NETGEAR R7900P User Manual
User Manual
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Model R7900P
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveDecember 2019
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11719-02
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Unpack Your Router...........................................................................11
Extend the Antennas..........................................................................11
LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel.................................................12
Rear Panel............................................................................................13
USB Port on the Back Panel..........................................................14
Router Label........................................................................................15
Position the Router.............................................................................15
Cable Your Router..............................................................................16
Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch.................17
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs..........................18
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Router........................................................................20
Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable..................20
Join the WiFi Network of the Router...........................................20
Manual Method.........................................................................20
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method................................................21
Types of Logins..............................................................................21
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router.......................................21
Automatic Internet Setup..............................................................22
Log in to the router........................................................................23
Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app..............24
Change the Language.......................................................................24
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard..........................................................26
Manually set up the Internet connection.........................................26
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.......................26
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE
Service.............................................................................................28
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or
L2TP Service....................................................................................30
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection................................................31
IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses.........................31
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection......................33
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Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection.....................34
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection......................35
Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection.......................................36
Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection...................38
Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection....................................39
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection.................................40
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection................................41
Manage the MTU Size........................................................................43
MTU Concepts................................................................................43
Change the MTU Size....................................................................44
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service..................................47
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play.........48
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
Allow or Block Access to Your Network..........................................51
Enable and Manage Network Access Control...........................51
Manage Network Access Control Lists........................................52
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List....53
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List....54
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites...............................................55
Set Up Blocking..............................................................................55
Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List.............57
Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List....57
Specify a Trusted Computer.........................................................58
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and
Applications........................................................................................59
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule..................................................59
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or
Application......................................................................................60
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule............................................62
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule............................................63
Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall
Rules.....................................................................................................63
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications.......................................64
Chapter 6 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices
Through the Internet
Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS..................................................68
Your Personal FTP Server..............................................................68
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account.........................................69
Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created...................70
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings.............................................71
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Access Storage Devices Through the Internet...............................72
Access Storage Devices From a Remote Computer.................72
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet....................................72
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet.......73
Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD....................74
Create a ReadyCLOUD Account..................................................74
Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD...................................75
Chapter 7 Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main
Network................................................................................................78
View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security
Settings............................................................................................78
Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security..........................................86
Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security................88
Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network..............................90
Use WPS With the Push Button Method.....................................90
Use WPS With the PIN Method....................................................91
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest
Network................................................................................................92
Control the WiFi Radios.....................................................................96
Use the WiFi On/Off Button..........................................................96
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios...............................................96
Chapter 8 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router
USB Device Requirements.................................................................99
Connect a USB Device to the Router...............................................99
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router.....................100
Access the Storage Device From a Windows-Based
Computer......................................................................................100
Access the Storage Device From a Mac...................................101
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive.........................102
Back Up Windows-Based Computers With ReadySHARE Vault..103
Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine..............................103
Set Up a Storage Device on a Mac............................................103
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data...........................104
Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a Storage Device..........105
Manage Access to a Storage Device.............................................106
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network......................................108
View Network Folders on a Device................................................109
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device.................................110
Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a
USB Drive...........................................................................................111
Approve USB Devices......................................................................112
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Safely Remove a USB Device..........................................................113
Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings..................................115
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server...............116
Chapter 10 Share a USB Printer
Install the printer driver and cable the printer..............................119
Download the ReadySHARE printer utility....................................119
Install the ReadySHARE printer utility............................................119
Print using the NETGEAR USB Control Center.............................120
Chapter 11 Manage the Advanced WiFi Features
Set Up a WiFi Schedule...................................................................123
Manage the WPS Settings...............................................................124
Manage Advanced WiFi Settings...................................................125
Specify How the Router Manages WiFi Clients............................126
Manage Airtime Fairness............................................................126
Manage Implicit Beamforming..................................................127
Manage MU-MIMO......................................................................128
Set up the router as a WiFi access point.......................................128
Set up the router in bridge mode..................................................129
Return the router to router mode...................................................131
Chapter 12 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
Manage the WAN Security Settings...............................................133
Set Up a Default DMZ Server..........................................................134
Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation.................................................135
View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status.........................................136
Manage IGMP Proxying...................................................................136
Manage NAT Filtering......................................................................137
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway.................................138
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings............................................138
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings......................139
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool.......................................140
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses............................................142
Reserve a LAN IP Address..........................................................142
Change a Reserved IP Address..................................................143
Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry.......................................143
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server...................................................144
Change the Router’s Device Name................................................145
Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes...................................145
Set Up a Static Route...................................................................146
Change a Static Route.................................................................147
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Remove a Static Route................................................................148
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group................148
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group...............................................149
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group....................................150
Chapter 13 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic
Update the router firmware............................................................153
Check for new firmware and update the router......................153
Manually upload firmware to the router...................................154
Change the admin Password..........................................................155
Set Up Password Recovery..............................................................155
Recover the admin Password..........................................................156
Manage the Configuration File of the Router...............................157
Back Up the Settings...................................................................157
Restore the Settings....................................................................158
Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs..........................................158
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings.........................159
Use the Reset Button...................................................................160
Erase the Settings........................................................................160
View the Status and Statistics of the Router..................................161
View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi
Settings.........................................................................................161
Display Internet Port Statistics....................................................162
Check the Internet Connection Status......................................163
Manage the Activity Log..................................................................164
View, Email, or Clear the Logs...................................................164
Specify Which Activities Are Logged........................................165
View Devices Currently on the Network........................................166
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic.................................................167
Monitor Traffic Meter Without Configuring Traffic Volume
Restrictions...................................................................................167
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume............................................168
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time............................169
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics........................170
Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached...171
Manage the Router Remotely.........................................................172
Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app..............173
Chapter 14 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set Up a VPN Connection...............................................................175
Specify VPN Service in the Router.............................................175
Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows-Based Computer...176
Install OpenVPN Software on a Mac Computer.......................178
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device...........................179
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Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device...................180
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer....................181
Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media............182
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home......................182
Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.....................182
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.......................183
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..184
Chapter 15 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and
Applications......................................................................................186
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application.186
Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or
Application...................................................................................187
Change a Port Forwarding Rule.................................................188
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule................................................189
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public.........190
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule..........190
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications..............191
Add a Port Triggering Rule.........................................................191
Change a Port Triggering Rule..................................................193
Remove a Port Triggering Rule..................................................193
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering.................................194
Disable Port Triggering...............................................................195
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat.195
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting
Reboot the Router From Its Web Interface...................................198
Quick Tips..........................................................................................198
Sequence to Restart Your Network...........................................198
Check Ethernet Cable Connections..........................................199
WiFi Settings.................................................................................199
Network Settings..........................................................................199
Troubleshoot With the LEDs...........................................................199
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On......199
Power LED Is Off or Blinking......................................................200
Power LED Stays Amber.............................................................200
Internet or Ethernet LEDs Are Off..............................................201
WiFi LED Is Off.............................................................................201
You Cannot Log In to the Router....................................................201
You Cannot Access the Internet.....................................................202
Check the WAN IP Address........................................................202
Troubleshoot PPPoE....................................................................204
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing................................................204
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Changes Are Not Saved..................................................................205
Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity.....................................................205
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility......................206
Test the LAN Path to Your Router..............................................206
Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device.......207
Chapter 17 Supplemental Information
Factory Settings................................................................................210
Technical Specifications..................................................................213
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Hardware Setup
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Unpack Your Router
• Extend the Antennas
• LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel
• Rear Panel
• Router Label
• Position the Router
• Cable Your Router
• Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website
at netgear.com/support.
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Unpack Your Router
Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
Figure 1. Package contents
Extend the Antennas
Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance.
To extend the antennas:
Position all of the antennas vertically as shown.
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LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel
The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router.
Table 1. LED and button descriptions
DescriptionsLEDs and Buttons
Power
Internet
2.4 GHz WiFi
5 GHz WiFi (2)
USB 3.0 port
Guest WiFi
Solid amber. The router is starting.
Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed.
Solid white. The router is ready.
Blinking white. The firmware is corrupted.
Off. Power is not supplied to the router.
Solid white. The Internet connection is ready.
Solid amber. The router detected an Ethernet cable connection to the modem.
Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.
Solid white. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating.
Blinking white. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
Off. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.
Solid white. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is operating.
Blinking white. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
Off. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off.
Solid white. A USB device is connected and is ready.
Blinking white. A USB device is plugged in and is trying to connect.
Off. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button
and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.
Solid white. The guest WiFi network is operating.
Blinking white. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
Off. The guest WiFi network is off.
Ethernet ports 1–4
The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100
Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections.
Solid white or solid amber. A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port.
Blinking white or blinking amber. The port is sending or receiving traffic.
Off. No device is connected to this Ethernet port.
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Table 1. LED and button descriptions (Continued)
DescriptionsLEDs and Buttons
WiFi On/Off
button with LED
WPS button with
LED
Pressing this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios on and off.
If this LED is solid white, the WiFi radios are on. If this LED is off, the WiFi radios are turned off
and you cannot use WiFi to connect to the router.
This button lets you use WPS to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. The
WPS LED blinks white during this process and then lights solid white.
For information about disabling LED blinking for network communications and turning
off all LEDs except the Power LED, see Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
on page 18.
Rear Panel
The following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons.
Figure 2. Router back panel
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In addition to the six antenna connectors, viewed from left to right, the back panel
contains the following components:
LED On/Off switch. Use the LED On/Off switch to turn the LEDs. Note that the
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Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is in the Off position.
Ethernet ports. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. Use these ports to connect
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the router to LAN devices. Use Ethernet ports 1 and 2 to cable a device that supports
Ethernet port aggregation.
Internet port. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to an
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Internet modem such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
USB port. Use the USB 3.0 port to connect the router to a USB storage device.
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Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. If the Reset button is
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pressed for at least 10 seconds and the Power LED blinks amber and the router
returns to its factory settings.
DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came with your router to
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the DC power connector.
Power On/Off button. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the
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router.
USB Port on the Back Panel
A USB 3.0 port is located on the back of the router.
Figure 3. Router back panel
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Router Label
The router label on the bottom panel lists the login information, WiFi network name
(SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the router.
Figure 4. Router label
Position the Router
The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your
WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can
vary significantly depending on the physical placement of the router. For example, the
thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range.
Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router’s
signal. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other
device that emits a WiFi signal for network access.
Position the router according to the following guidelines:
Place the router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices
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operate and within line of sight to your WiFi devices.
Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet
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cables for wired computers.
Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings
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between the router and your other devices.
Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:
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Ceiling fans
- Home security systems
- Microwaves
- Computers
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Base of a cordless phone
- 2.4 GHz cordless phone
- 5 GHz cordless phone
Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls,
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and items such as these:
- Solid metal door
- Aluminum studs
- Fish tanks
- Mirrors
- Brick
- Concrete
If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to reduce
interference.
Cable Your Router
The following image shows how to cable your router:
Figure 5. Cable your Router
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To cable your router:
1.
Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for
your Internet service.
If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery.
2. Plug in and turn on your modem.
If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in.
3.
Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the black Ethernet
cable that came with your router.
4. Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.
5.
Press the Power On/Off button on the back panel of the router.
Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch
Use the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel of the router to turn off the LEDs, including
the LEDs on the six active antennas. Note that the Power LED stays lit even if the LED
On/Off switch is in the Off position.
To turn the LEDs on or off using the LED On/Off switch:
Move the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to the On or Off position.
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Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
The LEDs on the back panel of the router indicate activities and behavior. You can turn
off the router LEDs using the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel of the router. You
can also log in to the router to disable or enable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs. In
addition, you can disable LED blinking for network communications, or turn off all LEDs
except the Power LED.
To disable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs using the router web interface:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
A login window opens.
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 > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings.
The LED Control Settings page displays.
5. Select an LED control setting:
Enable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when
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data traffic is detected. Allows standard LED behavior. This setting is enabled
by default.
Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when
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data traffic is detected. Blinking is disabled when data traffic is detected.
Turn off all LEDs except Power LED. All the LEDs, except the Power LED, are
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turned off.
For more information about LEDs, see LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel on page
12.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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Connect to the Network and Access the Router
You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This
chapter describes the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in.
The chapter contains the following sections:
• Connect to the Router
• Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
• Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app
• Change the Language
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Connect to the Router
During and after installation, you can connect to the router’s network through a wired
or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the
settings of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable
You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the
router’s local area network (LAN).
To connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
3.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN). A message might display
on your computer screen to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected.
Join the WiFi Network of the Router
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add a WiFi device such as a
WiFi-enabled computer, an iPhone, an iPad, another mobile device, or a gaming device
to the WiFi network of the router.
Manual Method On the WiFi device that you want to connect to the router, you can
use the software application that manages your WiFi connections.
To connect a device manually to the WiFi network of the router:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
On the WiFi device that you want to connect to your router, open the software
application that manages your WiFi connections.
This software scans for all WiFi networks in your area.
3.
Look for the router’s network and select it.
If you did not change the name of the network during the setup process, look for
the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The default SSID is on the router
label.
4. Enter the router WiFi password.
The default WiFi password (also referred to as the network key or passphrase) is also
on the router label.
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5. Click the Connect button.
The device connects to the WiFi network of the router.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for
easily adding computers and other devices to a home network while maintaining security.
To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect), make sure that all WiFi devices to be connected to the
network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection process, the client
gets the security settings from the router so that every device in the network supports
the same security settings.
To use WPS to connect a computer or mobile device to the WiFi network of the
router:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
Check the WPS instructions for your computer or mobile device.
3.
Press the WPS button of the router for three seconds.
4. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your computer or mobile device, or
follow the WPS instructions that came with the device.
The WPS process automatically sets up the device with the network password and
connects the device to the WiFi network of the router.
For more information, see Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network on page
90.
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand
the difference so that you know which login to use when.
Several types of logins are associated with the router:
ISP login. The login that your ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service. Your
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service provider gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you
cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.
WiFi network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique WiFi network
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name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the router label.
Router login. This logs you in to the router interface from a web browser as admin.
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Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can
use a web browser to access the router to view or change its settings. When you access
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the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your
Internet service.
Automatic Internet Setup
You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the
router and set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP
information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network are using
the settings described here.
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you
all the information needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need
the following information to set up your router:
The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
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ISP login name and password
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Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
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If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet
connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your
computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router
automatically logs you in.
The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser. Installation
and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.
To automatically set up your router:
1. Make sure that the router is powered on.
2. Make sure that your computer or mobile device is connected to the router with an
Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with the preset security settings listed on the
label.
Note: If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection to
avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
3. Launch a web browser.
The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before:
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The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes
to http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet Connection
page displays.
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If you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net
in the address field for your browser to start the installation process.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Access the Router
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The router connects to the Internet.
5.
If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following:
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Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or
over WiFi to the router.
• Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit.
• Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
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Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.
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If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),
change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
6.
If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
a. Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
b.
Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
c.
Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page 202. If problems persist, register
your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
Log in to the router
When you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser
automatically displays the router web interface. If you want to view or change settings
for the router later, you can use a browser to log in to the router web interface.
To log in to the router:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Note: You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1.
The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
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Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app
With the Nighthawk app, you can easily install and manage your router. The app
automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to personalize your
WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR.
The Nighthawk app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices.
To install your router using the Nighthawk app:
1. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com.
2.
On your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to your router’s
WiFi network.
Your router’s WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (WiFi password) are on the
router label.
If the label includes a QR code, you can scan the QR code to join the router’s WiFi
network.
3. Launch the Nighthawk app on your mobile device.
4. Follow the prompts on the app to install your router and connect to the Internet.
Change the Language
By default, the language is set as Auto. You can change the language.
To change the language:
1.
Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is
connected to the network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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.
In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu.
5.
When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change.
The page refreshes with the language that you selected.
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Specify Your Internet Settings
You can also customize or specify your Internet settings.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Use the Internet Setup Wizard
• Manually set up the Internet connection
• Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection
• Manage the MTU Size
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Use the Internet Setup Wizard
You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up
your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time
you connect to your router to set it up.
To use the Setup Wizard:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard.
The Setup Wizard page displays.
5. Select the Yes radio button.
If you select the No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup page (see
Manually set up the Internet connection on page 26).
6. Click the Next button.
The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to
determine your Internet configuration.
Manually set up the Internet connection
You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings.
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
You can manually specify the connection settings for an Internet service for which you
do not need to log in.
Use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet service. If you
cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might
prevent the router from connecting to the Internet.
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To specify the connection settings for an Internet service for which you do not need
to log in:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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 Internet. The Internet Setup window displays.
The Internet Setup page displays.
5. Leave the Does your Internet connection require a login? No radio button selected.
6.
If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, type it in the
Account Name (If Required) field.
7.
If your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it in the Domain Name (If
Required) field.
For the other sections on this page, the default settings usually work, but you can
change them.
8. Select an Internet IP Address radio button:
•
Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your
ISP automatically assigns these addresses.
• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP
address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your router
connects.
9. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
•
Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
•
Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select
this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary
DNS server address is available, enter it also.
10. Select a Router MAC Address radio button:
•
Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
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• Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address
of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the
ISP allows.
• Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access
the Internet on page 202.
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service
You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which
you must log in. Use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet
service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect
information might prevent the router from connecting to the Internet.
To specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you must
log in:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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 Internet.
The Internet Setup page displays.
5. Select the Does your Internet connection require a login? Yes radio button.
The page adjusts.
6. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPPoE as the encapsulation
method.
7.
In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you.
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This login name is often an email address.
8.
In the Password field, type the password that you use to log in to your Internet
service.
9.
If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field.
10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually
Connect.
11.
To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in the Idle
Timeout (In minutes) field, type the number of minutes.
This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the
network is using the Internet connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.
12. Select an Internet IP Address radio button:
•
Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your
ISP automatically assigns these addresses.
• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP
address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your router
connects.
13. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
•
Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
•
Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select
this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary
DNS server address is available, enter it also.
14. Select a Router MAC Address radio button:
•
Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
• Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address
of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the
ISP allows.
• Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
15. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access
the Internet on page 202.
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Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service
You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service
for which you must log in. Use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your
Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect
information might prevent the router from connecting to the Internet.
To specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service for which
you must log in:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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 Internet.
The Internet Setup page displays.
5. Select the Does your Internet connection require a login? Yes radio button.
The page adjusts.
6. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPTP or L2TP as the encapsulation
method.
7.
In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you.
This login name is often an email address.
8.
In the Password field, type the password that you use to log in to your Internet
service.
9. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually
Connect.
10.
To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in the Idle
Timeout (In minutes) field, type the number of minutes.
This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the
network is using the Internet connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.
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