Netgear AC750 User Manual

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134USANovember 2013202-11270-01A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150User Manual

Hardware Setup10A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Hardware FeaturesBefore you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the

Administration100A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessA log is a detailed record of the websit

Administration101 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs.3. Select the following check boxes fo

Administration102A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.3. Click the Back Up button

Administration103 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61503. Click the Browse button to find and select the .cfg file. 4. Click the Restore butto

Administration104A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Upgrade the Router FirmwareThe router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash me

Administration105 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150WARNING:When uploading firmware to the router, do not interrupt the web browser by clos

10688. Advanced SettingsFine-tune your networkThis chapter describes the advanced features of your router. This information is for users with a soli

Advanced Settings107 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Advanced Wireless SettingsYou can turn the wireless radio on and off, specify WPS se

Advanced Settings108A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 You can select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box only when Wired WA

Advanced Settings109 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61504. Click the Add a new period button.5. Use the lists, radio buttons, and check boxe

Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions LED DescriptionPower/Check• Solid green. The startup is completed, and the router is ready.• Blinkin

Advanced Settings110A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 3. (Optional) Select or clear the Disable Router’s PIN check box.The PIN function mi

Advanced Settings111 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.Scrolldown3. Scroll do

Advanced Settings112A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 6. Click the Add button. The screen changes back to the list screen. 7. Add each com

Advanced Settings113 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. 3. Select the Enable Access

Advanced Settings114A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 The router changes to a new IP address that is assigned by your existing router. As

Advanced Settings115 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150• Wireless repeater. The router sends all traffic from its local wireless or wired c

Advanced Settings116A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 The wireless MAC address of the router displays onscreen. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi

Advanced Settings117 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 To configure the router as a repeater:1. Log in to the router.For more information

Advanced Settings118A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 6. To prevent wireless clients from associating with the repeater and allow LAN clie

Advanced Settings119 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150• Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which your computer finds

Hardware Setup12A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 • WPS/FastLane button. You can use this button to use WPS or FastLane to add a wireless

Advanced Settings120A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Port Triggering to Open Incoming PortsIn the preceding example, your router sends re

Advanced Settings121 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Note: Only one computer at a time can use the triggered application.Port Forwarding

Advanced Settings122A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port TriggeringThe following points summarize the d

Advanced Settings123 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. By de

Advanced Settings124A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. By de

Advanced Settings125 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150• If the application uses a range of ports, enter the ending port number of the rang

Advanced Settings126A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 a. To edit the service, click the Edit Service button.a. Edit the service.b. Click t

Advanced Settings127 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Set Up Port TriggeringPort triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that

Advanced Settings128A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. 3. Se

Advanced Settings129 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires.6. Click the Add Service button

Hardware Setup13 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Product LabelThe label on the router shows the network name (SSID), network key (passwor

Advanced Settings130A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. 3. Se

Advanced Settings131 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150a. To edit the service, click the Edit Service button. a. Edit the service.b. Click

Advanced Settings132A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Note: Before you set up Dynamic DNS on router, first register an account with one of

Advanced Settings133 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150As an example of when a static route is needed, consider a situation with the follow

Advanced Settings134A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.3. Click the Add button.4.

Advanced Settings135 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61509. Type the gateway IP address, which must be a router on the same LAN segment as th

Advanced Settings136A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 a. To edit the route, click the Edit button.a. Edit the route information.b. Click t

Advanced Settings137 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management.3. Select the Turn Rem

Advanced Settings138A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Universal Plug and PlayUniversal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Interne

Advanced Settings139 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150network traffic. Longer durations can compromise the freshness of the device status,

1422. Get Started with NETGEAR genieConnect to the routerThis chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cab

Advanced Settings140A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 4. (Optional) Control the volume of Internet traffic.You can use either the traffic

Advanced Settings141 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. 3. In the Internet Traffi

Advanced Settings142A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 • To display more information about the data traffic on your router and to change th

14399. TroubleshootingDiagnose and solve problemsThis chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your

Troubleshooting144A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Quick TipsThis section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.Sequenc

Troubleshooting145 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Troubleshooting with the LEDsAfter you turn on power to the router, the following sequ

Troubleshooting146A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 LEDs Never Turn OffWhen the router is on, the LEDs light for about 10 seconds and then

Troubleshooting147 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Cannot Log In to the RouterIf you are unable to log in to the router from a computer o

Troubleshooting148A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 For more information, see Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 17.3. Select A

Troubleshooting149 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Troubleshooting PPPoEIf you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connect

Get Started with NETGEAR genie15 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Router Setup PreparationYou can set up your router with the NETGEAR geni

Troubleshooting150A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Changes Not SavedIf the router does not save the changes you make in the router interf

Troubleshooting151 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150• Is your wireless signal blocked by objects between the router and your computer?Rest

Troubleshooting152A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 For a wired connection, make sure that the numbered LAN port LED is on for the port to

153AA. Supplemental InformationFactory settings and technical specificationsThis appendix provides factory default settings and technical specificat

Supplemental Information154A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Factory Default SettingsTable 3. Router default settings Feature Default Set

Supplemental Information155A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150SpecificationsTable 4. Router technical specifications Feature Specification

156IndexAaccess control, turning on 112access point (AP) mode 112accessing remote computer 118active static route 134address reservation 50advertiseme

157A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Hhardware version 93hops, UPnP 139host name 24host, trusted 86IIGMP proxy 44inbound traffic, blocking

158A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150listed, back panel 12status, viewing 95positioning the router 9Power On/Off button, back panel 12Power

159A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150uplink bandwidth 53USBadvanced configuration 68drive requirements 66file sharing 75ReadySHARE access 6

Get Started with NETGEAR genie16A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 • Wireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique

Get Started with NETGEAR genie17 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Use NETGEAR genie after InstallationWhen you first set up your router, N

Get Started with NETGEAR genie18A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 5. The BASIC Home screen displays.Upgrade Router FirmwareWhen you set up

Get Started with NETGEAR genie19 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 To change the default password that you use to log in to the router:1.

2A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 SupportThank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial n

Get Started with NETGEAR genie20A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password.3. Select the E

Get Started with NETGEAR genie21 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkChoose either the manua

Get Started with NETGEAR genie22A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150  To use WPS to join the wireless network:1. Press the WPS/FastLane butt

2333. genie BASIC SettingsYour Internet connection and networkThis chapter explains the basic features of the router.The chapter contains the follow

genie BASIC Settings24A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Internet SetupYou can view or change ISP information.  To set up your Internet co

genie BASIC Settings25 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150connection active when there is no Internet activity from the LAN. A value of 0 (z

genie BASIC Settings26A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to prot

genie BASIC Settings27 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. For the 2.4 GHz band, se

genie BASIC Settings28A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Note: The WEP option displays only if you select Up to 54 Mbps from the Mode list.

genie BASIC Settings29 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 To change the WPA wireless security option and password:1. Log in to the router.

3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Position Y

genie BASIC Settings30A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select BASIC > Wireless Settings.3. In the Security Options section, select

genie BASIC Settings31 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61503. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button.4. In the Authenti

genie BASIC Settings32A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Attached DevicesYou can view all computers or devices that are currently connected

genie BASIC Settings33 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Parental ControlsThe first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC H

genie BASIC Settings34A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.3. Click the Next

genie BASIC Settings35 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays:5. Se

genie BASIC Settings36A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Guest NetworksAdding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Inter

genie BASIC Settings37 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150This feature allows any user who connects to this SSID to have access to your loca

genie BASIC Settings38A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 FastLaneFastLane lets you reserve bandwidth when you are connecting from a trusted

3944. genie ADVANCED HomeSpecify custom settingsThis chapter explains the advanced features of the router.The chapter contains the following section

4A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Cha

genie ADVANCED Home40A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Setup WizardThe NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you s

genie ADVANCED Home41 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to det

genie ADVANCED Home42A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 3. Click the Next button. You can use either the push button or PIN method. 4. Sele

genie ADVANCED Home43 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150WAN SetupYou can configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum tr

genie ADVANCED Home44A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 - Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN f

genie ADVANCED Home45 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can forw

genie ADVANCED Home46A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 • You use VPN and have severe performance problems.• You used a program to optimize

genie ADVANCED Home47 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.3. In the MTU Size field, enter a new

genie ADVANCED Home48A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.3. Enter the following settings: • IP

genie ADVANCED Home49 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150For more information, see Address Reservation on page 50.6. Click the Apply button

5A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Chapter 8 Advanced SettingsAdvanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

genie ADVANCED Home50A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.3. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server

genie ADVANCED Home51 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.3. In the Address Reservation section,

genie ADVANCED Home52A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the

genie ADVANCED Home53 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.3. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS

genie ADVANCED Home54A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.3. Select the Turn Bandwidth Control O

genie ADVANCED Home55 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.3. Click the Set Up QoS Rule button.Sc

genie ADVANCED Home56A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 a. To change the policy settings, follow the instructions in the following sections

genie ADVANCED Home57 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61503. Click the Set Up QoS Rule button.Scroll down4. Click the Add Priority Rule butto

genie ADVANCED Home58A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 • Online Gaming. The Online Gaming list lets you select existing games, but scroll

genie ADVANCED Home59 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61503. Click the Set Up QoS Rule button.Scroll down4. Click the Add Priority Rule butto

6A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Test the Pat

genie ADVANCED Home60A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 For more information, see Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 17.2. Selec

genie ADVANCED Home61 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61505. In the Priority Category list, select MAC Address.6. In the QoS Policy for field

genie ADVANCED Home62A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 3. Click the Set Up QoS Rule button.Scroll down4. Click the Add Priority Rule butto

genie ADVANCED Home63 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Note: You cannot delete or edit a device that is detected and automatically added

6455. USB PortEnhance your local networkThis chapter describes how to use the USB port on your router to enhance your local network.The chapter cont

USB Port65 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Enhance Your Local NetworkFind the USB port on your router.USB portFigure 7. USB portYou can u

USB Port66A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Set Up Network StorageYou can back up the files on your local computers and digital devices to

USB Port67 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE.3. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button. This action take

USB Port68A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE.The screen displays a USB storage device if it is attached to

USB Port69 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE.3. Click the Edit button.4. To specify access to the USB stora

711. Hardware SetupGet to know your routerThe A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 provides an easy and secure way to set up a wireless hom

USB Port70A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 - HTTP. Enabled by default. You can type http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to acces

USB Port71 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61503. Click the Edit button.4. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section of the screen

USB Port72A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE.3. Click the Edit button.

USB Port73 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61504. Click the Create Network Folder button.If the Create a Network Folder screen does not displ

USB Port74A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 3. Click the Edit button.4. Click the Edit button.The Edit Network Folder screen displays the

USB Port75 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61503. Click the Approved Devices button. This screen shows the approved USB devices and the avail

USB Port76A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Share Photos and MultimediaYou can create your own central storage location for photos and mul

USB Port77 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Note: You can select the HTTP (via Internet) check box on the USB Storage (Advanced Settings)

USB Port78A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 4. Select the drive letter that you want to map to the network folder.5. If you want to connec

USB Port79 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150• On Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2000 systems, select Start &

Hardware Setup8A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Unpack Your RouterOpen the box and remove the router, power adapter, cable, and installat

USB Port80A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 • From the ReadySHARE Printer area of the page you access from www.netgear.com/readyshare.• Fr

USB Port81 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61505. After you install the utility, select the language.If this setup is the first time you are

USB Port82A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Once the connection is established, the status changes to Manually connected by xxx.7. Click t

USB Port83 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150• You can set the value for the default time-out time from the Control Center - Configuration

8466. SecurityKeep unwanted content out of your networkThis chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent objecti

Security85 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Keyword Blocking of HTTP TrafficUse keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic

Security86A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites.3. Select the keyword you want to delete fro

Security87 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Port FIltering to Block ServicesServices are functions performed by server computers at the re

Security88A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 5. To add a service, click the Add button.6. From the Service Type list, select the applicatio

Security89 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule.3. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords an

Hardware Setup9 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150Position Your RouterThe router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere withi

Security90A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail.3. Select the Turn Email Notification On check bo

9177. AdministrationManage your networkThis chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network.The

Administration92A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 View Router Status To view router status and usage information:1. Log in to the router.

Administration93 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Click the ADVANCED tab.The following information displays:• Hardware Version. The rou

Administration94A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 2. Click the ADVANCED tab.The following information displays:• MAC Address. The Media Ac

Administration95 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR61502. Click the ADVANCED tab.3. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button

Administration96A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Connection StatusThe content of this screen depends on the type of connection. For examp

Administration97 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150- Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicat

Administration98A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150 Choose any of the following actions:a. To establish the PPTP connection manually, click

Administration99 A750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router JR6150• Wireless Isolation. Indicates whether wireless isolation is on or off. When it is off,