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NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro XR300 User Manual (202 pages)
Gaming Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 4.17 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
9
Unpack Your Router
10
Status Leds
10
Rear Panel
13
Attach the Antennas
14
Router Label
15
Position Your Router
15
Cable Your Router
16
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
18
Connect to the Network
19
Wired Connection
19
Wifi Connection
19
Wifi Connection Using WPS
19
Types of Logins
20
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
20
Automatic Internet Setup
20
Log in to the Router
22
Change the Language
23
Manage Your Router with the NETGEAR Nighthawk App
24
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
25
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
26
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
26
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
26
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
28
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
29
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
30
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
31
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
33
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
35
Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection
37
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
37
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
39
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
40
Change the MTU Size
42
Chapter 4 Customize Quality of Service Settings and Optimize Gaming
45
Improve Response Time by Using the Geo Filter
46
Configure and Use the Geo Filter
46
Ping a Device and Allow or Deny the Device a Connection
48
Add a Device to the Geo Filter
49
Remove a Device from the Geo Filter
50
Manage the General Geo Filter Map Settings
51
Manage Bandwidth Allocation
52
Prevent Network Congestion with Anti-Bufferbloat
52
Disable Anti-Bufferbloat
53
Allocate Bandwidth to Devices
54
Reset the Bandwidth Distribution
56
Manage Traffic Prioritization
57
Prioritize Traffic for a Device and View Prioritization Information
57
Add a Device for Traffic Prioritization
59
Stop Traffic Prioritization for a Device
60
Disable Automatic Traffic Prioritization
60
Chapter 5 Monitor Devices and the Network and View Router Information
62
View and Manage Devices Currently on the Network
63
View Network Usage Information
64
View Router System Information
66
Customize the Dashboard
67
Chapter 6 Control Access to the Internet
69
Block Access to Internet Sites
70
Add Keywords and Block Access to Specific Internet Sites
70
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
71
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
71
Block Services and Applications with Simple Outbound Firewall Rules
72
Block a Service or Application from Accessing the Internet
73
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or Application
74
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or Application
75
Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
75
Set up Email Notifications for Security Events and Log Messages.77
77
Chapter 7 Manage the Router's Network Settings
79
View or Change WAN Settings
80
Set up a Default DMZ Server
81
Change the Router's Device Name
82
Change the Router's LAN IP Address and RIP Settings
83
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
84
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
86
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
86
Reserve a LAN IP Address
87
Change a Reserved IP Address
88
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
88
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
89
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a Port Group
89
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a VLAN Tag Group
90
Set up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port
92
Manage Custom Static Routes
93
Set up a Static Route
94
Change a Static Route
95
Delete a Static Route
95
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
96
Chapter 8 Manage the Router's Wifi Settings
98
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
99
Change the Wifi Password or Security Level
100
Change the Wifi Mbps Mode for Download and Upload Speeds.102
102
Change the Transmission Power Control
103
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
103
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Wifi Security
105
Configure WEP Legacy Wifi Security
106
Control the Wifi Radios
108
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
108
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios Using the Router Web Interface
109
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
109
Set up a Wifi Schedule
110
Specify WPS Settings
111
Manage Implicit Beamforming
112
Enable or Disable Airtime Fairness
113
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only
113
Chapter 9 Maintain the Router
115
Update the Router Firmware
116
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
116
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
117
Change the Admin Password
119
Enable Admin Password Recovery
119
Recover the Admin Password
120
Manage the Router Configuration File
121
Back up the Configuration Settings
121
Restore the Configuration Settings
122
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
122
Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App
123
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
123
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
123
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
124
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
125
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
126
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
127
View and Manage the Router Activity Log
128
Display Internet Port Statistics
129
Check the Internet Connection Status, View Details, and Release and Renew the Connection
131
Restart the Router from Its Web Interface
132
View Router Notifications
132
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
133
Chapter 10 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
135
USB Device Requirements
136
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
136
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
137
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
137
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
138
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
139
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
139
Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
140
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
140
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk
141
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
142
Use FTP Within the Network
144
Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
145
View Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
145
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
146
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
147
Approve USB Devices
147
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
148
Chapter 11 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
150
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
151
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
151
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
152
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
153
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
154
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
154
Access USB Storage Devices from a Remote Computer
154
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
155
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices through the Internet
156
Chapter 12 Use the Router as a Media Server
157
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
158
Set up the Router to Work with Tivo
159
Chapter 13 Share a USB Printer
160
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
161
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
161
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
161
Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center
162
Chapter 14 Use VPN to Access Your Network
164
Set up a VPN Connection
165
Specify VPN Service in the Router
165
Install Openvpn Software
166
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
166
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
169
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
170
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
171
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer
172
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Storage Device and Media.173
173
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
173
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
173
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
174
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
175
Chapter 15 Manage and Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
177
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
178
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
178
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
179
Change a Port Forwarding Service or Application
180
Remove a Port Forwarding Service or Application
181
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
181
How the Router Implements a Port Forwarding Rule
182
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
182
Add a Port Triggering Service or Application
183
Enable Port Triggering and Specify the Time-Out Value
184
Change a Port Triggering Service or Application
185
Remove a Port Triggering Service or Application
185
Disable Port Triggering
186
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat.187
187
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
188
Quick Tips
189
Sequence to Restart Your Network
189
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
189
Check the Network Settings
189
Check the Wifi Settings
189
Troubleshoot with the Leds
190
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
190
Power LED Is off or Blinking
190
Leds Never Turn off
190
Internet or Ethernet Port Leds Are off
191
Wifi Leds Are off
191
You Cannot Log in to the Router
191
You Cannot Access the Internet
192
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
194
Changes Are Not Saved
194
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
195
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
195
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
196
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
196
Chapter 17 Supplemental Information
198
Factory Settings
199
Technical Specifications
201
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