NETGEAR R7000 Network Router User Manual


 
Manage Your Network
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000
Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a
secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words
from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters,
numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. See Change
the admin Password on page 122.
To set up remote management:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. T
ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
3. Enter the 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 ADV
ANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management.
5. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box.
6. In the
Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to
access the router’s remote management:
Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses
as practical
Select one of the following:
T
o allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select the Only This
Computer radio button. Enter the IP address to be allowed access.