Netgear R6900 Nighthawk Ac1900 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of all your computers.
If you disable the DHCP server and no other DHCP server is available on your network, you
must set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the router.
Note
To disable the built-in DHCP server: 1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name...

The LAN Setup page displays.
5. In the Device Name field, enter a new name.
6. Clic
k the Apply button.
Y

our settings are saved.
Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes Static routes provide detailed routing information to your router. Typically, you do not need to add static routes. You
must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as when you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets
on your network.
As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:
•Your...

3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displa
ys.
5. Click the Add button. 6.
To make the route private, select the Private check box.
A pr

ivate static route is not reported in RIP.
7. To prevent the route from becoming active after you click the 
Apply button, clear the Active check box....

Description
Field
Enter the IP address of the gateway.
The IP address of the gateway must be on the same LAN segment as the router.
Gateway IP Address
Enter a number from 1 through 15.
This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually,
a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1.
Metr
ic
9. Click the Apply button.
Y

our settings are saved. The static route is added to the table on the Static Routes page.
Change a Static Route
You...

Remove a Static Route
You can remove an existing static route that you no longer need.
To remove a static route: 1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select 
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.
The Static...

To configure a port group and enable the bridge:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select 
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings.
The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays.
5. Select the Enable...

You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. You can select more than
one check box.
Note
8. Click the Apply button.
Y
our settings are saved.
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN ports or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your
ISP might require you to set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group for the router’s Internet interface.
If you are subscribed to IPTV service, the router might require VLAN tags to distinguish between...

5.
Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box. 6.
Select the 
By VLAN tag group radio button. 7.
Specify the settings as described in the following table. Description
Field
Enter a name for the VLAN tag group.
The name can be up to 10 characters.
Name
Enter a value from 1 to 4094.
VLAN ID Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900 

Description
Field
Enter a value from 0 to 7.
Priority
Select the check box for a wired LAN port or WiFi port.
If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the LAN port check box that corresponds to the Ethernet
port on the router to which the device is connected. If your device is connected to your router’s WiFi network, select the
WiFi check box that corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected.
You must select at least one LAN port or WiFi port. You...

11
Manage the WiFi Network Settings
This chapter describes how you can manage the WiFi network settings of the router.
The chapter includes the f
ollowing sections:
• Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network on page 
161
• Specify Basic WiFi Settings
 on page 163
• Change the WiFi Mbps Settings on page 
165
• Change the WiFi Password or Security Level on page 
167
• Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
 on page 167
• Specify How the Router Manages WiFi Clients on page 169
• Control the 

WiFi Radios on page...