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 BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.In the IP Address field, type the IP address.
6.In the IP Subnet Mask, type the subnet mask of the router.
The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be
reached through a gateway or router.
7.Change the RIP settings.
Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers.
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							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 RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2
format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting.
8.Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect.
9.To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router.
Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns
By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (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.
These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default
addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you can save part of the
range for devices with fixed addresses.
To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns:
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.
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							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 as the router.
7.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:
•An IP address from the range that you define
•Subnet mask
•Gateway IP address (the router’s LAN IP address)
•DNS server IP address (the router’s LAN IP address)
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							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 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.Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.
6.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
7.(Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses
manually so that the computers can access the router.
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP
address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers
that require permanent IP settings.
Reserve an IP Address
To reserve an IP address:
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.
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							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 button.
The reserved address is entered into the table.
The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot
the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.
Edit a Reserved IP Address
To edit 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 next to the reserved address.
6.Click the Edit button.
7.Change the settings.
8.Click the Apply button.
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							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 next to the reserved address.
6.Click the Delete button.
The address is removed.
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
The WPS Wizard helps you add a WiFi computer or device to your WiFi network without typing the WiFi password.
To use the WPS Wizard:
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 > WPS Wizard.
A note explaining WPS displays.
5.Click the Next button.
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							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 security.This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password),
and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory.You can find the preset SSID and password on
the label on the router.
The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and
maximize your WiFi security.
Note
We recommend that you do not change your preset security settings.If you change your preset security settings,
make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it.
If your computer is connected with WiFi when you change the SSID or other WiFi security settings, you are
disconnected when you click the Apply button.To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to
access the router.
To specify basic WiFi 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 BASIC Home page displays.
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							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 WiFi device.
7.To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field.
The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive.The default SSID is randomly generated and
is on the label on the touer. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a
safe place.
8.To change the WiFi channel, select a number from the Channel menu.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference
(shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see
which is the best.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce
interference.The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is four channels (for example,
use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
9.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network.
10.Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings.
If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:
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							•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.
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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 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 Wireless.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/gn/n) section, select a setting from the Mode
menu.
Up to 800 Mbps is the default setting.The other settings are Up to 347 Mbps and Up to 54 Mbps.
6.For the 5GHz WiFi band, select a setting from the Mode menu.
Up to 1733 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac and 802.11a WiFi devices to join the network.
The other settings are Up to 800 Mbps and Up to 347 Mbps.
When the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box is selected, the router runs in 40 MHz mode unless there
is another nearby WiFi network in the area already running in 40 MHz mode or there is a WiFi access point on
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