Netgear AC1750-Smart User Manual

Netgear AC1750-Smart Manual

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    User Manual AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 March 2020 202-11820-03 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads. You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous
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    your router with the Nighthawk app 22 Change the language 23 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 25 Manually set up the Internet connection 25 Specify an Internet connection without a login 25 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPPoE service
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection 37 Performance Optimize Traffic With QoS 45 Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules 46 Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application 46 Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device 47 Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Specify a Trusted Computer 81 Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications 81 Add an Outbound Firewall Rule 82 Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application 83 Change an Outbound Firewall Rule 85 Remove an Outbound
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    a Port Group 131 Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group 132 Chapter 11 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 135 Check for new firmware and update the router 135 Manually upload firmware to the router 136 Change the admin password 137 Enable admin password recovery 137 Recover the admin
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Use the Reset button 141 Erase the settings 142 View the Status and Statistics of the Router 143 View information about the router Set up a VPN connection 167 Specify VPN Service in the Router 167 Install OpenVPN software 168 Install OpenVPN Software on
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 175 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 175 Use VPN to access your Internet service the network settings 190 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 191 Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on........
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Technical Specifications 203 9
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    Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router • Wall-Mount Your Router For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 1. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual
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    on and the router is ready. Blinking green. A firmware update is in progress. Off. Power is not supplied to the router. Internet Solid green. The Internet connection is ready. Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem. Hardware Overview of the 12 Router User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router panel of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. Figure 2. Router back panel In addition to connect the router to LAN devices. • WAN port. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to a modem. • WPS button
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 • Reset button. For information about using the Reset button, see Return the router to its factory default settings on page 141. • Power On/Off button. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the router. • DC power connector. Connect the power adapter
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these: - Ceiling fans - Home security systems - Microwaves - Computers - Base of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router Overview of the 15 Router User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Cable Your Router The following image shows how to cable your router: Figure 4. Router cabling To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. If your modem uses a battery backup, remove
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    where you want to wall-mount your router. 2. Insert wall anchors in the holes. 3. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 in (0.5 cm) of each screw exposed. 4. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. Hardware Overview of the 17 Router User Manual
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    . This chapter explains the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in. The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins • Use a web browser to access the router • Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app • Change the language 18
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    WPS-enabled device to the router's WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi network. To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your WPS-enabled device
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    automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your Internet service. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the router and set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and
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    .net in the address field for your browser to start the installation process. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. The router connects to the Internet. 5. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following: • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the
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    problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Log in to the router When you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser automatically displays the router manual use http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 To install your router using the Nighthawk app: 1. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. 2. On your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to your router's WiFi network. Your router to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual
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    the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. You can also customize and manually specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Specify IPv6 Internet
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up. To use the Setup
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    WiFi Router Model R6350 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 193. Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPPoE service You can manually specify the
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in the Idle Timeout (In minutes) field, type the number of minutes. This is how long the router
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to the Internet. To specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service service. 9. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display connection if the router does not detect Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type: • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 • If your Internet connection does not use PPPoe or DHCP, or is not fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Requirements for entering IPv6
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 • Router's IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router's LAN systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses
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    Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. The page adjusts. The router systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to
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    . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the Router's IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6
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    systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to and IPv4 addresses that are assigned for use within the service provider's network. This mapping allows for automatic determination of
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6rd Tunnel. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the Router's IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The router does not process any IPv6 header packets. To set up a pass-through IPv6
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    router. Note: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 3. Enter the router admin user Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router Internet Settings 39 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on
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    not provide a service name, leave this field blank. Note: The default setting of the Connection Mode menu is Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection. The router never terminates the connection. If the connection is terminated, for example, when the modem is turned off, the router attempts to
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router problems connecting to your Internet service, and the technical support of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR problems. CAUTION: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution the problem goes
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router problems. router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup
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    and manage the traffic flows through the router. The chapter contains the following sections: • 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 and
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Optimize Traffic With QoS You can use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign different priorities to Internet traffic, applications, and services. The router provides default QoS rules. You can add custom QoS rules and manage both default and custom QoS rules (see
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules You can add custom QoS rules and change and remove both default and custom QoS rules. You can add QoS rules for services and applications but also for specific devices on your network. Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 (Continued) Field Description Specified Port Range Connection Type Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. Starting Port Enter the start port number for the service or
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router the service or router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router Setup > QoS Setup. The QoS Setup page displays. 5. Make sure that the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box is selected. 6. In the QoS rules table, click the service
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    Setup. The QoS Setup page displays. 5. In the QoS rules table, click the service, application, or device to select it. The Delete button becomes available. 6. Click the Delete button. The QoS rule is removed. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Optimize Performance 49 User Manual
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    router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. The QoS Setup connection can support and specify
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    Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. The QoS Setup page displays. 5. To find out what uplink bandwidth your Internet connection supports, click the Speedtest Quality of Service Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. WMM QoS
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup button. Optimize Performance 53 User Manual
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    5 Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the basic WiFi network settings of the router. The chapter includes the following sections: • Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network • Use WPS to Add a Device to the
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network The router comes with change the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security. The router is a dual-band WiFi access point that simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11b/g/n devices and Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Field Region Selection Region Description From the menu, select the region in which the router operates. Note: It might not be legal to operate the router in a region other than the and 5, or 6 and 10). Manage the Basic WiFi Network 56 Settings User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router default mode. Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations WiFi network of the router. Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence supported speed. Manage the Basic WiFi Network 57 Settings User
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 (Continued) Field Description Security Options This information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network. If you change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the router support WPA2 to join the router router's router label
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 (Continued) Field Channel . Enable SSID Broadcast By default, for an SSID in the 5 GHz band, the router broadcasts the SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their network of the router. Manage the Basic WiFi Network 59 Settings User
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    did not change the passphrase, the default passphrase displays. The default passphrase is printed on the router label. WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 • Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password? Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security Wired Equivalent Privacy . 8. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryption key size: Manage the Basic WiFi Network 61 Settings User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router To join the router's WiFi network, router Service (RADIUS) is an enterprise-level method for centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management. To enable the router to provide WPA and WPA2 enterprise WiFi security, the WiFi network that the router
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 To configure WPA and WPA2 enterprise security: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router support either WPA or WPA2 to join the router
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 (Continued) Field RADIUS server Port Description Enter the number of the port on the router between the router and the the router provides Setup) lets you connect a computer or mobile device to the router supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. If your router network is
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on the router the router's WiFi router's main router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router router's main WiFi network without entering a password. After the router router
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Use WPS With the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the router's WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect. To let a WiFi device join the router After the router establishes a router's main
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router and configure the guest WiFi network for each WiFi band. The router simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802 router provides two default guest networks with the following names (SSIDs): • 2.4 GHz band. NETGEAR_Guest • 5 GHz band. NETGEAR Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Field Description Wireless Network (2. the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. If your network includes older devices that do not support WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security. To use WPA2 security, WiFi Network 68 Settings User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 (Continued) Field Passphrase GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays, which is NETGEAR-5G_Guest. To change the SSID in the 5 GHz WiFi band for the guest WiFi network, enter a WiFi Network 69 Settings User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 (Continued) Field Security of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. If your network includes older devices that do not support WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security. To use WPA2 security, in Basic WiFi Network 70 Settings User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and
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    6 Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home the Internet • 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
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    created and Parental Controls is automatically enabled. For more information about how to setup Parental Controls using the NETGEAR genie app, see the genie Mobile App User Manual, which is available at downloadcenter.netgear.com/. Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet You
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. To view allowed or blocked devices that are not connected, click one of the following links: • View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network • View list Access to the Internet 74 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Enable and Manage Network Access Control When you enable access control, you must select whether new devices are settings. 8. To manage access for currently connected computers and devices, do the following: Control Access to the Internet 75 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 • If you blocked all new devices from connecting, to allow the computer or device that you are currently BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays. Control Access to the Internet 76 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 5. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link. The Access Control page displays. A table displays the detected device name, Access Control. The Access Control page displays. Control Access to the Internet 77 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 5. Click the View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network link. The Access Control page from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Control Access to
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 3. Enter the router To add more keywords or domains, repeatStep 6 andStep 7. The keyword list supports up to 32 entries. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Control Access to the Internet
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first the blocked list. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Control Access to the Internet 80 User Manual
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    automatically populated and depend on the IP address that is assigned to the router on the LAN Setup page. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications A firewall protects one network (the trusted network, such as your LAN
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 The router lists many default services and applications that you can use in outbound rules. You can also add an outbound firewall rule for a custom service or application. For information about blocking specific keywords, URLs, or sites, see Use Keywords to Block
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Service Table on the Block Services page. Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application The router lists many default services connected to the router network. 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 4. Enter the router user name and
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 • Per Schedule. Use keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 86. • Always. Use keyword blocking continuously. 7. Below the Service Table, click the
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    The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The Block Services page displays. 5. In the Service Table, select the radio button for the rule. 6. Click the Edit button. The Block Services Setup page displays. 7. Change the settings. For information about the settings
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The Block Services 86 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 5. Set up the notifications The router can email you its logs of router activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services. To set page displays. Control Access to the Internet 87 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 5. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. 6. In the sent. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the router memory. If the router cannot email the log and the log buffer fills, the router overwrites the log. Control Access to the Internet 88 User
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    port on the router to connect a USB storage device like a flash drive or hard drive. Do not connect a computer, USB modem, CD drive, or DVD drive to a USB port on the router. The chapter remove a USB storage device For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare. 89
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 USB device requirements The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list.
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Access a storage device connected to the router From a computer or device on the network, you can access a storage device that is connected to the router. Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer To access the USB storage
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 When you connect the USB storage device to the router's port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, Map network drive. The Map Network Drive window opens. Share USB Storage Devices 92 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    your local area network (LAN). 3. Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows-based computer. 4. Launch ReadySHARE Vault. 5. Use the dashboard or the Backup tab to set up and run your backup. Share USB Storage Devices 93 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    router's USB ports. You can access the connected storage device from your Mac with a wired or WiFi connection to your router. Note: The following instructions prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine. The router supports GUID or MBR partitions. To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitions
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Prepare to back up a large amount of data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, we recommend large amount of data, see Prepare to back up a large amount of data on page 95. Share USB Storage Devices 95 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 3. If your USB HDD uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB HDD to the router. When you connect the USB HDD to the router router router admin password for the password and click the Connect button. When the setup
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Manage Access to a Storage Device You can specify the device name, workgroups, and network folders for a storage device connected to the USB port on the router only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows. If Router User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Access Method Description Network Connection Enabled by default. You can type \\readyshare to access the storage device within your network. If you change the name in the Network/Device Name field from readyshare to another name, the link use the NETGEAR DDNS
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Enable FTP access within your network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > ReadySHARE. Share USB Storage Devices 99 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section to view the is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically. Share USB Storage Devices 100 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 6. Click router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Share USB Storage Devices 101 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > ReadySHARE. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays the device offline. 7. Physically disconnect the USB storage device. Share USB Storage Devices 102 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access USB devices attached to the router's USB ports when you're not home. This chapter contains the following sections: • Set up and manage Dynamic DNS • Set Up FTP Access Through the
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Set up and manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use is automatically selected. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB 104 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 106. Note: The router supports the router. When you connect the USB storage device to the router USB up FTP access in the router. See Set Up FTP Access
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    the Register button. 12. Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Specify a DNS account that you already created If you already created a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR, No-IP, or DynDNS, you can set up the router to use your account. Use Dynamic DNS to
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    Setup > Dynamic DNS. The Dynamic DNS page displays. 5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 6. From the Service type the user name for your account. • NETGEAR account. In the Email field, type the email verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show Status
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 To change your settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The
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    9 Use the Router as a Media Server This chapter contains the following sections: • Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings • Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server • Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo 109
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server
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    iPad to play music on any AirPlay devices, such as Apple TV or AirPlay-supported receivers. Supported music file formats are MP3, AAC, and FLAC. The maximum number of music files supported is 10,000. Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With iTunes You can play music from a USB device that is connected
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router router. The music that is on the USB device that is connected to the router displays in iTunes. Set Up the Router router on your iPhone or iPad using the Apple Remote app. To set up the router router. When you connect the USB storage device to the router your router's WiFi network
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    You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to your router. The TiVo must be on the same network as the router. This feature supports the following file formats: • Video. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files. • Music. See and play MP3 files. • Pictures
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 You can use the TiVo (Series 2 and later) Home Media Option to play photos and music on your Windows or Mac computer in your TiVo user interface. To set up the router displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable TiVo support check box is selected. 6. If you changed the
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    10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the WAN and LAN network settings of the router. The chapter includes the following sections: • Change the WiFi Mbps Settings • Manage the WAN Security Settings • Set up a default DMZ server • Manage IGMP Proxying •
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Change the WiFi Mbps Settings The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly identified as megabits per second (Mbps). To change the WiFi Mbps settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router of service (
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    from the Internet that is not a response to one of your local computers or a service that you configured on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can specify that the router forwards the traffic to one computer on your network. This computer is called the
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    3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Clear
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup the router
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    opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 The LAN Setup page displays. 5. In the IP Address fields, enter the LAN IP address for the router. 6. In the IP Subnet Mask fields, enter the LAN subnet mask for the router. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you changed the LAN IP address of
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 • In Only. The router incorporates the RIP information that it default setting. • RIP-1. This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you are using an unusual network setup. • RIP-2. This format carries more information. Both
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. This check box is selected by default. 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: • In the Starting IP
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that you want to delete. 6. Click the Delete button. The address is removed. Disable the Built-In DHCP Server By default, the router LAN address of the router. You can use
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Note: If you disable the DHCP server and no other DHCP server is available on your network, you must set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the router ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Clear the Use Router as
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Type a new name in the Device Name field. 6. Click the Apply button. A pop-up window displays. 7. Click the Yes button. The router static route, instructing your router that 134.177.0.0 is accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168
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    window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 (Continued) Field Gateway IP Address Metric Description Enter the IP address of the gateway. The IP address of the gateway must be on the same LAN segment as the router. Enter a number from 2 through 15. This value represents the number of routers between your
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    , you can enable the bridge between the device and the router's Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge. Note: If your ISP provides instructions on how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow those instructions. Manage the WAN and LAN 130 Network Settings User
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    . A bridge with a port group prevents packets that are sent between the IPTV device and the router's Internet port from being processed through the router's Network Address Translation (NAT) service. To configure a port group and enable the bridge: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile
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    for a VLAN tag group for the router's Internet interface. If you are subscribed to IPTV service, the router might require VLAN tags to distinguish between page adjusts. The router includes a default VLAN tag group with the name Internet. 7. Click the Add button. The VLAN/IPTV Setup page displays. 8.
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Field Description Name Enter a name for the VLAN tag group. The name can be up to 10 characters. VLAN ID Enter a value VLAN tag group is added. 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the WAN and LAN 133 Network Settings User Manual
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    admin password recovery • Recover the admin password • Manage the router configuration file • Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs • Return the router to its factory default settings • View the Status and Statistics of the Router • Manage the Activity Log • View devices currently on the
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Update the router firmware You can log in to the router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually load a specific firmware version to your router. Check for new firmware and update the router The router The router finds . The router locates and
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    firmware automatically, follow these instructions. Note: We recommend that you connect a computer to the router using an Ethernet connection to upload the firmware. To manually upload a firmware file to your router: 1. Download the firmware for your router from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it
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    is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari browser. To enable password recovery: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Manage Your Router 137 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one Continue button. A window opens and displays your recovered password. 8. Click the Login again button. Manage Your Router 138 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 A login window opens. 9. With your recovered password, log in to the router. Manage the router configuration file The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer,
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. The LED Control Settings page displays. Manage Your Router 140 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router are saved. Return the router to its factory default settings Under some circumstances server is enabled. Tip: If the router is in access point mode or bridge the router to factory default settings. Use the router. To reset the router to factory default settings: 1. On the back of the router
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 3. Release the Reset button. The Power LED starts blinking. When the reset is complete, the router restarts. browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. Wait until the router finishes restarting. Manage Your Router 142 User Manual
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    the router and the Internet, modem, and WiFi settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. • A red icon indicates that configuration problems exist for
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    Time. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link. - Poll Interval. The interval at which the statistics are updated on this page. 6. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click the Set Interval button. Manage Your Router 144 User Manual
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    Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router. • DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses. • Lease Obtained. The date and time when the
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Manage the Activity Log The log is a detailed record of the websites that users on your network accessed or attempted to access and many other router log immediately, click the Send Log button. The router emails the logs to the address that you specified (see Set
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Specify Which Activities Are Logged You router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Manage Your Router 147 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled. Manage Your Router 148 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 6. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. 7. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the router restarts. The
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup Your Router 150 User Manual
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    case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. Select the Connection time control radio button. Note: The router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able
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    Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. In the Traffic Control section, clear the Disconnect and disable the Internet connection check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the router restarts. Manage Your Router 152 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Remote access You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know the router's WAN IP address to use this feature. Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal password
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 • Everyone. Allow access from any IP address on the Internet. 7. Specify the port number for accessing the router web interface. Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, enter a custom port number for the remote
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    This chapter describes how you can manage the advanced WiFi features of the router. The chapter includes the following sections: • 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
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    opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Manage the WPS Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup the router detects suspicious attempts to break into the router's WiFi settings by using the router's PIN client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router's associated WiFi settings change to an automatically generated
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup 158 Features User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Field by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the router unexpectedly ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings. Manage the Advanced WiFi 159 Features User Manual
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    antenna closest to the client. Explicit beamforming works whether or not the client supports beamforming. Implicit beamforming means that the router can use information from client devices that support beamforming to improve the WiFi signal. This feature is enabled by default, but you can disable
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    the Internet modem and use the router or AP as a WiFi bridge (assuming that the router or AP is capable of functioning as a WiFi bridge), or the other way around-connect the router or AP to the Internet modem, and use the router as a WiFi bridge. Manage the Advanced WiFi 161 Features User Manual
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    using a WiFi link. • Avoid the need for separate WiFi adapters for each device. For example, you could install the first router in a room such connection to the first router. The router that is connected to the Internet modem does not require any special setup because the router that functions as
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 The Wireless Settings page displays. 9. Enter the WiFi settings of the router that is connected to the Internet modem (that is, the other router): a. From the Choose a Wireless Network menu, select the WiFi band that the other router. For 802.11ac mode, both
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    box) on the Advanced Wireless Settings page (ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings). Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only By default, the router functions as both a router and a WiFi access point (AP). You can set up the router to function as an access point only and let it
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 • Get dynamically from existing router. The other router on the network assigns an IP address to the router while the router ). Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to the router while it functions in access point mode. Using
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    networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access. The chapter includes the following sections: • Set up a VPN connection • Specify VPN Service in the Router • Install OpenVPN software • Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-Based Computer • Use VPN to Access the
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    host name to access your network. The router supports these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN page displays. 5. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type
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    page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN Service in the Router on page 167. 7. Click the For
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 9. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 10. Download and install the Open VPN software on your computer, click the openVPN- files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. Use VPN to Access Your Network 169 User Manual
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    page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN Service in the Router on page ?. 7. Click the For
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router -resources/installation-guide-for-openvpn- Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN Service in the Router Manual
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    page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN Service in the Router on page 167. 7. Click the For
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-Based Computer After you set up the router to use VPN and install the OpenVPN application on your computer, you can open a VPN tunnel from your computer to your router over the Internet. For the VPN tunnel to work, the local LAN
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media To router's network, click the remote router icon. Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home To access your Internet service: 1. Set up the router to allow VPN access to your Internet service
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    net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN page displays. 5. Select the Enable
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    net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VNP page displays. 5. Select the Enable
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    14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic for services and applications. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage Port Forwarding to a Local
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    > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. 7. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 8. From the Service Name menu, select the service or application. Manage Port Forwarding and 178 Port Triggering User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 If the service or application that you want to add is not in the list, create a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application (see Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application on page 179). 9. In the Internal IP Address field, enter
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Field Description Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application. Service Type Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. External port range If the service or
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    Router Model R6350 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. 5. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 6. In the table, select the radio button for the service
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    always gives your web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33. 2. On the Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page, configure the router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192.168.1.33. HTTP (port 80) is the standard protocol for web servers. 3. (Optional) Register
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 5. Your router performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP address and sends the reply through the Internet to the computer or mobile device device that sent the web page request. Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications Port
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. 5. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The port triggering settings display. 6. Click the Add Service
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Change a Port Triggering Rule You can change an existing port triggering rule. To change a port triggering rule: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 7. router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 you can tell the router router. 3. Your router router 6667, your router creates another session router with destination port 113. 6. When your router computer. The router replaces the router eventually senses a period of inactivity in the communications. The router
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    to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information. The chapter contains the following sections: • Quick tips • Troubleshoot with the LEDs • You
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network If you must restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3. Plug in the modem and turn it
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    a firmware update is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the firmware. If the error persists, it is likely that a hardware problem exists. For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 191 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off If the Internet LED or Ethernet LAN port LEDs do not light when an Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the modem router router
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    the router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router did not obtain an IP address from your ISP. Troubleshooting 193 User Manual
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    to force your modem to recognize your new router by restarting your network. For more information, see Sequence to restart your network on page 190. If your router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the following: • Your Internet service provider (ISP
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    that the changes occurred, but the old settings might be in the web browser's cache. Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the router, try to isolate the problem: • Does the WiFi device or computer that you are using find your WiFi network? If
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    meters) away and see whether the signal strength improves. • Are objects between the router and your computer blocking the WiFi signal? Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device
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    cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning. • If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that host name as the account name on the Internet Setup page. • Your ISP might be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your computers. Troubleshooting 197 User Manual
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    from the MAC address of your broadband modem. Some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connected to that modem. If your ISP does this, configure your router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting 198 User Manual
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    A Supplemental Information This appendix includes technical information about your router. The appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 200 • Technical Specifications on page 203 199
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Factory Settings You can reset the router to the factory default settings that are shown in the following table. For information about resetting the router to its factory settings, see Return the router saving time Supplemental Information 200 User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Table 3. Router factory default settings SSID name See the router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) WiFi passphrase See the router label Country/region North affect the data throughput rate. Link rate 300+1450 AC1750 Transmit power 100%, nonconfigurable
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Table 3. Router factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Settings SSID name 2.4 GHz band: NETGEAR_Guest 5 GHz band: NETGEAR capability Enabled Router's PIN Enabled. See the router web interface (select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Advanced
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Technical Specifications The following table shows the technical specifications for the router. Table 4. Router supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T WiFi Maximum WiFi signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard. Note that NETGEAR User Manual
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    AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6350 Table 4. Router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz band • US: 2.412-2.462 GHz • Europe: 2.412-2.472 GHz • , WPA-PSK, WPA/WPA2 (mixed mode), WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, and WEP Supplemental Information 204 User Manual
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User Manual
AC1750 Smart WiFi Router
Model R6350
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
March 2020
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
202-11820-03