NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 R9000 User Manual

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Nighthawk X10
AD7200 Smart WiFi Router

Model R9000

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WiFi Network Name and Password

The preassigned WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password)
are unique to your router, like a serial number. Because the router
automatically uses WiFi security, you don’t need to set it up. The WiFi
settings are on the router’s label.

We recommend that you use the preassigned WiFi settings because you
can check the label if you forget them. You can log in to the router to
change these settings. If you do so, write down the new WiFi settings
and store them in a safe place.

You can write the WiFi settings from the label on your router in this
space for easy reference. If you change the WiFi settings, write the new
settings here for easy reference and store this booklet in a safe place.

WiFi network name (SSID):

Network key (password):

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Join the WiFi Network

You can either use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your router’s
WiFi network and type its password.

Join the WiFi Network Using WPS

For help with the WPS button on your WiFi-enabled computer or
mobile device, check the instructions or online help that came with that
computer or device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.

¾ To join the network using WPS:

1. Press the WPS button on the router for three to five seconds.

The WPS LED on the button blinks.

2. Within two minutes, on your WiFi-enabled computer or other

mobile device, press its WPS button or click its on-screen WPS
button.

The WPS LED lights solid blue when the computer or mobile device
connects to your router.

3. Repeat this process to add other computers or mobile devices.

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Join the WiFi Network Using the Router’s WiFi
Settings

Use the router’s WiFi network name and password to connect your
WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the router’s network
through WiFi. If you did not change the router’s WiFi network name
and password, use the router’s preassigned WiFi network name and
password, which are on the router’s label.

¾ To select your network and enter its password:

1. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi
connection manager that manages your WiFi connections.

The WiFi connection manager scans for WiFi networks in your area.

2. Find and select your router’s WiFi network name (SSID).
The SSID is on the router’s label.

3. Enter the router’s password (or your custom password if you
changed it) to connect.

The password is on the router’s label.

4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to connect other WiFi-enabled
computers or mobile devices.

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View or Change the Router Settings

After you use the NETGEAR installation assistant to set up the router,
you can log in to the router to view or change its settings.

Log In to the Router

¾ To log in to the router:

1. Connect a computer or mobile device to the router.
You can connect using an Ethernet connection or a WiFi connection:

• Ethernet. To connect using an Ethernet connection, use an

Ethernet cable (not included) to connect an Ethernet port on
your computer to an Ethernet port on the router.

• WiFi. To connect using a WiFi connection, look on the router’s

label for the preassigned WiFi network name and password.
Open the WiFi connection manager on your WiFi-enabled
computer or mobile device, find the router’s WiFi network
name, and use the router’s password to connect.

2. Launch a web browser and visit www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.

3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The admin user name is admin. If you did not change the admin

password, the default password is password.

The BASIC Home page displays.