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Wireless Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Wireless Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . .115

Appendix A

Supplemental Information

Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Appendix B

Notification of Compliance

Index

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1

1.

Hardware Setup

Getting to know your router

The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi at gigabit speeds. It offers the

ultimate mobility for WiFi devices with speeds up to 3x faster than 802.11n.

Compatible with next generation WiFi devices, and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g and n

devices, it enables HD streaming throughout your home. The R6300 with simultaneous dual

band WiFi technology offers speeds up to 450

1

to 1300

2

Mbps and avoids interference, ensuring

top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. This makes it ideal for larger homes with multiple

devices. In addition, four gigabit Ethernet ports offer ultra-fast wired connections. Wirelessly

access and share a USB hard drive and USB printer using the two USB 2.0 ports.

If you already set up your router, you can skip this chapter. If you have not done that yet, this

chapter covers the hardware setup.

Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings

,

explains how to set up

your Internet connection.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•

Unpack Your Router

•

Position Your Router

•

Hardware Features

For information about ReadySHARE features in your product, see

Chapter 5, USB Storage

, and

www.netgear.com/readyshare

.

The NETGEAR genie® app provides easy installation from an iPad®, tablet, computer or

smartphone. It includes a personal dashboard, allowing you to manage, monitor, and repair your

home network. NETGEAR customers can download the app at

www.netgear.com/genie

or from

the Google Play or App Store.

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at

.

1. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network

conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual

data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility

with any future standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps.

2. Up to 1300 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices.

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Unpack Your Router

Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.

Ethernet cable

Power cord

Dual Band WiFi Router

Power adapter

Figure 1. Check the package contents

Your box contains the following items:

•

R6300 WiFi Router 802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit

•

AC power adapter and power cord (plug varies by region)

•

Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable

•

Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions

If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the

carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

Position Your Router

The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of

your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection

can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the

thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. For

best results, place your router:

•

Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and

preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.

•

So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.

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•

In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings

between the router and your other devices to a minimum.

•

Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that

might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs,

the base of a cordless phone, or 2.4 GHz cordless phone.

•

Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large

expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and

concrete can also affect your wireless signal.

When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio

frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between

adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

Hardware Features

Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front, side, and back

panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.

Front and Side Panel

The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure.

LEDs

WiFi On/Off button

WPS button

USB port

Figure 2. Router, front and side view

Table 1.

Front panel LED descriptions

LED

Description

Power

•

Solid amber

. The router is starting up.

•

Blinking amber

. The firmware is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was

pressed.

•

Solid green

. The router is ready.

•

Blinking green

. The firmware is corrupted. See

www.netgear.com/support

.

•

Off

. Power is not supplied to the router.

Internet

•

Solid green

. The Internet connection is ready.

•

Solid amber

. The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected.

•

Off

. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.

Wireless

•

Solid blue

. The wireless radio is operating in either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz mode.

•

Blinking

: The router is in WPS mode.

•

Off

. The wireless radios are off for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

USB

•

Solid blue

: The USB device has been accepted by the router and is ready to be used.

•

Blinking blue

: A second USB HDD is plugged in and is trying to connect.

•

Off

: No USB device is connected, someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and

it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.

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The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off.

•

WiFi On/Off button

. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for 2 seconds turns

the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on and off. If the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are lit,

then the wireless radio is on. If these LEDs are off, then the wireless radios are turned off

and you cannot connect wirelessly to the router.

•

WPS button

. You can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer

to your wireless network. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is

trying to add the wireless device or computer. The LED stays solid green when wireless

security is enabled in the router.

Back Panel

The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.

USB

Ethernet

Internet

Power On/Off

Power connector

port

LAN ports 1-4

Reset

button

port

Figure 3. Router, rear view