Page 1 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router User Manual Model D7800 September 2015 202-11572-01 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Change the admin Password................40 Set Up Password Recovery.................41 Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware........42 Access the Modem Router With the NETGEAR genie App.........42 Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup..........45 Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection...........50...
Page 4 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection With a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service......................77 Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection..............80 IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..........80 Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect...........81 Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection............83 Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection.............85 Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection..............85...
Page 5 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Chapter 6 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management......140 Enable Dynamic QoS..................140 Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update......141 Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database..........143 Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics............143 Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service.............144 Manage Beamforming..................146 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play......146...
Page 6 View or Change the Status of a Printer..............187 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer........187 Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings........189 Turn Off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center....189 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language........190 Specify the Time-Out..................190 Chapter 11 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference...........192...
Page 7 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Modem Router....218 Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router........219 Back Up the Settings..................219 Restore the Settings..................220 Recover the admin Password................221 Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings.........221 Use the Reset Button..................222 Erase the Settings..................222 Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs..............223...
Page 8 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Chapter 15 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications..268 Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application.......268 Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application....269 Change a Port Forwarding Rule..............271 Remove a Port Forwarding Rule..............272 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public........272...
Page 9 WiFi coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1733 Mbps is approximately 4x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps.
Page 10 Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com.You can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.
Page 11: Unpack Your Modem Router
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the following items. Figure 1. Package contents for the modem router Table 1. Legend Modem router Antennas (4) 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
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To attach the antennas: To determine where to attach the antennas, match the labels on the antennas with the labels on the modem router. Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the modem router. Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts.
Page 13 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 2. LEDs and buttons of the modem router Hardware Overview of the Modem Router...
Page 14 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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.
Page 15: Back Panel With Ports, Buttons, Connectors, And Switch
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Description • Solid white. The modem router is connected to an eSATA device that is ready. eSATA • Blinking white. An eSATA device is plugged into the modem router and is trying to connect. •...
Page 16: Usb Ports On The Left Panel
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 In addition to the 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: Connect An Esata Device
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 5. eSATA port Connect an eSATA Device To connect an eSATA device: • Use an eSATA cable to connect your device to the eSATA port on the side of the modem router as shown. Bottom Panel Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the modem router lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the modem router.
Page 18 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 6. Modem router product label Hardware Overview of the Modem Router...
Page 19 Change the admin Password on page 40 • Set Up Password Recovery on page 41 • Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware on page 42 • Access the Modem Router With the NETGEAR genie App on page 42...
Page 20: Position Your Modem Router
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Connect to the Modem Router During and after installation, you can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Page 22: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If you did not change the name of the network during the setup process, look for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The default SSID is on the product label. Enter the modem router WiFi password.
Page 23: Automatic Internet Setup
Modem router login. This logs you in to the modem router’s web pages from a web browser as admin. Automatic Internet Setup You can use NETGEAR genie to set up the modem router automatically, or you can use the modem router’s web pages to set up the modem router manually.
Page 24: Set Up Your Modem Router For Dsl Service
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. Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router The following figure shows the cabling of your modem router for DSL service.
Page 25 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 7. 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. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery.
Page 26 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. Wait for the WiFi LED to light solid white. If the WiFi LED does not light, press the WiFi On/Off button Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods: •...
Page 27 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The modem router checks the Internet connection. If the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays, skip to Step 13. If it does not display, do the following: In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
Page 28 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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. Click the Next button.
Page 29 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard performs a full scan, which might take up to six minutes. (Only if the following page displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the Internet connection. The page that might display states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection.
Page 30 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Fully insert the DSL cable in the correct port on the modem and in the gray DSL port on the modem router. Select the I corrected a problem with the DSL/Ethernet cable radio button. Click the Next button.
Page 31 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. Click the Next button. • If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP assigned you a fixed IP address, do the following: Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button.
Page 32: Set Up The Modem Router For Cable Or Fiber Service
286. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. When the modem router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Page 33 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If your cable or fiber modem includes a battery backup, reinsert the battery. Plug in and turn on your cable or fiber modem. Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug it into an electrical outlet. Wait for the Power LED to light solid white, which takes about two minutes.
Page 34 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The modem router checks the Internet connection. If the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays, skip to Step 12. If it does not display, do the following: In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
Page 35 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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. Click the Next button.
Page 36 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The page that might display states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection. If this page does not display, continue with Step 17. Take one of the following actions: •...
Page 37 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The page that might display states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection IP address. If this page does not display, continue with Step 18. Take one of the following actions: •...
Page 38: Log In To The Modem Router After Setup To View Or Change Settings
286. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. When the modem router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Page 39 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note You can also type http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1. The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net. The nature of the login window that opens depends on your web browser. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 40: Change The Language
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Change the Language By default, the language is set as Auto. You can change the language. To change the language: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 41: Set Up Password Recovery
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. Enter the old password. Enter the new password twice. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up Password Recovery We recommend that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the modem router user name admin.
Page 42: 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 43 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To use the genie app to access the modem router: Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at netgear.com/genie. Click the appropriate Download button. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Page 44 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 NETGEAR genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the modem router with a web browser. These options are described in...
Page 45: 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 NETGEAR genie, which launches the first time you connect to your modem router. To use the Setup Wizard: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 46 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. When the modem router is connected to the Internet, the Congratulations! page displays, and you successfully completed the setup process.
Page 47 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard performs a full scan, which might take up to six minutes. (Only if the following page displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the Internet connection. The page that might display states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection.
Page 48 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Fully insert the DSL or Ethernet cable in the correct port on the modem and in the correct port on the modem router. If you use a DSL cable, it must be connected to the gray DSL port. If you use an Ethernet cable, it must be connected to the red Internet port.
Page 49 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. Click the Next button. • If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP assigned you a fixed IP address, do the following: Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button.
Page 50: Manually Set Up An Adsl Internet Connection
286. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. When the modem router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Page 51 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 52 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure an ADSL connection without a login. Enter the ADSL settings as described in the following table. Manage the Internet Settings Manually...
Page 53 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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. Enter a number between 0 and 255 for the virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI), as indicated by your ISP.
Page 54 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description 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. The gateway is the ISP router to which your modem router connects.
Page 55: Specify An Adsl Connection With A Login And Pppoa Or Pppoe Service
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 286.
Page 56 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Scroll down to the Does your Internet connection require a login? section and select the Yes radio button. The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure an ADSL connection with a login and PPPoE service.
Page 57 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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. Enter a number between 0 and 255 for the virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI), as indicated by your ISP.
Page 58 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Connection Mode Select how the Internet connection functions: • 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.
Page 59: Manually Set Up A Vdsl Internet Connection
Internet port. 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 286.
Page 60 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To view or specify the settings for a VDSL Internet connection that does not require a login: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 61 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure a VDSL connection without a login. Enter the VDSL settings as described in the following table. Manage the Internet Settings Manually...
Page 62 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description These settings are disabled because they do not apply to a VDSL connection. Multiplexing Method Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP.
Page 63 If your ISP did not provide you with a client ID string, leave this field blank. 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 286.
Page 64: Specify A Vdsl Connection With A Login And Pppoe Service
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Specify a VDSL Connection With a Login and PPPoE Service If you want to manually configure the VDSL connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in and connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the modem router from connecting to the Internet.
Page 65 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure a VDSL connection with a login and PPPoE service. Enter the VDSL settings as described in the following table. Manage the Internet Settings Manually...
Page 66 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description These settings are disabled because they do not apply to a VDSL connection. Multiplexing Method Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP.
Page 67 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Idle Timeout (In Minutes) If you select Dial on Demand from the Connection Mode menu, enter the idle time-out period in minutes. The idle time-out specifies how long the modem router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection.
Page 68: Manually Set Up A Cable Or Fiber Internet Connection
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 286. 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. The following sections describe the options that are available to you to manually set up the cable or fiber Internet connection: •...
Page 69 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note If you use a WiFi device to connect to the modem router, you might need to log in again. Select BASIC > 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.
Page 70 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure a cable or fiber connection without a login. Enter the cable or fiber settings as described in the following table. Manage the Internet Settings Manually...
Page 71 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 a service such as IPTV.
Page 72: Specify A Cable Or Fiber Connection With A Login And Pppoe Service
If your ISP did not provide you with a client ID string, leave this field blank. 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 286.
Page 73 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To view or specify the settings for a cable or fiber Internet connection that requires a login and uses a PPPoE service: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 74 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure a cable or fiber connection with a login and PPPoE service. Enter the cable or fiber settings as described in the following table. Manage the Internet Settings Manually...
Page 75 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 a service such as IPTV.
Page 76 Internet port. 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 286.
Page 77: Specify A Cable Or Fiber Connection With A Login And Pptp Or L2Tp Service
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection With a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service If you want to manually configure the cable or fiber connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet service.
Page 78 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure a cable or fiber connection with a login and PPTP service. Enter the cable or fiber settings as described in the following table. Field Description Internet Service Provider...
Page 79 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Connection Mode Select how the Internet connection functions: • 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.
Page 80: Specify An Ipv6 Internet Connection
286. Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection If you want to use an IPv6 Internet connection, you must specify the settings manually. NETGEAR genie and the Setup Wizard do not detect an IPv6 Internet connection automatically. IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses The modem router can support an IPv6 Internet connection through the following connection types: •...
Page 81: Set Up An Ipv6 Connection Through Auto Detect
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Pass-through. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection on page 85. • Fixed. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection on page 85. • DHCP.
Page 82 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
Page 83: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Connection
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface, select the Use This Interface ID check box, and enter the interface ID. If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address. Select the IPv6 filtering mode: •...
Page 84 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The modem router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address On LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
Page 85: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Connection
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Your settings are saved. Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection In IPv6 pass-through mode, the modem router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The modem router does not process any IPv6 header packets. Note Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you.
Page 86 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED >...
Page 87: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Connection
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note If you do not specify the DNS servers, the modem router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 50, Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection...
Page 88 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 89: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Connection
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface, select the Use This Interface ID check box, and enter the interface ID. If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address. Select the IPv6 filtering mode: •...
Page 90 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 From the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE. The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address On WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.
Page 91: Set Up An Ipv6 Connection Through Auto Config
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note The default setting of the Connection Mode menu is Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection. The modem router never terminates the connection. If the connection is terminated, for example, when the modem is turned off, the modem router attempts to reestablish the connection immediately after the PPPoE connection becomes available again.
Page 92 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config. 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 93: Manage The Mtu Size
“fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another.
Page 94: Change The Mtu Size
Table 3. Common MTU sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR modem routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging.
Page 95 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 616 to 1500. The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for PPTP connections. Click the Apply button.
Page 96 Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the basic WiFi network settings of the modem router. For information about the advanced WiFi settings, see Manage the Advanced WiFi Features on page 246. The chapter includes the following sections: •...
Page 97: Manage The Basic Wifi Settings And Wifi Security Of The Main Network
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your WiFi security.
Page 98 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select Wireless. 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. Note It might not be legal to operate the modem router in a region other than the regions listed in the menu.
Page 99 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.
Page 100 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Mode From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes: • Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 54 Mbps. •...
Page 101 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Note We recommend that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA2-PSK [AES]). If you must change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem router’s WiFi network: •...
Page 102 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Name (SSID) The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays. The default SSID is also printed on the product label (see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 17).
Page 103 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Security Options This information applies to the 5 GHz WiFi network. Note We recommend that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA2-PSK [AES]). If you must change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem router’s WiFi network: •...
Page 104: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Enterprise Wifi Security
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password? Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is an enterprise-level method for centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management.To provide WPA/WPA2 enterprise WiFi security, the WiFi network that the modem router provides must be able to access a RADIUS server.
Page 105 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 In the Security Options section below either the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section or the Wireless Network (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section, select the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise radio button. In the Security Options (WPA/WPA2 Enterprise) section, enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description WPA Mode...
Page 106: Configure Wep Legacy Wifi Security
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following: • If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
Page 107 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following types: • Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication. •...
Page 108: Use Wps To Add A Device To The Wifi Network
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
Page 109: Use Wps With The Pin Method
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Click the Next button. By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected. Either click the button onscreen or press the WPS button on the right side panel of the modem router. For two minutes, the modem router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the modem router’s main WiFi network.
Page 110: Manage The Basic Wifi Settings And Wifi Security Of The Guest Network
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. The page displays a description of the WPS method. Click the Next button. The Add WPS Client page adjusts. The Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected by default. Select the PIN Number radio button.
Page 111 97. The modem router provides two default guest networks with the following names (SSIDs): • 2.4 GHz band. NETGEAR-Guest • 5 GHz band. NETGEAR-5G-Guest By default, these networks are configured as open networks without security but are disabled. You can enable one or both networks.
Page 112 The SSID is the 2.4 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID Name (SSID) displays, which is NETGEAR-Guest. 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.
Page 113 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Security Options If you want to change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network: • None.
Page 114 The SSID is the 5 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID Name (SSID) displays, which is NETGEAR-5G-Guest. 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 115: Control The Wifi Radios
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Control the WiFi Radios The modem router provides internal WiFi radios that broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. By default, they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the modem router. When the WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the modem router.
Page 116 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. 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.
Page 117 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 118 • Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 119 •...
Page 118: Set Up Parental Controls
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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. After you set up and enable parental controls, you can change the web filtering level for each device on the network through the network map page on the genie app.
Page 119: Allow Or Block Access To Your Network
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 120 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The previous figure shows two WiFi devices connected.
Page 121: Manage Network Access Control Lists
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • To either continue to allow or to block other computers and devices that are currently connected, select the check box next to the computer or device in the table, and click either the Allow button or the Block button. Click the Apply button.
Page 122 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED >...
Page 123: Add Devices To Or Remove Them From The Allowed List
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The device is removed from the blocked list. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List If you set up an access list that blocks all new devices from accessing your network, you must specify which devices are allowed to access your network.
Page 124: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link. 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.
Page 125: Set Up Blocking
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Set Up Blocking You can set up blocking of specific keywords and domains to occur continuously or according to a schedule. To set up keyword and domain blocking: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 126: Remove A Keyword Or Domain From The Blocked List
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain. Here are some sample entries: • Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html. • Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov. •...
Page 127: Remove All Keywords And Domains From The Blocked List
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Your settings are saved. Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List You can simultaneously remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list. To remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 128: Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules For Services And Applications
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. 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 page.
Page 129: Add An Outbound Firewall Rule
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 For information about blocking specific keywords, URLs, or sites, see Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites on page 124. This type of blocking is another aspect of the outbound firewall. For information about inbound firewall rules, Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering on page 267.
Page 130: Add An Outbound Firewall Rule For A Custom Service Or Application
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Below the Service Table, click the Add button. From the Service Type menu, select service or application to be covered by this rule. If the service or application does not display in the list, you can add it (see Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application on page 130).
Page 131 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To add an outbound firewall rule for a custom service or application: Find out which protocol and port number or range of numbers the service or application uses. You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the service or application or through online user or news groups.
Page 132 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Below the Service Table, click the Add button. From the Service Type menu, select User Defined. Specify a new outbound rule as described in the following table. Field Description Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application.
Page 133: Change An Outbound Firewall Rule
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Change an Outbound Firewall Rule You can change an existing outbound firewall rule. To change an outbound firewall rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 134: Remove An Outbound Firewall Rule
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule You can remove an outbound firewall rule that you no longer need. To remove an outbound firewall rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 135 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 By default, no schedule is set and you can either enable or disable these features. To set up a schedule for blocking: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 136: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If you live in an area that observes daylight saving time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. 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.
Page 137 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. 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 138 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Send Alert Immediately Select this check box to enable the modem router to send an email alert immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site. When someone attempts to visit a blocked site Send logs according to this schedule To send logs based on a schedule, select one of the following options from the menu:...
Page 139 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: • Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management on page 140 •...
Page 140: Use Dynamic Qos To Optimize Internet Traffic Management
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router’s Internet traffic management capabilities through better application and device identification, bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques. Dynamic QoS resolves traffic congestion when the Internet bandwidth is limited and different demands compete for bandwidth.
Page 141: Enable Or Disable The Automatic Qos Database Update
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select Quality of Service. Specify your Internet bandwidth. You must specify your Internet bandwidth so that Dynamic QoS can perform bandwidth allocation and traffic prioritization. To allow Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth (recommended), do the following: For more accurate Speedtest results, make sure that no other devices are accessing the Internet.
Page 142 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To enable or disable the automatic Dynamic QoS database update: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Page 143: Manually Update The Dynamic Qos Database
Your settings are saved. Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics NETGEAR uses a QoS database of the most popular applications and services to implement Dynamic QoS. As new applications and services become popular, NETGEAR updates this database and automatically updates your modem router if you enabled Dynamic QoS.You can opt in to share aggregate QoS information to help improve the Dynamic...
Page 144: Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality Of Service
After you read the information, click the Submit button. The pop-up window closes and the Help improve the Dynamic QoS feature by sharing analytics with NETGEAR check box is selected automatically. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Page 145 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, WMM must be enabled on both the application and the client running that application.
Page 146: Manage Beamforming
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manage Beamforming The modem router supports beamforming to enhance the WiFi range and performance for your WiFi devices. With beamforming, when you connect to the WiFi network, the modem router actively tracks your device and directs WiFi to your device, rather than just blasting it out in all directions.
Page 147 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 148 Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive on page 162 • Approve Storage Devices on page 163 • Safely Remove a USB Device on page 165 Note For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare.
Page 149: Connect An Esata 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 150: Access A Storage Device Connected To The Modem Router
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 11. Two 3.0 USB ports are located on the side of the modem router To connect a USB device: Insert your USB storage drive into a USB port on the side panel of the modem router. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it.
Page 151: Access The Storage Device From A Mac
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Access the Storage Device From a Mac To access the storage device from a Mac: Connect a USB storage device to a USB port or an eSATA storage device to the eSATA port on the modem router.
Page 152: Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine
When you connect the storage device to the modem router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows computer. Launch ReadySHARE Vault.
Page 153: Prepare To Back Up A Large Amount Of Data
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Click the OK button. Click the Apply button. 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, we recommend that you follow this procedure. To prepare to back up a large amount of data: Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer.
Page 154: Manage Access To A Storage Device
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To back up your Mac onto a USB HDD or eSATA storage device: Prepare your USB HDD or eSATA storage device with a compatible format and partitions. For more information, see Set Up a Storage Device on a Mac on page 152.
Page 155 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED >...
Page 156 168), 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 157: Enable Ftp Access Within Your Network
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Enable FTP Access Within Your Network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) large files faster. Note For information about using FTP to access a storage device over the Internet, see Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet on page 167.
Page 158: View Network Folders On A Device
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 159: Add A Network Folder On A Storage Device
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings. The previous figure shows two USB devices attached to the modem router. The Available Networks Folder section shows the following settings: • Share Name. The default share name is USB_Storage. •...
Page 160 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED >...
Page 161 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Click the Create Network Folder button. If this pop-up window does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. From the USB Device menu, select the USB drive. Note We recommend that you do not attach more than one drive to each USB port (for example, through a USB hub).
Page 162: Change A Network Folder, Including Read And Write Access, On A Usb Drive
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive You can change network folders on storage devices connected to the USB port on the modem router. To change a network folder: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 163: Approve Storage Devices
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 159. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Page 164 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. Select the No radio button. By default the Yes radio button is selected. This setting lets you connect and access all your storage devices. Click the Apply button.
Page 165: Safely Remove A Usb Device
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Safely Remove a USB Device Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the USB port on the modem router, log in to the modem router, and take the drive offline. To remove a USB device safely: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 166 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Click the OK button. Physically disconnect the USB device. Share a Storage Device...
Page 167: 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 168: Set Up And Manage Dynamic Dns
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.
Page 169: Set Up A New Dynamic Dns Account
174. Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account NETGEAR offers you the opportunity to set up and register for a free Dynamic DNS account. To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 170: 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 171 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 172: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A message displays the Dynamic DNS status. Change the Dynamic DNS Settings You can change the settings for your Dynamic DNS account. To change your settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 173: Set Up Ftp Access Through The Internet
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 157).You can also set up FTP access through the Internet so that you can access the storage device from outside your local network, for example, when you are not at home.
Page 174: Use Ftp To Access Storage Devices Through The Internet
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Your settings are saved. To limit access to the admin user, do the following: In the Available Network Folders list, select a device. If only one device is connected, it is automatically selected. Click the Edit button.
Page 175 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To access a USB device with FTP from a remote computer to download or upload a file: Take one of the following actions: • To download a file from a storage device connected to the modem router, launch a web browser. •...
Page 176 Use the Modem Router as a Media Server The modem router comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media server. You can set up the modem router to play music from iTunes Server and media from TiVo. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
Page 177: Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the modem router functions as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 178: Play Music From A Storage Device With Itunes Server
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To rescan the media files for content: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 179 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To specify iTunes server settings: On your iPhone or iPad, find and connect to the WiFi network. Launch the Remote app. Tap the Add a Device button. A passcode displays. Specify the passcode in the modem router: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 180: Play Media From A Usb Device On Tivo
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 On your iPhone or iPad, the ReadySHARE music library displays in the remote app. You can play this music on AirPlay devices. Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to your modem router. The TiVo must be on the same network as the modem router.
Page 181: Play Videos
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Play Videos To play videos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. Go to the bottom of the list and select the D7800. Play Music or View Photos To play music or view photos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central >...
Page 182 Use the Shared Printer on page 186 • View or Change the Status of a Printer on page 187 • Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer on page 187 • Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings on page 189...
Page 183: Install The Printer Driver And Cable The Printer
Follow the onscreen instructions to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file. 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. Share a USB Printer...
Page 184 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To install the utility: If necessary, unzip the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file. Double-click the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file that you downloaded. Follow the wizard instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center. Share a USB Printer...
Page 185 Select a language from the menu and click the OK button. Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer. If you do not see the USB printer displayed onscreen, you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work.
Page 186: Use The Shared Printer
To print your document, use the print feature in your application. The NETGEAR USB Control Center automatically connects your computer to the USB printer and prints the document. If another computer is already connected to the printer, your print job goes into a queue to wait to be printed.
Page 187: View Or Change The Status Of A Printer
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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: •...
Page 188 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 189: Manage The Netgear Usb Control Center Settings
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manage the 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 190: Change The Netgear Usb Control Center Language
The Control Center - Configuration page displays. From the Language menu, select a language. Click the OK button. The next time the NETGEAR USB Control Center starts, the language changes. Specify the Time-Out To specify the time-out: Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon The main page displays.
Page 191 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 192 •...
Page 192: Change The Physical Wan Connection Preference
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 193 Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays. When you set up your Internet connection (either through NETGEAR genie, through the Setup Wizard, or manually), the country, ISP, transfer mode, and DSL mode were already specified. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings...
Page 194: Enable And Configure A Vlan
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 From the menu above the Enable This Interface check box, select IPTV. 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.
Page 195 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If you enable a VLAN and if the network devices (hubs and switches) on your LAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard, the VLAN ID is associated with all traffic coming from the modem router. If you are subscribed to IPTV service, the modem router might require VLAN tags to distinguish between the Internet traffic and the IPTV traffic.
Page 196 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select Internet. Configure a VLAN for the virtual Internet interface: 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). Select the Use VLANID check box.
Page 197: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group Or Vlan Tag Group
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 From the menu above the Enable This Interface check box, select IPTV. The previous figure shows only the top of the Internet Setup page. Configure a VLAN for the virtual IPTV interface: Make sure that the Enable This Interface check box is selected for the virtual IPTV interface.
Page 198: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 network directly, you can enable the bridge between the device and the modem router’s Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge. Note If your ISP provides directions on how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow those directions.
Page 199: Set Up A Bridge For A Vlan Tag Group
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select the By bridge group radio button. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box. • If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the modem router, select the Wired Ports check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the modem router to which the device is connected.
Page 200 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED >...
Page 201: Manage The Wan Security Settings
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Name Enter a name for the VLAN tag group. The name can be up to 10 characters. VLAN ID Enter a value from 1 to 4094. Priority Enter a value from 0 to 7. Select the check box for a wired LAN port or WiFi port.
Page 202: Set Up A Default Dmz Server
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The WAN Setup page displays. To enable a port scan and disable DoS protection, select the Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection check box. To enable the modem router to respond to a ping, select the Respond to Ping on Internet Port check box. Click the Apply button.
Page 203: Manage Igmp Proxying
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Enter the IP address of the server. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage IGMP Proxying IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet.
Page 204: Manage The Sip Application-Level Gateway
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays.
Page 205: Manage The Modem Router's Lan Ip Address Settings
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address Settings The modem router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The modem router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows: •...
Page 206: Manage The Router Information Protocol Settings
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 In the IP Subnet Mask, enter the LAN subnet mask for the modem router. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you changed the LAN IP address of the modem router, you are disconnected when the changes take effect. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the modem router at its new LAN IP address.
Page 207: Manage The Dhcp Server Address Pool
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool By default, the modem router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The modem router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers that are connected to its LAN and WiFi network.
Page 208: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. This check box is selected by default. Specify the range of IP addresses that the modem router assigns: •...
Page 209: Change A Reserved Ip Address
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To reserve an IP address: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 210: Remove A Reserved Ip Address Entry
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. In the Address Reservation section, select the radio button next to the reserved address. Click the Edit button. The Edit page displays. Change the settings.
Page 211: Change The Modem Router's Device Name
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note If you disable the DHCP server and no other DHCP server is available on your network, you must set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the modem router. To disable the built-in DHCP server: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 212: Set Up And Manage Custom Static Routes
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Click the upper Edit button. The Device Name page displays. In the Device Name field, enter a new name. 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.
Page 213 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays.
Page 214: Change A Static Route
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 215: Remove A Static Route
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Remove a Static Route You can remove an existing static route that you no longer need. To remove a static route: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 216 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 217 •...
Page 217: 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 218: 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 219: Manage The Configuration File Of The Modem Router
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Click the Upload button. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upload. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the modem router.
Page 220: Restore The Settings
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The Backup Settings page displays. Click the Back Up button. Choose a location to store the file on your computer. The name of the backup file is NETGEAR_D7800.cfg Follow the directions of your browser to save the file. Restore the Settings If you backed up the configuration file, you can restore the configuration from this file.
Page 221: Recover The Admin Password
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Recover the admin Password We recommend 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 222: Use The Reset Button
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 After you reset the modem router to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1 (which is the same as www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is enabled. For a list of factory default settings, see Factory Settings on page 295.
Page 223: Disable Led Blinking Or Turn Off Leds
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To erase the settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 224: View The Status And Statistics Of The Modem Router
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. By default, the first radio button is selected, which allows standard LED behavior. For more information about LEDs, see Top Panel With LEDs on page 12.
Page 225 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home. 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 226 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Router Information Hardware Version The modem router model. Firmware Version The version of the modem router firmware. If you upgrade the firmware on the modem router, the version changes. GUI Language Version The version of the modem router language for its web pages.
Page 227 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Connection The type of Internet connection, which can be a PPPoE connection, PPPoA connection, fixed IP address connection, or DHCP connection. IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask that the Internet port uses. Domain Name Server The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server that the Internet uses.
Page 228 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Name (SSID) The WiFi network name for the 5 GHz band of the main network. Region The location (country). Channel The channel that the 5 GHz band of the main network uses. Mode The WiFi Mbps settings that the 5 GHz band uses for both the main network and guest network.
Page 229: View The Traffic Statistics
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Broadcast Name Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the guest network broadcasts its SSID. Allow guests to see each other and Displays whether users of the 5 GHz band of the guest network are allowed to access access my local network the main network.
Page 230: Change The Traffic Statistics Polling Frequency
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field or Column Description Collisions The number of packets that collided on this port since reset or manual clear. Tx B/s The number of bytes per second that were transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
Page 231: View, Renew, Or Release The Tcp/Ip Internet Connection
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A pop-up window displays. Change the polling frequency or stop polling: • To change the polling frequency, do the following: In the Poll Interval field, enter a time in seconds. Click the Set Interval button. •...
Page 232: View, Establish, Or Terminate The Pppoe Or Pppoa Internet Connection
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description DNS Server The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server of the ISP that provides translation of network names to IP addresses. Lease Obtained The time at which the modem router obtained the DHCP lease. (The type of DHCP connection determines whether this field displays onscreen.) Lease Expires The time at which the DHCP lease expires.
Page 233: View, Establish, Or Terminate The Pptp Or L2Tp Internet Connection
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following table describes the fields for a PPPoE connection. Field Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the connection was established. Connection Status The status can be Connected or Disconnected. Negotiation The negotiation can be a series of dashes, which indicates that the connection is not established, or successful (Success).
Page 234: View Devices Currently On The Network
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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. Field Description IP Address...
Page 235: Manage The Activity Log
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Click the device icon. The Edit Device page displays. To change the device name, in the Device Name field, type a new device name. The new device name is for display on the modem router only. To change the device type, from the Device Type menu, select another device type.
Page 236 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs page shows the following information: • Action. The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed. • Source. The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, or website for this log entry.
Page 237: Specify Which Activities Are Logged
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Specify Which Activities Are Logged You can specify which activities are logged. These activities display in the log and are forwarded to the syslog server if you enabled the syslog server function. To manage which activities are logged: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 238: View The Internet Traffic Volume And Statistics
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled.
Page 239: Restrict Internet Traffic By Volume
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To view the Internet traffic volume and statistics of the traffic meter: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Page 240 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To record and restrict the Internet traffic by volume: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Page 241: Restrict Internet Traffic By Connection Time
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 In the Traffic Control section, enter a value in minutes to specify when the modem router issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached. This setting is optional. The modem router issues a warning when the balance falls under the number of minutes that you enter.
Page 242 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. 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 243: Unblock The Traffic Meter After The Traffic Limit Is Reached
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the modem router restarts. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic.
Page 244 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 type of remote access, that is, remote access using Dynamic DNS, see Access Storage Devices Through the Internet on page 172. Note Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Page 245 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select the IP Address Range radio button. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. •...
Page 246 Manage the Advanced WiFi Features This chapter describes how you can manage the advanced WiFi features of the modem router. For information about the basic WiFi settings, see Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings on page 96. The chapter includes the following sections: •...
Page 247: Set Up A Wifi Schedule
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Set Up a WiFi Schedule You can use this feature to turn off the WiFi signal from your modem router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town. 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.
Page 248 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Click the Add a new period button. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal and specify whether the schedule is recurrent.
Page 249: Manage The Wps Settings
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Your settings are saved. Manage the WPS Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. You can change the WPS default settings. To manage WPS settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
Page 250: Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To allow the WiFi settings to be changed automatically when you use WPS, clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. We recommend that you leave this check box selected.
Page 251 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Enter the settings as described in the following table. With the exception of Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence, 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.
Page 252: Set Up The Modem Router As A Wifi Access Point Only
The CTS/RTS threshold (the default is 2347) and the preamble mode (the default is Automatic) are reserved for WiFi testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Preamble Mode Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the modem router unexpectedly.
Page 253: Set Up A Wifi Bridge
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Enter 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. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 254 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 14. Bridge mode setup with an 802.11ac WiFi connection Setting up a WiFi bridge with two modem routers offers the following benefits: • You can take advantage of gigabit WiFi speeds on current devices. •...
Page 255 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Enter 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. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 256 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 In the previous figure, the SSID name NETGEAR-Bridge is just an example. In the Security Options section, select the radio button for the WiFi security that the other modem router is using.
Page 257 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 258 •...
Page 258: Set Up A Vpn Connection
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. Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 168.
Page 259: Install Openvpn Software On A Windows Computer
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note For information about configuring the type of access, see Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home on page 264. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. VPN is enabled in the modem router, but you must install and set up OpenVPN software on your computer before you can use a VPN connection (see Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows Computer on page 259 and...
Page 260 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To install the OpenVPN client utility on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. Click the Next button. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. Leave the check boxes selected as shown 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 261: Install Openvpn Software On A Mac Computer
In the local area connection list, find the local area connection with the device name TAP-Windows Adapter. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail.
Page 262: Use A Vpn Tunnel On A Windows Computer
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED >...
Page 263 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To open a VPN tunnel: Launch the OpenVPN application with administrator privileges. The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar. You can create a shortcut to the VPN program, then use the shortcut to access the settings and select the run as administrator check box.
Page 264: Use Vpn To Access The Modem Router's Usb Device And Media From A Windows Computer
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Use VPN to Access the Modem Router’s USB Device and Media From a Windows Computer To access a USB device and download files: In Windows file manager, select the Network folder. The network resources display.The ReadySHARE icon is in the Computer section and the remote ReadyDLNA: D7800 icon is in the Media Devices section (if DLNA is enabled in the modem router).
Page 265: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Modem Router
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Page 266: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED >...
Page 267: Chapter 15 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 268: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server For Services And Applications
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 269: Add A Port Forwarding Rule With A Custom Service Or Application
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 269).
Page 270 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Click the Add Custom Service button. Specify a new port forwarding rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table. Field Description Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application.
Page 271: Change A Port Forwarding Rule
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Change a Port Forwarding Rule You can change an existing port forwarding rule. To change a port forwarding rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 272: Remove A Port Forwarding Rule
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Remove a Port Forwarding Rule You can remove a port forwarding rule that you no longer need. To remove a port forwarding rule: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Page 273: How The Modem Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To make a local web server public: Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation. In this example, your router always gives your web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33. On the Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page, configure the modem router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192.168.1.33.
Page 274: Add A Port Triggering Rule
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 modem router temporarily opens the incoming port or ports that you specify in your rule and forwards that incoming traffic to that destination. 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 275 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select the Port Triggering radio button. 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 Name Enter the name of the custom service or application.
Page 276: Change A Port Triggering Rule
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Connection Type Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the inbound connection. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. Starting Port Enter the start port number for the inbound connection. Ending Port Enter the end port number for the inbound connection.
Page 277: Remove A Port Triggering Rule
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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. Click the Edit Service button.
Page 278: Specify The Time-Out For Port Triggering
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 279: Disable Port Triggering
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Select the Port Triggering radio button. The port triggering settings display. In the Port Triggering Time-out field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. The default setting is 20 minutes. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Page 280: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Some application servers, such as FTP and IRC servers, send replies to multiple port numbers. Using port triggering, you can tell the modem router to open more incoming ports when a particular outgoing port starts a session. An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC).
Page 281: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at support.netgear.com for product and contact information. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
Page 282: Reboot The Modem Router From Its Web Page
Reboot the Modem Router From Its Web Page You or NETGEAR technical support can reboot the modem router from its web page, either locally or remotely, for example, when the modem router seems to be unstable or is not operating normally.
Page 283 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Table 4. Quick tips for troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Your network is unresponsive or does Restart your network: not function normally. Turn off and unplug the DSL, cable, or fiber modem. Turn off the modem router.
Page 284: Troubleshoot With The Leds
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Problem Possible Solution • Make sure that the WiFi settings in your WiFi device and modem router match exactly. For a device that is connected over WiFi, the WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi security settings of the modem router and WiFi computer must match exactly.
Page 285: 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 netgear.com/support.
Page 286: Wifi Led Is Off
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If the error persists, a hardware problem might exist. For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at netgear.com/support. WiFi LED Is Off If the WiFi LED...
Page 287: Dsl/Internet Led Is Solid White
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 DSL/Internet LED Is Solid White If the DSL/Internet LED lights solid white, the DSL, cable, or fiber connection is good. You can be confident that the service provider connected your line correctly and that your wiring is correct. DSL/Internet LED Is Blinking White (DSL Connection Only) If the DSL/Internet LED is blinking white, your modem router is attempting to make a DSL connection with your...
Page 288: Obtain An Internet Ip Address
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 50 • Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection on page 59 • Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection on page 68 Check to see if your ISP is experiencing a problem—it might not be that the modem router cannot connect to the Internet, but rather that your ISP cannot provide an Internet connection.
Page 289: Verify The Pppoe, Pppoa, Pptp, Or L2Tp Connection
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 50 • Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection on page 59 • Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection on page 68 •...
Page 290: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • The Connection Time field does not show 00:00:00. If the Connection Status field does not show Connected, try to reconnect by clicking the Connect button. If the PPPoE, PPPoA, PPTP, or L2TP connection is not working, make sure that your service name, user name, and password are set correctly.
Page 291: Troubleshoot The Wifi Connectivity
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the modem router, try to isolate the problem: • Make sure that the WiFi settings in your WiFi device and modem router match exactly. For a device that is connected over WiFi, the WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi security settings of the modem router and WiFi computer must match exactly.
Page 292: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 ping 192.168.1.1 Click the OK button. A message such as the following one displays: Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from <...
Page 293 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Check to see that the IP address of your modem router is listed as the default router in your computer. If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this information is not visible in your computer’s Network Control Panel.
Page 294: Chapter 17 Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 295 • Technical Specifications on page 297...
Page 295: Factory Settings
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 221.
Page 296 • Up to 1733 Mbps at 5 GHz Transmit power 100% Guest WiFi network WiFi communication Disabled • 2.4 GHz band: NETGEAR-Guest SSID name • 5 GHz band: NETGEAR-5G-Guest Security None (open network) Allow guests to access main network Disabled...
Page 297: Technical Specifications
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Feature Default Setting General WiFi settings Radio transmission power 100% 20/40 MHz coexistence Enabled Fragmentation length 2346 CTS/RTS threshold 2347 Preamble mode Automatic WPS capability Enabled Modem router’s PIN Enabled; see the modem router web pages (select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings) Keep Existing Wireless Settings Enabled...
Page 298 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Feature Description • EN 55022:2010/AC:2011, Class B Electromagnetic emissions • CISPR 22:2008, Class B • AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009/Amdt 1:2010, Class B One RJ-11 asynchronous DSL (ADSL/VDSL) port One RJ-45 port supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T Four RJ-45 ports supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T Two USB 3.0 ports eSATA...
Page 299 G.992.5 (ADSL2+) compliant, supporting Annex A and M • G.993.2 compliant, Annex A • G.993.5 (Vectoring) • ATM and PTM (dual-priority) Note For more information, see the data sheet for the D7800 modem router, which is available at downloadcenter.netgear.com. Supplemental Information...

NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S D7800 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

Use the Internet Setup Wizard after Initial Setup

Manually Set up an ADSL Internet Connection

Manually Set up a VDSL Internet Connection

Manually Set up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection

Specify an Ipv6 Internet Connection

Manage the MTU Size

Chapter 4 Manage the Basic Wifi Network Settings

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 an Esata Device to the Modem Router

USB Device Requirements

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 Storage Devices

Safely Remove a USB Device

Chapter 8 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the

Internet

Chapter 9 Use the Modem Router as a Media Server

Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings

Rescan the Media Files for Content

Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server

Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo

Chapter 10 Share a USB Printer

Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer

Download the Readyshare Printer Utility

Install the Readyshare Printer Utility

Use the Shared Printer

View or Change the Status of a Printer

Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer

Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings

Chapter 11 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference

Enable Bridge Mode for IPTV Devices

Enable and Configure a VLAN

Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group

Manage the WAN Security Settings

Set up a Default DMZ Server

Manage IGMP Proxying

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 the DHCP Server Address Pool

Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses

Disable the Built-In DHCP Server

Change the Modem Router's Device Name

Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes

Chapter 12 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

Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds

View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router