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Netgear R8000 Nighthawk X6 Ac3200 Tri Band Wifi Gigabit Router User Manual
Netgear R8000 Nighthawk X6 Ac3200 Tri Band Wifi Gigabit Router User Manual
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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
Hardware Setup 12 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
Hardware Setup 13 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.
14 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.
Connect to the Network and Access the Router 16 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.
Connect to the Network and Access the Router 17 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.
Connect to the Network and Access the Router 18 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.