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...as shown. 2. Connect the router to the Internet. The router's Power LED lights amber and then turns white when the router is lit. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit www.routerlogin.net. The Internet LED lights solid white when the router connects to a power source. Note: If ... modem, remove and replace the backup battery if it uses one, and then plug the modem back in. Follow the onscreen instructions. Quick Start Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R8000P Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) 1.
...as shown. 2. Connect the router to the Internet. The router's Power LED lights amber and then turns white when the router is lit. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit www.routerlogin.net. The Internet LED lights solid white when the router connects to a power source. Note: If ... modem, remove and replace the backup battery if it uses one, and then plug the modem back in. Follow the onscreen instructions. Quick Start Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R8000P Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) 1.
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router User Manual Model R8000P July 2017 202-11714-01 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router User Manual Model R8000P July 2017 202-11714-01 350 E.
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Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply...
Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply...
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Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls 39 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 40 Use Keywords ...
Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls 39 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 40 Use Keywords ...
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Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Chapter 6 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 73 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 73 Manually Upload Firmware ...
Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Chapter 6 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 73 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 73 Manually Upload Firmware ...
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Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet 100 Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD 100 Create a ReadyCLOUD Account 100 Register Your ... Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer 108 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 108 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 109 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 110 Chapter 11 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection 112 Specify VPN Service in the Router 112 Install...
Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet 100 Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD 100 Create a ReadyCLOUD Account 100 Register Your ... Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer 108 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 108 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 109 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 110 Chapter 11 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection 112 Specify VPN Service in the Router 112 Install...
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Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Sequence to Restart Your Network 132 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 132 WiFi Settings 132 Network Settings 132 Troubleshoot With the LEDs ...
Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Sequence to Restart Your Network 132 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 132 WiFi Settings 132 Network Settings 132 Troubleshoot With the LEDs ...
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Figure 2. Router LEDs and buttons Hardware Setup 9 Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents Top View The status LEDs, WiFi On/Off button, and WPS button are located on the top of the router. Figure 1.
Figure 2. Router LEDs and buttons Hardware Setup 9 Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents Top View The status LEDs, WiFi On/Off button, and WPS button are located on the top of the router. Figure 1.
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... Description • Solid white. The 5 GHz 1 WiFi radio is off . • Solid white. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is for the USB 2.0 port. • Solid white. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs are located on the top of the router. Table 1.
... Description • Solid white. The 5 GHz 1 WiFi radio is off . • Solid white. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is for the USB 2.0 port. • Solid white. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs are located on the top of the router. Table 1.
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... solid white. The port is enabled by default. Rear panel Viewed from left to the Off position, all the router's LEDs, including the LEDs on . Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Table 1.
... solid white. The port is enabled by default. Rear panel Viewed from left to the Off position, all the router's LEDs, including the LEDs on . Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Table 1.
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... and the Power LED blinks white, the router returns to your other devices operate, and within the operating range of your router. Ceiling fans - Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router • Reset button. To take full advantage of the 11ad advanced feature, your router must be placed within 20 feet and...
... and the Power LED blinks white, the router returns to your other devices operate, and within the operating range of your router. Ceiling fans - Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router • Reset button. To take full advantage of the 11ad advanced feature, your router must be placed within 20 feet and...
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.... • Other WiFi access points in and turn on your router and connect it to the wall jack for network access. Unplug your router: 1. Computers - Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router - Brick - To cable your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to a modem. Hardware Setup 13
.... • Other WiFi access points in and turn on your router and connect it to the wall jack for network access. Unplug your router: 1. Computers - Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router - Brick - To cable your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to a modem. Hardware Setup 13
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... LEDs, including the LEDs on the rear panel of the router to the network. 2. Press the Power On/Off button on the four active antennas. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in. 3.
... LEDs, including the LEDs on the rear panel of the router to the network. 2. Press the Power On/Off button on the four active antennas. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in. 3.
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All the LEDs, except the Power LED, are saved. This setting is enabled by default. • Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected. Your settings are turned off all LEDs except Power LED. Hardware Setup 15 Click the Apply button. Allows standard LED behavior. Blinking is disabled when data traffic is detected. • Turn off . 6. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router • Enable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected.
All the LEDs, except the Power LED, are saved. This setting is enabled by default. • Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected. Your settings are turned off all LEDs except Power LED. Hardware Setup 15 Click the Apply button. Allows standard LED behavior. Blinking is disabled when data traffic is detected. • Turn off . 6. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router • Enable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected.
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... end of the Ethernet cable an Ethernet port on the router. 4. To connect your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Connect to the Network You can connect to the router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you set up your...
... end of the Ethernet cable an Ethernet port on the router. 4. To connect your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Connect to the Network You can connect to the router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you set up your...
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...manually. The login that you can set up your router: 1. This information is powered on the router label. • Router login. NETGEAR genie runs on the label. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Network and Access the Router 18 Before you in ...or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; Make sure that your computer or WiFi device is preset with a web browser. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Types of Logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described here. Your router is connected to provide it...
...manually. The login that you can set up your router: 1. This information is powered on the router label. • Router login. NETGEAR genie runs on the label. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Network and Access the Router 18 Before you in ...or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; Make sure that your computer or WiFi device is preset with a web browser. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Types of Logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described here. Your router is connected to provide it...
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....net. Note You can use http://www.routerlogin.net. b. To log in this setting is uncommon), change settings for your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. Connect to the router: 1. Contact your ISP to verify that is... everything correctly. The router connects to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. Make sure that you want to start the installation process. 4. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router 3. Review your router and launch a web...
....net. Note You can use http://www.routerlogin.net. b. To log in this setting is uncommon), change settings for your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. Connect to the router: 1. Contact your ISP to verify that is... everything correctly. The router connects to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. Make sure that you want to start the installation process. 4. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router 3. Review your router and launch a web...
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... are case-sensitive. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is set to install your mobile device. 5. The page refreshes with NETGEAR. On your iOS or Android mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to your iOS or Android mobile device, go to... computer or WiFi device that you can easily install your router using the NETGEAR Up app: 1. To change . Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App With the NETGEAR Up app, you selected. For more information, see Cable Your Router on ...
... are case-sensitive. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is set to install your mobile device. 5. The page refreshes with NETGEAR. On your iOS or Android mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to your iOS or Android mobile device, go to... computer or WiFi device that you can easily install your router using the NETGEAR Up app: 1. To change . Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App With the NETGEAR Up app, you selected. For more information, see Cable Your Router on ...
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...to access the router: 1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Launch the genie app. The genie app dashboard page displays. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your home network. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Access the Router With... the NETGEAR genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your smartphone, tablet,...
...to access the router: 1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Launch the genie app. The genie app dashboard page displays. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your home network. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Access the Router With... the NETGEAR genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your smartphone, tablet,...
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... page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23). 6. The default password is admin. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. The default password is admin. When... Internet Connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. 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.
... page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23). 6. The default password is admin. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. The default password is admin. When... Internet Connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. 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.