Netgear R7800 Nighthawk X4s Ac2600 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database
The router uses a QoS database of the most popular applications and services to implement Dynamic QoS. By
default, the router automatically updates this database when you enable Dynamic QoS, but if you turned off the
automatic update feature, you can manually update the database.
To manually update the Dynamic QoS database:
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...

4.Select Dynamic QoS.
The Dynamic QoS page displays.
5.Make sure that you enabled Dynamic QoS.
For more information about enabling Dynamic QoS, see Enable Dynamic QoS on page 89.
6.Select the Help improve the Dynamic QoS feature by sharing analytics with NETGEAR check box.
A pop-up window displays detailed information about sharing analytics.The Yes radio button is selected by
default.
7.Read the information and click the Submit button.
8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Improve Network...

The advertisement period specifies how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information.This value can range
from 1 to 1440 minutes.The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points receive
current device status at the expense of more network traffic. Longer durations can compromise the freshness
of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic.
7.Type the advertisement time to live in hops.
The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps)...

7.Clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (5 GHz a/n/ac) check box.
8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
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7
Manage Your Network
This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network.
The chapter includes the following sections:
•Update the Router Firmware on page 96
•Change the admin Password on page 96
•Set Up Password Recovery on page 97
•Recover the admin Password on page 98
•View Router Status on page 99
•View Devices Currently on the Network on page 103
•Monitor Internet Traffic on page 104
•Manage the Router Configuration File on page 106
•Remote...

Update the Router Firmware
The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory.You might see a message at the top of the router
pages when new firmware is available.You can respond to that message to update the firmware or you can check
to see if new firmware is available and update your product.
To check for new firmware and update your router:
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....

Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password.The ideal
password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and
lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.
Note
To set the password for the user name admin:
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...

To set up password recovery:
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 > Administration > Set Password.
The Set Password page displays.
5.Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.
6.Select two security...

A login window opens.
9.With your recovered password, log in to the router.
View Router Status
To view the router status and usage information:
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.Click the ADVANCED tab.
Your router might...

Display Internet Port Statistics
To display Internet port statistics:
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.Click the ADVANCED tab.
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
5.In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics...