Netgear D6400 Ac1600 Wifi Vdsl Adsl Modem Router 802 11ac Dual Band Gigabit User Manual

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Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
By default, the modem router functions as a DHCP server. The modem router assigns IP, 
DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all devices connected to the LAN. The 
assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router.
You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network 
settings of all your computers.
Note:If you disable the DHCP server and no other DHCP server is available 
on your network, you must set your computer IP addresses manually 
so that they can access the modem router.
To disable the built-in DHCP server:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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 page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
6. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes
Static routes provide detailed routing information to your modem router. Typically, you do not 
need to add static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as 
when you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network.
As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:
•Your primary Internet access is through an ADSL modem to an ISP.
•You use an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where you 
are employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.0.100.
•Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0. 
						

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When you first configured your modem router, two implicit static routes were created. A 
default route was created with your ISP as the gateway and a second static route was 
created to your local network for all 192.168.0.x addresses. With this configuration, if you 
attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your modem router forwards your 
request to the ISP. The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed, 
and the request is likely to be denied by the company’s firewall.
In this case, you must define a static route, instructing your modem router that 134.177.0.0 is 
accessed through the ISDN modem router at 192.168.0.100. Here is an example:
•Through the destination IP address and IP subnet mask, specify that this static route 
applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses.
•Through the gateway IP address, specify that all traffic for these addresses is forwarded 
to the ISDN modem router at 192.168.0.100.
•A metric value of 1 works fine because the ISDN modem router is on the LAN. 
Set Up a Static Route
You can add a static route to a destination IP address and specify the subnet mask, gateway 
IP address, and metric.
To set up a static route:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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 page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. 
						

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The previous figure shows two routes in the table as an example.
6.  Click the  Add button.
7. To make the route private, select the  Private check box.
A private static route is not reported in RIP.
8.  T
o prevent the route from becoming active after you click the  Apply button, clear the Active 
check box. 
In some situations, you might want to set up a static route but keep it \
disabled until a later 
time. By default, the  Active check box is selected and a route becomes active after you 
click the  Apply button. 
						

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9. 
Enter the settings as described in the following table.
FieldDescription
Destination IP 
Address Enter the IP address for the final destination of the route.
IP Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask for the final destination of the route.
If the destination is a single host, enter 255.255.255.255.
Gateway IP 
Address Enter the IP address of the gateway.
The IP address of the gateway must be on the same LAN segment as the mod\
em router.
Metric  Enter a number from 1 through 15.
This value represents the number of routers between your network and the\
 destination.  Usually
 , a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it \
to  1. 
10. Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved. The static route is added to the table on the Static Routes page.
Change a Static Route
You can change an existing static route.
To change a static route:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net .
A login window opens.
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 page displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes .
The Static Routes page displays.
6.  In the Static Routes table, select the radio button to the left of the r\
oute that you want to 
change.
7.  Click the  Edit button.
The page adjusts.
8.  Change the settings for the route.
For more information about the settings, see Set Up a Static Route on page  212.
9.  Click the  Apply button.
The route is updated in the table on the Static Routes page. 
						

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Remove a Static Route
You can remove an existing static route that you no longer need.
To remove a static route:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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 page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displays.
6. In the Static Routes table, select the radio button to the left of the route that you want to 
remove.
7. Click the Delete button.
The route is removed from the table on the Static Routes page. 
						

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12.   Manage the Modem Router and 
Monitor the Traffic
This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining your 
modem router and monitor the network.
The chapter includes the following sections:
•Update the Firmware of the Modem Router
•Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router
•Recover the admin Password
•Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings
•View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router
•Manage the Activity Log
•View Devices Currently on the Network
•Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
•Manage the Modem Router Remotely
•Remotely Access the Modem Router Using the genie App
•Configure the Modem Router as a DSL Modem Only
•Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
For information about changing the admin password, see Change the admin Password on 
page 37.
For information about setting up password recovery, see Set Up Password Recovery on 
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Update the Firmware of the Modem Router
The modem router firmware is stored in flash memory. 
You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the modem router to the new 
firmware. You can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, 
and update the modem router to the new firmware.
Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router
For you to check for new firmware, the modem router must be connected to the Internet.
To check for new firmware and update your modem router:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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 page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
6. Click the Check button.
The modem router detects new firmware if any is available and displays a message 
asking if you want to download and install it.
7. To download and install the new firmware, click the Yes button.
The modem router locates the firmware, downloads it, and begins the update. 
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.
A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process. The firmware upload 
process takes several minutes. When the upload is complete, your modem router 
restarts. 
						

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8. Verify that the modem router runs the new firmware version:
a.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the 
network.
b. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
c. 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.
d. Click the OK button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
The firmware version is stated at the top right, under the Logout button.
9. To determine whether you must reconfigure the modem router after updating (which is 
unlikely but possible), visit 
downloadcenter.netgear.com, go to the support page for your 
product, and locate and read the new firmware release notes.
Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Modem Router
Downloading firmware and updating the modem router are two separate tasks that are 
combined in the following procedure.
To download new firmware manually and update your modem router:
1. Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com, locate the support page for your product, and 
download the new firmware.
2. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the 
modem router after updating (which is unlikely but possible).
3. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
4. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
5. 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.
6. Click the OK button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
7. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update.
The Firmware Update page displays. 
						

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8. Locate and select the firmware file on your computer:
a.Click the Browse button.
b. Navigate to the firmware file.
The file ends in .chk. An example of a firmware file name is 
D6400-V1.0.0.22_1.0.22.chk.
c. Select the firmware file.
9. Click the Upload button.
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.
A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process. The firmware upload 
process takes several minutes. When the upload is complete, your modem router 
restarts.
10. Verify that the modem router runs the new firmware version:
a.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the 
network.
b. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
c. 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.
d. Click the OK button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
The version firmware is stated at the top right, under the Logout button. 
						

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Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router
The configuration settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router in a 
configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer or restore it.
Back Up the Settings
You can save a copy of the current configuration settings.
To back up the modem router’s configuration settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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 page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
6. Click the Back Up button.
7. Choose a location to store the file on your computer.
The name of the backup file is NETGEAR_D6400.cfg.
8. Follow the directions of your browser to save the file.
Restore the Settings
If you backed up the configuration file, you can restore the configuration from this file.
To restore configuration settings that you backed up:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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 page displays.