Do More Installation Guide
Page 10
...settings are accessing the Internet. To view bandwidth utilization by device and application, click the Click here to see the user manual, which is available online at the bottom of the page. For more accurate Speedtest results, make sure that you can enter your ...detect your Internet bandwidth or you use Speedtest. To use Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth manually. For more information, see bandwidth utilization by device and application link at downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router's user interface. 10 Speedtest determines your Internet ...
...settings are accessing the Internet. To view bandwidth utilization by device and application, click the Click here to see the user manual, which is available online at the bottom of the page. For more accurate Speedtest results, make sure that you can enter your ...detect your Internet bandwidth or you use Speedtest. To use Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth manually. For more information, see bandwidth utilization by device and application link at downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router's user interface. 10 Speedtest determines your Internet ...
Do More Installation Guide
Page 13
When prompted, select the Guest radio button. 5. On a Mac that is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the Server Address field and click the Connect button. 4. Click the Connect button. A window displays the files and folders on ... User radio button and enter admin for the name and your admin password for the password. 2. For more information about access control, see the user manual, which is connected to the network, launch Finder and select Go > Connect to server window opens. 3. Enter the smb://readyshare in the router's user interface...
When prompted, select the Guest radio button. 5. On a Mac that is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the Server Address field and click the Connect button. 4. Click the Connect button. A window displays the files and folders on ... User radio button and enter admin for the name and your admin password for the password. 2. For more information about access control, see the user manual, which is connected to the network, launch Finder and select Go > Connect to server window opens. 3. Enter the smb://readyshare in the router's user interface...
Do More Installation Guide
Page 14
... app. From the Login as menu, select Remote Access. Complete the fields to the router's network. b. Select Router Settings. e. f. Visit www.NETGEAR.com/genie and download the latest version of the genie app for Windows computers, iOS mobile devices, and Android mobile devices. Click the Sign up... using the genie app for Windows computers: 1. The Router Login page displays. Remote access with the genie app is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com. ¾¾ To set up link. d. Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App You can use the genie app to ...
... app. From the Login as menu, select Remote Access. Complete the fields to the router's network. b. Select Router Settings. e. f. Visit www.NETGEAR.com/genie and download the latest version of the genie app for Windows computers, iOS mobile devices, and Android mobile devices. Click the Sign up... using the genie app for Windows computers: 1. The Router Login page displays. Remote access with the genie app is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com. ¾¾ To set up link. d. Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App You can use the genie app to ...
Do More Installation Guide
Page 15
... After the router registers with your account, and click the Create button. 15 For more information about using ReadyCLOUD, see the ReadyCLOUD user manual for routers, which is installed on your router: 1. The Sign In page displays. The genie app determines if the router is not ...registered, follow the onscreen instructions. If the router is registered with your remote access genie account. Visit readycloud.netgear.com and click the Sign In link. Click the Create Account link, complete the fields to your genie account, a cloud icon displays ...
... After the router registers with your account, and click the Create button. 15 For more information about using ReadyCLOUD, see the ReadyCLOUD user manual for routers, which is installed on your router: 1. The Sign In page displays. The genie app determines if the router is not ...registered, follow the onscreen instructions. If the router is registered with your remote access genie account. Visit readycloud.netgear.com and click the Sign In link. Click the Create Account link, complete the fields to your genie account, a cloud icon displays ...
Do More Installation Guide
Page 17
...to access the router's USB drive and media and to access your Internet service at downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router's user interface. Download ReadySHARE Printer from netgear.com/readyshare and install it on the router and print wirelessly. For more information about ...how to set up VPN service, see the user manual, which is available for Windows computers, Mac computers, iOS devices, ...
...to access the router's USB drive and media and to access your Internet service at downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router's user interface. Download ReadySHARE Printer from netgear.com/readyshare and install it on the router and print wirelessly. For more information about ...how to set up VPN service, see the user manual, which is available for Windows computers, Mac computers, iOS devices, ...
Do More Installation Guide
Page 18
... East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. Any non...
... East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. Any non...
User Manual
Page 1
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router User Manual Model R6900P February 2017 202-11713-02 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router User Manual Model R6900P February 2017 202-11713-02 350 E.
User Manual
Page 2
... For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this...
... For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this...
User Manual
Page 3
... Access the Router Connect to the Router 17 Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable 17 Join the WiFi Network of the Router 17 Manual Method 17 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method 18 Types of Logins 18 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 18 Automatic Internet Setup 19 Log... In to the Router 20 Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App 20 Change the Language 21 Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 24 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 25 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login...
... Access the Router Connect to the Router 17 Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable 17 Join the WiFi Network of the Router 17 Manual Method 17 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method 18 Types of Logins 18 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 18 Automatic Internet Setup 19 Log... In to the Router 20 Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App 20 Change the Language 21 Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 24 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 25 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login...
User Manual
Page 5
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 ...and Cable the Printer 110 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 110 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 111 Use the Shared Printer 112 Manually Connect and Print 112 Print and Release the Printer 113 View or Change the Status of a Printer 113 Use the ...
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 ...and Cable the Printer 110 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 110 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 111 Use the Shared Printer 112 Manually Connect and Print 112 Print and Release the Printer 113 View or Change the Status of a Printer 113 Use the ...
User Manual
Page 6
Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Set Up a Default DMZ Server 118 Manage IGMP Proxying 119 Manage NAT Filtering 120 Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway ... Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic Update the Firmware of the Router 155 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 155 Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router 156 Change the admin Password 157 Set Up Password Recovery 158 Recover the admin Password 158 6
Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Set Up a Default DMZ Server 118 Manage IGMP Proxying 119 Manage NAT Filtering 120 Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway ... Chapter 12 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic Update the Firmware of the Router 155 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 155 Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router 156 Change the admin Password 157 Set Up Password Recovery 158 Recover the admin Password 158 6
User Manual
Page 9
....11ac 1300 Mbps is easy, whether you are made available from the USB hard drive connected to time at netgear.com/support. For gamers, Nighthawk supports Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) optimized for bandwidth-hungry activities such as the router, delivers combined WiFi ... compatibility with game consoles like Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu Plus. Hardware Overview of the Router 1 The NETGEAR Nighthawk® AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P, in this manual referred to as online gaming and video streaming. Stream your network is approximately 3x faster than USB 2.0). ...
....11ac 1300 Mbps is easy, whether you are made available from the USB hard drive connected to time at netgear.com/support. For gamers, Nighthawk supports Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) optimized for bandwidth-hungry activities such as the router, delivers combined WiFi ... compatibility with game consoles like Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu Plus. Hardware Overview of the Router 1 The NETGEAR Nighthawk® AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P, in this manual referred to as online gaming and video streaming. Stream your network is approximately 3x faster than USB 2.0). ...
User Manual
Page 17
...WiFi network of the numbered Ethernet ports. A message might display on your computer screen to notify you that manages your WiFi connections. Manual Method On the WiFi device that you want to connect to your router, open the software application that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration ...the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. This software scans for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it . Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Connect to the Router During and after installation, you can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet ...
...WiFi network of the numbered Ethernet ports. A message might display on your computer screen to notify you that manages your WiFi connections. Manual Method On the WiFi device that you want to connect to your router, open the software application that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration ...the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. This software scans for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it . Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Connect to the Router During and after installation, you can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet ...
User Manual
Page 19
... to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with a web browser. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your router automatically, or .... 4. To automatically set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your router manually. Connect to complete. Turn the router on the label. Follow the onscreen instructions. When your ...Access the Router 19 When your Internet service starts, your router: 1. NETGEAR genie® runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on by ISP; ...
... to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with a web browser. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your router automatically, or .... 4. To automatically set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your router manually. Connect to complete. Turn the router on the label. Follow the onscreen instructions. When your ...Access the Router 19 When your Internet service starts, your router: 1. NETGEAR genie® runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on by ISP; ...
User Manual
Page 20
... in to obtain an IP address automatically from a computer or mobile device that you are case-sensitive. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR genie page, do the following : • Make sure that the computer is uncommon), change settings for iOS and Android mobile devices. If ...; If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in this setting is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to your router. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P 5. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name...
... in to obtain an IP address automatically from a computer or mobile device that you are case-sensitive. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR genie page, do the following : • Make sure that the computer is uncommon), change settings for iOS and Android mobile devices. If ...; If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in this setting is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to your router. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P 5. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name...
User Manual
Page 23
This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 24 • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 25 • Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 30 • Manage the MTU Size on page 43 23 You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow NETGEAR genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. Specify Your Internet Settings 3 Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet settings.
This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 24 • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 25 • Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 30 • Manage the MTU Size on page 43 23 You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow NETGEAR genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. Specify Your Internet Settings 3 Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet settings.
User Manual
Page 24
...or mobile device that display the first time you connect to your router to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. If you select...Setup Wizard is not the same as the genie pages that is connected to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 25). 6. The user name and password are taken to the network...set it up your router. The user name is password. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard: 1.
...or mobile device that display the first time you connect to your router to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. If you select...Setup Wizard is not the same as the genie pages that is connected to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 25). 6. The user name and password are taken to the network...set it up your router. The user name is password. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard: 1.
User Manual
Page 25
... that is connected to the network. 2. No radio button selected. 6. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Enter the router user name and password. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Leave the Does your Internet connection requires an...
... that is connected to the network. 2. No radio button selected. 6. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Enter the router user name and password. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Leave the Does your Internet connection requires an...
User Manual
Page 27
... IP address that you . In the Password field, type the password that your router connects. 13. Your ISP uses DHCP to which your ISP assigned. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The page adjusts. 6. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. To change the number of minutes... Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on the network is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. This is using the Internet connection.
... IP address that you . In the Password field, type the password that your router connects. 13. Your ISP uses DHCP to which your ISP assigned. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P The page adjusts. 6. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. To change the number of minutes... Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on the network is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. This is using the Internet connection.
User Manual
Page 29
... Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on the network is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 10. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Enter the IP address of your ISP... service only. 12. If you IP addresses, a connection ID, or name, leave these fields blank. This login name is available, enter it also. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P 6. A value of minutes. If your DNS servers. The connection ID or name applies to assign your ISP did not give...
... Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on the network is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 10. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Enter the IP address of your ISP... service only. 12. If you IP addresses, a connection ID, or name, leave these fields blank. This login name is available, enter it also. Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P 6. A value of minutes. If your DNS servers. The connection ID or name applies to assign your ISP did not give...