User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Setup Wizard
- Manually set up the Internet connection
- Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses
- Specify IPv6 Internet connections
- Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection
- Change the MTU size
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- Enable Circle smart parental controls
- Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Orbi app
- Allow or block access to your network
- Use keywords to block Internet sites
- Delete keywords that are used to block Internet sites
- Avoid blocking on a trusted computer
- Block services from the Internet
- Manage network access control lists
- Schedule when to block Internet sites and services
- Set up security event email notifications
- 5. Optimize Performance
- 6. Specify Network Settings
- View or change WAN settings
- Manage Dynamic DNS
- Set up a default DMZ server
- Change the router’s device name
- Change the LAN TCP/IP settings
- Use the router as a DHCP server
- Disable the DHCP server feature in the router
- Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
- Manage custom static routes
- Specify basic WiFi settings
- Change the WiFi password or security level
- Set up a guest WiFi network
- View or change advanced WiFi settings
- Use the router as a WiFi access point
- Set up router mode
- Generate a new backhaul password
- Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group
- Enable British Telecom IGMP proxy support
- 7. Manage Your Network
- Update the router and satellite firmware
- Change the admin password
- Enable admin password reset
- Reset the admin password
- View router status and usage information
- Display Internet port statistics
- Check the Internet connection status
- View satellite status
- View and manage logs of router activity
- View devices connected to the network or edit device information
- View satellites connected to the network or edit satellite information
- Monitor Internet traffic
- Manage the router configuration file
- Set up remote management
- Use remote access
- Remotely access your router using the Orbi app
- 8. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 9. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 11. Supplemental Information
For more information, see Set up router mode on page 80.
5.
Update your router's firmware.
For more information, see Update the router and satellite firmware on page 87.
6. Select BASIC > Parental Controls.
The Parental Controls page displays.
7. Move the slider to the right to enable Circle.
Note: You can only enable one parental controls service.
8. Click the Apply button.
The links to download the Circle app displays.
9. Download the Circle app on your mobile device.
10.
Launch the Circle app and follow to prompts to set up Circle.
Circle smart parental controls is enabled on your NETGEAR router.
Enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi app
Before enabling Circle, make sure that your Orbi router is in router mode (which is the
default mode). Your router must be in router mode to work with Circle. You can’t enable
Circle if your router is in access point (AP) mode or bridge mode.
To enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi app:
1. Launch the Orbi app.
The dashboard displays.
2. Tap Parental Controls.
The Parental Control page displays.
3. Move the Enable Circle slider to the right to enable Circle.
4. Tap the Download and Install Circle App button.
5. Download the Circle app.
You must use the Circle app to finish setting up your Circle account.
6.
Launch the Circle app and follow the prompts.
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