AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router— Essentials Edition Model D6100 User Manual December 2014 202-11364-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router Unpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel with LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, and Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Right Side Panel with WPS and WiFi On/Off Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manage the MTU Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MTU Concepts . . . . . . . .
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Chapter 7 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the ADSL Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Change the WAN Connection Preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the Activity Log and Syslog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 View the Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Specify Which Activities Are Logged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Specify a Syslog Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Reboot the Modem Router from the Web Management Interface . . . . . . . 206 Quick Tips for Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Power LED Remains Solid Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Power LED Is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Hardware Overview of the Modem Router 1 The NETGEAR® AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100, in this manual referred to as the modem router, delivers WiFi connection speeds up to1 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz 802.11n and up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz 802.11ac. Both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands can be active simultaneously. The modem router is compatible with most major DSL Internet service providers and also supports cable or fiber Internet service.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the following items. WiFi On/Off Ethernet cable WPS Phone cable Modem router Power adapter (varies by region) ADSL filter (varies by region) Figure 1. Package contents for the modem router Your package might contain more items. The filter or phone cable provided depends on the region, and in some locations, a CD is included.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Front Panel with LEDs The modem router displays status LEDs on the front panel. These icons indicate the locations of the buttons on the side panel Power Internet DSL WiFi Figure 2.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The following table describes the LEDs from right to left and their behavior. For information about how to troubleshoot with the LEDs, see Troubleshoot with the LEDs on page 207. Table 1. LED descriptions LED Power Icon Description • • • • DSL • • • Internet • • • • WiFi • • • Solid green. The power is on and the modem router is functioning normally. Solid amber. The modem router is booting.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, and Connector The back panel of the modem router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. The following figure shows only part of the back panel. Ethernet LAN ports ADSL port Internet port Reset button Power On/Off button DC power connector Figure 3. Modem router back panel Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components: • ADSL port.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Right Side Panel with WPS and WiFi On/Off Buttons The right side panel provides the WiFi On/Off button and the WPS button. WiFi On/Off button WPS button The following table describes the buttons. Table 2. Button descriptions Button Icon Description WiFi On/Off By default, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios are enabled. Pressing this button for two seconds disables both radios. Pressing the button again for two seconds enables both radios.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Bottom Panel Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the modem router lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the modem router. Figure 4.
2. Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network 2 This chapter describes how you can install and access the modem router and its network.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Before You Connect to the Modem Router During and after installation, you can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Wired Connection You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the modem router’s local area network (LAN).
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 NETGEAR genie Automatic Setup Utility You can use the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility during initial installation and setup of your modem router. This utility functions with both types of Internet service that the modem router supports: • DSL service.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service You can install your modem router for DSL service or for cable or fiber (Ethernet WAN) service. If you use a DSL modem, follow the procedure that is described in Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router on page 20. If you use a cable or fiber modem, follow the procedure that is described in Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service on page 26.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router The following figure shows the cabling of your modem router for DSL service. Figure 6. Modem router cabling for DSL service To connect your modem router to a DSL service: 1. Unplug your DSL modem’s power, leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. 2. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery. 3.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 9. Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods: • Ethernet cable. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a yellow Ethernet LAN port on the modem router. The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable. Your computer connects to the modem router’s LAN. • WiFi. Connect to the default WiFi network of the modem router: a. On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 • Clear the browser cache. • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), either change the computer to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router through DHCP, or change the IP address of the computer to a static or fixed IP address in the 192.168.0.2–192.168.0.254 range. 12. Click the Next button. 13. From the Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router. 14.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 17. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify a full scan to let the Setup Wizard find the PVC protocol. The screen that displays might ask you if you need the Setup Wizard to do a full scan to find the PVC protocol. If this screen does not display, continue with the next step. Do the following: a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard performs a full scan, which might take up to six minutes. 18.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Note: The option for the Ethernet cable connection that is stated onscreen applies to a cable or fiber Internet connection only (see Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service on page 26). Take one of the following actions: • If you already power-cycled the DSL modem (see Step 1 through Step 6), do the following: a. Select the None of the above radio button. • b. Click the Next button. If you did not yet power-cycle the DSL modem: a.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Take one of the following actions: • If your ISP assigned you a fixed (static) IP address, do the following: a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next button. c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. d. Click the Next button. • If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP assigned you a fixed IP address, do the following: a.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 c. Enter the MAC address of the computer or router with which you previously were able to connect to the Internet. You might find the MAC address on the product label of your device. Enter the MAC address in the AABBCCDDEEFF format, not in the AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF format. d. Click the Next button. 20. If the Congratulations! screen still does not display and the modem router still does not connect to the Internet, do the following: a.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Figure 7. Modem router cabling for cable or fiber service To connect your modem router to a cable or fiber service: 1. Unplug your cable or fiber modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. 2. If your cable of fiber modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery. 3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cable or fiber modem to the red Internet port on the modem router. 4.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 • WiFi. Connect to the default WiFi network of the modem router: a. On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network. The WiFi network name (SSID) is on the product label. b. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. The password (network key) is on the product label. Your computer or WiFi device connects to the modem router’s WiFi network. 9. Launch a web browser. The NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 12. From the Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router. 13. From the ISP menu, select the ISP that you are using. If your ISP is not in the menu, select Other. 14. Select the Yes radio button. 15. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 16. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the Internet connection. The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet connection. If this screen does not display, continue with the next step.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 • If the yellow Ethernet cable is not fully inserted or is inserted at a wrong place, do the following: a. Fully insert the Ethernet cable in the correct port on the cable or fiber modem and in the red Internet port on the modem router. b. Select the I corrected a problem with the Ethernet cable radio button. c. Click the Next button. 17.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 d. Click the Next button. • If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP assigned you a fixed IP address, do the following: a. Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button. b. Click the Next button. c. Enter the MAC address of the computer or router with which you previously were able to connect to the Internet. You might find the MAC address on the product label of your device.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings After you set up the modem router for DSL, cable, or fiber service, you can view or change the settings for the modem router by accessing NETGEAR genie. To log in to the modem router: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The BASIC Home screen displays a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the five sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column displays the menus, and at the top is an ADVANCED tab that you can use to access more menus and screens. Change the Language By default, the language is set as Auto. You can change the language.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 To change the password for the user name admin and the login time-out period: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the modem router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser. To set up password recovery: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Wait for the modem router to check if newer firmware is available. This process might take a few minutes. If the modem router detects new firmware, the modem router displays a message at the top of the screen. 6. Click the message. 7.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Note: The AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 does not support ReadySHARE.
3. Manage the Internet Settings Manually 3 This chapter describes how you can manage the Internet settings of the modem router manually. Usually, the quickest way to set up the modem router is to allow the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility to detect the Internet connection when you first access the modem router with an Internet browser. For a cable or fiber service, you can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup Whether you use DSL service or cable or fiber service, you can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your modem router. Note: The Setup Wizard is the same as the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility that launches the first time you connect to your modem router. To use the Setup Wizard: 1.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 If you select the No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup screen (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45) after you click the Next button. 9. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. When the modem router is connected to the Internet, the Congratulations! screen displays, and you successfully completed the setup process.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Do the following: a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard performs a full scan, which might take up to six minutes. 11. (Only if the following screen displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the Internet connection. The screen that might display states that a problem occurred while detecting the Internet connection. If this screen does not display, continue with the next step.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 g. Select the I just power cycled the modem and waited for 2 minutes radio button. • h. Click the Next button. If your setup includes a cable or fiber modem, see if the yellow Ethernet cable is not fully inserted or is inserted at the wrong place. If necessary, do the following: a. Fully insert the Ethernet cable in the correct port on the cable or fiber modem and in the red Internet port on the modem router. b.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. d. Click the Next button. • If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP assigned you a fixed IP address, do the following: a. Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button. b. Click the Next button. c.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 c. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. d. Read Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 210. e. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can view or change the modem router’s Internet connection settings manually.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 7. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Account Name (If Required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This name might also be called the host name. If you do not know the account name, leave this field blank. By default, the Account Name field contains the model number of the modem router. Domain Name (If Required) Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Use Static IP Address Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your ISP assigned for static IP address service. The gateway is the ISP router to which your modem router connects. Use IP over ATM (IPoA) Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your ISP assigned for IPoA service. The gateway is the ISP router to which your modem router connects.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 8. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Login Enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address. Password Enter the password that you use to log in to your Internet service. Connection Mode From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description My IP Address Enter the IP address assigned by the ISP to make the connection with the ISP server. IP Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask assigned by the ISP to make the connection with the ISP server. Server Address Enter the IP address of the ISP server that your ISP gave you. Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the ISP gateway that your ISP gave you.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. To view or specify the Internet connection settings with a login for PPPoE service: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 8. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Login Enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address. Password Enter the password that you use to log in to your Internet service. Service Name (If Required) Enter the service name that your ISP gave you. Often, a service name is not required.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Idle Timeout (In Minutes) To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, enter the number of minutes. The idle time-out specifies how long the modem router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out. Internet IP Address Get Dynamically from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA Service If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Note: PPP over ATM (PPPoA) is available only if you connect the modem router to the Internet over a DSL service. PPPoA is not available for cable or fiber service.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 8. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Login Enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address. Password Enter the password that you use to log in to your Internet service. Connection Mode From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Internet IP Address Get Dynamically from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. Use Static IP Address Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP modem router to which your modem router connects. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 • Pass-through. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection on page 63. • Fixed. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection on page 64. • DHCP. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection on page 66. • PPP over Ethernet. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection on page 68. Which connection type you must use depends on your IPv6 ISP.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays. 6. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 8. To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface, select the Use This Interface ID check box, and enter the interface ID. If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 9. Select the IPv6 filtering mode: • Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN1.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. 10. To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface, select the Use This Interface ID check box, and enter the interface ID.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The modem router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address On LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. 7. Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button: • Auto.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 10. Specify the IPv6 filtering mode: • Secured. In secured mode, the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. In open mode, the modem router inspects UDP packets only. This is the default mode. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection In IPv6 pass-through mode, the modem router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection A fixed IPv6 connection is based on a static or fixed IPv6 address that your IPv6 ISP gave you. Note: Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you. To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 7. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the modem router WAN interface. • Default IPv6 Gateway. The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway for the modem router’s WAN interface. • Primary DNS Server. The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the modem router. • Secondary DNS Server.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection An IPv6 DHCP connection is based on a dynamic IPv6 address that a DHCPv6 server assigns to the modem router. Note: Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you. To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address On WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address On LAN.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection An IPv6 PPPoE connection is based on a dynamic IPv6 address that a PPPoE service assigns to the modem router. Note: Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you. To set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address On WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address On LAN.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the MTU Size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. MTU Concepts When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path uses a lower MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets must be split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Change the MTU Size WARNING: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For example, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. Change the MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection. To change the MTU size: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.
4. Manage the WiFi Network Settings 4 This chapter describes how you can manage the WiFi network settings of the modem router.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your WiFi security.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings. The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Settings screen.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Region Selection Region From the menu, select the region in which the modem router operates. Note: It might not be legal to operate the modem router in a region other than the regions listed in the menu. If your country or region is not listed, check with your local government agency. Wireless Network (2.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Security Options This information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA2-PSK [AES]). If you must change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem router’s WiFi network: • None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Channel From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an individual channel. The default selection is Auto. Note: In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 If you connected over WiFi to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network. 8. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new settings. If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following: • If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. In the Security Options section, select the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise radio button. 7. In the Security Options (WPA/WPA2 Enterprise) section, enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description WPA Mode From the WPA Mode menu, select the enterprise mode: • WPA2 [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the modem router is capable of speeds of up 300 Mbps). Tip: If you want to change the WiFi settings of the modem router’s main network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 8. From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following types: • Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication. • Shared Key. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication. 9. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryption key size: • 64-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption. • 128-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. If your modem router network is open (no WiFi security is set, which is not the default setting for the modem router), connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on the modem router network and generates a random passphrase. You can view this passphrase (see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 73).
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 For two minutes, the modem router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the modem router’s main WiFi network. During this time, the WiFi LED on the front panel of the modem router blinks blue. 8. Within two minutes, go to the WiFi device and press its WPS button to join the modem router’s main WiFi network without entering a password.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 8. In the Enter Client's PIN field, enter the PIN number of the WiFi device. 9. Click the Next button. For four minutes, the modem router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the modem router’s main WiFi network. During this time, the WiFi LED on the front panel of the modem router blinks blue. 10.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 To set up a guest network: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. Select Guest Network. 5.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) Enable Guest Network By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To enable the guest WiFi network for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box. Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID of the 2.4 GHz WiFi band so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast for the 2.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) Enable Guest Network By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To enable the guest WiFi network for the 5 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box. Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID of the 5 GHz WiFi band so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following: • If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up a WiFi Schedule You can use this feature to turn off the WiFi signal from your modem router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town. Note: You can set up a WiFi schedule only if the modem router is connected to the Internet and synchronized its internal clock with a time server on the Internet.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 5. Click the Add a new period button. 6. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal and specify whether the schedule is recurrent. 7. Click the Apply button. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays. 8. Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box to activate the schedule.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the WPS Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. You can change the WPS default settings. To manage WPS Settings: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 7. To allow the wireless settings to be changed automatically when you use WPS, clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this check box selected.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. 6. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Except for the description of 20/40 MHz coexistence, the descriptions in the table (not the settings onscreen) apply to both the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section and the Advanced Wireless Settings (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Transmit Power Control You can lower the WiFi transmit power by selecting a value lower than 100% from the Transmit Power Control menu. The setting of 100% allows the modem router to use the maximum WiFi transmit power to transmit WiFi packets. Reducing the transmit power can save the power consumption for the modem router but also reduces the WiFi coverage.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Access Point. 6. Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box. The screen adjusts. 7. Scroll down and select the radio button for the IP address setting that you want to use: • Get dynamically from existing router. The other router on the network assigns an IP address to the modem router while the modem router functions in access point mode.
5. Control Access to the Internet 5 The modem router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up Parental Controls The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen, your browser goes to the Parental Controls website. You can learn more about Parental Controls or download the application. Figure 8. Parental Controls website To set up parental controls: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management utility. After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts. 8. Click the Next button, read the note, and click the Next button again. Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. 9.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 a. Complete the fields. b. Click the Next button. After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays: 10. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click the Next button. The Setup is complete screen displays. 11. Click the Take me to the status screen button. Parental controls are now set up for the modem router. The dashboard shows Parental Controls as Enabled.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 To set up network access control: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The access rule does not affect previously blocked or allowed devices. It applies only to devices joining your network in the future after you apply these settings. 9.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control screen displays. 6. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Add or Remove Devices from the Blocked List If you set up an access list that allows all new devices to access your network but you want to block some devices from accessing your network, you must specify the devices that you want to block. To add or remove devices that are blocked: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 b. Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to block. c. Click the Add button on the Add Blocked Device screen. The device is added to the blocked list on the Access Control screen. 8. To remove a device from blocked list, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Remove from the List button. The device is removed from the blocked list. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. Specify a keyword blocking option: • Per Schedule. Use keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules on page 109. • Always. Use keyword blocking continuously. 7. In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain. Here are some sample entries: • Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html. • Specify .
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List If you no longer need a keyword or domain on the blocked list, you can remove the keyword or domain. To remove a keyword or domain from the blocked list: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites screen displays. 6. Click the Clear List button. All keywords and domains are removed from the blocked list. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify a Trusted Computer You can exempt one trusted device from blocking and logging. The device that you exempt must be assigned a fixed (static) IP address. To specify a trusted device: 1.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites check box. 7. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address of the trusted device. The first three octets of the IP address are automatically populated and depend on the IP address that is assigned to the modem router on the LAN Setup screen. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. 6. Set up the schedule for blocking: • Days to Block.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up Security Event Email Notifications The modem router can email you its logs of its activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services. To set up email notifications: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 7. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Send alerts and logs through e-mail Your Outgoing Mail Server Enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration screen of your email program. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent.
6. Optimize Performance 6 This chapter describes how you can optimize the modem router’s performance and manage the traffic flows through the modem router.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Optimize Traffic with QoS You can use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign different priorities to Internet traffic, applications, and services. The modem router provides default QoS rules. You add custom QoS rules and manage both default and custom QoS rules (see Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules on page 115). NETGEAR recommends that you enable QoS if you use streaming Internet.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 If you did not add any custom rules and change priorities, the QoS rules table displays the default QoS rules and their default priority queues, from the highest queue (the leftmost column) to the lowest priority (the rightmost column). 6. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The modem router assigns traffic priorities according to the QoS rules and their priority queues.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. Make sure that the By Service radio button is selected. 7. From the Applications menu, select Add a new application. This selection is located all the way at the bottom of the Applications menu. The following figure shows only part of the QoS Setup screen. 8. Specify a new QoS rule for a service or application as described in the following table. Field Description QoS Policy for Enter a name for the QoS rule.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Specified Port Range Connection Type Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. Starting Port Enter the start port number for the service or application. Ending Port Enter the end port number for the service or application. 9. Click the Add button. The new QoS rule is added to the QoS rules table. 10. Click the Apply button.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. Select the By Device radio button. The following figure shows only part of the QoS Setup screen. 7. Either select the radio button for a device in the MAC Device List to complete the fields automatically (by default, each device is assigned a normal priority) or specify the settings for the device as described in the following table. Field Description QoS Policy for Enter a name for the QoS rule.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 8. Click the Add button. The new QoS rule is added to the QoS rules table. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule You can change an existing QOS rule. For default rules, you can change only the priority. For custom rules, you can change the priority and other settings. To change a QoS rule: 1.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 7. Click the Edit button. The Qos Priority Rules screen displays. 8. Change the settings. For more information about the settings, see Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application on page 115 or Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device on page 117. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you changed the priority, the QoS rule now displays in a different column of the QoS rules table on the QoS Setup screen.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Remove All QoS Rules You can permanently remove all custom and default QoS rules. WARNING: If you remove all QoS rules, both the custom and default QoS rules are permanently removed. The only way to get the default QoS rules back is by returning the modem router to factory default settings. To remove all QoS rules: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. 6. Select the Turn Bandwidth Control On check box. 7. To find out what uplink bandwidth your Internet connection supports, select the Automatically check Internet Uplink bandwidth radio button and click the Check button. The speed test checks your uplink bandwidth and the supported uplink bandwidth displays. 8.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices such as Internet appliances and computers access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 9. Click the Apply button. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing the modem router and which ports (internal and external) that device opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address. 10. To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap table, click the Refresh button.
7. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 7 This chapter describes how you can manage the WAN and LAN network settings of the modem router.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the ADSL Settings NETGEAR recommends that you use the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility to detect the DSL connection and automatically set up the modem router (see Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service on page 19).
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 • ADSL2. Legacy version of ADSL2. • ADSL2+. ADSL2+ provides the fastest downstream rates and can interoperate with ADSL2 and ADSL (g.dmt). 7. Click the upper Apply button. Your DSL mode changes are saved. 8. From the Multiplexing Method menu, select LLC-BASED or VC-BASED, as indicated by your ISP. 9. For the VPI, enter a number between 0 and 255, as indicated by your ISP. The default setting is 0. 10.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. From the WAN Preference menu, select one of the following options: • Auto-Detect. The modem router automatically detects whether the WAN connection is DSL over the ADLS port or Ethernet over the Internet port. Auto-Detect is the default setting. • Must use DSL WAN. The modem router uses the ADSL port for a DSL WAN connection. The Internet port is shut down. • Must use Ethernet WAN.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but other applications might not function well.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage IGMP Proxying and VPN Pass-Through IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, leave it disabled, which is the default setting.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage NAT Filtering Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the modem router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT protects computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from working. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to work. Secured NAT is the default setting.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 To enable and configure the VLAN: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The WAN Setup screen displays. 6. To disable the SIP ALG, select the Disable SIP ALG check box. The SIP ALG is enabled by default. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses. This means that the IP address can change at any time.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 7. From the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR. 8. Select the No radio button. 9. In the Host Name field, enter the name that you want to use for your URL. The host name is sometimes called the domain name. Your free URL includes the host name that you specify and ends with mynetgear.com. For example, specify MyName.mynetgear.com. 10.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS. The Dynamic DNS screen displays. 6. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 7. From the Service Provider menu, select your provider. 8. Select the Yes radio button.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 To change the LAN IP address settings: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings Router Information Protocol (RIP) lets the modem router exchange routing information with other routers. By default, RIP is enabled in both directions (in and out) without a particular RIP version. To manage the RIP settings: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the modem router’s DHCP server. Reserve a LAN IP address You can assign a reserved IP address to a computer or server that requires permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Change a Reserved IP Address You can change a reserved IP address entry. To change a reserved IP address entry: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup screen displays. 6. In the Address Reservation section, select the radio button next to the reserved address. 7. Click the Delete button. The address entry is removed. Change the Modem Router’s Device Name The modem router’s default device name is D6100. This device name displays in a file manager when you browse your network. To change the modem router’s device name: 1.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The modem router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the range that you define • Subnet mask • Gateway IP address (the modem router’s LAN IP address) • DNS server IP address (the modem router’s LAN IP address) To specify the pool of IP addresses that the modem router assigns: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 • In the Ending IP Address field, enter the number at the end of the range of IP addresses. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router. By default, the ending IP address is 192.168.0.254. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Disable the Built-In DHCP Server By default, the modem router functions as a DHCP server.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes Static routes provide detailed routing information to your modem router. Typically, you do not need to add static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as when you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network. As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case: • Your primary Internet access is through an ADSL modem to an ISP.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes screen displays. 6. Click the Add button. 7. To make the route private, select the Private check box. A private static route is not reported in RIP. 8. To prevent the route from becoming active after you click the Apply button, clear the Active check box. In some situations, you might want to set up a static route but keep it disabled until a later time.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The static route is added to the table on the Static Routes screen. Change a Static Route You can change an existing static route. To change a static route: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes screen displays. 6. In the Static Routes table, select the radio button to the left of the route that you want to remove. 7. Click the Delete button.
8. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 8 This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining your modem router and monitor the network.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Update the Firmware of the Modem Router The modem router firmware is stored in flash memory. You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the modem router to the new firmware. You can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, and update the modem router to the new firmware.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 8. Verify that the modem router runs the new firmware version: a. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. b. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. c. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. d. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 8. Locate and select the firmware file on your computer: a. Click the Browse button. b. Navigate to the firmware file. The file ends in .img. An example of a firmware file name is D6100-V1.0.0.34_0.0.34.img. c. Select the firmware file. 9. Click the Upload button. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upload. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router The configuration settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer or restore it. Back Up the Settings You can save a copy of the current configuration settings. To back up the modem router’s configuration settings: 1.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings screen displays. 6. Click the Browse button and navigate to and select the saved configuration file. The name of the backup file from which you can restore the configuration is NETGEAR_D6100.cfg. Follow the directions of your browser to locate and select the file. 7. Click the Restore button. The configuration is uploaded to the modem router.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions. 6. Enter the saved answers to your security questions. 7. Click the Continue button. A screen displays your recovered password. 8. Click the Login again button. A login screen displays. 9. With your recovered password, log in to the modem router.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for eight seconds. 3. Release the Reset button. The configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the reset is complete, the modem router reboots. This process takes about one minute. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the modem router. Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid green.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The information onscreen uses the following color coding: • A green flag • A red X • An amber exclamation mark indicates that a WiFi network is disabled. The following table describes the fields of the six panes on the ADVANCED Home screen. indicates that a link is up. indicates that a link is down. Field Description Router Information Hardware Version The modem router model. Firmware Version The version of the modem router firmware.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description LAN Port The settings of the LAN port. For information about how to configure the LAN settings, see Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address Settings on page 135 and Disable the Built-In DHCP Server on page 142. MAC Address The Media Access Control (MAC) address. This address is the unique physical address that is assigned to the Ethernet LAN port. IP Address The IP address that the Ethernet LAN port uses.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Wireless AP Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network is enabled. If the 2.4 GHz band is disabled but the 5 GHz band is enabled, the WiFi LED on the front of the modem router lights blue. If both radios are off, the WiFi LED is off too. Broadcast Name Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network broadcasts its SSID.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description Wireless AP Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network is enabled. The WiFi LED on the front of the modem router is not affected by the status of the guest network. Broadcast Name Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network broadcasts its SSID. Allow guest to access My Local Network Displays whether users of the 2.4 GHz band of the guest network are allowed to access the main network.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The following table describes the fields and columns of the Show Statistics pop-up screen. Field or Column Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the modem router was last restarted. Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet over Ethernet) port, LAN (Ethernet) ports, WLAN b/g/n, and WLAN a/n/ac ports. For each port, the screen displays the information that is described in this table. Status The link status of the port.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 To change the traffic statistics polling frequency or stop polling: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home. The ADVANCED Home screen displays. 6. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The fields that display depend on the type of Internet connection. The following screen shows the fields for an established TCP/IP connection with DHCP. The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop-up screen.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 View or Change a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Connection You can view information about a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet connection of the modem router and establish or terminate such a connection.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop-up screen. Field Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the connection was established. Connection Status The status can be Connected or Disconnected. Negotiation The negotiation can be a series of dashes, which indicates that the connection is not established, or successful (Success).
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop-up screen. Field Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router. Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router. 7. To establish the Internet connection when the connection is down, click the Connect button. 8. To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the Disconnect button.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The Logs screen shows the following information: • Action. The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed. • Source. The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, or website for this log entry. • Target. The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, or website for this log entry. • Date and time. The date and time at which the action occurred. 5.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Specify Which Activities Are Logged You can specify which activities are logged. These activities display in the log and are forwarded to the syslog server if you enabled the syslog server function. To manage which activities are logged: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs screen displays. 6. Scroll down to the Syslog section. By default, the Disable button is selected and no log messages are forwarded. 7. Select how log messages are forwarded: • Broadcast on LAN. The modem router broadcasts log messages on your LAN but does not send log messages to a syslog server. • Send to this Syslog server IP address.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The following table describes the fields on the Attached Devices screen. Field Description # The order in which the device joined the network. SSID The SSID to which the WiFi device is connected. (This field does not apply to wired devices.) IP Address The IP address that the modem router assigned to the device when it joined the network. This number can change when a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled. 7. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. 8. If you want the traffic counter to start immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter screen displays. 6. Scroll down to the Internet Traffic Statistics section. The Internet Traffic Statistics section displays when the traffic counter was started and what the traffic balance is.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. 6. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 7. Select the Traffic volume control by radio button. 8. From the corresponding menu, select an option: • Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only. • Both Directions. The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic. 9.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 14. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, see View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status on page 170. Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time You can record and restrict the traffic by connection time. This is useful when your ISP measures your connection time. To record and restrict the Internet traffic by time: 1.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 7. Select the Connection time control radio button. Note: The modem router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to select the Connection time control radio button. 8. In the Monthly Limit field, enter how many hours per month are allowed. Note: The modem router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to enter information in the Monthly Limit field. 9.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter screen displays. 6. In the Traffic Control section, clear the Disconnect and disable the Internet connection check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 7. In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the modem router’s remote management: Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 To use remote access: 1. Launch an Internet browser on a computer that is not on your home network. 2. Enter your modem router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number. For example, if your external address is 100.168.110.147 and you use port number 8443, enter https://100.168.110.147:8443 in your browser.
9. Manage Firewall Rules, Port Forwarding, and Port Triggering 9 You can use outbound firewall rules, port forwarding, and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic for services and applications. You need networking knowledge to set up these features.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Manage Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications A firewall protects one network (the trusted network, such as your LAN) from another (the untrusted network, such as the Internet), while allowing communication between the two. The modem router provides one default outbound firewall rule: It allows all access to the Internet (that is, the WAN). You can add rules to prevent access to specific services and applications on the Internet.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. Below the Outbound Firewall Rules table, click the Add button. 7. Specify a new outbound rule as described in the following table. Field Description Service Type The service or application to be covered by this rule. If the service or application does not display in the list, you can add it (see Add a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule on page 185).
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Field Description LAN Users Specify which devices on your LAN (or LAN users) are affected by the rule, based on their IP address: • Any. All computers and devices on your LAN are covered by this rule. • Single address. Enter the required address in the Start field to apply the rule to a single device on your LAN. • Address range. Enter the required addresses in the Start and End fields to apply the rule to a range of devices.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. In the Outbound Firewall Rules table, select the radio button for the rule. 7. Below the Outbound Firewall Rules table, click the Edit button. The Block Services Setup screen displays. 8. Change the settings. For more information about the settings, see Add an Outbound Firewall Rule on page 179. 9. Click the Accept button. Your settings are saved. The changed rule displays in the Outbound Firewall Rules table on the Firewall Rules screen.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Firewall Rules. The following figure shows two rules in addition to the default rule. 6. In the Outbound Firewall Rules table, note the position of the rule and select the radio button for the rule. The position is the number that displays next to the radio button in the Outbound Firewall Rules table. 7. Below the Outbound Firewall Rules table, click the Move button. A pop-up screen displays. 8.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Firewall Rules. The following figure shows two rules in addition to the default rule. 6. In the Outbound Firewall Rules table, select or clear the Enable check box for the rule. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule You can remove an outbound firewall rule that you no longer need.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. In the Outbound Firewall Rules table, select the radio button for the rule. 7. Below the Outbound Firewall Rules table, click the Delete button. The rule is removed from the Outbound Firewall Rules table. Add a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule The modem router lists many default services and applications that you can use in outbound rules.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 7. Below the Service Table (which is empty if you did not add any custom services or applications), click the Add Custom Service button. 8. Specify a new outbound rule as described in the following table. Field Description Service Type/User Defined Enter the name of the custom service or application. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Change a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule You can change an existing custom service or application for use in an outbound firewall rule. Note: You cannot change a custom service or application that is assigned to an outbound rule.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The Add Services screen displays. 8. Change the settings. For more information about the settings, see Add a Custom Service or Application for Use in an Outbound Firewall Rule on page 185. 9. Click the Accept button. Your settings are saved. The changes to the service or application display in the Service Table on the Firewall Rules screen.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 6. In the Service Table, select the radio button for the service or application. 7. Click the Delete Service button. The service or application is removed from the Service Table. Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications If a server is part of your network, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 4. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 5. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 6. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 7. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. 8. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 9.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application The modem router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules. If the service or application is not predefined, you can add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application. To add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application: 1. Find out which port number or range of numbers the service or application uses.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 9. Specify a new port forwarding rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table. Field Description Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. External Port Range Enter one or more port numbers, one or more ranges of port numbers, or a combination of both.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The following figure shows two port forwarding rules. 6. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 7. In the table, select the radio button next to the service or application name. 8. Click the Edit Service button. The Ports - Custom Services screen displays. 9. Change the settings. For more information about the settings, see Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application on page 191. 10.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The following figure shows two port forwarding rules. 6. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 7. In the table, select the radio button next to the service or application name. 8. Click the Delete Service button. The rule is removed from the table.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: 1. When you enter the URL www.example.com in your browser, the browser sends a web page request message with the following destination information: • Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which is the address of your modem router. • Destination port number.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Add a Port Triggering Rule The modem router does not provide default services and applications for port triggering rules. You must define a custom service or application for each port triggering rule. To add a port triggering rule: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 8. Specify a new port triggering rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table. Field Description Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application. Service User From the Service User menu, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer: • Any. This is the default setting and allows any computer on the Internet to use this service. • Single address.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering screen displays. 6. Select the Port Triggering radio button.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Remove a Port Triggering Rule You can remove a port triggering rule that you no longer need. To remove a port triggering rule: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Specify the Time-Out Period for Port Triggering The time-out period for port triggering controls how long the inbound ports stay open when the modem router detects no activity. A time-out period is required because the modem router cannot detect when the service or application terminates. To specify the time-out for port triggering: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering screen displays. 6. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The port triggering settings display. 7. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box. If this check box is selected, the modem router does not apply port triggering rules even if you specified them. 8.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 7. When your modem router receives the incoming message to destination port 113, it checks its session table and finds an active session for port 113 associated with your computer. The modem router replaces the message’s destination IP address with your computer’s IP address and forwards the message to your computer. 8. When you finish your chat session, your modem router eventually senses a period of inactivity in the communications.
10. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 10 This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Perform Diagnostics The modem router lets you perform various diagnostic tasks. For normal operation, these tasks are not required. Ping an IP Address Use this test to send a ping packet request to an IP address to test the connection. If the request times out because no reply is received, the destination might be unreachable. However, some network devices can be configured not to respond to a ping. To ping an IP address: 1.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Diagnostics. The Diagnostics screen displays. 6. In the Internet Name field, enter the server’s host name such as www.netgear.com. 7. Click the Lookup button. The results of the lookup display in the IP address and DNS Server fields.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Reboot the Modem Router from the Web Management Interface You or NETGEAR technical support can reboot the modem router from the web management interface, either locally or remotely, for example, when the modem router seems to be unstable or is not operating normally. To reboot the modem router from the web management interface: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Table 4. Quick tips for troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Your cannot connect over an Ethernet cable to the modem router. • • Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. Make sure that your computer or device does not use a static IP address but is configured to receive an IP address automatically with DHCP. (For most devices, DHCP is the default setting.) You cannot connect over WiFi • to the modem router.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 4. About 10 seconds after the DSL LED starts blinking, the following occurs: - The Power LED lights solid green - The Internet LED blinks amber Internet LED lights solid green , indicating that the startup procedure finished. . If an Internet connection is established, the . 5. Approximately one and a half minutes after you turned on the power, the WiFi LED lights solid blue .
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router If you are unable to log in to the modem router from a computer on your local network and use the web management interface, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the modem router.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Troubleshoot the Internet Connection If your modem router cannot access the Internet, check the DSL connection, then the WAN TCP/IP connection. Troubleshoot the DSL Link If your modem router is unable to access the Internet, first determine whether the DSL link with the service provider is working. The DSL LED indicates the state of this connection. DSL LED Is Green If the DSL link LED lights green , the ADSL connection is good.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Internet LED Is Off If the Internet LED is off following: , the modem router cannot connect to the Internet. Verify the • Check that your login credentials are correct or that the information you entered for the ISP connection is correct (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45).
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 • Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name. For more information, see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 45.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 A login screen displays. 3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home screen displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home. The ADVANCED Home screen displays. 6. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The Connection Status screen displays. 7. Click the Connect button.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Changes Are Not Saved If the modem router does not save the changes that you make in the web management interface, do the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another screen or tab or your changes are lost. • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. It is possible that the changes occurred but that the old settings remain in the web browser’s cache.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your computer or workstation.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After you verify that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, enter ping -n 10 IP address where IP address is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server.
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AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Factory Settings You can reset the modem router to the factory default settings that are shown in the following table. For more information about resetting the modem router to its factory settings, see Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 153. Table 5. D6100 modem router factory default settings Feature Default Behavior Router login User login URL www.routerlogin.net (or www.routerlogin.com or 192.168.0.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Table 5. D6100 modem router factory default settings (continued) Feature Default Behavior Country/region • • • RF channel Auto. The available channels depend on the region. Transmission speed Auto1 Operating mode • • Transmit power 100% Video network on the 5 GHz band Disabled North America: United States Europe: Europe Other continents: Varies by region Up to 300 Mbps at 2.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Technical Specifications Table 6. D6100 modem router specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power adapter • • • • Dimensions Dimensions: 179 mm x 167 mm x 59 mm (7.0 in. x 6.6 in. x 2.3 in.) Weight Weight: 362 g (0.
AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100 Table 6. D6100 modem router specifications (continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range • • 802.11 security 2.4 GHz band - US: 2.412–2.462 GHz - Europe: 2.412–2.472 GHz - Australia: 2.412–2.472 GHz - Japan: 2.412–2.472 GHz 5 GHz band - US: 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.70) - Europe: 5.18–5.24 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.70) - Australia: 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.
