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NETGEAR D6300 Installation Manual

NETGEAR D6300 Installation Manual

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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
July 2012
D6300 WiFi ADSL Modem Router

Installation Guide

Package Contents

The box should contain the following items. If any items are
incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
Filter/splitter
D6300 Modem Router
Phone cable
Power adapter (2 parts)
Ethernet cable

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  • Page 1: Package Contents

    Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. The box should contain the following items. If any items are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label D6300 WiFi ADSL Modem Router...
  • Page 2 You can use this diagram to connect your modem router to ADSL or cable/fiber modem, or you can follow the Declarations of Conformity instructions in this booklet. For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Access the Router to Make Changes ..... 9 NETGEAR genie App ....... . 10 ReadySHARE Access .

  • Page 4: Before You Begin (Dsl Connection)

    For example, you could say: I need my DSL service user name and password. Can you help Note: If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR devices, tell them you need only your DSL user name and...

  • Page 5: Install Your Modem Router

    Install Your Modem Router Note: Keep your modem router in a vertical position. 1. Connect the router to your Internet service. You can connect either directly to a DSL line or to a fiber/cable modem.  To connect to a DSL line: a.

  • Page 6: Power On Your Router

     To connect to a cable/fiber modem: Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router, and connect the other end to your cable/fiber modem. 2. Power on your router. a. Connect the power adapter to the router, and plug the power adapter into an outlet.

  • Page 7: Connect A Computer

    Use an Ethernet cable (not provided) to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your router. • Or, connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings on the label on the bottom of the router. 4. Open a web browser. The NETGEAR genie installation wizard displays.

  • Page 8: Preset Wireless Security

    (SSID) and Passphase are here. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). If you do change the settings, the security SSID and password on the bottom of the product no longer apply.

  • Page 9: Wireless Network Settings

    Wireless Network Settings Record the default preset wireless settings that are printed on the label in the spaces here for easy reference. 2.4-GHz WiFi network name (SSID): 2.4-GHz network key (password): 5-GHz WiFi network name (SSID): 5-GHz network key (password): If you change the default settings, record them here for easy reference, and then store this booklet in a safe place: 2.4-GHz WiFi network name (SSID):...

  • Page 10: Join The Wireless Network

    Join the Wireless Network You can use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the manual method to join your wireless network. WPS Method WPS lets you join your WiFi network without typing the password. If your wireless device supports WPS, the first time you join the network, you might be prompted to press the WPS button on the modem router.

  • Page 11: Access The Router To Make Changes

    Access the Router to Make Changes After you use genie to set up the modem router, you can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings.  To log in to the modem router: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the modem router.

  • Page 12: Netgear Genie App

    ReadySHARE Number of devices 16 Click here Click here Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at: www.netgear.com/genie.  To install the genie mobile app: Using your mobile device, navigate to the Apple AppStore or Android Market, and search for NETGEAR genie.

  • Page 13: Readyshare Access

    Open My Network Places, and enter \\readyshare in the address bar. On Mac systems, do this: Select Go > Connect to Server. Enter smb://readyshare as the server address. Click Connect. The readyshareconnect.exe file (for Windows) is available to download here: www.netgear.com/readyshare...

  • Page 14: Readyshare Printer

    The utility allows you to control a printer. Install the utility on each computer on your network from which you want to control the device. You can download this utility at www.netgear.com/landing/en-us/readyshare.aspx. When you launch the USB Control Center utility, a screen similar to the following displays: The main screen shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and its status.

  • Page 15: Control Center Configuration

    Control Center Configuration Select Tools > Configuration to display the following screen: Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Select this check box to have the utility start automatically when you are logged in to Windows. Timeout. Specify the time-out value for holding the USB resource when it is not in use.

  • Page 16: Usb Printer

    USB Printer The first time that you use a printer, you need to click Connect. You might be asked to install the driver for this printer. After the driver is installed, the printer status changes to Available. Note: Some USB printers (for example: HP and Lexmark printer) request that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do so.

  • Page 17: Scan With A Multifunction Printer

    Scan with a Multifunction Printer You can use the scan feature of a multifunction printer. Make sure that the printer status shows as Available. Click the Network Scanner button. The scanning window activates so you can perform scans. Troubleshooting If the browser does not display the web page: •...
  • Page 18 Power down your modem router, and then power it up again. a. Turn off the modem router. b. Unplug the power adapter cord and all other cables from the back of the modem router. c. Wait 30 seconds, then reconnect the cables and power adapter cord to your modem router, and turn it on.
  • Page 19 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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