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Nighthawk DST
AC 1 9 0 0 D S T Ro u te r a n d D S T A d a p te r
M o d e l R 7 3 0 0 D S T
Us er Manual
October 2015
202-11557-01
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1 Nighthawk DST AC 1 9 0 0 D S T Ro u te r a n d D S T A d a p te r M o d e l R 7 3 0 0 D S T Us er Manual October 2015 350 East Plumeria Drive 202-11557-01...
  • Page 2 1-800-GeekSquad. The R7300DST (R7300 DST router and DST6501 DST adapter) comes with setup and support via phone and web from Geek Squad for one year from the date of purchase. If you bought an add-on DST6501 DST adapter, setup and support are included for one year from your R7300DST purchase date.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your DST Router and DST Adapter ......11 DST Router Hardware Features .
  • Page 4 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use the DST Router’s Default Encryption Key ......39 Create a New Encryption Key for the DST Router .
  • Page 5 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules ..87 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications ....... 88 Chapter 8 Share USB Devices Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements .
  • Page 6 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Play Music or View Photos on TiVo ....... . . 128 Chapter 11 Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer.
  • Page 7 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Change the DST Router’s Device Name From the DST Router... 180 Change the DST Router’s Device Name from the DST Adapter..180 Change the DST Router admin Password.
  • Page 8 Contact Geek Squad ........
  • Page 9 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On ....249 Power LED Is Off or Blinking ........249 Power LED Stays Amber .

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your DST Router and DST Adapter • DST Router Hardware Features • DST Router Product Label • DST Adapter Hardware Features • Attach and Position the DST Router Antennas • Position Your DST Router •...

  • Page 11: Unpack Your Dst Router And Dst Adapter

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Unpack Your DST Router and DST Adapter Your package contains the following items. R7300 DST router Ethernet cables (2) DST6501 DST adapter Antennas (3) Power cord (varies by region) Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup...

  • Page 12: Dst Router Hardware Features

    DST Router Hardware Features DST Router Front Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on top and a USB 3.0 port is located on the front of the DST router. Geek Squad Setup WPS and USB 3.0 port LEDs...

  • Page 13: Dst Router Leds And Front Panel Buttons

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router LEDs and Front Panel Buttons The LEDs on the top of the DST router light to indicate DST router activity: Table 1. DST router LED and button descriptions Description Power •...
  • Page 14 The Geek Squad Setup and Support button paired Support button with a Geek Squad support ID (on the bottom of the DST router) is used to authenticate the with LED connection for remote access.

  • Page 15: Dst Router Rear Panel

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Router Rear Panel The connections and buttons on the read panel are shown in the following figure. USB 2.0 Power Reset Ethernet Power On/Off port On/Off button (Internet) ports 1–4 connector button switch...

  • Page 16: Dst Router Product Label

    DST Router Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the DST router shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), Geek Squad Support ID, serial number, and MAC address of the DST router.

  • Page 17: Dst Adapter Hardware Features

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Adapter Hardware Features The LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port are shown in the following figure. WiFi LED DST LED Power On/Off switch Power LED WPS and DST Router Sync button Ethernet LED Factory Reset button Ethernet port...

  • Page 18: Dst Adapter Leds

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Adapter LEDs The LEDs on the DST adapter light to indicate DST adapter activity: Table 2. DST adapter LED descriptions Description WiFi LED • Solid blue. The DST adapter is securely paired with a WiFi device. •...

  • Page 19: Attach And Position The Dst Router Antennas

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Attach and Position the DST Router Antennas The DST router comes with three antennas. To attach the antennas:  1. Remove the antenna caps from the threaded antenna posts on the DST router. 2.

  • Page 20: Cable Your Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST • Place the DST router away from electrical devices such as these: Ceiling fans Home security systems Microwaves Computers Base of a cordless phone 2.4 GHz cordless phone • Place the DST router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: Solid metal door Aluminum studs...
  • Page 21 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Plug in and turn on your modem. If your modem uses a battery backup, replace the battery. 3. Connect your modem to the Internet port of your DST router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your DST router.

  • Page 22: Connect The Dst Adapter To The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Connect the DST Adapter to the DST Router You must cable your DST router before you can connect the DST adapter to the DST router. For more information, see Cable Your DST Router on page 20.

  • Page 23: Connect Add-On Dst Adapters To The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Log in to the DST router to update the DST adapter’s firmware, WiFi settings, and encryption key. For more information, see Automatic Internet and DST Network Setup on page 28. Connect Add-On DST Adapters to the DST Router After you set up your DST network, you can add up to 8 DST adapters to extend your DST network to 8 more locations.
  • Page 24 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Once the connection is made, the following LEDs light: • The DST LED on the DST adapter lights solid green or amber. • The DST LED on the DST router lights solid blue. This process takes between 5 and 80 seconds.

  • Page 25: Router

    Connect to the DST Router Network and Access the DST Router You can connect to the DST router’s network using a WiFi or wired Ethernet connection. This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the DST Router • Types of Logins •...

  • Page 26: Connect To The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Connect to the DST Router You can connect to the DST router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
  • Page 27 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST If you did not change the name of the network during the setup process, look for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The default SSID is on the product label. 4.

  • Page 28: Types Of Logins

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Types of Logins Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when. Types of logins: •...
  • Page 29 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The DST router’s installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete. To automatically set up your Internet and DST network: ...
  • Page 30 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST If the DST router’s installation assistant detects that the DST router is connected to another router or gateway, the following page displays and prompts you to set up the DST router in router mode or access point mode: •...

  • Page 31: Log In To The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The DST router reboots after 1-2 minutes. After the DST router reboots, you can return to the web browser to continue following the DST router’s installation assistant setup instructions. 10. Return to the DST router’s installation assistant. The DST router’s installation assistant detects if any DST adapters are on the network.

  • Page 32: Change The Dst Router Language

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To log in to the DST router:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Note: You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1.
  • Page 33 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To use the genie app to access the DST router:  1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 3.

  • Page 34: Adapter

    Connect to the DST Adapter Network and Access the DST Adapter You can connect to the router’s network using a WiFi or wired Ethernet connection. This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect Devices to the DST Adapter Network • Log In to the DST Adapter After Initial Setup...

  • Page 35: Connect Devices To The Dst Adapter Network

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Connect Devices to the DST Adapter Network You can connect your computer or WiFi devices to the DST adapter using a wired Ethernet connection, a WPS connection, or a WiFi connection. For the best WiFi performance, make sure that your computer or WiFi device is in the same room as the DST adapter.
  • Page 36 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To manually find and select the DST adapter WiFi network:  1. Make sure that the DST adapter is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. On the WiFi device that you want to connect to your DST adapter, open the software application that manages your WiFi connections.

  • Page 37: Log In To The Dst Adapter After Initial Setup

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Log In to the DST Adapter After Initial Setup After you connect the DST adapter to the DST router’s network, you can log in to the DST adapter to view or change its settings. To log in to the DST adapter after the initial setup: ...

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Set Up The Encryption Key

    Set Up the Encryption Key This chapter contains the following sections: • Manage DST Router’s Encryption Key • Manage DST Adapter’s Encryption Key...

  • Page 39: Manage Dst Router's Encryption Key

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Manage DST Router’s Encryption Key The DST router’s default encryption key is HomePlugAV. After you connect your DST adapters to the DST router’s network, the DST adapters use the same default encryption key. Note: The No change to the encryption key radio button is automatically selected when you visit the DST Settings page.

  • Page 40: Create A New Encryption Key For The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Note: The DST router and DST adapters on your network must use the same encryption key. If the DST adapters on your network use a different encryption key than the DST router, they will no longer be connected to your network.

  • Page 41: Manage Dst Adapter's Encryption Key

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Note: The DST router and DST adapters on your network must use the same encryption key. If the DST adapters on your network use a different encryption key than the DST router, they will no longer be connected to your network.

  • Page 42: Create A New Encryption Key For The Dst Adapter

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. Select ADVANCED > DST Settings. 6. Select the Use default encryption key radio button. 7. Make sure that the Apply same key check box next to your DST router and next to each DST adapter and that your own is selected.
  • Page 43 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. Select ADVANCED > DST Settings. 6. Select the Create new encryption key radio button. The encryption key must be a value of 8 to 63 ACSCII characters. 7. Enter a new encryption key in the field. 8.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5 Specify Your Internet Settings

    Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the DST router to use your Internet connection is to allow the genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the DST router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings.

  • Page 45: Use The Internet Setup Wizard

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your DST router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the genie pages that display the first time you connect to your DST router to set it up.

  • Page 46: Manually Set Up The Internet Connection

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration and checks your operation mode. 7. Click the Next button and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can view or change the DST router’s Internet connection settings.
  • Page 47 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select Internet. Scroll to view more settings 5. For the Does your Internet connection require a login setting, leave the No radio button selected. 6. If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, type it in the Account Name (If Required) field.

  • Page 48: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Chapter 18, DST Router Troubleshooting. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login To view or change the basic Internet setup: ...

  • Page 49: Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST This is how long the DST router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out. 12.

  • Page 50: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The IPv6 page displays. 5. In the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type: • If your ISP did not provide details, select IPv6 Tunnel. • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the DST router detects the IPv6 type that is in use.
  • Page 51 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. In the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. The DST router automatically detects the information in the following fields: •...

  • Page 52: Use Auto Config For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use Auto Config for an IPV6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.

  • Page 53: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option.
  • Page 54 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. Enter the DST router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

  • Page 55: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option.
  • Page 56 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. In the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The DST 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 DST router’s LAN interface.

  • Page 57: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass Through Internet Connection

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection In pass-through mode, the DST router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets.
  • Page 58 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. In the Internet Connection Type manu, select Fixed. 6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the DST router WAN interface.

  • Page 59: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.

  • Page 60: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option.
  • Page 61 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The IPv6 page displays. 5. In the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE. 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 62: Change The Mtu Size

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Note: The default setting of the Connection Mode menu is Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection. The DST router never terminates the connection. If the connection is terminated, for example, when the modem is turned off, the DST router attempts to reestablish the connection immediately after the PPPoE connection becomes available again.
  • Page 63 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST MSN portal America Online’s DSL service • You use VPN and experience severe performance problems. • You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you are experiencing connectivity or performance problems.

  • Page 64: Enable The Bridge Or Add A Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST until the problem goes away. The following table describes common MTU sizes and applications. Table 4. Common MTU sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR DST routers, adapters, and switches.

  • Page 65: Add Vlan Tag Groups

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/IPTV Setup. The VLAN/IPTV Setup page displays: 5. Select the Enable VLAN / Bridge group check box. 6. Select the By bridge group radio button. 7.
  • Page 66 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. Enter the DST router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
  • Page 67 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST • If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Port1, Port2, Port3, or Port4 check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the DST router to which the device is connected.

  • Page 68: Chapter 6 Optimize Performance

    Optimize Performance You can set up the DST router to optimize performance for applications such as Internet gaming, high-definition video streaming, and VoIP communication. By default, the DST router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 69: Use Dynamic Qos To Optimize Internet Traffic Management

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your DST router’s Internet traffic management capabilities through better application and device identification, bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques. Dynamic QoS resolves traffic congestion when the Internet bandwidth is limited and different demands compete for bandwidth.

  • Page 70: Enable Or Disable The Automatic Qos Database Update

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Dynamic QoS. 5. Select the Enable Dynamic QoS check box. 6.

  • Page 71: Manually Update The Dynamic Qos Database

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To enable or disable the automatic Dynamic QoS database update:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays.

  • Page 72: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST A login window displays. 3. Enter the DST 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 73: Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality Of Service

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To enable Universal Plug and Play:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3.
  • Page 74 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, WMM must be enabled for both it and the client running that application.

  • Page 75: Chapter 7 Control Access To The Internet

    Control Access to the Internet The DST 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 • Allow or Block Access to Your Network •...

  • Page 76: Set Up Parental Controls

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 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 77: Allow Or Block Access To Your Network

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. 9. Select the radio button that applies to you: • If you already own an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. •...

  • Page 78: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box. You must select this check box before you can specify an access rule and use the Allow and Block buttons. When this check box is cleared, all devices are allowed to connect, even if a device is in the blocked list.
  • Page 79 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. 5.

  • Page 80: Remove A Keyword Or Domain From The Blocked List

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 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: ...

  • Page 81: Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules For Services And Applications

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To specify a trusted device:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3.

  • Page 82: Add An Outbound Firewall Rule

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST applications on the Internet. In addition, you can specify if a rule applies to one user, a range of users, or all users on your LAN. The DST router lists many default services and applications that you can use in outbound rules.

  • Page 83: Add An Outbound Firewall Rule For A Custom Service Or Application

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST • Always. Use keyword blocking continuously. 6. Below the Service Table, click the Add button. 7. From the Service Type menu, select service or application to be covered by this rule. If the service or application does not display in the list, you can add it (see Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application...
  • Page 84 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 4. 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: Change An Outbound Firewall Rule

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 9. 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. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. Starting Port Enter the start port for the service or application.

  • Page 86: Remove An Outbound Firewall Rule

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The previous figure shows two rules in the Service Table. 5. In the Service Table, select the radio button for the rule. 6.

  • Page 87: Set Up A Schedule For Keyword Blocking And Outbound Firewall Rules

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The previous figure shows two rules in the Service Table. 5. In the Service Table, select the radio button for the rule. 6.

  • Page 88: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. 5. Set up the schedule for blocking: • Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block access or specify that blocking occurs on every day by selecting the Every Day check box.
  • Page 89 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To set up email notifications:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3.
  • Page 90 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 10. To send alerts immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site, select the Send Alerts Immediately check box. 11. To send logs based on a schedule, specify these settings: •...

  • Page 91: Chapter 8 Share Usb Devices Attached To The Router

    Share USB Devices Attached to the Router This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage device attached to your DST router. The USB port on the DST router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives, or a printer.

  • Page 92: Usb Device Requirements

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST USB Device Requirements The DST router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives 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 storage device.

  • Page 93: Connect A Usb Device To The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Connect a USB Device to the DST Router To connect a USB storage device to the DST router:  1. Insert your USB storage device into a USB port on the DST router. The blue, USB 3.0 port on the front of the router performs faster than the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of the DST router.

  • Page 94: Map The Usb Storage Device To A Windows Network Drive

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the DST router. When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing.
  • Page 95 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 6. Right-click the USB storage device and select Map network drive. 7. Select the drive letter to map to the network folder. 8. Click the Finish button. The USB device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified. 9.

  • Page 96: Back Up Windows Computers With Readyshare Vault

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST a. Type the user name and password. b. Click the OK button. The USB storage device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified. Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault Your DST router comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your home.

  • Page 97: Prepare To Back Up A Large Amount Of Data

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitions:  1. Physically connect the USB hard drive to your Mac. 2. On your Mac, go to Spotlight (or the magnifying glass) at the top right of the page and search for Disk Utility.

  • Page 98: Use Time Machine To Back Up Onto A Usb Hard Drive

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST If the Advanced button is grayed out, click the lock icon so that you can change the settings. c. Clear the Log out after minutes of inactivity check box. d. Click the OK button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 99: Manage Access To A Usb Device

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The Time Machine window displays. 12. Click the Select Backup Disk button and select your USB device from the list. 13. Click the Use Disk button. Note: If you do not see the USB partition that you want in the Time Machine disk list, go to Mac finder and click that USB partition.
  • Page 100 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. 5. Specify access to the USB storage device: • Network Device Name. This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the DST router.

  • Page 101: Enable Ftp Access Within Your Network

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Enable FTP Access Within Your Network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you send and receive large files faster. To enable FTP access within your network:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
  • Page 102 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. 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 103: Add A Network Folder On A Usb Device

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Add a Network Folder on a USB Device You can add network folders on the USB storage device. To add a network folder:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
  • Page 104 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. Click the Create Network Folder button. If this window does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. 6.
  • Page 105 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. 5. 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. 6.

  • Page 106: Approve Usb Devices

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Approve USB Devices For more security, you can set up the DST router to share only USB devices that you approve. To allow only approved USB devices to connect to the DST router and specify which ...

  • Page 107: Safely Remove A Usb Device

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The USB device is added to the Approved USB Devices table. 11. Select the Allow only approved devices check box. 12. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Safely Remove a USB Device Before you physically disconnect a USB storage device from the DST router USB port, log in to the DST router and take the device offline.
  • Page 108 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The device goes offline and a pop-up window opens. 7. Click the OK button. 8. Physically disconnect the USB drive. Share USB Devices Attached to the Router...

  • Page 109: The Internet

    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 DST router when you are not home. If you know the IP address of the DST router (and the IP address did not change), you can also access the USB storage device by using the IP address.

  • Page 110: Set Up And Manage Dynamic Dns

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses. This means that the IP address can change at any time.

  • Page 111: Set Up Your Personal Ftp Server

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To set up your personal account and use FTP:  1. Get your free NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. For more information, see Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account on page 111.

  • Page 112: Specify A Dns Account That You Already Created

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. 5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 6. In the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR. 7. Select the No radio button. 8.

  • Page 113: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS. 5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 6. In the Service Provider menu, select one of the following: •...

  • Page 114: Access Storage Devices Through The Internet

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 3. 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. 4.
  • Page 115 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. 5. Select the FTP (via Internet) check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 7. To limit access to the admin user, click the Edit button. 8.

  • Page 116: Use Ftp To Access Storage Devices Through The Internet

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet If you attached a USB storage device to the DST router, before you can access the storage device through the Internet with FTP, you must first set it up. For more information, see Up FTP Access Through the Internet on page 114.

  • Page 117: Create A Readycloud Account

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Create a ReadyCLOUD Account To create a ReadyCLOUD account:  6. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device. 7. Visit http://readycloud.netgear.com. The ReadyCLOUD Welcome page displays. 8. Click the Sign In link. The Sign In page displays.
  • Page 118 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST When you connect the USB storage device to the DST router’s USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
  • Page 119 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet...

  • Page 120: Chapter 10 Use The Dst Router As A Media Server

    Use the DST Router as a Media Server This chapter contains the following sections: • Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings • Play Music From a USB Storage Device With iTunes Server • Set Up the DST Router to Work With TiVo •...

  • Page 121: Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the router acts 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.

  • Page 122: Set Up The Dst Router's Itunes Server With Itunes

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST port on your DST router. You can also use the Apple Remote app from an iPhone or iPad to play music on any AirPlay devices, such as Apple TV or AirPlay-supported receivers. Figure 10.

  • Page 123: Set Up The Dst Router's Itunes Server With The Remote App

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 6. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
  • Page 124 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
  • Page 125 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 6. Click the Add a Device button. 7. Specify the passcode in the DST router to set up your iTunes server: a. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to your network. b.

  • Page 126: Set Up The Dst Router To Work With Tivo

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST e. Click the Media Server tab. f. Select the Enable iTunes Media Server (Music Only) check box and click the Apply button. g. Enter the passcode and click the Allow Control button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 127: Play Media From A Usb Device On Tivo

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. Select the Media Server tab. 6. Make sure that the Enable TiVo support check box is selected. Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo Make sure that you set up the DST router to work with TiVo.

  • Page 128: Play Music Or View Photos On Tivo

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 2. Go to the bottom of the list and select the DST router. Play Music or View Photos on TiVo To play music or view photos:  1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases. 2.

  • Page 129: Chapter 11 Share A Usb Printer

    Share a USB Printer The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your DST router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network. For more information about the features available in the NETGEAR USB Control Center, see the ReadySHARE printer user manual, which is available http://downloadcenter.netgear.com.

  • Page 130: Install The Printer Driver And Cable The Printer

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer Some USB printer manufacturers (for example, HP and Lexmark printers) request that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do so. To install the driver and cable the printer: ...
  • Page 131 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To install the utility:  1. If necessary, unzip the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file. 2. Double-click the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file that you downloaded. 3. 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: 4.

  • Page 132: Print Using The Netgear Usb Control Center

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Note: Some firewall software, such as Comodo or Norton, blocks NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer. If you do not see the USB printer displayed in the utility, you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work.

  • Page 133: View Or Change The Status Of A Printer

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST View or Change the Status of a Printer To view or change the status:  1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon The NETGEAR USB Control Center window displays. The Status column shows the status for each device: •...

  • Page 134: Change Netgear Usb Control Center Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. If a Select a Device window displays, select the scanner and click the OK button. The scanner widow displays so that you can use the USB printer for scanning. Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows.

  • Page 135: Specify The Time-Out For The Netgear Usb Control Center

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Specify the Time-Out for the NETGEAR USB Control Center Specify the time-out to release the printer connection. To specify the time-out:  1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon The NETGEAR USB Control Center window displays.

  • Page 136: Chapter 12 Specify Network Settings For The Dst Router

    Specify Network Settings for the DST Router This chapter includes the following sections: • View or Change WAN Settings • Set Up a Default DMZ Server • Change the DST Router’s Device Name • Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings • Specify the IP Addresses That the DST Router Assigns •...

  • Page 137: View Or Change Wan Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST View or Change WAN Settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the DST router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port.

  • Page 138: Set Up A Default Dmz Server

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST • NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the DST 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.

  • Page 139: Change The Dst Router's Device Name

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Type the IP address. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the DST Router’s Device Name The DST router’s device name is R7300. This device name displays in file manager when you browse your network.

  • Page 140: Change The Lan Tcp/Ip Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings The DST router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The DST router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows: •...

  • Page 141: Specify The Ip Addresses That The Dst Router Assigns

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers. a. In the RIP Direction menu, select one of the following: • Both. The DST router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives.

  • Page 142: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the DST router assigns: a.

  • Page 143: Reserve Lan Ip Addresses

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. 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 144: Change A Reserved Ip Address

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 5. In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button. 6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. Choose an IP address from the DST router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.

  • Page 145: Remove A Reserved Ip Address Entry

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 5. In the Address Reservation section, select the radio button next to the reserved address. 6. Click the Edit button. The Edit page displays. 7.

  • Page 146: Specify Basic Wifi Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 5. In the Address Reservation section, select the radio button next to the reserved address. 6. Click the Delete button. The address entry is removed. Specify Basic WiFi Settings The DST router comes with preset security.
  • Page 147 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. 5. In the Region list, select your region. In some locations, you cannot change this setting.

  • Page 148: Change The Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST For 2.4 GHz, Up to 600 Mbps is the default setting. The other settings are Up to 289 Mbps and Up to 54 Mbps. For 5 GHz, Up to 1300 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac and 802.11a WiFi devices to join the network.

  • Page 149: Set Up A Guest Network

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security, but some older computers and WiFi devices cannot use WPA2. By default, the WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button is selected. The Passphrase field displays.
  • Page 150 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select Guest Network. 5. Select any of the following WiFi settings: • Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled, and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile. •...

  • Page 151: How The Dst Router Manages Wifi Clients

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST How the DST Router Manages WiFi Clients A WiFi client is any computer or WiFi device that connects to the DST router’s WiFi network. The DST router uses airtime fairness and implicit beamforming to manage its wireless clients.

  • Page 152: Enable Or Disable The Wifi Radios

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 3. 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. 4.

  • Page 153: Set Up A Wifi Schedule

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Clearing these check boxes turns off the WiFi feature of the DST router. 6. Click the Apply button. If you turned off both WiFi radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED turn off. If you turned on the WiFi radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED light.

  • Page 154: Specify Wps Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Your settings are saved. Specify WPS Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. To specify WPS settings:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
  • Page 155 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To use router mode, you configure your new NETGEAR DST router as a normal WiFi router behind your gateway and create a separate WiFi network behind your gateway. To take full advantage of this DST router's advanced functions, we recommend that you use router mode.

  • Page 156: Use The Dst Router As A Wifi Access Point

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST If you do not see the NETGEAR genie page, enter http://www.routerlogin.net. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password. If this is not the first time that you are setting up the Internet connection for your router, run the Setup Wizard again.
  • Page 157 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. 6. Select the Enable AP Mode check box. 7. Scroll down and select the radio button for the IP address setting that you want to use: •...

  • Page 158: Chapter 13 Specify Network Settings For The Dst Adapter

    Specify Network Settings for the DST Adapter This chapter includes the following sections: • Specify Basic WiFi Settings for the DST Adapter • Change the DST Adapter WiFi Password or Security Level...

  • Page 159: Specify Basic Wifi Settings For The Dst Adapter

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Specify Basic WiFi Settings for the DST Adapter To specify basic WiFi settings for the DST adapter:  1. With an Ethernet cable, temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter.

  • Page 160: Change The Dst Adapter Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST For 5 GHz, Up to 433 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac and 802.11a WiFi devices to join the network. The other settings are Up to 200 Mbps, Up to 87 Mbps, and Up to 54 Mbps.
  • Page 161 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. Select Setup > Wireless Settings. 6. Under Security Options, select a WPA options. The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security, but some older computers and WiFi devices cannot use WPA2. By default, the WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button is selected.
  • Page 162 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Specify Network Settings for the DST Adapter...
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  • Page 177: Chapter 14 Manage Your Dst Router Network

    Manage Your DST Router Network This chapter describes the DST router settings for administering and maintaining your DST router and home network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the DST Router Firmware • Change the DST Router’s Device Name •...

  • Page 178: Update The Dst Router Firmware

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Update the DST Router Firmware The DST router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might see a message at the top of the genie pages when new firmware is available. You can respond to that message to update the firmware, or you can check to see if new firmware is available and update your product.

  • Page 179: Manually Upload New Firmware And Update The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the DST Router Downloading firmware and updating the DST router are two separate tasks that are combined in the following procedure. To download new firmware manually and update your DST router: ...

  • Page 180: Change The Dst Router's Device Name From The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Change the DST Router’s Device Name From the DST Router To change the DST router’s device name by logging in to the DST router:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.

  • Page 181: Change The Dst Router Admin Password

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. Select Advanced > DST Settings. 6. In the table, find your DST router and enter a new device name in the Device Name field. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 182: Set Up The Dst Router Admin Password Recovery

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. 5. Type the old password, and type the new password twice. 6. To be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. We recommend that you enable password recovery.

  • Page 183: Recover The Dst Router Admin Password

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. 6. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Recover the DST Router admin Password To recover your admin password: ...

  • Page 184: Disable Dst Router Led Blinking Or Turn Off Leds

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Disable DST Router LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs The DST router LEDs on the top panel indicate router activities and behavior. You can disable LED blinking for network communications, or turn off all LEDs except the Power LED. To disable DST router LED blinking or turn off the LEDs: ...
  • Page 185 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. If your DST router network is open (no WiFi security is set, which is not the default setting for the DST router), connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on the DST router network and generates a random passphrase.

  • Page 186: Use Wps With The Pin Method

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use WPS With the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the DST router’s WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect. To using WPS with the PIN method to join the DST router’s WiFi network: ...

  • Page 187: View Router Status

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST View Router Status To view DST router status and usage information:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays.

  • Page 188: Check The Internet Connection Status

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. The BASIC Home page displays 5. Click the ADVANCED tab. 6. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button. The following information displays: • System Up Time. The time elapsed since the DST router was last restarted. •...

  • Page 189: Manage The Activity Log And Syslog

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Click the ADVANCED tab. 5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The following information displays: •...
  • Page 190 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To view, clear, or email logs:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3.

  • Page 191: Specify Which Activities Are Logged

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 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. To manage which activities are logged: ...
  • Page 192 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To monitor Internet traffic:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 193: Set Up And Manage Static Routes

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued. You can select one of the following to occur when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED blinks white or amber. •...

  • Page 194: Set Up A Static Route

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Set Up a Static Route To set up a static route:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays.

  • Page 195: Edit A Static Route

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Edit a Static Route To edit a static route:  1. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 2. Click the Edit button. The Static Routes page adjusts. 3.

  • Page 196: Manage The Dst Router Configuration File

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The page lists devices that are connected to the DST router. The following information is displayed: • Connection Type. Shows how the device is connected to the DST router. • Device Name.

  • Page 197: Restore Configuration Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The configuration settings file downloads to your computer. The name of the file is NETGEAR_R7300.cfg. Restore Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.

  • Page 198: Remote Management

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To erase the configuration settings:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3.
  • Page 199 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. 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 200: How To Use Remote Access

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST How to Use Remote Access To use remote access:  1. Launch an Internet browser on a computer that is not on your home network. 2. Type your DST router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number.

  • Page 201: Chapter 15 Manage The Dst Adapter Network And Settings

    Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • Update the DST Adapter’s Firmware • Return the DST Adapter to Its Factory Settings • View the DST Adapter Status • View the DST Adapter ‘s Statistics •...

  • Page 202: Update The Dst Adapter's Firmware

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Update the DST Adapter’s Firmware You can update the DST adapter’s firmware by from the DST router or the DST adapter. Update the DST Adapter’s Firmware From the DST Router To update the DST adapter’s firmware by logging in to the DST router: ...

  • Page 203: Return The Dst Adapter To Its Factory Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To log in to the DST adapter and check to see if new firmware is available and update  the DST adapter’s firmware: 1. With an Ethernet cable, temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter.

  • Page 204: Use The Factory Reset Button To Restore Factory Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you have configured in the DST adapter. To restore factory settings:  1. Insert a paper clip into the Factory Reset hole and hold it for two seconds, and then release the button.

  • Page 205: View The Dst Adapter Status

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Status page displays. 5. Select Maintenance > Backup Settings. CAUTION: After you click the Erase button, do not try to go online, turn off the DST adapter, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the DST adapter until it finishes restarting.

  • Page 206: View The Dst Adapter 'S Statistics

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. View the DST Adapter ‘s Statistics To view the DST adapter’s statistics:  1.

  • Page 207: Back Up The Dst Adapter Configuration

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 5. Click the Show Statistics button. 6. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click the Set Interval button.

  • Page 208: Restore Saved Configuration Settings For The Dst Adapter

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 2. Launch a web browser from the computer. 3. Enter http://www.mywifiext.net. A login window displays. 4. Enter the DST adapter user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

  • Page 209: Update The Dst Adapter's Wifi Settings From The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Status page displays. 5. Select Maintenance > Backup Settings. 6. Click the Choose File button. 7.

  • Page 210: View The Dst Adapter's Wifi Settings From The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To update the DST adapter’s WiFi settings by logging in to the DST router:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.

  • Page 211: Change The Dst Adapter's Device Name

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select Remote DST Management. The following information about your DST adapters display: • Device name.The DST adapter’s name. You can change the DST adapter’s name on the DST settings page. For more information, see Change the DST Adapter’s Device Name on page 211.

  • Page 212: Change The Dst Adapter's Device Name From The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. Select Advanced > DST Settings. 6. In the DST Adapter Name field, enter a new device name for the DST adapter. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the DST Adapter’s Device Name From the DST Router You can change the DST adapter’s device name if you are logged in to the DST router.

  • Page 213: Change The Dst Adapter's Admin Password

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Change the DST Adapter’s admin Password The user name to access the DST adapter is admin, and its default password is password. We strongly recommend that you set a more secure password. To change the password for the DST adapter: ...

  • Page 214: Turn The Leds On The Dst Adapter On Or Off

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Turn the LEDs on the DST Adapter On or Off You can turn the WiFi LED, DST LED, and Ethernet LED on or off. The default value is ON. Note that the Power LED remains on if you turn the LEDs off. To turn the LEDs on the DST adapter on or off: ...

  • Page 215: Use Wps With The Push Button Method

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Note: For instructions about how to use the physical WPS button on the DST adapter, see Connect to the DST Adapter Network With a WPS Connection on page 36. Use WPS With the Push Button Method For you to use the push button method to connect a WiFi device to the DST adapter’s WiFi network, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must provide either a physical button or a software button.

  • Page 216: Use Wps With The Pin Method

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The WPS process automatically sets up your WiFi device with the network password when it connects. The DST adapter WPS page displays a confirmation message. Use WPS With the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the DST adapter’s WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect.

  • Page 217: View Or Change The Dst Adapter's Wps Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The DST adapter attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the DST adapter’s WiFi network. 10. Within two minutes, go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password The WPS process automatically sets up your WiFi device with the network password when it connects.

  • Page 218: View Or Change Dst Adapter Advanced Wifi Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST • To prevent PIN compromise... By default, this check box is selected. This feature lets you specify the maximum number of times someone can try to enter the DST adapter’s PIN to connect with WPS before the DST adapter disables its PIN. •...

  • Page 219: Set Up A Wifi Access List For The Dst Adapter

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST All the check boxes are selected by default. 6. Select or clear the check boxes: • Enable Wireless Access Point (2.4 GHz). When this check box is selected, the DST adapter allows WiFi connections in the 2.4 GHz band.
  • Page 220 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST CAUTION: If you use a WiFi device to set up the access list, add your WiFi device to the access list. Otherwise, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button.

  • Page 221: View Wired And Wifi Network Devices Connected To The Dst Adapter

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 12. Click the Apply button. Now only computers and devices in the list can join the DST adapters WiFi networks. View Wired and WiFi Network Devices Connected to the DST Adapter You can view the active wired and WiFi devices that are connected to the DST adapter’s network.
  • Page 222 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To set up the DST adapter’s IP address:  1. With an Ethernet cable, temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter. 2. Launch a web browser from the computer. 3.

  • Page 223: Chapter 16 Use Vpn To Access Your Network

    Use VPN to Access Your Network This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up a VPN Connection • Specify VPN Service in the DST Router • Install OpenVPN Software • Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer • Use VPN to Access the DST Router’s USB Drive and Media From Windows •...

  • Page 224: Set Up A Vpn Connection

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you aren’t home. Secure remote access Internet Open VPN Client Figure 11.

  • Page 225: Install Openvpn Software

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. 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 226 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN Service in the DST Router on page 224.
  • Page 227 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 14. To specify the destination folder, click the Browse button and navigate to and select a destination folder. 15. Click the Install button. The page displays the progress of the installation, and then displays the final installation page displays.

  • Page 228: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer To install VPN client software on your Mac computer:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to the network. 2.
  • Page 229 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST information about changing these settings, see Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings page 140. To open a VPN tunnel on your WIndows computer:  1. Launch the OpenVPN application with administrator privileges. The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar.

  • Page 230: Use Vpn To Access The Dst Router's Usb Drive And Media From Windows

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use VPN to Access the DST Router’s USB Drive and Media From Windows To access the router’s USB drive and download files from your Windows computer:  1. In Windows file manager, select the Network folder. The network resources display.

  • Page 231: Set Up Vpn Client Internet Access In The Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the DST Router By default, the DST router is set up to allow VPN connections only to your home network, but you can change the setting to allow Internet access. Accessing the Internet remotely through a VPN might be slower than accessing the Internet directly.

  • Page 232: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST A login window displays. 3. 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. 4.

  • Page 233: Chapter 17 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. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications •...

  • Page 234: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server For Services And Applications

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications If your home network includes a server, 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 235: Add A Port Forwarding Rule With A Custom Service Or Application

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST If the service or application that you want to add is not in the list, create a custom service. Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application on page 235.

  • Page 236: Change A Port Forwarding Rule

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 7. Click the Add Custom Service button. 8. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 9. In the Service Type menu, select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application.

  • Page 237: Remove A Port Forwarding Entry

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. 5. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 6.

  • Page 238: Application Example: Make A Local Web Server Public

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The rule is removed from the table. Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public If you host a web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your web server.

  • Page 239: Manage Port Triggering For Services And Applications

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications Port triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful in these cases: • An application must use port forwarding to more than one local computer (but not simultaneously).
  • Page 240 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. Select the Port Triggering radio button. 6. Click the Add Service button. 7. In the Service Name field, enter the name of the custom service or application. 8. In the Service User menu, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer: •...

  • Page 241: Enable Port Triggering

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3.

  • Page 242: Remove A Port Triggering Entry

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 3. 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. 4.

  • Page 243: Specify The Time-Out For Port Triggering

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. 5. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The port triggering settings display. 6.

  • Page 244: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST To disable port triggering:  1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 245 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5. The IRC server sends a return message to your DST router using the NAT-assigned source port (for example, port 33333) as the destination port. The IRC server also sends an “identify”...

  • Page 246: Chapter 18 Dst Router Troubleshooting

    DST router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at support.netgear.com for product and contact information. The chapter contains the following sections: • Contact Geek Squad • Quick Tips • Troubleshoot With the LEDs •...

  • Page 247: Contact Geek Squad

    The R7300DST package, which includes the Nighthawk R7300 DST router and DST6501 DST adapter, comes with setup and support via phone and web from Geek Squad for one year from the date of purchase. If you bought an add-on DST6501 DST adapter, setup and support are included for one year from your R7300DST package purchase date.

  • Page 248: Quick Tips

    Press the Geek Squad Setup and Support button on the DST router to allow the Agent temporary access to your DST router. The state of the Geek Squad Setup and Support LED indicates the status of the connection with the Geek Squad Agent: •...

  • Page 249: Network Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Network Settings Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct. Wired and wirelessly connected computers must use network (IP) addresses on the same network as the DST router.

  • Page 250: Power Led Stays Amber

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Power LED Stays Amber When the DST router is turned on, the Power LED turns amber for about 20 seconds and then turns white. If the LED does not turn white, this indicates a problem with the DST router. If the Power LED is still amber one minute after you turn on power to the DST router, do the following: 1.

  • Page 251: Cannot Access The Internet

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the DST router. • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the DST router.

  • Page 252: Troubleshoot Pppoe

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST If your DST router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, you might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new DST router by restarting your network. For more information, see Sequence to Restart Your Network on page 248.

  • Page 253: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. 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 254: Changes Not Saved

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Changes Not Saved If the DST router does not save the changes you make in the DST router interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another page or tab, or your changes are lost.

  • Page 255: Test The Lan Path To Your Dst Router

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Test the LAN Path to Your DST Router You can ping the DST router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your DST router is set up correctly. To ping the DST router from a Windows computer: ...
  • Page 256 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST where <IP address> is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, messages like those shown in Test the LAN Path to Your DST Router on page 255 display.

  • Page 257: Chapter 19 Dst Adapter Troubleshooting

    DST Adapter Troubleshooting You can take various steps to diagnose and solve problems that you might encounter. The first step in troubleshooting your DST adapter is to check the LEDs. After you plug in the DST adapter, the following sequence of events occurs: 1.

  • Page 258: Leds Are Off When The Dst Adapter Is Plugged In

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST LEDs Are Off When the DST Adapter Is Plugged In A common reason the LEDs are off is that power is not being provided to the DST adapter. Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet, and that the DST adapter is not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector.
  • Page 259 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Press the Factory Reset button on each DST adapter for two seconds to return the device to its factory default settings. DST Adapter Troubleshooting...

  • Page 260: Appendix A Dst Router Supplemental Information

    DST Router Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications...

  • Page 261: Factory Settings

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Factory Settings You can return the DST router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the DST router for at least seven seconds.
  • Page 262 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Table 5. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Wireless WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See DST router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto Country/region United States in the US; otherwise, varies by region RF channel Auto for 2.4 GHz.

  • Page 263: Technical Specifications

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Technical Specifications Table 6. R7300 DST router specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power consumption 100–240V, 50/60 Hz, 1.3A Dimensions 306 mm x 219 mm x 57 mm (11.93 in.

  • Page 264: Appendix B Dst Adapter Supplemental Information

    DST Adapter Supplemental Information This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for the DST adapter. The appendix includes the following sections: • Technical Specifications • Safety Information...

  • Page 265: Technical Specifications

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Technical Specifications Table 7. DST6501 DST adapter specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC input 100–240V, 0.3A (max.) Power consumption Normal: 9.3W Dimensions 127 x 107 x 57 mm (5.0 x 4.42 x 2.26 in.) Weight 0.241 kg (0.45 lb)

  • Page 266: Safety Information

    Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Safety Information Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. • AC input: 100–240V, 0.3A (max.) • Operating temperature: 0C–40 degrees C. •...

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