Installation Guide
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... Start X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7800 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/...reference purposes only. We recommend that you through the installation. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland March 2018 The Nighthawk app guides you use only...
... Start X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7800 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/...reference purposes only. We recommend that you through the installation. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland March 2018 The Nighthawk app guides you use only...
Product Data Sheet
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... & share a USB printer READYSHARE® VAULT-PC software automatically backs up Windows-based PCs. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Speed Get super fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for backing up to USB hard drive connected... 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 home and for all you keep it safe by using ReadyCLOUD USB access application for gaming, video streaming or...
... & share a USB printer READYSHARE® VAULT-PC software automatically backs up Windows-based PCs. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Speed Get super fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for backing up to USB hard drive connected... 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 home and for all you keep it safe by using ReadyCLOUD USB access application for gaming, video streaming or...
Product Data Sheet
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With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you'll reduce interference & enjoy more frustrating than ever. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Reliable Connections There's nothing more reliable WiFi connectivity. NIGHTHAWK APP-Easily set up your...to manage your network away from home VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA-Control your new device faster than lost connections! NETGEAR wants to manage web filtering & accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST NETWORK-Separate and secure network for mobile devices DYNAMIC...
With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you'll reduce interference & enjoy more frustrating than ever. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Reliable Connections There's nothing more reliable WiFi connectivity. NIGHTHAWK APP-Easily set up your...to manage your network away from home VOICE CONTROLLED BY AMAZON ALEXA-Control your new device faster than lost connections! NETGEAR wants to manage web filtering & accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST NETWORK-Separate and secure network for mobile devices DYNAMIC...
Product Data Sheet
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Once set up , you can install your router in just minutes PAGE 5 of Service (QoS). Nighthawk® 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 use the ... steps-just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you through the rest. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Dynamic Quality Of Service If you like online gaming and video streaming, while ensuring that lower priority applications continue to work.
Once set up , you can install your router in just minutes PAGE 5 of Service (QoS). Nighthawk® 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 use the ... steps-just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you through the rest. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Dynamic Quality Of Service If you like online gaming and video streaming, while ensuring that lower priority applications continue to work.
Product Data Sheet
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...MU-MIMO, your WiFi network can deliver faster throughput to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® router and uploaded all your devices. No fees, storage limitations, or privacy concerns of 9 Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi...® USB Access-Access Your Files Wherever, Whenever Access and share your USB drive at a time. Enjoy simultaneous streaming with NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® USB Access. That means faster downloads and smoother streaming for iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/readycloud/id700730254?mt...
...MU-MIMO, your WiFi network can deliver faster throughput to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® router and uploaded all your devices. No fees, storage limitations, or privacy concerns of 9 Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi...® USB Access-Access Your Files Wherever, Whenever Access and share your USB drive at a time. Enjoy simultaneous streaming with NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® USB Access. That means faster downloads and smoother streaming for iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/readycloud/id700730254?mt...
Product Data Sheet
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... prioritizes video streaming & gaming • Beamforming+ for more channels) in ) • Weight: 840g (1.85lb) Technical Specifications • AC2600 (800Mbps @2.4GHz-256QAM support +1733Mbps @5GHz 11ac)† • Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi - Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home This product comes with future standards. ‡ MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device...
... prioritizes video streaming & gaming • Beamforming+ for more channels) in ) • Weight: 840g (1.85lb) Technical Specifications • AC2600 (800Mbps @2.4GHz-256QAM support +1733Mbps @5GHz 11ac)† • Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi - Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home This product comes with future standards. ‡ MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device...
User Manual
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... compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Conformity For regulatory compliance information, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory...
... compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Conformity For regulatory compliance information, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory...
User Manual
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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 ... Printer Install the Printer Driver 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 Change...
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 ... Printer Install the Printer Driver 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 Change...
User Manual
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...X4S. 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 Use the free NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault app to back up your stored media files on any device anywhere on the 5 GHz band • Multiuser MIMO ... as follows: • 800 Mbps WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz band • 1.73 Gbps on the network. 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...
...X4S. 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 Use the free NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault app to back up your stored media files on any device anywhere on the 5 GHz band • Multiuser MIMO ... as follows: • 800 Mbps WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz band • 1.73 Gbps on the network. 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...
User Manual
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.... The BASIC Home page displays. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a WAN IP address, it . Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Note You can set ...connect to the Network and Access the Router 19 The user name and password are using the settings described here. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to automatically set up your ISP information and make sure that your router automatically, or you start an Internet application, ...
.... The BASIC Home page displays. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a WAN IP address, it . Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Note You can set ...connect to the Network and Access the Router 19 The user name and password are using the settings described here. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to automatically set up your ISP information and make sure that your router automatically, or you start an Internet application, ...
User Manual
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...process, get your router, the browser goes to http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays. • If the NETGEAR installation assistant detects that the router is uncommon), change it . c. When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to the Network...your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • The first time you set up the Internet connection for your ISP information and make sure that the computers ...
...process, get your router, the browser goes to http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays. • If the NETGEAR installation assistant detects that the router is uncommon), change it . c. When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to the Network...your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • The first time you set up the Internet connection for your ISP information and make sure that the computers ...
User Manual
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...15 minutes to the Network and Access the Router 21 The page that you through connecting the router to the Internet. 6. The NETGEAR installation assistant guides you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Read You Cannot Access the Internet on whether you accessed the...8226; Let Me Choose. c. Connect to complete. Note If you should set up your router on the label. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with another router or gateway, you already set up the Internet connection for your router, the...
...15 minutes to the Network and Access the Router 21 The page that you through connecting the router to the Internet. 6. The NETGEAR installation assistant guides you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Read You Cannot Access the Internet on whether you accessed the...8226; Let Me Choose. c. Connect to complete. Note If you should set up your router on the label. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with another router or gateway, you already set up the Internet connection for your router, the...
User Manual
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...AC2600 Smart WiFi Router When the router connects to the Internet, you with the following: • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. To use the genie app to download and install the free NETGEAR...Vault app. Launch the genie app. The genie app dashboard page displays. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Access the Router With NETGEAR genie Apps The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing ...
...AC2600 Smart WiFi Router When the router connects to the Internet, you with the following: • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. To use the genie app to download and install the free NETGEAR...Vault app. Launch the genie app. The genie app dashboard page displays. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Access the Router With NETGEAR genie Apps The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing ...
User Manual
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... radio button. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. To use...
... radio button. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. To use...
User Manual
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.... 12. A login window opens. 3. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. Click... the Test button to the network. 2. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that is connected to test your Internet connection. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
.... 12. A login window opens. 3. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Use Computer MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. Click... the Test button to the network. 2. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that is connected to test your Internet connection. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
User Manual
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...Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. You must use . 15. Enter the MAC address that you . If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that your Internet service. 9. Specify IPv6 Internet Connections You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if... 6. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 5. This is often an email address. 8. If you know that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Enter ...
...Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. You must use . 15. Enter the MAC address that you . If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that your Internet service. 9. Specify IPv6 Internet Connections You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if... 6. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 5. This is often an email address. 8. If you know that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Enter ...
User Manual
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... from its MAC address. 11. This method passes more information to your ISP or other devices, the data packets must be used for NETGEAR equipment is the default setting. In some IPv6 systems might require an MTU change: - This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses...PPPoE connection becomes available again. 9. If the connection is terminated, for the ISP connection. 8. If you log in this field blank. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router require that does not open, or displays only part of a web page - If your ISP requires your full email address, ...
... from its MAC address. 11. This method passes more information to your ISP or other devices, the data packets must be used for NETGEAR equipment is the default setting. In some IPv6 systems might require an MTU change: - This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses...PPPoE connection becomes available again. 9. If the connection is terminated, for the ISP connection. 8. If you log in this field blank. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router require that does not open, or displays only part of a web page - If your ISP requires your full email address, ...
User Manual
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... password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Specify Your Internet Settings 41 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Table 2. Maximum size to dial-up ISPs. This setting is typical for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. To enable BT IGMP proxy support: 1. Used in PPPoE environments. Type http://www...
... password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Specify Your Internet Settings 41 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Table 2. Maximum size to dial-up ISPs. This setting is typical for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. To enable BT IGMP proxy support: 1. Used in PPPoE environments. Type http://www...
User Manual
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... name is different from this check box, that creates a hidden network. 7. Your settings are as follows: • NETGEAR-Guest is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band. • NETGEAR-5G-Guest is the default setting. 10. Allowing the router to broadcast its WiFi network name (SSID) makes it .... ranges. Click the Apply button. Control the WiFi Radios The router's internal WiFi radios broadcast signals in addition to the router. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 4. Give the guest network a name. Select Guest Network. If you can connect over WiFi to it easier to find...
... name is different from this check box, that creates a hidden network. 7. Your settings are as follows: • NETGEAR-Guest is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band. • NETGEAR-5G-Guest is the default setting. 10. Allowing the router to broadcast its WiFi network name (SSID) makes it .... ranges. Click the Apply button. Control the WiFi Radios The router's internal WiFi radios broadcast signals in addition to the router. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 4. Give the guest network a name. Select Guest Network. If you can connect over WiFi to it easier to find...
User Manual
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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 5. You can use the R7800 router only for WiFi client access. 8. Use the Router in Bridge Mode You can also turn off ... settings on this , you use different WiFi settings on the network assigns an IP address to this router while this router is in your network, NETGEAR recommends that you need two WiFi routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a bridge. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP...
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 5. You can use the R7800 router only for WiFi client access. 8. Use the Router in Bridge Mode You can also turn off ... settings on this , you use different WiFi settings on the network assigns an IP address to this router while this router is in your network, NETGEAR recommends that you need two WiFi routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a bridge. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP...