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Wireless Network Settings

Record the default preset wireless settings that are printed on the 
label in the space below for easy reference. 

If you change the default settings, record them here for easy 
reference, and then store this booklet in a safe place: 

To retrieve or update your wireless password, type 

www.routerlogin.net

 in a web browser and log in using the default 

user name (admin) and password (password). 

Select 

Wireless Settings

 to locate your wireless password.

WiFi Network Name (SSID):

Network Key (Password):

WiFi Network Name (SSID):

Network Key (Password):

Summary of Contents for R6300

Page 1: ...y recommended Go to http support netgear com for product updates and web support GPL might be included in this product to view the GPL license agreement go to ftp downloads netgear com files GPLnotice pdf Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6300 Installation Guide Package Contents The box should contain the following items If any items are incorrect missing or damaged contact your NETGEAR dealer Note In s...

Page 2: ...ance Declarations of Conformity For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 For GNU General Public License GPL related information please visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 2649 This symbol is placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002 96 on the Waste Electrical and El...

Page 3: ...router 3 Connect a computer 3 Launch a browser 4 Preset Wireless Security 4 Wireless Network Settings 5 Add Wireless Devices to the Network 6 WPS Method 6 Manual Method 6 Access the Router to Make More Changes 7 Troubleshooting 9 ReadySHARE Access 9 ReadySHARE Printer 10 Other Features 15 ...

Page 4: ...connected to another router disconnect the cable between your modem and that router Now your modem should be completely turned off and cabled only to the wall jack for your Internet service 2 Connect your modem a Plug in then turn on your modem Replace the batteries if you removed them previously b With the yellow Ethernet cable that came with the router connect your modem to the Internet port of ...

Page 5: ...on the front panel are on press the Power On Off button on the rear panel of the router 4 Connect a computer You can use an Ethernet cable not included or connect wirelessly Use the Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your router Or connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings located on the label on the bottom of the router 3 a b On Off Router Modem...

Page 6: ...rk key password The default SSID and network key password are uniquely generated for every device like a serial number to protect and maximize your wireless security This information is located on the label on the bottom of the product NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi network name SSID and network key password If you do change the settings the security SSID and password on...

Page 7: ...ecord them here for easy reference and then store this booklet in a safe place To retrieve or update your wireless password type www routerlogin net in a web browser and log in using the default user name admin and password password Select Wireless Settings to locate your wireless password WiFi Network Name SSID Network Key Password WiFi Network Name SSID Network Key Password ...

Page 8: ...he router 3 Repeat this process to add other WPS wireless devices Note WPS does not support WEP security If you try to connect a WEP client to your network using WPS it does not work Manual Method 1 On the wireless device that you want to connect to your router iPhone laptop computer gaming device open the software utility that manages its wireless connections This utility scans for all wireless n...

Page 9: ...uter 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless devices that is connected to the router 2 Type www routerlogin net or www routerlogin com in the address field of the browser A login screen displays 3 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password The router Basic Home screen displays See the User Manual for more information about the router screens admin ...

Page 10: ... box 5 Click Apply 6 You are prompted to answer questions which are saved To use password recovery to retrieve a forgotten password You need to enable password recovery as described in the previous section in order to use this feature 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless devices that is connected to the router 2 Type www routerlogin net or www routerlogin com in the address field of ...

Page 11: ...cess After installation and set up you can insert a USB storage device into the USB port on the routerand share the contents with other network users If your USB device has special drivers it is not compatible Note If your USB device requires a power supply you must use it when connecting your USB device to a NETGEAR router or gateway It may take up to 2 minutes before the USB drive is ready for s...

Page 12: ...onnect the USB printer to the router s USB port with a USB printer cable Step 2 Install the USB printer driver software on each computer that will share the printer If you do not have the printer driver contact the printer manufacturer to find and download the most recent printer driver software Step 3 On each computer that will share the printer download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility The...

Page 13: ...ie NOTE You must install this utility before you can use the ReadySHARE Printer feature For the ReadySHARE Printer feature to work this utility must be run in the background Step 4 Follow the instructions to install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility ...

Page 14: ... utility select the language Step 6 If this is the first time you are accessing the utility you are asked to select the printer and click the Connect button Once the connection is established the status changes to Manually connected by xxx ...

Page 15: ...g The status of the printer should appear as Available on all of the computers NOTE When the status is Available you can use the USB printer When the status is Manually connected by xxx only the xxx computer can use the printer Other network devices must wait until the xxx computer has released the connection or until the connection times out the default time out value is 30 seconds You can set th...

Page 16: ... in the utility you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work Step 8 If your printer supports scanning make sure that the printer is in the Available state and click the Network Scanner button This activates the Scanner window so you can use the printer for scanning For more detailed information about ReadySHARE Printer see the User Manual by clicking the Documentation link...

Page 17: ...uter at http routerlogin net Download the free Desktop NETGEAR Genie from www NETGEAR com genie Automatically fix common network problems and easily manage your home network connections Internet STATUS GOOD Network Map Number of devices 16 Parental Controls WiFi Connection STATUS Connected Router Settings Click here ReadySHARE Click here Click here ...

Page 18: ...re trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders 2012 NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function a...

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