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Nighthawk AC1900
Smart WiFi Router

User Manual

Model R6900P
February 2017
202-11713-02
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router User Manual Model R6900P February 2017 202-11713-02 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Use a Web Browser to Access the Router............18 Automatic Internet Setup.................19 Log In to the Router..................20 Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App............20 Change the Language..................21 Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App..........21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard................24...
  • Page 4 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P MTU Concepts....................43 Change the MTU Size..................44 Chapter 4 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management.......46 Enable Dynamic QoS..................46 Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update........46 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play.........47 Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service............48...
  • Page 5 View or Change the Status of a Printer..............113 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer........114 Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings........115 Turn Off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center....115 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language........116 Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out............116 Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the WAN Security Settings..............118...
  • Page 6 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Set Up a Default DMZ Server................118 Manage IGMP Proxying..................119 Manage NAT Filtering..................120 Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway............120 Manage the LAN IP Address Settings...............121 Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings..........122 Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool............123 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses...............124...
  • Page 7 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Manage the Configuration File of the Router.............159 Back Up the Settings..................159 Restore the Settings..................159 Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs..............160 Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings..........161 Use the Reset Button..................161 Erase the Settings..................162...
  • Page 8 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Add a Port Triggering Rule................195 Change a Port Triggering Rule..............197 Remove a Port Triggering Rule..............198 Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering............198 Disable Port Triggering..................199 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat......200 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Reboot the Router From Its Web Page..............202...
  • Page 9 WiFi coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps.

  • Page 10: Unpack Your Router

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Unpack Your Router The box contains the following items. Figure 1. Package contents Table 1. Legend Router Antennas (3) Ethernet cable Power adapter In some regions, a CD is included in the package.

  • Page 11: Leds And Buttons On The Top Panel

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. We recommend that the center antenna be vertical and that you aim the others outward at 45-degree angles, as shown.
  • Page 12 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Table 2. LED and button descriptions (Continued) Description 2.4 GHz WiFi • Solid white. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. • Blinking white. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. •...

  • Page 13: Ports, Buttons, And Connectors On The Back Panel

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel The back panel of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. For information about attaching the antennas, see Attach the Antennas on page 10.

  • Page 14: Router Label

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Router Label The router label on the bottom panel of the router lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the router. Figure 5. Router label Position Your Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network.

  • Page 15: Cable Your Router

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P 2.4 GHz cordless phone 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: Solid metal door Aluminum studs Fish tanks...
  • Page 16 Connect to the Router on page 17 • Use a Web Browser to Access the Router on page 18 • Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App on page 20 • Change the Language on page 21 • Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App...

  • Page 17: Connect To The Router

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Connect to the Router During and after installation, you can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

  • Page 18: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Enter the router WiFi password. The default WiFi password (also referred to as the network key or passphrase) is also on the router label. Click the Connect button. The device connects to the WiFi network of the router.

  • Page 19: Automatic Internet Setup

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the router and set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network are using the settings described here.

  • Page 20: Log In To The Router

    Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App With the NETGEAR Up app, you can easily install your router. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR.

  • Page 21: Change The Language

    Cable Your Router on page 15. On your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the app store, search for NETGEAR Up, and download the app. On your iOS or Android mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to your router’s WiFi network.
  • Page 22 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To use the genie app to access the router: Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at netgear.com/genie. Click the appropriate Download button. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or WiFi-enabled computer.
  • Page 23 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow NETGEAR genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings.

  • Page 24: Use The Internet Setup Wizard

    The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your Internet configuration. When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.

  • Page 25: Manually Set Up The Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings. Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login To specify the Internet connection settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 26: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login And Pppoe Service

    Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 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 page 205. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE...
  • Page 27 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The page adjusts. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPPoE as the encapsulation method. In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address.

  • Page 28: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login And Pptp Or L2Tp Service

    Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 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 page 205. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP...
  • Page 29 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPTP or L2TP as the encapsulation method. In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address.

  • Page 30: Specify An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 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 page 205. Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection The router supports many different types of IPv6 Internet connections for which you can specify the settings manually.

  • Page 31: Use Auto Detect For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P When you enable IPv6 and select any connection type other than IPv6 pass-through, the router starts the stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall function on the WAN interface. The router creates connection records and checks every inbound IPv6 packet. If the inbound packet is not destined to the router itself and the router does not expect to receive such a packet, or the packet is not in the connection record, the router blocks this packet.

  • Page 32: Use Auto Config For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P • 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. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
  • Page 33 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config. 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.

  • Page 34: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P • 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). (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 35 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.

  • Page 36: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Your settings are saved. Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The router does not process any IPv6 header packets.
  • Page 37 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router WAN interface. •...

  • Page 38: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 39: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P (Optional) In the Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name. You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name for the IPv4 ISP here.
  • Page 40 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The Basic Settings page displays. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6rd Tunnel. The router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface.

  • Page 41: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN). (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 42 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P 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 43: 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.

  • Page 44: Change The Mtu Size

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Table 3. Common MTU sizes (Continued) Application 1458 Used in PPPoA environments. 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. Change the MTU Size WARNING: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For example, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.
  • Page 45 Optimize Performance You can set up the router to optimize performance for applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging. By default, the router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 46: Use Dynamic Qos To Optimize Internet Traffic Management

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management 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.

  • Page 47: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To enable or disable the automatic Dynamic QoS database update: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password.

  • Page 48: Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality Of Service

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The advertisement period specifies how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points receive current device status at the expense of more network traffic. Longer durations can compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic.

  • Page 49: Enable Or Disable Smart Connect

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Enable or Disable Smart Connect Smart Connect selects the fastest WiFi band for your device. For Smart Connect to work, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands must use the same WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). That means that when you connect to the router with WiFi, you see only one SSID that connects to both bands.
  • Page 50 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 includes the following sections: • Set Up Parental Controls on page 51 • Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 52 •...

  • Page 51: Set Up Parental Controls

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Set Up Parental Controls The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home page, your browser goes to the Parental Controls website. You can learn more about parental controls or download the application.

  • Page 52: Allow Or Block Access To Your Network

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. Select a radio button as follows: • If you already own an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected.
  • Page 53 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.

  • Page 54: Manage Network Access Control Lists

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P • To either continue to allow or to block other computers and devices that are currently connected, select the check box next to the computer or device in the table, and click either the Allow button or the Block button.
  • Page 55 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays.

  • Page 56: Add Devices To Or Remove Them From The Blocked List

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List If you set up an access list that allows all new devices to access your network but you want to block some devices from accessing your network, you must specify the devices that you want to block.

  • Page 57: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To remove a device from blocked list, do the following: Select the check box for the device. Click the Delete button. The device is removed from the blocked list. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 58 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. Specify a keyword blocking option: • Per Schedule. Use keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 66.

  • Page 59: Remove A Keyword Or Domain From The Blocked List

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List If you no longer need a keyword or domain on the blocked list, you can remove the keyword or domain. To remove a keyword or domain from the blocked list: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 60: Specify A Trusted Computer

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Specify a Trusted Computer You can exempt one trusted device from blocking and logging. The device that you exempt must be assigned a fixed (static) IP address. To specify a trusted device: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 61: Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules For Services And Applications

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications A firewall protects one network (the trusted network, such as your LAN) from another (the untrusted network, such as the Internet), while allowing communication between the two.
  • Page 62 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P • Per Schedule. Use keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 66. • Always. Use keyword blocking continuously.

  • Page 63: Add An Outbound Firewall Rule For A Custom Service Or Application

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application The router lists many default services and applications that you can use in outbound rules. If the service or application is not predefined, you can specify a custom service or application in an outbound rule.
  • Page 64 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Below the Service Table, click the Add button. From the Service Type menu, select User Defined. Specify a new outbound rule as described in the following table. Field Description Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application.

  • Page 65: Change An Outbound Firewall Rule

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Change an Outbound Firewall Rule You can change an existing outbound firewall rule. To change an outbound firewall rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 66: Remove An Outbound Firewall Rule

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule You can remove an outbound firewall rule that you no longer need. To remove an outbound firewall rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 67 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To set up a schedule: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password.

  • Page 68: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Note If the router synchronized its internal clock with a time server on the Internet and you selected the correct time zone, the Current Time field displays the correct date and time. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 69 In the User Name field, type the user name for the outgoing email server. In the Password field, type the password for the outgoing email server. To send an email message when a NETGEAR Downloader task is finished, select the Send E-mail notification when a downloader task is finished check box.
  • Page 70 Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive on page 83 • Approve USB Devices on page 85 • Set Up NETGEAR Downloader on page 86 • Safely Remove a USB Device on page 89 For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 71: Usb Device Requirements

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P 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 kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device.

  • Page 72: Access A Storage Device Connected To The Router

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To connect a USB device: Insert your USB storage drive into the USB port on the front panel of the router. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router.

  • Page 73: Map A Usb Device To A Windows Network Drive

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Click the Connect button. When prompted, select the Guest radio button. If you set up access control on the router and you allowed your Mac to access the network, select the Registered User radio button and enter admin for the name and password for the password.

  • Page 74: Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault: • Windows 7 • Windows 8 • Windows 8.1 • Windows 10 To back up your Windows computer: Connect a USB storage device to the router’s USB port.

  • Page 75: Prepare To Back Up A Large Amount Of Data

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select the GUID Partition Table or Master Boot Record radio button. In the Format menu, select Mac OS Extended (Journaled). Click the OK button. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, we recommend that you follow this procedure.

  • Page 76: Manage Access To A Storage Device

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To back up your Mac onto a USB HDD: Prepare your USB HDD with a compatible format and partitions. If you plan to back up a large amount of data, see Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data on page Connect your USB HDD to the router’s USB port.
  • Page 77 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To specify the storage device access settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password.
  • Page 78 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Click the Yes button. When the process is complete, select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays again. By default, the name is readyshare. To specify a name for the workgroup that the USB device or devices are members of, in the Workgroup field, enter a name.

  • Page 79: Enable Ftp Access Within Your Network

    92), you can also type a URL domain name. For example, if your domain name is MyName and you use the NETGEAR DDNS server, you can type ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com to access the USB device over the Internet and download or upload files.

  • Page 80: View Network Folders On A Device

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the router. Select the FTP check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. View Network Folders on a Device You can view or change the network folders on a USB storage device connected to the router.

  • Page 81: Add A Network Folder On A Storage Device

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the router. The Available Networks Folder section shows the following settings: • Share Name. The default share name is USB_Storage.
  • Page 82 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 83: Change A Network Folder, Including Read And Write Access, On A Usb Drive

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Click the Create Network Folder button. If this pop-up window does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. From the USB Device menu, select the USB drive.
  • Page 84 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 85: Approve Usb Devices

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Click the Edit button. Change the settings in the fields as needed. For more information about the settings, see Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device on page 81. Click the Apply button.

  • Page 86: Set Up Netgear Downloader

    Set Up NETGEAR Downloader NETGEAR Downloader is a download agent that runs on the router. You can use it to download files onto a USB HDD that is connected to the router so that you do not need to keep the computer running.

  • Page 87: Download Files Using Netgear Downloader

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader To use NETGEAR Downloader to download files: Connect your USB storage device to the router USB port. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router.

  • Page 88: Set Up Email Notifications For Netgear Downloader

    The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > NETGEAR Downloader (BETA) > Downloader Settings. The NETGEAR Downloader Settings page displays. Make any needed changes.

  • Page 89: Manage Netgear Downloader Tasks

    The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > NETGEAR Downloader (BETA) > Download Manager. The NETGEAR Downloader Settings page displays. Make any needed changes.
  • Page 90 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the router. In the Available Network Folders table, select a device. If a single device is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically.

  • Page 91: Chapter 7 Manage Dynamic Dns And Access Storage Devices Through The

    Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet and a personal domain name to access a USB storage device that is attached to a USB port on the router when you are not home. If you know the IP address of the router (and the IP address did not change), you can also access the USB storage device by using the IP address.

  • Page 92: Set Up And Manage Dynamic Dns

    With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you are not home through Dynamic DNS. To set up your FTP server, you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings.

  • Page 93: Set Up A New Dynamic Dns Account

    98. Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account NETGEAR offers you the opportunity to set up and register for a free Dynamic DNS account. To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 94: Specify A Dns Account That You Already Created

    Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created If you already created a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR, No-IP, or Dyn, you can set up the router to use your account.
  • Page 95 For a No-IP or Dyn account, in the User Name field, enter the user name for your account. • For a NETGEAR account, in the Email field, enter the email address for your account. In the Password (6~32 characters) field, enter the password for your DDNS account.

  • Page 96: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Your settings are saved. To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button. A message displays the Dynamic DNS status. Change the Dynamic DNS Settings You can change the settings for your Dynamic DNS account.

  • Page 97: Set Up Ftp Access Through The Internet

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet If you attach a storage device to the router, you can access the storage device from your network (see Enable FTP Access Within Your Network on page 79). You can also set up FTP access through the Internet so that you can access the storage device from outside your local network, for example, when you are not at home.

  • Page 98: Use Ftp To Access Storage Devices Through The Internet

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Your settings are saved. To limit access to the admin user, do the following: In the Available Network Folders list, select a device. If a single device is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically.

  • Page 99: Remotely Access A Usb Device Using Readycloud

    A ReadyCLOUD app is also available for Windows-based computers, Android mobile devices, and iOS mobile devices. For more information about setting up ReadyCLOUD, see the NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD for Routers User Manual, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com.

  • Page 100: Register Your Router With Readycloud

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Click the Create Account link. Complete the fields to set up your account, and click the Create button. You are now ready to register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account. Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD After you create a ReadyCLOUD account, you must register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account.
  • Page 101 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ReadySHARE. Select the ReadyCLOUD radio button. Enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password and click the Register button. If you did not create a ReadyCLOUD account, see Create a ReadyCLOUD Account on page 99.
  • Page 102 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The router is registered with ReadyCLOUD. Note If the router’s Internet connection mode is set to Dial on Demand, the router automatically changes the connection mode to Always On. This change is required for ReadyCLOUD to remotely access the USB storage device.

  • Page 103: Chapter 8 Use The Router As A Media Server

    Use the Router as a Media Server The router comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media server. You can set up the router to play music from iTunes Server and media from TiVo. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 104: Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings

    Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the router functions as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 105: Play Music From A Storage Device With Itunes Server

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Click the Edit button. The Device Name page displays. Type a new name in the Device Name field. By default, the name is R6900P. Click the Apply button. A pop-up window displays. Click the Yes button.
  • Page 106 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To specify the iTunes Server settings: On your iPhone or iPad, find and connect to the WiFi network. Launch the Remote app. Click the Add a Device button. A passcode displays. Specify the passcode in the router: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 107: Play Media From A Usb Device On Tivo

    If you changed the setting, click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Play Videos To play videos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. Go to the bottom of the list and select the R6900P. Use the Router as a Media Server...

  • Page 108: Play Music Or View Photos

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Play Music or View Photos To play music or view photos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases. Select an item to play or watch. Copy TiVo Files to a Computer To copy TiVo files to a computer: Use the TiVo Desktop accessory, available at https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessories-software.do.

  • Page 109: Share A Usb Printer

    Use the Shared Printer on page 112 • View or Change the Status of a Printer on page 113 • Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer on page 114 • Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings on page 115...

  • Page 110: Install The Printer Driver And Cable The Printer

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer Some USB printer manufacturers (for example, HP and Lexmark) request that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do so.

  • Page 111: Install The Readyshare Printer Utility

    Double-click the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file that you downloaded. Follow the wizard instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center. After the InstallShield Wizard completes the installation, the NETGEAR USB Control Center prompts you to select a language. Share a USB Printer...

  • Page 112: Use The Shared Printer

    Select a language from the menu and click the OK button. Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer. If you do not see the USB printer displayed onscreen, you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work.

  • Page 113: Print And Release The Printer

    If another computer is already connected to the printer, your print job goes into a queue to wait to be printed. If your document does not print, use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to check the status. View or Change the Status of a Printer on page 113.

  • Page 114: Use The Scan Feature Of A Multifunction Usb Printer

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer If your USB printer supports scanning, you can also use the USB printer for scanning. For example, the USB printer displayed in the Windows Printers and Faxes window is ready for print jobs.

  • Page 115: Manage The Netgear Usb Control Center Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the printer connection.

  • Page 116: Change The Netgear Usb Control Center Language

    The Control Center - Configuration page displays. From the Language menu, select a language. Click the OK button. The next time the NETGEAR USB Control Center starts, the language changes. Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out To specify the time-out: Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon The main page displays.
  • Page 117 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the WAN and LAN network settings of the router. The chapter includes the following sections: • Manage the WAN Security Settings on page 118 • Set Up a Default DMZ Server on page 118 •...

  • Page 118: Manage The Wan Security Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Manage the WAN Security Settings The WAN security settings include port scan protection and denial of service (DoS) protection, which can protect your LAN against attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, and many others. By default, DoS protection is enabled and a port scan is rejected.

  • Page 119: Manage Igmp Proxying

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To set up a default DMZ server: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password.

  • Page 120: Manage Nat Filtering

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Manage NAT Filtering Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT protects computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from working. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to work.

  • Page 121: Manage The Lan Ip Address Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. To disable the SIP ALG, select the Disable SIP ALG check box. The SIP ALG is enabled by default. Click the Apply button.

  • Page 122: Manage The Router Information Protocol Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. In the IP Address fields, enter the LAN IP address for the router. In the IP Subnet Mask fields, enter the LAN subnet mask for the router.

  • Page 123: Manage The Dhcp Server Address Pool

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P From the RIP Direction menu, select the RIP direction: • Both. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives. This is the default setting. • Out Only. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically but does not incorporate the RIP information that it receives.

  • Page 124: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. This check box is selected by default. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: •...

  • Page 125: Reserve A Lan Ip Address

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Reserve a LAN IP Address You can assign a reserved IP address to a computer or server that requires permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 126: Remove A Reserved Ip Address Entry

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. In the Address Reservation section, select the radio button for the reserved address. Click the Edit button. The Address Reservation page displays.

  • Page 127: Change The Router's Device Name

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To disable the built-in DHCP server: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password.

  • Page 128: Set Up And Manage Custom Static Routes

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes Static routes provide detailed routing information to your router. Typically, you do not need to add static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as when you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network.

  • Page 129: Change A Static Route

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Click the Add button. To make the route private, select the Private check box. A private static route is not reported in RIP. To prevent the route from becoming active after you click the Apply button, clear the Active check box.

  • Page 130: Remove A Static Route

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 131: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P the ISP’s network directly, you can enable the bridge between the device and the router’s Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge. Note If your ISP provides directions on how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow those directions.

  • Page 132: Set Up A Bridge For A Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P • If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Wired Ports check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected.
  • Page 133 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup check box. Select the By VLAN tag group radio button. Specify the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Name Enter a name for the VLAN tag group.
  • Page 134 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The VLAN tag group is added. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings...
  • Page 135 Manage the WiFi Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the WiFi network settings of the router. The chapter includes the following sections: • Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network on page 136 • Specify Basic WiFi Settings on page 138 •...

  • Page 136: Use Wps To Add A Device To The Wifi Network

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the router’s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect.

  • Page 137: Use Wps With The Pin Method

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Either click the button onscreen or press the WPS button on the right side panel of the router. For two minutes, the router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the router’s main WiFi network.

  • Page 138: Specify Basic Wifi Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select the PIN Number radio button. In the Enter Clients' PIN field, enter the PIN number of the WiFi device. Click the Next button. For four minutes, the router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the router’s main WiFi network.
  • Page 139 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
  • Page 140 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P For Smart Connect to work, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands must use the same WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). That means that when you connect to the router with WiFi, you see only one SSID that connects to both bands.

  • Page 141: Change The Wifi Data Rate Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Change the WiFi Data Rate Settings The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly identified as megabits per second (Mbps). By default, the router is set to operate with up to 600 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and up to 1,300 Mbps in the 5 GHz WiFi band.

  • Page 142: Change The Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Your router might display information that is different from this example. For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, select a setting from the Mode menu. Up to 600 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b WiFi devices to join the network.

  • Page 143: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up a Guest WiFi Network Guest networks allow visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your WiFi security key. You can add a guest network for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and the 5.0 GHz WiFi band.

  • Page 144: Specify How The Router Manages Wifi Clients

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P • NETGEAR-Guest is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band. • NETGEAR-5G-Guest is for the 5 GHz WiFi band. Select the Enable Guest Network check box. Leave the Enable SSID Broadcast check box selected.

  • Page 145: Manage Implicit Beamforming

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. Scroll to the bottom of the page and clear the Enable AIRTIME FAIRNESS check box.

  • Page 146: Control The Wifi Radios

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 147: Set Up A Wifi Schedule

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Your router might display information that is different from this example.

  • Page 148: Manage The Wps Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
  • Page 149 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays.

  • Page 150: Use The Router As A Wifi Access Point

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Your settings are saved. Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point You can set up the router to function as a WiFi access point (AP) on the same local network as another router.

  • Page 151: Use The Router In Wifi Bridge Mode

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Use the Router in WiFi Bridge Mode You can use your router in WiFi bridge mode to connect multiple devices with WiFi at the faster 802.11ac speed. To do this, you need two WiFi routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a bridge.
  • Page 152 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To set up bridge mode: Make a note of the WiFi settings of the other router to which this router will connect. You must know the SSID, WiFi security mode, WiFi password, and operating frequency (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
  • Page 153 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button. Enter the WiFi settings of the other router to which this router will connect, that is, the settings of the router that will function as a bridge: From the Choose a Wireless Network menu, select the WiFi network frequency (2.4 GHz or 5...
  • Page 154 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining your router and monitor the network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the Firmware of the Router on page 155 •...

  • Page 155: Update The Firmware Of The Router

    The router firmware is stored in flash memory. You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the router to the new firmware. You can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, and update the router to the new firmware.

  • Page 156: Manually Upload New Firmware And Update The Router

    Downloading firmware and updating the router are two separate tasks that are combined in the following procedure. To download new firmware manually and update your router: Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com, locate the support page for your product, and download the new firmware. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the router after updating.

  • Page 157: Change The Admin Password

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process. The firmware upload process takes several minutes. When the upload is complete, your router restarts. Verify that the router runs the new firmware version: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 158: Set Up Password Recovery

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. We recommend that you enable password recovery. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up Password Recovery We recommend that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name admin.

  • Page 159: Manage The Configuration File Of The Router

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Enter the saved answers to your security questions. Click the Continue button. A window opens and displays your recovered password. Click the Login again button. A login window opens. With your recovered password, log in to the router.

  • Page 160: Disable Led Blinking Or Turn Off Leds

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.

  • Page 161: Return The Router To Its Factory Default Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P By default, the first radio button is selected, which allows standard LED behavior. For more information about LEDs, see LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel on page 11. To disable blinking, select the Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected radio button.

  • Page 162: Erase The Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, if you are connected to the router’s web page, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. Wait until the router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid white.
  • Page 163 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To view information about the router and the Internet, modem, and WiFi settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

  • Page 164: Display Internet Port Statistics

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P • A green flag indicates that the Internet connection is fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. • A red X indicates that configuration problems exist for the Internet connection or the connection is down.

  • Page 165: Check The Internet Connection Status

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P RxPkts. The number of packets received on the port since reset or manual clear. Collisions. The number of collisions on the port since reset or manual clear. Tx B/s. The number of Bytes per second transmitted on the port since reset or manual clear.

  • Page 166: Manage The Activity Log

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. Note If the Internet connection is PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP, other information might display. If the ISP assigned an IP address to the router dynamically (the most common situation), the following information displays: •...

  • Page 167: View, Email, Or Clear The Logs

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P View, Email, or Clear the Logs In addition to viewing the logs, you can email them and clear them. To view, email, or clear the logs: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 168: Specify Which Activities Are Logged

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The router emails the logs to the address that you specified (see Set Up Security Event Email Notifications on page 68). Specify Which Activities Are Logged You can specify which activities are logged. These activities display in the log and are forwarded to the syslog server if you enabled the syslog server function.

  • Page 169: Monitor And Meter Internet Traffic

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Depending on your router model, the page displays either a list or device icons. Clicking a device icon displays more details about the device. The IP address can change because the router assigns an IP address to each device when it joins the network.

  • Page 170: View The Internet Traffic Volume And Statistics

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.

  • Page 171: Restrict Internet Traffic By Volume

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. 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.
  • Page 172 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. Select the Traffic volume control by radio button. From the corresponding menu, select an option: • Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.

  • Page 173: Restrict Internet Traffic By Connection Time

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P 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 170. Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time You can record and restrict the traffic by connection time. This is useful when your ISP measures your connection time.

  • Page 174: Unblock The Traffic Meter After The Traffic Limit Is Reached

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P In the Monthly Limit field, enter how many hours per month are allowed. Note The router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to enter information in the Monthly Limit field.

  • Page 175: Manage The Router Remotely

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P In the Traffic Control section, clear the Disconnect and disable the Internet connection check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the router restarts. Manage the Router Remotely The remote management feature lets you access your router securely over the Internet to view or change its settings.

  • Page 176: Remotely Access Your Router Using The Genie App

    For more information about how to update your router’s firmware, see Update the Firmware of the Router on page 155. To download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device, visit netgear.com/genie. For more information about how to set up remote access using the genie app, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/26253/.
  • Page 177 Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access. The chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up a VPN Connection on page 178 •...

  • Page 178: Set Up A Vpn Connection

    VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with your router. To use a DDNS service, register for an account with a host name (sometimes called a domain name). You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn.

  • Page 179: Install Openvpn Software On A Windows-Based Computer

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN page displays. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. To change the TUN mode service type, select the UCP or TCP radio button.
  • Page 180 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To install the OpenVPN client utility on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. Click the Next button. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. Leave the check boxes selected as shown in the previous figure, and click the Next button.

  • Page 181: Install Openvpn Software On A Mac Computer

    In the local area connection list, find the local area connection with the device name TAP-Windows Adapter. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail.

  • Page 182: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays.

  • Page 183: Install Openvpn Software On An Android Device

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P On your computer, unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and send the files to your iOS device. Note that when you open the file, a list of apps displays. Select the OpenVPN Connect app to .ovpn...
  • Page 184 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P same LAN IP scheme, when the VPN tunnel is established, you cannot access your home router or your home network with the OpenVPN software. The default LAN IP address scheme for the router is 192.x.x.x. The most common IP schemes are 192.x.x.x, 172.x.x.x, and 10.x.x.x.

  • Page 185: Use Vpn To Access The Router's Usb Device And Media From A Windows-Based Computer

    The network resources display. The ReadySHARE icon is in the Computer section and the remote ReadyDLNA: R6900P icon is in the Media Devices section (if DLNA is enabled in the router). If the icons do not display, click the Refresh button to update the page.

  • Page 186: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

  • Page 187: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The VNP page displays. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service radio button is selected. Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access section, and select the Home Network only radio button.

  • Page 188: Chapter 14 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 189: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server For Services And Applications

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications 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 190: Add A Port Forwarding Rule With A Custom Service Or Application

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P 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 Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application on page 190).
  • Page 191 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Click the Add Custom Service button. Specify a new port forwarding rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table. Field Description Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application.

  • Page 192: Change A Port Forwarding Rule

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Change a Port Forwarding Rule You can change an existing port forwarding rule. To change a port forwarding rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 193: Remove A Port Forwarding Rule

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Remove a Port Forwarding Rule You can remove a port forwarding rule that you no longer need. To remove a port forwarding rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile that is connected to the network.

  • Page 194: How The Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To make a local web server public: Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation. In this example, your router always gives your web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33.

  • Page 195: Add A Port Triggering Rule

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range of ports to a single local computer. Port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer when needed and close the ports when they are no longer needed.
  • Page 196 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Click the Add Service button. Specify a new port triggering rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table. Field Description Service Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application.

  • Page 197: Change A Port Triggering Rule

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Change a Port Triggering Rule You can change an existing port triggering rule. To change a port triggering rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 198: Remove A Port Triggering Rule

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Remove a Port Triggering Rule You can remove a port triggering rule that you no longer need. To remove a port triggering rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile that is connected to the network.

  • Page 199: Disable Port Triggering

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To specify the time-out for port triggering: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password.

  • Page 200: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P If this check box is selected, the router does not apply port triggering rules even if you specified them. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Some application servers, such as FTP and IRC servers, send replies to multiple port numbers.

  • Page 201: 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 202: Reboot The Router From Its Web Page

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Reboot the Router From Its Web Page You or NETGEAR technical support can reboot the router from its web page, either locally or remotely, for example, when the router seems to be unstable or is not operating normally.

  • Page 203: Wifi Settings

    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. • If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted. This can happen if a firmware upgrade is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the firmware.

  • Page 204: Power Led Stays Amber

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Power LED Stays Amber When the router is turned on, the Power LED turns amber for up to two minutes and then turns white. If the LED does not turn white, this indicates a problem with the router.

  • Page 205: You Cannot Access The Internet

    If you are attempting to set up your router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert DSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. You Cannot Access the Internet If you can access your router but not the Internet, check to see if the router can obtain an IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP).

  • Page 206: Troubleshoot Pppoe

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P If your router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the following: • Your Internet service provider (ISP) might require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of login.

  • Page 207: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Click the ADVANCED tab. The ADVANCED Home page displays. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The Connection Status pop-up window opens. Check the information in the Connection Status pop-up window to see if your PPPoE connection is up and working.

  • Page 208: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the router, try to isolate the problem: • Does the computer or mobile device that you are using find your WiFi network? If not, check the WiFi LED on the front of the router.

  • Page 209: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems might be present: • 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 210: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix includes technical information about your router. The appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 211 • Technical Specifications on page 214...

  • Page 211: Factory Settings

    For more information about resetting the router to its factory settings, see Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 161. The following table shows the factory default settings for model R6900P. Table 4. Router factory default settings Feature Default Settings...
  • Page 212 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Table 4. Router factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Settings Firewall and WAN security Inbound (communications Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the HTTP port) coming in from the Internet) Outbound (communications Enabled (all)
  • Page 213 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Table 4. Router factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Settings Transmit power 100%, nonconfigurable Guest WiFi network WiFi communication Disabled SSID name • 2.4 GHz band: NETGEAR_Guest • 5 GHz band: NETGEAR-5G_Guest Security...

  • Page 214: Technical Specifications

    Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Technical Specifications The following table shows the technical specifications for model R6900P. Table 5. Router specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power adapter •...
  • Page 215 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Table 5. Router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range • 2.4 GHz band US: 2.412–2.462 GHz Europe: 2.412–2.472 GHz Australia: 2.412–2.472 GHz Japan: 2.412–2.472 GHz • 5 GHz band US: 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz Europe: 5.18–5.24 GHz...

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