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NETGEAR R6900 User Manual (249 pages)

Brand: NETGEAR | Category: Wireless Router | Size: 6 MB

User Manual
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router

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- Unpack Your Router
  11
- Attach the Antennas
  11
- Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel
  12
- Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel
  14
- USB Port on the Front Panel
  15
- Product Label on the Bottom Panel
  15
- Position Your Router
  16
- Cable Your Router
  17
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

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Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

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Use the Internet Setup Wizard

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Manually Set up the Internet Connection

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Specify an Ipv6 Internet Connection

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Manage the MTU Size

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- MTU Concepts
  47
  - Change the MTU Size
    48
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance

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Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet

71
Chapter 6 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router

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Chapter 7 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the

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Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server

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- Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
  126
- Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server
  127
- Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo
  128
  - Set up the Router to Work with Tivo
    129
  - Play Videos
    129
  - Play Music or View Photos
    130
  - Copy Tivo Files to a Computer
    130
Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer

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Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer

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Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

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- Manage the WAN Security Settings
  140
Set up a Default DMZ Server

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- Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
  141
Manage IGMP Proxying

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Manage NAT Filtering

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Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway

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Manage the LAN IP Address Settings

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Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings

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Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool

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Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses

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- Reserve a LAN IP Address
  148
- Change a Reserved IP Address
  149
- Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry
  149
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server

150
Change the Router's Device Name

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Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes

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- Set up a Static Route
  152
- Change a Static Route
  153
- Remove a Static Route
  154
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group

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- Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
  155
- Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
  156
Chapter 11 Manage the Wifi Network Settings

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- Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network
  159
Specify Basic Wifi Settings

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Change the Wifi Mbps Settings

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Change the Wifi Password or Security Level

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Set up a Guest Wifi Network

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Specify How the Router Manages Wifi Clients

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- Disable Airtime Fairness
  169
- Disable Implicit Beamforming
  170
Control the Wifi Radios

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- Use the Wifi On/Off Button
  171
- Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
  171
Set up a Wifi Schedule

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Manage the WPS Settings

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Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point

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Use the Router in Wifi Bridge Mode

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Set up a Wifi Distribution System

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- Set up the Base Station
  180
- Set up the Repeater
  182
Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic

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Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network

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Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

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- Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
  219
- Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
  226
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

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- Reboot the Router from Its Web Page
  234
- Quick Tips
  235
  - Sequence to Restart Your Network
    235
  - Check Ethernet Cable Connections
    235
  - Wifi Settings
    236
  - Network Settings
    236
- Troubleshoot with the Leds
  236
  - Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
    236
  - Power LED Is off or Blinking
    236
  - Power LED Stays Amber
    237
  - Leds Never Turn off
    237
  - Internet or Ethernet Port Leds Are off
    237
  - Wifi LED Is off
    237
- You Cannot Log in to the Router
  238
- You Cannot Access the Internet
  238
  - Check the WAN IP Address
    238
  - Troubleshoot Pppoe
    240
  - Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
    240
- Changes Are Not Saved
  241
- Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
  241
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
  242
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router
    242
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
    243
Chapter 16 Supplemental Information

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- Factory Settings
  245
- Technical Specifications
  248

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User Manuals: NETGEAR R6900 Dual Band Router

NETGEAR R6900 User Manual (249 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router

Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard

Manually Set up the Internet Connection

Specify an Ipv6 Internet Connection

Manage the MTU Size

Chapter 4 Optimize Performance

Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service

Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream Qos

Add Upstream Qos Priority Rules

Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream Qos

Add Downstream Qos Priority Rules

Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play

Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

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 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router

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 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 7 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the

Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server

Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer

Chapter 9 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 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

Set up a Default DMZ Server

Manage IGMP Proxying

Manage NAT Filtering

Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway

Manage the 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 Router's Device Name

Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes

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

Chapter 11 Manage the Wifi Network Settings

Specify Basic Wifi Settings

Change the Wifi Mbps Settings

Change the Wifi Password or Security Level

Set up a Guest Wifi Network

Specify How the Router Manages Wifi Clients

Control the Wifi Radios

Set up a Wifi Schedule

Manage the WPS Settings

Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point

Use the Router in Wifi Bridge Mode

Set up a Wifi Distribution System

Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic

Update the Firmware of the Router

Change the Admin Password

Set up Password Recovery

Recover the Admin Password

Manage the Configuration File of the Router

Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings

View the Status and Statistics of the Router