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...NETGEAR, Inc. Quick Start X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P WAIT! We recommend that you for reference purposes only. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about the Nighthawk app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. You can access this NETGEAR product. NETGEAR... en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canada, you can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to install your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community.
...NETGEAR, Inc. Quick Start X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P WAIT! We recommend that you for reference purposes only. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about the Nighthawk app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. You can access this NETGEAR product. NETGEAR... en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canada, you can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to install your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community.
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P February 2019 202-11946-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P February 2019 202-11946-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... reference purposes only. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for technical support. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Contact your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join...
... reference purposes only. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for technical support. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Contact your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join...
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... Automatic Internet Setup 18 Log In to the Router 20 Install and Manage Your Router With the Nighthawk App...........20 Change the Language 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 23 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 23 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 23 Specify an Internet...
... Automatic Internet Setup 18 Log In to the Router 20 Install and Manage Your Router With the Nighthawk App...........20 Change the Language 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 23 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 23 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 23 Specify an Internet...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Manage the MTU Size 38 MTU Concepts 38 Change the MTU Size 40 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet ... Chapter 5 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management......54 Enable Dynamic QoS 54 Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update.........55 Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database 55 Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics 56 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play......57 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality...
Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Manage the MTU Size 38 MTU Concepts 38 Change the MTU Size 40 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet ... Chapter 5 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management......54 Enable Dynamic QoS 54 Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update.........55 Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database 55 Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics 56 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play......57 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Use the WiFi On/Off Button 78 Enable or Disable ... 92 Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the Router Firmware 94 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 94 Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 95 Change the admin Password 96 Enable admin Password Recovery 96 Recover the admin Password ...Settings 105 Remote Access 106 Set Up Remote Management 106 Use Remote Access 107 Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App...........107 Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs 108 Set Your Time Zone 108 Change the NTP Server 109...
Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Use the WiFi On/Off Button 78 Enable or Disable ... 92 Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the Router Firmware 94 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 94 Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 95 Change the admin Password 96 Enable admin Password Recovery 96 Recover the admin Password ...Settings 105 Remote Access 106 Set Up Remote Management 106 Use Remote Access 107 Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App...........107 Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs 108 Set Your Time Zone 108 Change the NTP Server 109...
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To extend the antennas: Position all of the antennas vertically as shown. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Package contents Extend the Antennas Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. Figure 1. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 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. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Package contents Extend the Antennas Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. Figure 1. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
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... ports 1-4 The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on device is trying to.... Off. A USB device is connected and is connected between the router and the modem. 2.4 GHz WiFi Solid white. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Blinking white or blinking amber. The router is operating. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is starting. Table 1. Power is connected to connect.
... ports 1-4 The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on device is trying to.... Off. A USB device is connected and is connected between the router and the modem. 2.4 GHz WiFi Solid white. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Blinking white or blinking amber. The router is operating. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is starting. Table 1. Power is connected to connect.
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... . Figure 2. Use these ports to connect the router to right, the back panel contains the following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Table 1. If this LED is in the Off position. • Ethernet ports. Rear Panel The following components: ...) LEDs and Buttons Descriptions WiFi On/Off button with This button lets you cannot use WPS to turn the LEDs. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Note that supports Ethernet port aggregation. WPS button with LED Pressing this process and then lights solid white.
... . Figure 2. Use these ports to connect the router to right, the back panel contains the following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Table 1. If this LED is in the Off position. • Ethernet ports. Rear Panel The following components: ...) LEDs and Buttons Descriptions WiFi On/Off button with This button lets you cannot use WPS to turn the LEDs. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Note that supports Ethernet port aggregation. WPS button with LED Pressing this process and then lights solid white.
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...example, the thickness and number of the router. RY OF ORIGIN IS POST-PRINTED USING A PRINTER (OR EQUIVALENT), OMIT TEXT User Manual Pressing the Reset button resets the router. Figure 3. d MAC address bAardcodditeiotonabellye,noctohdeerdWAIiMFi access points in and around your home might affect ...S SHOWN TO THPEoRIGsHiT.tion the Router E MAGENTA COLOR AND DO NOT PRINT. Router label TGEAR SPEC. DOC-00093 FOR COLOR . Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P • Internet port. Connect the power adapter that emits a WiFi signal for at least 10 ...
...example, the thickness and number of the router. RY OF ORIGIN IS POST-PRINTED USING A PRINTER (OR EQUIVALENT), OMIT TEXT User Manual Pressing the Reset button resets the router. Figure 3. d MAC address bAardcodditeiotonabellye,noctohdeerdWAIiMFi access points in and around your home might affect ...S SHOWN TO THPEoRIGsHiT.tion the Router E MAGENTA COLOR AND DO NOT PRINT. Router label TGEAR SPEC. DOC-00093 FOR COLOR . Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P • Internet port. Connect the power adapter that emits a WiFi signal for at least 10 ...
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... large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Base of sight to reduce interference. Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Ceiling fans - Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Position the router according to the following guidelines: • Place the router near Ethernet cables for wired computers...
... large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Base of sight to reduce interference. Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Ceiling fans - Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Position the router according to the following guidelines: • Place the router near Ethernet cables for wired computers...
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Connect the power adapter to your router: Figure 4. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Cable Your Router The following image shows how to cable your router and plug the power adapter into an ...
Connect the power adapter to your router: Figure 4. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Cable Your Router The following image shows how to cable your router and plug the power adapter into an ...
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... it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The password is lit). 2. Your device connects to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual Check the WPS instructions for your computer. 3. Connect to the WiFi network. Your computer connects to the router's network through a wired or WiFi... button on the router. WiFi Connection To find and select the WiFi network. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Connect to the Network You can find and select the WiFi network. Connect the other end of...
... it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The password is lit). 2. Your device connects to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual Check the WPS instructions for your computer. 3. Connect to the WiFi network. Your computer connects to the router's network through a wired or WiFi... button on the router. WiFi Connection To find and select the WiFi network. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Connect to the Network You can find and select the WiFi network. Connect the other end of...
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...two minutes, on the router label. • Router login. Types of Logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described here. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Your router is... you cannot find this login information in to the WiFi network. For DSL service, you start the setup process, get your router manually. Before you might need the following information to use when. The login that your ISP gave you this login information, contact your Internet...
...two minutes, on the router label. • Router login. Types of Logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described here. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Your router is... you cannot find this login information in to the WiFi network. For DSL service, you start the setup process, get your router manually. Before you might need the following information to use when. The login that your ISP gave you this login information, contact your Internet...
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... 15 minutes to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Connect to complete. When you start the installation process. 4. ...provide it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. 6. Launch a web browser. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P If you cannot locate this setting is uncommon), change the router... information, ask your router automatically logs you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on . 2. The page ...
... 15 minutes to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Connect to complete. When you start the installation process. 4. ...provide it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. 6. Launch a web browser. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P If you cannot locate this setting is uncommon), change the router... information, ask your router automatically logs you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on . 2. The page ...
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... contact NETGEAR Technical Support. When the router connects to the Internet, you to download and install the free ReadySHARE Vault app. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Install and Manage Your Router With the Nighthawk App With the Nighthawk app, you logged in. The procedures in this manual use ... your WiFi network, and even helps register your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to the router: 1. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P c. Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page 162. A login window opens. 3. The password is...
... contact NETGEAR Technical Support. When the router connects to the Internet, you to download and install the free ReadySHARE Vault app. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Install and Manage Your Router With the Nighthawk App With the Nighthawk app, you logged in. The procedures in this manual use ... your WiFi network, and even helps register your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to the router: 1. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P c. Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page 162. A login window opens. 3. The password is...
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...your mobile device. 4. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Connect to confirm this change the language: 1. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Your router's WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password) are ...case-sensitive. To change . A login window opens. 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Launch the Nighthawk app on your router and connect ...
...your mobile device. 4. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Connect to confirm this change the language: 1. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Your router's WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password) are ...case-sensitive. To change . A login window opens. 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Launch the Nighthawk app on your router and connect ...
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... detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your router. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select the Yes radio button. Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login To specify the Internet ...mobile device that is connected to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23). 6. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet configuration. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Use the Internet Setup Wizard You...
... detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your router. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select the Yes radio button. Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login To specify the Internet ...mobile device that is connected to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23). 6. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet configuration. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Use the Internet Setup Wizard You...
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.... Click the Apply button. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual The user name is available, enter it in the Domain Name (If Required) field. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. The user name and password are saved. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 3. Select Internet. If...
.... Click the Apply button. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual The user name is available, enter it in the Domain Name (If Required) field. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. The user name and password are saved. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 3. Select Internet. If...
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... connection. section, select the Yes radio button. 6. If your Internet connection require a login? To change the basic Internet setup: 1. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 12. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on the network is often an email address. 8. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The.... This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User...
... connection. section, select the Yes radio button. 6. If your Internet connection require a login? To change the basic Internet setup: 1. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 12. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on the network is often an email address. 8. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The.... This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User...