Netgear R8500 Nighthawk X8 Tri Band Ac5300 Wifi Router User Manual

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 you use a WiFi connection to 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...

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.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...

The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security.
The Password (Network Key) field displays.
6.In the Password (Network Key) field, enter the network key (password).
It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
7.Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
8.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi Mbps Settings
The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly given in megabits per second (Mbps). By default, the router...

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 1000 Mbps is the default setting.The other settings are Up to 433 Mbps and Up to 54 Mbps.
6.For each the 5 GHz WiFi band, select a setting from the Mode menu.
Up to 2165 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac and 802.11a WiFi devices to join the network.
The other settings are Up to 1000 Mbps and Up to 433 Mbps.
7.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up a...

4.Select Guest Network.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.Scroll to the section of the page for the guest WiFi network that you want to set up.
The default guest WiFi network names (SSIDs) are as follows:
•NETGEAR-Guest is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band.
•NETGEAR-5G-Guest is for the 5 GHz WiFi band.
6.Leave the Enable SSID Broadcast check box selected.
Allowing the router to broadcast its WiFi network name (SSID) makes it easier to find your network and connect
to...

Control the WiFi Radios
The router’s internal WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. By default, they are on so that
you can connect over WiFi to the router.When the WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN
connection to the router.
You can turn the WiFi radios on and off with the WIFI button on the router, or you can log in to the router and enable
or disable the WiFi radios. If you are close to the router, it might be easier to press its WIFI button. If...

4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.In the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, and 5 GHz-2 sections, select or clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check boxes.
Clearing these check boxes turns off the WiFi feature of the router for each band.
6.Click the Apply button.
If you turned off the WiFi radios, the WiFi LEDs turn off. If you turned on the WiFi radios, the WiFi LEDs light.
Set Up a WiFi Schedule
You can turn off the...

5.Click the Add a new period button.
6.Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi
signal.
7.Click the Apply button.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
8.Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box to activate the schedule.
9.Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Specify WPS Settings
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password.
To specify WPS settings:
1.Launch a web...

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 > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
The Wireless Settings page displays.The Router’s PIN field displays the PIN that you use on a registrar (for
example, from the Network Explorer on a Vista Windows computer) to configure the router’s WiFi settings through
WPS.
5.(Optional) Select or clear...

A login window opens.
4.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.
5.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP.
6.Select the Enable AP Mode check box.
7.Scroll down and select an IP address setting:
•Get dynamically from existing router.The other router on the network assigns an IP address to this router
while this router is in AP mode.
•Enable fixed IP settings on this...