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NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 R7500v2 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Nighthawk X4
AC2350 Smart
WiFi Router
User Manual
Model R7500v2
August 2015
202-11522-02
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 prodcut 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 Setup
Unpack Your Router
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9
Top View
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9
Rear Panel
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11
Turn the LEDs On or Off
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12
Attach the Antennas
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12
USB Ports on the Left Panel
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13
eSATA Port on the Right Panel
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13
Connect an eSATA Device
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14
Position Your Router
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14
Cable Your Router
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15
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Network
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18
Wired Connection
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18
WiFi Connection Using WPS
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18
WiFi Connection
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18
Label
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19
Types of Logins
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19
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
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19
Automatic Internet Setup
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19
Log In to the Router
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21
Change the Language
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21
Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps
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22
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
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24
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
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24
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
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25
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login
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26
Specify IPv6 Internet Connections
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28
Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses
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30
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection
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30
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection
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32
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection
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33
Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection
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35
Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection
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35
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection
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37
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection
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39
Change the MTU Size
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41
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Chapter 4 Optimize Performance
Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
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45
Enable Dynamic QoS
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45
Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update
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46
Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database
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47
Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics
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47
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play
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48
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
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49
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
Set Up Parental Controls
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52
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
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53
Manage Network Access Control Lists
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55
Delete Keywords From the Blocked List
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56
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
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57
Block Services From the Internet
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58
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
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60
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
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61
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
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61
Chapter 6 Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router
Connect an eSATA Device to the Router
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65
USB Device Requirements
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65
Connect a USB Device to the Router
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65
Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac
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66
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows Computer.68
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
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68
Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault
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69
Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine
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69
Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
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69
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data
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70
Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a Storage Device
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71
Control Access to a Storage Device
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72
Use FTP Within the Network
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73
View or Change Network Folders on a Device
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74
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device
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75
Edit a Network Folder on a Storage Device
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76
Approve USB Devices
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77
Safely Remove a USB Device
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78
Chapter 7 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
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81
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet
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82
Access Storage Devices Through the Internet with FTP
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82
Dynamic DNS
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83
Your Personal FTP Server
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83
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account
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84
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Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created
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85
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
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86
Set Up Your Personal FTP Server
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87
Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
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89
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server
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89
Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo
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91
Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo
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91
Play Videos
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92
Play Music or View Photos
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92
Copy TiVo Files to a Computer
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93
Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
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95
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
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95
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
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95
Use the Shared Printer
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97
Print Using the Shared Printer
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98
View or Change the Status of a Printer
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98
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
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99
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
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100
Change the Language
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102
Specify the Time-Out
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103
Chapter 10 Manage Your Network
Update the Router Firmware
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106
Change the admin Password
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106
Set Up Password Recovery
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107
Recover the admin Password
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108
View Router Status
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109
Display Internet Port Statistics
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110
Check the Internet Connection Status
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111
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
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112
Monitor Internet Traffictraffic metering
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113
Custom Static Routes
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115
Set Up a Static Route
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116
Edit a Static Route
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117
Delete a Static Route
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117
View Devices Currently on the Network
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118
Manage the Router Configuration File
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119
Back Up Settings
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119
Restore Configuration Settings
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120
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
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120
Remote Management
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121
Use Remote Access
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