Netgear AC1600 User Manual

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USAMay 2015202-11485-03AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem RouterModel D6400User Manual

Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 10AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Unpack Your Modem RouterYour package contains the following ite

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 100AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 modem router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to t

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 101 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64003. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.The user

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 102AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400  To let a WiFi device join the modem router’s WiFi network using W

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 103 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Netwo

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 104AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 5. Enable the guest network and configure its WiFi settings as des

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 105 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Security Options - ProfileIf you want to change the WiFi security,

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 106AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 6. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.7. Make sure th

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 107 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400IMPORTANT:The WiFi mode of the guest WiFi network depends on the Wi

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 108AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 8. From the Encryption Strength menu in the Security Encryption (W

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 109 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Enable or Disable the WiFi RadiosIf you used the WiFi On/Off button

Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 11 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Front Panel with LEDsThe modem router displays status LEDs on t

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 110AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 6. Do one of the following in the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4G

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 111 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The previous figure does not show the bottom of the Wireless Settin

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 112AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Manage the WPS SettingsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join th

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 113 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Note: The PIN function might temporarily be disabled automatically

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 114AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Manage Advanced WiFi FeaturesFor most WiFi networks, the advanced W

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 115 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64006. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Except

Cable the red Internet portto a LAN port on another routerManage the WiFi Network Settings 116AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 2. Launc

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 117 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Note: The screen might show the modem router model D6400 or another

11855. Control Access to the InternetThe modem router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions f

Control Access to the Internet 119 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Set Up Parental ControlsThe first time that you select Parental Contr

Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 12AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The following table describes the LEDs from right to left and t

Control Access to the Internet 120AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the geni

Control Access to the Internet 121 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400a. Complete the fields.b. Click the Next button.After you log on or

Control Access to the Internet 122AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 12. Click the Take me to the status screen button.Parental Controls a

Control Access to the Internet 123 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Enable and Manage Network Access ControlWhen you enable access contro

Control Access to the Internet 124AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 8. Select an access rule for new devices:• Allow all new devices to

Control Access to the Internet 125 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed ListIf you set up an a

Control Access to the Internet 126AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 b. Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you wan

Control Access to the Internet 127 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400A table displays the detected device names, MAC addresses, and connec

Control Access to the Internet 128AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Set Up BlockingYou can set up blocking of specific keywords and domai

Control Access to the Internet 129 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or

Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 13 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, and ConnectorEthernetInternetPo

Control Access to the Internet 130AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked ListYou can simultan

Control Access to the Internet 131 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64006. Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit bloc

Control Access to the Internet 132AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 For information about inbound firewall rules, see Manage Port Forward

Control Access to the Internet 133 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and

Control Access to the Internet 134AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400  To add an outbound firewall rule for a custom service or applicatio

Control Access to the Internet 135 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64009. From the Service Type menu, select User Defined.10. Specify a new

Control Access to the Internet 136AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Change an Outbound Firewall RuleYou can change an existing outbound f

Control Access to the Internet 137 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Remove an Outbound Firewall RuleYou can remove an outbound firewall r

Control Access to the Internet 138AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall RulesYou

Control Access to the Internet 139 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64006. Set up the schedule for blocking:• Days to Block. Select the chec

Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 14AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Right Side Panel with WPS and WiFi On/Off Buttons and USB PortT

Control Access to the Internet 140AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 6. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box.7. Enter the se

Control Access to the Internet 141 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64008. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Logs are sent auto

14266. Optimize PerformanceThis chapter describes how you can optimize the modem router’s performance and manage the traffic flows through the modem

Optimize Performance 143 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Optimize Traffic with Internet Access QoSYou can use Quality of Service (QoS) r

Optimize Performance 144AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 7. Specify the uplink bandwidth settings by doing one of the following:• If yo

Optimize Performance 145 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64005. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.The QoS Setup screen displays.6.

Optimize Performance 146AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The BASIC Home screen displays.5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.Th

Optimize Performance 147 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64009. Specify the new QoS rule as described in the following table.Field Descript

Optimize Performance 148AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The QoS Priority Rule list screen displays.7. Scroll down and click the Add Pr

Optimize Performance 149 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64005. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.The QoS Setup screen displays.6.

Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 15 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Bottom Panel Product LabelWiFi network name (SSID)Network Key (

Optimize Performance 150AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Change a MAC Address for a QoS Rule To change a MAC address on the MAC Device

Optimize Performance 151 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64003. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.The user name is admi

Optimize Performance 152AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 6. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy that you want to view or cha

Optimize Performance 153 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Remove a QoS RuleYou can remove an individual custom or default QoS rule. To r

Optimize Performance 154AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The BASIC Home screen displays.5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup.Th

Optimize Performance 155 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Manage Implicit BeamformingThe modem router supports beamforming to enhance the

Optimize Performance 156AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and PlayUniversal Plug and Play

Optimize Performance 157 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64009. Click the Apply button.The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of ea

15877. Share a Storage DeviceThis chapter describes how to access and manage a storage device attached to your modem router. ReadySHARE lets you acc

Share a Storage Device 159 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400USB Device RequirementsThe modem router works with most USB-compliant externa

1622. Install and Access the Modem Router and Its NetworkThis chapter describes how you can install and access the modem router and its network.The

Share a Storage Device 160AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400  To connect a USB device:1. Connect your USB storage device to the USB port

Share a Storage Device 161 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE VaultThe modem router comes with fr

Share a Storage Device 162AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 6. Click the Options button.The Partition options display.7. Select the GUI

Share a Storage Device 163 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64002. Insert your USB storage drive into the USB port on the modem router.Note:

Share a Storage Device 164AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 4. Click the OK button.The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED &

Share a Storage Device 165 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64008. Enable or disable access methods by selecting or clearing the correspondi

Share a Storage Device 166AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Enable FTP Access Within Your NetworkFile Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you do

Share a Storage Device 167 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router.6. Selec

Share a Storage Device 168AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router.6. The A

Share a Storage Device 169 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router.6. In th

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 17 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Position Your Modem RouterThe modem router lets y

Share a Storage Device 170AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 9. Click the Browse button and in the Folder field, select the folder. 10. I

Share a Storage Device 171 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router.6. In th

Share a Storage Device 172AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Your settings are saved.10. Click the Close Window button.The pop-up screen c

Share a Storage Device 173 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. Click the No radio button.By default the Yes radio button is selected. Th

Share a Storage Device 174AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 A login screen displays.3. Enter the user name and password for the modem ro

17588. Access Storage Devices Through the InternetWith Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet and a personal domain name to access a USB storage devi

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 176AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNSInternet service providers

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 177 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Set Up a New Dynamic DNS AccountNETGEAR offers you the o

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 178AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 11. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, enter the p

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 179 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64008. Select the Yes radio button.The screen adjusts.9. I

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 18AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Connect to the Modem RouterDuring and after insta

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 180AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400  To set up FTP access through the Internet:1. Launch a

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 181 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400b. Click the Edit button.c. In the Read Access menu, s

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 182AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 For example, type ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com.3. When pr

18399. Use the Modem Router as a Media ServerThe modem router comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media server. You can set up the modem router to p

Use the Modem Router as a Media Server 184AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server SettingsBy default, the modem

Use the Modem Router as a Media Server 185 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. Click the Apply button.Your changes are saved.Play Media

Use the Modem Router as a Media Server 186AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400  To play videos:1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My

Use the Modem Router as a Media Server 187 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 To copy TiVo files to a computer:Use the TiVo Desktop acces

1881010. Share a USB PrinterThe ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your modem router. You

Share a USB Printer 189 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Install the Printer Driver and Cable the PrinterSome USB printer manufacturers (

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 19 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The default WiFi password (also referred to as th

Share a USB Printer 190AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Install the ReadySHARE Printer UtilityYou must install the ReadySHARE Printer ut

Share a USB Printer 191 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks NETGEAR USB Control Center from a

Share a USB Printer 192AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400  To print and release the printer to any computer on the network:1. To print y

Share a USB Printer 193 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB PrinterIf your USB printer supports

Share a USB Printer 194AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center SettingsYou can stop the NETGEAR USB Control C

Share a USB Printer 195 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language To change the language:1. Click

1961111. Manage the WAN and LAN Network SettingsThis chapter describes how you can manage the WAN and LAN network settings of the modem router.The c

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 197 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Change the Physical WAN Connection PreferenceThe modem route

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 198AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 physical WAN interfaces, see Change the Physical WAN Connect

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 199 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The previous figure shows only the top of the Internet Setup

2AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial numb

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 20AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 NETGEAR genie Automatic Setup UtilityYou can use

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 200AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The previous figure shows only the top of the Internet Setup

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 201 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag GroupSome devic

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 202AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 8. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box:•

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 203 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 To add a VLAN tag group and enable the bridge:1. Launch a

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 204AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 8. Specify the settings as described in the following table

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 205 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The WAN Setup screen displays.6. To enable port scan and Do

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 206AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The BASIC Home screen displays.4. Select ADVANCED > Setu

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 207 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Manage NAT FilteringNetwork Address Translation (NAT) determ

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 208AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400  To disable the default SIP ALG:1. Launch an Internet brow

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 209 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The user name is admin. The default password is password. Th

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 21 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL ServiceYou can i

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 210AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 A login screen displays.3. Enter the user name and password

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 211 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Manage Reserved LAN IP AddressesWhen you specify a reserved

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 212AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 7. Either select a device from the Address Reservation Tabl

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 213 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64008. Change the settings.9. Click the Apply button.Your sett

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 214AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The BASIC Home screen displays.5. Select ADVANCED > Setu

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 215 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64006. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box i

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 216AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Note: If you disable the DHCP server and no other DHCP serve

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 217 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400In this case, you must define a static route, instructing yo

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 218AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The previous figure shows two routes in the table as an exam

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 219 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Change a Static RouteYou can change an existing static route

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 22AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 220AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The BASIC Home screen displays.5. Select ADVANCED > Adva

2211212. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the TrafficThis chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining you

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 222AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Update the Firmware of the Modem RouterThe modem rou

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 223 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64008. Verify that the modem router runs the new firmwa

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 224AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 8. Locate and select the firmware file on your comp

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 225 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Manage the Configuration File of the Modem RouterThe

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 226AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The BASIC Home screen displays.5. Select ADVANCED &

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 227 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400A screen displays requesting the answers to your sec

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 228AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 229 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400WARNING:To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 23 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. Connect the power adapter to the modem router

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 230AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The information onscreen uses the following color co

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 231 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400GUI Language Version The version of the modem router

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 232AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Wireless AP Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 233 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400View the Traffic StatisticsYou can view the traffic

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 234AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The following table describes the fields and columns

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 235 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 To change the traffic statistics polling frequency

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 236AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The BASIC Home screen displays.5. Select ADVANCED &

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 237 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400View, Connect, or Disconnect a PPPoE or PPPoA Intern

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 238AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 7. To establish the Internet connection when the con

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 239 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The Logs screen shows the following information:• Ac

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 24AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility disp

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 240AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Specify Which Activities Are LoggedYou can specify w

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 241 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The user name is admin. The default password is pass

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 242AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The user name is admin. The default password is pass

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 243 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic StatusIf you

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 244AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Restrict Internet Traffic by VolumeYou can record an

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 245 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64008. From the corresponding menu, select an option:•

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 246AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 6. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box.The bu

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 247 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D640012. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.T

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 248AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Note: Be sure to change the password for the user na

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 249 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify t

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 25 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connectio

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 250AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 A login screen displays.3. Enter the user name and

2511313. Use VPN to Access Your NetworkYou can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your modem router using virtual private networking (VPN). Thi

Use VPN to Access Your Network 252AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Set Up a VPN ConnectionA virtual private network (VPN) lets you use t

Use VPN to Access Your Network 253 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. If

Use VPN to Access Your Network 254AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 7. Leave the check boxes selected as shown in the previous figure, a

Use VPN to Access Your Network 255 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D640011. Unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and copy them t

Use VPN to Access Your Network 256AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar.Tip: You can create

Use VPN to Access Your Network 257 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The network resources display. The ReadySHARE icon is in the Computer

Use VPN to Access Your Network 258AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 7. Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access

Use VPN to Access Your Network 259 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Your settings are saved.9. Click For Windows or For Non Windows butt

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 26AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 20. (Only if the following screen displays) Speci

2601414. Manage Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringYou can use outbound firewall rules, port forwarding, and port triggering to set up rules for Int

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 261 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 262AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 8. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is se

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 263 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400You can usually find this information by contacting the p

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 264AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 265 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64006. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is se

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 266AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 4. Click the OK button.The BASIC Home screen displays.5.

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 267 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64003. (Optional) Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS se

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 268AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming,

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 269 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. Click the Add Service button.8. Specify a new port t

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 27 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400d. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup,

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 270AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 9. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved. The r

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 271 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. In the Port Triggering Portmap Table, select the radi

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 272AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 4. Click the OK button.The BASIC Home screen displays.5.

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 273 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Specify the Time-Out Period for Port TriggeringThe time-o

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 274AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 4. Click the OK button.The BASIC Home screen displays.5.

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 275 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. When your modem router receives the incoming message

2761515. TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your modem router. If yo

Troubleshooting 277 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Quick Tips for TroubleshootingThe following table includes tips for troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 278AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Troubleshoot with the LEDsWhen you turn on the power, the LEDs light as described he

Troubleshooting 279 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400If the error persists, a hardware problem might exist. For recovery instructions or

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 28AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 d. Click the Next button.• If your ISP did not a

Troubleshooting 280AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 • Make sure that Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX is enabled in your browser. If you are

Troubleshooting 281 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400If disconnecting telephones does not result in a green DSL LED, check the following:

Troubleshooting 282AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 6. In the Internet Port pane, check that the IP Address field shows a valid IP addr

Troubleshooting 283 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64005. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.The ADVANCED Home screen displays.6. In the

Troubleshooting 284AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Troubleshoot Internet BrowsingIf your modem router can obtain an IP address but your

Troubleshooting 285 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400• Does the WiFi device that you are using find your WiFi network?If not, check the W

Troubleshooting 286AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 If the path is working, you see this message:Reply from < IP address >: bytes=

Troubleshooting 287 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of

288AA. Supplemental InformationThis appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings• Technical Specifications

Supplemental Information289 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Factory SettingsYou can reset the modem router to the factory default setti

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 29 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Servi

Supplemental Information290AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 WiFi network key (passphrase) See product labelCountry/region • North Amer

Supplemental Information291 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Technical SpecificationsTable 6. D6400 modem router specifications Feature

Supplemental Information292AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 802.11 security WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, and WEPxDSL data r

3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem RouterUnpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 30AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cable or

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 31 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility disp

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 32AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 14. From the Country menu, select the country in

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 33 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D640018. (Only if the following screen displays) Speci

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 34AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 • If the yellow Ethernet cable is not fully inser

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 35 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400d. Click the Next button.• If your ISP did not a

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 36AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400  To log in to the modem router:1. Launch an Int

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 37 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The BASIC Home screen displays a dashboard that l

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 38AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400  To change the password for the user name admin

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 39 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 To set up password recovery:1. Launch an Inter

4AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 40AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 6. Click the message.7. To upgrade the modem ro

4133. Manage the Internet Settings ManuallyThis chapter describes how you can manage the Internet settings of the modem router manually.Usually, the

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 42AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial SetupWhether you us

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 43 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 44AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 The Setup Wizard performs a full scan, which might take up to s

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 45 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400• If your setup includes a cable or fiber modem, see if the yel

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 46AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for yo

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 47 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400c. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct c

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 48AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 As an example, the following figure already shows the settings

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 49 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. Enter the ADSL settings as described in the following table

5 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Change an Outbound Firewall Rule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 50AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Account Name (If Required) Enter the account name, as indicated

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 51 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64008. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.9. Click th

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 52AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 53 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. Enter the ADSL settings as described in the following table

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 54AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Encapsulation Select the encapsulation, as indicated by your IS

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 55 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64008. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.9. Click th

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 56AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet ConnectionYou can view or chang

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 57 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 58AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 7. Enter the VDSL settings as described in the following table

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 59 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64008. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.9. Click th

6AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Chapter 9 Use the Modem Router as a Media ServerSpecify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings . . . . . .

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 60AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Specify a VDSL Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoE Se

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 61 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 62AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 7. Enter the VDSL settings as described in the following table

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 63 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Connection Mode Select how the Internet connection functions:•

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 64AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 8. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.9. Click th

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 65 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection Without a Login Requirement

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 66AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 67 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. Enter the cable or fiber settings as described in the follo

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 68AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 8. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.9. Click th

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 69 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection With a Login Requirement an

7 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225Back Up t

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 70AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 7. Enter the cable or fiber settings as described in the follo

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 71 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Transfer ModeThese settings are not disabled but do not apply t

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 72AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 8. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.9. Click th

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 73 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 74AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 modem router blocks this packet. This function works in two mod

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 75 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The modem router automatically detects the information in the f

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 76AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel ConnectionWith an IPv6 connection, y

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 77 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The modem router automatically detects the information in the R

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 78AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 3. Enter the modem router user name and password.The user name

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 79 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection:•

8AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Change a Port Triggering Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 80AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 If you do not specify an address here, the modem router generat

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 81 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The modem router automatically detects the information in the f

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 82AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:• Use DHCP Ser

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 83 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The modem router automatically detects the information in the f

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 84AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 10. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:• Use DHCP Ser

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 85 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The modem router automatically detects the information in the f

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 86AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:• Use DHCP Ser

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 87 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400The modem router automatically detects the information in the R

Manage the Internet Settings Manually 88AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 10. To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the mod

Table 3. Common MTU sizes MTU Application1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN

911. Hardware Overview of the Modem RouterThe NETGEAR® AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400, in this manual referred to as the modem route

9044. Manage the WiFi Network SettingsThis chapter describes how you can manage the WiFi network settings of the modem router.The chapter includes t

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 91 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 92AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 6. View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings.The

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 93 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400Name (SSID) The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not chang

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 94AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 Security OptionsThis information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 95 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64007. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Channel From the

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 96AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 If you connected over WiFi to the network and you changed the SSID,

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 97 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64005. Select Wireless.The Wireless Setup screen displays.6. In the Se

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 98AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D6400 • If your computer or WiFi device is trying to connect to your netwo

Manage the WiFi Network Settings 99 AC1600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D64008. From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following t