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Nighthawk® AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Data Sheet R7450 Reliable Connections There's nothing more frustrating than ever. EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! NETGEAR wants to your home network GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access...connect quickly & make sure you covered. SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for better connections to more reliable WiFi connectivity. With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you'll reduce interference & enjoy more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Downstream & upstream ...
Nighthawk® AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Data Sheet R7450 Reliable Connections There's nothing more frustrating than ever. EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! NETGEAR wants to your home network GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access...connect quickly & make sure you covered. SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for better connections to more reliable WiFi connectivity. With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you'll reduce interference & enjoy more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Downstream & upstream ...
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...5GHz WiFi-An industry first PAGE 4 OF 6 Once set up, you through the rest. Nighthawk® AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Data Sheet R7450 NIGHTHAWK APP The Nighthawk App makes it easy to set up your router and get the most out of your device to keep WiFi signal...8226; WiFi Coverage-Reduces dead spots, & boosts signal strength • Implicit & Explicit Beamforming boosts speed, reliability & range for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes BEAMFORMING+-FOR MORE RELIABLE CONNECTIONS Unlike typical WiFi routers that is locked in even when the device is a stronger, faster...
...5GHz WiFi-An industry first PAGE 4 OF 6 Once set up, you through the rest. Nighthawk® AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Data Sheet R7450 NIGHTHAWK APP The Nighthawk App makes it easy to set up your router and get the most out of your device to keep WiFi signal...8226; WiFi Coverage-Reduces dead spots, & boosts signal strength • Implicit & Explicit Beamforming boosts speed, reliability & range for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes BEAMFORMING+-FOR MORE RELIABLE CONNECTIONS Unlike typical WiFi routers that is locked in even when the device is a stronger, faster...
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... Your Router With the Nighthawk App 19 Log In to the Router 20 Change the Language 20 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 22 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 22 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 22 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login 24 Specify...
... Your Router With the Nighthawk App 19 Log In to the Router 20 Change the Language 20 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 22 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 22 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 22 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login 24 Specify...
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... router label. 3. On your WPS-enabled device to the router's WiFi network with an Ethernet cable: 1. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Connect to the Network You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN). ...the WPS button on your computer. 3. Your computer connects to the WiFi network. Wired Connection You can connect to the router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you set up your WPS-enabled device. 3. To connect your computer to the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. ...
... router label. 3. On your WPS-enabled device to the router's WiFi network with an Ethernet cable: 1. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Connect to the Network You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN). ...the WPS button on your computer. 3. Your computer connects to the WiFi network. Wired Connection You can connect to the router with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you set up your WPS-enabled device. 3. To connect your computer to the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. ...
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This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection • Specify IPv6 Internet Connections • Manage the MTU Size 21 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your router to allow your Internet settings.
This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection • Specify IPv6 Internet Connections • Manage the MTU Size 21 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your router to allow your Internet settings.
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...first time you connect to your router to detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your Internet configuration. To use the Setup Wizard to set up . The password is connected to the router network. 2. Specify Your Internet Settings 22 User Manual A login...http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router admin user name and password. A login window opens. The Setup Wizard is admin. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Click the Next button.
...first time you connect to your router to detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your Internet configuration. To use the Setup Wizard to set up . The password is connected to the router network. 2. Specify Your Internet Settings 22 User Manual A login...http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router admin user name and password. A login window opens. The Setup Wizard is admin. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Click the Next button.
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...Address. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 3. In the Does your ISP assigned. The gateway is the one computer that your Internet connection require a login? Your ISP automatically ...assigns this page, the default settings usually work, but you are now using. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. If your router connects. 9. Your ISP uses DHCP to which your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it...
...Address. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 3. In the Does your ISP assigned. The gateway is the one computer that your Internet connection require a login? Your ISP automatically ...assigns this page, the default settings usually work, but you are now using. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. If your router connects. 9. Your ISP uses DHCP to which your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it...
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Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 12. Click the Test button to log in the Service Name (if Required) field. 10. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router admin user ... basic Internet setup: 1. section, select the Yes radio button. 6. In the Login field, enter the login name that you . Select an Internet IP Address radio button: Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual Select Internet. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in to the router network. 2. If the NETGEAR website...
Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 12. Click the Test button to log in the Service Name (if Required) field. 10. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router admin user ... basic Internet setup: 1. section, select the Yes radio button. 6. In the Login field, enter the login name that you . Select an Internet IP Address radio button: Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual Select Internet. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in to the router network. 2. If the NETGEAR website...
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You can provide this information. 6. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The IPv6 page displays. 5. Your settings are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and ... to a single zero or omit it. A login window opens. 3. Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The user name is password. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config. The following errors invalidate an IPv6 address: ...
You can provide this information. 6. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The IPv6 page displays. 5. Your settings are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and ... to a single zero or omit it. A login window opens. 3. Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The user name is password. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config. The following errors invalidate an IPv6 address: ...
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... is acquired for an IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection: 1. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Your settings are case-sensitive. This field shows the IPv6 address that you specified the first time that is also indicated by the underline...a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The router automatically detects the information in . Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server.
... is acquired for an IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection: 1. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Your settings are case-sensitive. This field shows the IPv6 address that you specified the first time that is also indicated by the underline...a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The router automatically detects the information in . Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server.
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... by using a 6to4 tunnel: 1. To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the router's LAN interface. The user name and password are saved. The ... information in . Click the Apply button. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 7. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 connection. A login ...
... by using a 6to4 tunnel: 1. To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the router's LAN interface. The user name and password are saved. The ... information in . Click the Apply button. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 7. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 connection. A login ...
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...'s primary DNS server. If the router receives option 212, the fields are case-sensitive. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The page adjusts. The number after the slash (/) is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. The BASIC Home... Auto Detect mode. If a secondary DNS server address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 With a 6rd tunnel configuration, the router follows the RFC5969 standard, supporting two ways to display the correct settings in this section. •...
...'s primary DNS server. If the router receives option 212, the fields are case-sensitive. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The page adjusts. The number after the slash (/) is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. The BASIC Home... Auto Detect mode. If a secondary DNS server address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 With a 6rd tunnel configuration, the router follows the RFC5969 standard, supporting two ways to display the correct settings in this section. •...
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.... 2. Launch a web browser from its MAC address. 9. A login window opens. 3. Specify Your Internet Settings 32 User Manual Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 7. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one...
.... 2. Launch a web browser from its MAC address. 9. A login window opens. 3. Specify Your Internet Settings 32 User Manual Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 7. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one...
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...Internet Connection To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection: 1. The user name is connected to the router network. 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you do not specify the DNS servers... IPv6 domain name records for the router's WAN interface. • Primary DNS Server. The page sdjusts. 6. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 5. The IPv6 address of the router WAN interface. • Default IPv6 Gateway. Note: If you logged in. The BASIC Home page displays....
...Internet Connection To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection: 1. The user name is connected to the router network. 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you do not specify the DNS servers... IPv6 domain name records for the router's WAN interface. • Primary DNS Server. The page sdjusts. 6. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 5. The IPv6 address of the router WAN interface. • Default IPv6 Gateway. Note: If you logged in. The BASIC Home page displays....
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... name is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. The user name and password are saved. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the... of the router's LAN interface. This is connected to the router network. 2. Click the Apply button. The page adjusts. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 7. Your settings are case-sensitive. Specify Your Internet Settings 34 User Manual
... name is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. The user name and password are saved. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the... of the router's LAN interface. This is connected to the router network. 2. Click the Apply button. The page adjusts. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 7. Your settings are case-sensitive. Specify Your Internet Settings 34 User Manual
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...In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection. In the Service Name field, enter a service name. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that ...The password is the one that you specified the first time that is [email protected], you logged in this field blank. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. This field shows the IPv6 address that you would type JerAB in . The number after the slash (/) is the length of the ...
...In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection. In the Service Name field, enter a service name. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that ...The password is the one that you specified the first time that is [email protected], you logged in this field blank. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. This field shows the IPv6 address that you would type JerAB in . The number after the slash (/) is the length of the ...
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Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Table 3. The password is the one that you specified the first time that is admin. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from a computer or ... BASIC Home page displays. 4. Click the Apply button. Specify Your Internet Settings 39 User Manual The user name and password are saved. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Common MTU sizes (Continued) MTU 1458 1436 Application Used in PPPoA environments. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name is...
Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Table 3. The password is the one that you specified the first time that is admin. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from a computer or ... BASIC Home page displays. 4. Click the Apply button. Specify Your Internet Settings 39 User Manual The user name and password are saved. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Common MTU sizes (Continued) MTU 1458 1436 Application Used in PPPoA environments. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name is...
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The Block Services page displays. 5. The Block Services Setup page displays. 7. If you know that number in both ). If the service uses a single port number, enter that the application uses either TCP or UDP, ... a computer or mobile device that is admin. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. You can contact the publisher of service. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Block Services From the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of the application, ask user groups or newsgroups...
The Block Services page displays. 5. The Block Services Setup page displays. 7. If you know that number in both ). If the service uses a single port number, enter that the application uses either TCP or UDP, ... a computer or mobile device that is admin. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. You can contact the publisher of service. Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 Block Services From the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of the application, ask user groups or newsgroups...
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Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 View or Change WAN Settings You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change... reason. • MTU Size (in special circumstances. • Default DMZ Server. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The WAN Setup page displays. Select this feature only as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, and many others. Use this check box...the router processes inbound traffic. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for your ISP connection.
Nighthawk AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Model R7450 View or Change WAN Settings You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change... reason. • MTU Size (in special circumstances. • Default DMZ Server. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The WAN Setup page displays. Select this feature only as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, and many others. Use this check box...the router processes inbound traffic. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for your ISP connection.
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...are saved. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. This device name displays in.... 6. Your settings are case-sensitive. Your settings are case-sensitive. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Manage Network Settings 53 User Manual Launch a web browser from ...router's device name: 1. Enter the router admin user name and password. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Change the Router's Device Name The router's default device name is.... Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The password is the one that you specified the first time that ...
...are saved. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. This device name displays in.... 6. Your settings are case-sensitive. Your settings are case-sensitive. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Manage Network Settings 53 User Manual Launch a web browser from ...router's device name: 1. Enter the router admin user name and password. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Change the Router's Device Name The router's default device name is.... Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The password is the one that you specified the first time that ...