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NETGEAR Nighthawk R7200 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
NETGEAR Nighthawk R7200 User Manual (163 pages)
AC2100 Smart WiFi Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 1.79 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router
9
Unpack Your Router
10
Attach the Antennas
11
Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel
12
Rear Panel
13
USB Port on the Front Panel
14
Router Label
14
Position the Router
15
Cable Your Router
16
Chapter 2 Connect to the Router's Network and Automatically Set
17
Connect to the Network
18
Connect to the Network Using a Wired Connection
18
Find and Connect to the Wifi Network
18
Wifi Connection Using WPS
18
Types of Logins
19
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
19
Log in to the Router
20
Change the Language
20
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
22
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
23
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
23
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
23
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
25
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
26
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
27
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
27
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
29
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
30
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
31
Set up an Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
33
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
34
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
35
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
37
Manage the MTU Size
38
MTU Concepts
38
Change the MTU Size
40
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
41
Enable Access Control to Allow or Block Access to the Internet
42
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
43
Block Services from the Internet
45
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
46
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
46
Manage Network Access Control Lists
47
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
48
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
49
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
51
View or Change WAN Settings
52
Set up a Default DMZ Server
53
Change the Router's Device Name
54
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
54
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
56
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
57
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
58
Reserve an IP Address
58
Edit a Reserved IP Address
59
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
59
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
60
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
61
Change the Wifi Mbps Settings
62
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
64
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
65
Control the Wifi Radios
67
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
67
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
68
Set up a Wifi Schedule
68
Specify WPS Settings
69
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
70
Set up the Router in Bridge Mode
71
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
73
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
73
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
74
Set up an IPTV Port
75
Manage Custom Static Routes
76
Set up a Static Route
77
Edit a Static Route
78
Delete a Static Route
79
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
80
Optimize Internet Streaming with Qos
81
Turn on Internet Access Qos
81
Add a Qos Rule by Device
82
Add a Qos Rule by Service
83
Edit a Qos Rule
83
Delete a Qos Rule
84
Delete All Qos Rules
85
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
85
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug-N-Play
86
Chapter 7 Manage Your Router
88
Update the Router Firmware
89
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
89
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
90
Change the Admin Password
91
Enable Admin Password Recovery
91
Recover the Admin Password
92
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
93
Display the Statistics of the Internet Port
94
Check the Internet Connection Status
95
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
96
View Devices Currently on the Network
97
Monitor Internet Traffic
97
Manage the Router Configuration File
99
Back up the Settings
99
Erase the Settings
99
Restore the Settings
100
Remote Access
101
Set up Remote Management
101
Use Remote Access
102
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App
102
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
103
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
103
Use the Reset Button
104
Erase the Settings
104
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
106
USB Device Requirements
107
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
107
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
108
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
108
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
109
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
110
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
110
Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
111
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
112
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk
112
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
114
View Network Folders on a Storage Device
114
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
115
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
116
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
117
Chapter 9 Usedynamicdnstoaccessusbstoragedevices
119
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
119
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
119
Your Personal FTP Server
120
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
120
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
121
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
121
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
122
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
123
Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud
124
Create a Readycloud Account
124
Register Your Router with Readycloud
124
Chapter 10 Use the Router as a Media Server
126
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
127
Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server
128
Set up the Router's Itunes Server with Itunes
128
Set up the Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App
129
Set up the Router to Work with Tivo
130
Change the NTP Server
131
Chapter 11 Share a USB Printer
133
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
134
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
134
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
134
Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center
135
View or Change the Status of a Printer
136
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
137
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
137
Turn off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center.137
137
Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out
138
Chapter 12 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
139
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
140
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
140
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
141
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
142
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
143
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
143
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
144
Port Triggering
144
Add a Port Triggering Service
145
Enable Port Triggering
146
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Port
146
Triggering
146
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting
148
Quick Tips
149
Sequence to Restart Your Network
149
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
149
Check the Wifi Settings
149
Check the Network Settings
149
Troubleshoot with the Leds
150
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
150
Power LED Is off or Blinking
150
Leds Never Turn off
150
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
151
Wifi LED Is off
151
You Cannot Log in to the Router
151
You Cannot Access the Internet
152
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
154
Changes Are Not Saved
154
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
155
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
155
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
155
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
156
Chapter 14 Supplemental Information
158
Factory Settings
159
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