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Do More Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7800
Do More Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7800
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... only. You can access this product is sold in Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other/.) For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Quick Start X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7800 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the...
... only. You can access this product is sold in Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other/.) For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Quick Start X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7800 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the...
Product Data Sheet
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Enjoy smoother streaming and gaming by prioritizing application and device with a powerful 1.7GHz dual-core processor. PAGE 1 of up to multiple devices simultaneously for faster speeds. Get ultimate WiFi speeds of 9 Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Leading the New Era of WiFi Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with 160MHz, MU-MIMO, and Quad Stream technology delivers WiFi to 2.53Gbps, with Dynamic QoS.
Enjoy smoother streaming and gaming by prioritizing application and device with a powerful 1.7GHz dual-core processor. PAGE 1 of up to multiple devices simultaneously for faster speeds. Get ultimate WiFi speeds of 9 Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Leading the New Era of WiFi Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with 160MHz, MU-MIMO, and Quad Stream technology delivers WiFi to 2.53Gbps, with Dynamic QoS.
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...faster speeds with simultaneously streamed data for simultaneous streaming with extreme 11AC speed & performance. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router GAMING | FOR THE WIN Avoid character freezing & enjoy lag-free gaming with multiple devices. Stream your own media by device... you'll enjoy the ability to stream 4K content in your game. MU-MIMO gives you greater WiFi range throughout large homes and even backyards. Nighthawk delivers AC2600 WiFi, a powerful dual core 1.7GHz processor, & MU-MIMO for multiple devices. When microseconds count, let...
...faster speeds with simultaneously streamed data for simultaneous streaming with extreme 11AC speed & performance. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router GAMING | FOR THE WIN Avoid character freezing & enjoy lag-free gaming with multiple devices. Stream your own media by device... you'll enjoy the ability to stream 4K content in your game. MU-MIMO gives you greater WiFi range throughout large homes and even backyards. Nighthawk delivers AC2600 WiFi, a powerful dual core 1.7GHz processor, & MU-MIMO for multiple devices. When microseconds count, let...
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ACWiFi EXTREMELY FAST WIFI-Up to the router PAGE 3 of 9 ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes HIGH POWERED ANTENNAS-High-powered amplifiers with 3 external antennas Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles READYSHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access...and for gaming, video streaming or surfing. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Speed Get super fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for all you keep it safe by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices GIGABIT WIRED-...
ACWiFi EXTREMELY FAST WIFI-Up to the router PAGE 3 of 9 ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes HIGH POWERED ANTENNAS-High-powered amplifiers with 3 external antennas Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles READYSHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access...and for gaming, video streaming or surfing. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Speed Get super fast WiFi & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for all you keep it safe by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices GIGABIT WIRED-...
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..., NETGEAR has you 'll reduce interference & enjoy more reliable WiFi connectivity. Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for mobile devices DYNAMIC QoS-Dynamic QoS automatically recognizes & prioritizes streaming & gaming applications Ease Of Use Start enjoying your new device faster than lost connections! Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Reliable...
..., NETGEAR has you 'll reduce interference & enjoy more reliable WiFi connectivity. Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for mobile devices DYNAMIC QoS-Dynamic QoS automatically recognizes & prioritizes streaming & gaming applications Ease Of Use Start enjoying your new device faster than lost connections! Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Reliable...
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... resolves Internet traffic congestion when you have competing Internet demands at home. Nighthawk® App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more bandwidth to latency sensitive applications like gaming and streaming videos, then you'll benefit... data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in a few steps-just connect your router in just minutes PAGE 5 of Service (QoS). Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Dynamic Quality Of Service If you like online gaming...
... resolves Internet traffic congestion when you have competing Internet demands at home. Nighthawk® App The NETGEAR Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get more bandwidth to latency sensitive applications like gaming and streaming videos, then you'll benefit... data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in a few steps-just connect your router in just minutes PAGE 5 of Service (QoS). Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Dynamic Quality Of Service If you like online gaming...
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..., storage limitations, or privacy concerns of 9 Enjoy simultaneous streaming with NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® USB Access. With MU-MIMO, your WiFi network can deliver faster throughput to multiple devices simultaneously. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi routers can stream data to only one device at a time Data sent...
..., storage limitations, or privacy concerns of 9 Enjoy simultaneous streaming with NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® USB Access. With MU-MIMO, your WiFi network can deliver faster throughput to multiple devices simultaneously. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) Traditional WiFi routers can stream data to only one device at a time Data sent...
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... for Faster Processing Basic WiFi routers use simple single-core processors to connect WiFi devices to get maximum combined WiFi speeds of 9 Single-Core Processor Dual-Core 1.7GHz Processor X X X X X X XX X Typical Router 600Mbps 1.7GHz 1.7GHz Nighthawk X4S WiFi USB X Wired X X XX XX Quad-Stream X4 Architecture Better WiFi, the Industry's Latest Technology Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 433 Mbps 433...
... for Faster Processing Basic WiFi routers use simple single-core processors to connect WiFi devices to get maximum combined WiFi speeds of 9 Single-Core Processor Dual-Core 1.7GHz Processor X X X X X X XX X Typical Router 600Mbps 1.7GHz 1.7GHz Nighthawk X4S WiFi USB X Wired X X XX XX Quad-Stream X4 Architecture Better WiFi, the Industry's Latest Technology Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 433 Mbps 433...
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Connection Diagram Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router WiFi On/Off Push 'N' Connect with WPS LED eSATA port On/Off Gigabit Ethernet Internet Side view of product port locations USB 3.0 ports PAGE 8 of 9
Connection Diagram Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router WiFi On/Off Push 'N' Connect with WPS LED eSATA port On/Off Gigabit Ethernet Internet Side view of product port locations USB 3.0 ports PAGE 8 of 9
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... logo are trademarks of sale Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 285 x 185 x 50 mm (11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 in Draft 3.0 of NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Package Contents • Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router (R7800) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to country of Apple Inc. This...
... logo are trademarks of sale Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 285 x 185 x 50 mm (11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 in Draft 3.0 of NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | R7800 Nighthawk® X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Package Contents • Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router (R7800) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to country of Apple Inc. This...
User Manual
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router User Manual Model R7800 February 2017 202-11596-06 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router User Manual Model R7800 February 2017 202-11596-06 350 E.
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... that you for reference purposes only. 2 Conformity For regulatory compliance information, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www...
... that you for reference purposes only. 2 Conformity For regulatory compliance information, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www...
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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls 43 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 44 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites ... Level 67 Enable or Disable WiFi 160 MHz 67 Set Up a Guest WiFi Network 68 Control the WiFi Radios 69 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 70 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 70 Set Up a WiFi Schedule 71 Specify WPS Settings 72 Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point 73 Use the Router in Bridge Mode 74 Set...
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls 43 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 44 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites ... Level 67 Enable or Disable WiFi 160 MHz 67 Set Up a Guest WiFi Network 68 Control the WiFi Radios 69 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 70 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 70 Set Up a WiFi Schedule 71 Specify WPS Settings 72 Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point 73 Use the Router in Bridge Mode 74 Set...
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... X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play 85 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 86 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 88 Change the admin Password 88 Set Up Password Recovery 89 Recover the admin Password 90 View Router Status 90... Statistics 92 Check the Internet Connection Status 93 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 94 View Devices Currently on the Network 95 Monitor Internet Traffictraffic metering 95 Manage the Router Configuration File 97 Back Up Settings 97 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 97 ...
... X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play 85 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 86 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 88 Change the admin Password 88 Set Up Password Recovery 89 Recover the admin Password 90 View Router Status 90... Statistics 92 Check the Internet Connection Status 93 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 94 View Devices Currently on the Network 95 Monitor Internet Traffictraffic metering 95 Manage the Router Configuration File 97 Back Up Settings 97 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 97 ...
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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet 119 Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD 119 Create a ReadyCLOUD Account 119 Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD 120 Download Files Onto a USB Storage Device 121 Download Files 122 Change the Download Settings 123 Send Downloader...and Cable the Printer 135 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 135 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 135 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 137 View or Change the Status of a Printer 137 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 138 ...
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet 119 Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD 119 Create a ReadyCLOUD Account 119 Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD 120 Download Files Onto a USB Storage Device 121 Download Files 122 Change the Download Settings 123 Send Downloader...and Cable the Printer 135 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 135 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 135 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 137 View or Change the Status of a Printer 137 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 138 ...
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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Specify VPN Service in the Router 150 Install OpenVPN Software 151 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer 151 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 154 Install OpenVPN Software on ... 160 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Quick Tips...163 Sequence to Restart Your Network 163 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 163 WiFi Settings 163 Network Settings 163 Troubleshoot With the LEDs 163 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On 163 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 164 Power LED Stays Amber 164 LEDs...
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Specify VPN Service in the Router 150 Install OpenVPN Software 151 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer 151 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 154 Install OpenVPN Software on ... 160 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Quick Tips...163 Sequence to Restart Your Network 163 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 163 WiFi Settings 163 Network Settings 163 Troubleshoot With the LEDs 163 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On 163 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 164 Power LED Stays Amber 164 LEDs...
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..., backup, and streaming to every device in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 8 Hardware Setup 1 The Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with four high-performance antennas and quad-stream X4S architecture combines four WiFi streams to deliver WiFi connection speeds of up to 1.73 Gbps, and a combined speed of network and Internet...
..., backup, and streaming to every device in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 8 Hardware Setup 1 The Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with four high-performance antennas and quad-stream X4S architecture combines four WiFi streams to deliver WiFi connection speeds of up to 1.73 Gbps, and a combined speed of network and Internet...
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Figure 2. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, four antennas, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Router LEDs and buttons Hardware Setup 9 Package contents Top View The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router. Figure 1.
Figure 2. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, four antennas, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Router LEDs and buttons Hardware Setup 9 Package contents Top View The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router. Figure 1.
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.... • Off. The port is ready. • Blinking. The firmware is operating. • Blinking. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is connected to the router. Off. The router detected an Ethernet cable connection to this Ethernet port. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Solid white. Internet • Solid white... trying to remove the attached USB device. Hardware Setup 10 An eSATA device is plugged in and is trying to connect. • Off. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Table 1.
.... • Off. The port is ready. • Blinking. The firmware is operating. • Blinking. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is connected to the router. Off. The router detected an Ethernet cable connection to this Ethernet port. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Solid white. Internet • Solid white... trying to remove the attached USB device. Hardware Setup 10 An eSATA device is plugged in and is trying to connect. • Off. Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Table 1.
