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... reliable connections • Circle®-Smart parental controls Support • 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from authorized reseller. †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Package Contents • Nighthawk® X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7850) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to set up personal FTP server • VPN support-secure remote access.
... reliable connections • Circle®-Smart parental controls Support • 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from authorized reseller. †Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Data Sheet | R7850 Nighthawk® X6-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Gigabit Router Package Contents • Nighthawk® X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7850) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to set up personal FTP server • VPN support-secure remote access.
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... storage devices through the Internet 79 Remotely access a USB device using ReadyCLOUD 80 Create a ReadyCLOUD account 80 Register your router with ReadyCLOUD 80 Chapter 8 Share a USB Printer Install the printer driver and cable the printer 83 Download the ReadySHARE printer utility 83 Install the ReadySHARE printer utility 83 Print using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 84 Chapter 9 Manage Network Settings View or change the WAN settings 87 Set up a default DMZ server 88 Change the Router's Device Name 89 Change the LAN...
... storage devices through the Internet 79 Remotely access a USB device using ReadyCLOUD 80 Create a ReadyCLOUD account 80 Register your router with ReadyCLOUD 80 Chapter 8 Share a USB Printer Install the printer driver and cable the printer 83 Download the ReadySHARE printer utility 83 Install the ReadySHARE printer utility 83 Print using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 84 Chapter 9 Manage Network Settings View or change the WAN settings 87 Set up a default DMZ server 88 Change the Router's Device Name 89 Change the LAN...
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... update the router 116 Manually upload firmware to the router 117 Change the admin password 118 Enable admin password recovery 118 Recover the admin password 119 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 120 Display the statistics of the Internet port 121 Check the Internet connection status 122 View and manage logs of router activity 123 View devices currently on the network 124 Monitor Internet traffic 124 Manage the router configuration file 126 Back up the settings 126 Erase the settings 126 Restore the settings 127 Remote access 128 Set up remote...
... update the router 116 Manually upload firmware to the router 117 Change the admin password 118 Enable admin password recovery 118 Recover the admin password 119 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 120 Display the statistics of the Internet port 121 Check the Internet connection status 122 View and manage logs of router activity 123 View devices currently on the network 124 Monitor Internet traffic 124 Manage the router configuration file 126 Back up the settings 126 Erase the settings 126 Restore the settings 127 Remote access 128 Set up remote...
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...iOS Device 139 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 139 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 140 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media............142 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 142 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 143 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 143 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..144 Chapter 12 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server 147 Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server 147 Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service 148 Edit a Port...
...iOS Device 139 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 139 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 140 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media............142 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 142 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 143 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 143 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..144 Chapter 12 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server 147 Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server 147 Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service 148 Edit a Port...
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...; WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Connect to the WiFi network. It is important that you understand the differences so that you can create one. • Router login. Your router is on your Internet service. This information is preset with an Ethernet cable), you need to your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. When you can connect to register your router and manage your router automatically, or you access...
...; WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Connect to the WiFi network. It is important that you understand the differences so that you can create one. • Router login. Your router is on your Internet service. This information is preset with an Ethernet cable), you need to your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. When you can connect to register your router and manage your router automatically, or you access...
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... automatically control router resources, such as port forwarding. 6. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > UPnP. Type the advertisement period in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. Legacy applications that do Optimize Performance 47 User Manual The default period is cleared, the router does not allow any device to receive the benefits of more network traffic. If you notice that port is still active for the advertisement is open...
... automatically control router resources, such as port forwarding. 6. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > UPnP. Type the advertisement period in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. Legacy applications that do Optimize Performance 47 User Manual The default period is cleared, the router does not allow any device to receive the benefits of more network traffic. If you notice that port is still active for the advertisement is open...
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... login and password might take up your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it is working. Set up your personal FTP server To set up to all computers on page 75. Get your personal account and use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it might not be secure. Make sure that your local area network (LAN). 5. Use Dynamic DNS to access the Internet. 3. To set up your NETGEAR...
... login and password might take up your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it is working. Set up your personal FTP server To set up to all computers on page 75. Get your personal account and use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it might not be secure. Make sure that your local area network (LAN). 5. Use Dynamic DNS to access the Internet. 3. To set up your NETGEAR...
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... get started link to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file to a router USB port. Follow the prompts to do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to use the NETGEAR USB Control Center, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadySHARE_USB_Printer.aspx. If you can print wirelessly from many devices link. 3. To download the utility: 1. Click the PRINT - To install the utility: 1. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Install...
... get started link to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file to a router USB port. Follow the prompts to do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to use the NETGEAR USB Control Center, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadySHARE_USB_Printer.aspx. If you can print wirelessly from many devices link. 3. To download the utility: 1. Click the PRINT - To install the utility: 1. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Install...
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...the router as a WiFi access point • Set up the router in bridge mode • Set up a bridge for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. 9 Manage Network Settings The router comes ready for a port group or VLAN tag group • Manage custom static routes • Enable or disable implicit beamforming 86 You can customize the router's network settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • View or change the WAN settings • Set up a default DMZ server • Change the Router's Device Name • Change the LAN TCP/IP settings • Specify the IP addresses...
...the router as a WiFi access point • Set up the router in bridge mode • Set up a bridge for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. 9 Manage Network Settings The router comes ready for a port group or VLAN tag group • Manage custom static routes • Enable or disable implicit beamforming 86 You can customize the router's network settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • View or change the WAN settings • Set up a default DMZ server • Change the Router's Device Name • Change the LAN TCP/IP settings • Specify the IP addresses...
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... Tri-Band WiFi Router View or change the WAN settings You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. Enter the router admin user name and password. The WAN Setup page displays. Change the MTU only if you logged in from the Internet but allows almost all Internet applications to work. • Disable IGMP Proxying. Launch a web browser from working. If...
... Tri-Band WiFi Router View or change the WAN settings You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. Enter the router admin user name and password. The WAN Setup page displays. Change the MTU only if you logged in from the Internet but allows almost all Internet applications to work. • Disable IGMP Proxying. Launch a web browser from working. If...
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... router, you logged in. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are disconnected when this change takes effect. 9. Manage Network Settings 91 User Manual The user name is the one that you can save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of the router. The assigned default gateway address is connected to the LAN. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup...
... router, you logged in. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are disconnected when this change takes effect. 9. Manage Network Settings 91 User Manual The user name is the one that you can save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of the router. The assigned default gateway address is connected to the LAN. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup...
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... first time that you clear this option effectively requires advanced network experience. Manage Network Settings 106 User Manual Use this setting if you leave this device (not recommended). If you logged in AP mode. Enter the router admin user name and password. A login window opens. 4. The Wireless AP page displays. 6. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. Your settings are case-sensitive. We recommend that is in . Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to an Ethernet port on...
... first time that you clear this option effectively requires advanced network experience. Manage Network Settings 106 User Manual Use this setting if you leave this device (not recommended). If you logged in AP mode. Enter the router admin user name and password. A login window opens. 4. The Wireless AP page displays. 6. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. Your settings are case-sensitive. We recommend that is in . Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to an Ethernet port on...
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... you logged in the Monthly limit field. 7. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to incoming traffic only. • Both Directions. Manage Your Router 125 User Manual The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router To monitor Internet traffic: 1. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is disconnected and disabled. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. Launch a web...
... you logged in the Monthly limit field. 7. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to incoming traffic only. • Both Directions. Manage Your Router 125 User Manual The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router To monitor Internet traffic: 1. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is disconnected and disabled. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. Launch a web...
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... reset it to the router network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is admin. A login window opens. 3. The user name is connected to the factory default settings. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. A copy of the current settings is the one that you specified the first time that you to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Click the Back Up button. 6. Manage the router configuration file The configuration settings...
... reset it to the router network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is admin. A login window opens. 3. The user name is connected to the factory default settings. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. A copy of the current settings is the one that you specified the first time that you to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Click the Back Up button. 6. Manage the router configuration file The configuration settings...
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... file. 6. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. For example, do not interrupt the reset. Restore the settings To restore configuration settings that is reset to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Click the Restore button. Manage Your Router 127 User Manual WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Enter the router admin user name and password...
... file. 6. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. For example, do not interrupt the reset. Restore the settings To restore configuration settings that is reset to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Click the Restore button. Manage Your Router 127 User Manual WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Enter the router admin user name and password...
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... password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1 (which is the same as www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is complete, the router restarts. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for daylight savings time check box. 7. When the reset is enabled. Select your time zone from the menu. 6. Use the Reset button CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you live in access point mode or bridge mode...
... password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1 (which is the same as www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is complete, the router restarts. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for daylight savings time check box. 7. When the reset is enabled. Select your time zone from the menu. 6. Use the Reset button CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you live in access point mode or bridge mode...
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..., the router restarts. The user name and password are connected to the router web interface, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Click the Erase button. The configuration is reset to the router network. 2. When the reset is admin. For example, if you configured in . To erase the settings: 1. Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is connected to factory default settings. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Wait...
..., the router restarts. The user name and password are connected to the router web interface, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Click the Erase button. The configuration is reset to the router network. 2. When the reset is admin. For example, if you configured in . To erase the settings: 1. Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is connected to factory default settings. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Wait...
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... AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network. To use the VPN feature, you must log in to the router and enable VPN, and you must specify the VPN service settings in the router before you specified the first time that never changes to your router. VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with a host name (sometimes called a client-to customize the service type and port, we recommend...
... AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network. To use the VPN feature, you must log in to the router and enable VPN, and you must specify the VPN service settings in the router before you specified the first time that never changes to your router. VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with a host name (sometimes called a client-to customize the service type and port, we recommend...
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... the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is first applied, verify that a hardware problem exists. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Some Internet service providers require you to use the LEDs on the front panel of the router for about two minutes, verify the following sequence of events occurs: 1. Check the following: • Make sure that the power adapter is lit. 2. This can view the MAC address...
... the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is first applied, verify that a hardware problem exists. Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Some Internet service providers require you to use the LEDs on the front panel of the router for about two minutes, verify the following sequence of events occurs: 1. Check the following: • Make sure that the power adapter is lit. 2. This can view the MAC address...
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Factory default settings Feature Default setting Router login User login URL www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address WAN MTU size Use default hardware address 1500 Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP Subnet mask 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to press and hold the Reset button on the back of a paper clip or a similar object to 192.168.1.254 Time zone Pacific time DHCP starting IP address 192.168...
Factory default settings Feature Default setting Router login User login URL www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address WAN MTU size Use default hardware address 1500 Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP Subnet mask 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to press and hold the Reset button on the back of a paper clip or a similar object to 192.168.1.254 Time zone Pacific time DHCP starting IP address 192.168...