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  • Netgear AC2100-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 1
    User Manual Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 July 2019 202-12001-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support
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    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 Use the Internet Setup Wizard 23 Manually set up the Internet connection 23 Specify an Internet connection without
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Manage the MTU size 38 MTU concepts 38 Change the MTU size 40 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet 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
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    85 Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 85 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play.........86 Chapter 7 Manage Your Router 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
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 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
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    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 triggering 146 Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Quick tips 149 Sequence
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Technical Specifications 162 8
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    Top Panel • Rear Panel • USB Port on the Front Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable 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 are made available
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Unpack Your Router The box contains the following items. Figure 1. Package contents Table 1. Legend 1. Router 2. Antennas (3) 3. Ethernet cable 4 Power adapter In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Hardware Overview of the 10 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Attach the Antennas The router comes with three antennas. To attach the antennas: 1. Remove the antenna caps from the antenna posts on the back panel of the router. 2. at 45-degree angles, as shown. Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router. Table 2. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Description Power Solid amber. The router is starting. Blinking amber. The firmware 12 Router User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Rear Panel The back panel of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. For information about attaching the antennas, see Attach the Antennas on page 11. Figure 2. Router button, see Return the router to its factory default
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    router. Figure 3. USB 3.0 port Router Label The router label on the bottom panel of the router lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the router. Figure 4. Router label Hardware Overview of the 14 Router User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Position the Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of the router router
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    device. For more information, see Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app on page 19. Figure 5. 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 the
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    's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter explains the ways you can connect, how to access the router and log in, and how to automatically set up the Internet connection. The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins •
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Connect to the network You can connect to the router on the router. Your the router is router router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your WPS-enabled device. 3. Press the WPS button on the router. Connect to the Router
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    latest firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR. The Nighthawk app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices. To install your router using the Nighthawk app: 1. To download the app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services
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    www.routerlogin.net. Note: You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1. The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the button to confirm this change. The page refreshes with the language that you selected. Connect to the Router's Network 21 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User
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    Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow your router to detect 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
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    Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your Internet configuration. Manually set up the Internet connection You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first that you want to use. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR service. 9. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field. 10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router the NETGEAR 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. Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual
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    you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use. • 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
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    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 your home network (the LAN). 9. (Optional) Select
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    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 your home network (the LAN). 7. (Optional) Select
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 8. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: • Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router relay router is the router to which your router creates
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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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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 With a 6rd tunnel configuration, the router follows the RFC5969 standard, supporting two ways to establish a 6rd tunnel IPv6 WAN connection: • Auto Detect mode. In IPv6 Auto Detect mode, when the router receives option 212 from the DHCPv4 option,
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 7. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. Specify Your Internet Settings 33 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Pass for the 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 set up
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router Your Internet Settings 35 User Manual
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    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 your home network (the LAN). 9. (Optional) Select
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection: 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
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    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 your home network (the LAN). 10. (Optional) Select
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    another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • You experience problems connecting to your Internet service, and the technical support of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. For example, if a secure website does not
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Table 3. Common MTU sizes (Continued) MTU 1458 1436 Application Used in PPPoA environments. Used in PPTP environments enter a value from 64 to 1500. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 40 User Manual
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    4 Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from block Internet sites • Manage network access control lists • Schedule when to block Internet sites and services • Set up security event email notifications 41
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet You can use access control to block or allow access to the Internet through your router. To set up access connected to the network Control Access to the Internet 42 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 The list displays. 8. a schedule that you set. For more information, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 48. • Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule Access to the Internet 43 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 • Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov. • Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access. 7. Click the Add Keyword button. The keyword is added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Block services from the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule. To block services: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 • Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer. • IP Address Range. Block services for a range of computers with consecutive IP addresses on your network. • All lP Addresses. Block services on page 58. Control Access to the Internet 46 User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 To specify a trusted computer: 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 . Control Access to the Internet 47 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 5. Select the services. To schedule blocking: 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 the Internet 48 User Manual
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    Your settings are saved. Set up security event email 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 up email notifications: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 9. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select 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 50 User
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    Password or the WiFi Security • Set up a guest WiFi network • Control the WiFi radios • Set up a WiFi schedule • Specify WPS settings • Set up the router as a WiFi access point • Set up the router in bridge mode • Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group • Manage custom static routes 51
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 View or Change WAN Settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router denial of service attacks such
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Passthrough. VPN connects two secure networks over the Internet. The router supports VPN passthrough for IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP. 5. Click service that you configured on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can specify that the router
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Type the IP address. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the Router's Device Name The router's default device name is based on its model number. This
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router field, type the subnet mask of the router. The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local router incorporates the RIP information that it receives. b. Select the RIP version: • Disabled. This is the default setting. • RIP-1. This format is universally supported
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router of the router, you are disconnected when this change takes router. Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The router router. These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. b. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 8. Click the Apply button. The reserved address is entered into the table. The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The two minutes, go to the WPS-enabled device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi network. Manage Network Settings 60 User Manual
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    change the SSID or other WiFi security settings, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router. To specify basic WiFi settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 7. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field. The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated and is on the router label. If you change the name, make sure
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time you logged in. The user name up to 1300 Mbps. This mode is the default mode. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage Network Settings 63 User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Change the WiFi Password or the WiFi Security The WiFi password is different from the admin password that you use to log in to the router. Your router This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the router's WiFi network. If you did not
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the router SSID. NETGEAR_Guest • 5 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR-5G_Guest By default, these networks are configured as open networks
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router By default, the router broadcasts the SSID of The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. To change the not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. Select older devices that do not support WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router router WiFi radios The router's internal WiFi radios router. When the WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the router router, or you can log in to the router and enable or disable the WiFi radios. If you are close to the router router
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Enable or disable the WiFi radios If you used the WiFi On/Off button to turn off the WiFi radios, you can't log in to the router router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router signal from your router at times when
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router 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. page displays. The Router's PIN field displays the fixed PIN that you can use to configure the router's WiFi settings
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 5. (Optional) Select or clear the Enable Router's PIN check box. The PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the router detects suspicious attempts to break into the router's WiFi settings by using the router's PIN through WPS. You can manually
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 7. Select an IP address setting: • Get dynamically from existing router. The other router on the network assigns an IP address to this router ). Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is in AP mode. Using
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 To set up the router in bridge mode: 1. Make a note of the WiFi settings of the other router to which this router > Advanced Setup > Router/ AP / Bridge Mode. The Router / AP / Bridge the settings of the other router to which this router will connect: a. Select the
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    VLAN tag groups to the bridge. Note: If your ISP provides instructions for how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow those instruction. Set up a bridge for a port group If the devices that are connected to the router's Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your
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    include an IPTV device, your ISP might require you to set up a bridge 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 the Internet traffic and the IPTV traffic. A bridge with a VLAN tag group
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    the IPTV port requires an IP address within the Internet service provider's network (intranet address). You can set up a bridge connection from the WAN to one of the LAN ports. When IPTV is connected through WiFi, the home router also must support the bridging of the WAN port to the WiFi network
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 To configure an IPTV port: 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 routes unless you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 • Your home network includes an ISDN router for connecting to the company where you are employed. This router's address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100. • Your company's network address is 134.177.0.0. When you set up your router Network Settings 77 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 6. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only). 7. To limit case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. Manage Network Settings 78 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 The Static Routes page displays. 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Edit button. the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Manage Network Settings 79 User Manual
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    as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging. By default, the router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). This chapter contains the following sections: • Optimize Internet Streaming With QoS • Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Optimize Internet Streaming With QoS You can use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign high priority to Internet streaming, applications, and services. We Check button. Speedtest determines your Internet bandwidth. Optimize Performance 81 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. A link displays on the bottom of the page to view priority. The rule priority corresponds to the queues. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Optimize Performance 82 User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Add a QoS Rule by Service To enable Dynamic QoS: 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 button. The service displays in the
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 3. Enter the router In the QoS rules table, select the service, application, or device. 6. Click the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router select the service, application, or device. 7. Click
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    Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. WMM QoS is automatically enabled for the router. WMM both it and the client running that application. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is router does not allow any device to automatically control router resources, such as port
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 6. Type the advertisement period in minutes. The advertisement period specifies how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. Optimize Performance 87 User Manual
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    and home network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the router firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password recovery • Recover the admin password • View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings • Display the statistics of the Internet port
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 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 firmware (routing software) is
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    update its 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
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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 91 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one button. A window opens and displays your recovered password. 8. Click the Login again button. Manage Your Router 92 User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 A login window opens. 9. With your recovered password, log in to the router. View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings You can view router information, the Internet port status, and WiFi settings. To view information about the router
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Display the statistics of the Internet port To display the statistics of the Internet port: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router which the statistics are updated on this page. Manage Your Router 94 User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin does not require a login and the router receives an IP address automatically, the window to the router. • DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 6. To release (stop) the Internet connection, click the Release button. 7. To renew (restart) the Internet connection, click the Renew button. 8. To exit the screen, click the Close Window button. View and manage logs of router Manage Your Router 96 User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 You must set up email notifications in order to receive the logs. The router router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router the router assigned router Internet port. You can set limits for traffic volume. Manage Your
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 To monitor Internet traffic: 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 and disabled. Manage Your Router 98 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 10. Click the Apply button. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. 11. To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button. 12. To display more information about the data traffic on your router and
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    Erase button. The configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the reset is complete, the router restarts. This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 The file is uploaded to the router and the router restarts. WARNING: Do not interrupt the restoration process. Remote access You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know the router access the router's remote management
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 • Only router's firmware, see Check for new firmware and update the router on page 89. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. Manage Your Router 102 User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs The LEDs on the top panel of the router the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user are saved. Return the router to its factory default settings Under some circumstances
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Tip: If the router is When the reset is complete, the router restarts. This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. Settings page displays. Manage Your Router 104 User Manual
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    process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. Wait until the router finishes restarting. Manage Your Router 105 User Manual
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    USB device to a Windows network drive • Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac • Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault • Back up Mac computers remove a USB storage device For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare. 106
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 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-
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer To access the USB storage device from a Windows-based computer: 1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router Storage Devices 108 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router to the router from a Mac From a computer router. To access the device from a Mac: 1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router router. When you connect the USB storage device to the router's on the router and you allowed your Mac name and router admin
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    for all the Windows-based computers in your home. Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup. The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault: • Windows 10 • Windows 8.1 • Windows 8 • Windows 7 To back up your Windows-based computer
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Note: The following instructions might be different depending on the macOS your computer is using. For more instructions about backing up your computer with Time Machine, see the Apple support router supports GUID or MBR partitions. Select the GUID Partition Table or
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Prepare to back up a large amount of data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, we amount of data, see Prepare to back up a large amount of data on page 112. Share USB Storage Devices 112 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 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 admin password for the password router displays name and the router admin password for
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Enable FTP access within your network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload ( BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > ReadySHARE. Share USB Storage Devices 114 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section to view to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically. Share USB Storage Devices 115 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 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 116 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > ReadySHARE. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page device offline. 7. Physically disconnect the USB storage device. Share USB Storage Devices 117 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 includes the following sections: • Set up and manage Dynamic DNS • Set up FTP access through the
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Set up and manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs selected. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB 119 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 121. 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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    . In the User Name field, type the user name for your account. • NETGEAR account. In the Email field, type the email address for your account. 10. settings are saved. 12. To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button. A message displays the Dynamic
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 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 . 2. Connect to your home router: • To connect with Dynamic
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Remotely access a USB device using ReadyCLOUD NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD for routers lets you remotely access files stored on a USB storage device that is connected to the router ReadyCLOUD for Routers User Manual, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com.
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 When you connect the USB storage device to the router's USB port, it might take readycloud.netgear.com. 9. Click the Sign In link, enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password, and click the Sign In button. The ReadyCLOUD page displays the router that
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    10 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 • Change the NTP Server 126
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 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
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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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    AC2100 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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    Server (Settings) page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable TiVo support check box is selected. 6. If you changed the settings, click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the NTP Server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR NTP server to sync the network time. You can change the NTP
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 5. Select the Set your preferred NTP server radio button. 6. Enter the NTP server domain name or IP address in the Primary NTP server field. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use the Router as a Media Server 132 User Manual
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    connected to a USB port on your router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows-based and Mac computers on your network. For more information about the features available in the NETGEAR USB Control Center, see the ReadySHARE Printer User Manual, which is available at http://downloadcenter
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router USB printer to a router USB port. Download the Visit https://www.netgear.com/home/discover/apps the instructions NETGEAR USB Control Center, visit https://www.netgear.com/support NETGEAR USB Control Center. After the InstallShield Wizard completes the installation, the NETGEAR
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 4. Select a language from the menu and click the OK button. The NETGEAR USB Control Center opens. Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks the NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer. If you do not see the USB printer displayed
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 The status changes to Available. Now any computers on the network can use the printer. 6. To exit the utility, select System > Exit. View or Change the Status of a Printer To view or change the status: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The NETGEAR
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer If your USB printer supports scanning, you can also use the USB printer for scanning. To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The NETGEAR
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Your settings are saved. Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center To change the language: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . 2. Select Tools > Configuration. The NETGEAR . Your settings are saved. Share a USB Printer 138 User Manual
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    12 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server • Port Triggering 139
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    the service that you want to add is not in the menu, create a custom service. See Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service on page 141. 10. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service. Manage Port Forwarding and 140 Port Triggering User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 11. Click the Add button. The service displays in the menu. Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service The router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules. If the service Port Forwarding and 141 Port Triggering User Manual
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    is now in the list on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Edit a Port Forwarding Service To edit a port forwarding entry: 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
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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 a host
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: 1. When feature in Windows XP), enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Manage Port Forwarding and 144 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Add a Port Triggering Service To add a port triggering service: 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
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering: 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 the router does the router to open
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router router. 3. Your router creates router stores of 6667, your router creates another session entry router with destination port 113. 6. When your router computer. The router replaces the message 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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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 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
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    recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. LEDs never turn off When the router is turned on, the LEDs light for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the LEDs stay on, this indicates a fault within the router. Troubleshooting 150
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    the router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. Troubleshooting 151 User Manual
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    as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, 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 a configuration. You cannot access the Internet If you can access
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    . For more information, see Sequence to restart your network on page 149. 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) might require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over
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    your router. Troubleshoot Internet browsing If your router can obtain If your Internet service provider (ISP) router's configuration, restart your computer. Alternatively, you can configure your computer manually with a DNS address, as explained in the documentation for your computer. • The router
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 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 not, check the WiFi LED on the router. If it
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 To ping the router from a Windows-based computer: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router problems router on page 155. Troubleshooting 156 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 3. If you do not receive replies, check the following: • Check to see that IP address of your router is listed as ISP does this, configure your router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting 157 User Manual
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    14 Supplemental Information This appendix includes technical information about your router. The appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications 158
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Factory Settings You can reset the router to the factory default settings that are shown in the following table. For more information about resetting the router to its factory settings, see Return the router saving time Supplemental Information 159 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Table 4. Router factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Settings Firewall and WAN security Inbound ( power 100%, nonconfigurable Guest WiFi network WiFi communication Disabled Supplemental Information 160 User Manual
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Table 4. Router factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Settings SSID name 2.4 GHz band: NETGEAR_Guest 5 GHz band: NETGEAR Long Preamble WPS WPS capability Enabled Router's PIN Enabled. See the router's web page (select ADVANCED > Advanced
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    AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Technical Specifications The following table shows the technical specifications for the router. Table 5. 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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    Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router Model R7200 Table 5. Router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz band • US: 2.412-2.462 GHz • Europe: 2.412-2.472 GHz PSK, WPA/WPA2 (mixed mode), WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, and WEP Supplemental Information 163 User Manual
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User Manual
Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router
Model R7200
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
July 2019
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
202-12001-01