Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model …

Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router

User Manual

Model D7000

July 2015 202-11536-01

350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA

Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000

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Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router

Unpack Your Modem Router................................................................................11 Attach the Antennas.............................................................................................11 Top Panel with LEDs............................................................................................12 Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, Connectors, and Switch....................................15 Side Panels with USB Ports.................................................................................17 Bottom Panel Product Label................................................................................17

Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

Position Your Modem Router................................................................................20 Connect to the Modem Router.............................................................................20

Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable............................21 Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router...................................................21

Manual Method...........................................................................................21 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method...................................................................22 Types of Logins...............................................................................................22 NETGEAR genie Automatic Setup Utility........................................................23 Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service.......................................................24 DSL Service....................................................................................................24 Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router....24 Set Up the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service.........................................32 Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings.................39 Change the Language.........................................................................................40 Change the admin Password...............................................................................41 Set Up Password Recovery.................................................................................42 Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware..................................43 Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App..................................43

Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually

Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup................................................46 Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection...................................................51

Specify an ADSL Connection Without a Login Requirement..........................51 Specify an ADSL Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoA or PPPoE Service............................................................................................................57 Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection.....................................................63 Specify a VDSL Connection Without a Login Requirement.............................63 Specify a VDSL Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoE Service...68 Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection.......................................73 Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection Without a Login Requirement...............74 Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection with a Login Requirement and PPPoE Service............................................................................................................79 Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection....................................................................84

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Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000

IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..............................................84 Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect...........................................85 Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection..........................................................87 Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection.....................................................89 Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection...................................................................90 Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection..................................................................92 Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection................................................................94 Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Config...........................................96 Manage the MTU Size.........................................................................................98 MTU Concepts................................................................................................99 Change the MTU Size...................................................................................100

Chapter 4 Manage the WiFi Network Settings

Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network..........102 View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings.......................................................102 Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security............................................109 Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security...........................................................112

Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network.................................................114 Use WPS with the Push Button Method........................................................114 Use WPS with the PIN Method.....................................................................116

Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network........117 Control the WiFi Radios.....................................................................................123

Use the WiFi On/Off Button...........................................................................124 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios................................................................124 Set Up a WiFi Schedule.....................................................................................125 Manage the WPS Settings.................................................................................127 Manage Advanced WiFi Features......................................................................129 Use the Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point................................................131

Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls...................................................................................135 Allow or Block Access to Your Network..............................................................136

Enable and Manage Network Access Control...............................................136 Manage Network Access Control Lists.........................................................139 Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List...............................139 Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List...............................141 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites................................................................143 Set Up Blocking.............................................................................................143 Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List...................................145 Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List...........................145 Specify a Trusted Computer..........................................................................146 Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications..........147 Add an Outbound Firewall Rule....................................................................148 Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application...........150 Change an Outbound Firewall Rule..............................................................152 Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule..............................................................153 Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules...........154 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications.........................................................156

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Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000

Chapter 6 Optimize Performance

Optimize Traffic with QoS...................................................................................160 Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules...........................................................161

Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application...................................161 Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device...........................................................163 Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule..................................165 Remove a QoS Rule.....................................................................................167 Remove All QoS Rules..................................................................................167 Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control.....................................................................168 Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service.....................................................169 Manage Implicit Beamforming...........................................................................170 Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play.............................171

Chapter 7 Share a Storage Device

USB Device Requirements................................................................................173 Connect a USB Device to the Modem Router....................................................174 Access a Storage Device Connected to the Modem Router..............................175

Access the Device from a Windows Computer.............................................175 Access the Device from a Mac......................................................................176 Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault....................................176 Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine....................................................177 Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac..............................................................177 Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data................................................178 Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a Storage Device..................................178 Manage Access to a Storage Device.................................................................179 Enable FTP Access Within Your Network...........................................................182 View Network Folders on a Device....................................................................183 Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device.......................................................184 Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive..186 Approve USB Devices........................................................................................188 Safely Remove a USB Device............................................................................189 Use the Modem Router as a Media Server........................................................190 Enable the Media Server...............................................................................190 Rescan the Media Files for Content..............................................................192

Chapter 8 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet

Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS...................................................................193 Your Personal FTP Server.............................................................................194 Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account...........................................................194 Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created.......................................196

Access Storage Devices Through the Internet...................................................197 Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet..........................................................198 Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet...............................200

Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer

Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer..................................................203

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