
Quick Start
Nighthawk X6
AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Model R7900
Package Contents
Router
Ethernet cable
90° 90°
Power adapter
(varies by region)
2. Restart Your Modem and Plug In Your Router
Unplug your modem, remove and replace the backup battery if it uses one, and
then plug the modem back in. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to
the yellow Internet port on the router.
Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect your
main Ethernet cable to the yellow Internet port on the router.
Connect the router to a power source. The router’s Power LED lights amber and
then turns white when the router is ready.
3. Connect to the Internet1. Position the Antennas
For the best WiFi performance, position the antennas as shown.
Make sure that the router’s WiFi LED is lit. Find the router’s preassigned WiFi
network name and password on the label on the router.
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.
Launch a web browser. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit
www.routerlogin.net. If a login window displays, enter admin for the user name
and password for the password.
Follow the NETGEAR installation assistant.

All Set Up!
Internet
Modem
Router
Power
adapter
Computer
Get Free Apps
Start enjoying your new router right away with free apps that make management
simple. Visit support.netgear.com/product/R7900 to download the apps.
NETGEAR genie. Personal dashboard to monitor, control, and repair your
home network. Includes remote access to manage your network away from
home.
ReadySHARE Vault. Free soware for automatic backup of a Windows
computer to a USB hard drive connected to the router.
ReadyCLOUD. Enjoy personal and secure cloud access to USB storage
anytime, anywhere.
Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit
www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest
downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use
only ocial NETGEAR support resources.
For regulatory compliance information, visit
http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
Ethernet cable
For more information about your router, see the Do More booklet.
NETGEAR INTL LTD
Building 3, University Technology Centre
Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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May 2016