
Package Contents
Modem router
2. Insert a Micro SIM Card
4. Connect to the Internet
Quick Start
Nighthawk
AC1900 WiFi
LTE Modem Router
Model R7100LG
Ethernet cable
Antennas (3)
Power adapter
(varies by region)
1. Attach and Position the Antennas
45° 45°
45°
Micro SIM card
(not included in
package)
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the modem router is powered o before inserting a
micro SIM card.
Insert the micro SIM card into the SIM slot on the back of the modem router.
The modem router does not support SIM hot-swapping. If you want to change
the micro SIM card, power o the modem router before changing the
micro SIM card.
You can also connect your modem router to a cable or DSL modem. For more
information, see the Do More booklet or the user manual. The user manual is
available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com.
3. Plug In Your Modem Router
You can either use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi to the modem router.
To connect with WiFi:
Make sure that the modem router’s WiFi LED
modem router’s preassigned WiFi network name and password on the label
on the modem router.
Open the WiFi connection manager on your WiFi-enabled computer or
mobile device find the modem router’s WiFi network name, and use the
modem 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 opens, enter admin for the user
name and password for the password.
Follow the NETGEAR installation assistant. The 3G/4G LED lights when the
installation is complete.
is lit. Find the
5. Check the 3G/4G LED on
Your Modem Router
Attach and tighten the antennas on the threaded antenna posts.
Position the antennas as shown.
Connect the modem router to a power source.
The modem router’s Power LED
modem router is ready.
lights amber and then turns white when the
The 3G/4G LED on your modem router indicates your modem router’s mobile
broadband signal strength.
For more information about the 3G/4G LED behavior, see the Do More booklet
or the user manual, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com.

All Set Up!
Get Free Apps
Support
Modem router
Power adapter
Computer
Start enjoying your new modem router right away with free apps that make
management simple. Visit support.netgear.com/product/R7100LG 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 modem router.
ReadyCLOUD. Enjoy personal and secure cloud access to USB storage
anytime, anywhere.
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 the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit
http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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June 2016