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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Approve USB Devices 85 Set Up NETGEAR Downloader 86 Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader 87 Change the NETGEAR Downloader Settings 87 Set Up Email Notifications for NETGEAR Downloader 88 Manage NETGEAR Downloader Tasks 89 Safely Remove a USB Device 89 Chapter 7 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS 92 Your Personal FTP Server 92 Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account 93 Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created 94 Change the Dynamic DNS Settings 96 Access Storage Devices ...
Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Approve USB Devices 85 Set Up NETGEAR Downloader 86 Download Files Using NETGEAR Downloader 87 Change the NETGEAR Downloader Settings 87 Set Up Email Notifications for NETGEAR Downloader 88 Manage NETGEAR Downloader Tasks 89 Safely Remove a USB Device 89 Chapter 7 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS 92 Your Personal FTP Server 92 Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account 93 Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created 94 Change the Dynamic DNS Settings 96 Access Storage Devices ...
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... DHCP Server 126 Change the Router's Device Name 127 Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes 128 Set Up a Static Route 128 Change a Static Route 129 Remove a Static Route 130 Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group 130 Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group 131 Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group 132 Chapter 11 Manage the WiFi Network Settings Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network 136 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 136 Use WPS With the PIN Method 137 Specify Basic WiFi Settings 138 Change the WiFi Data Rate Settings 141 Change the WiFi Password...
... DHCP Server 126 Change the Router's Device Name 127 Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes 128 Set Up a Static Route 128 Change a Static Route 129 Remove a Static Route 130 Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group 130 Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group 131 Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group 132 Chapter 11 Manage the WiFi Network Settings Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network 136 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 136 Use WPS With the PIN Method 137 Specify Basic WiFi Settings 138 Change the WiFi Data Rate Settings 141 Change the WiFi Password...
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Manage the Configuration File of the Router 159 Back Up the Settings 159 Restore the Settings 159 Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs 160 Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings 161 Use the Reset Button 161 Erase the Settings 162 View the Status and Statistics of the Router 162 View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings........162 Display Internet Port Statistics 164 Check the Internet Connection Status 165 Manage the Activity Log 166 View, Email, or Clear the Logs 167 Specify...
Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Manage the Configuration File of the Router 159 Back Up the Settings 159 Restore the Settings 159 Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs 160 Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings 161 Use the Reset Button 161 Erase the Settings 162 View the Status and Statistics of the Router 162 View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings........162 Display Internet Port Statistics 164 Check the Internet Connection Status 165 Manage the Activity Log 166 View, Email, or Clear the Logs 167 Specify...
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... router is receiving power (its Power LED is on your computer. 3. Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable You can use a static IP address, change the name of the numbered Ethernet ports. Connect an Ethernet cable to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN). Manual Method On the WiFi device that you want to connect to the router, you want to connect to your router, open the software application that manages your computer to an Ethernet port on the router...
... router is receiving power (its Power LED is on your computer. 3. Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable You can use a static IP address, change the name of the numbered Ethernet ports. Connect an Ethernet cable to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN). Manual Method On the WiFi device that you want to connect to the router, you want to connect to your router, open the software application that manages your computer to an Ethernet port on the router...
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... security settings from a web browser as the network key or passphrase) is preset with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for three seconds. 4. To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect), make sure that you this login information, contact your Internet service. Your service provider gave you logs you cannot find this login information in to view or change its Power LED is on your computer or mobile device, or follow the WPS instructions...
... security settings from a web browser as the network key or passphrase) is preset with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for three seconds. 4. To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect), make sure that you this login information, contact your Internet service. Your service provider gave you logs you cannot find this login information in to view or change its Power LED is on your computer or mobile device, or follow the WPS instructions...
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... router manually. When your Internet service starts, your ISP to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with a web browser. When you in. NETGEAR genie® runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on your router automatically logs you start the installation process. 4. To automatically set up your computer or mobile device is connected to provide it. Turn the router on whether you accessed the router before: • The first time...
... router manually. When your Internet service starts, your ISP to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with a web browser. When you in. NETGEAR genie® runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on your router automatically logs you start the installation process. 4. To automatically set up your computer or mobile device is connected to provide it. Turn the router on whether you accessed the router before: • The first time...
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... repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features such as Auto. For more . • Share and stream music or videos. You can help you selected. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Change the Language By default, the language is set as Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more information, see Cable Your Router on your router. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To install your router's WiFi network. On your iOS or...
... repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features such as Auto. For more . • Share and stream music or videos. You can help you selected. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Change the Language By default, the language is set as Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more information, see Cable Your Router on your router. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To install your router's WiFi network. On your iOS or...
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... devices can be enabled or disabled. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To enable or disable the automatic Dynamic QoS database update: 1. If you are case-sensitive. Select or clear the Automatically update performance optimization database check box. 6. A login window opens. 3. Select the Turn UPnP On check box. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The user name and password are using Dynamic QoS, the Enable Dynamic QoS check box is selected. 5. Optimize Performance 47 Click the Apply button...
... devices can be enabled or disabled. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P To enable or disable the automatic Dynamic QoS database update: 1. If you are case-sensitive. Select or clear the Automatically update performance optimization database check box. 6. A login window opens. 3. Select the Turn UPnP On check box. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The user name and password are using Dynamic QoS, the Enable Dynamic QoS check box is selected. 5. Optimize Performance 47 Click the Apply button...
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... of the device status but can compromise the freshness of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Shorter durations ensure that device opened. The time to 1440 minutes. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of hops can range from 1 to live is accessing the router and which should be enabled for most home networks. The default password is...
... of the device status but can compromise the freshness of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Shorter durations ensure that device opened. The time to 1440 minutes. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of hops can range from 1 to live is accessing the router and which should be enabled for most home networks. The default password is...
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... network (LAN). 2. Select Start > Run. 3. For more information about access control, see Allow or Block Access to two minutes before it . A window displays the files and folders on page 52. 8. Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault Your router comes with free backup software for sharing. When prompted, select the Guest radio button. 7. If you set up to Your Network on the device. You must use the power supply when you connect...
... network (LAN). 2. Select Start > Run. 3. For more information about access control, see Allow or Block Access to two minutes before it . A window displays the files and folders on page 52. 8. Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault Your router comes with free backup software for sharing. When prompted, select the Guest radio button. 7. If you set up to Your Network on the device. You must use the power supply when you connect...
User Manual
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... settings are as follows: Manage the WiFi Network Settings 143 Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. To set up a guest network: 1. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is password. Scroll to the section of the page for the guest WiFi network that is different from a computer or mobile device that you want to use the Internet without using your WiFi security key. Launch a web browser from this example. 5. The default password is admin...
... settings are as follows: Manage the WiFi Network Settings 143 Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. To set up a guest network: 1. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is password. Scroll to the section of the page for the guest WiFi network that is different from a computer or mobile device that you want to use the Internet without using your WiFi security key. Launch a web browser from this example. 5. The default password is admin...
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... button. 6. For a list of factory default settings, see LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is reset to factory default settings. To disable blinking, select the Disable blinking on page 11. 5. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for example, if you reset the router to factory default settings. When the reset is selected, which is the same as www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is enabled. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P By default...
... button. 6. For a list of factory default settings, see LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is reset to factory default settings. To disable blinking, select the Disable blinking on page 11. 5. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for example, if you reset the router to factory default settings. When the reset is selected, which is the same as www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is enabled. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P By default...
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... configured but cannot get an Internet connection (for the WAN (Internet), LAN (Ethernet), and WLAN (WiFi) ports. The statistics for example, because the cable is disconnected), that a WiFi network is fine and no problems exist. TxPkts. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Click the ADVANCED tab. Status. Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic 164 Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router user name and password. The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. In the Internet Port...
... configured but cannot get an Internet connection (for the WAN (Internet), LAN (Ethernet), and WLAN (WiFi) ports. The statistics for example, because the cable is disconnected), that a WiFi network is fine and no problems exist. TxPkts. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Click the ADVANCED tab. Status. Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic 164 Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router user name and password. The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. In the Internet Port...
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... a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you to disconnect and disable the Internet connection after the traffic limit is issued. 10. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P 7. In the Monthly Limit field, enter how many hours per month are case-sensitive. Your settings are saved and the router restarts. The user name is optional. This setting is admin. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Manage...
... a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you to disconnect and disable the Internet connection after the traffic limit is issued. 10. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P 7. In the Monthly Limit field, enter how many hours per month are case-sensitive. Your settings are saved and the router restarts. The user name is optional. This setting is admin. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Manage...
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... download the latest genie app for Windows-based computers, iOS mobile devices, and Android mobile devices. Before you must update your router's firmware, see Update the Firmware of any IP address on page 155. For more information about how to define the allowed range. • To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select the IP Address Range radio button. Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic 176 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model...
... download the latest genie app for Windows-based computers, iOS mobile devices, and Android mobile devices. Before you must update your router's firmware, see Update the Firmware of any IP address on page 155. For more information about how to define the allowed range. • To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select the IP Address Range radio button. Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic 176 Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model...
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... your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your home network. Enter the router user name and password. The default password is the gateway. The BASIC Home page displays. Use VPN to Access Your Network 178 The computer is the client, and the router is password. VPN provides a secure tunnel between your router. Specify VPN Service in the router before you can use that is connected...
... your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your home network. Enter the router user name and password. The default password is the gateway. The BASIC Home page displays. Use VPN to Access Your Network 178 The computer is the client, and the router is password. VPN provides a secure tunnel between your router. Specify VPN Service in the router before you can use that is connected...
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... Router on a Windows-based computer: 1. To install VPN client software on page 178. 6. Click the For Windows button to Access Your Network 179 The VPN page displays. 5. To change the TUN mode service type, select the UCP or TCP radio button. 7. Click the Apply button. A login window opens. 3. The user name is password. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 9. Your settings are case-sensitive. The default password is admin. To download...
... Router on a Windows-based computer: 1. To install VPN client software on page 178. 6. Click the For Windows button to Access Your Network 179 The VPN page displays. 5. To change the TUN mode service type, select the UCP or TCP radio button. 7. Click the Apply button. A login window opens. 3. The user name is password. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 9. Your settings are case-sensitive. The default password is admin. To download...
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... connected over WiFi must add the MAC address of each computer to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you set with a hardware problem, contact technical support at netgear.com/support. After about controlling the LED settings, see Allow or Block Access to use network IP addresses on page 52). You can view the MAC address on page 160. The simplest way to their standard settings for a number of reasons. The WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi security settings of the router...
... connected over WiFi must add the MAC address of each computer to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you set with a hardware problem, contact technical support at netgear.com/support. After about controlling the LED settings, see Allow or Block Access to use network IP addresses on page 52). You can view the MAC address on page 160. The simplest way to their standard settings for a number of reasons. The WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi security settings of the router...
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... in the following table shows the factory default settings for daylight Disabled saving time Supplemental Information 211 Table 4. The following table. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Factory Settings You can reset the router to the factory default settings that is used for the Internet connection (see Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 43) Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to its factory settings, see Manage the MTU Size on...
... in the following table shows the factory default settings for daylight Disabled saving time Supplemental Information 211 Table 4. The following table. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Factory Settings You can reset the router to the factory default settings that is used for the Internet connection (see Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 43) Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to its factory settings, see Manage the MTU Size on...
Product Data Sheet
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... to the router • VPN support-Secure remote access. This router does not support all your warranty & technical support within 90 days of product purchase [US only]. Fees apply for reference purposes only. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Data Sheet | R6900P Nighthawk® AC1900 Smart WiFi Router-Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • Nighthawk® AC1900 Smart WiFi Router (R6900P) • Three (3) detachable antennas • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to...
... to the router • VPN support-Secure remote access. This router does not support all your warranty & technical support within 90 days of product purchase [US only]. Fees apply for reference purposes only. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Data Sheet | R6900P Nighthawk® AC1900 Smart WiFi Router-Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • Nighthawk® AC1900 Smart WiFi Router (R6900P) • Three (3) detachable antennas • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to...