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Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Power LED Is Off or Blinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Power LED Stays Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

LEDs Never Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Wireless LEDs Are Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Cannot Log In to the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Troubleshoot PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Wireless Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Wireless Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Appendix A

Supplemental Information

Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Appendix B

Notification of Compliance

Index

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1

1.

Hardware Setup

Get to know your wireless router

The NETGEAR D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router offers maximum-performance wireless speeds

of up to 450 Mbps needed for demanding applications, such as large file transfers, streaming HD

video, and multiplayer gaming. Complete with a built-in DSL modem, it is compatible with all

major DSL Internet service providers. Simultaneous dual-band technology runs both 2.4 and 5

GHz bands at the same time, ensuring top speeds and the greatest range, while Gigabit offers

ultrafast wired connections. The unit supports a wide range of premium features and applications

such as ReadySHARE

®

Cloud, ReadySHARE

®

Printer, and NETGEAR genie

®

.

•

All-in-one

. Built-in ADSL2+ modem and WAN Gigabit Ethernet port for cable or fiber

combined with a wireless router create an integrated home gateway.

•

ReadySHARE Cloud

. Access and share files on an attached USB hard drive anywhere

you have an Internet connection.

•

ReadySHARE Printer

. Wirelessly print from your Mac or PC to a connected USB printer.

•

ReadySHARE USB

. Wirelessly share a USB hard drive with Macs and PCs.

•

Faster multimedia streaming

. Provides up to 450 Mbps wireless speed for streaming

HD videos, simultaneous downloads, and online gaming in addition to basic Internet

applications.

•

Simultaneous dual band

. Runs both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands concurrently, ensuring top

speeds and the greatest range while minimizing interference.

•

NETGEAR genie

. Easy setup and dashboard control to manage, monitor, and repair

home networks.

•

Ultrafast wired

. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver ultrafast wired connections for

gaming and video.

•

Live Parental Controls

. Keeps your Internet experience safe using flexible and

customizable filter settings.

•

Guest network access

. Provides separate security and access restrictions for guests

using the network.

•

Broadband usage meter

. Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help

keep costs under control.

•

Secured connection

. Push 'N' Connect ensures a quick and secure network connection.

•

NETGEAR green features

. Use Power and WiFi On/Off buttons, and schedule WiFi to

turn on and off to save energy when not in use.

•

Compatibility

. Compatible with all major ADSL Internet service providers (ISPs).

Hardware Setup

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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Product Specifications

Package Contents

•

D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

•

Ethernet cable

•

Phone cable and filter

•

Power adapter, localized to country of sale

Warranty

•

Localized to country of sale

System Requirements

•

Broadband Internet service

-

ADSL broadband Internet service

-

Cable or fiber. Connects to cable modem or fiber termination node through the Gigabit

Ethernet WAN port

•

802.11-a/b/g/n 2.4-GHz or 5.0-GHz specification wireless adapter or an Ethernet adapter

and cable for each computer

•

Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Me, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux

•

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or later

•

Use with an N600 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA3100 for maximum

performance)

Standards

•

IEEE 802.11-b/g/n 2.4 GHz

•

IEEE 802.11-a/n 5.0 GHz

•

Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN)

Gigabit Ethernet ports

•

Two (2) USB 2.0 ports

•

One (1) ADSL2+ port

Performance

•

All-in-one. High-speed ADSL2+ modem (built-in) and WAN Gigabit Ethernet port for cable

or fiber

•

Powerful dual-core (400 MHz each) processor

•

High-speed access to external USB storage using two USB 2.0 ports

•

Memory. 128 MB flash and 128 MB RAM

•

Five (5) (1 WAN, 4 LAN) Gigabit-Ethernet ports

•

Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)

Security

•

Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) and WEP

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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

•

Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)

•

Denial of service (DoS) attack prevention

Ease of Use

•

Easy installation. Connect to computer and open your browser to install

•

Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS)

Physical Specifications

•

Dimensions: 205 x 255 x 77 mm (8.07 x 10.04 x 3.03 inches)

•

Weight: 654g (1.44 lb)

Premium Features:

•

ReadySHARE CLOUD. Access and share a USB hard drive remotely.

•

ReadySHARE PRINTER. Wirelessly access and share a USB printer.

Advanced Features

•

Live Parental Controls with flexible and

customizable filter settings.

•

Simultaneous dual band. 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation.

•

Two (2) ports for ReadySHARE® USB storage access. Supports FAT16/32, NTFS

Read/Write.

•

DLNA®. Stream media to DLNA media players.

•

Multiple SSID guest networks (separate security and access restrictions).

•

Broadband usage meter measures Internet usage.

•

Power and Wi-Fi On/Off buttons.

NETGEAR Green Features

Power On/Off button

80% recycled packaging

CEC (California Efficiency)

RoHS

WEEE

If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box,

this chapter walks you through the hardware setup.

Chapter 3, NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings

,

explains how to set up your Internet connection.

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

.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•

Unpack Your New Router

•

Hardware Features

•

Position Your Wireless Router

Hardware Setup

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D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

•

ADSL Microfilters

•

Cable Your D6300 WiFi DSL Modem Router

•

Verify the Cabling