User Manuals: NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700v2 WiFi Router

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NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700v2 User Manual (229 pages)

Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router

Brand: NETGEAR | Category: Wireless Router | Size: 7 MB

User Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
Optimize Performance

4
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router

10
Unpack Your Router

10
Attach the Antennas

10
- Hardware Overview of the Router
  10
Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel

11
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel

12
USB Port on the Front Panel

13
Router Label

14
Position the Router

14
Cable Your Router

15
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

17
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

24
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance

47
Optimize Traffic with Qos

47
Manage Default and Custom Qos Rules

48
Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control

54
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

55
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug-N-Play

55
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet

58
- Set up Parental Controls
  58
  - Control Access to the Internet
    58
Allow or Block Access to Your Network

59
- Enable and Manage Network Access Control
  59
- Manage Network Access Control Lists
  61
  - Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List
    61
  - Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List
    63
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

64
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications

68
Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules

73
Set up Security Event Email Notifications

75
Chapter 6 Manage the Basic Wifi Network Settings

78
Chapter 7 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router

96
Chapter 8 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the

112
Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server

123
Chapter 10 Share a USB Printer

128
- Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
  
  128
- Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
  
  128
- Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
  
  128
- Use the Shared Printer
  
  130
  - Manually Connect and Print
    130
  - Print and Release the Printer
    131
- View or Change the Status of a Printer
  
  131
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer

132
Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings

133
Chapter 11 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

136
- Manage the WAN Security Settings
  136
- Set up a Default DMZ Server
  136
- Manage IGMP Proxying
  137
- Manage VPN Pass-Through
  138
- Manage NAT Filtering
  138
- Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
  139
- Manage the LAN IP Address Settings
  139
- Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
  141
- Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
  141
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
  143
  - Reserve a LAN IP Address
    143
  - Change a Reserved IP Address
    144
  - Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry
    144
- Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
  145
- Change the Router's Device Name
  145
- Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes
  146
  - Set up a Static Route
    147
  - Change a Static Route
    148
  - Remove a Static Route
    149
- Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
  149
  - Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
    149
  - Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
    150
Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic

154
Chapter 13 Manage the Advanced Wifi Features

179
- Set up a Wifi Schedule
  
  179
  - Manage the Advanced Wifi Features
    179
- Manage the WPS Settings
  
  181
- Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
  
  182
- Specify How the Router Manages Wifi Clients
  
  183
  - Manage Airtime Fairness
    183
  - Manage Implicit Beamforming
    184
  - Manage MU-MIMO
    184
- Set up a Wifi Bridge between the Router and Another Device
  
  185
- Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only
  
  188
Chapter 14 Use VPN to Access Your Network

191
Chapter 15 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

201
- Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
  202
- Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
  207
  - Add a Port Triggering Rule
    208
  - Change a Port Triggering Rule
    209
  - Remove a Port Triggering Rule
    210
  - Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering
    211
  - Disable Port Triggering
    212
  - Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
    212
  - Troubleshooting
    214
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting

215
- Reboot the Router from Its Web Page
  215
- Quick Tips
  215
  - Sequence to Restart Your Network
    215
  - Check Ethernet Cable Connections
    215
  - Wifi Settings
    216
  - Network Settings
    216
- Troubleshoot with the Leds
  216
  - Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
    216
  - Power LED Is off or Blinking
    216
  - Power LED Stays Amber
    217
  - Internet or Ethernet Leds Are off
    217
  - Wifi LED Is off
    217
- You Cannot Log in to the Router
  217
- You Cannot Access the Internet
  218
  - Check the WAN IP Address
    218
  - Troubleshoot Pppoe
    219
  - Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
    220
- Changes Are Not Saved
  221
- Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
  221
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
  221
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router
    221
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
    222
Appendix A Supplemental Information

224
- Factory Settings
  225
- Technical Specifications
  228

NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700v2 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)

AC1750 Smart WiFi Router

Brand: NETGEAR | Category: Network Router | Size: 1 MB

Package Contents
1
Quick Start
1
Connect to the Internet
1
Position the Antennas
1
Restart Your Modem and Plug in Your Router
1
Get Free Apps
2
Support
2
Regulatory Compliance Information
2

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User Manuals: NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700v2 WiFi Router

NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700v2 User Manual (229 pages)

Table of Contents

Optimize Performance

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router

Unpack Your Router

Attach the Antennas

Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel

Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel

USB Port on the Front Panel

Router Label

Position the Router

Cable Your Router

Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Chapter 4 Optimize Performance

Optimize Traffic with Qos

Manage Default and Custom Qos Rules

Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control

Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug-N-Play

Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet

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 Manage the Basic Wifi Network Settings

Chapter 7 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router

USB Device Requirements

Connect a USB Device to the Router

Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router

Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive

Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault

Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine

Manage Access to a Storage Device

Enable FTP Access Within Your Network

View Network Folders on a Device

Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device

Approve USB Devices

Safely Remove a USB Device

Chapter 8 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the

Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server

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

Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic

Chapter 13 Manage the Advanced Wifi Features

Set up a Wifi Schedule

Manage the WPS Settings

Manage Advanced Wifi Settings

Specify How the Router Manages Wifi Clients

Set up a Wifi Bridge between the Router and Another Device

Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only

Chapter 14 Use VPN to Access Your Network

Chapter 15 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

Chapter 16 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Supplemental Information

NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700v2 Quick Start Manual (2 pages)

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