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NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S D7800 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Nighthawk X4S
AC2600 WiFi
VDSL/ADSL
Modem Router
User Manual
Model D7800
September 2015
202-11572-01
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
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to register your product, get help,
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support resources.
Conformity
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.
Compliance
For regulatory compliance information, visit
.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
Trademarks
© NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks
are used for reference purposes only.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router
Unpack Your Modem Router
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11
Attach the Antennas
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11
Top Panel With LEDs
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12
Back Panel With Ports, Buttons, Connectors, and Switch
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15
USB Ports on the Left Panel
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16
eSATA Port on the Right Panel
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16
Connect an eSATA Device
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17
Bottom Panel Product Label
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17
Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network
Position Your Modem Router
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20
Connect to the Modem Router
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21
Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable
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21
Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router
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21
Manual Method
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21
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
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22
Types of Logins
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22
Automatic Internet Setup
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23
Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service
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24
DSL Service
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24
Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router
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24
Set Up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service
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32
Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings
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38
Change the Language
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40
Change the admin Password
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40
Set Up Password Recovery
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41
Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware
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42
Access the Modem Router With the NETGEAR genie App
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42
Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually
Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup
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45
Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection
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50
Specify an ADSL Connection Without a Login
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50
Specify an ADSL Connection With a Login and PPPoA or PPPoE Service
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55
Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection
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59
Specify a VDSL Connection Without a Login
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59
Specify a VDSL Connection With a Login and PPPoE Service
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64
Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection
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68
Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection Without a Login
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68
Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection With a Login and PPPoE Service
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72
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Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection With a Login and PPTP or L2TP
Service
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77
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection
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80
IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses
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80
Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect
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81
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection
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83
Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection
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85
Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection
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85
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection
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87
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection
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89
Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Config
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91
Manage the MTU Size
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93
MTU Concepts
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93
Change the MTU Size
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94
Chapter 4 Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network
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97
View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings
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97
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security
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104
Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security
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106
Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network
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108
Use WPS With the Push Button Method
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108
Use WPS With the PIN Method
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109
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network
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110
Control the WiFi Radios
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115
Use the WiFi On/Off Button
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115
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios
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115
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
Set Up Parental Controls
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118
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
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119
Enable and Manage Network Access Control
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119
Manage Network Access Control Lists
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121
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List
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121
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List
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123
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
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124
Set Up Blocking
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125
Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List
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126
Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List
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127
Specify a Trusted Computer
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127
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications
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128
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule
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129
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application
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130
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule
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133
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule
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134
Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
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134
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
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136
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Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
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140
Enable Dynamic QoS
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140
Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update
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141
Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database
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143
Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics
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143
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
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144
Manage Beamforming
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146
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play
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146
Chapter 7 Share a Storage Device
Connect an eSATA Device to the Modem Router
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149
USB Device Requirements
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149
Connect a USB Device to the Modem Router
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149
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Modem Router
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150
Access the Storage Device From a Windows Computer
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150
Access the Storage Device From a Mac
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151
Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault
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151
Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine
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152
Set Up a Storage Device on a Mac
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152
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data
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153
Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a Storage Device
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153
Manage Access to a Storage Device
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154
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
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157
View Network Folders on a Device
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158
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device
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159
Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive..162
Approve Storage Devices
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163
Safely Remove a USB Device
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165
Chapter 8 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the
Internet
Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS
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168
Your Personal FTP Server
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168
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account
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169
Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created
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170
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
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172
Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
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172
Access Storage Devices From a Remote Computer
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172
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet
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173
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet
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174
Chapter 9 Use the Modem Router as a Media Server
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
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177
Rescan the Media Files for Content
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177
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server
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178
Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo
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