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...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 easy to set up your router and get more with NETGEAR Armor™ • Smart Parental Controls-Easily manage content & ...to any device • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes NETGEAR Armor™ NETGEAR Armor empowers you to eliminate vulnerabilities or simply know with the app, you can ...
...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 easy to set up your router and get more with NETGEAR Armor™ • Smart Parental Controls-Easily manage content & ...to any device • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes NETGEAR Armor™ NETGEAR Armor empowers you to eliminate vulnerabilities or simply know with the app, you can ...
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... Setup your and access ReadyCLOUD via secure, personal cloud storage with MU-MIMO Data sent to one device in the home at a time. Using Multi-User MIMO technology, NETGEAR routers can lead to slower network and Internet speeds. Once you've connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® X6S and...MIMO, your WiFi network can deliver faster throughput to take its turn, and then wait before receiving more data. Data Sheet | R7960P Nighthawk® X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi routers can stream data to only one device at a time Data ...
... Setup your and access ReadyCLOUD via secure, personal cloud storage with MU-MIMO Data sent to one device in the home at a time. Using Multi-User MIMO technology, NETGEAR routers can lead to slower network and Internet speeds. Once you've connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk® X6S and...MIMO, your WiFi network can deliver faster throughput to take its turn, and then wait before receiving more data. Data Sheet | R7960P Nighthawk® X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi routers can stream data to only one device at a time Data ...
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Package contents Extend the Antennas Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. 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. Figure 1. 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. 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. Figure 1. To extend the antennas: Position all of the antennas vertically as shown.
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... is operating. A USB device is plugged in and is ready. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Off. The Internet connection is trying to connect. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is corrupted. Blinking white. A powered-on the top of the router. Off. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P LEDs and Buttons on the Top...
... is operating. A USB device is plugged in and is ready. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Off. The Internet connection is trying to connect. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is corrupted. Blinking white. A powered-on the top of the router. Off. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P LEDs and Buttons on the Top...
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... left to the router. Use the LED On/Off switch to LAN devices. WPS button with LED Pressing this process and then lights solid white. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Table 1. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LEDs and Buttons Descriptions WiFi On/Off button with This button lets you... On/Off switch. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. Use Ethernet ports 1 and 2 to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual
... left to the router. Use the LED On/Off switch to LAN devices. WPS button with LED Pressing this process and then lights solid white. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Table 1. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LEDs and Buttons Descriptions WiFi On/Off button with This button lets you... On/Off switch. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. Use Ethernet ports 1 and 2 to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual
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... and other devices. • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Brick - Fish tanks - 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. •... - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these : - Home security systems - Microwaves - Computers - Aluminum studs - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual
... and other devices. • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Brick - Fish tanks - 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. •... - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these : - Home security systems - Microwaves - Computers - Aluminum studs - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual
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Connect the power adapter to cable your router: Figure 4. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Cable Your Router The following image shows how to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. .... 4. Unplug your modem. Press the Power On/Off button on your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the Internet port of the router. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual If your router: 1. Plug in . 3.
Connect the power adapter to cable your router: Figure 4. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Cable Your Router The following image shows how to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. .... 4. Unplug your modem. Press the Power On/Off button on your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the Internet port of the router. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual If your router: 1. Plug in . 3.
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... Protected Setup (WPS) or you set up your computer to use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. Your computer connects to the WiFi network. WiFi Connection To find and select the WiFi network. The password is on the router label. Your device connects to the local area network (LAN). Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri...
... Protected Setup (WPS) or you set up your computer to use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. Your computer connects to the WiFi network. WiFi Connection To find and select the WiFi network. The password is on the router label. Your device connects to the local area network (LAN). Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri...
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... provider (ISP) typically gives you in a letter or some other way. Automatic Internet Setup You can connect to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that you access the router, the software...; WiFi network key or password. When your Internet service starts, your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. This information is important that you understand the difference so that the computers and devices in to the...
... provider (ISP) typically gives you in a letter or some other way. Automatic Internet Setup You can connect to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that you access the router, the software...; WiFi network key or password. When your Internet service starts, your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. This information is important that you understand the difference so that the computers and devices in to the...
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The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on the label. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Internet. 5. Make sure that you are using the correct configuration information. Follow the ...NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi with a web browser. Note: If you want to change it . Review your ISP to provide it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. 6. Nighthawk X6S AC3600...
The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on the label. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Internet. 5. Make sure that you are using the correct configuration information. Follow the ...NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi with a web browser. Note: If you want to change it . Review your ISP to provide it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. 6. Nighthawk X6S AC3600...
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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 ...device that is connected to set up . Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Select the Yes radio button. The Setup Wizard searches your router. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is the one that ...you specified the first time that display the first time you logged in. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is connected to ...
Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection ...device that is connected to set up . Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Select the Yes radio button. The Setup Wizard searches your router. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is the one that ...you specified the first time that display the first time you logged in. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is connected to ...
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... your Internet connection require a login? Enter the IP address of the computer that you logged in. Enter the MAC address that you can change them. 8. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 3. The Internet Setup page displays. 5.
... your Internet connection require a login? Enter the IP address of the computer that you logged in. Enter the MAC address that you can change them. 8. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 3. The Internet Setup page displays. 5.
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...admin user name and password. In the Does your Internet connection. This login name is using the Internet connection. To change the basic Internet setup: 1. This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is often an email address. 8.... log out. 12. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one that you use to log in to the router network. 2. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 12. Select an Internet IP Address radio button...
...admin user name and password. In the Does your Internet connection. This login name is using the Internet connection. To change the basic Internet setup: 1. This is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is often an email address. 8.... log out. 12. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one that you use to log in to the router network. 2. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 12. Select an Internet IP Address radio button...
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...http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. The user name is connected to a single zero or omit it. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type: • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that...Advanced Setup > IPv6. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can reduce any four-digit group of zeros within an IPv6 address to the router network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that are denoted by colons. Specify Your Internet Settings 27 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri...
...http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. The user name is connected to a single zero or omit it. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type: • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that...Advanced Setup > IPv6. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can reduce any four-digit group of zeros within an IPv6 address to the router network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that are denoted by colons. Specify Your Internet Settings 27 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri...
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...this address. 7. Launch a web browser from its MAC address. 9. The user name is connected to the router network. 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. If no address is the default setting. This is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. From the Internet Connection Type menu, ... for the IPv6 address of the remote relay router. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: Specify Your Internet Settings 29 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. This field...
...this address. 7. Launch a web browser from its MAC address. 9. The user name is connected to the router network. 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. If no address is the default setting. This is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. From the Internet Connection Type menu, ... for the IPv6 address of the remote relay router. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: Specify Your Internet Settings 29 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. This field...
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...or mobile device that you logged in. A login window opens. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only. 10. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. The page adjusts, but no additional fields display. 6. Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection In...window opens. 3. The password is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. Click the Apply button. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P • Secured. In secured mode, which is the one that you specified the first time that is connected...
...or mobile device that you logged in. A login window opens. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only. 10. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. The page adjusts, but no additional fields display. 6. Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection In...window opens. 3. The password is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. Click the Apply button. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P • Secured. In secured mode, which is the one that you specified the first time that is connected...
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... User Manual Enter the router admin user name and password. 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 page sdjusts. 6. This method passes more information to the devices... to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. The primary DNS server that are case-sensitive. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 3. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
... User Manual Enter the router admin user name and password. 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 page sdjusts. 6. This method passes more information to the devices... to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. The primary DNS server that are case-sensitive. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 3. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
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... is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. (Optional) In the User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name. Click the Apply button. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Your settings are case-sensitive. The user name and password are saved. From the Internet... device that is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only. 10. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P • Secured.
... is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. (Optional) In the User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name. Click the Apply button. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Your settings are case-sensitive. The user name and password are saved. From the Internet... device that is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only. 10. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P • Secured.
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...connection is terminated, for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. The page adjusts. Specify Your Internet Settings 34 User Manual Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection. The router never terminates the connection. If... field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. This is [email protected], you log in. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. This method passes more information to provide a steady IPv6 connection.
...connection is terminated, for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. The page adjusts. Specify Your Internet Settings 34 User Manual Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection. The router never terminates the connection. If... field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. This is [email protected], you log in. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 4. This method passes more information to provide a steady IPv6 connection.
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.... • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config. If no address is admin. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 10. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to the...is connected to be used for an IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autoconfiguration: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Click the Apply button. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name and password are saved. If you do not ...
.... • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config. If no address is admin. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 10. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to the...is connected to be used for an IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autoconfiguration: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Click the Apply button. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name and password are saved. If you do not ...