Page 1 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router User Manual Model D7000 July 2015 202-11536-01 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
Page 2 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR webiste.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Change the admin Password................41 Set Up Password Recovery.................42 Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware........43 Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App........43 Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup..........46 Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection...........51...
Page 4 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..........84 Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect...........85 Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection............87 Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection.............89 Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection..............90 Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection..............92 Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection..............94 Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Config...........96...
Page 5 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Chapter 6 Optimize Performance Optimize Traffic with QoS...................160 Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules............161 Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application........161 Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device............163 Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule........165 Remove a QoS Rule..................167 Remove All QoS Rules..................167...
Page 6 View or Change the Status of a Printer..............206 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer........206 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings..........208 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language........208 Specify the Time-out..................209 Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference...........210...
Page 7 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Change the Traffic Statistics Polling Frequency..........248 View or Change a TCP/IP Internet Connection..........249 View or Change a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Connection......250 View Devices Currently on the Network.............251 Manage the Activity Log and Syslog..............252 View the Logs....................253 Specify Which Activities Are Logged.............255 Specify a Syslog Server................255...
Page 8 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Display the Routing Table................294 Reboot the Modem Router from the Web Management Interface....295 Quick Tips for Troubleshooting................295 Troubleshoot with the LEDs................297 Power LED Is Off...................298 Power LED Remains Solid Amber..............298 WiFi LED Is Off....................298 You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router............298 Troubleshoot the Internet Connection..............299 Troubleshoot the DSL Link................299...
Page 9 Stream your stored media files anywhere on the network to DLNA screens. Share your music to Airplay-compatible devices from the USB hard-drive connected to the router. Use the free NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault app to back up your Windows computers to a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk.
Page 10 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps.
Page 11: Unpack Your Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the following items. Figure 1. Package contents for the modem router Table 1. Legend Modem router Antennas (3) Power supply (varies by region) DSL microfilter (varies by region) Ethernet cable Phone cable Your package might contain more items.
Page 12: Top Panel With Leds
Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. NETGEAR recommends that the center antenna be vertical and that you aim the others outward at 45-degree angles, as shown. Top Panel with LEDs The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top panel of the modem router.
Page 13 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Table 2. LED and button descriptions Description • Solid amber. The modem router is starting. Power If the Power LED lights solid amber during any other time, a power-on self-test (POST) failure or device malfunction occurred. For more information, see Power LED Remains Solid Amber on page 298.
Page 14 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Description For more information, see Power LED Is Off on page 298. • Solid white. The modem router detected an Internet connection. Internet • Solid amber. The modem router is not connected to a DSL, cable, or fiber modem, or the modem router did not detect an Internet connection.
Page 15: Back Panel With Ports, Buttons, Connectors, And Switch
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Description • Solid white or solid amber. A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port. • Blinking white or blinking amber. Data is being transmitted over the port. • Off. No powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port. WiFi On/Off button with Pressing this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios on WiFi LED...
Page 16 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Figure 3. Modem router back panel In addition to the three antennas, viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components: • LED Off/On switch. Move the LED Off/On switch to to the Off position to turn off all LEDs, except for the Power LED.
Page 17: Side Panels With Usb Ports
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Ethernet LAN ports. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the modem router to LAN devices. These ports are colored yellow. • DSL port. One RJ-11 DSL port for connecting the modem router to an ADSL or VDSL line. This port is colored gray.
Page 18 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Figure 5. Modem router product label Hardware Overview of the Modem Router...
Page 19 Change the admin Password on page 41 • Set Up Password Recovery on page 42 • Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware on page 43 • Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App on page 43...
Page 20: Chapter 2 Install And Access The Modem Router And Its Network
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 21: Connect To The Modem Router Through An Ethernet Cable
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the modem router’s local area network (LAN). To connect your computer to the modem router with an Ethernet cable: Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
Page 22: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The default WiFi password (also referred to as the network key or passphrase) is also on the product label. Click the Connect button. The device connects to the WiFi network of the modem router. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network while maintaining security.
Page 23: Netgear Genie Automatic Setup Utility
Modem router login. This logs you in to the modem router interface from an Internet browser as admin. NETGEAR genie Automatic Setup Utility You can use the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility during initial installation and setup of your modem router. This utility functions with both types of Internet service that the modem router supports: •...
Page 24: Set Up Your Modem Router For Dsl Service
“I need my DSL service user name and password. Can you help me?” Note If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR services, tell them that you need only your DSL user name and password. You do not need support.
Page 25 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Figure 6. Modem router cabling for DSL service To connect your modem router to a DSL service: Unplug your DSL modem’s power, leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service.
Page 26 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If the modem router is connected to a DSL service, the DSL LED lights white. Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods: • Ethernet cable. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a yellow Ethernet LAN port on the modem router.
Page 27 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays, skip to Step 14. If it does not display, do the following: a. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net. b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
Page 28 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 From the Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the Internet service provider (ISP) that you are using. If your ISP is not in the menu, select Other. Select the Yes radio button.
Page 29 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 (Only if you are using a DSL connection and the following window displays) Specify a full scan to let the Setup Wizard find the PVC protocol. A window might display that asks you if you need the Setup Wizard to do a full scan to find the PVC protocol.
Page 30 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A window might display that states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection. If this window does not display, continue with the next step. Take one of the following actions: •...
Page 31 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A window might display that states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection IP address. • If your ISP assigned you a fixed (static) IP address, do the following: a.
Page 32: Set Up The Modem Router For Cable Or Fiber Service
Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 299. e. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Set Up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service You can install your modem router for cable or fiber (Ethernet WAN) service or for DSL service. If you use a cable or fiber modem, follow the procedure that is described in this section.
Page 33 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Figure 7. Modem router cabling for cable or fiber service To connect your modem router to a cable or fiber service: Unplug your cable or fiber modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service.
Page 34 Launch a web browser. The modem router checks the Internet connection. If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays, skip to Step 12. If it does not display, do the following: a. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net.
Page 35 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 a. Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four Ethernet LAN ports or over WiFi to the modem router. Make sure that the Power LED of the modem router is lit solid white. c.
Page 36 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 When the modem router is connected to the Internet, the Congratulations! window displays, and you successfully completed the setup process. If the Congratulations! window does not display, other windows might display and you might need to provide more information, in which case you must continue with the next step.
Page 37 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Take one of the following actions: • If you did not yet power cycle the modem, do so now: Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service.
Page 38 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • If your ISP assigned you a fixed (static) IP address, do the following: Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next button. c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. d.
Page 39: Log In To The Modem Router After Setup To View Or Change Settings
Read Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 299. e. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings After you set up the modem router for DSL, cable, or fiber service, you can view or change the settings for the modem router by accessing NETGEAR genie.
Page 40: Change The Language
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance.
Page 41: Change The Admin Password
Change the admin Password NETGEAR recommends that you change the default password that you use to log in to the modem router to a more secure password. This is the password that you use to log in to the modem router with the user name admin.
Page 42: Set Up Password Recovery
Your settings are saved. Set Up Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the modem router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser.
Page 43: Let The Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware
Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid white. Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Page 44 Share and stream music or videos. To use the genie app to access the modem router: Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.netgear.com/genie. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Launch the genie app.
Page 45: Chapter 3 Manage The Internet Settings Manually
This chapter describes how you can manage the Internet settings of the modem router manually. Usually, the quickest way to set up the modem router is to allow the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility to detect the Internet connection when you first access the modem router with an Internet browser. These...
Page 46: Use The Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup
Whether you use DSL service or cable or fiber service, you can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your modem router. Note The Setup Wizard is the same as the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility that launches the first time you connect to your modem router. To use the Setup Wizard: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 47 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If you select the No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup page after you click the Next button. For more information, see one of the following sections: • Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 51 •...
Page 48 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A window might display that asks you if you need the Setup Wizard to do a full scan to find the PVC protocol. If this window does not display, continue with the next step. Do the following: a.
Page 49 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • If you did not yet power cycle the modem, do so now: Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. b. If your modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery. c.
Page 50 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • If your ISP assigned you a fixed (static) IP address, do the following: a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next button. c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. d.
Page 51: Manually Set Up An Adsl Internet Connection
Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 299. e. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection You can view or change the modem router’s ADSL Internet connection settings manually. The following sections describe the options that are available to you to manually set up the ADSL Internet connection: •...
Page 52 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 53 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 As an example, the following figure shows the settings that display when you configure an ADSL connection for the Internet interface. Enter the ADSL settings as described in the following table. Field Description Multiplexing Method Select LLC-BASED or VC-BASED, as indicated by your ISP.
Page 54 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Note This setting does not apply to the IPTV interface. Enter a number between 0 and 255 for the virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI), as indicated by your ISP. If your ISP did not provide you with a VPI setting, leave the default setting (8).
Page 55 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description For information about configuring bridge mode, see Enable Bridge Mode for IPTV Devices on page 215. Account Name Enter the account name, as indicated by your ISP. This name might also be called the host name.
Page 56 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description • Enable. NAT is enabled. This is the default setting. Leave this setting if no reason to disable NAT exists. • Disable. NAT is disabled. Router MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address that the modem router uses on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened.
Page 57: Specify An Adsl Connection With A Login Requirement And Pppoa Or Pppoe Service
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 299. Specify an ADSL Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoA or PPPoE Service If you want to manually configure the ADSL connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in and connect to your Internet service.
Page 58 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Internet interface. From the menu above the Enable This Interface check box, leave the default menu selection at Internet. • IPTV interface. From the menu above the Enable This Interface check box, select IPTV. From the Transfer Mode menu, select ADSL(ATM).
Page 59 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Enter the ADSL settings as described in the following table. Field Description Multiplexing Method Select LLC-BASED or VC-BASED, as indicated by your ISP. The multiplexing method can either be virtual circuit (VC) based or logical link control (LLC) based.
Page 60 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Enter a number between 0 and 255 for the virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI), as indicated by your ISP. If your ISP did not provide you with a VPI setting, leave the default setting (8).
Page 61 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description • PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet). Your Internet connection uses PPP over Ethernet. • PPPoA (PPP over ATM). Your Internet connection uses PPP over ATM. Login Enter the login name that you use to log in to your Internet service, as indicated by your ISP.
Page 62 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Internet IP Address or IPTV IP Address (depending on your selection in Step 8) Get Dynamically from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address.Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. Use Static IP Address Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your ISP assigned you for static IP address service.
Page 63: Manually Set Up A Vdsl Internet Connection
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 Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 299. Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection You can view or change the modem router’s VDSL Internet connection settings manually.
Page 64 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 65 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Enter the VDSL settings as described in the following table. Field Description Multiplexing Method These settings are disabled because they do not apply to a VDSL connection. Manage the Internet Settings Manually...
Page 66 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP. A VLAN ID might be required if you subscribe to both Internet service and IPTV service.
Page 67 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description 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 does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the modem router during login, select this option and enter the IP address of your ISP primary DNS server.
Page 68: Specify A Vdsl Connection With A Login Requirement And Pppoe Service
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 Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 299. Specify a VDSL Connection with a Login Requirement and...
Page 69 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The BASIC Home page displays. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays. From the Select Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router. The Select Country menu is not available in all countries and might be masked out. From the Select Internet Service Provider menu, select the Internet service provider (ISP) that you are using.
Page 70 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Enter the VDSL settings as described in the following table. Field Description Multiplexing Method These settings are disabled because they do not apply to a VDSL connection. Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP.
Page 71 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description A VLAN ID might be required if you subscribe to both Internet service and IPTV service. In some unusual situations, a VLAN ID is required for VDSL Internet service. If your ISP did not provide you with a VLAN ID, leave the Use VLANID check box cleared, which is the default setting.
Page 72 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description • Always On. Once the Internet connection is established, it remains active. This is the default setting. • Dial on Demand. When someone attempts to connect to the Internet, the Internet connection is established. When the idle time-out period expires, the Internet connection is terminated.
Page 73: Manually Set Up A Cable Or Fiber Internet Connection
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 Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 299. Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection You can view or change the modem router’s cable or fiber Internet connection settings manually.
Page 74: Specify A Cable Or Fiber Connection Without A Login Requirement
Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference on page 210). If you do not, the DSL settings take precedence over the cable or fiber settings. However, NETGEAR recommends that you connect only the modem that you intend to use for your Internet connection: a DSL modem, cable modem, or fiber modem.
Page 75 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The BASIC Home page displays. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays. From the Select Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router. The Select Country menu is not available in all countries and might be masked out. From the Select Internet Service Provider menu, select the Internet service provider (ISP) that you are using.
Page 76 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Enter the cable or fiber settings as described in the following table. Field Description Transfer Mode These settings are not disabled but do not apply to a cable or fiber connection. You can ignore these settings. DSL Mode Multiplexing Method Unless you changed the physical WAN interface settings so that...
Page 77 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description these settings are not disabled. However, these settings do not apply to a cable or fiber connection and you can ignore them. Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP.
Page 78 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Use IP over ATM (IPoA) These settings are not disabled but do not apply to a cable or fiber connection. You can ignore these settings. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their domain names.
Page 79: Specify A Cable Or Fiber Connection With A Login Requirement And Pppoe Service
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 Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 299. Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection with a Login...
Page 80 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays. From the Select Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router.
Page 81 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Enter the cable or fiber settings as described in the following table. Field Description Transfer Mode These settings are not disabled but do not apply to a cable or fiber connection. You can ignore these settings. DSL Mode Unless you changed the physical WAN interface settings so that the modem Multiplexing Method...
Page 82 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP. A VLAN ID might be required if you subscribe to both Internet service and IPTV service.
Page 83 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description • Always On. Once the Internet connection is established, it remains active. This is the default setting. • Dial on Demand. When someone attempts to connect to the Internet, the Internet connection is established. When the idle time-out period expires, the Internet connection is terminated.
Page 84: Specify An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 299. Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection If you want to use an IPv6 Internet connection, you must specify the settings manually. NETGEAR genie does not detect an IPv6 Internet connection automatically. IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses...
Page 85: Set Up An Ipv6 Connection Through Auto Detect
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Auto Detect. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect on page • 6to4 tunnel. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection on page 87. •...
Page 86 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detection: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi 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 87: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address On LAN.This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s LAN interface.
Page 88 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
Page 89: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Use DHCP Server.The modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN) through a DHCP server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function.
Page 90: Set Up An Ipv6 Fixed Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The IPv6 page displays. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Pass Through. The page adjusts, but no additional fields display. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection A fixed IPv6 connection is based on a static or fixed IPv6 address that your IPv6 ISP gave you.
Page 91 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 that your ISP provided to you. • Default IPv6 Gateway.
Page 92: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Use DHCP Server.The modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN) through a DHCP server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function.
Page 93 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The IPv6 page displays. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP. 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 94: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If your ISP did not give you a specific domain name, you can either leave this field blank or enter 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, enter xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name.
Page 95 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
Page 96: Set Up An Ipv6 Connection Through Auto Config
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 This is usually the name that you use in your email address. For example, if your main mail account is JerAB@ISP.com, you would enter JerAB in this field. Some ISPs (such as Earthlink) require that you use your full email address when you log in.
Page 97 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto-configuration: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 98: Manage The Mtu Size
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address On LAN.This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s LAN interface.
Page 99: Mtu Concepts
“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.
Page 100: Change The Mtu Size
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Application 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. 1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL. Change the MTU Size Warning An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For example, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.
Page 101 Manage the WiFi Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the WiFi network settings of the modem router. The chapter includes the following sections: • Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 102 •...
Page 102: Manage The Basic Wifi Settings And Wifi Security Of The Main Network
17). Note NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you do decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store the note in a safe place where you can easily find it.
Page 103 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings. The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Settings page. Field Description Region Selection Region From the menu, select the region in which the modem router operates.
Page 104 (see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 17). Note NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default SSID. If you must change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field. Channel From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an individual channel.
Page 105 WiFi network of the modem router. Security Options This information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network. Note NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA2- PSK [AES]). Manage the WiFi Network Settings...
Page 106 WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default passphrase. If you must change the passphrase, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the modem router’s WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.
Page 107 (see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 17). Note NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default SSID. If you must change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field. Channel From the Channel menu, select an individual channel. The default channel depends on your selection from the Region menu.
Page 108 WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default passphrase. If you must change the passphrase, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the modem router’s WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.
Page 109: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Enterprise Wifi Security
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description To use this type of security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the modem router’s WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase. •...
Page 110 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 111 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description • WPA [TKIP] +WPA2 [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the modem router’s WiFi network. • WPA2 [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA.
Page 112: Configure Wep Legacy Wifi Security
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password? Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the modem router is capable of speeds of up 300 Mbps).
Page 113 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following types: • Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication. • Shared Key. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryption key size: •...
Page 114: Use Wps To Add A Device To The Wifi Network
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F). The key values are not case-sensitive. To join the modem router’s WiFi network, a user must enter the key value for the key that you specified in Step 12 as the active key.
Page 115 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To let a WiFi device join the modem router’s main WiFi network using WPS with the push button method: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 116: Use Wps With The Pin Method
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 After the modem router establishes a WPS connection, the WiFi LED lights solid white and the Add WPS Client page displays a confirmation message. To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the modem router’s main WiFi network, select BASIC >...
Page 117: Manage The Basic Wifi Settings And Wifi Security Of The Guest Network
• 2.4 GHz band. NETGEAR_Guest1 • 5 GHz band. NETGEAR-5G_Guest1 By default, these networks are configured as open networks without security but are disabled. You can enable one or both networks. You can also change the SSIDs for these networks.
Page 118 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To set up a guest network: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 119 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Enable the guest network and configure its WiFi settings as described in the following table. Field Description Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) Name (SSID) The SSID is the 2.4 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays, which is NETGEAR_Guest1.
Page 120 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description To change the SSID in the 2.4 GHz WiFi band for the guest WiFi network, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field. Channel This field is of an informational nature and shows the channel that is configured in the 2.4 GHz band for the main WiFi network.
Page 121 The SSID is the 5 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays, which is NETGEAR-5G_Guest1. To change the SSID in the 5 GHz WiFi band for the guest WiFi network, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.
Page 122 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description network. You cannot change the mode in the 5 GHz band for the guest WiFi network. Enable Guest Network By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To enable the guest WiFi network for the 5 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box.
Page 123: Control The Wifi Radios
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description To use WPA + WPA2 security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase. •...
Page 124: Use The Wifi On/Off Button
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Use the WiFi On/Off Button To turn the WiFi radios off and on with the WiFi On/Off button: • Press the WiFi On/Off button on the top panel of the modem router for two seconds. If you turned off the WiFi radios, the 2.4 GHz WiFi LED, 5 GHz WiFi LED, WiFi LED, and WPS LED turn off.
Page 125: Set Up A Wifi Schedule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Do one of the following in the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, Advanced Wireless Settings (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section, or both sections: • Turn off the radio. Clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box. Tthe 2.4 GHz WiFi LED, 5 GHz WiFi LED, WiFi LED, and WPS LED turn off.
Page 126 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Note You can set up a WiFi schedule only if the modem router is connected to the Internet and synchronized its internal clock with a time server on the Internet. For more information about whether the modem router synchronized its clock, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules...
Page 127: Manage The Wps Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal and specify whether the schedule is recurrent. Click the Apply button. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays.
Page 128 Keep Existing Wireless Settings check boxes. By default, both Keep Existing Wireless Settings check boxes are selected. NETGEAR recommends that you leave these check boxes selected. If you clear a check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the modem router, the modem router's associated WiFi settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and passphrase.
Page 129: Manage Advanced Wifi Features
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Your settings are saved. Manage Advanced WiFi Features For most WiFi networks, the advanced WiFi features work fine and you do not need to change the settings. If you want to change the WiFi settings of the modem router’s main network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
Page 130 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Enter the settings as described in the following table. The descriptions in the table (not the settings onscreen) apply to both the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section and the Advanced Wireless Settings (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section, except where noted.
Page 131: Use The Modem Router As A Wifi Access Point
Long Preamble) are reserved for WiFi testing and advanced configuration only. Preamble Mode Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the modem router unexpectedly.
Page 132 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. 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.
Page 133 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Note To avoid interference with other routers or gateways on 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 modem router only for WiFi client access.
Page 134 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 135 • Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 136 •...
Page 135: Chapter 5 Control Access To The Internet
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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. To set up Parental Controls: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 136: Allow Or Block Access To Your Network
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. Select a radio button as follows: • If you already own an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. •...
Page 137 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 138 Allow all new devices to connect. With this setting, if you add a new device, it can access your network. You do not need to enter its MAC address on this screen. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this radio button selected.
Page 139: Manage Network Access Control Lists
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Your settings are saved. Manage Network Access Control Lists You can use access control to block or allow access to your network. An access control list (ACL) functions with the MAC addresses of wired and WiFi devices that can either access your entire network or are blocked from accessing your entire network.
Page 140 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not connected but allowed to access the network. To add a device to the allowed list, do the following: a.
Page 141: Add Devices To Or Remove Them From The Blocked List
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Your settings are saved. Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List If you set up an access list that allows all new devices to access your network but you want to block some devices from accessing your network, you must specify the devices that you want to block.
Page 142 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not connected and blocked from accessing the network. To add a device to the blocked list, do the following: a.
Page 143: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Your settings are saved. Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites You can block keywords and domains (websites) to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. By default, keyword blocking is disabled and no domains are blocked. Set Up Blocking You can set up blocking of specific keywords and domains to occur continuously or according to a schedule.
Page 144 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Specify a keyword blocking option: • Per Schedule. Use keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 154.
Page 145: Remove A Keyword Or Domain From The Blocked List
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The keyword list supports up to 32 entries. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 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: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 146: Specify A Trusted Computer
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays.
Page 147: Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules For Services And Applications
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites check box. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address of the trusted device. The first three octets of the IP address are automatically populated and depend on the IP address that is assigned to the modem router on the LAN Setup screen.
Page 148: Add An Outbound Firewall Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 For information about blocking specific keywords, URLs, or sites, see Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites on page 143. This type of blocking is another aspect of the outbound firewall. For information about inbound firewall rules, see Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering on page 276.
Page 149 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 154. • Always. Use keyword blocking continuously. Below the Service Table, click the Add button. From the Service Type menu, select service or application to be covered by this rule.
Page 150: Add An Outbound Firewall Rule For A Custom Service Or Application
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The new rule is added to the Service Table on the Block Services page. Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application The modem router lists many default services and applications that you can use in outbound rules. If the service or application is not predefined, you can specify a custom service or application in an outbound rule.
Page 151 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Per Schedule. Use keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 154. • Always.
Page 152: Change An Outbound Firewall Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 By default, the All IP Addresses radio button is selected. Click the Add button. The new rule is added to the Service Table on the Block Services page. Change an Outbound Firewall Rule You can change an existing outbound firewall rule.
Page 153: Remove An Outbound Firewall Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The Block Services Setup page displays. Change the settings. For more information about the settings, see Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application on page 150. Click the Accept button. Your settings are saved.
Page 154: Set Up A Schedule For Keyword Blocking And Outbound Firewall Rules
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 In the Service Table, select the radio button for the rule. Click the Delete button. The rule is removed from the Service Table. Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules You can set up a schedule that you can apply to keyword blocking (see Use Keywords to Block Internet...
Page 155 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. 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 156: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Note If the modem router synchronized its internal clock with a time server on the Internet and you selected the correct time zone, the Current Time field displays the correct date and time. Click the Apply button.
Page 157 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select the Turn Email Notification On check box. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Send alerts and logs through e-mail Your Outgoing Mail Server Enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com).
Page 158 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description My mail server requires authentication If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select this check box and specify the following settings: • In the User Name field, enter the user name for the outgoing email server.
Page 159: Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
Optimize Performance This chapter describes how you can optimize the modem router’s performance and manage the traffic flows through the modem router. The chapter contains the following sections: • Optimize Traffic with QoS on page 160 • Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules on page 161 •...
Page 160: Optimize Traffic With Qos
Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules on page 161). NETGEAR recommends that you enable QoS if you use streaming Internet. However, when QoS assigns a high priority to streaming video, it also assigns lower priority to the rest of your Internet traffic. That means that other tasks such as downloading content from the Internet take longer.
Page 161: Manage Default And Custom Qos Rules
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If you did not add any custom rules or change priorities, the QoS rules table displays the default QoS rules and their default priority queues, from the highest queue (the leftmost column) to the lowest priority (the rightmost column).
Page 162 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To add a custom QoS rule for a service or application: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
Page 163: Add A Custom Qos Rule For A Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Specify a new QoS rule for a service or application as described in the following table. Field Description QoS Policy for Enter a name for the QoS rule. Priority Select the priority (Highest, High, Normal, or Low) that must be assigned to the service or application.
Page 164 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To add a QoS rule for a device: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin.
Page 165: Change A Qos Rule Or Change The Priority For A Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Either select the radio button for a device in the MAC Device List to complete the fields automatically (by default, each device is assigned a normal priority) or specify the settings for the device as described in the following table.
Page 166 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 167: Remove A Qos Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 For more information about the settings, see Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application page 161 or Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device on page 163. On the QoS - Priority Rules page, click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Page 168: Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To remove all QoS rules: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin.
Page 169: Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality Of Service
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. To find out what uplink bandwidth your Internet connection supports, click the Speedtest button. The speed test checks your uplink bandwidth and the supported uplink bandwidth displays. In the Uplink bandwidth Maximum field, enter the maximum uplink bandwidth that you want to specify.
Page 170: Manage Implicit Beamforming
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video. WMM QoS is automatically enabled for the modem router. In some circumstances you might want to disable WMM.
Page 171: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The modem router uses explicit and implicit beamforming to improve WiFi performance. Explicit beamforming requires the devices to support beamforming. (Typically, 802.11ac devices support beamforming.) Implicit beamforming means that the modem router supports beamforming even with devices that do not support beamforming.
Page 172 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance, keep UPnP enabled, which it is by default. To manage Universal Plug and Play: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 173: Usb Device Requirements
186 • Approve USB Devices on page 188 • Safely Remove a USB Device on page 189 • Use the Modem Router as a Media Server on page 190 Note For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare.
Page 174: Connect A Usb Device To The Modem Router
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 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 device.
Page 175: Access A Storage Device Connected To The Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Figure 8. USB port on the modem router To connect a USB device: Connect your USB storage device to one of the USB ports on the modem router. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the modem router.
Page 176: Access The Device From A Mac
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 When you connect the storage device to the modem router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before the storage device is ready for sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
Page 177: Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine
Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac NETGEAR recommends that you use a new USB HDD or format your old USB disk to do the Time Machine backup for the first time. Use a blank partition to prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine.
Page 178: 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 179: Manage Access To A Storage Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac on page 177. If you plan to back up a large amount of data, see Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data page 178.
Page 180 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 181 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 By default, the name is WORKGROUP. The name works only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the workgroup name is displayed here.
Page 182: Enable Ftp Access Within Your Network
193), you can also type a URL domain name. For example, if your domain name is MyName and you use the NETGEAR DDNS server, you can type ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com to access the USB device over the Internet and download or upload files.
Page 183: View Network Folders On A Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router. Select the FTP check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. View Network Folders on a Device You can view or change the network folders on a USB storage device connected to the modem router. To view network folders: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 184: Add A Network Folder On A Storage Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router. The Available Networks Folder section shows the following settings: • Share Name. The default share name is USB_Storage. • Read Access and Write Access. The permissions and access controls on the network folder. All–no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder.
Page 185 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE. The USB Storage (Basic Settings) page displays. By default, the Basic radio button is selected. Click the Edit button.
Page 186: Change A Network Folder, Including Read And Write Access, On A Usb Drive
From the USB Device menu, select the USB drive. Note NETGEAR recommends that you do not attach more than one drive to each USB port (for example, through a USB hub). Click the Browse button and in the Folder field, select the folder.
Page 187 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router. In the Available Network Folders table, select a device. Click the Edit button. Change the settings in the fields as needed. For more information about the settings, see Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device on page 184.
Page 188: Approve Usb Devices
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The pop-up window closes. Approve USB Devices For more security, you can set up the modem router to share only USB devices that you approve. To allow only approved USB devices to connect to the modem router and specify which USB devices are approved: Make sure that the USB device or devices that you want to approve are attached to the modem router.
Page 189: Safely Remove A Usb Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 In the Available USB Devices table, select the USB device that you want to approve. Click the Add button. The USB device is added to the Approved USB Devices table. To approve another USB device that is already attached to the modem router, repeat Step 10 and Step 11.
Page 190: Use The Modem Router As A Media Server
Use the Modem Router as a Media Server The modem router can function 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. Enable the Media Server By default, the media server is not enabled.
Page 191 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To enable the media server and specify its name: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin.
Page 192: Rescan The Media Files For Content
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Your settings are saved. Rescan the Media Files for Content When new media files are added, the modem router scans for content automatically. You can also rescan the media files for content. To rescan the media files for content: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 193: Chapter 8 Manage Dynamic Dns And Access Storage Devices Through The
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 modem router when you are not home. If you know the IP address of the modem router (and the IP address did not change), you can also access the USB storage device by using the IP address.
Page 194: Your Personal Ftp Server
With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you are not 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 194).
Page 195 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.
Page 196: 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 197: Access Storage Devices Through The Internet
For a No-IP or Dyn account, in the User Name field, enter the user name for your account. • For a NETGEAR account, in the Email field, enter the email address for your account. In the Password (6~32 characters) field, enter the password for your DDNS account.
Page 198: Set Up Ftp Access Through The Internet
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To access devices from a remote computer: Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network. Connect to your modem router on your home network: • To connect with Dynamic DNS, type the DNS name. For more information about Dynamic DNS, see Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 193.
Page 199 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet If you attach a storage device to the modem router, you can access the storage device from your network (see Enable FTP Access Within Your Network on page 182).
Page 200: Use Ftp To Access Storage Devices Through The Internet
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router. Select the FTP (via internet) check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. To limit access to the admin user, do the following: a.
Page 201 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • To download a file from a storage device connected to the modem router, launch a web browser. • To upload a file to a storage device connected to the modem router, launch an FTP client such as Filezilla.
Page 202: Share A Usb Printer
Use the Shared Printer on page 205 • View or Change the Status of a Printer on page 206 • Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer on page 206 • Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings on page 208...
Page 203: Install The Printer Driver And Cable The Printer
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility You must install the ReadySHARE Printer utility on each computer that will share the printer. After you install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on your computer. To install the utility: If necessary, unzip the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file.
Page 204 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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. Select a language from the list and click the OK button.
Page 205: Use The Shared Printer
If another computer is already connected to the printer, your print job goes into a queue to wait to be printed. If your document does not print, use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to check the status. Share a USB Printer...
Page 206: View Or Change The Status Of A Printer
206. View or Change the Status of a Printer To view or change the status: Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The Status column shows the status for each device: • Available. No print jobs are in progress. You can use the USB printer from any computer in the network.
Page 207 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer: Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . Make sure that the printer status shows as Available. Click the Network Scanner button.
Page 208: Change Netgear Usb Control Center Settings
The scanner screen 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. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the printer connection.
Page 209: Specify The Time-Out
The Control Center - Configuration page displays. From the Language menu, select a language. Click the OK button. The next time NETGEAR USB Control Center starts, the language changes. Specify the Time-out To specify the time-out: Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon .
Page 210: Change The Physical Wan Connection Preference
Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the WAN and LAN network settings of the modem router. The chapter includes the following sections: • Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference on page 210 •...
Page 211: Manage The Wan And Lan Network Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference The modem router can autodetect the type of WAN connection. However, you can also set the WAN connection preference manually to either the DSL port or the Ethernet WAN port. Note The modem router does not support load balancing over DSL and Ethernet WAN interfaces.
Page 212: Enable And Configure A Vlan
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Enable and Configure a VLAN A network of computers and devices can behave as if they were connected to the same network even though they might actually be physically on different segments of a LAN. Virtual LANs (VLANs) are configured through software rather than hardware, which makes them very flexible.
Page 213 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Configure a VLAN for the virtual Internet interface: a. Make sure that Internet is selected from the menu above the Enable This Interface check box and that the Enable This Interface check box is selected for the virtual Internet interface (it is by default).
Page 214 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The previous figure shows only the top of the Internet Setup page. Configure a VLAN for the virtual IPTV interface: a. Make sure that the Enable This Interface check box is selected for the virtual IPTV interface. If you already enabled and configured the virtual IPTV interface, the check box is selected.
Page 215: Enable Bridge Mode For Iptv Devices
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Enable Bridge Mode for IPTV Devices Some devices, such as an IPTV, cannot function behind the modem router’s network address translation (NAT) service or firewall. Based on what your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for the device to connect to the ISP’s network directly, you can enable the bridge between the device and the modem router’s IPTV virtual interface.
Page 216: Manage The Wan Security Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Make sure that the Enable This Interface check box is selected for the virtual IPTV interface. If you already enabled and configured the virtual IPTV interface, the check box is selected. Select the Bridge Mode check box. By default, the LAN 4 port is bound to the virtual IPTV interface and the Enable IPTV on LAN4 check box is automatically selected.
Page 217: Set Up A Default Dmz Server
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To change the default WAN security settings: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin.
Page 218: Manage Nat Filtering
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To set up a default DMZ server: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 219: Manage The Sip Application-Level Gateway
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Secured. Provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. By default, the Secured radio button is selected. •...
Page 220 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • LAN IP address. 192.168.0.1 (this is the same as www.routerlogin.net and www.routerlogin.com) • Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0 These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications.
Page 221: Manage The Router Information Protocol Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 In the IP Address field, enter the LAN IP address for the modem router. In the IP Subnet Mask, enter the LAN subnet mask for the modem router. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Page 222: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 223: Change A Reserved Ip Address
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To reserve an IP address: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin.
Page 224: Remove A Reserved Ip Address Entry
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 225: Change The Modem Router's Device Name
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The address entry is removed. Change the Modem Router’s Device Name The modem router’s device name is D6100. This device name displays in a file manager when you browse your network. To change the modem router’s device name: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 226 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • An IP address from the range that you define • Subnet mask • Gateway IP address (the modem router’s LAN IP address) • DNS server IP address (the modem router’s LAN IP address) To specify the pool of IP addresses that the modem router assigns: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 227: Disable The Built-In Dhcp Server
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 This check box is selected by default. Specify the range of IP addresses that the modem router assigns: • In the Single/Start IP Address field, enter the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router.
Page 228: Set Up And Manage Custom Static Routes
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The LAN Setup page displays. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes Static routes provide detailed routing information to your modem router. Typically, you do not need to add static routes.
Page 229 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays.
Page 230: Change A Static Route
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the gateway. The IP address of the gateway must be on the same LAN segment as the modem router. Metric Enter a number from 1 through 15. This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination.
Page 231: Remove A Static Route
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 For more information about the settings, see Set Up a Static Route on page 228. Click the Apply button. The route is updated in the table on the Static Routes page. Remove a Static Route You can remove an existing static route that you no longer need.
Page 232 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining your modem router and monitor the network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the Firmware of the Modem Router on page 233 •...
Page 233: Update The Firmware Of The Modem Router
You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the modem router to the new firmware. You can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, and update the modem router to the new firmware.
Page 234: Manually Upload New Firmware And Update The Modem Router
To download new firmware manually and update your modem router: Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com, locate the support page for your product, and download the new firmware. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the modem router after updating.
Page 235: Manage The Configuration File Of The Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The Firmware Update page displays. Locate and select the firmware file on your computer: a. Click the Browse button. b. Navigate to the firmware file. The file ends in .img. An example of a firmware file name is D7000-V1.0.0.14_1.01.img. c.
Page 236: Restore The Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To back up the modem router’s configuration settings: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin.
Page 237: Recover The Admin Password
Power LED turns solid white. Recover the admin Password NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the modem router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser.
Page 238: Return The Modem Router To Its Factory Default Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. With your recovered password, log in to the modem router. Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made to the modem router settings or you move the modem router to a different network), you might want to erase the configuration and reset it to factory default settings.
Page 239: Erase The Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for at least five seconds. Release the Reset button. The Power LED starts blinking amber and the configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the reset is complete, the modem router reboots.
Page 240: View The Status And Statistics Of The Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To erase the settings: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin.
Page 241 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 242 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic...
Page 243 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The information onscreen uses the following color coding: • A green flag indicates that the cable connection or Internet connection is fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. •...
Page 244 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description • Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service on page 24 • Set Up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service on page 32 • Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 51 •...
Page 245 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Wireless AP Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network is enabled. Broadcast Name Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network broadcasts its SSID. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Displays whether the modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings when you use WPS to connect a device to the 2.4 GHz band of the main network:...
Page 246 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Wi-Fi Protected Setup Displays whether the modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings when you use WPS to connect a device to the 5 GHz band of the main network: •...
Page 247: View The Traffic Statistics
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description Wireless AP Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network is enabled. Broadcast Name Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the guest network broadcasts its SSID. Allow guest to access My Local Displays whether users of the 5 GHz band of the guest network Network are allowed to access the main network.
Page 248: Change The Traffic Statistics Polling Frequency
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field or Column Description Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet over Ethernet) port, LAN (Ethernet) ports, WLAN b/g/n port, and WLAN a/n/ac port. For each port, the screen displays the information that is described in this table. Status The link status of the port.
Page 249: View Or Change A Tcp/Ip Internet Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To change the traffic statistics polling frequency or stop polling: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
Page 250: View Or Change A Pppoe Or Pppoa Internet Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home. The ADVANCED Home page displays. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The Connection Status pop-up window opens. The fields that display depend on the type of Internet connection.
Page 251: View Devices Currently On The Network
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home. The ADVANCED Home page displays. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button.
Page 252: Manage The Activity Log And Syslog
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To display the wired and WiFi devices: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin.
Page 253: View The Logs
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 View the Logs To manage which activities are logged and view the log: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi 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 254 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The Logs page shows the following information: • Action. The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed. • Source. The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, or website for this log entry.
Page 255: Specify Which Activities Are Logged
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The modem router emails the logs to the address that you specified (see Set Up Security Event Email Notifications on page 156). 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.
Page 256: Monitor And Meter Internet Traffic
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs page displays.
Page 257: View The Traffic Statistics And Traffic Status
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
Page 258 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To view the traffic statistics and status of the traffic meter: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
Page 259: Restrict Internet Traffic By Volume
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The Traffic Status pop-up window displays. Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume You can record and restrict the traffic by volume in MB. This is useful when your ISP measures your traffic in volume. To record and restrict the Internet traffic by volume: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 260 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. Select the Traffic volume control by radio button. From the corresponding menu, select an option: • Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only. •...
Page 261: Restrict Internet Traffic By Connection Time
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • Turn the Internet LED to flashing white/amber. This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is reached, the Internet LED blinks alternating white and amber. • Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
Page 262 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. Select the Connection time control radio button. Note The modem router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to select the Connection time control radio button.
Page 263: Unblock The Traffic Meter After The Traffic Limit Is Reached
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 This setting is optional. The modem router issues a warning when the balance falls under the number of minutes that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued. Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached: •...
Page 264: Manage The Modem Router Remotely
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Your settings are saved and the modem router restarts. Manage the Modem Router Remotely The remote management feature lets you access your modem router securely over the Internet to view or change its settings. You need to know the modem router’s WAN IP address to use this feature. For information about a different type of remote access, that is, remote access using Dynamic DNS, see Access Storage Devices Through the Internet on page 197.
Page 265 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the modem router’s remote management: Note For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. Select one of the following radio buttons and configure the options accordingly: •...
Page 266: Configure The Modem Router As A Dsl Modem Only
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select the Everyone radio button. This radio button is selected by default. Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface. The default is 8443, which is a common alternate for HTTPS.
Page 267: Chapter 12 Use Vpn To Access Your Network
Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your modem 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 268 •...
Page 268: 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 269: Install Openvpn Software On Your Computer
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. If you want to customize the service type and port, NETGEAR recommends that you change these settings before you install the OpenVPN software.
Page 270 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Leave the check boxes selected as shown in the previous figure, and click the Next button. To specify the destination folder, click the Browse button, select a destination folder, and click the Next button.
Page 271: Use A Vpn Tunnel
In the local area connection list, find the local area connection with the device name TAP-Windows Adapter. c. 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 272: Use Vpn To Access The Modem Router's Usb Device And Media
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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. Right-click the OpenVPN icon.
Page 273: Use Vpn To Access Your Internet Service At Home
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The network resources display. The ReadySHARE icon is in the Computer section and the remote ReadyDLNA: D7000 icon is in the Media Devices section (if DLNA is enabled in the modem router). If the icons do not display, click the Refresh button to update the page.
Page 274: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Modem Router
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 When you access the Internet with the VPN connection, instead of using a local Internet service, you use the Internet service from your home network. Note By default, the Auto radio button is selected. The Auto option uses an automatic detection system that enables VPN access only for necessary services and sites and might not include full Internet access.
Page 275: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Your settings are saved. Click For Windows or For Non Windows button and download the configuration files for your VPN clients. Unzip the configuration files and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your device.
Page 276: Chapter 13 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 for services and applications. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
Page 277: Forward Incoming Traffic For A Default Service Or Application
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications If a server is part of your network, 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 278: Add A Port Forwarding Rule With A Custom Service Or Application
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. From the Service Name menu, select the service or application. If the service or application that you want to add is not in the list, create a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application (see Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application on page 278).
Page 279 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays.
Page 280: Change A Port Forwarding Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description • Leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected. • In the Internal Port Range field, enter one or more port number, one or more ranges of port numbers, or a combination of both. Divide ports and port ranges by commas.
Page 281: Remove A Port Forwarding Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The previous figure shows two custom port forwarding rules. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. In the table, select the radio button next to the service or application name. Click the Edit Service button.
Page 282: Application Example: Make A Local Web Server Public
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The previous figure shows two custom port forwarding rules.
Page 283: How The Modem Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 In this example, your modem router always gives your web server an IP address of 192.168.0.33. On the Port Forwarding / Port Triggering screen, configure the modem router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192.168.0.33.
Page 284: Add A Port Triggering Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range of ports to a single local computer. Port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer when needed and close the ports when they are no longer needed.
Page 285 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Click the Add Service button. Specify a new port triggering rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table. Field Description Service Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application. Service User From the Service User menu, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer:...
Page 286: Change A Port Triggering Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Field Description • Any. This is the default setting and allows any computer on the Internet to use this service. • Single address. Restricts the service to a particular computer. Service Type Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application.
Page 287: Remove A Port Triggering Rule
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The previous figure shows two port triggering rules. In the Port Triggering Portmap Table, select the radio button next to the service or application name.
Page 288: Specify The Time-Out For Port Triggering
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 289: Disable Port Triggering
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 To specify the time-out for port triggering: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin.
Page 290: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The port triggering settings display. Select the Disable Port Triggering check box.
Page 291 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 router restores the original address information replaced by NAT and sends this reply message to your computer. When your modem router receives the incoming message to destination port 113, it checks its session table and finds an active session for port 113 associated with your computer.
Page 292: Perform Diagnostics
Diagnostics and 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.
Page 293: Perform A Dns Lookup
Select ADVANCED > Administration > Diagnostics. The Diagnostics page displays. In the Internet Name field, enter the server’s host name such as www.netgear.com. Click the Lookup button. The results of the lookup display in the IP address and DNS Server fields.
Page 294: Display The Routing Table
The Diagnostics - Ping page displays the results of the ping test. To return to the Diagnostics page, click the Back button. Display the Routing Table Displaying the modem router’s internal routing table can assist you or NETGEAR technical support in diagnosing routing problems. To display the routing table: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 295: Reboot The Modem Router From The Web Management Interface
Reboot the Modem Router from the Web Management Interface You or NETGEAR technical support can reboot the modem router from the web management interface, either locally or remotely, for example, when the modem router seems to be unstable or is not operating normally.
Page 296 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Problem Possible Solution Turn off and unplug the DSL, cable, or fiber modem. Turn off the modem router. Plug in the DSL, cable, or fiber modem and turn it on. Wait two minutes. Turn on the modem router and wait two minutes.
Page 297: Troubleshoot With The Leds
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Problem Possible Solution network, you must enter the network name and the WiFi password. For more information about the SSID broadcast, see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 102.
Page 298: Power Led Is Off
• Make sure that you are using the 12 VDC 3.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. If the error persists, a hardware problem might exist. For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support.
Page 299: Troubleshoot The Internet Connection
If you are attempting to set up your modem router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the modem router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the modem router cannot convert DSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration.
Page 300: Dsl Led Is Blinking White
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 DSL LED Is Blinking White If the DSL LED is blinking white , your modem router is attempting to make a DSL connection with the service provider. If the modem router establishes a DSL connection, the DSL LED turns solid white. This connection process generally lasts several minutes.
Page 301 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 static IP address, the modem router requests an IP address from the ISP. You can determine whether the request was successful using the web management interface. To check the Internet IP address: Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 302: Verify The Pppoe Or Pppoa Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 51 • • Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection on page 63 Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection on page 73 •...
Page 303: Reestablish The Pppoe Or Pppoa Connection
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Specify an ADSL Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoA or PPPoE Service on page 57 • • Specify a VDSL Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoE Service on page 68 Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoE Service on page 79 •...
Page 304: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your modem router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, it might be for one of the following reasons: •...
Page 305: Troubleshoot Your Network Using The Ping Utility
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 If not, check the WiFi LED on the top of the modem router. If this LED is off, both WiFi radios might be disabled. For more information about the WiFi radios, see Control the WiFi Radios on page 123.
Page 306: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 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 occurring: Wrong physical connections • For a wired connection, make sure that the numbered LAN port LED is lit for the port to which you are connected.
Page 307 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 modem. In this case, configure your modem router to clone or spoof the MAC address from the authorized computer. For more information, see one of the following sections: • Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 51 •...
Page 308: Chapter 15 Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 309 • Technical Specifications on page 311...
Page 309: Factory Settings
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Factory Settings You can reset the modem router to the factory default settings that are shown in the following table. For more information about resetting the modem router to its factory settings, see Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 238.
Page 310 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Feature Default Behavior • North America: Pacific Standard Time Time zone • Europe: GMT • Other continents: Varies by region Time adjusted for daylight saving time Enabled Main WiFi network WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See product label...
Page 311: Technical Specifications
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Feature Default Behavior • 2.4 GHz band: NETGEAR_Guest1 SSID name • 5 GHz band: NETGEAR-5G_Guest1 Security None (open network) Allow guests to access main network Disabled General WiFi settings Radio transmission power...
Page 312 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Feature Description • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input Power adapter • UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input • Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input • All regions: 12V @ 3.5A output Dimensions Dimensions: 285 x 185 x 50 mm (11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 in.) Weight Weight: 750 g (1.65 lb)
Page 313 Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000 Feature Description • 2.4 GHz band Operating frequency range • US: 2.412–2.462 GHz • Europe: 2.412–2.472 GHz • Australia: 2.412–2.472 GHz • Japan: 2.412–2.472 GHz • 5 GHz band • US: 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz •...

NETGEAR Nighthawk D7000 User Manual

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router

Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

Position Your Modem Router

Connect to the Modem Router

Set up Your Modem Router for DSL Service

Set up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service

Change the Language

Change the Admin Password

Set up Password Recovery

Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware

Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR Genie App

Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually

Chapter 4 Manage the Wifi Network Settings

Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network

Control the Wifi Radios

Set up a Wifi Schedule

Manage the WPS Settings

Manage Advanced Wifi Features

Use the Modem Router as a Wifi Access Point

Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet

Set up Parental Controls

Allow or Block Access to Your Network

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications

Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules

Set up Security Event Email Notifications

Chapter 6 Optimize Performance

Chapter 7 Share a Storage Device

Connect a USB Device to the Modem Router

Access a Storage Device Connected to the Modem Router

Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault

Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine

Manage Access to a Storage Device

Enable FTP Access Within Your Network

View Network Folders on a Device

Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device

Approve USB Devices

Safely Remove a USB Device

Use the Modem Router as a Media Server

Chapter 8 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the

Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer

Download the Readyshare Printer Utility

Install the Readyshare Printer Utility

Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer

Use the Shared Printer

View or Change the Status of a Printer

Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer

Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings

Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

Enable and Configure a VLAN

Enable Bridge Mode for IPTV Devices

Manage the WAN Security Settings

Set up a Default DMZ Server

Manage NAT Filtering

Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway

Manage the Modem Router's LAN IP Address Settings

Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings

Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses

Change the Modem Router's Device Name

Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool

Disable the Built-In DHCP Server

Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes

Chapter 11 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic

Update the Firmware of the Modem Router

Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router

Recover the Admin Password

Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings

View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router

View Devices Currently on the Network

Manage the Activity Log and Syslog

Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic

Manage the Modem Router Remotely

Configure the Modem Router as a DSL Modem Only

Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your Network

Chapter 13 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

Chapter 14 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Chapter 15 Supplemental Information

Quick Links

Troubleshooting