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... guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes NETGEAR Armor™ NETGEAR Armor empowers you to eliminate vulnerabilities or simply know with Circle® • Remote Management-Easily monitor your home network and devices, anytime, anywhere. Data Sheet | R7960P Nighthawk® X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Nighthawk® App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it...
... guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes NETGEAR Armor™ NETGEAR Armor empowers you to eliminate vulnerabilities or simply know with Circle® • Remote Management-Easily monitor your home network and devices, anytime, anywhere. Data Sheet | R7960P Nighthawk® X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Nighthawk® App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it...
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...web portal, you'll now have an Internet connection. Enjoy simultaneous streaming with NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® USB Access. Once you have anytime, anywhere access to multiple devices simultaneously. Data Sheet | R7960P Nighthawk® X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi routers ...one device at a time. it's that easy! • Setup your and access ReadyCLOUD via secure, personal cloud storage with MU-MIMO Data sent to one device in the home at a time Data sent to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® X6S and uploaded all your favorite files, you can ...
...web portal, you'll now have an Internet connection. Enjoy simultaneous streaming with NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® USB Access. Once you have anytime, anywhere access to multiple devices simultaneously. Data Sheet | R7960P Nighthawk® X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi routers ...one device at a time. it's that easy! • Setup your and access ReadyCLOUD via secure, personal cloud storage with MU-MIMO Data sent to one device in the home at a time Data sent to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® X6S and uploaded all your favorite files, you can ...
User Manual
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... Connection Using WPS 17 Types of Logins 18 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 18 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 ...
... Connection Using WPS 17 Types of Logins 18 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 18 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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Hardware Setup 10 User Manual 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. Package contents Extend the Antennas Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. Figure 1.
Hardware Setup 10 User Manual 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. Package contents Extend the Antennas Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. Figure 1.
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...Ethernet ports 1-4 The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual A USB device is connected and is operating. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and... modem. 2.4 GHz WiFi Solid white. Solid white or solid amber. Off. Power is not supplied to remove the attached USB device. 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 connected to...
...Ethernet ports 1-4 The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual A USB device is connected and is operating. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and... modem. 2.4 GHz WiFi Solid white. Solid white or solid amber. Off. Power is not supplied to remove the attached USB device. 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 connected to...
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... that the Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is solid white, the WiFi radios are turned off . Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Table 1. Rear Panel The following components: • LED On/Off switch. Use Ethernet ports 1 and 2 to join...
... that the Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is solid white, the WiFi radios are turned off . Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Table 1. Rear Panel The following components: • LED On/Off switch. Use Ethernet ports 1 and 2 to join...
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... away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Solid metal door - Fish tanks - Brick - Computers - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Position the router according to the following guidelines: • Place the router near the center of the...
... away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Solid metal door - Fish tanks - Brick - Computers - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Position the router according to the following guidelines: • Place the router near the center of the...
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... power adapter into an outlet. 5. Plug in . 3. Connect the power adapter to the wall jack for your Internet service. If your router: 1. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Connect your modem to cable your router: Figure 4. If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on... router. 4. Press the Power On/Off button on your modem. Cable your Router To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Cable Your Router The following image shows how to the Internet port of the router.
... power adapter into an outlet. 5. Plug in . 3. Connect the power adapter to the wall jack for your Internet service. If your router: 1. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Connect your modem to cable your router: Figure 4. If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on... router. 4. Press the Power On/Off button on your modem. Cable your Router To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Cable Your Router The following image shows how to the Internet port of the router.
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... with an Ethernet cable: 1. If you can find and select the WiFi network. To connect your computer to the router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you set up your WPS-enabled device to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN).... WiFi Connection To find and select the WiFi network. On your computer. 3. Your device connects to the local area network (LAN). Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Connect to the Network You can connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power...
... with an Ethernet cable: 1. If you can find and select the WiFi network. To connect your computer to the router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you set up your WPS-enabled device to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN).... WiFi Connection To find and select the WiFi network. On your computer. 3. Your device connects to the local area network (LAN). Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Connect to the Network You can connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power...
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... a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. The login that the computers and devices in to the Internet. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that your ISP gave ... use a web browser to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Several types of logins serve different purposes. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you might need the following information to view or change its instructions ...
... a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. The login that the computers and devices in to the Internet. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that your ISP gave ... use a web browser to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Several types of logins serve different purposes. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you might need the following information to view or change its instructions ...
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...following : a. When you start the installation process. 4. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P If you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in . The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security ...settings listed on . 2. To automatically set up your settings. Installation and basic setup...
...following : a. When you start the installation process. 4. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P If you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in . The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security ...settings listed on . 2. To automatically set up your settings. Installation and basic setup...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. To use the Setup Wizard to therouter network. 2. A login window opens. 3. The password is connected to detect your Internet settings and automatically ...protocols to determine your router to the router network. 2. A login window opens. Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is the one that you specified the first time that display...
Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. To use the Setup Wizard to therouter network. 2. A login window opens. 3. The password is connected to detect your Internet settings and automatically ...protocols to determine your router to the router network. 2. A login window opens. Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is the one that you specified the first time that display...
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... name or host name, click the Edit button in the Domain Name (If Required) field. The user name and password are saved. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:...a secondary DNS server address is admin. The router captures and uses the MAC address of your ISP assigned. You must use . 11. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Click the Apply button. Enter the MAC address that ...
... name or host name, click the Edit button in the Domain Name (If Required) field. The user name and password are saved. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:...a secondary DNS server address is admin. The router captures and uses the MAC address of your ISP assigned. You must use . 11. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Click the Apply button. Enter the MAC address that ...
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... opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. This login name is admin. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. The password is the one on...how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one that you specified the first time that your ISP gave you. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. In the Does your ISP requires a service name, type it in . Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 12.
... opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. This login name is admin. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. The password is the one on...how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one that you specified the first time that your ISP gave you. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. In the Does your ISP requires a service name, type it in . Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 12.
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...The password is connected to a single zero or omit it. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is the one that you specified the first time that you ...four hexadecimal characters in a quartet • More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that is in . Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. Requirements for an IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection: 1....
...The password is connected to a single zero or omit it. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is the one that you specified the first time that you ...four hexadecimal characters in a quartet • More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that is in . Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. Requirements for an IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection: 1....
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... displays Not Available. 6. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The IPv6 page displays. 5. The page adjusts. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. If no address is admin. Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button: • Auto. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.... is the default setting. The router automatically detects the information in . This is the default setting. • Static IP Address. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. The password ...
... displays Not Available. 6. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The IPv6 page displays. 5. The page adjusts. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. If no address is admin. Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button: • Auto. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.... is the default setting. The router automatically detects the information in . This is the default setting. • Static IP Address. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. The password ...
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...Specify Your Internet Settings 30 User Manual Click the Apply button. The router does not process any IPv6 header packets. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you logged in. Your settings are saved. To set up a...login window opens. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The password is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P • Secured. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. In ...
...Specify Your Internet Settings 30 User Manual Click the Apply button. The router does not process any IPv6 header packets. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you logged in. Your settings are saved. To set up a...login window opens. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The password is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P • Secured. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. In ...
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The user name and password are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on your home network (the LAN). 8. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router's LAN interface. ... systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This method passes more information to the devices on page 23.) 7. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. This is admin. Enter the router admin...
The user name and password are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on your home network (the LAN). 8. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router's LAN interface. ... systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This method passes more information to the devices on page 23.) 7. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. This is admin. Enter the router admin...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P • Secured. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are saved. The number ... field displays Not Available. • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. The user name is acquired for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. If no address is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only. 10. Set...
Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P • Secured. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are saved. The number ... field displays Not Available. • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. The user name is acquired for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. If no address is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only. 10. Set...
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... blank. This is acquired for the router's LAN interface. Specify Your Internet Settings 34 User Manual Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. The IPv6 page displays. 5. The page adjusts. This field shows the IPv6...
... blank. This is acquired for the router's LAN interface. Specify Your Internet Settings 34 User Manual Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. The IPv6 page displays. 5. The page adjusts. This field shows the IPv6...