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NETGEAR D8500 User Manual (272 pages)
AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 10.38 MB
Table of Contents
User Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router
10
Unpack the Modem Router
10
Top and Front Panels with Leds and Buttons
10
Rear Panel with Ports, Buttons, and a DC Connector
13
USB Ports on the Right Panel
14
Product Label
15
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
16
Position Your Modem Router
16
How Active Antennas Improve Wifi Performance
18
Position the Active Antennas
18
Connect to the Modem Router
19
Connect to the Modem Router through an Ethernet Cable
19
Join the Wifi Network of the Modem Router
20
Manual Method
20
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
20
Of Logins
21
Automatic Internet Setup
21
Set up Your Modem Router for DSL Service
22
DSL Service
22
Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router
23
Set up the Modem Router for Cable Service
27
Log in to the Modem Router after Setup to View or Change Settings
31
Change the Language
32
Access the Modem Router with NETGEAR Genie Apps
33
Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually
34
Use the Internet Setup Wizard after Initial Setup
34
Manually Set up an ADSL Internet Connection
37
An ADSL Connection Without a Login
37
Specify an ADSL Connection with a Login and Pppoa or Pppoe Service
41
Manually Set up a VDSL Internet Connection
46
VDSL Connection Without a Login
46
Specify a VDSL Connection with a Login and Pppoe Service
49
Manually Set up a Cable Internet Connection
53
Cable Connection Without a Login
54
Specify a Cable Connection with a Login and Pppoe Service
57
Specify a Cable Connection with a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service
61
Specify an Ipv6 Internet Connection
65
Internet Connections and Ipv6 Addresses
65
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
66
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
67
Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection
69
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
69
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
71
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
73
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
75
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection
77
Manage the MTU Size
79
MTU Concepts
79
Change the MTU Size
80
Chapter 4 Tri-Band Wifi Connections
80
Tri-Band Wifi
82
How Tri-Band Wifi Improves Speed and Performance
82
Load Balancing
84
Benefits of Tri-Band Wifi
85
Smart Connect
85
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
86
Chapter 5 Manage the Basic Wifi Network Settings
88
Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Main Network
88
View or Change the Basic Wifi Settings
88
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Wifi Security
95
Configure WEP Legacy Wifi Security
97
Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network
98
Use WPS with the Push Button Method
99
Use WPS with the PIN Method
100
Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Guest Network
101
Control the Wifi Radios
105
Use the WIFI Button
105
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
105
Chapter 6 Control Access to the Internet
107
Set up Parental Controls
108
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
109
Enable and Manage Network Access Control
109
Manage Network Access Control Lists
111
Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List
111
Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List
112
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
114
Set up Blocking
114
Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List
115
Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List
116
Specify a Trusted Computer
117
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications
118
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule
118
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application
119
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule
121
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule
122
Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
123
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
124
Chapter 7 Optimize Performance
127
Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
128
Enable Dynamic Qos
128
Enable or Disable the Automatic Qos Database Update
129
Manually Update the Dynamic Qos Database
130
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
131
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug-N-Play
131
Chapter 8 Share a Storage Device
133
USB Device Requirements
133
Connect a USB Device to the Modem Router
134
Share a Storage Device
134
Device Uses Special Drivers, It Is Not Compatible.)
134
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Modem Router
135
Access the Storage Device from a Windows Computer
135
Access the Storage Device from a Mac
135
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
136
Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault
136
Manage Access to a Storage Device
136
Use FTP Within the Network
138
Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
139
View Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
139
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
140
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
141
Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud
142
Create a Readycloud Account
143
Register Your Modem Router with Readycloud
143
Safely Remove a USB Device
145
Chapter 9 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the
147
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
147
Your Personal FTP Server
147
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
148
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
149
Access Storage Devices through the Inter
150
Access Storage Devices from a Remote Computer
150
Set up FTP Access through the Inter
150
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices through the Inter
151
Chapter 10 Use the Router as a Media Server
152
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
153
Play Music from a USB Storage Device with Itunes Server
153
Set up the Modem Router's Itunes Server with Itunes
154
Set up the Modem Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App
155
Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo
157
Set up the Modem Router to Work with Tivo
157
Play Videos on Tivo
158
Play Music or View Photos on Tivo
158
Chapter 11 Share a USB Printer
160
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
160
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
160
Share a USB Printer
160
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
161
Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center
162
View or Change the Status of a Printer
162
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
163
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
163
Turn off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center
163
Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center
164
Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out
164
Chapter 12 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
165
Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference
165
Manage Ethernet Port Aggregation
165
Manage Ethernet Port Aggregation
166
Set up an Ethernet Port Aggregation Link
167
View the Status of or Disable Ethernet Port Aggregation
167
Set up a VLAN IPTV Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
168
Set up a VLAN IPTV Bridge for a Port Group
169
Set up a VLAN IPTV Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
170
Manage the WAN Security Settings
172
Set up a Default DMZ Server
172
Manage NAT Filtering
173
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
174
Manage IGMP Proxying
175
Manage the Modem Routers's LAN IP Address Settings
175
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
176
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
177
Change a Reserved IP Address
178
Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry
179
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
179
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
180
Change the Modem Router's Device Name
181
Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes
182
Set up a Static Route
182
Change a Static Route
184
Remove a Static Route
184
Chapter 13 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
186
Update the Firmware of the Modem Router
186
Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router
186
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Modem Router
187
Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router
189
Back up the Settings
189
Restore the Settings
189
Change the Admin
190
Password Recovery
191
Recover the Admin Password
191
Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings
192
Use the Reset Button
192
Erase the Settings
193
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
193
View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router
194
View Information about the Modem Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
194
View the Traffic Statistics
199
Change the Traffic Statistics Polling Frequency
201
View, Renew, or Release the TCP/IP Internet Connection
201
View, Establish, or Terminate the Pppoe or Pppoa Internet Connection
202
View, Establish, or Terminate the PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection
203
View Devices Currently on the Network
204
Manage the Activity Log
206
View, Email, or Clear the Logs
206
Specify Which Activities Are Logged
207
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
208
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
209
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
210
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
212
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
214
Manage the Modem Router Remotely
215
Chapter 14 Manage the Advanced Wifi Features
218
Set up a Wifi Schedule
218
Manage the WPS Settings
219
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
220
Manage Implicit Beamforming
222
Manage Airtime Fairness
222
Manage MU-MIMO
223
Set up a Wifi Bridge between the Modem Router and a Wifi Router or Access Point
223
Use the Modem Router as a Wifi Access Point Only
226
Chapter 15 Use VPN to Access Your Network
230
Set up a VPN Connection
230
Specify VPN Service in the Modem Router
230
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows Computer
231
Install Openvpn Software on a Mac Computer
233
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows Computer
234
Use VPN to Access the Modem Router's USB Device and Media from a Windows Computer
235
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
236
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Modem Router
236
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Modem Router
237
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
238
Chapter 16 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
239
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
240
Service or Application
241
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
242
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
243
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
244
How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
245
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
245
Add a Port Triggering Rule
245
Change a Port Triggering Rule
247
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
248
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering
249
Disable Port Triggering
250
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
250
Quick Tips for Troubleshooting
252
Chapter 17 Troubleshooting
253
Reboot the Modem Router from Its Web Page
253
Quick Tips for Troubleshooting
253
Troubleshoot with the Leds
254
Power LED Is off
255
Power LED Remains Solid Amber or Blinks White
255
Ghz, 5 Ghz 1, and 5 Ghz 2 Wifi Leds Are off
255
An Ethernet Port LED Is off
256
You Cannot Log in to the Modem Router
256
Troubleshoot the Internet Connection
257
Troubleshoot the Dsl/Internet Link
257
Dsl/Internet LED Is Solid White
257
Dsl/Internet LED Is Solid Amber
257
Dsl/Internet LED Is off
257
Obtain an Internet IP Address
258
Verify the Pppoe, Pppoa, PPTP, or L2TP Connection
260
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
261
Changes Are Not Saved
261
Troubleshoot the Wifi Connectivity
261
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
262
Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router
262
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
264
Appendix A Supplemental Information
265
Factory Settings
266
Technical Specifications
270
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NETGEAR D8500 Do More (21 pages)
Nighthawk X8 AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
Brand:
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| Category:
Wireless Router
| Size: 0.33 MB
Table of Contents
Wifi Network Name and Password
2
Join the Wifi Network
3
View or Change the Modem Router Settings
5
Log in to the Modem Router
5
Change the Wifi Network Name and Password
6
Change the Admin Password
7
Recover a Forgotten Admin Password
8
Access a USB Device on the Network
9
Set up Ethernet Port Aggregation
14
Print Wirelessly with Readyshare Printer
20
NETGEAR D8500 Quick Start (2 pages)
Nighthawk X8 AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
Brand:
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| Category:
Wireless Router
| Size: 1.24 MB
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