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12
12.
Use VPN t
o Acc
ess Y
our Netw
ork
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
Set Up a VPN Connection
•
Specify VPN Service in the Router
•
Install OpenVPN Software on Y
our Computer
•
Use VPN to
Access the Router
’s USB Drive and Media
•
Use VPN to
Access Y
our Internet Service at Home
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
8
Unpack Your Router
9
Extend the Antennas
9
Top and Front Panels
10
Rear Panel
11
Position Your Router
11
Cable Your Router
13
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
14
Connect to the Network
15
Wired Connection
15
Wifi Connection
15
Label
16
Types of Logins
16
Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router
16
NETGEAR Genie Automatic Internet Setup
16
Log in to the Router
19
Change the Language
19
Access the Router with the NETGEAR Genie App
20
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
21
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
22
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
22
Specify an Internet Connection that Does Not Use a Login
23
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
24
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
25
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
26
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
26
Use Auto Config for an IPV6 Internet Connection
27
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection
29
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
31
Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection
33
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
33
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
35
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
36
Change the MTU Size
38
Enable the Bridge or Add a VLAN Tag Group
40
Enable the Bridge
40
Add VLAN Tag Groups
41
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance
43
Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service
44
Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream Qos
44
Add Upstream Qos Rules
45
Set up Qos for Applications and Online Gaming
46
Set up Qos for a Router LAN Port
47
Set up Qos for a MAC Address
48
Edit an Upstream Qos Policy
49
Delete an Upstream Qos Policy
50
Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream Qos
51
Add Downstream Qos Rules by Keyword
52
Add a Downstream Qos Rule by Device
53
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
53
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
54
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
56
Set up Parental Controls
57
Block Access to Your Network
58
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
59
Delete Keywords from the List to be Blocked
60
Block Services from the Internet
60
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
62
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
62
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
63
Chapter 6 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
65
USB Storage Device Requirements
66
Access a USB Storage Device on the Network
67
Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault
70
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
70
Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
70
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
71
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Drive
72
Control Access to the USB Drive
73
Use FTP Within the Network
74
View or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive
75
Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive
76
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Drive
77
Set up NETGEAR Downloader
78
Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader
78
Set up Email Notifications for NETGEAR Downloader
79
Manage NETGEAR Downloader Tasks
80
Safely Remove a USB Drive
80
Chapter 7 Access the Router's USB Drive through the Internet
82
Access the USB Drive through the Internet
83
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
83
Access the USB Drive through the Internet with FTP
84
Dynamic DNS
85
Your Personal FTP Server
85
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
86
Specify a DNS Account
87
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
89
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
89
Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud
89
Create a Readycloud Account
90
Register Your Router with Readycloud
90
Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server
93
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
94
Play Music from a USB Drive with Itunes Server
94
Play Media from a USB Drive on Tivo
96
Set up the Router to Work with Tivo
96
Play Videos on Tivo
97
Play Music or View Photos on Tivo
97
Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer
98
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
99
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
99
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
100
Use the Shared Printer
101
View or Change the Status of a Printer
102
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
102
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
103
Chapter 10 Specify Network Settings
105
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
106
View the WAN Settings
106
Set up a Default DMZ Server
108
Change the Router's Device Name
109
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
109
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
111
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
112
Manage Reserves LAN IP Addresses
113
Reserve an IP Address
113
Edit a Reserved IP Address Entry
113
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
114
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
114
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
115
Change the Wifi Security Option
117
Set up a Guest Network
118
How the Router Manages Wifi Clients
120
Airtime Fairness
120
Implicit Beamforming
120
Control the Wireless Radios
121
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
121
Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios
121
Set up a Wireless Schedule
122
Specify WPS Settings
123
Set up the Router with an Existing Router or Gateway
124
Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point
126
Set up the Router in Bridge Mode
127
Chapter 11 Manage Your Network
130
Update the Router Firmware
131
Change the Admin Password
131
Recover the Admin Password
132
View Router Status
134
Display Internet Port Statistics
134
Check the Internet Connection Status
135
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
136
Monitor Internet Traffic
137
Create Custom Static Routes
139
Set up a Static Route
139
Edit a Static Route
140
Delete a Static Route
141
View Devices Currently on the Network
141
Manage the Router Configuration File
142
Back up Settings
143
Restore Configuration Settings
143
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
144
Remote Management
144
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App
146
Chapter 12 Use VPN to Access Your Network
147
Set up a VPN Connection
148
Specify VPN Service in the Router
149
Install Openvpn Software on Your Computer
149
Use a VPN Tunnel
151
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Drive and Media
153
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
153
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
153
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
154
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
155
Chapter 13 Specify Internet Port Settings
156
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
157
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
158
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
159
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
159
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
160
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
160
Set up Port Triggering
161
Add a Port Triggering Service
161
Enable Port Triggering
162
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
163
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting
165
Quick Tips
166
Sequence to Restart Your Network
166
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
166
Wireless Settings
166
Network Settings
166
Troubleshoot with the Leds
167
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
167
Power LED Is off or Blinking
167
Power LED Stays Amber
167
Leds Never Turn off
168
Internet or Ethernet Port Leds Are off
168
Wifi LED Is off
168
Cannot Log in to the Router
168
Cannot Access the Internet
169
Troubleshoot Pppoe
170
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
171
Changes Not Saved
171
Wireless Connectivity
172
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
172
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
172
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
173
Appendix A Supplemental Information
175
Factory Settings
176
Technical Specifications
178
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Language
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