Netgear R7000P (R7000P-100NAS) user manual

Contents

1. 1. Hardware Setupp. 8

   Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router on page 9 • Attach the Antennas on page 9 • Front View on page 10 • LED…

2. 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Routerp. 16

   Connect to the Network and Access the Router You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter explains the ways…

3. 3. Specify Your Internet Settingsp. 22

   Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the genie to detect the Internet…

4. 4. Control Access to the Internetp. 38

   Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This…

5. 5. Network Settingsp. 47

   Network Settings The router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections.You can customize the router’s network settings. We recommend that you install…

6. 6. Optimize Performancep. 71

   Optimize Performance You can set up the router to optimize performance for applications such as Internet gaming, high-definition video streaming, and VoIP…

7. 7. Manage Your Networkp. 76

   Manage Your Network This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. The chapter includes the…

8. 8. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Routerp. 89

   Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router This chapter describes how to access and manage storage devices attached to your router. ReadySHARE lets you…

9. 9. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internetp. 102

   Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access USB devices attached to the router’s…

10. 10. Use the Router as a Media Serverp. 109

    Use the Router as a Media Server This chapter contains the following sections: • Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings on page 110 • Play Music From a…

11. 11. Share a USB Printerp. 116

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

12. 12. Use VPN to Access Your Networkp. 123

    Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to…

13. 13. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Portsp. 134

    Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic.You need networking knowledge…

14. 14. Troubleshootingp. 142

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router. If you do not find the…

15. 15. Supplemental Informationp. 150

    Supplemental Information This chapter includes technical information about your router. The chapter covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 151…