Netgear R7800 Nighthawk X4s Ac2600 Smart Wifi Router User Manual
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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router User Manual Model R7800 April 2016 202-11596-04 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit http://support.netgear.com to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community.We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity For regulatory compliance information, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non_NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. 2 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router
Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router...............................................................................................9 Top View.................................................................................................................9 Rear Panel...........................................................................................................11 Turn the LEDs On or Off..................................................................................12 Attach the Antennas.............................................................................................12 USB Ports on the Left Panel................................................................................13 eSATA Port on the Right Panel............................................................................13 Connect an eSATA Device..............................................................................14 Position Your Router.............................................................................................14 Cable Your Router................................................................................................15 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the Network.......................................................................................18 Wired Connection............................................................................................18 WiFi Connection Using WPS...........................................................................18 WiFi Connection..............................................................................................18 Label...............................................................................................................19 Types of Logins....................................................................................................19 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router...........................................................19 Log In to the Router........................................................................................19 Automatic Internet Setup.....................................................................................20 Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers.........................................................21 Access the Router With NETGEAR genie Apps..................................................23 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard.............................................................................25 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............................................................25 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.............................................26 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login.........................................27 Specify IPv6 Internet Connections.......................................................................29 Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses....................................................30 Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................30 Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................32 Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection.........................................................33 Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection............................................35 Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection.........................................36 Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection......................................................37 Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection....................................................38 Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection...................................................40 Change the MTU Size..........................................................................................41 Enable British Telcom IGMP Proxy Support.........................................................44 3
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls.....................................................................................46 Allow or Block Access to Your Network................................................................47 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites..................................................................48 Block Services From the Internet....................................................................49 Delete Keywords From the Blocked List..........................................................51 Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer............................................................52 Manage Network Access Control Lists................................................................52 Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services..........................................53 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications...........................................................55 Set Up IP-MAC Binding........................................................................................56 Chapter 5 Network Settings View or Change WAN Settings............................................................................58 Set Up a Default DMZ Server..............................................................................59 Change the Router’s Device Name......................................................................60 Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings........................................................................60 Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns.............................................62 Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router.................................................64 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses.................................................................64 Reserve an IP Address...................................................................................64 Edit a Reserved IP Address............................................................................65 Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry..............................................................66 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections.........................................................66 Specify Basic WiFi Settings.................................................................................67 Change the WiFi Mbps Settings...........................................................................70 Change the WiFi Password or Security Level......................................................71 Enable or Disable WiFi 160 MHz.........................................................................72 Enable a WiFi Video Network...............................................................................72 Set Up a Guest WiFi Network..............................................................................73 Enable a Video Guest WiFi Network....................................................................75 Control the WiFi Radios.......................................................................................76 Use the WiFi On/Off Button.............................................................................76 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios..................................................................76 Set Up a WiFi Schedule.......................................................................................77 Specify WPS Settings..........................................................................................78 Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point...............................................................79 Use the Router in Bridge Mode............................................................................80 Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group.........................................82 Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group....................................................................83 Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group...........................................................84 Set Up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port...............................................86 Chapter 6 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management...............................89 Enable Dynamic QoS......................................................................................89 Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update................................90 4 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router
Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database................................................91 Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics.............................................................91 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play..............................92 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service.....................................................................93 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware................................................................................96 Change the admin Password...............................................................................96 Set Up Password Recovery.................................................................................97 Recover the admin Password..............................................................................98 View Router Status..............................................................................................99 Display Internet Port Statistics...........................................................................100 Check the Internet Connection Status...............................................................101 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity.........................................................102 View Devices Currently on the Network.............................................................103 Monitor Internet Traffictraffic metering................................................................104 Manage the Router Configuration File...............................................................106 Back Up Settings...........................................................................................106 Erase the Current Configuration Settings......................................................107 Restore Configuration Settings.....................................................................107 Remote Access..................................................................................................108 Set Up Remote Management........................................................................108 Use Remote Access......................................................................................109 Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App..........................................109 Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements................................................................................111 Connect a Storage Device to the Router...........................................................111 Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows Computer.112 Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive...............................................112 Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac...........113 Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault...................................114 Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine....................................................114 Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac..............................................................114 Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data................................................115 Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a USB Hard Disk.................................116 Use FTP Within the Network..............................................................................117 View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device.....................................117 Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device.......................................................119 Edit a Network Folder on a Storage Device.......................................................120 Safely Remove a USB Device............................................................................121 Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS...................................................................123 Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet..........................................................123 Your Personal FTP Server.................................................................................124 Set Up Your Personal FTP Server.................................................................124 Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account...........................................................125 5 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router
Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created.......................................126 Change the Dynamic DNS Settings..............................................................127 Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet..........................................129 Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD......................................129 Create a ReadyCLOUD Account...................................................................129 Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD.....................................................130 Download Files Onto a USB Storage Device.....................................................132 Download Files..............................................................................................132 Change the Download Settings.....................................................................133 Send Downloader Email Notifications...........................................................134 Manage Downloader Tasks...........................................................................135 View Photos on Your USB Device With Kwilt.....................................................135 Chapter 10 Use the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings......................................................138 Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server.....................................138 Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With iTunes.............................................139 Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With the Remote App.............................140 Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo............................................................142 Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo............................................................142 Play Videos on TiVo.......................................................................................143 Play Music or View Photos on TiVo...............................................................143 Chapter 11 Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer..................................................145 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility........................................................145 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility..............................................................145 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center................................................147 View or Change the Status of a Printer..............................................................147 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer........................................148 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings.............................................148 Turn Off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center....................148 Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center....................149 Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out....................................................149 Chapter 12 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Port Forwarding to a Local Server.....................................................................152 Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server.....................................................152 Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service........................................................153 Edit a Port Forwarding Service......................................................................154 Delete a Port Forwarding Entry.....................................................................155 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public................................155 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule.................................156 Port Triggering....................................................................................................156 Add a Port Triggering Service........................................................................156 Enable Port Triggering...................................................................................158 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering.159 6 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection..................................................................................161 Specify VPN Service in the Router....................................................................161 Install OpenVPN Software.................................................................................162 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer................................162 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer.......................................165 Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device................................................165 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device.........................................166 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer.................................................167 Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media..................................169 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home...........................................169 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.........................................169 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router............................................170 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home........................171 Change VPN Pass-Through Settings.................................................................171 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Quick Tips..........................................................................................................174 Sequence to Restart Your Network...............................................................174 Check Ethernet Cable Connections..............................................................174 WiFi Settings.................................................................................................174 Network Settings...........................................................................................174 Troubleshoot With the LEDs...............................................................................174 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On............................174 Power LED Is Off or Blinking.........................................................................175 Power LED Stays Amber...............................................................................175 LEDs Never Turn Off.....................................................................................175 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off.........................................................176 WiFi LED Is Off..............................................................................................176 You Cannot Log In to the Router........................................................................176 You Cannot Access the Internet.........................................................................177 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing.........................................................................178 Changes Are Not Saved....................................................................................178 Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity..........................................................................179 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility..............................................179 Test the LAN Path to Your Router..................................................................179 Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device...............................180 Chapter 15 Supplemental Information Factory Settings.................................................................................................183 Technical Specifications.....................................................................................184 7 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router
1 Hardware Setup The Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with four high-performance antennas and quad-stream X4S architecture combines four WiFi streams to deliver WiFi connection speeds of up to 1.73 Gbps, and a combined speed of 2.53 Gbps, as follows: •800 Mbps WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz band •1.73 Gbps on the 5 GHz band •Multiuser MIMO (MU-MIMO) for faster speeds with simultaneously streamed data for up to three devices •160 MHz bandwidth support for maximum performance for mobile devices Nighthawk X4S is ideal for homes with a high volume of network and Internet traffic from gaming and streaming.With Dynamic QoS, the router optimizes performance based on the application and the device, and automatically performs cloud updates to optimize the most popular applications and services. Nighthawk X4S also provides fast central storage, backup, and streaming to every device in your home with two USB 3.0 ports (10 times faster than USB 2.0) and an eSATA port. Sharing content across your network is easy, from accessing stored photos and music to printing wirelessly. Stream your stored media files on any device anywhere on the network. Share your music with AirPlay-compatible devices from a USB hard drive connected to the router. Use the free NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault app to back up your Windows computers to a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk X4S. This chapter contains the following sections: •Unpack Your Router on page 9 •Top View on page 9 •Rear Panel on page 11 •Attach the Antennas on page 12 •USB Ports on the Left Panel on page 13 •eSATA Port on the Right Panel on page 13 •Position Your Router on page 14 •Cable Your Router on page 15 For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 8
Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, four antennas, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 1. Package contents Top View The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router. Figure 2. Router LEDs and buttons Hardware Setup 9 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router
Table 1. LED and button descriptions DescriptionLED •Solid amber.The router is starting. •Blinking amber.The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. •Solid white.The router is ready. •Blinking white.The firmware is corrupted. •Off. Power is not supplied to the router. Power •Solid white.The Internet connection is ready. •Solid amber.The router detected an Ethernet cable connection to the modem. •Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem. Internet •Solid white.The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. •Blinking.The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. •Off.The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off. 2.4 GHz WiFi •Solid white.The 5 GHz WiFi radio is operating. •Blinking.The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. •Off.The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off. 5 GHz WiFi •Solid white. A USB device is connected and is ready. •Blinking. A USB device is plugged in and is trying to connect. •Off. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device. USB 3.0 port 1 and USB 3.0 port 2 •Solid white. An eSATA device is connected and is ready. •Blinking. An eSATA device is plugged in and is trying to connect. •Off. No eSATA device is connected. eSATA Hardware Setup 10 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router