NETGEAR R7500 Quick Start Manual

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AC2350 Smart WiFi Router

Antennas (4)

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Page 1: Package Contents
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. AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 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.
Page 2 Position the antennas for the best name and password on the product label. WiFi performance. 6. Log in to the router. NETGEAR recommends that you position all of the antennas vertically, Launch a web browser. as shown. NETGEAR genie displays.
Page 3 LEDs The LEDs on the top of the router light to indicate router activity: Power Internet 2.4 GHz WiFi 5 GHz WiFi USB 3.0 port 1 USB 3.0 port 2 eSATA port Ethernet ports 1–4 WiFi On/Off button with LED WPS button with LED You can use the LED Off/On switch on the rear panel of the router to turn the LEDs on the top of the router on or off.
Page 4: Install Your Router
Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the router. c. Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts. d. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. NETGEAR recommends that you position all of the antennas vertically, as shown.
Page 5 2. Prepare your modem. Internet DSL or cable Modem a. Unplug your modem’s power. b. If the modem has a battery backup, remove its batteries. c. If your modem was already connected to another router, disconnect the cable between your modem and that router. Make sure that your modem is turned off and is cabled only to the wall jack for your Internet service.
Page 6 4. Add power to the router. Internet DSL or Router Ethernet cable cable Power adapter Modem a. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. b. Wait for the Power LED on the front panel to light amber and turn white.
Page 7 6. Launch a web browser. The first time that you connect to the router, the genie screen displays. Follow the genie steps to connect to the Internet. If the genie screen does not display, try the following: • Close and reopen the browser. • Make sure that your computer is connected to one of the four black LAN Ethernet ports on the router, or that you are connected to your WiFi network.
Page 8: Wifi Network Name And Password
NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the product label if you forget them. NETGEAR genie lets you change these settings. If you do so, write down the new WiFi settings and store them in a safe place.
Page 9: Join The Wifi Network
Join the WiFi Network You can either use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its 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. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.
Page 10: View Or Change The Router Settings
View or Change the Router Settings After you use genie to set up the router, you can log in to the router to view or change its settings. Log In to the Router ¾ To log in to the router: 1.
Page 11: Recover A Forgotten Admin Password
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 12 A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions. 6. Enter the saved answers to your security questions. 7. Click the Continue button. A screen displays your recovered password. 8. Click the Login again button. A login screen displays. 9.
Page 13 Prioritize with Dynamic Quality of Service Dynamic 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. Dynamic QoS resolves traffic congestion when you have limited Internet bandwidth and competing demands. If your Internet download and upload speed is 250 Mbps or less and you like gaming and streaming video, then you can benefit from enabling Dynamic QoS.
Page 14 A link displays on the bottom of the screen to view bandwidth utilization. Clicking the link displays the Attached Devices screen. For more information, see the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com through a link in the router’s user interface.
Page 15 Share Storage Devices on the Network ReadySHARE lets you access and share storage devices, such as a USB or eSATA storage device, connected to the router. (If your storage device has special drivers, it is not compatible.) ¾ To access the storage device from a Windows computer: 1.
Page 16 For more information about access control, see the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router’s user interface. 6. Click the Connect button.
Page 17: Readyshare Vault Backup App
¾ To back up your Windows computer: 1. Connect a USB HDD or eSATA storage device to the appropriate port on the router. 2. Download ReadySHARE Vault from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows computer. 3. Launch ReadySHARE Vault.
Page 18: Share A Usb Printer
On each computer that will share the printer, do the following: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from www.netgear.com/readyshare. c. Select the language. 3. If prompted, select the printer and click the Connect button for each computer.
Page 19: More Premium Features
More Premium Features Your router lets you do the following and more: • Play music from a storage device with iTunes Server. • Set up a secure VPN service connection to your home network. • Create a personal FTP server with a custom URL. iTunes Server iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a storage device that is connected to the router.
Page 20: Vpn Service
1. Specify the VPN service. 2. Install OpenVPN software on your computer. 3. Use a VPN tunnel. These steps are explained in detail in the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router’s user interface.
Page 21 With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you aren’t home through Dynamic DNS. To set up your FTP server, follow these high-level steps: 1. Register for a free NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account. 2. Provide the account settings to your router.
Page 22: 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 router and change its settings or diagnose and...

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