Installation Guide
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.... 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this product is sold in Canada, you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Quick Start X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7800 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and...
.... 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this product is sold in Canada, you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Quick Start X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7800 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and...
Product Data Sheet
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Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Leading the New Era of up to multiple devices simultaneously for faster speeds. Get ultimate WiFi speeds of WiFi Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with 160MHz, MU-MIMO, and Quad Stream technology delivers WiFi to 2.53Gbps, with Dynamic QoS. Enjoy smoother streaming and gaming by prioritizing application and device with a powerful 1.7GHz dual-core processor. PAGE 1 of 9
Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Leading the New Era of up to multiple devices simultaneously for faster speeds. Get ultimate WiFi speeds of WiFi Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with 160MHz, MU-MIMO, and Quad Stream technology delivers WiFi to 2.53Gbps, with Dynamic QoS. Enjoy smoother streaming and gaming by prioritizing application and device with a powerful 1.7GHz dual-core processor. PAGE 1 of 9
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...multiple HD videos at the same time. MU-MIMO gives you greater WiFi range throughout large homes and even backyards. PAGE 2 of 2.53 Gbps. 160MHz support makes it from anywhere. Nighthawk delivers AC2600 WiFi, a powerful dual core 1.7GHz processor, & MU-MIMO for ... quality. MOBILE | FASTER & FARTHER Double the bandwidth with 160MHz support and dramatically increase WiFi range for mobile devices with multiple devices. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router GAMING | FOR THE WIN Avoid character freezing & enjoy lag-free gaming with simultaneously streamed...
...multiple HD videos at the same time. MU-MIMO gives you greater WiFi range throughout large homes and even backyards. PAGE 2 of 2.53 Gbps. 160MHz support makes it from anywhere. Nighthawk delivers AC2600 WiFi, a powerful dual core 1.7GHz processor, & MU-MIMO for ... quality. MOBILE | FASTER & FARTHER Double the bandwidth with 160MHz support and dramatically increase WiFi range for mobile devices with multiple devices. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router GAMING | FOR THE WIN Avoid character freezing & enjoy lag-free gaming with simultaneously streamed...
Product Data Sheet
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Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Speed Get super fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for all you keep it safe by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for HD gaming &... processor boosts Dual Core Processor wireless, wired & WAN-to wireless printing. ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes HIGH POWERED ANTENNAS-High-powered amplifiers with 3 external antennas Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos & ...
Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Speed Get super fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for all you keep it safe by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for HD gaming &... processor boosts Dual Core Processor wireless, wired & WAN-to wireless printing. ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes HIGH POWERED ANTENNAS-High-powered amplifiers with 3 external antennas Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored photos & ...
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... Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Reliable Connections There's nothing more reliable WiFi connectivity. With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you can connect quickly & make sure installation and management is safe while online. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA-Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with PSK...
... Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Reliable Connections There's nothing more reliable WiFi connectivity. With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you can connect quickly & make sure installation and management is safe while online. Includes remote access to manage your network away from home VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA-Control your NETGEAR WiFi network with PSK...
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...App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi, WIth the app, you can install your router in just minutes PAGE 5 of Service (QoS). Once set up , you through the rest. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Dynamic Quality... • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in a few steps-just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to pause the...
...App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more out of your WiFi, WIth the app, you can install your router in just minutes PAGE 5 of Service (QoS). Once set up , you through the rest. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Dynamic Quality... • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in a few steps-just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to pause the...
Product Data Sheet
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...'ve connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® router and uploaded all your favorite files, you can enjoy the convenience and accessibility anytime & anywhere you 'll now have an Internet connection. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi routers can stream data to only one device...
...'ve connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® router and uploaded all your favorite files, you can enjoy the convenience and accessibility anytime & anywhere you 'll now have an Internet connection. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi routers can stream data to only one device...
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... to connect external USB storage. Single-Core Processor Dual-Core 1.7GHz Processor X X X X X X XX X Typical Router 600Mbps 1.7GHz 1.7GHz Nighthawk X4S WiFi USB X Wired X X XX XX Quad-Stream X4 Architecture Better WiFi, the Industry's Latest Technology Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 433 Mbps 433 Mbps 433 Mbps 433 Mbps 200 Mbps 200 Mbps 200 Mbps 200 Mbps...
... to connect external USB storage. Single-Core Processor Dual-Core 1.7GHz Processor X X X X X X XX X Typical Router 600Mbps 1.7GHz 1.7GHz Nighthawk X4S WiFi USB X Wired X X XX XX Quad-Stream X4 Architecture Better WiFi, the Industry's Latest Technology Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 433 Mbps 433 Mbps 433 Mbps 433 Mbps 200 Mbps 200 Mbps 200 Mbps 200 Mbps...
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Connection Diagram Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router WiFi On/Off Push 'N' Connect with WPS LED eSATA port On/Off Gigabit Ethernet Internet Side view of product port locations USB 3.0 ports PAGE 8 of 9
Connection Diagram Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router WiFi On/Off Push 'N' Connect with WPS LED eSATA port On/Off Gigabit Ethernet Internet Side view of product port locations USB 3.0 ports PAGE 8 of 9
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... to share your USB hard drive & printer • ReadySHARE® Vault-PC software for reference purposes only. ©2018 NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Package Contents • Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router (R7800) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to country of Apple Inc. Visit: prosupport...
... to share your USB hard drive & printer • ReadySHARE® Vault-PC software for reference purposes only. ©2018 NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Package Contents • Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router (R7800) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to country of Apple Inc. Visit: prosupport...
User Manual
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router User Manual Model R7800 February 2017 202-11596-06 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router User Manual Model R7800 February 2017 202-11596-06 350 E.
User Manual
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.../about/regulatory. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Any non_NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. You can visit http://support.netgear.com to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community...
.../about/regulatory. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Any non_NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. You can visit http://support.netgear.com to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community...
User Manual
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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls 43 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 44 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites ... Level 67 Enable or Disable WiFi 160 MHz 67 Set Up a Guest WiFi Network 68 Control the WiFi Radios 69 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 70 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 70 Set Up a WiFi Schedule 71 Specify WPS Settings 72 Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point 73 Use the Router in Bridge Mode 74 Set...
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls 43 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 44 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites ... Level 67 Enable or Disable WiFi 160 MHz 67 Set Up a Guest WiFi Network 68 Control the WiFi Radios 69 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 70 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 70 Set Up a WiFi Schedule 71 Specify WPS Settings 72 Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point 73 Use the Router in Bridge Mode 74 Set...
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... X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play 85 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 86 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 88 Change the admin Password 88 Set Up Password Recovery 89 Recover the admin Password 90 View Router Status 90... Statistics 92 Check the Internet Connection Status 93 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 94 View Devices Currently on the Network 95 Monitor Internet Traffictraffic metering 95 Manage the Router Configuration File 97 Back Up Settings 97 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 97 ...
... X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play 85 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 86 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 88 Change the admin Password 88 Set Up Password Recovery 89 Recover the admin Password 90 View Router Status 90... Statistics 92 Check the Internet Connection Status 93 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 94 View Devices Currently on the Network 95 Monitor Internet Traffictraffic metering 95 Manage the Router Configuration File 97 Back Up Settings 97 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 97 ...
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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet 119 Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD 119 Create a ReadyCLOUD Account 119 Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD 120 Download Files Onto a USB Storage Device 121 Download Files 122 Change the Download Settings 123 Send Downloader...and Cable the Printer 135 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 135 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 135 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 137 View or Change the Status of a Printer 137 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 138 ...
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet 119 Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD 119 Create a ReadyCLOUD Account 119 Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD 120 Download Files Onto a USB Storage Device 121 Download Files 122 Change the Download Settings 123 Send Downloader...and Cable the Printer 135 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 135 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 135 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 137 View or Change the Status of a Printer 137 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 138 ...
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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Specify VPN Service in the Router 150 Install OpenVPN Software 151 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer 151 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 154 Install OpenVPN Software on ... 160 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Quick Tips...163 Sequence to Restart Your Network 163 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 163 WiFi Settings 163 Network Settings 163 Troubleshoot With the LEDs 163 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On 163 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 164 Power LED Stays Amber 164 LEDs...
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Specify VPN Service in the Router 150 Install OpenVPN Software 151 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer 151 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 154 Install OpenVPN Software on ... 160 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Quick Tips...163 Sequence to Restart Your Network 163 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 163 WiFi Settings 163 Network Settings 163 Troubleshoot With the LEDs 163 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On 163 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 164 Power LED Stays Amber 164 LEDs...
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... is easy, from accessing stored photos and music to printing wirelessly. Hardware Setup 1 The Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with four high-performance antennas and quad-stream X4S architecture combines four WiFi streams to deliver WiFi connection speeds of up to 1.73 Gbps, and a combined speed of network and Internet traffic from... services. Stream your Windows computers to a USB hard drive connected to every device in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 8 Nighthawk X4S also provides fast central storage, backup, and streaming to Nighthawk X4S.
... is easy, from accessing stored photos and music to printing wirelessly. Hardware Setup 1 The Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with four high-performance antennas and quad-stream X4S architecture combines four WiFi streams to deliver WiFi connection speeds of up to 1.73 Gbps, and a combined speed of network and Internet traffic from... services. Stream your Windows computers to a USB hard drive connected to every device in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 8 Nighthawk X4S also provides fast central storage, backup, and streaming to Nighthawk X4S.
User Manual
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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, four antennas, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 2. Router LEDs and buttons Hardware Setup 9 Figure 1. Package contents Top View The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, four antennas, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 2. Router LEDs and buttons Hardware Setup 9 Figure 1. Package contents Top View The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router.
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... button descriptions LED Description Power • Solid amber. No Ethernet cable is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. The router is connected between the router and the modem. 2.4 GHz WiFi • Solid white. A USB device is connected and is operating. • Blinking. ...Blinking. Blinking. No device is starting. • Blinking amber. A powered-on device is ready. • Solid amber. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Table 1. The Internet connection is connected to this Ethernet port. An eSATA device is plugged in and is now safe to connect. ...
... button descriptions LED Description Power • Solid amber. No Ethernet cable is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. The router is connected between the router and the modem. 2.4 GHz WiFi • Solid white. A USB device is connected and is operating. • Blinking. ...Blinking. Blinking. No device is starting. • Blinking amber. A powered-on device is ready. • Solid amber. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Table 1. The Internet connection is connected to this Ethernet port. An eSATA device is plugged in and is now safe to connect. ...