Installation Guide
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...Support Thank you for purchasing this QR code: For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Quick Start Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Model R7500 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA October 2014 Package Contents The box ... change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. Installation Video To view the Nighthawk installation video, visit http://www.netgear.com/R7500_vid1 or use only the official NETGEAR support resources. NETGEAR recommends that you can get the user manual online at https://my.netgear.com. and/or its subsidiaries ...
...Support Thank you for purchasing this QR code: For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Quick Start Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Model R7500 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA October 2014 Package Contents The box ... change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. Installation Video To view the Nighthawk installation video, visit http://www.netgear.com/R7500_vid1 or use only the official NETGEAR support resources. NETGEAR recommends that you can get the user manual online at https://my.netgear.com. and/or its subsidiaries ...
Product Data Sheet
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...backup software for Windows® computers automatically safeguards your files and the built-in your home network with NETGEAR genie® GAMING INTENSIFY YOUR GAME PLAY & REDUCE LAG Nighthawk X4 offers extreme WiFi speed for smoother streaming. Dynamic QoS prioritizes your stored media on TVs & ...3.0 ports and one eSATA port offer faster access to stream multiple HD videos at the same time. Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Performance & Use Data Sheet R7500 1.4GHz Dual Core Processor Network Storage Ready Twin USB 3.0 + eSATA • AC2350 WiFi - up...
...backup software for Windows® computers automatically safeguards your files and the built-in your home network with NETGEAR genie® GAMING INTENSIFY YOUR GAME PLAY & REDUCE LAG Nighthawk X4 offers extreme WiFi speed for smoother streaming. Dynamic QoS prioritizes your stored media on TVs & ...3.0 ports and one eSATA port offer faster access to stream multiple HD videos at the same time. Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Performance & Use Data Sheet R7500 1.4GHz Dual Core Processor Network Storage Ready Twin USB 3.0 + eSATA • AC2350 WiFi - up...
Product Data Sheet
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Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Quad-Stream X4 Architecture Data Sheet R7500 The next wave of 2.33Gbps. Introducing the Nighthawk X4 AC2350 WiFi Router with Quad-Stream X4 Architecture, delivering the single fastest WiFi connection, up to 1.73Gbps, and a combined speed of WiFi is here. WiFi's Top Speed Just Got Faster! 4 WiFi streams (4x4) combine for up to 1.73Gbps 802.11ac speed Nighthawk X4 AC2350 WiFi Router 433Mbps 433Mbps 433Mbps 433Mbps 200Mbps 200Mbps 200Mbps 5GHz Band 1.73Gbps WiFi Speed 2.4GHz Band 600Mbps WiFi Speed PAGE 2 OF 7
Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Quad-Stream X4 Architecture Data Sheet R7500 The next wave of 2.33Gbps. Introducing the Nighthawk X4 AC2350 WiFi Router with Quad-Stream X4 Architecture, delivering the single fastest WiFi connection, up to 1.73Gbps, and a combined speed of WiFi is here. WiFi's Top Speed Just Got Faster! 4 WiFi streams (4x4) combine for up to 1.73Gbps 802.11ac speed Nighthawk X4 AC2350 WiFi Router 433Mbps 433Mbps 433Mbps 433Mbps 200Mbps 200Mbps 200Mbps 5GHz Band 1.73Gbps WiFi Speed 2.4GHz Band 600Mbps WiFi Speed PAGE 2 OF 7
Product Data Sheet
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...large homes ANTENNAS-High-powered amplifiers & four high-performance external antennas BEAMFORMING+-Boosts speed, reliability, & range of WiFi connections Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun & easy, anything from accessing stored data, media, photos & music to create FTP server PAGE ...-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for gaming, video streaming or surfing. Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Speed Data Sheet R7500 Get the fastest WiFi currently available & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for...
...large homes ANTENNAS-High-powered amplifiers & four high-performance external antennas BEAMFORMING+-Boosts speed, reliability, & range of WiFi connections Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun & easy, anything from accessing stored data, media, photos & music to create FTP server PAGE ...-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for gaming, video streaming or surfing. Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Speed Data Sheet R7500 Get the fastest WiFi currently available & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for...
Product Data Sheet
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...network to more reliable WiFi connectivity. NETGEAR wants to your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you covered. Whether it's ... safe while online. SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to monitor, control & repair your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT... than lost connections! With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you stay that way! Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual ...
...network to more reliable WiFi connectivity. NETGEAR wants to your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you covered. Whether it's ... safe while online. SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to monitor, control & repair your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT... than lost connections! With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you stay that way! Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual ...
Product Data Sheet
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Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Data Sheet R7500 Beamforming+-For More Reliable Connections Unlike typical WiFi routers that is locked in even when the device is almost effortless - Installation is moved around the ... network across various devices 40% faster than normal file transfers • For PC, Mac®, iPhone®, iPad®, & Android™ devices PAGE 5 OF 7 With NETGEAR genie you can directly beam the WiFi signal to your home network • Turbo-Transfer-Quickly transfer files within your network • EZ Mobile Connect...
Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Data Sheet R7500 Beamforming+-For More Reliable Connections Unlike typical WiFi routers that is locked in even when the device is almost effortless - Installation is moved around the ... network across various devices 40% faster than normal file transfers • For PC, Mac®, iPhone®, iPad®, & Android™ devices PAGE 5 OF 7 With NETGEAR genie you can directly beam the WiFi signal to your home network • Turbo-Transfer-Quickly transfer files within your network • EZ Mobile Connect...
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Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Connection Diagram Data Sheet R7500 WiFi On/O Push 'N' Connect with WPS LED eSATA port On/O Gigabit Ethernet Internet USB 3.0 ports PAGE 6 OF 7
Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Connection Diagram Data Sheet R7500 WiFi On/O Push 'N' Connect with WPS LED eSATA port On/O Gigabit Ethernet Internet USB 3.0 ports PAGE 6 OF 7
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... are trademarks of their respective holder(s). NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE and NETGEAR genie are or identification purposes only and may be trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Data Sheet R7500 Package Contents • Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router (R7500) • Four (4) detachable antennas • Ethernet...
... are trademarks of their respective holder(s). NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE and NETGEAR genie are or identification purposes only and may be trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Nighthawk™ X4-AC2350 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Data Sheet R7500 Package Contents • Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router (R7500) • Four (4) detachable antennas • Ethernet...
User Manual
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Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Model R7500 User Manual November 2014 202-11384-04 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Model R7500 User Manual November 2014 202-11384-04 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
User Manual
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... subject to register your product through the NETGEAR website. See the regulatory compliance document before you for selecting NETGEAR products. NETGEAR recommends registering your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank...
... subject to register your product through the NETGEAR website. See the regulatory compliance document before you for selecting NETGEAR products. NETGEAR recommends registering your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank...
User Manual
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Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 4 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management 41 Enable Dynamic QoS 41 Enable or Disable the ...
Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 4 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management 41 Enable Dynamic QoS 41 Enable or Disable the ...
User Manual
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Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account 80 Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created 81 Change the Dynamic DNS Settings ... Utility 92 Use the Shared Printer 93 View or Change the Status of a Printer 94 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 95 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 96 Chapter 10 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 99 Change the admin Password 100 Recover the admin Password 100...
Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account 80 Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created 81 Change the Dynamic DNS Settings ... Utility 92 Use the Shared Printer 93 View or Change the Status of a Printer 94 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 95 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 96 Chapter 10 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 99 Change the admin Password 100 Recover the admin Password 100...
User Manual
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Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router 121 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses 122 Reserve an IP Address 122 ...
Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router 121 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses 122 Reserve an IP Address 122 ...
User Manual
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Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Check Ethernet Cable Connections 158 Wireless Settings 158 Network Settings 158 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 159 Standard LED Behavior When ...
Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Check Ethernet Cable Connections 158 Wireless Settings 158 Network Settings 158 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 159 Standard LED Behavior When ...
User Manual
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... is ideal for homes with AirPlay-compatible devices from gaming and streaming. Nighthawk X4 also provides fast central storage, backup, and streaming to every device in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 8 Sharing content across your music with a high volume of ...2.33 Gbps. • 600 Mbps WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz band • 1.73 Gbps on the application and the device, and automatically performs cloud updates to Nighthawk X4.
... is ideal for homes with AirPlay-compatible devices from gaming and streaming. Nighthawk X4 also provides fast central storage, backup, and streaming to every device in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 8 Sharing content across your music with a high volume of ...2.33 Gbps. • 600 Mbps WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz band • 1.73 Gbps on the application and the device, and automatically performs cloud updates to Nighthawk X4.
User Manual
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Package contents Top View The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router. Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the following items. AC2350Smart WiFi Router Ethernet cable Antennas (4) Power adapter Figure 1. Router LEDs and buttons Hardware Setup 9 LEDs WiFi On/Off button WPS button Figure 2.
Package contents Top View The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router. Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the following items. AC2350Smart WiFi Router Ethernet cable Antennas (4) Power adapter Figure 1. Router LEDs and buttons Hardware Setup 9 LEDs WiFi On/Off button WPS button Figure 2.
User Manual
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... turn the LEDs on the top of the router on . An eSATA device is plugged in and is now safe to the modem. • Off. Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Table 1. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. See Turn the LEDs On or Off...
... turn the LEDs on the top of the router on . An eSATA device is plugged in and is now safe to the modem. • Off. Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Table 1. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. See Turn the LEDs On or Off...
User Manual
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... the Reset button restores the factory settings. LED On/Off switch Reset button Gigabit Ethernet Internet Power Power LAN ports 1-4 port connector On/Off Figure 3. Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the Off position.
... the Reset button restores the factory settings. LED On/Off switch Reset button Gigabit Ethernet Internet Power Power LAN ports 1-4 port connector On/Off Figure 3. Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the Off position.
User Manual
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Attach the antennas on the left panel. USB Ports on the Left Panel Two 3.0 USB ports are located on the threaded antenna posts. 4. Figure 4. Align the antennas with the labels on the router. 3. NETGEAR recommends that you position all of the antennas vertically, as shown. To determine where to attach the antennas, match the labels on the antennas with the antenna posts on the router. 2. USB ports Hardware Setup 12 Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Attach the Antennas To attach the antennas: 1.
Attach the antennas on the left panel. USB Ports on the Left Panel Two 3.0 USB ports are located on the threaded antenna posts. 4. Figure 4. Align the antennas with the labels on the router. 3. NETGEAR recommends that you position all of the antennas vertically, as shown. To determine where to attach the antennas, match the labels on the antennas with the antenna posts on the router. 2. USB ports Hardware Setup 12 Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router Attach the Antennas To attach the antennas: 1.
User Manual
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Figure 5. Hardware Setup 13 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router eSATA Port on the Right Panel An eSATA port is located on the side of the router as shown. eSATA port Connect an eSATA Device To connect an eSATA device: Use an eSATA cable to connect your device to the eSATA port on the right panel.
Figure 5. Hardware Setup 13 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router eSATA Port on the Right Panel An eSATA port is located on the side of the router as shown. eSATA port Connect an eSATA Device To connect an eSATA device: Use an eSATA cable to connect your device to the eSATA port on the right panel.