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Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
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AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400
To log in to the modem router:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
Note:
You can also type
or
.
The procedures in this manual use
.
The nature of the login screen that displays depends on your Internet browser.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
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The BASIC Home screen displays a dashboard that lets you see the status of your
Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the
dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column displays the menus, and at
the top is an ADVANCED tab that you can use to access more menus and screens.
Change the Language
By default, the language is set as Auto. You can change the language.
To change the language:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
5.
In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu.
6.
When prompted, click the
OK
button to confirm this change.
The screen refreshes with the language that you selected.
Change the admin Password and Automatic Login
Time-Out Period
NETGEAR recommends that you change the default password that you use to log in to the
modem router to a more secure password. This is the password that you use to log in to the
modem router with the user name admin.
The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase
and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.
Note:
This admin password is not the password that you use for WiFi access.
The label on your modem router shows your unique WiFi network
name (SSID) and password for WiFi access.
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To change the password for the user name admin and the login time-out period:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password
.
6.
Enter the old password.
7.
Enter the new password twice.
8.
To change the automatic login time-out, enter a new value in minutes in the field.
By default, you are logged out of the web management interface after five minutes of
inactivity.
9.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up Password Recovery
NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for
the modem router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten.
This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but
not in the Safari browser.
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To set up password recovery:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
5.
Select
ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password
.
The Set Password screen displays.
6.
Select the
Enable Password Recovery
check box.
7.
Select two security questions and provide answers to them.
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware
When you set up your modem router and are connected to the Internet, the modem router
automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is
displayed at the top of the screen. For information about manually upgrading firmware, see
Update the Firmware of the Modem Router
on page
222.
To automatically update the firmware:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
5.
Wait for the modem router to check if newer firmware is available.
This process might take a few minutes. If the modem router detects new firmware, the
modem router displays a message at the top of the screen.
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6.
Click the message.
7.
To upgrade the modem router with the latest firmware, click the
Yes
button.
After the upgrade, the modem router restarts.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the
upload. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a
new page. Do not turn off the modem router. Wait until the modem
router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green.
Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App
The genie app
is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your
home network from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The genie app can help you with the
following:
•
Automatically repair common WiFi network problems.
•
Easily manage modem router features such as Live Parental Controls, guest access,
Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more.
•
Share and stream music or videos.
To use the genie app to access the modem router:
1.
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at
netgear.com/genie
.
2.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
3.
Launch the genie app.
The genie app dashboard screen displays.
The following figure shows the genie app dashboard for a Windows computer.

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