NETGEAR D6300B User manual

NETGEAR, Inc.
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San Jose, CA 95134 USA
January 2013
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D6300B WiFi 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.
GM plug to US jack adapter
The filter or splitter
provided depends
on the region.
Ethernet cable
DSL cable
D6300B Modem Router
Power adapter (2 parts)

You can use this diagram to connect your modem router to an ADSL line or a cable/fiber modem, or you can
follow the instructions in this booklet.
1. ADSL Internet 2. Computer
3. Power
4. Open browser
or cable/fiber
modem*
After power-on, wait for
the WiFi LED to turn blue.
*Note: Connect to the telephone line for ADSL Internet or to the cable/fiber modem from the Gigabit Ethernet WAN port.
If the web page does not display,
close and reopen the browser; enter
http://routerlogin.net in the address
bar. Enter the user name admin
and the password password.
Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label
of your product and use it to register your product at
https://my.netgear.com.
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR
telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your
product through the NETGEAR website.
For product updates and web support, visit
http://support.netgear.com.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR
support resources.
You can get the user manual online at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the
product’s user interface.

Contents
Before You Begin (DSL Connection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Install Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connect the Router to Your Internet Service . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power on Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Open a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preset Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Join the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
WPS Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Access the Router to Make Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
NETGEAR genie App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
NETGEAR genie Mobile App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ReadySHARE Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ReadySHARE Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Control Center Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
USB Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Scan with a Multifunction Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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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.
Installing your modem router involves the following high-level steps:
• Connect the Router to Your Internet Service
• Power on Your Router
• Connect a Computer
• Open a Web Browser
Each of these steps is explained in more detail in the following
sections.
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:
1. Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the
phone.
2. Connect the ADSL port of the modem router to the ADSL port of
the microfilter.

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3. 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
To connect to a cable/fiber modem:
1. Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the WAN port
on the router.
2. Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to your cable/
fiber modem.

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Power on Your Router
To power on your router:
1. Connect the power adapter to the router, and plug the power
adapter into an outlet.
2. Wait until the WiFi LED turns solid blue.

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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.

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Open a Web Browser
To display the NETGEAR genie installation wizard:
1. Open a web browser.
The NETGEAR genie installation wizard displays.
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 19.
2. Click Next.
Follow the genie 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).

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Preset Wireless Security
This product has a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and network
key (password). The default SSID and 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
password
are here.
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset SSID or
password. If you do change the settings, the security SSID and
password on the bottom of the product no longer apply.
Note: Your network name (SSID) and password are case-sensitive.
Your network name, security method, and password need to be the
same for all the wireless devices that are connected to your router on
a network.