To reserve an IP address:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your router’s network.
   
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
   A login window 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 page displays.
   
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
   The LAN page displays.
   
5. In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button.
   The page adjusts.
   
6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server.
   Choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.
   
7. Type the MAC address of the computer or server.
   If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices page and paste it here.
   
8. Click the Apply button.
   The reserved address is entered into the table.
   

The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contracts the router’s DHCP server.
Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.

To change the admin password on your NETGEAR router:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your router's network.
   
2. Type http://routerlogin.net into your web browser's address bar.
   
3. Click Enter or tap Search.
   A login window displays.
   
4. Enter the router user name and password.
   Note: The user name is admin and the default password is password.
   The BASIC Home page displays.
   
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password.
   
6. Type the old password, and type the new password twice.
   To recover your password in the future, select Enable Password Recovery.
   
7. Click Apply.
   Your settings are saved.
   

To forward specific incoming protocols:

1. Decide which type of service, application, or game you want to provide.
   
2. Find the local IP address of the computer on your network that will provide the service.
   The server computer must always have the same IP address.
   
3. Assign the server computer a reserved IP address.
   For more information, visit How do I reserve an IP address on my NETGEAR router?
   
4. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your router's network.
   
5. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
   A login window opens.
   
6. 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 page displays.
   
7. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering.
   
8. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type.
   
9. From the Service Name menu, select the service name.
   If the service that you want to add is not in the list, create a custom service.
   For more information, visit How do I add a custom port forwarding service on my NETGEAR router?.
   
10. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service.
    Click the Add button.
    
11. The service displays in the menu.
    

To configure Access Control or MAC Filtering:

    Log on to the router by entering the address http://www.routerlogin.net, 192.168.0.1 , or 192.168.1.1 . 

    Default login details are: username: admin, password: password.
    Click ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.
    Note: If you do not see this option and you already have the latest firmware on your router,

    please see your user manual to check if this feature is supported by your router.
    3. Select Turn on Access Control.

    You must select this before you can specify an access rule and use the Allow and Block buttons.
    When this check box is cleared, all devices are allowed to connect, even if a device is in the blocked list.
    4. After enabling Access control, choose an Access Rule.

    Allow all new devices to connect: With this setting, if you add a new device, it can access your network.

    You don’t need to enter its MAC address in this screen.

    Block all new devices from connecting: With this setting, if you add a new device, before it can access your network,

    you must enter its MAC address for an Ethernet connection and its MAC address for a Wi-Fi connection in the allowed list.

    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.
    5. To view allowed or blocked devices that are not connected, click the appropriate links in the user interface.
    6. To allow the computer or device you are currently using to continue to access the network,
       select the check box next to your computer or device, and click Allow.
    7. Click Apply.
    --- Your changes should take effect.