Netgear R8000 Nighthawk X6 Ac3200 Tri Band Wifi Gigabit Router User Manual

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Change the Router’s Device Name
The router’s device name is R8000. This device name displays in file manager when you 
browse your network.
To change the router’s device name:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
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 screen displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup screen displays.
5. In the Device Name field, type a new name.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your change is saved.
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
The router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a 
DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows:
•LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1
•Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0
These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks 
and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing 
scheme, you can change these settings.
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 have competing subnets with the same IP scheme.
To change the LAN TCP/IP settings:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
3. Enter the router user name and password. 
						

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The user name is  admin. The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Setup > LAN Setup .
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 s\
pecific 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. 
a. In the RIP Direction list, select one of the following:
• 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.  In the RIP V
 ersion list, select one of the following:
• Disabled. 
 This is the default setting. 
• RIP-1. 
This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, \
unless you have 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 us\
es 
multicasting.
8.  Click the  Apply button.
Your changes are saved. 
						

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If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected wh\
en this change 
takes effect.
9.  T
o 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 (D\
HCP) 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 an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is co\
nnected to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login screen displays.
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 screen displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Setup > LAN Setup .
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. 
						

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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)
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 an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
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 screen displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.
6. Click the Apply button.
7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your 
computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the router. 
						

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Reserve 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. 
To reserve an IP address: 
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
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 screen displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup screen displays.
5. In the Address Reservation section of the screen, 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.
Tip:If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC 
address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.
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.
To edit a reserved address entry:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
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 screen displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup screen 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.
Your changes are saved.
To delete a reserved address entry:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
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 screen displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup screen 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 wireless computer or device to your WiFi network without 
typing the WiFi password.
To use the WPS Wizard:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
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The BASIC Home screen displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard.
A note explaining WPS displays.
5. Click the Next button. 
6. Select a setup method: 
•Push button. Click the WPS button on this screen. 
•PIN Number. The screen 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 wireless computer with the network 
password when it connects. The router WPS screen 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 router label. 
Note:The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every 
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
NETGEAR recommends 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 you use a wireless computer to change the SSID or other wireless 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 wireless settings:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
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 screen displays. 
						

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4. Select  Wireless.
You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz bands\
. If you 
enabled Smart Connect, both 5 GHz WiFi bands must use the same WiFi sett\
ings. If you 
want to use different settings for each 5 GHz WiFi band, you must first disable Smart 
Connect (see Enable or Disable Smart Connect  on page
  75).
5.  In the Region list, select your region. 
In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
6.  T
o 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 wirel\
ess device.
7.  T
o 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 router
 ’s label. If you change the name, make sure to 
write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.
8.  T
o change the wireless channel, select a number in the  Channel list.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the chann\
el unless you 
experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfe\
rs). If this 
happens, experiment with dif

ferent channels to see which is the best. 
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access poi\
nts 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. 
						

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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:
•Is your computer or wireless device connected to another wireless network in your 
area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network without 
wireless security that they discover.
•Is your computer or wireless device trying to connect to your network with its old 
settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the wireless network 
selection in your computer or wireless device to match the current settings for your 
network.
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 1,300 Mbps in the two 5 GHz WiFi bands. You can select slower settings.
Note:For information about using Smart Connect to intelligently manage 
your 5 GHz WiFi connections, see Smart Connect on page 75.
To change the WiFi Mbps settings:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
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 screen displays. 
						

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4. Select  Wireless.
5. For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/gn/n) se\
ction of the screen, 
select a setting from the  Mode list.
Up to 600 Mbps is the default setting. 
 The other settings are Up to 289 Mbps and  Up to 
54 Mbps.
6.  For the first 5 GHz WiFi band, in the 5 GHz-One Radio section of the scr\
een, select a setting 
from the  Mode list.
Up to 1300 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.1
 1ac and 802.11a wireless 
devices to join the network. The other settings are Up to 600 Mbps and Up to 289 Mbps.
7.  For the second 5 GHz WiFi band, in the 5 GHz-T
 wo Radio section of the screen, select a 
setting from the Mode list.
If you enabled Smart Connect, both 5 GHz WiFi bands must use the same Wi\
Fi settings. 
If you want to use dif
 ferent settings for each 5 GHz WiFi band, you must first disable 
Smart Connect (see Enable or Disable Smart Connect on page  75).
8.  Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
Your router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. The password that you enter to  connect to your network is unique to your router and is on the router la\
bel. NETGEAR 
recommends that you use the preset security, but you can change the settings. NETGEAR 
recommends that you do not disable security.