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... and use only the official NETGEAR support resources. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Quick Start Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900 Package Contents The box contains the following items. Ethernet cable AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Power adapter In some regions, a resource CD is included in the product's user interface. Support Thank you can get the user manual online...
... and use only the official NETGEAR support resources. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Quick Start Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900 Package Contents The box contains the following items. Ethernet cable AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Power adapter In some regions, a resource CD is included in the product's user interface. Support Thank you can get the user manual online...
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... connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network name and password on the router. Connect a computer. Unplug your router or follow the detailed instructions in the Off position, slide the LED On/Off switch to the On position. Launch a web browser. Get free apps. You can use this booklet. 1. Then cable the modem to the yellow Internet port on the rear panel of a Windows computer to a USB device that you monitor, control, and repair your modem. Internet The Power LED lights amber...
... connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network name and password on the router. Connect a computer. Unplug your router or follow the detailed instructions in the Off position, slide the LED On/Off switch to the On position. Launch a web browser. Get free apps. You can use this booklet. 1. Then cable the modem to the yellow Internet port on the rear panel of a Windows computer to a USB device that you monitor, control, and repair your modem. Internet The Power LED lights amber...
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... Ethernet ports on the router, or that you are connected to your WiFi network. • Make sure that the router is receiving full power, and that you still do not see the genie screen, log in to the router so that genie can detect your Internet connection is not set to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. Launch a web browser. 2. If you connect to the Internet...
... Ethernet ports on the router, or that you are connected to your WiFi network. • Make sure that the router is receiving full power, and that you still do not see the genie screen, log in to the router so that genie can detect your Internet connection is not set to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. Launch a web browser. 2. If you connect to the Internet...
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... WPS LED on your network and enter its password: 1. For help that came with the WPS button on the router for WiFi networks in your router's WiFi network name (SSID). Press the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help with that manages your WiFi connections on the router blinks white. 2. Some older equipment cannot use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its...
... WPS LED on your network and enter its password: 1. For help that came with the WPS button on the router for WiFi networks in your router's WiFi network name (SSID). Press the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help with that manages your WiFi connections on the router blinks white. 2. Some older equipment cannot use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its...
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... user name and password for the password. A login screen displays. 4. Launch a web browser. 2. Change the admin Password ¾¾ To change its settings. View or Change the Router Settings After you use an Ethernet cable (not included) to connect your computer to a black Ethernet port on your WiFi network. 2. Log In to the Router ¾¾ To log in to the router to view or change the admin password: 1. You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi, select and join your router. • To connect...
... user name and password for the password. A login screen displays. 4. Launch a web browser. 2. Change the admin Password ¾¾ To change its settings. View or Change the Router Settings After you use an Ethernet cable (not included) to connect your computer to a black Ethernet port on your WiFi network. 2. Log In to the Router ¾¾ To log in to the router to view or change the admin password: 1. You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi, select and join your router. • To connect...
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The Set Password screen displays. 5. Click the Apply button. Launch a web browser. 2. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the serial number of the browser. Your changes are prompted to enter the serial number of the router. Recover a Forgotten admin Password The default password for the password. If you changed the password and enabled the password recovery feature, you are saved. The serial number is on the product label. 4. The serial number is on the product label. 9 3. Enter admin for...
The Set Password screen displays. 5. Click the Apply button. Launch a web browser. 2. A login screen displays. 3. Enter the serial number of the browser. Your changes are prompted to enter the serial number of the router. Recover a Forgotten admin Password The default password for the password. If you changed the password and enabled the password recovery feature, you are saved. The serial number is on the product label. 4. The serial number is on the product label. 9 3. Enter admin for...
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... button. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your security questions. 7. Enter www.routerlogin.net in to the router to view its current WiFi password. ¾¾ To connect to a black Ethernet port on the product label. Enter the saved answers to your computer to the router and view its WiFi password: 1. If you did not change them. A login screen displays. 4. Enter the router user name and password. The default user name is admin and the default password...
... button. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your security questions. 7. Enter www.routerlogin.net in to the router to view its current WiFi password. ¾¾ To connect to a black Ethernet port on the product label. Enter the saved answers to your computer to the router and view its WiFi password: 1. If you did not change them. A login screen displays. 4. Enter the router user name and password. The default user name is admin and the default password...
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... device from a Windows computer: 1. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. 4. Click the OK button. If your USB device uses a power supply, you access and share a USB device connected to the USB port on the router. Share a USB Device on the WiFi Network ReadySHARE lets you must use it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on the device. 11 Connect your local area network (LAN...
... device from a Windows computer: 1. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. 4. Click the OK button. If your USB device uses a power supply, you access and share a USB device connected to the USB port on the router. Share a USB Device on the WiFi Network ReadySHARE lets you must use it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on the device. 11 Connect your local area network (LAN...
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... User radio button and enter admin for the name and password for sharing. By default, the USB device is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the Server Address field. 4. A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on your Mac to all computers on the device. 12 If you set up access control on the router and you connect the USB device to the router's USB port...
... User radio button and enter admin for the name and password for sharing. By default, the USB device is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the Server Address field. 4. A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on your Mac to all computers on the device. 12 If you set up access control on the router and you connect the USB device to the router's USB port...
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Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the blue USB 3.0 port on your router for all the Windows computers in your home. For best performance, connect a USB 3.0 HDD to the USB port on the router. 2. Use the dashboard or the Backup tab to a USB port on each Windows computer. 3. Launch ReadySHARE Vault. 4. ReadySHARE Vault Backup App Your router comes with free backup software for centralized, continuous, and automatic...
Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the blue USB 3.0 port on your router for all the Windows computers in your home. For best performance, connect a USB 3.0 HDD to the USB port on the router. 2. Use the dashboard or the Backup tab to a USB port on each Windows computer. 3. Launch ReadySHARE Vault. 4. ReadySHARE Vault Backup App Your router comes with free backup software for centralized, continuous, and automatic...
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... the Windows and Mac computers on the router with a USB printer cable. 2. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from www.netgear.com/readyshare. Download ReadySHARE Printer from the printer manufacturer). c. In the ReadySHARE Printer pane, click the PC Utility or Mac Utility link. On each computer that you share a USB printer that is connected to a USB port on your network and print wirelessly...
... the Windows and Mac computers on the router with a USB printer cable. 2. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from www.netgear.com/readyshare. Download ReadySHARE Printer from the printer manufacturer). c. In the ReadySHARE Printer pane, click the PC Utility or Mac Utility link. On each computer that you share a USB printer that is connected to a USB port on your network and print wirelessly...
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... password. iTunes Server iTunes Server lets you did not change them. The default user name is admin and the default password is connected to the router USB port. b. The BASIC Home screen displays. 15 Click the Add a Device button. Launch a web browser. More Premium Features Your router lets you do the following and more: • Play music from a USB device with iTunes Server. • Set up a secure VPN service connection to your home network. • Create...
... password. iTunes Server iTunes Server lets you did not change them. The default user name is admin and the default password is connected to the router USB port. b. The BASIC Home screen displays. 15 Click the Add a Device button. Launch a web browser. More Premium Features Your router lets you do the following and more: • Play music from a USB device with iTunes Server. • Set up a secure VPN service connection to your home network. • Create...
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d. g. You can use VPN to access the router's USB device and media and to your Internet service at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router's user interface. 16 To set up VPN service, follow these highlevel steps: 1. Make sure that the Enable iTunes Server (Music Only) check box is available online at home. f. Click the Apply button. Your changes are explained in detail in the Remote app. Select ADVANCED...
d. g. You can use VPN to access the router's USB device and media and to your Internet service at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router's user interface. 16 To set up VPN service, follow these highlevel steps: 1. Make sure that the Enable iTunes Server (Music Only) check box is available online at home. f. Click the Apply button. Your changes are explained in detail in the Remote app. Select ADVANCED...
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Register for a free NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account. 2. Connect a USB hard disk to your FTP server, follow these high-level steps: 1. These steps are explained in detail in the router's user interface. 17 To set up your router and set up FTP access through the Internet. Provide the account settings to your network through a link in the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through Dynamic DNS when you can use FTP to access your router. 3. Personal FTP Server With your customized free URL, you aren't home.
Register for a free NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account. 2. Connect a USB hard disk to your FTP server, follow these high-level steps: 1. These steps are explained in detail in the router's user interface. 17 To set up your router and set up FTP access through the Internet. Provide the account settings to your network through a link in the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through Dynamic DNS when you can use FTP to access your router. 3. Personal FTP Server With your customized free URL, you aren't home.
Product Data Sheet
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... instantly accessible, you to the router super-speed USB 3.0 port. And to keep your media enjoyment, allowing you can use the free ReadySHARE Vault app for multiple devices is the pro gaming choice and the latest in your Internet speed for smoother streaming. PAGE 1 OF 7 Seamless, simultaneous streaming for automatic, continuous backup of all your home PCs wirelessly, to the USB hard drive connected...
... instantly accessible, you to the router super-speed USB 3.0 port. And to keep your media enjoyment, allowing you can use the free ReadySHARE Vault app for multiple devices is the pro gaming choice and the latest in your Internet speed for smoother streaming. PAGE 1 OF 7 Seamless, simultaneous streaming for automatic, continuous backup of all your home PCs wirelessly, to the USB hard drive connected...
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... & game consoles media, photos & music to wireless printing. READYSHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive & printer via two (2) USB ports ONE SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT-Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 READYSHARE PRINTER-Wirelessly access & share a USB printer READYSHARE VAULT-Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to 450 + 1300 + 1300 Mbps† GIGABIT WIFI-Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal...
... & game consoles media, photos & music to wireless printing. READYSHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive & printer via two (2) USB ports ONE SUPERSPEED USB 3.0 PORT-Up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 READYSHARE PRINTER-Wirelessly access & share a USB printer READYSHARE VAULT-Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to 450 + 1300 + 1300 Mbps† GIGABIT WIFI-Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal...
Product Data Sheet
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... button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI & POWER ON/OFF-Convenient power savings Security Maintain the highest security across your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you stay that way! With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you covered. TRI- PARENTAL CONTROLS-Web site filtering for all devices BEAMFORMING+-Boosts speed, reliability, & range of WiFi connections for 2.4 & 5GHz Ease Of Use Start enjoying your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS...
... button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI & POWER ON/OFF-Convenient power savings Security Maintain the highest security across your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you stay that way! With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you covered. TRI- PARENTAL CONTROLS-Web site filtering for all devices BEAMFORMING+-Boosts speed, reliability, & range of WiFi connections for 2.4 & 5GHz Ease Of Use Start enjoying your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS...
Product Data Sheet
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... incremental backup of Windows PCs to the USB hard drive connected to the Nighthawk X6. simply setup and forget and be assured that provides automatic, continuous backup of all the changes • Easily restore deleted files by going back to older snapshots • Safeguard all your precious data, photos, videos Connection Diagram LED On/O USB 3.0 port Gigabit Ethernet Internet Power On/O Six Retractable High-Performance Antennas WiFi WPS...
... incremental backup of Windows PCs to the USB hard drive connected to the Nighthawk X6. simply setup and forget and be assured that provides automatic, continuous backup of all the changes • Easily restore deleted files by going back to older snapshots • Safeguard all your precious data, photos, videos Connection Diagram LED On/O USB 3.0 port Gigabit Ethernet Internet Power On/O Six Retractable High-Performance Antennas WiFi WPS...
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..., connect & control your home network from the wireless router to WiFi devices like smartphones, tablets & laptops • Automatic signal management checks with each other, so the router can share & stream music or videos, diagnose & repair network issues, set up parental controls & more reliable connection that just blast the WiFi signals in all of your home network fun & easy. With NETGEAR genie you setup your NETGEAR WiFi Router & connect all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device...
..., connect & control your home network from the wireless router to WiFi devices like smartphones, tablets & laptops • Automatic signal management checks with each other, so the router can share & stream music or videos, diagnose & repair network issues, set up parental controls & more reliable connection that just blast the WiFi signals in all of your home network fun & easy. With NETGEAR genie you setup your NETGEAR WiFi Router & connect all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device...
Product Data Sheet
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... higher Security • Customized free URL to set up personal FTP server • VPN support-secure remote access • Guest network access-separate & secure • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT) • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention Warranty • www.netgear.com/about this product's compatibility with 3 offload processors • Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports -1 WAN & 4 LAN • Memory: 128 MB flash...
... higher Security • Customized free URL to set up personal FTP server • VPN support-secure remote access • Guest network access-separate & secure • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT) • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention Warranty • www.netgear.com/about this product's compatibility with 3 offload processors • Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports -1 WAN & 4 LAN • Memory: 128 MB flash...