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Model R7100LG
July 2016
202-11616-01
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router User Manual Model R7100LG July 2016 202-11616-01 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 You can visit http://support.netgear.com to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Log In to the Modem Router................20 Automatic Internet Setup..................21 Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers............22 Access the Modem Router With NETGEAR genie Apps........24 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard................26 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............26 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login..........27...
  • Page 4 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls..................48 Allow or Block Access to Your Network..............49 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites..............50 Block Services From the Internet..............51 Delete Keywords From the Blocked List............52 Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer............53 Manage Network Access Control Lists..............53 Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services..........54...
  • Page 5 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the Modem Router Firmware..............89 Change the admin Password................89 Set Up Password Recovery.................90 Recover the admin Password................91 View Modem Router Status.................91 Configure the APN Settings.................92 Set the SIM PIN Code..................93 Enable or Disable SIM PIN Code..............93 Change the SIM PIN Code................94 Display Internet Port Statistics................94...
  • Page 6 View or Change the Status of a Printer..............141 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer........141 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings..........142 Turn Off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center....142 Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center....142 Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out............142 Chapter 12 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Port Forwarding to a Local Server..............145...
  • Page 7 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule....148 Port Triggering....................149 Add a Port Triggering Service................149 Enable Port Triggering...................150 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering.151 Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection..................154 Specify VPN Service in the Modem Router............154 Install OpenVPN Software.................155...
  • Page 8 Insert a Micro SIM Card on page 15 • Cable Your Modem Router on page 15 • Position Your Modem Router on page 16 For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.

  • Page 9: Unpack Your Modem Router

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router, three antennas, the power adapter, and a yellow Ethernet cable. Figure 1. Package contents Front View The status LEDs are located on the top of the modem router. The USB port is located on the front of the modem router.

  • Page 10: Hardware Setup

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Table 1. LED descriptions Description Power • Solid amber. The modem router is starting. • Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Solid white. The modem router is ready. •...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) Description USB 3.0 port 1 and USB 2.0 port • Solid white. A USB device is connected and is ready. • Blinking. A USB device is plugged in and is trying to connect. •...
  • Page 12 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Figure 3. Rear panel Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components: • LED On/Off button. If this button is pressed, all the modem router's LEDs are turned off except the Power LED.

  • Page 13: Turn The Leds On Or Off

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Turn the LEDs On or Off To turn the LEDs on or off: • Push the LED On/Off button on the rear panel to the On or Off position. The Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is in the Off position. Hardware Setup...

  • Page 14: Attach The Antennas

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Attach the Antennas The modem router comes with three antennas. To attach the antennas: Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the router. Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. We recommend that you position the antennas as shown.

  • Page 15: Insert A Micro Sim Card

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Insert a Micro SIM Card Make sure that the modem router is powered off before inserting a micro SIM card. Insert the micro SIM card into the SIM slot on the back of the modem router. Figure 4.

  • Page 16: Position Your Modem Router

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the modem router. Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router.
  • Page 17 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Base of a cordless phone 2.4 GHz cordless phone • Place the modem router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: Solid metal door Aluminum studs Fish tanks Mirrors Brick...

  • Page 18: Modem Router

    Use a Web Browser to Access the Modem Router on page 20 • Automatic Internet Setup on page 21 • Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers on page 22 • Access the Modem Router With NETGEAR genie Apps on page 24...

  • Page 19: Connect To The Network

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Connect to the Network You can connect to the router 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). Wired Connection You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join themodem router’s local area network (LAN).

  • Page 20: Label

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Label The product label shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password), MAC address, and serial number. Figure 5. Product label 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.

  • Page 21: Automatic Internet Setup

    The BASIC Home page displays. Automatic Internet Setup You can let the NETGEAR installation assistant set up your router automatically, or you can set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network are using the settings described here.

  • Page 22: Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers

    170. If problems persist, register your product and contact NETGEAR technical support. When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
  • Page 23 Select the Help Me Choose radio button or Let Me Choose radio button: • Help Me Choose. If you select this radio button, the NETGEAR installation assistant asks you a few questions to determine if you should set the router in router mode or access point mode. We recommend that you select the Help Me Choose radio button.

  • Page 24: Access The Modem Router With Netgear Genie Apps

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router When the modem router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. Access the Modem Router With NETGEAR genie Apps The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network.
  • Page 25 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the modem router to use your Internet connection is to allow the genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the modem router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings.

  • Page 26: Use The Internet Setup Wizard

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

  • Page 27: Specify An Internet Connection Without A Login

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login To specify the Internet connection settings: Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.

  • Page 28: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login

    Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet page 170. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login To view or change the basic Internet setup: Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 29 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select Internet. For the Does your Internet connection require a login? setting, select the Yes radio button. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method: PPPoE, L2TP, or PPTP. In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address.

  • Page 30: Change The Internet Connection Mode

    Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet page 170. Change the Internet Connection Mode You can change the modem router’s Internet connection mode from the Broadband Settings page.

  • Page 31: Set Up Failover Mode

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Set Up Failover Mode If you inserted a micro SIM card into your modem router and you also connected a modem to the Internet port on the modem router, you can set up failover mode on your modem router. Failover mode allows your modem router to switch to a mobile broadband connection if its Internet port connection fails.

  • Page 32: Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Log back in to the modem router. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Broadband Settings. The Broadband Settings page displays. In the Internet Connection Mode menu, select Always use Mobile Broadband connection to enable mobile broadband connection.

  • Page 33: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.

  • Page 34: Use Auto Config For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autoconfiguration: Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

  • Page 35: Use Auto Detect For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name for the IPv4 ISP here. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this field.

  • Page 36: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type. This field indicates the connection type that is detected. • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.
  • Page 37 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router With a 6rd tunnel configuration, the modem router follows the RFC5969 standard, supporting two ways to establish a 6rd tunnel IPv6 WAN connection: • Auto Detect mode. In IPv6 Auto Detect mode, when the modem router receives option 212 from the DHCPv4 option, autodetect selects the IPv6 as 6rd tunnel setting.

  • Page 38: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router • MTU size (in bytes). The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. Change the MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection.

  • Page 39: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass Through Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The modem 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 modem router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.

  • Page 40: Set Up An Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection: Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 41 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the modem router WAN interface. • Default IPv6 Gateway.

  • Page 42: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server: Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.

  • Page 43: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name for the IPv4 ISP here. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this field.
  • Page 44 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router From the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE. The modem 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 modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.

  • Page 45: Change The Mtu Size

    “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...
  • Page 46 Table 2. 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 modem routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments.
  • Page 47 Control Access to the Internet The modem router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up Parental Controls on page 48 • Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 49 •...

  • Page 48: Set Up Parental Controls

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router 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, where you can learn more about Parental Controls and download the application. After you set up and enable Parental Controls, you can change the web filtering level for each device on the network through the network map page on the genie app.

  • Page 49: Allow Or Block Access To Your Network

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Allow or Block Access to Your Network You can use access control to block or allow access to your network. To set up access control: Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

  • Page 50: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router To allow the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device you’re currently using to continue to access the network, select the check box next to your computer or device, and click the Allow button. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 51: Block Services From The Internet

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router • Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html. • Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov. • Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access. Click the Add Keyword button.

  • Page 52: Delete Keywords From The Blocked List

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Click the Add button. To add a service that is in the Service Type menu, select the application or service. The settings for this service automatically display in the fields. To add a service or application that is not in the menu, select User Defined, and do the following: If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol.

  • Page 53: Avoid Blocking On A Trusted Computer

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays. Do one of the following: • To delete a single word, select it and click the Delete Keyword button. The keyword is removed from the list.

  • Page 54: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. Select the Turn on Access Control radio button.

  • Page 55: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. Specify when to block keywords and services: • Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block the keywords, or select the Every Day check box, which automatically selects the check boxes for all days. •...
  • Page 56 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration window of your email program.

  • Page 57: Set Up Ip-Mac Binding

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router From Send logs according to this schedule menu, select the schedule type. From the Day menu, select the day. From the Time menu, select the time, and select the am or pm radio button. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 58 Network Settings The router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the router’s network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 59: View Or Change Wan Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router 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 modem router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port.

  • Page 60: Set Up A Default Dmz Server

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from working. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to work. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT).The modem router is programmed...

  • Page 61: Change The Modem Router's Device Name

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Change the Modem Router’s Device Name The modem router’s default device name is based on its model number, such as R7100LG. This device name displays in the file manager when you browse your network.
  • Page 62 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Your modem router might display information that is different from this example. In the IP Address field, type the IP address. In the IP Subnet Mask, type the subnet mask of the modem router. The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be reached through a gateway or modem router.

  • Page 63: Specify The Ip Addresses That The Modem Router Assigns

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router If you changed the LAN IP address of the modem router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router. Specify the IP Addresses That the Modem Router Assigns By default, the modem router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.

  • Page 64: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Modem Router

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of IP addresses. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router.

  • Page 65: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the modem router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 66: Delete A Reserved Ip Address Entry

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. Select the radio button next to the reserved address.

  • Page 67: Specify Basic Wifi Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. A note explaining WPS displays. Click the Next button. The WPS page displays.
  • Page 68 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select Wireless. You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz band. Your router might display information that is different from this example. From the Region menu, select your region. In some locations, you cannot change this setting.

  • Page 69: Change The Wifi Mbps Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network. Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings. If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following: •...

  • Page 70: Change The Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select Wireless. Your modem router might display information that is different from this example. For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/gn/n) section, select a setting from the Mode menu. Up to 600 Mbps is the default setting.

  • Page 71: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays. Under Security Options, select a WPA option. The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security.

  • Page 72: Control The Wifi Radios

    Scroll to the section of the page for the guest WiFi network that you want to set up. The default guest WiFi network names (SSIDs) are as follows: • NETGEAR-Guest is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band. • NETGEAR-5G-Guest is for the 5 GHz WiFi band.

  • Page 73: Use The Wifi On/Off Button

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router You can turn the WiFi radios on and off with the WiFi On/Off button on the modem router, or you can log in to the modem router and enable or disable the WiFi radios. If you are close to the modem router, it might be easier to press its WiFi On/Off button.

  • Page 74: Set Up A Wifi Schedule

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Your modem router might display information that is different from this example. In the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz sections, select or clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check boxes. Clearing these check boxes turns off the WiFi feature of the modem router for each band.

  • Page 75: Specify Wps Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. Click the Add a new period button. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal.

  • Page 76: Use The Router As A Wifi Access Point

    To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, NETGEAR recommends that you use different WiFi settings on each router. You can also turn off the WiFi radio on the other router or gateway and use the R7100LG modem router only for WiFi client access.

  • Page 77: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group Or Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Click the Apply button. The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected. To reconnect, close and restart your browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net. Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group Some devices, such as an IPTV, cannot function behind the modem router’s network address translation (NAT) service or firewall.

  • Page 78: Set Up A Bridge For A Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select the By bridge group radio button. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box: • If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the modem router, select the Wired Ports check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the modem router to which the device is connected.
  • Page 79 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box. Select the By VLAN tag group radio button. Click the Add button. The Add VLAN Rule page displays.

  • Page 80: Set Up An Iptv Port To Lease An Intranet Port

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router (Continued) Field Description Priority Enter a value from 0 to 7. Select the check box for a wired LAN port or WiFi port. If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the LAN port check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected.
  • Page 81 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select the By bridge group radio button. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box: • If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the modem router, select the Wired Ports check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the modem router to which the device is connected.
  • Page 82 Optimize Performance You can set up the router to optimize performance for applications such as Internet gaming, high-definition video streaming, and VoIP communication. By default, the router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 83: Use Dynamic Qos To Optimize Internet Traffic Management

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

  • Page 84: Enable Or Disable The Automatic Qos Database Update

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Specify your Internet bandwidth. You must specify your Internet bandwidth so that Dynamic QoS can perform bandwidth allocation and traffic prioritization. We recommend that you use Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth. To use Speedtest, do the following: For more accurate Speedtest results, make sure that no other devices are accessing the Internet.

  • Page 85: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router To manually update the Dynamic QoS database: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 86: Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality Of Service

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router By default, this check box is selected. UPnP for automatic device configuration can be enabled or disabled. If the Turn UPnP On check box is cleared, the router does not allow any device to automatically control router resources, such as port forwarding.
  • Page 87 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (2.4 GHz b/g/n) check box. Clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (5 GHz a/n/ac) check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Optimize Performance...
  • Page 88 Manage Your Network This chapter describes the modem router settings for administering and maintaining your modem router and home network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the Modem Router Firmware on page 89 • Change the admin Password on page 89 •...

  • Page 89: Update The Modem Router Firmware

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Update the Modem Router Firmware The modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might see a message at the top of the modem router 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 90: Set Up Password Recovery

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Note Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. To set the password for the user name admin: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 91: Recover The Admin Password

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. The Set Password page displays. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 92: Configure The Apn Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Click the ADVANCED tab. Your modem router might display information that is different from this example. If your router is set up to lease an intranet address from your Internet service provider (ISP), the Internet Port pane displays the IP Address, Connection, and Subnet Mask intranet values in parentheses.

  • Page 93: Set The Sim Pin Code

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The Mobile Broadband Settings page displays. Set the following: • Country • Internet Service Provider. Your mobile broadband network's Internet service provider. • APN. Your mobile broadband’s access point name (APN). • Network Mode. The network that you want to conect to. •...

  • Page 94: Change The Sim Pin Code

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Enter the PIN code in the Current PIN Code field. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the SIM PIN Code To change the SIM PIN code: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.

  • Page 95: Check The Internet Connection Status

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button. The following information displays: • System Up Time. The time elapsed since the modem router was last restarted. • Port. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following information: Status.

  • Page 96: Check The Mobile Broadband Connection Status

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Click the ADVANCED tab. The ADVANCED Home page displays. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The following information displays: •...
  • Page 97 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router A login window opens. Enter the modem 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. Click the ADVANCED tab.

  • Page 98: View The Mobile Broadband Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router • Domain Name Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses. • RSRP. The reference signal received power. • RSRQ. The reference signal received quality. View the Mobile Broadband Settings If your modem router is connected to a mobile broadband network, you can log in to the modem router and view the mobile broadband settings, such as the APN, PDP type, and network mode.

  • Page 99: View Devices Currently On The Network

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs page shows the following information: • Action. The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed. • Source IP. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. •...

  • Page 100: Monitor Internet Traffictraffic Metering

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select Attached Devices. The Attached Devices page displays devices that are connected to the modem router through Ethernet (using a wired connection) or connected to a WiFi band in the WiFi network.
  • Page 101 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. To control the volume of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: •...

  • Page 102: Manage The Router Configuration File

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router 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 103: Erase The Current Configuration Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Erase the Current Configuration Settings You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings. You might want to do this if you move the modem router to a different network. (See Factory Settings on page 176.) To erase the configuration settings:...

  • Page 104: Remote Access

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Remote Access You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know the router’s WAN IP address to use this feature. For information about remote access using Dynamic DNS, see Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 122.

  • Page 105: Use Remote Access

    Update the Modem Router Firmware on page 89. To download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device, visit NETGEAR.com/genie. For more information about how to set up remote access using the genie app, see the genie app user manual, which is available at downloadcenter.netgear.com/.

  • Page 106: View The Sms Message Inbox

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router View the SMS Message Inbox The inbox summarizes the SMS messages received. To view the inbox: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

  • Page 107: Forward An Sms Message

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Forward an SMS Message To forward an SMS message in your inbox or sent folder: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.

  • Page 108: Delete Sms Messages

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router In the Message field, enter your message. To erase any information you entered in the Message field, click the Clear button. To forward you message, click the Send button. Your message is sent. Delete SMS Messages To delete an SMS message in your inbox or sent folder: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 109: Edit And Send Draft Sms Messages

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Your inbox displays. From the menu, select Draft. The draft SMS messages that you saved display. Edit and Send Draft SMS Messages To edit and send a draft SMS message: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.

  • Page 110: Resend An Unsent Sms Message

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The SMS messages that you sent display. Resend an Unsent SMS Message To resend an unsent SMS message: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.

  • Page 111: The Router

    Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device on page 119 • Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device on page 119 • Safely Remove a USB Storage Device on page 120 For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 112: Usb Device Requirements

    The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the modem router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. 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 113: Map A Usb Device To A Windows Network Drive

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router To connect a USB device: Insert your USB storage drive into a USB port on the modem router. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the modem router. When you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing.

  • Page 114: Access A Storage Device That Is Connected To The Router From A Mac

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select the drive letter to map to the new network folder. Click the Finish button. The USB storage device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified. To connect to the USB storage device as a different user, select the Connect using different credentials check box, click the Finish button, and do the following: Type the user name and password.

  • Page 115: Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine

    By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows computer. Launch ReadySHARE Vault. Use the dashboard or the Backup tab to set up and run your backup.

  • Page 116: Prepare To Back Up A Large Amount Of Data

    Your settings are saved. Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, NETGEAR recommends that you follow this procedure. To prepare to back up a large amount of data: Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer.

  • Page 117: Use Ftp Within The Network

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router If your USB HDD uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB HDD to the modem router. When you connect the USB HDD to the modem router, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing.

  • Page 118: View Or Change Network Folders On A Storage Device

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. Select the FTP check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device You can view or change the network folders on a storage device connected to the modem router.

  • Page 119: Add A Network Folder On A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device You can add network folders on a USB storage device connected to a modem router USB port. To add a network folder: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

  • Page 120: Safely Remove A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. In the Available Network Folders section, select the USB storage device. Click the Edit button. The Edit Network Folder window opens. Change the settings in the fields as needed. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 121 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access USB devices attached to the router’s USB ports when you’re not home. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 122 •...

  • Page 122: Set Up And Manage Dynamic Dns

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router 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. You can use the IP address to access your network remotely, but most people don’t know what their IP addresses are or when this number changes.

  • Page 123: Your Personal Ftp Server

    With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you aren’t home through Dynamic DNS. To set up your FTP server, you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account on page 124.

  • Page 124: Set Up A New Dynamic Dns Account

    On a remote computer with Internet access, you can use FTP to access your router using ftp://yourname.mynetgear.com. Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

  • Page 125: Specify A Dns Account That You Already Created

    Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created If you already created a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR, No-IP, or Dyn, you can set up the modem router to use your account.

  • Page 126: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings

    For a No-IP or Dyn account, in the User Name field, type the user name for your account. For a NETGEAR account at No-IP, in the Email field, type the email address for your account. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your DDNS account.

  • Page 127: Access Usb Storage Devices Through The Internet

    Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD for modem routers lets you remotely access files stored on a USB storage device that is connected to the modem router. Before you can use ReadyCLOUD, you must create a ReadyCLOUD account and register your modem router.

  • Page 128: Register Your Modem Router With Readycloud

    After you create a ReadyCLOUD account, you must register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account. To register your modem router with your ReadyCLOUD account: Visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27323/ and check to see if you router supports ReadyCLOUD. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on the modem router.
  • Page 129 Always On. This change is required for ReadyCLOUD to remotely access the USB storage device. After registration, visit readycloud.netgear.com. Click the Sign In link, enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password, and click the Sign In button.

  • Page 130: Chapter 10 Use The Modem Router As A Media Server

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

  • Page 131: Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings

    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. To specify media server settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 132: Set Up The Router's Itunes Server With Itunes

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router 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 9. Play music on a USB device with iTunes Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With iTunes You can play music from a USB device that is connected to your modem router with iTunes on your Windows or Mac computer using Home Sharing.

  • Page 133: Set Up The Router's Itunes Server With The Remote App

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. Click the Media Server tab. The Media Server (Settings) tab displays. Select the Enable iTunes Server (Music Only) check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. On your Windows or Mac computer, launch iTunes.
  • Page 134 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Launch the Remote app from your iPhone or iPad. Click the Add a Device button. Specify the passcode in the modem router to set up your iTunes server. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your modem router's network.

  • Page 135: Play Media From A Usb Device On Tivo

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Click the Apply button. Enter the passcode. Click the Allow Control button. Your settings are saved. Your iPhone or iPad pairs with the router and the iTunes Server is ready. The router displays in the Remote app.

  • Page 136: Play Videos On Tivo

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Play Videos on TiVo To play videos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. Go to the bottom of the list and select the modem router model. Play Music or View Photos on TiVo To play music or view photos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central >...

  • Page 137: Share A Usb Printer

    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 at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com.

  • Page 138: Install The Printer Driver And Cable The Printer

    The utility works on Windows and Mac computers. To download the utility: Visit NETGEAR.com/readyshare. Click the PRINT - Learn how you can print wirelessly from many devices link. Click one of the following links to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file: •...

  • Page 139: Install The Readyshare Printer Utility

    Select a language from the menu and click the OK button. The USB printer connected to the router displays in the NETGEAR USB Control Center window. Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks the NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer.

  • Page 140: Print Using The Netgear Usb Control Center

    If your document does not print, use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to check the printer status. To release the printer so that all computers on the network can use it, click the Disconnect button.

  • Page 141: View Or Change The Status Of A Printer

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router View or Change the Status of a Printer To view or change the status: Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon The NETGEAR USB Control Center page displays. The Status column shows the status for each device: •...

  • Page 142: Change Netgear Usb Control Center Settings

    The scanner window opens 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. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the printer connection.
  • Page 143 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select Tools > Configuration. The NETGEAR USB Control Center page displays. In the Timeout field, type the number of minutes. The time-out is the number of minutes that a computer holds its connection to the printer when the connection isn’t being used.

  • Page 144: Chapter 12 Customize Internet Traffic Rules For Ports

    Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports 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: • Port Forwarding to a Local Server on page 145 •...

  • Page 145: Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Port Forwarding to a Local Server 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 146: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router If the service that you want to add is not in the menu, create a custom service. See Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service on page 146. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service. Click the Add button.

  • Page 147: Edit A Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Specify the internal ports by one of these methods: • Leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected. • Type the port numbers in the Internal Starting Port field and the Internal Ending Port field. You can enter a port range and fixed ports in one rule.

  • Page 148: Application Example: Make A Local Web Server Public

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page displays. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected.

  • Page 149: Port Triggering

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Your web server at IP address 192.168.1.123 receives the request and sends a reply message to your modem router. Your modem router performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP address and sends the reply through the Internet to the computer or WiFi device that sent the web page request.

  • Page 150: Enable Port Triggering

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Click the Add Service button. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. From the Service User menu, select a user option: • Any (the default) allows any computer on the Internet to use this service. •...
  • Page 151 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page displays.
  • Page 152 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Your router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the IRC server.Your modem router stores the original information, performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source address and port, and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server.
  • Page 153 Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access. The chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up a VPN Connection on page 154 •...

  • Page 154: Set Up A Vpn Connection

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

  • Page 155: Install Openvpn Software

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN page displays. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. If you want to customize the service type and port, we recommend that you change these settings before you install the OpenVPN software.
  • Page 156 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Download and install the Open VPN software on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. Click the Next button. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. Leave the check boxes selected as shown, and click the Next button. Use VPN to Access Your Network...
  • Page 157 In the local area connection list, find the local area connection with the device name TAP-Windows Adapter. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail.

  • Page 158: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router For more information about using OpenVPN on your Windows computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick. Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer You must install this software on each Mac computer that you plan to use for VPN connections to your modem router.

  • Page 159: Install Openvpn Software On An Android Device

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected.

  • Page 160: Use A Vpn Tunnel On Your Windows Computer

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router On your computer, unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and send the files to your Android device. Open the files on your Android device. Open the .ovpn file using the OpenVPN Connect app. For more information about using OpenVPN on your Android device, visit http://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_openvpn.aspx#android.
  • Page 161 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router To open a VPN tunnel: Launch the OpenVPN application with administrator privileges. The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar. You can create a shortcut to the VPN program, then use the shortcut to access the settings and select the run as administrator check box.Then every time you use this shortcut, OpenVPN automatically runs with administrator privileges.

  • Page 162: Use Vpn To Access The Modem Router's Usb Device And Media

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Use VPN to Access the Modem Router’s USB Device and Media To access a USB device and download files: In the Windows file manager, select Network. The network resources display. The ReadySHARE icon is in the Computer section and the remote router icon is in the Media Devices section (if DLNA is enabled in the modem router).

  • Page 163: Set Up Vpn Client Internet Access In The Modem Router

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

  • Page 164: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VNP page displays. Select the Enable VPN Service radio button.
  • Page 165 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED >...

  • Page 166: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information. The chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 167: Quick Tips

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network If you must restart your network, follow this sequence: Turn off and unplug the modem. Turn off the modem router. Plug in the modem and turn it on.

  • Page 168: Standard Led Behavior When The Router Is Powered On

    Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your modem router and securely connected to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the modem router firmware is corrupted. This can happen if a firmware upgrade is interrupted, or if the modem router detects a problem with the firmware.

  • Page 169: Internet Or Ethernet Port Leds Are Off

    Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR modem router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the modem router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router...

  • Page 170: You Cannot Access The Internet

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. You Cannot Access the Internet If you can access your router but not the Internet, check to see if the modem router can obtain an IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP).

  • Page 171: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router If your modem router obtained an IP address, but your computer does not load any web pages from the Internet, it might be for one or more of the following reasons: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses.

  • Page 172: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another page or tab, or your changes are lost. • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. It is possible that the changes occurred, but the old settings might be in the web browser’s cache.

  • Page 173: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Pinging <IP address > with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems might be occuring: •...
  • Page 174 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router that modem. If your ISP does this, configure your modem router to “clone” or “spoof” the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 175: Chapter 15 Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This chapter includes technical information about your modem router. The chapter covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 176 • Technical Specifications on page 177...

  • Page 176: Factory Settings

    Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Factory Settings You can return the modem 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 router for at least seven seconds. The modem router resets and returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table.

  • Page 177: Technical Specifications

    Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput can vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Technical Specifications Table 4. R7100LG router specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols...
  • Page 178 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi LTE Modem Router Table 4. R7100LG router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Electromagnetic emissions EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09) EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1 (2005-11) EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 (2012-09) EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1 (2010-10) EN 55022:2010 +AC:2011, Class B...
  • Page 179 NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 4x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps. 2.4 GHz Performance Mode requires 256 QAM support on the WiFi client.

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