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... NETGEAR Community Forum. more reliable connections • Automatic firmware update delivers latest security patches to the router • Dynamic QoS intelligently prioritizes video streaming & gaming • Multi-Gig Internet Support allows you to aggregate two gigabit Ethernet ports to get more information. Circle® includes the Free Basic Plan. Mac, Mac OS, and the Mac logo are for multiple devices‡ • Smart Connect-same WiFi network name on Mobile devices • Guest network access...
... NETGEAR Community Forum. more reliable connections • Automatic firmware update delivers latest security patches to the router • Dynamic QoS intelligently prioritizes video streaming & gaming • Multi-Gig Internet Support allows you to aggregate two gigabit Ethernet ports to get more information. Circle® includes the Free Basic Plan. Mac, Mac OS, and the Mac logo are for multiple devices‡ • Smart Connect-same WiFi network name on Mobile devices • Guest network access...
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... Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 95 Change the admin Password 96 Enable admin Password Recovery 96 Recover the admin Password 97 View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings 98 Display Internet Port Statistics 99 Check the Internet Connection Status 100 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 101 View Devices Currently on the Network 102 Monitor Internet Traffic 102 Manage the Router Configuration File 104 Back Up Settings 104 Erase the Settings 104 Restore Configuration Settings 105 Remote Access 106 Set Up Remote Management 106 Use Remote Access...
... Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 95 Change the admin Password 96 Enable admin Password Recovery 96 Recover the admin Password 97 View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings 98 Display Internet Port Statistics 99 Check the Internet Connection Status 100 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 101 View Devices Currently on the Network 102 Monitor Internet Traffic 102 Manage the Router Configuration File 104 Back Up Settings 104 Erase the Settings 104 Restore Configuration Settings 105 Remote Access 106 Set Up Remote Management 106 Use Remote Access...
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... Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac...115 Back Up Windows-Based Computers With ReadySHARE Vault..116 Enable FTP Access Within Your Network 116 View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device 117 Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device 118 Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device 119 Manage the ReadyDLNA Media Server 121 Safely Remove a USB Storage Device 121 Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet Set...
... Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac...115 Back Up Windows-Based Computers With ReadySHARE Vault..116 Enable FTP Access Within Your Network 116 View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device 117 Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device 118 Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device 119 Manage the ReadyDLNA Media Server 121 Safely Remove a USB Storage Device 121 Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet Set...
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... Model R7960P Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 141 Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device 142 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 142 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 143 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media............145 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 145 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 146 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 146 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..147 Chapter 12 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server 150 Set...
... Model R7960P Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 141 Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device 142 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 142 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 143 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media............145 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 145 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 146 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 146 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..147 Chapter 12 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server 150 Set...
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... device that is automatically enabled for most home networks. A login window opens. 3. The default value for the advertisement time to 255. For an application to live in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that application. Optimize Performance 58 User Manual The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. The time...
... device that is automatically enabled for most home networks. A login window opens. 3. The default value for the advertisement time to 255. For an application to live in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that application. Optimize Performance 58 User Manual The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. The time...
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... VLAN Tag Group • Custom Static Routes • Ethernet Port Aggregation • Set Up WAN Aggregation to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter includes the following sections: • View or Change WAN Settings • Set Up a Default DMZ Server • Change the Router's Device Name • Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings • Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns • Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router • Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses • Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections...
... VLAN Tag Group • Custom Static Routes • Ethernet Port Aggregation • Set Up WAN Aggregation to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter includes the following sections: • View or Change WAN Settings • Set Up a Default DMZ Server • Change the Router's Device Name • Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings • Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns • Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router • Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses • Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections...
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....net. Enter the router admin user name and password. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but might help your router to be discovered. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P View or Change 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. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Some voice and video communication...
....net. Enter the router admin user name and password. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but might help your router to be discovered. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P View or Change 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. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Some voice and video communication...
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... assigned default gateway address is selected. A login window opens. 3. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you can save part of IP addresses that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is the LAN address of the same IP address subnet as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that is connected to the LAN. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P...
... assigned default gateway address is selected. A login window opens. 3. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you can save part of IP addresses that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is the LAN address of the same IP address subnet as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that is connected to the LAN. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P...
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... networks. Configure the following settings to the main WiFi network. By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to set up a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network: • Enable Guest Network. The default 2.4 GHz SSID is admin. Any WiFi device can enable one that you logged in. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P By default, these networks. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select Guest Network. To change...
... networks. Configure the following settings to the main WiFi network. By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to set up a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network: • Enable Guest Network. The default 2.4 GHz SSID is admin. Any WiFi device can enable one that you logged in. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P By default, these networks. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select Guest Network. To change...
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... Point You can manually enable the PIN function by using the router's PIN through WPS. 5. (Optional) Select or clear the Enable Router's PIN check box. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the router detects suspicious attempts to break into the router's WiFi settings by selecting the Enable Router's PIN check box. 6. (Optional) Select or clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. Launch a web browser from another router. Manage Network Settings 80 User...
... Point You can manually enable the PIN function by using the router's PIN through WPS. 5. (Optional) Select or clear the Enable Router's PIN check box. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the router detects suspicious attempts to break into the router's WiFi settings by selecting the Enable Router's PIN check box. 6. (Optional) Select or clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. Launch a web browser from another router. Manage Network Settings 80 User...
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... a port group for IPTV and Internet service, follow those instruction. Click the Apply button on what your ISP provides instructions for how to the other router. 9. In the Name (SSID) file, enter the wireless network name (SSID). If prompted, type the WiFi password (network key) that are saved. Manage Network Settings 83 User Manual b. Click the Apply button. Based on the Router / AP / Bridge Mode page. d. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P The Wireless Settings window opens. 8. c. Set Up a Bridge for the device...
... a port group for IPTV and Internet service, follow those instruction. Click the Apply button on what your ISP provides instructions for how to the other router. 9. In the Name (SSID) file, enter the wireless network name (SSID). If prompted, type the WiFi password (network key) that are saved. Manage Network Settings 83 User Manual b. Click the Apply button. Based on the Router / AP / Bridge Mode page. d. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P The Wireless Settings window opens. 8. c. Set Up a Bridge for the device...
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...Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Your settings are case-sensitive. A login window opens. 3. The password is supported on the device. The Ethernet Port Aggregation page displays. 5. The router communicates with the device connected to Ethernet ports 1 and 2 on your router. If your router's Ethernet port aggregation mode: 1. View or Change the Router Ethernet Port Aggregation Mode To view or change your device supports a static link aggregation group (LAG) only, select this mode unless your device to Ethernet ports 1 and 2 on the router 6. Note: You must enable static LAG...
...Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Your settings are case-sensitive. A login window opens. 3. The password is supported on the device. The Ethernet Port Aggregation page displays. 5. The router communicates with the device connected to Ethernet ports 1 and 2 on your router. If your router's Ethernet port aggregation mode: 1. View or Change the Router Ethernet Port Aggregation Mode To view or change your device supports a static link aggregation group (LAG) only, select this mode unless your device to Ethernet ports 1 and 2 on the router 6. Note: You must enable static LAG...
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... update. To manually upload a firmware file to confirm whether the new firmware version uploaded. Download the firmware for your router from a computer or mobile device that you connect a computer to the router using an Ethernet connection to upload the firmware. A login window opens. 4. The user name is the one minute. Manage Your Router 95 User Manual Manually Upload Firmware to the Router If you must reconfigure the router after updating. Note: We recommend that you logged in. The password is admin. The Router Update...
... update. To manually upload a firmware file to confirm whether the new firmware version uploaded. Download the firmware for your router from a computer or mobile device that you connect a computer to the router using an Ethernet connection to upload the firmware. A login window opens. 4. The user name is the one minute. Manage Your Router 95 User Manual Manually Upload Firmware to the Router If you must reconfigure the router after updating. Note: We recommend that you logged in. The password is admin. The Router Update...
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... when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED blinks white or amber. • The Internet connection is reached. To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 3. The restriction is reached. • Download only. Manage Your Router 103 User Manual The user name is issued. In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router should issue a warning message before the monthly...
... when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED blinks white or amber. • The Internet connection is reached. To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button. Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P 3. The restriction is reached. • Download only. Manage Your Router 103 User Manual The user name is issued. In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router should issue a warning message before the monthly...
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... all settings that you configured in the router. Manage Your Router 110 User Manual To reset the router to factory default settings. On the back of the router or the Erase function. The Power LED starts blinking. If you do not interrupt the reset. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for example, if you lost the password to access the router, you are connected to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address...
... all settings that you configured in the router. Manage Your Router 110 User Manual To reset the router to factory default settings. On the back of the router or the Erase function. The Power LED starts blinking. If you do not interrupt the reset. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for example, if you lost the password to access the router, you are connected to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address...
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... Erase button. This process takes about two minutes. The configuration is the one that you logged in. The password is reset to the router network. 2. Manage Your Router 111 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P To erase the settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you specified the first time that is connected to factory default settings. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens...
... Erase button. This process takes about two minutes. The configuration is the one that you logged in. The password is reset to the router network. 2. Manage Your Router 111 User Manual Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P To erase the settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you specified the first time that is connected to factory default settings. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens...
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... NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. Your router must register for a secure connection. Click the Edit button. In the Read Access menu, select admin. 10. Your settings are saved. Note: The router supports only basic DDNS, and the login and password might take up your local area network (LAN). 5. Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To set up to the router USB port, it is automatically selected. 8. Get your Internet connection is available to access...
... NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. Your router must register for a secure connection. Click the Edit button. In the Read Access menu, select admin. 10. Your settings are saved. Note: The router supports only basic DDNS, and the login and password might take up your local area network (LAN). 5. Set Up Your Personal FTP Server To set up to the router USB port, it is automatically selected. 8. Get your Internet connection is available to access...
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... type of VPN access is connected to Access Your Network 137 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is called a domain name). Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the VPN feature, you must log in to the router and enable VPN, and you must specify the VPN service settings in . The computer is the client, and the router is admin. To use the Internet to securely access your network...
... type of VPN access is connected to Access Your Network 137 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is called a domain name). Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the VPN feature, you must log in to the router and enable VPN, and you must specify the VPN service settings in . The computer is the client, and the router is admin. To use the Internet to securely access your network...
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... User Manual This can use the LEDs on , this product. • If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is lit (unless you turned off . Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Troubleshoot With the LEDs By default, the router is likely that the following : • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. Check...
... User Manual This can use the LEDs on , this product. • If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is lit (unless you turned off . Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7960P Troubleshoot With the LEDs By default, the router is likely that the following : • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. Check...
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... for daylight Disabled saving time Supplemental Information 169 User Manual Router factory default settings Feature Default Settings Router login User login URL www.routerlogin.net (or www.routerlogin.com or 192.168.1.1) User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address WAN MTU size Port speed Use default hardware address Determined by region Time adjusted for the Internet connection AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168...
... for daylight Disabled saving time Supplemental Information 169 User Manual Router factory default settings Feature Default Settings Router login User login URL www.routerlogin.net (or www.routerlogin.com or 192.168.1.1) User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address WAN MTU size Port speed Use default hardware address Determined by region Time adjusted for the Internet connection AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168...