NETGEAR D6300 User manual

NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
July 2012
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D6300 WiFi ADSL Modem Router
Installation Guide
Package Contents
The box should contain the following items. If any items are
incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
Ethernet cable
Filter/splitter
Phone cable
D6300 Modem Router
Power adapter (2 parts)

You can use this diagram to connect your modem router to ADSL or cable/fiber modem, or you can follow the
instructions in this booklet.
3 Computer
2 Power
4 Browser
1 ADSL or
Cable/Fiber
Note: A user manual is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in this modem router’s user interface.
Modem
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website at: support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
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Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the European Union, this
product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of
your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.
For indoor use only in all EU countries and Switzerland.

Contents
Before You Begin (DSL Connection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Install Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. Connect the router to your Internet service. . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Power on your router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Connect a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Open a web browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preset Wireless Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Join the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
WPS Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Access the Router to Make Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
NETGEAR genie App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ReadySHARE Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ReadySHARE Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Control Center Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
USB Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Scan with a Multifunction Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Before You Begin (DSL Connection)
If you are connecting to a DSL line, make sure that your DSL service
is active before you install the modem router. You need the
information listed here to install your DSL modem and connect to the
Internet. Locate it and have it on hand before you start the installation
procedure.
•DSL user name and password. These are included in the
welcome letter your DSL Internet service provider (ISP) sent you
when you signed up for your service. Record your DSL Internet
service account user name and password here:
User name:
Password:
•Your telephone number or DSL account number. If you do not
have voice service, you can use your DSL account number in
place of a phone number.
If you do not know or cannot locate your user name and
password, call your DSL Internet service provider.
Be specific when speaking with your DSL Internet service
provider. For example, you could say:
I need my DSL service user name and password. Can you help
me?
Note: If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR
devices, tell them you need only your DSL user name and
password; you do not need support.

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Install Your Modem Router
Note: Keep your modem router in a vertical position.
1. Connect the router to your Internet service.
You can connect either directly to a DSL line or to a fiber/cable
modem.
To connect to a DSL line:
a. Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the
phone.
b. Connect the ADSL port of the modem router to the ADSL
port of the microfilter
c. Use an ADSL microfilter for every phone line in the house if
your modem router and telephone connect to the same
phone line.
Plugs into the ADSL line

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To connect to a cable/fiber modem:
Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the WAN port on
the router, and connect the other end to your cable/fiber modem.
2. Power on your router.
a. Connect the power adapter to the router, and plug the power
adapter into an outlet.
b. Wait until the WiFi LED turns solid blue.

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3. Connect a computer.
You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly.
• Use an Ethernet cable (not provided) to connect your
computer to an Ethernet port on your router.
• Or, connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security
settings on the label on the bottom of the router.
4. Open a web browser.
The NETGEAR genie installation wizard displays.

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If you do not see the genie screen, close and reopen the browser,
and enter http://routerlogin.net in the address bar. See
Troubleshooting on page 15.
5. Click Next to allow the genie to help you. Follow the steps to set up
your Internet connection.
Note for DSL: If your DSL Internet service requires a user name
or password, you are prompted to enter this information. If you do
not have this information, contact your Internet service provider
(see Before You Begin (DSL Connection) on page 2).
Preset Wireless Security
This product has a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and network
key (password). The default SSID and network key (password) are
uniquely generated for every device, like a serial number, to protect
and maximize your wireless security. This information is on the label
on the bottom of the product.
The WiFi
network name
(SSID) and
Passphase
are here.
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi
network name (SSID) and network key (password). If you do change
the settings, the security SSID and password on the bottom of the
product no longer apply.
Note: Your network names (SSIDs) and passphrases are case-
sensitive. Your network name, security method, and passphrase need
to be the same for all the wireless devices that are connected to your
router on a network.

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Wireless Network Settings
Record the default preset wireless settings that are printed on the
label in the spaces here for easy reference.
2.4-GHz WiFi network name (SSID):
2.4-GHz network key (password):
5-GHz WiFi network name (SSID):
5-GHz network key (password):
If you change the default settings, record them here for easy
reference, and then store this booklet in a safe place:
2.4-GHz WiFi network name (SSID):
2.4-GHz network key (password):
5-GHz WiFi network name (SSID):
5-GHz network key (Password):
To retrieve or update your wireless password, type 
http://www.routerlogin.net in a web browser and log in using the
default user name (admin) and password (password).
Select Basic > Wireless Settings to locate your wireless passwords.

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Join the Wireless Network
You can use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the
manual method to join your wireless network.
WPS Method
WPS lets you join your WiFi network without typing the password.
If your wireless device supports WPS, the first time you join the
network, you might be prompted to press the WPS button on the
modem router.
1. Press the WPS button on the modem router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the computer or
wireless device that is trying to join the network. Follow the WPS
instructions that came with your computer or wireless device to join
the network.
Note: Some older wireless computers or devices cannot use WPS.
Manual Method
1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that
manages its wireless connections. This software scans for
wireless networks in your area.
2. Look for the WiFi network name (SSID) on the list and select it. The
SSID is on the label on the bottom of the modem router.
Note: If you changed the name of your network during the setup
process, look for that network name.
3. Enter the preset password (or your custom password if you
changed it), and click Connect.