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.../detail/a_id/11621/. You can access this NETGEAR product. Quick Start X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen...
.../detail/a_id/11621/. You can access this NETGEAR product. Quick Start X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen...
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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... help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance...
... help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Remove a Static Route 148 Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or...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 ... 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...
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Remove a Static Route 148 Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or...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 ... 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...
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Package contents Extend the Antennas Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. To extend the antennas: Position all of the antennas vertically as shown. Figure 1.
Package contents Extend the Antennas Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. To extend the antennas: Position all of the antennas vertically as shown. Figure 1.
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...Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. A powered-on the top of the router. Off. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual The router is operating. Off. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is ready. Off. USB 3.0 port Solid white. No USB device is connected, or someone... white or blinking amber. The firmware is off . Guest WiFi Solid white. The guest WiFi network is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on device is now safe...
...Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. A powered-on the top of the router. Off. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual The router is operating. Off. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is ready. Off. USB 3.0 port Solid white. No USB device is connected, or someone... white or blinking amber. The firmware is off . Guest WiFi Solid white. The guest WiFi network is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on device is now safe...
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... without typing the WiFi password. Figure 2. The LED WPS LED blinks white during this LED is off . Router back panel Hardware Setup 13 User Manual If this button for network communications and turning off all LEDs except the Power LED, see Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs...about disabling LED blinking for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios on page 18. If this process and then lights solid white. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Table 1. Rear Panel The following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons.
... without typing the WiFi password. Figure 2. The LED WPS LED blinks white during this LED is off . Router back panel Hardware Setup 13 User Manual If this button for network communications and turning off all LEDs except the Power LED, see Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs...about disabling LED blinking for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios on page 18. If this process and then lights solid white. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Table 1. Rear Panel The following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons.
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... LAN devices. Use these ports to connect the router to a USB storage device. • Reset button. Router back panel Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Note that came with your router to the router. If the Reset button is pressed for at least 10 seconds and the Power LED blinks... amber and the router returns to right, the back panel contains the following components: • LED On/Off switch. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P In addition to the six antenna connectors, viewed from left to its factory settings. • DC power connector...
... LAN devices. Use these ports to connect the router to a USB storage device. • Reset button. Router back panel Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Note that came with your router to the router. If the Reset button is pressed for at least 10 seconds and the Power LED blinks... amber and the router returns to right, the back panel contains the following components: • LED On/Off switch. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P In addition to the six antenna connectors, viewed from left to its factory settings. • DC power connector...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Router Label The router label on the physical placement of the router. Computers Hardware Setup 15 User Manual However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can limit the range. Home security systems - Router label Position the Router The router lets ...
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Router Label The router label on the physical placement of the router. Computers Hardware Setup 15 User Manual However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can limit the range. Home security systems - Router label Position the Router The router lets ...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P - 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, and items such as these: - Mirrors - Aluminum studs - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your Router Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Cable your router: Figure 5. Fish tanks - Solid metal door - Brick -
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P - 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, and items such as these: - Mirrors - Aluminum studs - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your Router Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Cable your router: Figure 5. Fish tanks - Solid metal door - Brick -
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... or off the LEDs, including the LEDs on your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in the Off position. Hardware Setup 17 User Manual If your modem. Note that came with the black Ethernet cable that the Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is... On/Off switch on the back panel of your modem to the wall jack for your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Connect your router with your router. 4.
... or off the LEDs, including the LEDs on your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in the Off position. Hardware Setup 17 User Manual If your modem. Note that came with the black Ethernet cable that the Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is... On/Off switch on the back panel of your modem to the wall jack for your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Connect your router with your router. 4.
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To disable LED blinking or turn off all LEDs except Power LED. Hardware Setup 18 User Manual Enter the router user name and password. The user name and password are saved. For more information about LEDs, see LEDs and Buttons on the ... Power LED, are turned off all LEDs except the Power LED. Your settings are case-sensitive. You can also log in the address field. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs The LEDs on the back panel of the router. You...
To disable LED blinking or turn off all LEDs except Power LED. Hardware Setup 18 User Manual Enter the router user name and password. The user name and password are saved. For more information about LEDs, see LEDs and Buttons on the ... Power LED, are turned off all LEDs except the Power LED. Your settings are case-sensitive. You can also log in the address field. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs The LEDs on the back panel of the router. You...
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...key or passphrase) is connected. Connect to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Make sure that manages your WiFi connections. To connect a device manually to the WiFi network of your computer so that an Ethernet cable is also on your computer screen to notify you that it . The default.... If you set up your computer to use the software application that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Connect to the Router During and after installation, you can connect your computer to the router using an ...
...key or passphrase) is connected. Connect to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Make sure that manages your WiFi connections. To connect a device manually to the WiFi network of your computer so that an Ethernet cable is also on your computer screen to notify you that it . The default.... If you set up your computer to use the software application that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Connect to the Router During and after installation, you can connect your computer to the router using an ...
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... router interface from the router so that came with the network password and connects the device to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual It is on page 90. Your service provider gave you logs you this login information, contact your computer or mobile device. 3. The device connects to... sets up the device with the device. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is preset with the router: • ISP login. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 5.
... router interface from the router so that came with the network password and connects the device to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual It is on page 90. Your service provider gave you logs you this login information, contact your computer or mobile device. 3. The device connects to... sets up the device with the device. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is preset with the router: • ISP login. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 5.
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The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on whether you accessed the router before: • The first time you set ... the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Note: If you want to change the router's WiFi settings, use a web browser to access the router and set up your Internet service. When you in the network are using the settings described here. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P the...
The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on whether you accessed the router before: • The first time you set ... the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Note: If you want to change the router's WiFi settings, use a web browser to access the router and set up your Internet service. When you in the network are using the settings described here. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P the...
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.... c. Note: You can use http://www.routerlogin.net. To log in to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that is admin. The procedures in this setting is the one that you specified the first time that you are case...A login window opens. 3. Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page 202. Connect to the router web interface. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. Log in . Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P The router connects to the Internet. 5.
.... c. Note: You can use http://www.routerlogin.net. To log in to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that is admin. The procedures in this setting is the one that you specified the first time that you are case...A login window opens. 3. Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page 202. Connect to the router web interface. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. Log in . Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P The router connects to the Internet. 5.
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... on your mobile device. 4. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to your router's WiFi network. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Install and manage your router with the language that is connected to the Network and 24 Access the... Router User Manual Enter the router user name and password. On your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. When prompted,...
... on your mobile device. 4. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to your router's WiFi network. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Install and manage your router with the language that is connected to the Network and 24 Access the... Router User Manual Enter the router user name and password. On your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. When prompted,...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Enter the router admin user name and password. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login You can manually specify the .... 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. If you select the No radio button, you logged in . Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name is not the same as the pages that display the first time you connect to your Internet...
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Enter the router admin user name and password. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login You can manually specify the .... 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. If you select the No radio button, you logged in . Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name is not the same as the pages that display the first time you connect to your Internet...
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... address. The user name is password. Specify Your Internet Settings 27 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that your ISP's primary DNS server. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P To specify the connection settings for...
... address. The user name is password. Specify Your Internet Settings 27 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that your ISP's primary DNS server. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P To specify the connection settings for...