Netgear R7500 User Manual

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USAAugust 2014202-11384-01Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterModel R7500User Manual

Table 1. LED and button descriptions LED DescriptionPower• Solid amber. The router is starting.• Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the

Manage Your Network 100Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Change the admin PasswordThis feature let you change the default password that is used to

Manage Your Network 101 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Routerrecovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers but not

Manage Your Network 102Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router View Router Status To view router status and usage information:1. Launch a web browser

Manage Your Network 103 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterThe user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are

Manage Your Network 104Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router A login screen displays.3. Enter the router user name and password.The user name is admi

Manage Your Network 105 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterView and Manage Logs of Router ActivityThe log is a detailed record of the websites you a

Manage Your Network 106Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 5. To customize the logs, scroll down and clear or select the check boxes.To refresh the

Manage Your Network 107 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterYou can use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feat

Manage Your Network 108Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router request to the company where you are employed, and the company firewall is likely to deny

Manage Your Network 109 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router8. Select the Active check box to make this route effective. 9. Type the IP address of

Hardware Setup 11 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterRear PanelThe rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure.Gigabit Ethe

Manage Your Network 110Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.A login screen displays

Manage Your Network 111 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router• Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here. • IP Address. The IP addres

Manage Your Network 112Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Restore Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up:1.

Manage Your Network 113 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router5. Click the Erase button.The factory default settings are restored. The user name is ad

Manage Your Network 114Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical

1151111. Network SettingsThe router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the router’s network settings. NETGEAR re

Network Settings 116Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router View WAN SettingsYou can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet

Network Settings 117 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterMTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection. See Change the MTU Si

Network Settings 118Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.The WAN Setup screen displays.5. Select the D

Network Settings 119 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterYou might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more de

Hardware Setup 12Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Attach the Antennas To attach the antennas:1. To determine where to attach the antennas, matc

Network Settings 120Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router b. Select a RIP version:• Disabled. This is the default setting. • RIP-1. This format is un

Network Settings 121 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Serv

Network Settings 122Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.A login screen displays.3.

Network Settings 123 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterTip: If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attac

Network Settings 124Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home screen displays.4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.The LAN Setup s

Network Settings 125 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterSpecify Basic WiFi SettingsThe router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi n

Network Settings 126Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz band.5. In the Region l

Network Settings 127 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router To change the WiFi Mbps settings:1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless devi

Network Settings 128Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Change the WiFi Password or Security LevelYour router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security

Network Settings 129 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.A login screen displays.3.

Hardware Setup 13 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RoutereSATA Port on the Right PanelAn eSATA port is located on the right panel.Figure 5. eSATA portCo

Network Settings 130Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select Guest Network.5. Scroll to the section of the screen for the guest WiFi network

Network Settings 131 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterEnable a Video Guest WiFi NetworkGuest networks allows visitors at your home to use the Inte

Network Settings 132Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Control the Wireless RadiosThe router’s internal wireless radios broadcast signals in the 2.

Network Settings 133 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.5. In the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Network Settings 134Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.5. Click the Add a new period button.6. Use

Network Settings 135 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterThe PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the router detects suspicious attempts t

Network Settings 136Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP.6. Select the Enable AP Mode check

Network Settings 137 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterUse the Router in Bridge ModeYou can use your router in bridge mode to connect multiple devi

Network Settings 138Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network

1391212. Use VPN to Access Your NetworkYou can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chap

Hardware Setup 14Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Position Your RouterThe router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range

Use VPN to Access Your Network 140Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a VPN ConnectionA virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Intern

Use VPN to Access Your Network 141 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterSpecify VPN Service in the RouterYou must specify the VPN service settings in

Use VPN to Access Your Network 142Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router The OpenVPN Setup Wizard displays:5. Click the Next button.6. Read the Licen

Use VPN to Access Your Network 143 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router9. Click the Install button.The screen displays the progress of the installat

Use VPN to Access Your Network 144Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router information about changing these settings, see Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings

Use VPN to Access Your Network 145 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterUse VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media To access a USB device an

Use VPN to Access Your Network 146Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router  To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service:1. Launch a web brow

Use VPN to Access Your Network 147 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterThe user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and pa

1481313. Specify Internet Port SettingsYou can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking kno

Specify Internet Port Settings 149 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterSet Up Port Forwarding to a Local ServerIf your home network includes a server

Hardware Setup 15 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterCable Your RouterThe following image shows how to cable your router:ModemPower adapterEthernet

Specify Internet Port Settings 150Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 10. Click the Add button.The service displays in the list.Add a Custom Port Fo

Specify Internet Port Settings 151 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router12. In the Internal IP address field, type the IP addressor select the radio b

Specify Internet Port Settings 152Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering.T

Specify Internet Port Settings 153 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router5. Your router performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP ad

Specify Internet Port Settings 154Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 6. Click the Add Service button.7. In the Service Name field, type a descrip

Specify Internet Port Settings 155 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router5. Select the Port Triggering radio button.6. Clear the Disable Port Trigger

Specify Internet Port Settings 156Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 6. When your router receives the incoming message to destination port 33333,

1571414. TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router. If you do n

Troubleshooting 158Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Quick TipsThis section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.Sequence to Re

Troubleshooting 159 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterTroubleshoot with the LEDsBy default, the router is set with standard LED settings. If you tu

1622. Connect to the Network and Access the RouterYou can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter exp

Troubleshooting 160Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router LEDs Never Turn OffWhen the router is turned on, the LEDs light for about 10 seconds and then

Troubleshooting 161 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Routerthis range, check the connection from the computer to the router, and reboot your computer.•

Troubleshooting 162Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router If your router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one

Troubleshooting 163 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterA login screen displays.3. Enter the router user name and password.The user name is admin. T

Troubleshooting 164Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Changes Not SavedIf the router does not save the changes that you make in the router interfac

Troubleshooting 165 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterTest the LAN Path to Your RouterYou can ping the router from your computer to verify that the

Troubleshooting 166Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router If the path is functioning correctly, messages display that are similar to those shown in Tes

33AA. Supplemental InformationThis appendix includes technical information about your router.This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Se

Supplemental Information34Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Factory SettingsYou can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a p

Supplemental Information35 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterWireless Wireless communication EnabledSSID name See router labelSecurity WPA2-PSK (A

Connect to the Network and Access the Router 17 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterConnect to the NetworkYou can connect to the router’s network thr

Supplemental Information36Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Technical SpecificationsTable 9. R7500 router specifications Feature DescriptionDat

Connect to the Network and Access the Router 18Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router LabelThe label on the router shows the login information, WiFi ne

Connect to the Network and Access the Router 19 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterWhen your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider

2Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the

Connect to the Network and Access the Router 20Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN

Connect to the Network and Access the Router 21 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterThe user name is admin. The default password is password. The use

2233. Specify Your Internet SettingsUsually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the genie to detect t

Specify Your Internet Settings 23 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterUse the Internet Setup WizardYou can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Intern

Specify Your Internet Settings 24Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Manually Set Up the Internet ConnectionYou can view or change the router’s Inte

Specify Your Internet Settings 25 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router7. If your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it in the Domain N

Specify Your Internet Settings 26Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select Internet.Scroll to view more settings5. In the Does your Internet c

Specify Your Internet Settings 27 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router• Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Yo

Specify Your Internet Settings 28Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. For more inf

Specify Your Internet Settings 29 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterThe screen adjusts:The router automatically detects the information in the foll

3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specify Your Internet Settings 30Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet con

Specify Your Internet Settings 31 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterMost people can leave this field blank, but if your ISP gave you a specific hos

Specify Your Internet Settings 32Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts:The router automatically detects the information in the Rout

Specify Your Internet Settings 33 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterSet Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet ConnectionIn pass-through mode, the router

Specify Your Internet Settings 34Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts:6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connectio

Specify Your Internet Settings 35 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterYour settings are saved.Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection To set up an I

Specify Your Internet Settings 36Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Most people can leave this field blank, but if your ISP gave you a specific hos

Specify Your Internet Settings 37 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterThe screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the fol

Specify Your Internet Settings 38Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on

Specify Your Internet Settings 39 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterA login screen displays.3. Enter the router user name and password.The user na

4Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 4 Optimize PerformanceUse Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management . . . . . . . . . . .

4044. Optimize PerformanceYou can set up the router to optimize performance for applications such as Internet gaming, high definition video streamin

Optimize Performance 41 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterUse Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic ManagementDynamic Quality of Service (QoS) h

Optimize Performance 42Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router  To enable Dynamic QoS:1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that

Optimize Performance 43 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterEnable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database UpdateThe router uses a QoS database of the

Optimize Performance 44Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router  To manually update the Dynamic QoS database:1. Launch a web browser from a computer or

Optimize Performance 45 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router4. Select Dynamic QoS.5. Make sure that you have enabled Dynamic QoS.For more informati

Optimize Performance 46Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router A login screen displays.3. Enter the router user name and password.The user name is admi

Optimize Performance 47 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Routerrequire QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority tha

4855. Control Access to the InternetThe router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the

Control Access to the Internet 49 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterSet Up Parental ControlsThe first time that you select Parental Controls from t

5 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterSet Up a New Dynamic DNS Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Specify a

Control Access to the Internet 50Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.7. Click the N

Control Access to the Internet 51 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterAfter you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays:12

Control Access to the Internet 52Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.5. Select the Turn on Ac

Control Access to the Internet 53 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterManage Network Access Control ListsYou can use access control to block or allow

Control Access to the Internet 54Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 6. Select the check box for a device.7. Use the Add button, Edit button, and

Control Access to the Internet 55 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router• Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html.• Specify .com if you w

Control Access to the Internet 56Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router A login screen displays.3. Enter the router user name and password.The user na

Control Access to the Internet 57 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterIf the service uses a single port number, enter that number in both fields. To

Control Access to the Internet 58Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule.5. Specify when to block keywo

Control Access to the Internet 59 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterThe user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and pas

6Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Manage Rese

Control Access to the Internet 60Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Set Up Security Event Email NotificationsThe router can email you its logs of r

Control Access to the Internet 61 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Routera. In the User Name field, type the user name for the outgoing email server.b.

6266. Share Storage Devices Attached to the RouterThis chapter describes how to access and manage storage devices attached to your router. ReadySHAR

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 63 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterConnect an eSATA Device to the RouterYou can connect an eSATA dev

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 64Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Connect a USB Device to the RouterReadySHARE lets you access and

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 65 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterIf you set up access control on the router and you allowed your M

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 66Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 5. To connect to the device as a different user, select the Conn

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 67 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router2. On your Mac, go to Spotlight (or the magnifying glass) at the

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 68Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router  To back up your Mac onto a USB hard drive:1. Prepare your USB

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 69 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com

7 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterCheck Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Wireless

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 70Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Use FTP Within the NetworkFile Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you s

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 71 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router To view network folders:1. Launch a web browser from a compute

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 72Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Add a Network Folder on a Storage DeviceYou can add network folde

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 73 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router6. Click the Create Network Folder button.If this screen does no

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 74Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE> Advanced Settings.5. Cli

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 75 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings.By defa

Share Storage Devices Attached to the Router 76Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 3. Enter the router user name and password.The user name is admi

7777. Access Storage Devices Through the InternetWith Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access an eSATA drive attached to the router’s eSATA

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 78Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Access Storage Devices Through the InternetYou can access eSATA an

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 79 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterAccess Storage Devices Through the Internet with FTPYou must first

811. Hardware SetupThe Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router with four high-performance antennas and quad-stream X4 architecture combines four Wi

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 80Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Your Personal FTP ServerWith your customized free URL, you can use

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 81 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS.5. Se

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 82Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS.5. Se

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 83 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterThe BASIC Home screen displays.4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced S

8488. Use the Router as a Media ServerThe router comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media server. You can set up the router to play music from iTun

Use the Router as a Media Server 85 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterSpecify ReadyDLNA Media Server SettingsBy default, the router acts as a Ready

Use the Router as a Media Server 86Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Play Music from a Storage Device with iTunes ServeriTunes Server lets you pla

Use the Router as a Media Server 87 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Routerd. Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE Storage > Media Server.e. Make sure t

Use the Router as a Media Server 88Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home screen displays.4. Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE Storage &g

Use the Router as a Media Server 89 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router2. Select an item to play or watch. To copy TiVo files to a computer:Use th

Hardware Setup 9 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterUnpack Your RouterYour package contains the following items.AC2350Smart WiFi Router Ethernet cab

9099. Share a USB PrinterThe ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your router. You can share

Share a USB Printer 91 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterInstall the Printer Driver and Cable the PrinterSome USB printer manufacturers (for exampl

Share a USB Printer 92Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router 2. In the ReadySHARE Printer pane, click the PC Utility or Mac Utility link.3. Follow th

Share a USB Printer 93 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterThe NETGEAR USB Control Center displays the main screen.Some firewall software, such as Co

Share a USB Printer 94Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router  To print and release the printer to any computer on the network:1. To print your docume

Share a USB Printer 95 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterUse the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB PrinterIf your USB printer supports scanning,

Share a USB Printer 96Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Change NETGEAR USB Control Center SettingsYou can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from

Share a USB Printer 97 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router To specify the time-out:1. Select Tools > Configuration.2. In the Timeout field, ty

981010. Manage Your NetworkThis chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. This chapter i

Manage Your Network 99 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi RouterUpdate the Router FirmwareThe router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory