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... before connecting the power supply. Quick Start AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Si ce produit est vendu...
... before connecting the power supply. Quick Start AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Si ce produit est vendu...
User Manual
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 August 2019 202-11754-04 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 August 2019 202-11754-04 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit...
... help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit...
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...Connectors on the Back Panel 11 Router Label 13 Position the Router 13 Cable Your Router 14 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the Router 17 Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable 17 Join the WiFi Network of the Router 17 Manual Method 17 Wi-Fi Protected Setup... Method 18 Types of Logins 19 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 19 Automatic Internet Setup ...
...Connectors on the Back Panel 11 Router Label 13 Position the Router 13 Cable Your Router 14 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the Router 17 Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable 17 Join the WiFi Network of the Router 17 Manual Method 17 Wi-Fi Protected Setup... Method 18 Types of Logins 19 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 19 Automatic Internet Setup ...
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AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Change a Reserved IP Address 80 Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry 80 Disable the Built-In DHCP Server 81 Change the Router's Device Name 82 Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes 83 Set Up a Static Route 83 Change a Static Route 85 Remove ... 87 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play.........89 Chapter 7 Manage the Router Update the Firmware of the Router 92 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 92 Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router.........93 Change the admin Password 94 Set Up Password Recovery 95 Recover the ...
AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Change a Reserved IP Address 80 Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry 80 Disable the Built-In DHCP Server 81 Change the Router's Device Name 82 Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes 83 Set Up a Static Route 83 Change a Static Route 85 Remove ... 87 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play.........89 Chapter 7 Manage the Router Update the Firmware of the Router 92 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 92 Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router.........93 Change the admin Password 94 Set Up Password Recovery 95 Recover the ...
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... on the Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com. You can check for and download new firmware manually. In this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are made available from time to...
... on the Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com. You can check for and download new firmware manually. In this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are made available from time to...
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AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Unpack Your Router The box contains the following items. Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Overview of the 9 Router User Manual
AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Unpack Your Router The box contains the following items. Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Overview of the 9 Router User Manual
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Router 2. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Table 1. Legend 1. Power adapter In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Hardware Overview of the 10 Router User Manual Ethernet cable 3.
Router 2. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Table 1. Legend 1. Power adapter In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Hardware Overview of the 10 Router User Manual Ethernet cable 3.
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.... A powered-on , and the router is in progress. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 LED Descriptions The following table describes the LEDs on the Back Panel The back panel of the 11 Router User Manual Internet LED Solid green. Off. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. Table 2. WiFi LED Solid green. No Ethernet...
.... A powered-on , and the router is in progress. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 LED Descriptions The following table describes the LEDs on the Back Panel The back panel of the 11 Router User Manual Internet LED Solid green. Off. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. Table 2. WiFi LED Solid green. No Ethernet...
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...the button is pressed: - This button can be used to reboot and reset the router and connect WPS-enabled devices to the DC power connector. Hardware Overview of the 12 Router User Manual Reboot the router. Router back panel In addition to a modem. • Power On/Off button. Press the...8226; Ethernet LAN ports. Use the blue Fast Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to the two antennas, the back panel contains the following components: • Reset/WPS button. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Figure 2. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to reboot the...
...the button is pressed: - This button can be used to reboot and reset the router and connect WPS-enabled devices to the DC power connector. Hardware Overview of the 12 Router User Manual Reboot the router. Router back panel In addition to a modem. • Power On/Off button. Press the...8226; Ethernet LAN ports. Use the blue Fast Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to the two antennas, the back panel contains the following components: • Reset/WPS button. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Figure 2. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to reboot the...
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...the following guidelines: • Place the router near Ethernet cables for network access. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Router Label The router label on the physical placement of walls the WiFi signal passes through can vary significantly depending ...on the bottom panel of the router lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the 13 Router User Manual...
...the following guidelines: • Place the router near Ethernet cables for network access. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Router Label The router label on the physical placement of walls the WiFi signal passes through can vary significantly depending ...on the bottom panel of the router lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the 13 Router User Manual...
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Computers - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Fish tanks - Brick - Aluminum studs - Mirrors - Router cabling Hardware Overview of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: - AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Base of the 14 Router User Manual Solid metal door -
Computers - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Fish tanks - Brick - Aluminum studs - Mirrors - Router cabling Hardware Overview of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: - AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Base of the 14 Router User Manual Solid metal door -
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... not light, press the Power On/Off button on your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Hardware Overview of the router. If your router: 1. Plug in . 3. Unplug your modem's power, ...leaving the modem connected to your modem. Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the blue Ethernet cable that came with your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on the back panel of the 15 Router User Manual If your router. 4.
... not light, press the Power On/Off button on your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Hardware Overview of the router. If your router: 1. Plug in . 3. Unplug your modem's power, ...leaving the modem connected to your modem. Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the blue Ethernet cable that came with your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on the back panel of the 15 Router User Manual If your router. 4.
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...). AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Connect to the Router During and after installation, you can use a static IP address, change the settings of your computer so that it . Your computer connects to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual To connect a device manually to the WiFi network... of the numbered Ethernet ports. Look for all WiFi networks in your computer to your WiFi connections. Connect to one of the router: 1. Connect the other end of the ...
...). AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Connect to the Router During and after installation, you can use a static IP address, change the settings of your computer so that it . Your computer connects to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual To connect a device manually to the WiFi network... of the numbered Ethernet ports. Look for all WiFi networks in your computer to your WiFi connections. Connect to one of the router: 1. Connect the other end of the ...
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...WPS to connect a computer or mobile device to 10 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks amber. 4. Check the WPS instructions for easily adding computers and other devices to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual The default SSID is lit). 2. To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect),...button. Press the Reset/WPS button of the router for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The device connects to the WiFi network of the router: 1. The WPS process automatically sets up the device with the device. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 If you did not change the name...
...WPS to connect a computer or mobile device to 10 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks amber. 4. Check the WPS instructions for easily adding computers and other devices to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual The default SSID is lit). 2. To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect),...button. Press the Reset/WPS button of the router for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The device connects to the WiFi network of the router: 1. The WPS process automatically sets up the device with the device. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 If you did not change the name...
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...ISP; It is preset with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for your router manually. Before you can set up your Internet service. Use a Web Browser to Access the Router When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with the router: • ISP login. Using the ... information, ask your ISP gave you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can use a web browser to access the router to your router automatically, or you in a letter or some other way. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Types of Logins Separate types of logins...
...ISP; It is preset with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for your router manually. Before you can set up your Internet service. Use a Web Browser to Access the Router When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with the router: • ISP login. Using the ... information, ask your ISP gave you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can use a web browser to access the router to your router automatically, or you in a letter or some other way. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Types of Logins Separate types of logins...
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... the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field. 5. If the router does not connect to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that the computer is connected...WiFi settings take effect. 3. c. Launch a web browser. b. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To automatically set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is connected to verify that your computer or mobile device is uncommon), change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR...
... the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field. 5. If the router does not connect to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that the computer is connected...WiFi settings take effect. 3. c. Launch a web browser. b. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To automatically set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is connected to verify that your computer or mobile device is uncommon), change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR...
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... is admin. You can change the language: 1. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Log In to the Router When you first connect to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Note: You can use http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is connected... to the network. 2. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. Launch a web browser from...
... is admin. You can change the language: 1. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Log In to the Router When you first connect to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Note: You can use http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is connected... to the network. 2. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. Launch a web browser from...
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3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet settings. You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the NETGEAR installation assistant to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection • Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection • Manage the MTU Size 22
3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet settings. You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the NETGEAR installation assistant to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection • Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection • Manage the MTU Size 22
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... page displays. 4. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual The Setup Wizard is not the same as the installation assistant pages that is connected to the Internet. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for which you connect to your Internet configuration. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can...
... page displays. 4. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual The Setup Wizard is not the same as the installation assistant pages that is connected to the Internet. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for which you connect to your Internet configuration. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can...