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NETGEAR Nighthawk R6900 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Nighthawk
AC1900 Smart
WiFi Router
User Manual
Model R6900
August 2015
202-11569-01
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
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Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product
at
.You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.
NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR webiste.
For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit
.
Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR.
Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at
.
Trademarks
© NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR
trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
Compliance
For regulatory compliance information, visit
.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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Contents
Chapter 1
Hardware Overview of the Router
Unpack Your Router
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11
Attach the Antennas
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11
LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel
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12
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel
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14
USB Port on the Front Panel
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15
Product Label on the Bottom Panel
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15
Position Your Router
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16
Cable Your Router
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17
Chapter 2
Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Router
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18
Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable
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19
Join the WiFi Network of the Router
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19
Manual Method
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19
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
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20
Types of Logins
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20
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
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21
Automatic Internet Setup
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21
Log In to the Router
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22
Change the Language
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23
Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App
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23
Chapter 3
Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
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26
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
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26
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
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27
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service
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28
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP
Service
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30
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection
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32
IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses
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32
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection
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34
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection
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35
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection
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37
Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection
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39
Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection
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39
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection
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41
Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection
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43
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection
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45
Manage the MTU Size
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47
MTU Concepts
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47
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Change the MTU Size
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48
Chapter 4
Optimize Performance
Prioritize Internet Traffic With Quality of Service
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51
Optimize Internet Gaming With Upstream QoS
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51
Add Upstream QoS Priority Rules
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53
Set Up QoS for Applications and Online Gaming
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53
Set Up QoS for a Router LAN Port
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55
Set Up QoS for a MAC Address
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57
Change an Upstream QoS Policy Rule
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59
Delete an Upstream QoS Policy Rule
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60
Delete All Upstream QoS Policy Rules
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60
Optimize Video Streaming With Downstream QoS
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61
Add Downstream QoS Priority Rules
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62
Add a Downstream QoS Policy Rule by Keyword
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63
Add a Downstream QoS Policy Rule by MAC Address
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64
Change a Downstream QoS Policy Rule
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65
Delete a Downstream QoS Policy Rule
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66
Delete All Downstream QoS Policy Rules
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67
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play
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67
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
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68
Chapter 5
Control Access to the Internet
Set Up Parental Controls
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71
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
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72
Enable and Manage Network Access Control
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72
Manage Network Access Control Lists
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74
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List
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74
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List
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76
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
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77
Set Up Blocking
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78
Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List
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79
Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List
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80
Specify a Trusted Computer
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80
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications
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81
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule
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82
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application
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83
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule
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86
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule
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87
Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
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88
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
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90
Chapter 6
Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
USB Device Requirements
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92
Connect a USB Device to the Router
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93
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
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94
Access the Storage Device From a Windows Computer
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94
Access the Storage Device From a Mac
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94
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Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
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95
Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault
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95
Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine
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96
Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
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96
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data
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97
Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a Storage Device
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97
Manage Access to a Storage Device
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99
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
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102
View Network Folders on a Device
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103
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device
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104
Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive..106
Approve USB Devices
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108
Safely Remove a USB Device
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109
Chapter 7
Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the
Internet
Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS
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112
Your Personal FTP Server
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113
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account
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114
Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created
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115
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
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117
Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
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118
Access Storage Devices From a Remote Computer
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118
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet
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118
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
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120
Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD
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121
Create a ReadyCLOUD Account
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121
Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD
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122
Chapter 8
Use the Router as a Media Server
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
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126
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server
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127
Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo
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128
Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo
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129
Play Videos
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129
Play Music or View Photos
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130
Copy TiVo Files to a Computer
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130
Chapter 9
Share a USB Printer
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
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132
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
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132
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
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133
Use the Shared Printer
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134
Manually Connect and Print
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134
Print and Release the Printer
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135
View or Change the Status of a Printer
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135
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
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136
Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
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