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    							Hardware Setup 11
     Nighthawk
     X6 AC3200  Tri-Band WiFi  Router
    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 Using the LED On/Off Switch on 
    page
      12.
    Rear Panel
    The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure\
    .
    USB 3.0
    Ethernet Internet Power Power
    port
    LAN ports 1–4
    USB 2.0
    port portconnector On/Off
    LED On/Off
    switch Reset
    button
    Figure 3. Router rear panel
    Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. See Factory Settings 
    on page
      189. 
    USB 3.0 port
    USB 2.0 portThe USB 1 LED is for the USB 3.0 USB port on the front panel. The USB 2 LED is for the USB 
    2.0 port on the rear panel. 
    •  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. 
    Ethernet ports 
    1-4
    The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connection\
    s 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.
    WiFi On/Off 
    button with LED
    Pressing this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi ra\
    dios 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.
    WPS 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.
    Table 1.  LED and button descriptions  (continued)
    LEDDescription 
    						
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    Nighthawk
     X6 AC3200
     Tri-Band WiFi  Router 
    Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch
    To turn the LEDs on or off using the LED On/Off switch:
    Slide the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to the On or Of
     f position.
    LED On/Off switch
    The Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is in the Off position.
    Position Your Router
    The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating ra\
    nge of your 
    wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can 
    vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. F\
    or example, the 
    thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can lim\
    it the range. 
    Additionally, other wireless access points in and around your home might affect your router’s  signal. Wireless access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extend\
    ers, and any other 
    device that emits a wireless signal for network access.
    Position your router according to the following guidelines:
    Position your router according to the following guidelines:
    • Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and o\
    ther devices 
    operate, and within line of sight to your wireless 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 an\
    d 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
    - Base of a cordless phone
    - 2.4 GHz cordless phone 
    						
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     Nighthawk
     X6 AC3200  Tri-Band WiFi  Router
    •Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, a\
    nd insulated 
    walls such as these:
    - Solid metal doors
    - Aluminum studs
    - Fish tanks
    - Mirrors
    - Brick
    - Concrete
    Cable Your Router
    The following image shows how to cable your router:
    Modem Ethernet cableEthernet cable
    DSL or cable Router
    Power adapter Computer
    Figure 4. 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.
    3.  Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the yellow E\
    thernet 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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    2
    2.   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.
    This chapter contains the following sections:
    •Connect to the Network 
    •Types of Logins 
    •Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router 
    •Change the Language 
    •Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps  
    						
    							Connect to the Network and Access the Router 
    15  Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router
    Connect to the Network
    You can connect to the router’s 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
    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 wireless device.
    3. Press the WPS button on the router for 3–5 seconds.
    The WPS LED on the router blinks white.
    4. Within two minutes, on your computer or WiFi device, press its WPS button or follow its 
    instructions for WPS connections.
    The WPS LED on the router lights solid white when the computer or WiFi device 
    connects to your router.
    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 wireless device, find and select the WiFi network.
    The WiFi network name is on the router’s label.
    3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
    The password is on the router’s label.
    Your wireless device connects to the WiFi network. 
    						
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    Nighthawk
     X6 AC3200
     Tri-Band WiFi  Router 
    Label
    The label on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name a\
    nd network key 
    (password), MAC address, and serial number.
    Figure 5. Router label
    Types of Logins
    Separate types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the 
    difference so that you know which login to use when. 
    Types of logins: • 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 oth\
    er way. If you 
    cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.
    • W
    iFi network key or password . Your router is preset with a unique wireless network 
    name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the router label.
    • Router login.This logs you in to the router interface from an Internet browser as ad\
    min.
    Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router
    When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet c\
    able), you can use an 
    Internet browser to access the router to view or change its settings. The first time you access 
    the router, NETGEAR genie automatically checks to see if your router can\
     connect to your 
    Internet service.
    NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup
    You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie 
    menus and screens to 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 have the 
    settings described here. 
    						
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     Nighthawk
     X6 AC3200  Tri-Band WiFi  Router
    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 set\
    ting 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 progra\
    m on your computer 
    to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your rou\
    ter automatically logs 
    you in.
    NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes 
    about 15   minutes to complete. 
    To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router:
    1. T
    urn the router on by pressing the  On/Off button. 
    2.  Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the  router with an Ethernet 
    cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed o\
    n the label.
    Note: If you want to change the router’s WiFi setting, use a wired connecti\
    on 
    to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
    3.  Launch an Internet browser
     .
    The screen that displays depends on whether you accessed the router befo\
    re:
    • The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the b\
    rowser goes to 
    http://www
     .routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR genie screen displays. 
    						
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    Nighthawk
     X6 AC3200
     Tri-Band WiFi  Router 
    •If NETGEAR genie detects that the router is connected to another router \
    or gateway, 
    NETGEAR genie prompts you to set up the router in router mode or access \
    point 
    mode:
    Select the Help Me Choose  radio button or Let Me Choose radio button:
    • Help Me Choose. If you select the Help Me Choose radio button, NETGEAR 
    genie asks you a few questions to determine if you should set the router\
     in router 
    mode or access point mode. NETGEAR recommends that you select the Help M\
    e 
    Choose radio button.
    • Let Me Choose. If you select the Let Me Choose radio, you must select the 
    Router Mode radio button or the  Access Point Mode radio button. 
    
    You can 
    change the mode by running the Setup Wizard again. For more information,\
     see 
    Use the Internet Setup Wizard  on page
      22.
    For more information about how to set up your router with an existing ro\
    uter or 
    gateway
     , see Set Up the Router with an Existing Router or Gateway  on page
      136.
    • If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www
     .routerlogin.net in the 
    address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. 
    4.  Follow the onscreen instructions.
    NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the router to the Internet. \
    5.  If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following: 
    • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet\
     ports or 
    wirelessly to the router.
    • Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is l\
    it white.
    • Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
    • Browse to http://www
     .routerlogin.net.
    • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is\
     uncommon), 
    change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
    6.  If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
    a. Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options an\
    d typed 
    everything correctly
    
    . 
    b.  Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration infor\
    mation. 
    						
    							Connect to the Network and Access the Router 
    19  Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router
    c. Read Chapter 15, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR 
    product and contact NETGEAR technical support.
    Log In to the Router
    When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an 
    Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. If you want to view or change 
    settings for the router, you can use genie again.
    To log in to the router:
    1. Launch a web 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. 
    Change the Language
    By default, the language is set to Auto.
    To change the language:
    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. In the upper right corner, select a language from the list.
    5. When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change.
    The screen refreshes with the language that you selected. 
    						
    							Connect to the Network and Access the Router 
    20 Nighthawk  X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router 
    Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps
    The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home 
    network. The genie app can help you with the following:
    •Automatically repair common wireless network problems.
    •Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic 
    meter, speed test, and more.
    To use the genie app to access the router:
    1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 
    2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
    3. Launch the genie app.
    The genie app dashboard screen displays. 
    						
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