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Manage content and time online with NETGEAR Armor™ to protect your WiFi coverage. Stop buffering and start enjoying ultra-smooth streaming, online gaming, and more. Get best-in your home for extended range. PAGE 1 of WiFi Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router is powered by ...highpower amplifiers and antennas to 3.0Gbps and 1.8GHz dual-core processor for optimal speeds. Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Leading the New Era of 11 Smart Connect intelligently selects the fastest 2.4 or 5GHz WiFi band for each...
Manage content and time online with NETGEAR Armor™ to protect your WiFi coverage. Stop buffering and start enjoying ultra-smooth streaming, online gaming, and more. Get best-in your home for extended range. PAGE 1 of WiFi Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router is powered by ...highpower amplifiers and antennas to 3.0Gbps and 1.8GHz dual-core processor for optimal speeds. Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Leading the New Era of 11 Smart Connect intelligently selects the fastest 2.4 or 5GHz WiFi band for each...
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ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes HIGH-POWER ANTENNAS-High-power amplifiers with 6 external antennas Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos & music to -LAN performance WiFi Range...simultaneously streaming to multiple devices GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for gaming, video streaming or surfing. And make sure you devices. Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Speed Get super fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for HD gaming & video ...
ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes HIGH-POWER ANTENNAS-High-power amplifiers with 6 external antennas Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos & music to -LAN performance WiFi Range...simultaneously streaming to multiple devices GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for gaming, video streaming or surfing. And make sure you devices. Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Speed Get super fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for HD gaming & video ...
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... & make sure you stay that way! One WiFi name for every device connection. Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Reliable Connections There's nothing more frustrating than ever. NETGEAR wants to ensure your NETGEAR WiFi network with PSK) PARENTAL CONTROLS-Circle® - Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting...
... & make sure you stay that way! One WiFi name for every device connection. Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Reliable Connections There's nothing more frustrating than ever. NETGEAR wants to ensure your NETGEAR WiFi network with PSK) PARENTAL CONTROLS-Circle® - Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting...
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... identifies networksecurity flaws STAY SAFE EVEN WHEN AWAY FROM HOME WIFI- Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Nighthawk® App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more with NETGEAR Armor™ • Smart Parental Controls-Easily manage content & time online with Circle...
... identifies networksecurity flaws STAY SAFE EVEN WHEN AWAY FROM HOME WIFI- Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Nighthawk® App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more with NETGEAR Armor™ • Smart Parental Controls-Easily manage content & time online with Circle...
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Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router ® Circle is the smart way for the day • Use voice commands to manage content and time online, on any ... • Reward kids with extended Time Limits, no OffTime, and a late BedTime for families to ask Alexa™ about Time Limits and Usage Learn more netgear.com/circle Key Features: PAGE 7 of 11
Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router ® Circle is the smart way for the day • Use voice commands to manage content and time online, on any ... • Reward kids with extended Time Limits, no OffTime, and a late BedTime for families to ask Alexa™ about Time Limits and Usage Learn more netgear.com/circle Key Features: PAGE 7 of 11
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... throughput to slower network and Internet speeds. it's that easy! • Setup your devices. Once you've connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® X6S and uploaded all your favorite files, you can enjoy the convenience and accessibility anytime & anywhere you 'll now have an Internet connection...ReadyCLOUD via secure, personal cloud storage with MU-MIMO Data sent to one device in the home at a time. Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi routers can stream data to only one device at home...
... throughput to slower network and Internet speeds. it's that easy! • Setup your devices. Once you've connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® X6S and uploaded all your favorite files, you can enjoy the convenience and accessibility anytime & anywhere you 'll now have an Internet connection...ReadyCLOUD via secure, personal cloud storage with MU-MIMO Data sent to one device in the home at a time. Data Sheet | R7900P Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi routers can stream data to only one device at home...
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... your network with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from IEEE 802.11 specifications. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor, Nighthawk, ReadySHARE, and ReadyCLOUD are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. This router ...-Band WiFi Router Package Contents • Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7900P) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to support MU-MIMO. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home This product comes with simple voice commands • Circle...
... your network with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from IEEE 802.11 specifications. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor, Nighthawk, ReadySHARE, and ReadyCLOUD are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. This router ...-Band WiFi Router Package Contents • Nighthawk® X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7900P) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to support MU-MIMO. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home This product comes with simple voice commands • Circle...
Installation Guide
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... 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland March 2018 The Nighthawk app guides you use only official NETGEAR support resources. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Quick Start X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads...
... 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland March 2018 The Nighthawk app guides you use only official NETGEAR support resources. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Quick Start X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads...
User Manual
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User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P December 2019 202-11719-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P December 2019 202-11719-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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... you for reference purposes only. 2 Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Support Thank...
... you for reference purposes only. 2 Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Support Thank...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Safely Remove a USB Device 113 Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 115 Play ... 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...
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Safely Remove a USB Device 113 Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 115 Play ... 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...
User Manual
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...the router is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with a web browser. Connect to the Internet. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can use a wired connection to provide... it. For DSL service, you might need to complete. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on whether you accessed the router before: • The...
...the router is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with a web browser. Connect to the Internet. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can use a wired connection to provide... it. For DSL service, you might need to complete. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on whether you accessed the router before: • The...
User Manual
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... The password is uncommon), change it to view or change settings for the router later, you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P The router connects to the Internet, do the following : a. If the router does not connect to the ... the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in . If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to one that you logged in to the router. • Make...
... The password is uncommon), change it to view or change settings for the router later, you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P The router connects to the Internet, do the following : a. If the router does not connect to the ... the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in . If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to one that you logged in to the router. • Make...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Install and manage your router...router. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. The page refreshes with the Nighthawk app With the Nighthawk app, you can easily install and manage your router with NETGEAR. To install your mobile device. 4. If the label includes a QR code, you...right corner, select a language from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you selected. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. 2. To change . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The app automatically updates the router to the latest...
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Install and manage your router...router. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. The page refreshes with the Nighthawk app With the Nighthawk app, you can easily install and manage your router with NETGEAR. To install your mobile device. 4. If the label includes a QR code, you...right corner, select a language from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you selected. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. 2. To change . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The app automatically updates the router to the latest...
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... default password is connected to use the one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 202. Specify Your Internet Settings 28 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P • Use Computer MAC Address. To specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you want... information that your Internet service. Enter the MAC address that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that you must log in : 1.
... default password is connected to use the one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 202. Specify Your Internet Settings 28 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P • Use Computer MAC Address. To specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you want... information that your Internet service. Enter the MAC address that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that you must log in : 1.
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.... 12. Enter the IP address of the computer that you know that your ISP assigned. Click the Test button to which your router connects. 13. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P This login name is available, enter it in to your Internet service. 9. In the Password field, type the... radio button: • Use Default Address. Enter the MAC address that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Click the Apply button. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that you are saved. 16.
.... 12. Enter the IP address of the computer that you know that your ISP assigned. Click the Test button to which your router connects. 13. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P This login name is available, enter it in to your Internet service. 9. In the Password field, type the... radio button: • Use Default Address. Enter the MAC address that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Click the Apply button. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that you are saved. 16.
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... address. • Use These DNS Servers. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. Click the Apply button. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that you fixed IP addresses and a connection ID or name, type them in the My IP Address, Subnet.... Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection The router supports many different types of IPv6 Internet connections for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 202. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 11. If your ISP's primary DNS server. The router captures and uses the MAC address of your...
... address. • Use These DNS Servers. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. Click the Apply button. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that you fixed IP addresses and a connection ID or name, type them in the My IP Address, Subnet.... Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection The router supports many different types of IPv6 Internet connections for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 202. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 11. If your ISP's primary DNS server. The router captures and uses the MAC address of your...
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... email • You use VPN and experience severe performance problems. • You used for the IPv6 address of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. Click the Apply button. The best MTU setting for performance reasons and now you are saved. Your settings ...generates one of a web page - Leave the MTU unchanged unless one automatically from the maximum Specify Your Internet Settings 43 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P • Auto Config. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your...
... email • You use VPN and experience severe performance problems. • You used for the IPv6 address of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. Click the Apply button. The best MTU setting for performance reasons and now you are saved. Your settings ...generates one of a web page - Leave the MTU unchanged unless one automatically from the maximum Specify Your Internet Settings 43 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P • Auto Config. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your...
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... Your Internet Settings 44 User Manual The user name and password are sure that is 1500 bytes, 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Change the MTU only if you might not be able to 1500. The user name is password. Table 2. Launch ...or POP servers. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from a computer or mobile device that it is the default value for PPTP connections. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P value of 1500 until the problem goes away. Used in some DHCP environments. A login window opens. 3. The ...
... Your Internet Settings 44 User Manual The user name and password are sure that is 1500 bytes, 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Change the MTU only if you might not be able to 1500. The user name is password. Table 2. Launch ...or POP servers. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from a computer or mobile device that it is the default value for PPTP connections. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P value of 1500 until the problem goes away. Used in some DHCP environments. A login window opens. 3. The ...
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... to access your home network. Your Personal FTP Server With your customized free URL, you can get a free account with a VPN tunnel for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. You can use a domain name to access your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address... Note: The router supports only basic DDNS, and the login and password might not be secure. You can change at any time. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to access ...
... to access your home network. Your Personal FTP Server With your customized free URL, you can get a free account with a VPN tunnel for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. You can use a domain name to access your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address... Note: The router supports only basic DDNS, and the login and password might not be secure. You can change at any time. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to access ...