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

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5.

Select the

Enable Traffic Meter

check box.

6.

Select the

Connection time control

radio button.

The router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to select the

Connection time control

radio button.

Note

7.

In the

Monthly Limit

field, enter how many hours per month are allowed.

The router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to enter information

in the

Monthly Limit

field.

Note

8.

In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.

9.

In the Traffic Control section, enter a value in minutes to specify when the router issues a warning

message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.

This setting is optional. The router issues a warning when the balance falls under the number of

minutes that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued.

10.

Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached:

•

Turn the Internet LED to flashing white/amber

. This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is

reached, the Internet LED alternates blinking white and amber.

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•

Disconnect and disable the Internet connection

. This setting is optional. When the traffic limit

is reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.

11.

Click the

Apply

button.

Your settings are saved and the router restarts.

The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, see

View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status

on page 202.

Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached

If you configured the traffic meter to disconnect and disable the Internet connection after the traffic limit

is reached, you cannot access the Internet until you unblock the traffic meter.

If your ISP set a traffic limit, your ISP might charge you for the overage traffic.

Note

To unblock the traffic meter:

1.

Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.

2.

Enter

http://www.routerlogin.net

.

A login window opens.

3.

Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is

admin

. The default password is

password

. The user name and password are

case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

4.

Select

ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter

.

The Traffic Meter page displays.

5.

In the Traffic Control section, clear the

Disconnect and disable the Internet connection

check box.

6.

Click the

Apply

button.

Your settings are saved and the router restarts.

Manage the

Router

Remotely

The remote management feature lets you access your

router

securely over the Internet to view or change

its settings.You must know the

router

’s WAN IP address to use this feature. For information about a

different type of remote access, that is, remote access using Dynamic DNS, see

Access Storage Devices

Through the Internet

on page 118.

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Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password.

The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains

Note

uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30

characters. See

Change the admin Password

on page 188.

To set up remote management:

1.

Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.

2.

Enter

http://www.routerlogin.net

.

A login window opens.

3.

Enter the

router

user name and password.

The user name is

admin

. The default password is

password

. The user name and password are

case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

4.

Select

ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management

.

5.

Select the

Turn Remote Management On

check box.

6.

In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access

the

router

’s remote management.

For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical.

Note

Select one of the following radio buttons and configure the options accordingly:

•

To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select the

Only This Computer

radio

button. Enter the IP address to be allowed access.

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•

To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select the

IP Address Range

radio

button. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range.

•

To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select the

Everyone

radio button. This radio

button is selected by default.

7.

Specify the port number for accessing the router’s web pages.

The default is 8443, which is a common alternate for HTTPS. For greater security, enter a custom

port number for accessing the router’s web pages remotely. Choose a number from 1024 to 65535,

but do not use the number of any common service port.

8.

Click the

Apply

button.

Your settings are saved.

Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App

You can use the genie app to remotely access your router and change its key settings. Before you can

use remote access with the genie app, you must update your router’s firmware and download the latest

genie app for your computer or mobile device. Remote access with the genie app is supported for Windows

computers, iOS mobile devices, and Android mobile devices.

For more information about how to update your router’s firmware, see

Update the Firmware of the Router

on page 186.To download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device, visit

netgear.com/genie

.

For more information about how to set up remote access using the genie app, visit

kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/26253/

.

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13

Use VPN to Access Your Network

You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your

router

using virtual private networking (VPN). This

chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access.

The chapter includes the following sections:

•

Set Up a VPN Connection

on page 211

•

Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media

on page 216

•

Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home

on page 216

210

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