page 25. Hardware Setup User Manual...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Connect To The Router Network And Access The Router

    Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter explains the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in. The chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 26: Connect To The Router Network

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Connect to the router network You can connect to the router network using a wired or WiFi connection. NOTE: If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

  • Page 27: Types Of Logins

    WiFi access. This information is on the router label. The WiFi password is also known as the network key or passphrase. • NETGEAR account login: The free NETGEAR account that you need to register your router, manage your router remotely, and manage your subscriptions. If you do not have a NETGEAR account, you can create one.

  • Page 28: Automatic Internet Setup

    Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.
  • Page 29 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before: • The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays.

  • Page 30: Log In To The Router After You Set Up The Router

    2. If the router still does not detect the Internet settings, contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. 3. If problems persist, register your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Log in to the router after you set up the router When you set up your router while the router is in factory default state, the browser automatically starts the NETGEAR installation assistant.

  • Page 31: Install And Manage Your Router With The Nighthawk App

    WiFi network, and helps you to register your router with NETGEAR. You can also manage your router remotely and use the Armor and Smart Parental Controls services.
  • Page 32 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: To download the app, you need to use your cellular data or connect your mobile device to your previous router’s WiFi network. 2. Wait for the Nighthawk app to download on your mobile device. 3.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Specify Your Internet Settings

    Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the NETGEAR installation assistant to detect the Internet connection. After you set up your router, you can use the Setup Wizard to redetect the Internet settings, or you can manually specify your Internet settings.

  • Page 34: Use The Setup Wizard

    2. If the router still does not detect the Internet settings, contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. 3. If problems persist, register your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Specify Your Internet Settings...

  • Page 35: Manually Set Up The Internet Connection

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Manually set up the Internet connection You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings. Set an Internet connection without a login You can manually specify the connection settings for an Internet service for which you do not need to log in.
  • Page 36 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, do the following: a. In the Account Name section, click the Edit button. b. Enter the account name. By default, the account name is the model number of the router. c.

  • Page 37: Set A Pppoe Internet Connection

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 206. Set a PPPoE Internet connection You can manually set the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you must log in.
  • Page 38 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPPoE as the encapsulation method. This is the default selection in the menu. 8. In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address.

  • Page 39: Set A Pptp Or L2Tp Internet Connection

    Your settings are saved. 17. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 206. Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet connection You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service for which you must log in.
  • Page 40 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The page adjusts. 7. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPTP or L2TP as the encapsulation method. The page adjusts again. 8. In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address.

  • Page 41: About High-Speed Internet Connections And Internet Port Aggregation

    Your settings are saved. 16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 206. About high-speed Internet connections and Internet port aggregation Use the router’s yellow Internet port, which supports speeds up to 10 Gbps, to connect...
  • Page 42 • A modem that support both an Internet speed that’s over 1 Gbps and two Ethernet ports that support static Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), for example, the NETGEAR Nighthawk Multi-Gig Cable Modem, model CM1200. To set up Internet port aggregation: 1.

  • Page 43: Set An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Set an IPv6 Internet connection The router supports many different types of IPv6 Internet connections for which you can specify the settings manually. Types of IPv6 Internet connections The router can support an IPv6 Internet connection through the following connection types: •...

  • Page 44: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by colons. You can reduce any four-digit group of zeros within an IPv6 address to a single zero or omit it.
  • Page 45 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 After you click the Apply button, the router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type: This field indicates the connection type that is detected. • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.

  • Page 46: Set A 6To4 Tunnel Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Set a 6to4 tunnel IPv6 Internet connection The remote relay router is the router to which your router creates a 6to4 tunnel. Make sure that the IPv4 Internet connection is working before you apply the 6to4 tunnel settings for the IPv6 connection.

  • Page 47: Set A Pass-Through Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Use These DNS Servers: If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also. 8.

  • Page 48: Set A Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Pass Through. The page adjusts, but no additional fields display. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set a fixed IPv6 Internet connection To set a fixed IPv6 Internet connection: 1.

  • Page 49: Set A Dhcp Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually set up the Internet connection on page 35.) 7.
  • Page 50 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP. The page adjusts. After you click the Apply button, the router automatically detects the information in the following fields: •...

  • Page 51: Set A Pppoe Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Auto Config: This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN). 10. (Optional) Select the Enable RIPng check box. This selection enables RIP Next Generation (RIPng) on IPv6 Internet connections.
  • Page 52 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 After you click the Apply button, the 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 router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.

  • Page 53: Use Auto Config For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN). 9. (Optional) Select the Enable RIPng check box. This selection enables RIP Next Generation (RIPng) on IPv6 Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports IPv6.
  • Page 54 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 After you click the Apply button, the 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 router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.

  • Page 55: Set A 6Rd Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 This selection enables RIP Next Generation (RIPng) on IPv6 Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports IPv6. 11. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
  • Page 56 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.

  • Page 57: 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. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...

  • Page 58: Change The Mtu Size

    Table 2. 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 routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging.
  • Page 59 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 616 to 1500. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings User Manual...

  • Page 60: Chapter 5 Control Access To The Internet

    The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR Armor • Activate Armor using the Nighthawk app • Network access control list •...

  • Page 61: Netgear Armor

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NETGEAR Armor Your router supports NETGEAR Armor. After you start your subscription, NETGEAR Armor protects your home network from potential cyber threats and provides complete data protection, advanced threat defense, webcam protection, multilayer ransomware protection, anti-phishing, safe files, secure browsing, rescue mode, anti-fraud, and anti-theft.

  • Page 62: Enable The Network Access Control List, Set The Access Rule, And Allow Or Block Connected Devices

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The router detects and stores the MAC addresses of devices that connect to the network, so it lists the MAC addresses both of devices that are currently connected and any that were previously connected. If you set up a network ACL that allows all new devices to connect, the following applies: •...
  • Page 63 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 64: Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not On The Network

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. To change access for devices that are connected or were connected to the network, do the following: • Currently connected devices: In the table that contains the ACL, the Status column shows either Allowed or Blocked for a device.
  • Page 65 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays.

  • Page 66: Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not On The Network

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 9. To change the device name for a device on the list of allowed devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Edit button. The Edit Device Name page displays. c.
  • Page 67 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The Access Control page displays. 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. In the following steps, we refer to the list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network as the list of blocked devices.

  • Page 68: Block Internet Sites And Services

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 d. On the Edit Device Name page, click the Apply button. The device name is changed on the list of blocked devices. 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Block Internet sites and services You can prevent access to specific Internet sites by defining keywords and domains (websites) that must be blocked.

  • Page 69: Delete Keywords From The Blocked List

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Select when to block keywords: • Per Schedule: Turn on keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 72.

  • Page 70: Prevent Blocking On A Trusted Computer

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Do one of the following: • To delete a single word, select it and click the Delete Keyword button. The keyword is removed from the list. • To delete all keywords on the list, click the Clear List button. All keywords are removed from the list.

  • Page 71: Block Services From The Internet

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Block services from the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule. NOTE: Service blocking works only for services and applications that are using Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for communication.

  • Page 72: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 b. Enter the starting port and ending port numbers. If the service uses a single port number, enter that number in both fields. To find out which port numbers the service or application uses, you can contact the publisher of the application, ask user groups or newsgroups, or search on the Internet.

  • Page 73: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Specify when the schedule is active: • Days to Block: Select the check box for each day that you want to enable blocking, or select the Every Day check box, which automatically selects the check boxes for all days.
  • Page 74 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. (Optional) In the Secondary E-mail Address field, type a second email address to which logs and alerts must be sent. 8. In the Sender field, type the name that you want to show in the email as the sender. 9.

  • Page 75: Chapter 6 Manage Wifi Settings

    Manage WiFi Settings You can customize the router’s WiFi settings. The chapter includes the following sections: • Change your country or region • Disable or reenable Smart Connect • Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network • Enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio •...

  • Page 76: Change Your Country Or Region

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Change your country or region In some countries, the router is sold with a preconfigured country or region setting and you might not be able to change it. To view or change your country or region: 1.

  • Page 77: Hide Or Broadcast The Ssid For A Wifi Network

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 You might want to disable Smart Connect if you prefer to manually connect your devices to a specific WiFi band (for example, to connect WiFi 6E or WiFi 7 devices to the 6 GHz band).
  • Page 78 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 security, you can turn off the SSID broadcast and hide the SSID so that users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network. To hide or broadcast the network name for a WiFi network: 1.

  • Page 79: Change The Name For A Wifi Network

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 To enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays.

  • Page 80: Change The Wifi Password Or The Wifi Security

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
  • Page 81 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The Wireless Setup page displays. 5. To change the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz WiFi password, enter a new password in the Password (Network Key) field. The password is a phrase of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or of exactly 64 hexadecimal characters.

  • Page 82: Change The 2.4 Ghz, 5 Ghz, Or 6 Ghz Wifi Channel

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: Whether or not Smart Connect is enabled, the WiFi security for the 6 GHz WiFi network is set at WPA3-Personal. This security option enables WiFi devices that support WPA3 to join the 6 GHz WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security standard, uses SAE encryption, and is required to join the 6 GHz WiFi network.

  • Page 83: Change The Wifi Mode

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The Wireless Setup page displays. 5. To change the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz WiFi channel, select a channel number from the Channel menu in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz) section, Wireless Network (5 GHz) section, or Wireless Network (6 GHz) section.

  • Page 84: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu. • 0.7 Gbps: Allows WiFi devices to join the 2.4 GHz radio of the network and function at up to 700 Mbps (0.7 Gbps), depending on the WiFi standard that they support.
  • Page 85 • Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID): The SSID is the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz guest WiFi network name. The default name for all three networks is NETGEAR-Guest. Manage WiFi Settings User Manual...
  • Page 86 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 To change the SSID, type a name of maximum 32 characters in the field. The SSID is case-sensitive. 6. Select a WiFi security option for the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios for the guest WiFi network: •...

  • Page 87: Manage Advanced Wifi Settings

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Your settings are saved. Manage advanced WiFi settings CAUTION: Take extra care changing advanced WiFi settings because incorrect configuration might affect the WiFi function of the router. Set up a WiFi schedule You can turn off the WiFi signal from your router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection.

  • Page 88: Enable Or Disable Mu-Mimo

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 8. Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box for the radio to activate the schedule. Selecting this check box enables all WiFi schedules for the radio radio and clearing this check box disables all WiFi schedules for the radio. By default, no WiFi schedule is set up and the check box is disabled.

  • Page 89: Change The Fragmentation Length, Cts/Rts Threshold, Or Preamble Mode For A Radio

    CAUTION: We recommend that you 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 a radio unexpectedly. NOTE: If the Smart Connect feature is enabled, the fragmentation length, CTS/RTS threshold, and preamble mode for the 2.4 GHz radio, 5 GHz radio,...

  • Page 90: Use The Wps Wizard For Wifi Connections

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The default value is 2347. 7. From the Preamble Mode menu for a radio, select the preamble mode: • Long Preamble: A long transmit preamble might provide a more reliable connection or a slightly longer range. •...

  • Page 91: Use The Wps Wizard With A Pin

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. A note explaining WPS displays.
  • Page 92 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Click the Next button. The Add WPS Client page displays. By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected. 6. Select the PIN Number radio button. 7. In the Enter Clients' PIN field, enter the PIN of the device. 8.

  • Page 93: Chapter 7 Manage The Wan And Lan Network Settings

    Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings You can customize the router’s wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port and local area network (LAN) settings for local devices. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 94: Manage The Wan Settings

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Manage the WAN settings You can change security and other settings that determine how the router interacts with the Internet, also known as the wide area network (WAN). Change the WAN security settings The wide area network (WAN) security settings include port scan protection and denial of service (DoS) protection, which can protect your local area network (LAN) against many common cyber attacks.

  • Page 95: Set Up A Default Dmz Server

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Set up a default DMZ server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but other applications might not function well.

  • Page 96: Manage Igmp Proxying

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 This must be a static IP address. For more information, see Manage reserved LAN IP addresses on page 102. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage IGMP proxying IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic (such as video streaming) it is interested in from the Internet.

  • Page 97: Manage Nat Filtering

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Manage NAT filtering Network Address Translation (NAT) filtering determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT filtering blocks more unsolicited traffic from the Internet but might prevent some online games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from working.

  • Page 98: Change The Lan Ip Address Settings Or Rip Settings

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 over IP (VoIP) and video traffic might not work well when the SIP ALG is enabled. For this reason, the router provides the option to disable the SIP ALG. To disable the SIP ALG: 1.
  • Page 99 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, you can change these settings. You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network use, or if you use competing subnets with the same IP scheme.

  • Page 100: Set The Ip Addresses That The Router Assigns

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 b. Select the RIP version: • Disabled: This is the default setting. • RIP-1: This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you are using an unusual network setup. •...

  • Page 101: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Router

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a.

  • Page 102: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays.

  • Page 103: Edit A Reserved Ip Address

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The LAN Setup page displays. 5. In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button. The Address Reservation page displays. 6. To reserve the IP address for a device that the router detects automatically, in the Address Reservation Table, select the radio button for the device.

  • Page 104: Delete A Reserved Ip Address Entry

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that you want to edit. 6. Click the Edit button. The Address Reservation page displays. 7. Change the settings. 8.

  • Page 105: Set Up A Static Route

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case: • Your main Internet access is through a cable modem to your ISP. The cable modem is connected to your router. •...
  • Page 106 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 107: Edit A Static Route

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Edit a static route To edit a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3.

  • Page 108: Set Up An Iptv Port Or A Bridge For A Port Group Or Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays.

  • Page 109: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Set up a bridge for a port group If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your ISP might require you to set up a bridge for the IPTV device and the router's Internet interface without a virtual local area network (VLAN) tag.

  • Page 110: Set Up A Bridge For A Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. You can select more than one check box. Depending on your configuration, other devices connected to the specified ports or WiFi networks might not be able to access the public Internet.
  • Page 111 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 6. Select the Enable VLAN Tag radio button. The page expands. The table includes a default VLAN enabled for normal Internet access. The VLAN's ID is 10 and has all Ethernet LAN ports and WiFi networks as members. 7.

  • Page 112: Enable Or Disable Flow Control For Ethernet Ports

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Enable or disable flow control for Ethernet ports EEE 802.3x flow control works by pausing a port if the port becomes oversubscribed (that is, the port receives more traffic than it can process) and dropping all traffic for small bursts of time until the port is no longer congested.

  • Page 113: Manage Ethernet Lan Port Aggregation To A Lan Device

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Manage Ethernet LAN port aggregation to a LAN device Ethernet LAN aggregation lets you aggregate two Ethernet LAN ports on your router to improve the aggregated file transfer speed. Ethernet LAN port aggregation is also referred to as link aggregation, teaming port, and port trunking.

  • Page 114: View Or Change The Router Lan Port Aggregation Mode

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 A login window displays. 4. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
  • Page 115 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 116: Chapter 8 Optimize Performance

    Optimize Performance You can set up the router to optimize performance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Enable QoS • Set the Internet bandwidth for your router • Update the QoS database • Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS • Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play...

  • Page 117: Enable Qos

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Enable QoS Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router’s Internet traffic management capabilities through better application and device identification, bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques. QoS resolves traffic congestion when the Internet bandwidth is limited and different demands compete for bandwidth.

  • Page 118: Update The Qos Database

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 To set the Internet bandwidth for your router: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3.

  • Page 119: Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Qos

    When you enable QOS, this check box is automatically selected. 6. To update the QoS database immediately, click the Update Now button. The router connects to a Netgear server. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 120: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video. NOTE: We recommend that you do not disable the WMM settings. If you disable the WMM settings for a radio, the maximum WiFi speed might be lowered.
  • Page 121 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging, keep UPnP enabled, which is its default setting. To enable or disable Universal Plug and Play: 1.
  • Page 122 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing the router and which ports (internal and external) that device opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address.

  • Page 123: Chapter 9 Manage And Monitor Your Router

    Manage and Monitor Your Router This chapter describes the router settings for administering, maintaining, and monitoring your router and home network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Update the router firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password reset •...

  • Page 124: Update The Router Firmware

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Update the router firmware You can log in to the router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually install a specific firmware version on your router. Check for new firmware and update the router The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory.

  • Page 125: Manually Upload Firmware To The Router

    Ethernet connection to upload the firmware. To manually upload a firmware file to your router: 1. Download the firmware for your router from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to your desktop, and unzip the file if needed. NOTE: The correct firmware file uses an .img or .chk extension.

  • Page 126: Manage The Firmware Update Settings

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. Select the Manual Update tab. The Manual Update page displays. 8. Click the Browse button. 9. Find and select the firmware file on your computer. 10. Click the Upload button. The router begins the upload. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upload.

  • Page 127: Change The Admin Password

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 setting so that you get the latest security and feature updates as soon as they are available. • Disable: The router does not automatically update to future firmware versions. You must manually update to future firmware versions. 6.

  • Page 128: Enable Admin Password Reset

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Enable admin password reset The router admin password is used to log in to your router web interface. We recommend that you enable password reset so that you can reset the password if you forget it. This reset process is supported in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Internet Explorer.

  • Page 129: Use Https To Access The Router

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 To reset your router admin password: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. Click the Cancel button. If password reset is enabled, you are prompted to enter the serial number of the router.

  • Page 130: Change The Router's Device Name

    This is expected behavior. You can proceed, or add an exception for the security warning. For more information, visit kb.netgear.com/000062980/what-to-do-incase-of-security-message. To require HTTPS connections: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 131: Manage The Router Configuration File

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 132: Restore The Settings

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Click the Back Up button. 6. Follow the direction of your browser to save the .cfg file. A copy of the current settings is saved in the location that you specify. NOTE: Because .cfg files downloaded from the public Internet can contain malicious data, some web browsers might display a warning message that asks if you want to keep the backup settings .cfg file from your router.

  • Page 133: Erase The Settings

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Erase the settings CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you configured in the router. To erase the settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 134: Monitor The Router And Network

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Monitor the router and network You can view information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings, view devices on the network, view and manage logs of router activity, and view packet statistics.

  • Page 135: View Devices Currently On The Network

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 View devices currently on the network You can view all devices that are currently connected to your network. If you are using VPN, you can also view the remote devices that are connected to your router through VPN.

  • Page 136: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If you configured VPN (see Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network on page 174) and any VPN client devices are connected to the router, the following information is displayed in a separate table: •...

  • Page 137: View The Internet Connection Status Or Renew The Connection.137

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs page displays and shows information such as the following: •...
  • Page 138 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 To view the Internet connection status or renew the connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3.

  • Page 139: View The Pppoe Internet Connection Status Or Renew The Connection

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If you are using a PPTP or L2TP connection, the name of the button might be different. View the PPPoE Internet connection status or renew the connection If your router is set up to use a PPPoE Internet connection, you can view the PPPoE connection status and, if necessary, manually restart the connection.

  • Page 140: View The Packet Statistics Of The Internet And Lan Ports And Wifi Networks

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 View the packet statistics of the Internet and LAN ports and WiFi networks To view the packet statistics of the Internet and LAN ports and WiFi networks: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 141: Monitor, Meter, And Control Internet Traffic

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Poll Interval: The interval at which the statistics are updated on this page. 6. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click the Set Interval button. 7.

  • Page 142: Restrict Internet Traffic By Volume

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Your settings are saved. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, see View the Internet traffic volume and statistics on page 144. Restrict Internet traffic by volume You can record and restrict traffic by volume in MB.

  • Page 143: Restrict Internet Traffic By Connection Time

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 This setting is optional. The router issues a warning when the balance falls below the volume that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued. 12. Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached: •...

  • Page 144: View The Internet Traffic Volume And Statistics

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. In the Monthly limit field, enter how many hours per month are allowed. 8. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. 9. In the Traffic Control section, enter a value in minutes to specify when the router issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.

  • Page 145: Unblock The Traffic Meter After The Traffic Limit Is Reached

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Scroll down to the Internet Traffic Statistics section. The Internet Traffic Statistics section displays when the traffic counter was started and what the traffic balance is. The table displays information about the connection time and traffic volume in MB.

  • Page 146: Set The Ntp Server

    Your settings are saved. Set the NTP server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to sync the network time. You can change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server. To set the NTP server: 1.

  • Page 147: Set Your Time Zone And Daylight Saving Time

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Set your time zone and daylight saving time To set your time zone and daylight saving time: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 148: Return The Router To Router Mode

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 149: Manage Led Blinking Or Turn Off Leds

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 150: Connect To Your Router With Anywhere Access

    For more information about how to update your router’s firmware, see Update the router firmware on page 124. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app. Return the router to its factory default settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made to the router settings or you move the router to a different network), you might want to erase the current configuration and reset the router to factory default settings.

  • Page 151: Use The Reset Button

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: If the router is in access point mode and you do not know the IP address that is assigned to it, first try to use an IP scanner application to detect the IP address.
  • Page 152 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings page displays.

  • Page 153: Chapter 10 Share A Usb Storage Device Attached To The Router

    • Change a network folder on a USB storage device • Add a network folder on a USB storage device • Safely remove a USB storage device • Change the media server settings or rescan media files For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 154: Usb Device Requirements

    The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB storage device.

  • Page 155: Display Network Folders On A Storage Device

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Display network folders on a storage device You can display network folders on a storage device that is connected to the router. To display network folders: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 156: Access A Storage Device Connected To The Router

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Access a storage device connected to the router From a computer or mobile device on your network, you can access a USB storage device that is connected to the router. Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer To access the USB storage device from a Windows-based computer: 1.

  • Page 157: Access A Storage Device Connected To The Router From A Mac.157

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 3. On a Windows-based computer that is connected to the network, select Start > Run. 4. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. 5. Click the OK button. A window automatically opens and displays the USB storage device. 6.

  • Page 158: Manage Access To A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 4. In the Server Address field, enter smb://readyshare. 5. When prompted, select the Guest radio button. 6. Click the Connect button. A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage device.
  • Page 159 Use Dynamic DNS to Access a USB Storage Device From the Internet on page 166. If you set up DDNS, you can also type a URL domain name. For example, if your domain name is MyName and you use the NETGEAR DDNS service, you can type https://MyName.mynetgear.com or ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com to access the USB device over the Internet.

  • Page 160: Enable Ftp Access Within Your Network

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. For any access method, to require access with the same password that you set the first time that you logged in to the router, select the associated Admin Password Protection check box. NOTE: We strongly recommend that you enable admin password protection to secure your ReadySHARE data.

  • Page 161: Change A Network Folder On A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Your settings are saved. Change a network folder on a USB storage device By default, when you connect a USB storage device to a router USB port, the entire device is shared. You can change the network folder to limit access to specific files or folders.

  • Page 162: Add A Network Folder On A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Your settings are saved. Add a network folder on a USB storage device You can add network folders on a USB storage device that is connected to a router USB port. To add a network folder on a USB storage device: 1.

  • Page 163: Safely Remove A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: We recommend that you do not attach more than one drive to one USB port (for example, through a USB hub). 8. Click the Browse button and in the Folder field, select the folder. 9.

  • Page 164: Change The Media Server Settings Or Rescan Media Files

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button. This takes the device offline. 6. Physically disconnect the USB storage device. Change the media server settings or rescan media files By default, the router functions as a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as TVs and game consoles.
  • Page 165 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 8. To change the name of the media server, click the Edit button. The Device Name page displays. The device name is the router’s default device name, which is based on its model number.
  • Page 166 Use Dynamic DNS to Access a USB Storage Device From the Internet With Dynamic DNS (DDNS), you can use the Internet to access a USB device that’s connected to a USB port on the router when you’re not home. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 167: Set Up And Manage Dynamic Dns

    Internet. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account If you do not yet have a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) account, NETGEAR provides you the opportunity to set up a free account.

  • Page 168: Use A Dynamic Dns Account That You Already Have

    12. Click the Register button. Use a Dynamic DNS account that you already have If you already have a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) account with NETGEAR, No-IP, or DynDNS, you can set up the router to use your existing account. To set up DDNS if you already have an account: 1.

  • Page 169: Manage Your Existing Netgear Or No-Ip Dynamic Dns Account

    Manage your existing NETGEAR or No-IP Dynamic DNS account You can manage the settings for your existing NETGEAR or No-IP Dynamic DNS (DDNS) account, or reset your password for the DDNS account. To manage your DynDNS account, visit the DynDNS website.

  • Page 170: Your Personal Ftp Server

    With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network through Dynamic DNS when you aren’t home. 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 167.
  • Page 171 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 172: Set Up Https Access Through The Internet

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Your settings are saved. Set up HTTPS access through the Internet To set up HTTPS access through the Internet: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 173: Access A Usb Storage Device Through The Internet

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 8. Click the Edit button. The Edit page displays. 9. From the Read Access menu, select admin. 10. From the Write Access menu, select admin. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Access a USB storage device through the Internet You can access a USB storage device through the Internet when you’re not home.

  • Page 174: Chapter 12 Use Openvpn To Access Your Network

    Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router with virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to install and use OpenVPN software to set up a VPN tunnel. The chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 175: About Vpn Connections

    • To use a DDNS service, register for a DDNS account with a host name. You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these DDNS accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. For more information, see Set up and manage Dynamic DNS on page 167.

  • Page 176: Enable Openvpn Service On The Router

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The default LAN IP address scheme for the router is 192.168.1.x. (The most common IP schemes are 192.168.x.x, 172.x.x.x, and 10.x.x.x.) If you experience a conflict, change the IP scheme either for your home network or for the network where your VPN client device is connected.

  • Page 177: Install Openvpn Software On A Vpn Client

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 do so before you download and install the OpenVPN configuration software packages on client devices (see Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client on page 177). 6. To change the TUN mode settings, do the following: •...

  • Page 178: Install Openvpn Software On A Windows-Based Computer

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 enable and configure OpenVPN service on the router (see Enable OpenVPN service on the router on page 176). NOTE: If you later change the OpenVPN configuration for the router (for example, you change the TUN or TAP port number), you must download and install the .ovpn configuration file again on each client, depending on its operating system.

  • Page 179: Install Openvpn Software On A Mac

    You can also import the unzipped .ovpn configuration file from the OpenVPN client user interface. 11. Modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN: a. If your computer is running Windows 10 or newer, select Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Change adapter options.

  • Page 180: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 2. Download and install the OpenVPN Connect utility on your Mac. You need to have administrative privileges. 3. Launch a web browser from the Mac, which must be connected to the router network. 4.
  • Page 181 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or your iOS device that is connected to the router network. 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 4. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 182: Install Openvpn Software On An Android Device

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Install OpenVPN software on an Android device You must install both the OpenVPN Connect app and OpenVPN configuration files on each Android device where you want to use a VPN connection to your router. To download and install the OpenVPN Connect app and OpenVPN configuration files on an Android device: 1.

  • Page 183: Use Vpn To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Use VPN to access your Internet service at home When you’re away from home and you access the Internet, you usually use a local Internet service provider. For example, at a coffee shop you might be given a code that lets you use the coffee shop’s Internet service account to surf the web.

  • Page 184: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. For more information about the VPN configuration for the router, see Enable OpenVPN service on the router on page 176. 6. Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access section, and select the All sites on the Internet &...
  • Page 185 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 6. Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access section, and select the Home Network only radio button. This is the default setting. The VPN connection is only to your home network, not to the Internet service for your home network.

  • Page 186: Chapter 13 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 187: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Manage port forwarding to a local server 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 188: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service Or Application

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. 8. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 9. From the Service Name menu, select the service or application. If the service or application that you want to add is not in the list, create a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application (see Add a custom port forwarding service or application on page 188).

  • Page 189: Change A Port Forwarding Rule

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 6. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 7. Click the Add Custom Service button. The Ports - Custom Services page displays. 8. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 9.

  • Page 190: Remove A Port Forwarding Rule

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays.

  • Page 191: Application Example: Make A Local Web Server Public

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. 5. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 6. In the table, select the radio button for the service or application name. 7.

  • Page 192: Manage Port Triggering

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 2. The router receives the message and finds your port forwarding rule for incoming port 80 traffic. 3. The router changes the destination IP address in the message to 192.168.1.33 and sends the message to that computer. 4.

  • Page 193: Add A Port Triggering Rule

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Add a port triggering rule The router does not include a predefined list of default services and applications for port triggering rules. You must define a custom service or application for each port triggering rule.

  • Page 194: Change A Port Triggering Rule

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Service Type: Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. • Triggering Port: Enter the number of the outbound traffic port that will trigger opening of the inbound ports when traffic is sensed. •...

  • Page 195: Remove A Port Triggering Rule

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. Click the Edit Service button. The Port Triggering Services page displays. 8. Change the settings. For information about the settings, see Add a port triggering rule on page 193. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 196: Set The Time-Out Period For Port Triggering

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Set the time-out period for port triggering The time-out period for port triggering controls how long the inbound ports stay open when the router detects no activity. A time-out period is required because the router cannot detect when the service or application terminates.

  • Page 197: Disable Port Triggering

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 You can also keep port triggering enabled and disable an individual port triggering rule. To disable an individual port triggering rule: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 198: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat.198

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
  • Page 199 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 4. Noting your port triggering rule and observing the destination port number of 6667, your router creates another session entry to send any incoming port 113 traffic to your computer. 5. The IRC server sends a return message to your router using the NAT-assigned source port (for example, port 33333) as the destination port and also sends an “identify”...

  • Page 200: Chapter 14 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information. The chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 201: Quick Tips

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network If you must restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Disconnect all devices from the modem. 3.

  • Page 202: Check The Wifi Settings

    Reboot the router from its router web interface You or NETGEAR technical support can reboot the router from its router web interface, either locally or remotely, for example, when the router seems to be unstable or is not operating normally.

  • Page 203: Troubleshoot With The Leds

    This could occur for a number of reasons. Check the following: • Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your router and securely connected to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 204: Power Led Stays Solid Amber Or Blinking Amber

    If the error persists, it is likely that a hardware problem exists. For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off If the Internet LED or Ethernet LAN port LEDs do not light when an Ethernet connection is made, check the following: •...

  • Page 205: You Cannot Log In To The Router

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If the WiFi LED stays off, check to see if someone disabled the WiFi radios from the router web interface. The WiFi LED is lit when the WiFi radios are turned on. You cannot log in to the router If you are unable to log in to the router from a computer or mobile device on your local network, check the following: •...

  • Page 206: You Cannot Access The Internet

    • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information.
  • Page 207 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 4. Select ADVANCED. The ADVANCED Home page displays. 5. In the Internet Port pane, check to see that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router did not obtain an IP address from your ISP. 6.

  • Page 208: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If your router obtained an IP address, but your computer does not load any web pages from the Internet, it might be for one or more of the following reasons: • Your computer or mobile device might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use.

  • Page 209: Changes Are Not Saved

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Make sure that your computer or mobile device is configured as a DHCP client (for most devices, this is the default setting) so that the computer or mobile device can automatically receive an IP address from the router. If you need to enable the DHCP client on your computer or mobile device, restart the computer or mobile device, and then verify the gateway address.

  • Page 210: Troubleshoot Your Network Using The Ping Utility

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If your WiFi device finds your network but the signal strength is weak, check these conditions: • Is your router too far from your WiFi device or too close? Place your WiFi device near the router but at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) away and see whether the signal strength improves.

  • Page 211: Test The Path From A Windows-Based Computer To A Remote Device

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems might be occurring: • Wrong physical connections For a wired connection, make sure that the numbered LAN port LED is lit for the port to which you are connected.
  • Page 212 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Your ISP might be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your computers. Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of your broadband modem. Some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connected to that modem.

  • Page 213: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix includes technical information about your router. The appendix covers the following topics: • Factory settings • Technical specifications...

  • Page 214: Factory Settings

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 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 10 seconds.
  • Page 215 Note: Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with AX standards.

  • Page 216: Technical Specifications

    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Table 3. Router factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Settings Operating mode Up to 1.4 Gbps at 2.4 GHz Up to 5.8 Gbps at 5 GHz Up to 11.5 Gbps at 6 GHz Guest WiFi network WiFi communication Disabled...
  • Page 217 Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with AX standards. 2.4 GHz BE: 4x4 (Tx/Rx) 4096 QAM 40/20 MHz, up to 1.4 Gbps...
  • Page 218 Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Table 4. Router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range US: 2.412–2.462 GHz 2.4 GHz band Europe: 2.412–2.472 GHz Australia: 2.412–2.472 GHz Operating frequency range US: 5.18–5.32 + 5.5–5.72 + 5.475–5.825 + 5.845–5.885 GHz 5 GHz band Europe: 5.18–5.25 + 5.26–5.32 + 5.5–5.7 GHz Australia: 5.18–5.25 + 5.26–5.32 + 5.5–5.7 + 5.745–5.825 GHz...

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