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User ManualNighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi RouterModel R7000January 2019202-11973-01NETGEAR, Inc.350 E. Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134, USA

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ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router.10Top Panel LEDs and Buttons.11Rear Panel.14Extend the Antennas.15Router Label.15Position Your Router.16Cable Your Router.17Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the RouterConnect to the Network.19Wired Connection.19WiFi Connection.19WiFi Connection Using WPS.19Types of Logins.20Use a Web Browser to Access the Router.20Automatic Internet Setup.20Log In to the Router.22Install and Manage Your Router With the Nighthawk App.22Change the Language.23Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet SettingsUse the Internet Setup Wizard.25Manually Set Up the Internet Connection.25Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.25Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login.27Specify IPv6 Internet Connections.28Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses.29Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection.29Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection.30Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection.32Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection.32Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection.34Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection.35Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection.37Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection.383

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Manage the MTU Size.40MTU Concepts.40Change the MTU Size.42Chapter 4 Control Access to the InternetAllow or Block Access to Your Network.44Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites.45Block Services From the Internet.47Delete Keywords From the Blocked List.48Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer.48Manage Network Access Control Lists.49Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services.50Set Up Security Event Email Notifications.51Chapter 5 Optimize PerformanceOptimize Internet Streaming With Dynamic QoS.54Enable Advanced QoS and Manually Set Up QoS Rules.54Add a QoS Rule by Service.55Add a QoS Rule by Device.55Add a QoS Rule by LAN pot.56Edit a QoS Rule.57Delete a QoS Rule.58Delete All QoS Rules.58Enable Dynamic QoS.59Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update.60Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play.61Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service.62Enable or Disable Smart Connect.63Chapter 6 Manage Network SettingsView or Change WAN Settings.65Set Up a Default DMZ Server.66Change the Router’s Device Name.67Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings.67Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns.69Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router.70Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses.71Reserve an IP Address.71Edit a Reserved IP Address.72Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry.72Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections.73Specify Basic WiFi Settings.74Change the WiFi Mbps Settings.75Change the WiFi Password or the WiFi Security.774

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Set Up a Guest WiFi Network.78Control the WiFi Radios.80Use the WiFi On/Off Button.81Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios.81Set Up a WiFi Schedule.81Specify WPS Settings.82Set Up the Router as a WiFi Access Point.83Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode.84Set Up the Router as a WiFi Repeater.86Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group.87Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group.87Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group.88Custom Static Routes.90Set Up a Static Route.91Edit a Static Route.92Delete a Static Route.93Chapter 7 Manage Your RouterUpdate the Router Firmware.95Check for New Firmware and Update the Router.95Manually Upload Firmware to the Router.96Change the admin Password.97Enable admin Password Recovery.97Recover the admin Password.98View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFiSettings.99Display Internet Port Statistics.100Check the Internet Connection Status.101View and Manage Logs of Router Activity.102View Devices Currently on the Network.103Monitor Internet Traffic.103Manage the Router Configuration File.105Back Up Settings.105Erase the Settings.105Restore Configuration Settings.106Remote Access.107Set Up Remote Management.107Use Remote Access.108Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App.108Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs.109Set Your Time Zone.109Change the NTP Server.110Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings.111Use the Reset Button.1115

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Erase the Settings.111Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the RouterUSB Device Requirements.114Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router.114Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From aWindows-Based Computer.115Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive.115Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From aMac.116Back Up Windows-Based Computers With ReadySHARE Vault.117Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine.117Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac.118Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data.119Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a USB Hard Disk.119Enable FTP Access Within Your Network.121View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device.121Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device.122Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device.123Set Up NETGEAR Downloader.124Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader.124Set Up Email Notifications for NETGEAR Downloader.125Change the NETGEAR Downloader Settings.126Manage NETGEAR Downloader Tasks.127Safely Remove a USB Storage Device.127Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage DevicesThrough the InternetSet Up and Manage Dynamic DNS.130Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet.130Your Personal FTP Server.131Set Up Your Personal FTP Server.131Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account.132Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created.132Change the Dynamic DNS Settings.133Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet.135Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD.135Create a ReadyCLOUD Account.135Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD.136Chapter 10 Use the Router as a Media ServerSpecify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings.139Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server.140Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With iTunes.1406

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With the Remote App.141Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo.142Change the NTP Server.143Chapter 11 Share a USB PrinterInstall the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer.146Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility.146Instal

UserManual NighthawkAC1900SmartWiFiRouter ModelR7000 NETGEAR, Inc. January 2019 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-11973-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA