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... and iPhones. PAGE 1 of USB hard drives. It delivers the speed and reliability needed for larger homes. The AC2000 Smart WiFi Router can be easily set up and monitor your home. These technologies also provide ultimate connectivity for mobile phones and tablets....to 30 devices and 2000 square foot coverage Overview The NETGEAR AC2000 Smart WiFi Router is an incredibly fast router delivering AC2000 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Data Sheet | R6850 AC2000 Smart WiFi Router-Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band Gigabit Performance & Use • AC2000 WiFi-300+1733Mbps† speeds • High-power...
... and iPhones. PAGE 1 of USB hard drives. It delivers the speed and reliability needed for larger homes. The AC2000 Smart WiFi Router can be easily set up and monitor your home. These technologies also provide ultimate connectivity for mobile phones and tablets....to 30 devices and 2000 square foot coverage Overview The NETGEAR AC2000 Smart WiFi Router is an incredibly fast router delivering AC2000 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Data Sheet | R6850 AC2000 Smart WiFi Router-Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band Gigabit Performance & Use • AC2000 WiFi-300+1733Mbps† speeds • High-power...
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... whole home coverage with your devices, your media, and your friends. The Ultimate BETTER RANGE-Wireless coverage for large homes WiFi Range NETGEAR AC2000 Smart WiFi Router with additional high-powered external antennas ANTENNAS-Great range with others. DLNA®-Find & play your media on your DLNA TV right ...(1) USB 2.0 port PAGE 2 of 5 Reliable Connections Stay connected-with Gigabit wired and wireless connection. Speed makes online gaming awesome. Data Sheet | R6850 AC2000 Smart WiFi Router-Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band Gigabit Speed Speed makes HD video better.
... whole home coverage with your devices, your media, and your friends. The Ultimate BETTER RANGE-Wireless coverage for large homes WiFi Range NETGEAR AC2000 Smart WiFi Router with additional high-powered external antennas ANTENNAS-Great range with others. DLNA®-Find & play your media on your DLNA TV right ...(1) USB 2.0 port PAGE 2 of 5 Reliable Connections Stay connected-with Gigabit wired and wireless connection. Speed makes online gaming awesome. Data Sheet | R6850 AC2000 Smart WiFi Router-Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band Gigabit Speed Speed makes HD video better.
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...of 5 PARENTAL CONTROLS-Manage web filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi ...802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with PSK) PERSONAL FTP SERVER-Customized free URL to make sure you covered. Data Sheet | R6850 AC2000 Smart WiFi Router-Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band Gigabit Ease Of Use Start enjoying your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you can connect...
...of 5 PARENTAL CONTROLS-Manage web filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi ...802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with PSK) PERSONAL FTP SERVER-Customized free URL to make sure you covered. Data Sheet | R6850 AC2000 Smart WiFi Router-Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band Gigabit Ease Of Use Start enjoying your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you can connect...
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... R6850 AC2000 Smart WiFi Router-Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to manage your connected devices. • Remote Management-Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Set up your router and ... Connection Diagram USB 2.0 Internet Gigabit Ethernet Push 'N' Connect with WPS Power On/Off PAGE 4 of your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to set up separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup...
... R6850 AC2000 Smart WiFi Router-Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to manage your connected devices. • Remote Management-Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Set up your router and ... Connection Diagram USB 2.0 Internet Gigabit Ethernet Push 'N' Connect with WPS Power On/Off PAGE 4 of your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to set up separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup...
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... this product's compatibility with a limited warranty that is operating. This product comes with future standards. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | R6850 AC2000 Smart WiFi Router-Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC2000 Smart WiFi Router (R6850) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to country of sale Physical...
... this product's compatibility with a limited warranty that is operating. This product comes with future standards. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | R6850 AC2000 Smart WiFi Router-Wi-Fi 5 Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC2000 Smart WiFi Router (R6850) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to country of sale Physical...
Installation Guide
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... Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland July 2018 The Nighthawk app guides you use only official NETGEAR support resources. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. Quick Start AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Model R6850 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user...
... Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland July 2018 The Nighthawk app guides you use only official NETGEAR support resources. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. Quick Start AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Model R6850 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user...
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... here are some more things you can do with the app: View a list of devices that are connected to your router's Internet connection speeds. Test your network. NetYwWoouriFkriKPNereyetws(PeoatrksWsNwiaroemrldee)s(:SsSSIDe)t:tings Your Preset Wireless Settings WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key ...(Password): Example Change your router displays the preset WiFi network name, password, and QR code. Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Router WiFi Network Name and Password A sticker on your WiFi network name and...
... here are some more things you can do with the app: View a list of devices that are connected to your router's Internet connection speeds. Test your network. NetYwWoouriFkriKPNereyetws(PeoatrksWsNwiaroemrldee)s(:SsSSIDe)t:tings Your Preset Wireless Settings WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key ...(Password): Example Change your router displays the preset WiFi network name, password, and QR code. Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Router WiFi Network Name and Password A sticker on your WiFi network name and...
User Manual
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Model R6850 November 2019 202-11859-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Model R6850 November 2019 202-11859-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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.../support/ to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of...
.../support/ to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of...
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... on the Top Panel 11 Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel 12 Router Label 13 Position the Router 13 Cable Your Router 15 Wall-Mount Your Router 16 Chapter 2 Connect to Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 18 Connect to the network using a wired connection 18 Find ...network 18 WiFi connection using WPS 18 Types of logins 19 Use a web browser to access the router 19 Automatic Internet Setup 19 Log in to the router 21 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 21 Change the language 22 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet...
... on the Top Panel 11 Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel 12 Router Label 13 Position the Router 13 Cable Your Router 15 Wall-Mount Your Router 16 Chapter 2 Connect to Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 18 Connect to the network using a wired connection 18 Find ...network 18 WiFi connection using WPS 18 Types of logins 19 Use a web browser to access the router 19 Automatic Internet Setup 19 Log in to the router 21 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 21 Change the language 22 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet...
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AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Manage the MTU size 39 MTU concepts 39 Change the MTU size 41 Chapter 4... event email notifications 60 Chapter 6 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB device requirements 63 Connect a USB storage device to the router 63 Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer 64 Map a USB device to a Windows ...network drive 64 Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac...65 Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault.....66 Back up Mac computers with Time Machine...
AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Manage the MTU size 39 MTU concepts 39 Change the MTU size 41 Chapter 4... event email notifications 60 Chapter 6 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB device requirements 63 Connect a USB storage device to the router 63 Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer 64 Map a USB device to a Windows ...network drive 64 Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac...65 Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault.....66 Back up Mac computers with Time Machine...
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AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 7 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet Set up and manage... Change the Dynamic DNS settings 78 Access USB storage devices through the Internet 79 Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 81 Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server 82 Set Up ...Delete a reserved IP address entry 94 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections 95 Specify Basic WiFi Settings 96 Change the Router WiFi Mode 97 Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security 98 Set up a guest WiFi network 99 Control the WiFi...
AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 7 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet Set up and manage... Change the Dynamic DNS settings 78 Access USB storage devices through the Internet 79 Chapter 8 Use the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 81 Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server 82 Set Up ...Delete a reserved IP address entry 94 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections 95 Specify Basic WiFi Settings 96 Change the Router WiFi Mode 97 Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security 98 Set up a guest WiFi network 99 Control the WiFi...
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AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group 109 Set up an IPTV port 111 Manage custom static routes 112 Set up a static route 112 Edit a ... Reset button 134 Erase the settings 134 Chapter 11 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 137 Specify VPN Service in the Router 137 Install OpenVPN Software 138 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer.......138 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 141 Install OpenVPN Software on...
AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group 109 Set up an IPTV port 111 Manage custom static routes 112 Set up a static route 112 Edit a ... Reset button 134 Erase the settings 134 Chapter 11 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 137 Specify VPN Service in the Router 137 Install OpenVPN Software 138 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer.......138 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 141 Install OpenVPN Software on...
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AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 142 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 143 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media............145 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 145 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router...Edit a Port Forwarding Service 152 Delete a Port Forwarding Entry 153 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public.........153 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule..........154 Port Triggering 154 Add a Port Triggering Service 155 Enable Port Triggering 156 Application Example: Port ...
AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 142 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 143 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media............145 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 145 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router...Edit a Port Forwarding Service 152 Delete a Port Forwarding Entry 153 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public.........153 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule..........154 Port Triggering 154 Add a Port Triggering Service 155 Enable Port Triggering 156 Application Example: Port ...
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AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 14 Supplemental Information Factory Settings 169 Technical Specifications 172 8
AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 14 Supplemental Information Factory Settings 169 Technical Specifications 172 8
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1 Hardware overview and setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel • Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router • Wall-Mount Your Router For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 9
1 Hardware overview and setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel • Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router • Wall-Mount Your Router For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 9
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Package contents Hardware overview and setup 10 User Manual Figure 1. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
Package contents Hardware overview and setup 10 User Manual Figure 1. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
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AC2000 Smart WiFi Router LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on and the router is ready. The power is on the top of the router. The Internet connection is ready. No Ethernet cable is not supplied to the router. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. Off. Power is connected between the router and the modem. Blinking green. A firmware update is in progress. Hardware overview and setup 11 User Manual Off. Table 1. Internet Solid green.
AC2000 Smart WiFi Router LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on and the router is ready. The power is on the top of the router. The Internet connection is ready. No Ethernet cable is not supplied to the router. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. Off. Power is connected between the router and the modem. Blinking green. A firmware update is in progress. Hardware overview and setup 11 User Manual Off. Table 1. Internet Solid green.
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...WiFi Description Solid green. The WiFi radio is ready. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel The back panel of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the... port. Off. Figure 2. USB Solid green. Hardware overview and setup 12 User Manual Router back panel In addition to the three antenna connectors, viewed from left to LAN devices. • WAN port. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Table 1. No USB device is connected. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN ...
...WiFi Description Solid green. The WiFi radio is ready. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel The back panel of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the... port. Off. Figure 2. USB Solid green. Hardware overview and setup 12 User Manual Router back panel In addition to the three antenna connectors, viewed from left to LAN devices. • WAN port. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router Table 1. No USB device is connected. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN ...
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... in and around your home might affect your WiFi network. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router • Reset button. For information about using the Reset button, see Return the router to the DC power connector. Position the router according to the following guidelines: • Place the router near Ethernet cables for network access. However, the operating distance...
... in and around your home might affect your WiFi network. AC2000 Smart WiFi Router • Reset button. For information about using the Reset button, see Return the router to the DC power connector. Position the router according to the following guidelines: • Place the router near Ethernet cables for network access. However, the operating distance...