Netgear R6900 Nighthawk Ac1900 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the router’s network without entering
the WiFi network passphrase or key. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect.
If y
ou use the push button method, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must provide either a physical
button or a software button. If you use the PIN method, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying
to connect.
WPS supports WPA...

6.
Either click the   button onscreen or press the WPS button on the right side panel of the router.
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or two minutes, the router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the router’s
main WiFi network.
During this time, the WiFi LED on the top panel of the router blinks white.
7. Within two minutes, go to the WiFi device and press its WPS button to join the router’s main WiFi network without
entering a password.
After the router establishes a WPS connection, the WiFi...

6.
Select the PIN Number radio button. 7.
In the 
Enter Clients’ PIN field, enter the PIN number of the WiFi device.
8. Click the Next button.
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or four minutes, the router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the router’s
main WiFi network.
During this time, the WiFi LED on the top panel of the router blinks white.
9. Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a
password.
When the router establishes a...

To specify basic WiFi settings:
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 
Wireless. You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz band.
Your 
router might display information that is...

When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its network name (SSID) so that it displays when you
scan f
or local WiFi networks on your computer or WiFi device.
7. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the 
Name (SSID) field.
The name can be up to 32 char
acters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated and
is on the router’s label. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe
place
.
8. To change the WiFi...

The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless. Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5. For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, select a setting from the Mode
men

u.
Up to 600 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b WiFi devices to join the
netw

ork. The other settings are Up to 289 Mbps and 
Up to 54 Mbps.
6. For the 5GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) section, select a setting...

Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
Your router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. The password that you enter to connect to your network is
unique to your router and is on the router label. We recommend that you use the preset security, but you can change
the settings. Do not disable security. If the WiFi Mbps setting is Up to 54 Mbps for the 2.4 GHz radio band (see Change the WiFi
Mbps Settings on page 165), the WEP legacy security option is also available.
Note
T
o change the WPA settings:...

To set up a guest network:
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 
Guest Network. Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5. Scroll to the section of the page for the guest...

Allowing the router to broadcast its WiFi network name (SSID) makes it easier to find your network and connect
to it. If you clear this check box, that creates a hidden network.
8. Give the guest network a name.
The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then manually configure the
WiFi devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main SSID.
9. For the WiFi channel and mode, leave the default settings selected.
10. Select a security option....

The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and clear the Enable AIRTIME FAIRNESS check box.
6. Clic
k the 
Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you connected over WiFi to the network, you are disconnected from the network and must reconnect.
Disable Implicit Beamforming
Implicit beamforming contrasts with explicit beamforming, which means that your router actively tracks clients and
directs power to the router antenna closest to the client. Explicit beamforming works...