Netgear R7800 Nighthawk X4s Ac2600 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network
use, or if you use competing subnets with the same IP scheme.
To change the LAN TCP/IP settings:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Type 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...

a.Select the RIP direction:
•Both.The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives.
•Out Only.The router broadcasts its routing table periodically.
•In Only.The router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.
b.Select the RIP version:
•Disabled.This is the default setting.
•RIP-1.This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you are using an
unusual network setup.
•RIP-2.This format carries more information. Both...

4.Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected.
6.Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns:
a.In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.
b.In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of IP addresses.
This IP address must be in the same subnet...

Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
By default, the router acts as a DHCP server.The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses
to all computers connected to the LAN.The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router.
You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of all your computers.
To disable the DHCP server feature in the router:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to...

The BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5.In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button.
6.In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server.
Choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.
7.Type the MAC address of the computer or server.
If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached
Devices page and paste it here.
Tip
8.Click the Apply...

Your changes are saved.
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
To delete a reserved address entry:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Type 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 > Setup > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5.Select the radio button...

The WPS page displays.
6.Select a setup method:
•Push button. Click the WPS button on this screen.
•PIN Number.The page adjusts. Enter the client security PIN and click the Next button.
7.Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi network.
The WPS process automatically sets up your WiFi computer with the network password when it connects.The
routerWPS page displays a confirmation message.
Specify Basic WiFi Settings
The router comes with preset...

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 different from this example.
5.From the Region menu, select your region.
In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
6.To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.
When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its network name (SSID) so that it displays when you
scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or...

•Is your computer or WiFi device connected to another WiFi network in your area? Some WiFi devices
automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
•Is your computer or WiFi device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before you changed
the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection in your computer or WiFi device to match the current
settings for your network.
Network Settings
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Change the WiFi Mbps Settings
The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly identified as megabits per second (Mbps). By default, the
router is set to operate with up to 600 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and up to 1,733 Mbps in the 5 GHz WiFi band.
You can select slower settings.
To change the WiFi Mbps settings:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and...