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... the installation. See the regulatory compliance document 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. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland The Nighthawk app guides...
... the installation. See the regulatory compliance document 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. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland The Nighthawk app guides...
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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... are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Support Thank you use only official...
... are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Support Thank you use only official...
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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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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 AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Unpack Your Router The box contains the following items. Figure 1.
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Router 2. Ethernet cable 3. Power adapter In some regions, a CD is included in the package. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Table 1. Hardware Overview of the 10 Router User Manual Legend 1.
Router 2. Ethernet cable 3. Power adapter In some regions, a CD is included in the package. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Table 1. Hardware Overview of the 10 Router User Manual Legend 1.
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... ports 1-4 Solid green. A powered-on , and the router is in progress. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the router. WiFi LED Solid green. No device is off. The wireless radio is connected to the router. LED Off. The power is on device is ready. .... LED descriptions LED Power LED Description Solid green. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. 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 Off.
... ports 1-4 Solid green. A powered-on , and the router is in progress. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the router. WiFi LED Solid green. No device is off. The wireless radio is connected to the router. LED Off. The power is on device is ready. .... LED descriptions LED Power LED Description Solid green. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. 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 Off.
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Press the button for less than 10 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks amber. - Reset the router to the two antennas, the back panel contains the following components: • Reset/WPS button. Router back panel In addition to its factory default settings. Connect ...reboot and reset the router and connect WPS-enabled devices to the router. • DC power connector. Press the button for more than 5 seconds to LAN devices. • Internet WAN port. Hardware Overview of the 12 Router User Manual Reboot the router. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Figure 2. Use the...
Press the button for less than 10 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks amber. - Reset the router to the two antennas, the back panel contains the following components: • Reset/WPS button. Router back panel In addition to its factory default settings. Connect ...reboot and reset the router and connect WPS-enabled devices to the router. • DC power connector. Press the button for more than 5 seconds to LAN devices. • Internet WAN port. Hardware Overview of the 12 Router User Manual Reboot the router. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Figure 2. Use the...
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AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Router Label The router label 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 walls the WiFi signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the ...router is within the operating range of the 13 Router User Manual Router label Position the Router The router lets you access your other devices. • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these: - WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other WiFi...
AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Router Label The router label 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 walls the WiFi signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the ...router is within the operating range of the 13 Router User Manual Router label Position the Router The router lets you access your other devices. • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these: - WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other WiFi...
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Fish tanks - Base of the 14 Router User Manual Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. 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 - Aluminum studs - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Brick - Computers - Solid metal door - Mirrors -
Fish tanks - Base of the 14 Router User Manual Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. 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 - Aluminum studs - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Brick - Computers - Solid metal door - Mirrors -
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... modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Plug in . 3. If your router: 1. Hardware Overview of your router with the blue Ethernet cable that came with your Internet service. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To cable your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on... the back panel of the router. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the Internet port of the 15 Router User Manual Connect your...
... modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Plug in . 3. If your router: 1. Hardware Overview of your router with the blue Ethernet cable that came with your Internet service. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To cable your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on... the back panel of the router. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the Internet port of the 15 Router User Manual Connect your...
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... to notify you can connect to the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Connect to the Router During and after installation, you that an Ethernet cable is connected. Your computer connects to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual Manual Method On the WiFi device that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is...
... to notify you can connect to the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Connect to the Router During and after installation, you that an Ethernet cable is connected. Your computer connects to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual Manual Method On the WiFi device that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is...
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... 2. To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect), make sure that all WiFi devices to be connected to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual The WPS process automatically sets up the device with the device. Enter the router WiFi password. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings ..., press the WPS button on page 63. For more information, see Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network on your computer or mobile device. 3. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 If you did not change the name of the network during the setup process, look for about 5 to 10 seconds...
... 2. To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect), make sure that all WiFi devices to be connected to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual The WPS process automatically sets up the device with the device. Enter the router WiFi password. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings ..., press the WPS button on page 63. For more information, see Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network on your computer or mobile device. 3. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 If you did not change the name of the network during the setup process, look for about 5 to 10 seconds...
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... The login that your ISP gave you in to your Internet service. This information is working, you can connect to your router manually. Automatic Internet Setup You can use a web browser to the Internet. When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider...you no longer need the following information to the router interface from a web browser as admin. This logs you cannot locate this login information, contact your router: • The ISP configuration information for WiFi access. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Types of Logins Separate types of logins are ...
... The login that your ISP gave you in to your Internet service. This information is working, you can connect to your router manually. Automatic Internet Setup You can use a web browser to the Internet. When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider...you no longer need the following information to the router interface from a web browser as admin. This logs you cannot locate this login information, contact your router: • The ISP configuration information for WiFi access. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Types of Logins Separate types of logins are ...
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...Internet on by pressing the On/Off button. 2. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To automatically set to the Internet, do the following : a. Turn the router on page 129. Launch a web browser. The router connects to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. If problems persist, register your router: 1. If the browser does not display the... options and typed everything correctly. Contact your settings. Make sure that you want to change it to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions. b.
...Internet on by pressing the On/Off button. 2. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To automatically set to the Internet, do the following : a. Turn the router on page 129. Launch a web browser. The router connects to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. If problems persist, register your router: 1. If the browser does not display the... options and typed everything correctly. Contact your settings. Make sure that you want to change it to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions. b.
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...name is admin. The page refreshes with the language that you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser automatically displays the router web interface. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Log In to the Router When you selected. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. To change settings for the...user name and password are case-sensitive. If you want to the router web interface. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. A login window opens. 3. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Connect to confirm this manual use a browser to log in to view or change the language:...
...name is admin. The page refreshes with the language that you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser automatically displays the router web interface. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Log In to the Router When you selected. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. To change settings for the...user name and password are case-sensitive. If you want to the router web interface. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. A login window opens. 3. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Connect to confirm this manual use a browser to log in to view or change the language:...
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AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. To...you do not need to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23). 6. Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can manually specify the connection settings for an Internet service for servers ... the information that your Internet service. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. The default password is admin. The Setup Wizard ...
AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. To...you do not need to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 23). 6. Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can manually specify the connection settings for an Internet service for servers ... the information that your Internet service. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. The default password is admin. The Setup Wizard ...
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If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, type it also. 10. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual Enter the router user name and password. No radio button selected. 6. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address...The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Leave the Does your ISP's primary DNS server. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To specify the connection settings for an Internet service for which your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it in the Domain Name (...
If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, type it also. 10. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual Enter the router user name and password. No radio button selected. 6. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address...The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Leave the Does your ISP's primary DNS server. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To specify the connection settings for an Internet service for which your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it in the Domain Name (...
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.... The Internet Setup page displays. 5. The page adjusts. 6. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you must use . 11. The user name is connected to test your ISP... Internet service for which you must log in : 1. Launch a web browser from connecting to your Internet connection require a login? AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 • Use Computer MAC Address. The default password is often an email address. In the Login field, enter the login name that...
.... The Internet Setup page displays. 5. The page adjusts. 6. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you must use . 11. The user name is connected to test your ISP... Internet service for which you must log in : 1. Launch a web browser from connecting to your Internet connection require a login? AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 • Use Computer MAC Address. The default password is often an email address. In the Login field, enter the login name that...
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...are saved. 16. Your settings are now using the Internet connection. Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in to your Internet service. 9.... (zero) means never log out. 12. The router captures and uses the MAC address of minutes. Click the Test button to assign your router connects. 13. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that your...see You Cannot Access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. A value of your DNS servers. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 8.
...are saved. 16. Your settings are now using the Internet connection. Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in to your Internet service. 9.... (zero) means never log out. 12. The router captures and uses the MAC address of minutes. Click the Test button to assign your router connects. 13. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that your...see You Cannot Access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. A value of your DNS servers. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 8.