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... AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R8000P Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) 1. Position the Antennas 90° 90° For the best WiFi performance, position the antennas as shown. 2. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the yellow Internet ...port on the router label for the password. Look on the router. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit www.routerlogin.net. Follow the onscreen instructions. Restart Your Modem...
... AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R8000P Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) 1. Position the Antennas 90° 90° For the best WiFi performance, position the antennas as shown. 2. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the yellow Internet ...port on the router label for the password. Look on the router. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit www.routerlogin.net. Follow the onscreen instructions. Restart Your Modem...
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... router. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. ReadyCLOUD®. Internet Router Modem Ethernet cable Power adapter Computer NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland Get Free Apps...
... router. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. ReadyCLOUD®. Internet Router Modem Ethernet cable Power adapter Computer NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland Get Free Apps...
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... Change the Language 20 Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App 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 That Uses a Login 24 Specify IPv6 Internet Connections 25 Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses 26...
... Change the Language 20 Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App 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 That Uses a Login 24 Specify IPv6 Internet Connections 25 Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses 26...
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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Chapter 6 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 73 Check ... 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...Storage Device 94 Chapter 8 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS 96 Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet 96 Your Personal FTP Server 97 Set Up Your Personal FTP Server 97 Set ...
Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Chapter 6 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 73 Check ... 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...Storage Device 94 Chapter 8 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS 96 Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet 96 Your Personal FTP Server 97 Set Up Your Personal FTP Server 97 Set ...
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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 Router With ReadyCLOUD 100 Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server ... 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 Router With ReadyCLOUD 100 Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server ... 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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... 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 132 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On 133 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 133 LEDs Never Turn Off 133 Internet ... Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 133 WiFi LED Is Off 134 You Cannot Log In to the Router 134 You Cannot Access the Internet 134 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 136 Changes Are Not Saved 136 Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity 136 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 137 Test the LAN Path...
... 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 132 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On 133 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 133 LEDs Never Turn Off 133 Internet ... Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 133 WiFi LED Is Off 134 You Cannot Log In to the Router 134 You Cannot Access the Internet 134 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 136 Changes Are Not Saved 136 Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity 136 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 137 Test the LAN Path...
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...Solid white. The USB 2.0 LED is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. Power is now safe to the router. • 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. The router is... and it is not supplied to remove the attached USB device. The 5 GHz 1 WiFi radio is trying to connect. • Off. LED descriptions LED Power Internet 2.4 GHz WiFi 5 GHz 1 WiFi 5 GHz 2 WiFi USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port Description • Solid white. A USB device is plugged in and is off . • Solid...
...Solid white. The USB 2.0 LED is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. Power is now safe to the router. • 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. The router is... and it is not supplied to remove the attached USB device. The 5 GHz 1 WiFi radio is trying to connect. • Off. LED descriptions LED Power Internet 2.4 GHz WiFi 5 GHz 1 WiFi 5 GHz 2 WiFi USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port Description • Solid white. A USB device is plugged in and is off . • Solid...
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Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router - Fish tanks - Mirrors - Brick - Microwaves - Aluminum studs - If your router: 1. Hardware Setup 13 Solid metal door - To cable your modem uses a ... routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to a modem. Unplug your Internet service. Plug in and around your home might limit the range of your router's signal. Cable Your Router Power on your router and connect it...
Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router - Fish tanks - Mirrors - Brick - Microwaves - Aluminum studs - If your router: 1. Hardware Setup 13 Solid metal door - To cable your modem uses a ... routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to a modem. Unplug your Internet service. Plug in and around your home might limit the range of your router's signal. Cable Your Router Power on your router and connect it...
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... Blinking or Turn Off LEDs Log in the address field. The user name is password. Select an LED control setting: Hardware Setup 14 Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router If your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Connect your modem to disable or enable LED blinking. Turn... switch on the rear panel of the router. The LED Control Settings page displays. 5. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to the Internet port of the router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Turn the LEDs On or Off or Disable LED Blinking You can turn...
... Blinking or Turn Off LEDs Log in the address field. The user name is password. Select an LED control setting: Hardware Setup 14 Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router If your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Connect your modem to disable or enable LED blinking. Turn... switch on the rear panel of the router. The LED Control Settings page displays. 5. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to the Internet port of the router. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Turn the LEDs On or Off or Disable LED Blinking You can turn...
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Allows standard LED behavior. All the LEDs, except the Power LED, are saved. Your settings are turned off all LEDs except Power LED. This setting is enabled by default. • Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected. Click the Apply button. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router • Enable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected. Hardware Setup 15 Blinking is disabled when data traffic is detected. • Turn off . 6.
Allows standard LED behavior. All the LEDs, except the Power LED, are saved. Your settings are turned off all LEDs except Power LED. This setting is enabled by default. • Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected. Click the Apply button. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router • Enable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected. Hardware Setup 15 Blinking is disabled when data traffic is detected. • Turn off . 6.
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... are associated with the router: • ISP login. Your service provider gave you logs you in. NETGEAR genie runs on . 2. Make sure that you can connect to access the Internet. If you all the information needed to connect to view or change the router's WiFi settings, use ...), you might need to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Several types of logins serve different purposes. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Types of Logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described here. Installation and basic setup takes about ...
... are associated with the router: • ISP login. Your service provider gave you logs you in. NETGEAR genie runs on . 2. Make sure that you can connect to access the Internet. If you all the information needed to connect to view or change the router's WiFi settings, use ...), you might need to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Several types of logins serve different purposes. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Types of Logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described here. Installation and basic setup takes about ...
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...your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Read You Cannot Access the Internet ...on whether you accessed the router before: • The first time you set up the Internet.... The user name is password. Connect to the Internet. 5. The router connects to the Network and Access... Router When you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in... the Internet Connection page displays. • If you first...
...your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Read You Cannot Access the Internet ...on whether you accessed the router before: • The first time you set up the Internet.... The user name is password. Connect to the Internet. 5. The router connects to the Network and Access... Router When you already set up the Internet connection, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in... the Internet Connection page displays. • If you first...
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... download the app. 3. For more information, see Cable Your Router on the router label. 4. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. A login window opens. 3. Cable your router and connect to the app store, search for iOS and... the instructions that you can easily install your router with the language that display on your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the Internet. The page refreshes with NETGEAR. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to install your router. The...
... download the app. 3. For more information, see Cable Your Router on the router label. 4. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. A login window opens. 3. Cable your router and connect to the app store, search for iOS and... the instructions that you can easily install your router with the language that display on your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the Internet. The page refreshes with NETGEAR. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to install your router. The...
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Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. The genie app can help you with the following: • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. Launch ...the genie app. The genie app dashboard page displays. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your home network. Connect to access the router: 1. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Access the Router With the NETGEAR...
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. The genie app can help you with the following: • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. Launch ...the genie app. The genie app dashboard page displays. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your home network. Connect to access the router: 1. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Access the Router With the NETGEAR...
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You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. Specify Your Internet Settings 3 Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 23 • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23 • Specify IPv6 Internet Connections on page 25 • Change the MTU Size on page 35 22
You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. Specify Your Internet Settings 3 Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 23 • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23 • Specify IPv6 Internet Connections on page 25 • Change the MTU Size on page 35 22
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... mobile device that is connected to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. The user name and password are case-sensitive. When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to the network. 2. Enter the router...The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your Internet configuration. The user name is admin. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view...
... mobile device that is connected to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. The user name and password are case-sensitive. When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to the network. 2. Enter the router...The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your Internet configuration. The user name is admin. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view...
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... assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. The gateway is admin. Your settings are case-sensitive. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that your Internet connection require a login? The user name and password are saved. 12. For the other sections on page 134. If... the Apply button. The default password is available, enter it in the Account Name section and enter the account name. 7. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router 4. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you can change the basic...
... assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. The gateway is admin. Your settings are case-sensitive. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that your Internet connection require a login? The user name and password are saved. 12. For the other sections on page 134. If... the Apply button. The default password is available, enter it in the Account Name section and enter the account name. 7. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router 4. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you can change the basic...
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... address. 8. If you know that your ISP gave you use . 15. Enter the MAC address that your ISP assigned. Your settings are now using the Internet connection. Your ISP uses DHCP to your ISP's primary DNS server. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. ... captures and uses the MAC address of 0 (zero) means never log out. 12. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. Click the Apply button. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router 4. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11.
... address. 8. If you know that your ISP gave you use . 15. Enter the MAC address that your ISP assigned. Your settings are now using the Internet connection. Your ISP uses DHCP to your ISP's primary DNS server. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. ... captures and uses the MAC address of 0 (zero) means never log out. 12. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. Click the Apply button. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router 4. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11.
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...is IPv6, select Auto Config. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. For more information about IPv6 Internet connection, see the following errors invalidate an IPv6 address: • More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets • More than four hexadecimal... omit it. The following sections: • Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 34 6. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router To set up an IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can reduce any four-digit group of hexadecimal quartets that...
...is IPv6, select Auto Config. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. For more information about IPv6 Internet connection, see the following errors invalidate an IPv6 address: • More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets • More than four hexadecimal... omit it. The following sections: • Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 34 6. Nighthawk X6S AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router To set up an IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can reduce any four-digit group of hexadecimal quartets that...
