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... LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland The Nighthawk app guides you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can access this document in Canada, you for reference purposes only. Quick Start AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and...
... LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland The Nighthawk app guides you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can access this document in Canada, you for reference purposes only. Quick Start AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and...
Installation Guide
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... devices that are connected to your WiFi network name and password. Do More With the Nighthawk App Now that your WiFi is set up separate WiFi access for guests. Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Router WiFi Network Name and Password A sticker on your router displays the preset WiFi network name, password, and QR...
... devices that are connected to your WiFi network name and password. Do More With the Nighthawk App Now that your WiFi is set up separate WiFi access for guests. Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Router WiFi Network Name and Password A sticker on your router displays the preset WiFi network name, password, and QR...
Product Data Sheet
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... and online mobile gaming. With up and monitor your home network • Ultimate connectivity for latest dual band WiFi devices such as smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and more Overview The NETGEAR AC1000 Dual Band WiFi Router is three times faster than similar 802.11n technology, and delivers the speed and reliability for HD streaming and...
... and online mobile gaming. With up and monitor your home network • Ultimate connectivity for latest dual band WiFi devices such as smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and more Overview The NETGEAR AC1000 Dual Band WiFi Router is three times faster than similar 802.11n technology, and delivers the speed and reliability for HD streaming and...
Product Data Sheet
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... to more fun. Fast download speeds up and monitor your home for media streaming. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1000 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you need for iPad®, tablets & smartphones NIGHTHAWK® APP-Easily set up to make sure you need speed, with high-powered external antennas...
... to more fun. Fast download speeds up and monitor your home for media streaming. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1000 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you need for iPad®, tablets & smartphones NIGHTHAWK® APP-Easily set up to make sure you need speed, with high-powered external antennas...
Product Data Sheet
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... the rest. Data Sheet | R6080 AC1000 Dual Band WiFi Router Security Maintain high security across your network to ensure your router in just minutes PAGE 3 of your WiFi. Get connected in few steps-just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you...Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with PSK) Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it 's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access to your home network, NETGEAR has you can ...
... the rest. Data Sheet | R6080 AC1000 Dual Band WiFi Router Security Maintain high security across your network to ensure your router in just minutes PAGE 3 of your WiFi. Get connected in few steps-just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you...Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with PSK) Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it 's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access to your home network, NETGEAR has you can ...
Product Data Sheet
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Connection Diagram Data Sheet | R6080 AC1000 Dual Band WiFi Router Fast Ethernet Internet Modem Reset/Push 'N' Connect Power On/Off PAGE 4 of 5
Connection Diagram Data Sheet | R6080 AC1000 Dual Band WiFi Router Fast Ethernet Internet Modem Reset/Push 'N' Connect Power On/Off PAGE 4 of 5
Product Data Sheet
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... purchase from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Data Sheet | R6080 AC1000 Dual Band WiFi Router Package Contents • AC1000 Dual Band WiFi Router (R6080) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to other 802.11ac 1000Mbps devices. Visit http://community.netgear.com Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty/ • Extend your warranty & technical support within...
... purchase from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Data Sheet | R6080 AC1000 Dual Band WiFi Router Package Contents • AC1000 Dual Band WiFi Router (R6080) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to other 802.11ac 1000Mbps devices. Visit http://community.netgear.com Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty/ • Extend your warranty & technical support within...
User Manual
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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. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual
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... for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. 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...
... for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. 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...
User Manual
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..., Buttons, and 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...
..., Buttons, and 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...
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AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection 36 Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet ... the Push Button Method 63 Use WPS With the PIN Method 64 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network 65 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 69 Chapter 6 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings View or Change WAN... Filtering 74 Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway 75 Manage the LAN IP Address Settings 76 Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings 77 Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool 78 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses 79 Reserve a LAN IP...
AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection 36 Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet ... the Push Button Method 63 Use WPS With the PIN Method 64 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network 65 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 69 Chapter 6 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings View or Change WAN... Filtering 74 Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway 75 Manage the LAN IP Address Settings 76 Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings 77 Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool 78 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses 79 Reserve a LAN IP...
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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 a Static Route... Default Settings 98 Use the Reset Button 98 Erase the Settings 99 View the Status and Statistics of the Router 100 View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings 100 Display Internet Port Statistics 101 Check the Internet Connection Status 102 Manage the Activity Log 103 View,...
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 a Static Route... Default Settings 98 Use the Reset Button 98 Erase the Settings 99 View the Status and Statistics of the Router 100 View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings 100 Display Internet Port Statistics 101 Check the Internet Connection Status 102 Manage the Activity Log 103 View,...
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AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Chapter 9 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications 113 Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default .........126 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 127 Power LED Stays Amber 127 Internet or Ethernet LEDs Are Off 127 WiFi LED Is Off 128 You Cannot Log In to the Router 128 You Cannot Access the Internet 129 Check the WAN IP Address 129 Troubleshoot PPPoE 130 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 131...
AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Chapter 9 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications 113 Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default .........126 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 127 Power LED Stays Amber 127 Internet or Ethernet LEDs Are Off 127 WiFi LED Is Off 128 You Cannot Log In to the Router 128 You Cannot Access the Internet 129 Check the WAN IP Address 129 Troubleshoot PPPoE 130 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 131...
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AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 136 Technical Specifications 139 7
AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 136 Technical Specifications 139 7
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...made available from time to update your firmware. In this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are covered in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com. You can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or ...behavior of the Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LED Descriptions • Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router...
...made available from time to update your firmware. In this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are covered in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com. You can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or ...behavior of the Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LED Descriptions • Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router...
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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. 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.
User Manual
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... the Back Panel The back panel of the 11 Router User Manual No Ethernet cable is ready. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on , and the router is connected between the router and the modem. 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...
... the Back Panel The back panel of the 11 Router User Manual No Ethernet cable is ready. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on , and the router is connected between the router and the modem. 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...
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.../WPS button. Connect WPS-enabled devices. Press the button for less than 10 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks amber. - Router back panel In addition to the router depending on how long the button is pressed: - Reboot the router. Use the blue Fast Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the... router to LAN devices. • Internet WAN port. Use the four Fast Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to its factory default settings. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to 10 seconds until all the LEDs blink green. • Ethernet LAN ports. AC1000 WiFi Router ...
.../WPS button. Connect WPS-enabled devices. Press the button for less than 10 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks amber. - Router back panel In addition to the router depending on how long the button is pressed: - Reboot the router. Use the blue Fast Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the... router to LAN devices. • Internet WAN port. Use the four Fast Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to its factory default settings. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to 10 seconds until all the LEDs blink green. • Ethernet LAN ports. AC1000 WiFi Router ...
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... the area where your computers and other devices. • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these: - AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Router Label The router label on the physical placement of the router. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other WiFi access points in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings...
... the area where your computers and other devices. • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these: - AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Router Label The router label on the physical placement of the router. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other WiFi access points in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings...