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... Your Router 12 Cable Your Router 13 Turn the LEDs On or Off or Disable LED Blinking 14 Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch 14 Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs 14 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the Network 17 Wired Connection 17 WiFi Connection 17 WiFi 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 19 Install the Router With the NETGEAR...
... Your Router 12 Cable Your Router 13 Turn the LEDs On or Off or Disable LED Blinking 14 Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch 14 Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs 14 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the Network 17 Wired Connection 17 WiFi Connection 17 WiFi 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 19 Install the Router With the NETGEAR...
User Manual
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... Network 40 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites 41 Block Services From the Internet 42 Delete Keywords From the Blocked List 43 Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer 43 Manage Network Access Control Lists 44 Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services 44 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications 45 Chapter 5 Network Settings View or Change WAN Settings 48 Set Up a Default DMZ Server 49 Change the Router's Device Name 49 Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings 50 Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns 51 Disable the DHCP Server...
... Network 40 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites 41 Block Services From the Internet 42 Delete Keywords From the Blocked List 43 Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer 43 Manage Network Access Control Lists 44 Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services 44 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications 45 Chapter 5 Network Settings View or Change WAN Settings 48 Set Up a Default DMZ Server 49 Change the Router's Device Name 49 Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings 50 Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns 51 Disable the DHCP Server...
User Manual
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...Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 74 Change the admin Password and Enable Password Recovery 74 Set Up admin Password Recovery 75 Recover the admin Password 76 View Router Status 76 Display Internet Port Statistics 77 Check the Internet Connection Status 78 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 78 View Devices Currently on the Network 79 Monitor Internet Traffictraffic metering 80 Manage the Router Configuration File 81 Back Up Settings 81 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 81 Restore Configuration Settings 82 Remote Access...82 Set Up Remote Management 83 Use Remote...
...Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 74 Change the admin Password and Enable Password Recovery 74 Set Up admin Password Recovery 75 Recover the admin Password 76 View Router Status 76 Display Internet Port Statistics 77 Check the Internet Connection Status 78 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 78 View Devices Currently on the Network 79 Monitor Internet Traffictraffic metering 80 Manage the Router Configuration File 81 Back Up Settings 81 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 81 Restore Configuration Settings 82 Remote Access...82 Set Up Remote Management 83 Use Remote...
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... iOS Device 116 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 117 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 118 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media 120 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 120 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 121 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 121 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home 122 Chapter 12 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Port Forwarding to a Local Server 124 Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server 124 Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service 125 Edit a Port Forwarding...
... iOS Device 116 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 117 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 118 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media 120 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 120 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 121 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 121 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home 122 Chapter 12 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Port Forwarding to a Local Server 124 Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server 124 Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service 125 Edit a Port Forwarding...
User Manual
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... the network (either with WiFi or with the preset security settings listed on the label. For DSL service, you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Make sure that the router is important that you cannot find this login information in a letter or some other way. It is powered on your router automatically logs you start an Internet...
... the network (either with WiFi or with the preset security settings listed on the label. For DSL service, you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Make sure that the router is important that you cannot find this login information in a letter or some other way. It is powered on your router automatically logs you start an Internet...
User Manual
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... IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you want to assign your ISP requires specific servers, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Specify Your Internet Settings 31 If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 9. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: • Secured. A login window opens. 3. If no address is connected to display the...
... IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you want to assign your ISP requires specific servers, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Specify Your Internet Settings 31 If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 9. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: • Secured. A login window opens. 3. If no address is connected to display the...
User Manual
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..., point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from the Internet. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. See Set Up a Default DMZ Server on the LAN from attacks from a computer or mobile device that it makes the firewall security less effective. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to its WAN (Internet) port. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router View or Change WAN Settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for PPPoE connections. DoS protection protects your voice...
..., point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from the Internet. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. See Set Up a Default DMZ Server on the LAN from attacks from a computer or mobile device that it makes the firewall security less effective. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to its WAN (Internet) port. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router View or Change WAN Settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for PPPoE connections. DoS protection protects your voice...
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... the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Your settings are case-sensitive. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is connected to the network. 2. Instead of discarding this traffic, you are incompatible with them, but other computers on your network. The default password is admin. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Click the Apply button. To change the router's device name: 1. WARNING: DMZ servers pose a security risk. The user...
... the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Your settings are case-sensitive. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is connected to the network. 2. Instead of discarding this traffic, you are incompatible with them, but other computers on your network. The default password is admin. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Click the Apply button. To change the router's device name: 1. WARNING: DMZ servers pose a security risk. The user...
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...; Gateway IP address (the router's LAN IP address) • DNS server IP address (the router's LAN IP address) Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router By default, the router acts as DHCP Server check box. 6. b. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of IP addresses that is connected to all your network as the router. Click the Apply button. The user name is password. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number...
...; Gateway IP address (the router's LAN IP address) • DNS server IP address (the router's LAN IP address) Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router By default, the router acts as DHCP Server check box. 6. b. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of IP addresses that is connected to all your network as the router. Click the Apply button. The user name is password. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number...
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... gateways in your network, NETGEAR recommends that are connected to the router's Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for WiFi client access. 8. To configure a port group and enable the bridge: 1. The user name is in AP mode. Select the Enable AP Mode check box. The other router or gateway and use different WiFi settings on how to the network. 2. Note To avoid interference with a port group prevents packets that you use this device (not recommended). Launch a web...
... gateways in your network, NETGEAR recommends that are connected to the router's Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for WiFi client access. 8. To configure a port group and enable the bridge: 1. The user name is in AP mode. Select the Enable AP Mode check box. The other router or gateway and use different WiFi settings on how to the network. 2. Note To avoid interference with a port group prevents packets that you use this device (not recommended). Launch a web...
User Manual
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... gateway, and a second static route was created to access a device on your local network for connecting to the company where you try to your network. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router 3. The default password is an example: Network Settings 65 Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box: • If your device is 134.177.0.0. Your settings are case-sensitive. Select the By bridge group radio button. With this case you are employed. The user...
... gateway, and a second static route was created to access a device on your local network for connecting to the company where you try to your network. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router 3. The default password is an example: Network Settings 65 Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box: • If your device is 134.177.0.0. Your settings are case-sensitive. Select the By bridge group radio button. With this case you are employed. The user...
User Manual
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... of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: • Select the Traffic volume control by field. 8. You can set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. Enter the router user name and password. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 9. By default...
... of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: • Select the Traffic volume control by field. 8. You can set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. Enter the router user name and password. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 9. By default...
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... restored. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. Click the Restore button. The file is connected to 30 characters. Manage Your Network 82 Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field. Enter the router user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. You must know the router's WAN IP address to the router and the router reboots. It can access your router over the Internet to view or change the password for the user name admin to a secure password...
... restored. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. Click the Restore button. The file is connected to 30 characters. Manage Your Network 82 Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field. Enter the router user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. You must know the router's WAN IP address to the router and the router reboots. It can access your router over the Internet to view or change the password for the user name admin to a secure password...
User Manual
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... network (LAN). 5. By default, the USB storage device is working. Get your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. It cannot connect to a different router to all computers on page 97. 2. When you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it might not be secure. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Your Personal FTP Server With your customized free...
... network (LAN). 5. By default, the USB storage device is working. Get your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. It cannot connect to a different router to all computers on page 97. 2. When you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it might not be secure. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Your Personal FTP Server With your customized free...
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... Sign In button. If you router supports ReadyCLOUD. 2. The router is available to a USB port on your local area network (LAN). 3. The default password is admin. The ReadyCLOUD page displays. 7. Visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27323/ and check to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet 101 The BASIC Home page displays. 6. Note If therouter's Internet connection mode is required for sharing. This change is set to...
... Sign In button. If you router supports ReadyCLOUD. 2. The router is available to a USB port on your local area network (LAN). 3. The default password is admin. The ReadyCLOUD page displays. 7. Visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27323/ and check to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet 101 The BASIC Home page displays. 6. Note If therouter's Internet connection mode is required for sharing. This change is set to...
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... your Windows or Mac computer, launch iTunes. 10. Enter the router user name and password. The Meda Server (Settings) page displays. 7. On your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it might take up therouter's iTunes server to play music on your local area network (LAN). 3. The user name is connected to your router with iTunes on any AirPlay devices, such as a Media Server 104 Select the Enable iTunes Server (Music Only) check...
... your Windows or Mac computer, launch iTunes. 10. Enter the router user name and password. The Meda Server (Settings) page displays. 7. On your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it might take up therouter's iTunes server to play music on your local area network (LAN). 3. The user name is connected to your router with iTunes on any AirPlay devices, such as a Media Server 104 Select the Enable iTunes Server (Music Only) check...
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... password. The user name is the gateway. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that is password. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The default password is connected to Access Your Network 112 To use a DDNS service, register for an account with your network. Figure 6.VPN provides a secure tunnel between your Internet account, the VPN can use a VPN connection. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN...
... password. The user name is the gateway. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that is password. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The default password is connected to Access Your Network 112 To use a DDNS service, register for an account with your network. Figure 6.VPN provides a secure tunnel between your Internet account, the VPN can use a VPN connection. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN...
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... the modem. 2. If one or more powered-on computers are connected to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Wait two minutes. 4. Turn off the router. 3. Troubleshoot With the LEDs By default, the router is to configure each WiFi computer's MAC address to the router's access list. Wired computers and computers that the Ethernet cables are turned on the same network as the router. Check Ethernet Cable Connections If your network, follow this is set up an access list on the Advanced Wireless Settings...
... the modem. 2. If one or more powered-on computers are connected to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Wait two minutes. 4. Turn off the router. 3. Troubleshoot With the LEDs By default, the router is to configure each WiFi computer's MAC address to the router's access list. Wired computers and computers that the Ethernet cables are turned on the same network as the router. Check Ethernet Cable Connections If your network, follow this is set up an access list on the Advanced Wireless Settings...
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... the router to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you are using the correct cable. When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is lit unless you turned off . You can happen if a firmware upgrade is turned on power to the connected modem or computer. • Be sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this indicates a fault within the router. If the error persists, a hardware problem...
... the router to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you are using the correct cable. When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is lit unless you turned off . You can happen if a firmware upgrade is turned on power to the connected modem or computer. • Be sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this indicates a fault within the router. If the error persists, a hardware problem...
Product Data Sheet
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...10/100/1000Mbps-(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports Key Features • MU-MIMO-Simultaneous streaming of your connected devices. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with simple voice commands • Nighthawk App-Easily set up personal FTP server • VPN support-Secure remote access. Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation • Two (2) USB ports: 1 USB 3.0 & 1 USB 2.0 port • IPv6 support (Internet Protocol Version 6) • On/Off LED light switch • Automatic firmware update delivers latest security patches to the...
...10/100/1000Mbps-(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports Key Features • MU-MIMO-Simultaneous streaming of your connected devices. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with simple voice commands • Nighthawk App-Easily set up personal FTP server • VPN support-Secure remote access. Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation • Two (2) USB ports: 1 USB 3.0 & 1 USB 2.0 port • IPv6 support (Internet Protocol Version 6) • On/Off LED light switch • Automatic firmware update delivers latest security patches to the...