Netgear RAXE500 (RAXE500-100EUS) user manual

Contents

1. 1. Hardware Setupp. 8

   Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack your router • Top panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel • Router label • Extend the…

2. 2. Connect to the network and access the routerp. 19

   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. 25

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

4. 4. Control Access to the Internetp. 47

   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. Manage Network Settingsp. 57

   Manage Network Settings You can customize the router’s network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you…

6. 6. Manage Your Routerp. 100

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

7. 7. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Routerp. 119

   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…

8. 8. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internetp. 128

   Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access a USB device that's connected to a USB…

9. 9. Use VPN to Access Your Networkp. 134

   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…

10. 10. Manage port forwarding and port triggeringp. 147

    Manage port forwarding and port triggering You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge…

11. 11. Troubleshootingp. 156

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

12. 12. Supplemental Informationp. 166

    Supplemental Information This chapter includes technical information about your router. The chapter contains the following topics: • Factory settings •…