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NetGear Nighthawk X10 R9000 - AD7200 Smart WiFi Router Quick Start Guide
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Wireless Router
| Size: 1.97 MB
Table of Contents
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NETGEAR Nighthawk AD7200 User Manual (223 pages)
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 5.62 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
10
Unpack Your Router
11
Leds, Buttons, and Ports on the Front Panel, Top Panel, and Left Side Panel
12
Rear Panel
15
Position the Antennas
16
Router Label
17
Position Your Router
17
Cable Your Router
18
Turn the Leds on or off Using the LED On/Off Switch
19
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
21
Connect to the Network
22
Wired Connection
22
Wifi Connection
22
Wifi Connection Using WPS
22
Types of Logins
23
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
23
Automatic Internet Setup
23
Log in to the Router
25
Change the Language
26
Manage Your Router with the NETGEAR Nighthawk App
26
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
28
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
29
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
29
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
29
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
31
Specify the WAN Port Preference
32
Specify the SFP+ Module Detection Mode
33
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
34
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
35
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
35
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
36
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
38
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
39
Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection
41
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
42
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
43
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
45
Change the MTU Size
47
Chapter 4 Customize Quality of Service Settings and Optimize Gaming
49
Improve Response Time by Using the Geo Filter
50
Configure and Use the Geo Filter
50
Ping a Device and Allow or Deny the Device a Connection
52
Add a Device to the Geo Filter
53
Remove a Device from the Geo Filter
54
Manage the General Geo Filter Map Settings
55
Manage Bandwidth Allocation
56
Prevent Network Congestion with Anti-Bufferbloat
56
Disable Anti-Bufferbloat
57
Allocate Bandwidth to Devices
58
Reset the Bandwidth Distribution
60
Manage Traffic Prioritization
61
Prioritize Traffic for a Device and View Prioritization Information
61
Add a Device for Traffic Prioritization
63
Stop Traffic Prioritization for a Device
64
Disable Automatic Traffic Prioritization
64
Chapter 5 Monitor Devices and the Network and View Router Information
66
View and Manage Devices Currently on the Network
67
View Network Usage Information
68
View Router System Information
70
Customize the Dashboard
71
Chapter 6 Control Access to the Internet
73
Block Access to Internet Sites
74
Add Keywords and Block Access to Specific Internet Sites
74
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
75
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
75
Block Services and Applications with Simple Outbound Firewall Rules
76
Block a Service or Application from Accessing the Internet
77
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or Application
78
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or Application
79
Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
79
Chapter 7 Manage the Router's Network Settings
83
View or Change WAN Settings
84
Set up a Default DMZ Server
85
Change the Router's Device Name
86
Change the Router's LAN IP Address and RIP Settings
87
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
88
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
90
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
90
Reserve a LAN IP Address
91
Change a Reserved IP Address
92
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
92
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
93
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a Port Group
93
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a VLAN Tag Group
94
Set up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port
96
Manage Custom Static Routes
97
Set up a Static Route
98
Change a Static Route
99
Delete a Static Route
99
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
100
Chapter 8 Manage the Router's Wifi Settings
102
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
103
Change the Wifi Password or Security Level
105
Change the Wifi Mbps Mode for Download and Upload Speeds.106
106
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
107
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Wifi Security
109
Configure WEP Legacy Wifi Security
110
Control the Wifi Radios
112
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
113
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
113
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
113
Set up a Wifi Schedule
114
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
115
Manage Implicit Beamforming
117
Manage MU-MIMO
118
Manage HT160 for 160 Mhz Wifi Support
119
Enable Smart Roaming
120
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only
120
Chapter 9 Maintain the Router
122
Update the Router Firmware
123
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
123
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
124
Change the Admin Password
126
Enable Admin Password Recovery
126
Recover the Admin Password
127
Manage the Router Configuration File
128
Back up the Configuration Settings
128
Restore the Configuration Settings
129
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
129
Manage Remote Access
130
Set up Remote Management
130
Use Remote Access
131
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App
131
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
132
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
132
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
133
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
134
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
135
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
136
View and Manage the Router Activity Log
136
Display Internet Port Statistics
138
Check the Internet Connection Status, View Details, and Release and Renew the Connection
139
Restart the Router from Its Web Interface
140
View Router Notifications
141
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
142
Ethernet Port Aggregation
143
Set up Ethernet Port Aggregation
143
View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status
144
Change the Router Configuration for Ethernet Port Aggregation
144
Chapter 10 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
146
USB Device Requirements
147
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
147
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
148
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
148
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
149
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
150
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
150
Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
151
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
151
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk
152
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
153
Set up Amazon Drive
155
Back up a Whole Drive or Files to Amazon Drive
155
Set up a Backup Schedule for Your Amazon Drive
156
Use FTP Within the Network
157
Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
158
View Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
158
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
159
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
160
Approve USB Devices
160
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
161
Chapter 11 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
163
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
164
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
164
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
165
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
166
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
167
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
167
Access USB Storage Devices from a Remote Computer
167
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
168
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices through the Internet
169
Chapter 12 Use the Router as a Media Server
170
Set up Plex Media Server
171
Set up Plex Media Server with a USB Hard Drive
171
Set up Plex with a Network Drive
172
Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server
174
Set up the Router's Itunes Server with Itunes
174
Set up the Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App
176
Set up the Router to Work with Tivo
177
Chapter 13 Share a USB Printer
178
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
179
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
179
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
179
Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center
180
View or Change the Status of a Printer
181
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
182
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
182
Turn off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center.182
182
Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out
183
Chapter 14 Use VPN to Access Your Network
184
Set up a VPN Connection
185
Specify VPN Service in the Router
185
Install Openvpn Software
186
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
186
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
189
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
190
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
191
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer
192
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Storage Device and Media from a Windows-Based Computer
193
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
193
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
193
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
194
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
195
Chapter 15 Manage and Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
197
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
198
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
198
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
199
Change a Port Forwarding Service or Application
200
Remove a Port Forwarding Service or Application
201
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
201
How the Router Implements a Port Forwarding Rule
202
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
202
Add a Port Triggering Service or Application
203
Enable Port Triggering and Specify the Time-Out Value
204
Change a Port Triggering Service or Application
205
Remove a Port Triggering Service or Application
205
Disable Port Triggering
206
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat.207
207
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
208
Quick Tips
209
Sequence to Restart Your Network
209
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
209
Check the Network Settings
209
Check the Wifi Settings
209
Troubleshoot with the Leds
210
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
210
Power LED Is off or Blinking
210
Leds Never Turn off
210
Internet or Ethernet Port Leds Are off
211
Wifi Leds Are off
211
You Cannot Log in to the Router
212
You Cannot Access the Internet
212
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
214
Changes Are Not Saved
215
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
215
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
216
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
216
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
217
Chapter 17 Supplemental Information
219
Factory Settings
220
Technical Specifications
222
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