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... your place of the following: • Turn off your modem and router and disconnect them. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. Reboot your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au ...Nighthawk app again. • If you're still unable to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. Reconnect your router to your modem, and try installing with the installation, try...
... your place of the following: • Turn off your modem and router and disconnect them. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. Reboot your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au ...Nighthawk app again. • If you're still unable to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. Reconnect your router to your modem, and try installing with the installation, try...
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 September 2021 202-12095-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 September 2021 202-12095-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... Internet Setup 21 Log In to the Router 23 Change the Language 24 Manage Your Router With the NETGEAR Nighthawk App...........25 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 27 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 27 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 27 Specify an Internet Connection That...
... Internet Setup 21 Log In to the Router 23 Change the Language 24 Manage Your Router With the NETGEAR Nighthawk App...........25 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 27 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 27 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 27 Specify an Internet Connection That...
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Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Change a Reserved IP Address 119 Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry 119 Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP's Network Using a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group ... Router as a WiFi Access Point Only 146 Chapter 9 Maintain the Router Update the Router Firmware 149 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 149 Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 150 Change the admin Password 152 Enable admin Password Recovery 153 Recover the admin Password 153 Manage the Router Configuration...
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Change a Reserved IP Address 119 Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry 119 Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP's Network Using a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group ... Router as a WiFi Access Point Only 146 Chapter 9 Maintain the Router Update the Router Firmware 149 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 149 Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 150 Change the admin Password 152 Enable admin Password Recovery 153 Recover the admin Password 153 Manage the Router Configuration...
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1 Hardware Setup This user manual is for the NETGEAR Nighthawk® Pro Gaming Router XR1000. This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel • Back Panel • Attach the Antennas • Router Label • Position Your Router • Cable Your Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 10 The manual describes how you can set up the router and access the router web interface to monitor your network and configure the router features.
1 Hardware Setup This user manual is for the NETGEAR Nighthawk® Pro Gaming Router XR1000. This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel • Back Panel • Attach the Antennas • Router Label • Position Your Router • Cable Your Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 10 The manual describes how you can set up the router and access the router web interface to monitor your network and configure the router features.
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Package contents Hardware Setup 11 User Manual The package also contains the installation guide (not shown in the following figure). Figure 1. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the Nighthawk Pro Gaming router, four antennas, a power adapter, and a flat Ethernet cable.
Package contents Hardware Setup 11 User Manual The package also contains the installation guide (not shown in the following figure). Figure 1. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the Nighthawk Pro Gaming router, four antennas, a power adapter, and a flat Ethernet cable.
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... The router is ready. Off. The Internet connection is ready. No Ethernet cable is sending or receiving traffic. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs, WiFi On/Off button with LED, and WPS button with LED are on the top... Solid white. Blinking white. The router is connected between the router and the modem. Blinking amber. Power is starting. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual The router is not supplied to the router. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed and then released. Figure 2. Off.
... The router is ready. Off. The Internet connection is ready. No Ethernet cable is sending or receiving traffic. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs, WiFi On/Off button with LED, and WPS button with LED are on the top... Solid white. Blinking white. The router is connected between the router and the modem. Blinking amber. Power is starting. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual The router is not supplied to the router. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed and then released. Figure 2. Off.
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... and you use WiFi to connect to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. If this Ethernet port. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Table 1. USB 3.0 LED Ethernet ports 1-4 LEDs Solid white. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is off... for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. The WPS LED blinks white during this process and then lights solid white. Hardware Setup 13 User Manual
... and you use WiFi to connect to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. If this Ethernet port. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Table 1. USB 3.0 LED Ethernet ports 1-4 LEDs Solid white. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is off... for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. The WPS LED blinks white during this process and then lights solid white. Hardware Setup 13 User Manual
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... the Power LED starts blinking amber, the router restarts and returns to the DC power connector. • Power On/Off button. Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to its factory settings. Figure 3. Connect the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to... from left to the USB 3.0 port. • Ethernet ports. For information about the antennas, see Factory Settings on page 15. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Back Panel The following components: • Reset button.
... the Power LED starts blinking amber, the router restarts and returns to the DC power connector. • Power On/Off button. Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to its factory settings. Figure 3. Connect the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to... from left to the USB 3.0 port. • Ethernet ports. For information about the antennas, see Factory Settings on page 15. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Back Panel The following components: • Reset button.
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Ant 1 to post 1 and Ant 3 to post 2 (the back panel provides two Ant 2 posts for the antenna post marked Ant 3 on the right side panel. Ant 2 to post 3 Figure 5. Figure 4. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Attach the Antennas The router comes with four antennas. • One antenna marked Ant 1 for antenna post marked Ant 1 on the right side panel. • Two antennas marked Ant 2 for the two antenna posts marked Ant 2 on the back panel. • One antenna marked Ant 3 for two Ant 2 antennas) Hardware Setup 15 User Manual
Ant 1 to post 1 and Ant 3 to post 2 (the back panel provides two Ant 2 posts for the antenna post marked Ant 3 on the right side panel. Ant 2 to post 3 Figure 5. Figure 4. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Attach the Antennas The router comes with four antennas. • One antenna marked Ant 1 for antenna post marked Ant 1 on the right side panel. • Two antennas marked Ant 2 for the two antenna posts marked Ant 2 on the back panel. • One antenna marked Ant 3 for two Ant 2 antennas) Hardware Setup 15 User Manual
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...number walls and ceilings between the router and your network anywhere within reach of your WiFi network. Home security systems Hardware Setup 16 User Manual However, the operating distance or range of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • Place the router ... router shows the login information, WiFi Network Name (SSID), network key (password), serial number, and MAC address. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To attach the antennas: 1. Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the antenna post. Observe the markings on the antenna and on the...
...number walls and ceilings between the router and your network anywhere within reach of your WiFi network. Home security systems Hardware Setup 16 User Manual However, the operating distance or range of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • Place the router ... router shows the login information, WiFi Network Name (SSID), network key (password), serial number, and MAC address. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To attach the antennas: 1. Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the antenna post. Observe the markings on the antenna and on the...
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... signal passes through. • Other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router's signal. Computers - Fish tanks - Hardware Setup 17 User Manual Solid metal doors - Aluminum studs - WiFi access points are WiFi routers, WiFi repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for... phones • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: - Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 -
... signal passes through. • Other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router's signal. Computers - Fish tanks - Hardware Setup 17 User Manual Solid metal doors - Aluminum studs - WiFi access points are WiFi routers, WiFi repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for... phones • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: - Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 -
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... Gaming Router Model XR1000 Cable Your Router Connect your router to a modem and power on the back panel of the router. Connect the power adapter to a power outlet. 4. Cable your router To cable your router and connect the power adapter to your router: 1. Hardware Setup 18 User Manual Unplug your main Ethernet...
... Gaming Router Model XR1000 Cable Your Router Connect your router to a modem and power on the back panel of the router. Connect the power adapter to a power outlet. 4. Cable your router To cable your router and connect the power adapter to your router: 1. Hardware Setup 18 User Manual Unplug your main Ethernet...
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...WPS connection. The router network key (password) is on the router. Your device connects to the WiFi network: 1. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Connect to the Router Network You can find and select the WiFi network. Find and select the router WiFi network name (SSID). Connect an ... router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Note: If you can connect to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Enter the router network key (password). Connect to the router network using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN)....
...WPS connection. The router network key (password) is on the router. Your device connects to the WiFi network: 1. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Connect to the Router Network You can find and select the WiFi network. Find and select the router WiFi network name (SSID). Connect an ... router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Note: If you can connect to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Enter the router network key (password). Connect to the router network using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN)....
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...Router login. This information is important that you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your router manually. When you understand the difference so that your computer or mobile device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. Your computer or mobile ... It is on the router. 4. Check the WPS instructions for your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To use when. The login that you this login information, contact your computer or mobile device. 3.
...Router login. This information is important that you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your router manually. When you understand the difference so that your computer or mobile device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. Your computer or mobile ... It is on the router. 4. Check the WPS instructions for your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To use when. The login that you this login information, contact your computer or mobile device. 3.
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... set up your ISP to provide it. Launch a web browser. The router connects to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Note: If you might need to launch the ISP login program on the label. For DSL service, you want to change the router... an Internet application, your router automatically logs you cannot locate this setting is powered on any device with NETGEAR. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on . 2. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you no longer need the...
... set up your ISP to provide it. Launch a web browser. The router connects to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Note: If you might need to launch the ISP login program on the label. For DSL service, you want to change the router... an Internet application, your router automatically logs you cannot locate this setting is powered on any device with NETGEAR. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on . 2. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you no longer need the...
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..., and symbols. After the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual If you already have a free NETGEAR account, you can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. If you do not...change settings for the router later, you can be up your router (see Automatic Internet Setup on page 221. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Note: During the setup process, you are required to the Internet, do the following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to...
..., and symbols. After the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual If you already have a free NETGEAR account, you can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. If you do not...change settings for the router later, you can be up your router (see Automatic Internet Setup on page 221. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Note: During the setup process, you are required to the Internet, do the following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to...
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...Dashboard displays. Change the Language By default, the language is connected to the network. 2. The Dashboard displays. 4. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. For information about ...the globe icon and select a language from a computer or mobile device that is set to the Network and 24 Access the Router User Manual Connect to Auto. The router admin user name is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive. To change the panes that ...
...Dashboard displays. Change the Language By default, the language is connected to the network. 2. The Dashboard displays. 4. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. For information about ...the globe icon and select a language from a computer or mobile device that is set to the Network and 24 Access the Router User Manual Connect to Auto. The router admin user name is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive. To change the panes that ...
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..., tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to the Network and 25 Access the Router User Manual The dashboard displays. 4. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Manage Your Router With the NETGEAR Nighthawk App With the NETGEAR Nighthawk app, you can easily manage your router. With the app, you can update your router...
..., tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to the Network and 25 Access the Router User Manual The dashboard displays. 4. Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Manage Your Router With the NETGEAR Nighthawk App With the NETGEAR Nighthawk app, you can easily manage your router. With the app, you can update your router...
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You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the installation assistant to use your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection • Specify IPv6 Internet Connections • Change the MTU Size 26 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser (see Automatic Internet Setup on page 21).
You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the installation assistant to use your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection • Specify IPv6 Internet Connections • Change the MTU Size 26 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser (see Automatic Internet Setup on page 21).