Netgear R7000 Nighthawk Ac1900 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

Hardware Setup 11
 Nighthawk AC1900
 Smart WiFi Router
You can disable LED blinking or turn off all LEDs except the Power LED. For information 
about how to do this, see Disable LED Blinking or Turn off LEDs  on page
  11 8.
Rear Panel
The rear panel has the connections and buttons shown in the following fi\
gure.
USB 2.0
Ethernet Internet Power Power
port
LAN ports 1–4
Reset
button portconnector
On/Off
Figure 3. Router rear panel
Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. See Factory...

Hardware Setup 
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Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your wireless 
network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary 
significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the thickness 
and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. 
Additionally, other wireless access points in and around your home might affect...

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 Nighthawk AC1900
 Smart WiFi Router
Cable Your Router
The following image shows how to cable your router:
Figure 4. Router cabling

To cable your router:
1.  Unplug your modem’
 s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your 
Internet service.
If your modem has a battery backup, remove the battery.
2.  Plug in and turn on your modem.
If your modem has a battery backup, replace the battery.
3.  Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the yellow E\...

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2.   Connect to the Network and 
Access the Router
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Connect to the Network 
•Types of Logins 
•Use a web browser to Access the Router 
•Change the Language 
•Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps  

Connect to the Network and Access the Router 
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Connect to the Network
You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up 
your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host 
Configuration Protocol (DHCP). 
Wired Connection
You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router’s 
local area network (LAN).
To connect your computer to the router with an...

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 Smart  WiFi Router 
Label
The label on the router shows the login information, MAC address, and se\
rial number.
Figure 5. Router label
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the 
difference so that you know which login to use when. 
Types of logins: • ISP login. 
 The login that your ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service. Your 
service provider gave you this login...

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 Smart WiFi Router
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP)\
 typically gives you all 
the information needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you \
might need the 
following information to set up your router:
•The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
• ISP login name and password
• Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this se\
tting is rare)
If you cannot...

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 Smart  WiFi Router 
•If NETGEAR genie detects that the router is connected to another router \
or gateway, 
NETGEAR genie prompts you to set up the router in router mode or access \
point 
mode:
Select the Help Me Choose  radio button or Let Me Choose radio button:
• Help Me Choose. If you select the Help Me Choose radio button, NETGEAR 
genie asks you a few questions to determine if you should set the router\
 in router 
mode or access...

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c. Read Chapter 14, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR 
product and contact NETGEAR technical support.
Log In to the Router
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch a 
web browser on a computer that is connected to the router. If you want to view or change 
settings for the router, you can use genie again.
To log in to the router:
1. Launch a web...

Connect to the Network and Access the Router 
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The page refreshes with the language that you selected.
Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps
The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home 
network. The genie app can help you with the following:
•Automatically repair common wireless network problems.
•Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic 
meter, speed test, and more.
To...