Netgear R7800 Nighthawk X4s Ac2600 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

•Up Time.The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
•Poll Interval.The interval at which the statistics are updated on this page.
6.To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click the Set Interval
button.
To stop the polling entirely, click the Stop button.
Check the Internet Connection Status
To check the Internet connection status:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter...

•IP Address.The IP address that is assigned to the router.
•Subnet Mask.The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.
•Default Gateway.The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.
•DHCP Server.The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP
configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router.
•DNS Server.The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names
to IP addresses....

4.Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs.
The Logs page shows the following information:
•Action.The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed.
•Source IP.The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.
•Target address.The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which access was
attempted.
•Date and time.The date and time the log entry was recorded.
5.To customize the logs, scroll down and clear or select the check boxes in the Include...

To view devices on the 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 Attached Devices.
The Attached Devices page displays devices that are connected to the router through Ethernet (using a wired
connection) or...

4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter.
5.Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box.
6.To control the volume of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control
feature:
•Select the Traffic volume control by radio button and then select one of the following options:
•No Limit. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached.
•Download only.The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
•Both Directions.The restriction is applied...

10.Click the Apply button.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic.
11.To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button.
12.To display more information about the data traffic on your router and to change the poll interval, click the Traffic
Status button.
Manage the Router Configuration File
The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file.You can back up (save)
this file to your computer, restore it, or...

Erase the Current Configuration Settings
You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings.You might want to do this if you
move the router to a different network. (See Factory Settings on page 183.)
To erase the configuration 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...

WARNING:
Do not interrupt the reboot process.
Remote Access
You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings.You must know the router’s WAN IP
address to use this feature. For information about remote access using Dynamic DNS, see Set Up and Manage
Dynamic DNS on page 123.
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...

6.In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the router’s
remote management.
For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical.Note
Select one of the following:
•Only This Computer. Allow access from a single IP address on the Internet. Enter the IP address to be
allowed access.
•IP Address Range. Allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet. Enter a beginning IP address
and an ending IP address to define...

8
Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the
Router
This chapter describes how to access and manage storage devices attached to your router. ReadySHARE lets you
access and share USB storage devices connected to the router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not
compatible.)
The USB ports on the router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or
hard drives or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the
router USB port.
Note...