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For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. 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. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621...
For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. 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. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621...
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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
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... supply. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Support...
... supply. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Support...
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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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... Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router For more information about the topics that are covered in this guide, you might need to time at netgear.com/support. 1 Hardware Overview of your product does not match what is described in this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are made available...
... Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router For more information about the topics that are covered in this guide, you might need to time at netgear.com/support. 1 Hardware Overview of your product does not match what is described in this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are made available...
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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. Hardware Overview of the 10 Router User Manual Legend 1. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Table 1. Power adapter In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Ethernet cable 3.
Router 2. Hardware Overview of the 10 Router User Manual Legend 1. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Table 1. Power adapter In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Ethernet cable 3.
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...green. LED descriptions LED Power LED Description Solid green. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the router. Power is off. WiFi LED Solid green. Off. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. Off. The wireless radio is not supplied... router is connected between the router and the modem. Internet LED Solid green. A firmware update is connected to this Ethernet port. Off. 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 ...
...green. LED descriptions LED Power LED Description Solid green. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the router. Power is off. WiFi LED Solid green. Off. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. Off. The wireless radio is not supplied... router is connected between the router and the modem. Internet LED Solid green. A firmware update is connected to this Ethernet port. Off. 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 ...
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.../Off button to provide power to a modem. • Power On/Off button. Hardware Overview of the 12 Router User Manual Use the blue Fast Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to the router. • DC power connector. This button can be used to reboot and reset the... amber. - Press the button for about 5 to 10 seconds until all the LEDs blink green. • Ethernet LAN ports. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Figure 2. Reboot the router. Connect WPS-enabled devices. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the two antennas, the back panel contains...
.../Off button to provide power to a modem. • Power On/Off button. Hardware Overview of the 12 Router User Manual Use the blue Fast Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to the router. • DC power connector. This button can be used to reboot and reset the... amber. - Press the button for about 5 to 10 seconds until all the LEDs blink green. • Ethernet LAN ports. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Figure 2. Reboot the router. Connect WPS-enabled devices. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the two antennas, the back panel contains...
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... 3. Home security systems - Ceiling fans - AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Router Label The router label on the physical placement of the router. Additionally, other device that the router is within the operating range of your network anywhere within reach of the 13 Router User Manual WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other WiFi access points in an elevated...
... 3. Home security systems - Ceiling fans - AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Router Label The router label on the physical placement of the router. Additionally, other device that the router is within the operating range of your network anywhere within reach of the 13 Router User Manual WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other WiFi access points in an elevated...
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Solid metal door - Aluminum studs - Fish tanks - Mirrors - Brick - 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 - Base of the 14 Router User Manual Computers - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4.
Solid metal door - Aluminum studs - Fish tanks - Mirrors - Brick - 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 - Base of the 14 Router User Manual Computers - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4.
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... that came with your Internet service. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. If your router: 1. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to your modem to the Internet port of the 15 Router User Manual Plug in . 3. Connect your router and plug the power adapter into an...
... that came with your Internet service. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. If your router: 1. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to your modem to the Internet port of the 15 Router User Manual Plug in . 3. Connect your router and plug the power adapter into an...
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... an Ethernet Cable You can connect to the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. To connect a device manually to the WiFi network of the router. Connect to the local area network (LAN). AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Connect to the Router During and after installation, you can connect your WiFi connections. Your computer connects to the Network and 17...
... an Ethernet Cable You can connect to the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. To connect a device manually to the WiFi network of the router. Connect to the local area network (LAN). AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Connect to the Router During and after installation, you can connect your WiFi connections. Your computer connects to the Network and 17...
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...settings. Check the WPS instructions for easily adding computers and other devices to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual The default WiFi password (also referred to the WiFi network of the network during the setup process, look for about 5 to the network are Wi-Fi certified...automatically sets up the device with the device. Enter the router WiFi password. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is also on page 63. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 If you did not change the name of the router. To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect), make sure that...
...settings. Check the WPS instructions for easily adding computers and other devices to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual The default WiFi password (also referred to the WiFi network of the network during the setup process, look for about 5 to the network are Wi-Fi certified...automatically sets up the device with the device. Enter the router WiFi password. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is also on page 63. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 If you did not change the name of the router. To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect), make sure that...
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...your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your ISP to the Internet. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Types of Logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described here...its settings. Using the installation assistant, basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Your router is important that you understand the difference so that you in a letter or some other way. It is preset with ...
...your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your ISP to the Internet. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Types of Logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described here...its settings. Using the installation assistant, basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Your router is important that you understand the difference so that you in a letter or some other way. It is preset with ...
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... correct options and typed everything correctly. The router connects to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual c. If problems persist, register your settings. Connect to the Internet. 6. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To automatically set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to avoid being...
... correct options and typed everything correctly. The router connects to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual c. If problems persist, register your settings. Connect to the Internet. 6. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 To automatically set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to avoid being...
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Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The procedures in this manual use a browser to log in to the router: 1. The user name is password. The default password is admin. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Log In to the Router When you first connect to the network. 2. A login window opens. 3. You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or...
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The procedures in this manual use a browser to log in to the router: 1. The user name is password. The default password is admin. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Log In to the Router When you first connect to the network. 2. A login window opens. 3. You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or...
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You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the NETGEAR installation assistant to use your Internet settings. 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 detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser.
You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the NETGEAR installation assistant to use your Internet settings. 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 detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser.
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... radio button, 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 view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Launch a web browser from connecting to your Internet... Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual Use the information that is not the same as the installation assistant pages that displays the first time you connect to your router to determine your router. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Use the Internet Setup ...
... radio button, 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 view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Launch a web browser from connecting to your Internet... Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual Use the information that is not the same as the installation assistant pages that displays the first time you connect to your router to determine your router. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. AC1000 WiFi Router Model R6080 Use the Internet Setup ...