NETGEAR R6900P User Manual page 4

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P
MTU Concepts................................................................................................43
Change the MTU Size.....................................................................................44
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance
Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management...............................46
Enable Dynamic QoS......................................................................................46
Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update................................46
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play.................................47
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service.......................................................48
Enable or Disable Smart Connect........................................................................49
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
Set Up Parental Controls.....................................................................................51
Allow or Block Access to Your Network................................................................52
Enable and Manage Network Access Control.................................................52
Manage Network Access Control Lists...........................................................54
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List............................54
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List............................56
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites..................................................................57
Set Up Blocking...............................................................................................57
Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List....................................59
Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List............................59
Specify a Trusted Computer............................................................................60
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications............61
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule......................................................................61
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application.............63
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule................................................................65
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule................................................................66
Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules.............66
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications...........................................................68
Chapter 6 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
USB Device Requirements..................................................................................71
Connect a USB Device to the Router...................................................................71
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router.............................................72
Access the Storage Device From a Windows-Based Computer.....................72
Access the Storage Device From a Mac.........................................................72
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive.................................................73
Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault.....................................73
Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine......................................................74
Set Up a Storage Device on a Mac.................................................................74
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data..................................................75
Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a Storage Device...................................75
Manage Access to a Storage Device...................................................................76
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network.............................................................79
View Network Folders on a Device......................................................................80
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device.........................................................81
Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive....83
4