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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS100 User Manual (141 pages)

WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router

Brand: NETGEAR | Category: Network Router | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Introduction
8
What Is Wifi 7
10
Additional Documentation
10
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
11
Unpack Your Router
12
Front Panel Leds and Buttons
12
Rear Panel
15
Router Label
16
Position Your Router
16
Cable Your Router
17
Chapter 3 Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router
19
Connect to the Router Network
20
Connect to the Router Wifi Network
20
Connect to the Router Using a Wired Connection
20
Types of Logins
21
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
21
Automatic Internet Setup
21
Log in to the Router after You Set up the Router
23
Change the Language
24
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
24
Chapter 4 Specify Your Internet Settings
26
Use the Setup Wizard
27
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
28
Set an Internet Connection Without a Login
28
Set a Pppoe Internet Connection
29
Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection
31
About High-Speed Internet Connections
32
Set an Ipv6 Internet Connection
33
Types of Ipv6 Internet Connections
33
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
34
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
34
Set a 6To4 Tunnel Ipv6 Internet Connection
35
Set a Pass-Through Ipv6 Internet Connection
37
Set a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection
38
Set a DHCP Ipv6 Internet Connection
39
Set a Pppoe Ipv6 Internet Connection
41
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
43
Set a 6Rd Ipv6 Internet Connection
44
Manage the MTU Size
46
MTU Concepts
46
Change the MTU Size
47
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
49
NETGEAR Armor
50
Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App
50
Network Access Control List
50
Enable the Network Access Control List, Set the Access Rule, and Allow or Block Connected Devices
51
Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not on the Network
53
Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not on the Network
55
Block Internet Services
56
Block Services from the Internet
56
Schedule When to Block Internet Services
58
Chapter 6 Manage Wifi Settings
59
Change Your Country or Region
60
Disable or Reenable Smart Connect
60
Hide or Broadcast the SSID for a Wifi Network
61
Enable or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence for the 2.4 Ghz Radio
62
Change the Name for a Wifi Network
63
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security Option
63
Change the 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz Wifi Channel
65
Change the Wifi Mode
66
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
66
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
68
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
69
Change the Preamble Mode for a Radio
69
Chapter 7 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
71
Manage the WAN Settings
72
Change the WAN Security Settings
72
Set up a Default DMZ Server
73
Manage IGMP Proxying
74
Manage NAT Filtering
74
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
75
Change the LAN IP Address Settings or RIP Settings
76
Set the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
77
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
78
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
79
Reserve an IP Address
79
Edit a Reserved IP Address
80
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
81
Set up an IPTV Port or a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
81
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
82
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
83
Chapter 8 Optimize Performance
85
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
86
Chapter 9 Manage and Monitor Your Router
88
Update the Router Firmware
89
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
89
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
90
Manage the Firmware Update Settings
91
Change the Admin Password
91
Enable Admin Password Reset
92
Reset the Admin Password
93
Use HTTPS to Access the Router
94
Change the Router's Device Name
94
Manage the Router Configuration File
95
Back up the Settings
95
Restore the Settings
96
Erase the Settings
96
Monitor the Router and Network
97
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
97
View Devices Currently on the Network
98
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
99
View the Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
100
View the Pppoe Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
101
View the Packet Statistics of the Internet and LAN Ports and Wifi Networks
102
Monitor, Meter, and Control Internet Traffic
103
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
103
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
104
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
105
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
106
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
107
Set the NTP Server
108
Set Your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time
108
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
109
Return the Router to Router Mode
110
Manage LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
111
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
111
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
112
Use the Reset Button
112
Erase the Settings
113
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
115
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
115
Use a Dynamic DNS Account that You Already Have
116
Manage Your Existing NETGEAR or No-IP Dynamic DNS Account
117
Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
118
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
119
Forward Incoming Traffic to a Local Server
119
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
120
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
121
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
122
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
122
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
123
Manage Port Triggering
123
Add a Port Triggering Rule
124
Change a Port Triggering Rule
125
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
126
Set the Time-Out Period for Port Triggering
127
Disable an Individual Port Triggering Rule
127
Disable Port Triggering
128
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
129
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
130
Quick Tips
131
Sequence to Restart Your Network
131
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
131
Check the Wifi Settings
131
Check the Network Settings
132
Reboot the Router from Its Router Web Interface
132
Troubleshoot with the Leds
133
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
133
Power LED Is off
133
Power LED Stays Solid Amber or Blinking Amber
133
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
134
Wifi LED Is off
134
You Cannot Log in to the Router
134
You Cannot Access the Internet
136
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
138
Changes Are Not Saved
138
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
138
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
139
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
139
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
140

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