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NETGEAR D6400 Quick Start Manual

Ac1600 wifi vdsl/adsl modem router
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Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it
to register your product at https://my.netgear.com.
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR
recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.
For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.
You can get the user manual online at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com
the product's user interface.
Trademarks
© NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc.
Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
Compliance
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit
http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
May 2015
Quick Start
AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL
or through a link in
Modem Router
Model D6400

Package Contents

The box contains the following items.
Modem router
Power adapter
(varies by region)
In some regions, a resource CD is included in the package.
Ethernet cable
Phone cable
DSL splitter
(varies by region)

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  • Page 1: Package Contents

    After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.
  • Page 2 You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with Launch a web browser. modem. WiFi. NETGEAR genie displays. To connect to a DSL service (ADSL or VDSL): To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network name If you do not see genie, enter and password on the product label.

  • Page 3: Front And Side Panels

    Front and Side Panels The status LEDs and buttons on the modem router are shown in the following figure. WiFi button WPS button USB 2.0 port Power LED DSL LED Internet LED WiFi LED USB port LED Back Panel The connections and buttons on the rear panel of the modem router are shown in the following figure.
  • Page 4 If you do not know or cannot locate your DSL user name and password, call your DSL ISP. Note: If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR services, tell them that you need only your DSL user name and password; you do not need support.

  • Page 5: Install Your Modem Router

    Install Your Modem Router Make sure that your Internet service is active before you install your modem router. ¾ To install your modem router: 1. Connect the modem router to a DSL service (ADSL or VDSL) or a cable or fiber modem. ADSL or VDSL Internet Phone cable...
  • Page 6 Modem router Cable or fiber Internet Ethernet cable (not included) Cable or fiber modem To connect the modem router to a cable or fiber modem: a. Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.
  • Page 7 c. Wait for the WiFi LED to light blue. If the WiFi LED does not light, press the WiFi On/Off button 3. Check the DSL LED. If the modem router is connected to a DSL service, the DSL lights green. 4.
  • Page 8 5. Launch a web browser. The first time that you connect to the modem router, the genie screen displays. Follow the genie steps to connect to the Internet. If the genie screen does not display, try the following: • Close and reopen the browser. • Make sure that your computer is connected to one of the four Ethernet ports on the modem router, or that you are connected to your WiFi network.

  • Page 9: Wifi Network Name And Password

    NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the product label if you forget them. NETGEAR genie lets you change these settings. If you do so, write down the new WiFi settings and store them in a safe place.

  • Page 10: Join The Wifi Network

    Join the WiFi Network You can either use Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its password. For help with the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help that came with that computer or device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.

  • Page 11: Log In To The Modem Router

    View or Change the Modem Router Settings After you use genie to set up the modem router, you can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. Log In to the Modem Router ¾ To log in to the modem router: 1.
  • Page 12 5. Type your old password and type the new password twice. 6. To be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery. 7. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 8. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 13 5. Click the Continue button. A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions. 6. Enter the saved answers to your security questions. 7. Click the Continue button. A screen displays your recovered password. 8. Click the Login again button. A login screen displays.
  • Page 14 Share USB Devices on the Network ReadySHARE lets you access and share USB devices connected to the modem router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.) ¾ To access the USB device from a Windows computer: 1.
  • Page 15 User radio button and enter admin for the name and password for the password. For more information about access control, see the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the modem router’s user interface.

  • Page 16: Readyshare Vault Backup App

    ¾ To back up your Windows computer: 1. Connect a USB HDD to the appropriate port on the modem router. 2. Download ReadySHARE Vault from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows computer. 3. Launch ReadySHARE Vault. The ReadySHARE Vault home screen displays.

  • Page 17: Share A Usb Printer

    On each computer that will share the printer, do the following: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it. c. Select the language.
  • Page 18 NETGEAR genie App The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and more: • Access your modem router and change its settings or diagnose...

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