Netgear R7800 Nighthawk X4s Ac2600 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

							DescriptionLED
The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or
10 Mbps Ethernet connections.
•Solid. A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port.
•Blinking.The port is sending or receiving traffic.
•Off. No device is connected to this Ethernet port.
Ethernet ports 1–4
Pressing this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios on and off.
If this LED is lit, the WiFi radios are on. If this LED is off, the WiFi radios are turned off and you cannot
use WiFi to connect to the router.
WiFi On/Off button with
LED
This button lets you use WPS to join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password.The WPS LED
blinks white during this process and then lights solid white.
WPS button with LED
You can use the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel of the router to turn the LEDs on the top of the router on or
off. See Turn the LEDs On or Off on page 12.
Rear Panel
The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure.
Figure 3. Router rear panel
Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. See Factory Settings on page 183>.
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							Turn the LEDs On or Off
To turn the LEDs on or off:
•Slide the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to the On or Off position.
The Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is in the Off position.
Attach the Antennas
The router comes with four antennas.
To attach the antennas:
1.To determine where to attach the antennas, match the labels on the antennas with the labels on the router.
2.Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the router.
3.Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts.
4.Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance.
We recommend that you position all of the antennas vertically, as shown.
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							USB Ports on the Left Panel
Two 3.0 USB ports are located on the left panel.
Figure 4. USB ports
eSATA Port on the Right Panel
An eSATA port is located on the right panel.
Figure 5. eSATA port
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							Connect an eSATA Device
To connect an eSATA device:
•Use an eSATA cable to connect your device to the eSATA port on the side of the router as shown.
Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the
operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of
your router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range.
Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router’s signal.WiFi access points
are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access.
Position your router according to the following guidelines:
•Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and within line
of sight to your WiFi devices.
•Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
•Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your
other devices.
•Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:
•Ceiling fans
•Home security systems
•Microwaves
•Computers
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							•Base of a cordless phone
•2.4 GHz cordless phone
•Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these:
•Solid metal door
•Aluminum studs
•Fish tanks
•Mirrors
•Brick
•Concrete
Cable Your Router
The following image shows how to cable your router:
Figure 6. 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 uses a battery backup, remove the battery.
2.Plug in and turn on your modem.
If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in.
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							3.Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your router.
4.Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.
5.Slide the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to the On position.
6.Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router.
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Connect to the Network and Access the
Router
You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection.This chapter explains the ways you
can connect and how to access the router and log in.
The chapter contains the following sections:
•Connect to the Network on page 18
•Types of Logins on page 19
•Use a Web Browser to Access the Router on page 19
•Automatic Internet Setup on page 20
•Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers on page 21
•Access the Router With NETGEAR genie Apps on page 23
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							Connect to the Network
You can connect to the router 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 Ethernet cable:
1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
3.Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN). A message might display on your computer screen
to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected.
WiFi Connection Using WPS
You can connect to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi
network.
To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:
1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.Check the WPS instructions for your computer or WiFi device.
3.Press the WPS button on the router.
4.Within two minutes, on your computer or WiFi device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions for WPS
connections.
Your computer or WiFi device connects to the WiFi network.
WiFi Connection
To find and select the WiFi network:
1.Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name is on the label on the router.
3.Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The password is on the label on the router.
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							Your WiFi device connects to the WiFi network.
Label
The product label shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password), MAC address, and
serial number.
Figure 7. Product label
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know
which login to use when.
Several types of logins are associated with the router:
•ISP login.The login that your ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service.Your service provider gave you
this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service
provider.
•WiFi network key or password.Your router is preset with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password
for WiFi access.This information is on the label on the router.
•Router login.This logs you in to the router interface from a web browser as admin.
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser to access
the router to view or change its settings.When you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if
your router can connect to your Internet service.
Log In to the Router
When you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser automatically displays the router’s
web page. If you want to view or change settings for the router later, you can use a browser to log in to the router’s
web page.
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							To log in to the router:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or enter the router's IP address in this
format:http://192.168.1.1.The default IP address for the router is http://192.168.1.1. If the
router detects a conflict with a WAN IP address, it changes its IP address to 10.0.0.1 or
172.16.5.1.The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net.
Note
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.
Automatic Internet Setup
You can let the NETGEAR installation assistant set up your router automatically, or you can set up your router
manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and
devices in the network are using the settings described here. If you are installing a new router on a network that
already includes a router, see Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers on page 21.
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 setting (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it.When your Internet connection is working, you no
longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet.When you start an Internet
application, your router automatically logs you in.
The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about
15 minutes to complete.
To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to automatically set up your router:
1.Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button.
2.Make sure that your computer or WiFi device is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over
WiFi with the preset security settings listed on the label.
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