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NETGEAR R6900 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
NETGEAR R6900 User Manual (249 pages)
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Wireless Router
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Table of Contents
User Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router
11
Unpack Your Router
11
Attach the Antennas
11
Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel
12
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel
14
USB Port on the Front Panel
15
Product Label on the Bottom Panel
15
Position Your Router
16
Cable Your Router
17
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
18
Connect to the Router
18
Connect to the Router through an Ethernet Cable
19
Join the Wifi Network of the Router
19
Manual Method
19
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
20
Types of Logins
20
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
21
Automatic Internet Setup
21
Log in to the Router
22
Change the Language
23
Access the Router with the NETGEAR Genie App
23
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
26
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
26
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
26
Specify Your Internet Settings
26
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
27
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login and Pppoe Service
28
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service
30
Specify an Ipv6 Internet Connection
32
Ipv6 Internet Connections and Ipv6 Addresses
32
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
34
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
35
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
37
Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection
39
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
39
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
41
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Connection
43
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
45
Manage the MTU Size
47
MTU Concepts
47
Change the MTU Size
48
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance
51
Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service
51
Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream Qos
51
Optimize Performance
51
Add Upstream Qos Priority Rules
53
Set up Qos for Applications and Online Gaming
53
Set up Qos for a Router LAN Port
55
Set up Qos for a MAC Address
57
Change an Upstream Qos Policy Rule
59
Delete an Upstream Qos Policy Rule
60
Delete All Upstream Qos Policy Rules
60
Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream Qos
61
Add Downstream Qos Priority Rules
62
Add a Downstream Qos Policy Rule by Keyword
63
Add a Downstream Qos Policy Rule by MAC Address
64
Change a Downstream Qos Policy Rule
65
Delete a Downstream Qos Policy Rule
66
Delete All Downstream Qos Policy Rules
67
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
67
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
68
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
71
Set up Parental Controls
71
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
72
Enable and Manage Network Access Control
72
Manage Network Access Control Lists
74
Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List
74
Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List
76
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
77
Set up Blocking
78
Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List
79
Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List
80
Specify a Trusted Computer
80
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications
81
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule
82
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application
83
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule
86
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule
87
Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
88
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
90
Chapter 6 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
92
USB Device Requirements
92
Connect a USB Device to the Router
93
Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
93
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
94
Access the Storage Device from a Windows Computer
94
Access the Storage Device from a Mac
94
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
95
Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault
95
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
96
Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
96
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
97
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a Storage Device
97
Manage Access to a Storage Device
99
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
102
View Network Folders on a Device
103
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device
104
Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive
106
Approve USB Devices
108
Safely Remove a USB Device
109
Chapter 7 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the
112
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
112
Your Personal FTP Server
113
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
114
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
115
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
117
Access Storage Devices through the Internet
118
Access Storage Devices from a Remote Computer
118
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
118
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices through the Internet
120
Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud
121
Create a Readycloud Account
121
Register Your Router with Readycloud
122
Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server
125
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
126
Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server
127
Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo
128
Set up the Router to Work with Tivo
129
Play Videos
129
Play Music or View Photos
130
Copy Tivo Files to a Computer
130
Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer
131
Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer
132
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
132
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
132
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
133
Use the Shared Printer
134
Manually Connect and Print
134
Print and Release the Printer
135
View or Change the Status of a Printer
135
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
136
Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
137
Turn off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center
137
Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language
138
Specify the Time-Out
138
Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
140
Manage the WAN Security Settings
140
Set up a Default DMZ Server
141
Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
141
Manage IGMP Proxying
142
Manage NAT Filtering
143
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
144
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings
144
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
145
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
146
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
148
Reserve a LAN IP Address
148
Change a Reserved IP Address
149
Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry
149
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
150
Change the Router's Device Name
151
Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes
151
Set up a Static Route
152
Change a Static Route
153
Remove a Static Route
154
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
154
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
155
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
156
Chapter 11 Manage the Wifi Network Settings
159
Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network
159
Use WPS with the Push Button Method
160
Manage the Wifi Network Settings
160
Use WPS with the PIN Method
161
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
162
Change the Wifi Mbps Settings
165
Change the Wifi Password or Security Level
166
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
167
Specify How the Router Manages Wifi Clients
169
Disable Airtime Fairness
169
Disable Implicit Beamforming
170
Control the Wifi Radios
170
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
171
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
171
Set up a Wifi Schedule
172
Manage the WPS Settings
173
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point
175
Use the Router in Wifi Bridge Mode
176
Set up a Wifi Distribution System
179
Set up the Base Station
180
Set up the Repeater
182
Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic
186
Update the Firmware of the Router
186
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
186
Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic
186
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router
187
Change the Admin Password
188
Set up Password Recovery
189
Recover the Admin Password
190
Manage the Configuration File of the Router
190
Back up the Settings
190
Restore the Settings
191
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
192
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
193
Use the Reset Button
193
Erase the Settings
194
View the Status and Statistics of the Router
194
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
195
Display Internet Port Statistics
196
Check the Internet Connection Status
197
Manage the Activity Log
198
View the Logs
198
Specify Which Activities Are Logged
200
View Devices Currently on the Network
200
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
201
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
201
View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status
202
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
203
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
205
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
207
Manage the Router Remotely
207
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App
209
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network
210
Set up a VPN Connection
211
Specify VPN Service in the Router
211
Install Openvpn Software on Your Computer
212
Use a VPN Tunnel
214
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media
216
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
216
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
217
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
218
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
218
Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
219
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
219
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application
220
Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application
221
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
223
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
224
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
225
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
226
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
226
Add a Port Triggering Rule
227
Change a Port Triggering Rule
229
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
230
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering
231
Disable Port Triggering
232
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
233
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting
234
Reboot the Router from Its Web Page
234
Quick Tips
235
Sequence to Restart Your Network
235
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
235
Wifi Settings
236
Network Settings
236
Troubleshoot with the Leds
236
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
236
Power LED Is off or Blinking
236
Power LED Stays Amber
237
Leds Never Turn off
237
Internet or Ethernet Port Leds Are off
237
Wifi LED Is off
237
You Cannot Log in to the Router
238
You Cannot Access the Internet
238
Check the WAN IP Address
238
Troubleshoot Pppoe
240
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
240
Changes Are Not Saved
241
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
241
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
242
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
242
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
243
Chapter 16 Supplemental Information
244
Factory Settings
245
Technical Specifications
248
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