User ManualTable of Contentsgenie App1Contents31. Getting Started7Router Requirements8Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer8Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets8Install the Android Mobile genie App9Install the iOS Mobile genie App9Manage the Desktop genie App Settings For Windows Computers9Enable or Disable Autostart9Show or Hide Network Connectivity Change10Manage Your Router Locally Using the genie App10Log In to Your Router Locally Using the Desktop genie App11Log In to Your Router Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App12Log In to Your Router Using the iOS Mobile genie App13View Information About the genie App and the Router16View Information about the Windows desktop genie App16View Information about the Mac Desktop genie App17View Information About the Android Mobile genie App17View Information About the iOS Mobile genie App182. Manage Your Internet Connection19Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App20Perform a Speed Test Using the Desktop genie App20Fix an Internet Connection Problem Using the Desktop genie App21Set Up Traffic Meter Locally22Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Desktop genie App22Set Up the Traffic Meter Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App24Set Up the Traffic Meter Using the iOS Mobile genie App253. Manage Your WiFi Network27Manage WiFi Connections28Connect to a WiFi Network Using the Desktop genie App28Specify the Preferred Network Using the Desktop genie App28View the WiFi Channel Usage in Your Area Using the Desktop genie App29Change the WiFi Channel Using the Desktop genie App29Change the Router WiFi Settings Locally30Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the Desktop genie App31Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the Android Mobile genie App32Change the Router WiFi Settings Using the iOS Mobile genie App33Export Router WiFi Settings to a USB Device Using the Desktop genie App35View the Network Map Locally36View the Network Map Locally Using the Desktop genie App36View the Network Map Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App38View the Network Map using the iOS Mobile genie App38Modify Device Information in the Network Map Locally40Modify Device Information Locally Using the Desktop genie App40Modify Device Information Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App43Modify Device Information Locally Using the iOS Mobile genie App45Block or Allow Network Access Locally46Block or Allow Network Access Using the Desktop genie App47Block or Allow Devices Network Access Using the Android Mobile genie App49Block or Allow Devices Network Access Using the iOS Mobile genie App51Set Up Parental Controls Locally55Enable or Disable Parental Controls Locally61Enable or Disable Parental Controls Using the Desktop genie App62Enable or Disable Parental Controls Using the Android Mobile genie App62Enable or Disable Parental Controls Using the iOS Mobile genie App63Create a Bypass Account Using the genie App64Create a Bypass Account Using the Desktop genie App64Create a Bypass Account Using the Android Mobile genie App65Create a Bypass Account Using the iOS Mobile genie App66Set Parental Controls Filtering Levels Locally for Each Device67Set the Parental Controls Filtering Level Using the Desktop genie App68Set the Parental Control Filtering Level Using the Android Mobile genie App69Set the Parental Control Filtering Level Using the iOS Mobile genie App72Set Up a Guest WiFi Network Locally75Set Up a Guest WiFi Network Locally Using the Desktop genie App75Set Up a Guest WiFi Network Locally Using the Android Mobile genie App78Set Up a Guest WiFi Network locally Using the iOS Mobile genie App79Connect to a WiFi Network Locally Using a QR Code82Display the WiFi Network QR Code82Display the WiFi Network QR Code on the Desktop genie App83Display the WiFi Network QR Code on the Android Mobile genie App84Display the WiFi Network QR Code on the iOS Mobile genie App85Scan a WiFi Network QR Code Using Mobile genie App864. Remotely Access Your Router88Manage Your Home Network Remotely Using the genie App89Create a Remote Access Account90Create a Remote Access Account Using the Windows Desktop genie App90Create a Remote Access Account Using the Android Mobile genie App91Create a Remote Access Account Using the iOS Mobile genie App92Register Your Router with your Remote Access genie Account94Register Your Router Using the Windows Desktop genie App94Register Your Router Using the Android Mobile genie App95Register Your Router Using the iOS Mobile genie App97Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App100Remotely Access Your Router from a Windows Computer100Remotely Access Your Router from an Android Mobile Device102Remotely Access Your Router from an iOS Device103Remote Access Troubleshooting1065. Share Files109Access Files on a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router110Access Files on a USB Storage Device Using the Desktop genie App110Access Files on a USB Storage Device Using the Android Mobile genie App111Access Files on a USB Storage Device Using the iOS Mobile genie App112Send Files With Turbo Transfer114Send Files With Turbo Transfer Using the Desktop genie App114Send Files With Turbo Transfer Using the Android Mobile genie App116Send Files With Turbo Transfer Using the iOS Mobile genie App118Enable or Disable the Turbo Transfer Power Saving Feature119Enable or Disable Turbo Transfer Power Saving On an Android Device119Enable or Disable Turbo Transfer Power Saving On an iOS Device120View Turbo Transfer History121View Turbo Transfer History Using the Mobile genie App for Android121View Turbo Transfer History Using Mobile genie App for iOS1236. Use MyMedia to Play and Share Media Files125Use Your Device to Play Media From Your Home Network126Play Media From Your Home Network on a Computer126Play Media From Your Home Network on an Android Device127Play Media on an iOS Device128Share Media With Chromecast Using the Mobile genie App129Share Media With Chromecast Using an Android Device129Share Media With Chromecast Using an iOS Device131MyMedia Views132Change the MyMedia Player133Change the MyMedia Player on a Computer133Change the MyMedia Player on an Android Device134Change the MyMedia Player on an iOS Device134Restart MyMedia Service on Mobile Devices135Restart MyMedia Service Using an Android Device135Restart MyMedia Service Using an iOS Device136Refresh the MyMedia Source Folders on Mobile Devices138Refresh the MyMedia Source Folders Using an Android Device138Refresh the MyMedia Source Folder Using an iOS Device139Allow Devices on the Network to Access Files141Allow Devices to Access Files on a Computer141Allow Devices to Access Files on an Android Device142Allow Devices to Access Files on an iOS Device143Allow Media Files to Play on Your Device145Allow Media Files to Play on Your Computer145Allow Media Files to Play on Your Android Device146Allow Media Files to Play on Your iOS Device147Change the Media File Settings Using the Desktop genie App149Change the Video File Settings Using the Desktop genie App149Change the Audio File Settings on the Using the Desktop genie App151Change the Image File Settings Using the Desktop genie App1537. Set Up an AirPrint Printer Using the genie App156Set Up an AirPrint Printer Using the Desktop genie App157Print from an iOS Device Using AirPrint1588. View WiFi Analytics Using the Android Mobile genie App160View the WiFi Signal Strength161Test the WiFi in Different Rooms in Your Home161View the Network Status162View Channel Interference163View a Channel Graph164View a WiFi Signal Graph1659. Administration and Troubleshooting167Register Your Product168Register Your Product Using the Desktop genie App168Register Your Product Using the Android Mobile genie169Register Your Product Using the iOS Mobile genie App170Update the Router Firmware Locally Using the Desktop genie170Update the genie App172Update the Desktop genie App172Update the Android Mobile genie App173Update the IOS Mobile genie App174Reboot the Router Locally174Reboot the Router Locally Using the Desktop genie App175Reboot the Router Using the Android Mobile genie App176Reboot the Router Using the iOS Mobile genie App176Run a Ping Test Using the Desktop genie177Run the Trace Route Utility Using the Desktop genie App178Perform a DNS Lookup Using the Desktop genie App178View a Computer Profile Using the Desktop genie App180View FAQs About the genie App Using the Desktop genie App183Get Network Support Using the Desktop genie App184Size: 14.2 MBPages: 186Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsContents31. Hardware Overview of the Modem Router9Unpack Your Modem Router11Attach the Antennas11Top Panel with LEDs12Back Panel With Ports, Buttons, Connectors, and a Switch15Side Panels With USB Ports17Bottom Panel Product Label172. Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network18Position Your Modem Router19Connect to the Modem Router20Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable20Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router20Manual Method20Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method21Types of Logins21Automatic Internet Setup22Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service23DSL Service23Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router23Set Up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service31Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings37Change the Language38Change the admin Password39Set Up Password Recovery40Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware41Access the Modem Router With the NETGEAR genie App413. Manage the Internet Settings Manually43Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup44Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection49Specify an ADSL Connection Without a Login Requirement49Specify an ADSL Connection With a Login Requirement and PPPoA or PPPoE Service54Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection60Specify a VDSL Connection Without a Login Requirement60Specify a VDSL Connection With a Login Requirement and PPPoE Service65Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection69Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection Without a Login Requirement70Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection With a Login Requirement and PPPoE Service74Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection78IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses78Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect79Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection81Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection83Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection83Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection85Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection87Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Config89Manage the MTU Size91MTU Concepts91Change the MTU Size924. Manage the WiFi Network Settings94Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network95View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings95Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security101Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security103Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network105Use WPS With the Push Button Method105Use WPS With the PIN Method106Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network107Control the WiFi Radios113Use the WiFi On/Off Button113Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios113Set Up a WiFi Schedule114Manage the WPS Settings117Manage Advanced WiFi Settings118Use the Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point1195. Control Access to the Internet122Set Up Parental Controls123Allow or Block Access to Your Network124Enable and Manage Network Access Control124Manage Network Access Control Lists126Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List126Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List128Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites129Set Up Blocking130Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List131Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List132Specify a Trusted Computer132Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications133Add an Outbound Firewall Rule134Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application135Change an Outbound Firewall Rule137Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule138Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules139Set Up Security Event Email Notifications1416. Optimize Performance144Optimize Traffic with QoS145Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules146Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application146Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device147Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule149Remove a QoS Rule150Remove All QoS Rules151Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control152Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service153Manage Beamforming154Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play1557. Share a Storage Device157USB Device Requirements158Connect a USB Device to the Modem Router158Access a Storage Device Connected to the Modem Router159Access the Storage Device From a Windows Computer159Access the Storage Device From a Mac160Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault160Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine161Set Up a USB Storage Device on a Mac161Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data162Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a Storage Device162Manage Access to a Storage Device164Enable FTP Access Within Your Network166View Network Folders on a Device167Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device168Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive170Approve USB Devices171Safely Remove a USB Device1738. Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet175Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS176Your Personal FTP Server176Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account177Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created178Access Storage Devices Through the Internet179Access Storage Devices From a Remote Computer180Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet180Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet1829. Use the Modem Router as a Media Server183Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings184Rescan the Media Files for Content184Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server185Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo186Set Up the Modem Router to Work With TiVo187Play Videos188Play Music or View Photos188Copy TiVo Files to a Computer18810. Share a USB Printer189Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer190Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility190Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility190Use the Shared Printer193Manually Connect and Print193Print and Release the Printer193View or Change the Status of a Printer194Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer194Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings196Turn Off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center196Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language197Specify the Time-Out19711. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings198Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference199Enable and Configure a VLAN199Enable Bridge Mode for IPTV Devices202Manage the WAN Security Settings203Set Up a Default DMZ Server204Manage NAT Filtering205Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway206Manage IGMP Proxying206Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address Settings207Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings208Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses209Reserve a LAN IP Address209Change a Reserved IP Address210Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry211Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool211Disable the Built-In DHCP Server213Change the Modem Router’s Device Name213Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes214Set Up a Static Route214Change a Static Route216Remove a Static Route21712. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic218Update the Firmware of the Modem Router219Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router219Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Modem Router220Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router221Back Up the Settings221Restore the Settings222Recover the admin Password223Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings223Use the Reset Button224Erase the Settings225Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs226View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router226View Information About the Modem Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings226View the Traffic Statistics231Change the Traffic Statistics Polling Frequency233View, Renew, or Release the TCP/IP Internet Connection233View, Establish, or Terminate the PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Connection235View Devices Currently on the Network236Manage the Activity Log and Syslog237View the Logs237Specify Which Activities Are Logged238Specify a Syslog Server239Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic239Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions239View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics241Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume242Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time243Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached245Manage the Modem Router Remotely245Use the Modem Router as a DSL Modem Only24713. Use VPN to Access Your Network249Set Up a VPN Connection250Specify VPN Service in the Modem Router250Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows Computer251Install OpenVPN Software on a Mac Computer253Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows Computer254Use VPN to Access the Modem Router’s USB Device and Media From a Windows Computer256Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home256Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Modem Router256Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Modem Router257Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home25814. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering259Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications260Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application260Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application261Change a Port Forwarding Rule263Remove a Port Forwarding Rule264Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public264How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule265Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications265Add a Port Triggering Rule266Change a Port Triggering Rule268Remove a Port Triggering Rule269Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering270Disable Port Triggering271Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat27115. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting273Perform Diagnostics274Perform a DNS Lookup274Ping an IP Address274Display the Routing Table275Reboot the Modem Router From Its Web Pages275Quick Tips for Troubleshooting276Troubleshoot With the LEDs277Power LED Is Off278Power LED Remains Solid Amber278WiFi LED Is Off278You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router279Troubleshoot the Internet Connection279Troubleshoot the DSL Link279DSL LED Is Solid White279DSL LED Is Blinking White279DSL LED Is Off or Internet LED Is Off280Internet LED Is Off280Obtain an Internet IP Address280Verify the PPPoE or PPPoA Connection282Reestablish the PPPoE or PPPoA Connection282Troubleshoot Internet Browsing283Changes Are Not Saved284Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity284Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility285Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router285Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device286A. Supplemental Information288Factory Settings289Technical Specifications291Size: 5.6 MBPages: 293Language: EnglishOpen manual
