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That means faster downloads and smoother streaming for your WiFi network can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously. Simultaneous Streaming to Multiple Devices with MU-MIMO PAGE 3 OF 8 Nighthawk® X6S-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO‡) Data Sheet R7900P Using Multi-User MIMO technology, NETGEAR routers can deliver faster throughput to every MU-MIMO connected device. With MU-MIMO, your devices.
That means faster downloads and smoother streaming for your WiFi network can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously. Simultaneous Streaming to Multiple Devices with MU-MIMO PAGE 3 OF 8 Nighthawk® X6S-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO‡) Data Sheet R7900P Using Multi-User MIMO technology, NETGEAR routers can deliver faster throughput to every MU-MIMO connected device. With MU-MIMO, your devices.
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... to support multiple WiFi device connections for highest quality • WiFi Coverage-Reduces dead spots, & boosts signal strength NETGEAR genie®-HOME NETWORKING SIMPLIFIED NETGEAR genie® makes getting the most out of Windows PCs to the USB hard drive connected to the Nighthawk X6S.... Nighthawk® X6S-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Data Sheet R7900P ReadySHARE® Vault-Automatic backup for Window PCs ReadyShare Vault is...
... to support multiple WiFi device connections for highest quality • WiFi Coverage-Reduces dead spots, & boosts signal strength NETGEAR genie®-HOME NETWORKING SIMPLIFIED NETGEAR genie® makes getting the most out of Windows PCs to the USB hard drive connected to the Nighthawk X6S.... Nighthawk® X6S-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Data Sheet R7900P ReadySHARE® Vault-Automatic backup for Window PCs ReadyShare Vault is...
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Nighthawk® X6S-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Speed Data Sheet R7900P Get the fastest combined WiFi currently available & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for gaming, video streaming or surfing. 3.0Gbps 3.0Gbps-Fast combined ...or Apple Remote™ PAGE 5 OF 8 ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes ANTENNAS-High-power amplifiers and six high-performance antennas Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored data, media, photos & music to multiple devices GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for automatic ...
Nighthawk® X6S-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Speed Data Sheet R7900P Get the fastest combined WiFi currently available & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for gaming, video streaming or surfing. 3.0Gbps 3.0Gbps-Fast combined ...or Apple Remote™ PAGE 5 OF 8 ULTIMATE RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout very large homes ANTENNAS-High-power amplifiers and six high-performance antennas Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across your network is fun and easy, anything from accessing stored data, media, photos & music to multiple devices GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for automatic ...
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...URL to make sure installation and management is safe while online. Nighthawk® X6S-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Data Sheet R7900P Reliable Connections There's nothing more reliable WiFi connectivity. Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for all ... devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to help ensure your home network. With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you'll reduce interference & enjoy more frustrating ...
...URL to make sure installation and management is safe while online. Nighthawk® X6S-AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Data Sheet R7900P Reliable Connections There's nothing more reliable WiFi connectivity. Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for all ... devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to help ensure your home network. With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you'll reduce interference & enjoy more frustrating ...
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...signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. and other trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-R7900P-0 PAGE 8 of Apple Inc., registered in • Weight: 2.43 lb Features •... • Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7900P) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 11.63 x 8.92 x 2.14 in the U.S. Any other countries. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about /warranty Support •...
...signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. and other trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-R7900P-0 PAGE 8 of Apple Inc., registered in • Weight: 2.43 lb Features •... • Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router (R7900P) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 11.63 x 8.92 x 2.14 in the U.S. Any other countries. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about /warranty Support •...
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...Make sure that the router's WiFi LED is ready. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Quick Start Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) 1. Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect your...password. The router's Power LED lights amber and then turns white when the router is lit. Look on the router. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit www.routerlogin.net. Connect to the yellow Internet port on your main Ethernet cable to connect. ...
...Make sure that the router's WiFi LED is ready. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Quick Start Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) 1. Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect your...password. The router's Power LED lights amber and then turns white when the router is lit. Look on the router. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit www.routerlogin.net. Connect to the yellow Internet port on your main Ethernet cable to connect. ...
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... and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that make management simple. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Visit netgear.com/support/product/R7900P to USB storage anytime, anywhere. ReadySHARE® Vault. Free software for reference purposes only. For the current EU Declaration of a Windows computer to...
... and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that make management simple. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Visit netgear.com/support/product/R7900P to USB storage anytime, anywhere. ReadySHARE® Vault. Free software for reference purposes only. For the current EU Declaration of a Windows computer to...
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... AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing...
... AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security 77 Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network 79 Use WPS With the Push Button Method ... 106 View or Change the Status of a Printer 107 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 108 Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 108 Turn Off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center 108 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language 109 Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out 109 5
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security 77 Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network 79 Use WPS With the Push Button Method ... 106 View or Change the Status of a Printer 107 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 108 Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 108 Turn Off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center 108 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language 109 Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out 109 5
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...displays depends on your computer to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR genie page, do the following one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi with the preset security settings listed on any device...working, you want to change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to access the Internet. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P • The ISP configuration information for your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address setting (special...
...displays depends on your computer to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR genie page, do the following one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi with the preset security settings listed on any device...working, you want to change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to access the Internet. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P • The ISP configuration information for your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address setting (special...
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P • If the computer is set to a static or fixed... e. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name and password are prompted to the router: 1. The NETGEAR Up app is connected to obtain an IP address automatically from a computer or mobile device that is available ...The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you are case-sensitive. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. If problems persist, register your settings. Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page...
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P • If the computer is set to a static or fixed... e. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name and password are prompted to the router: 1. The NETGEAR Up app is connected to obtain an IP address automatically from a computer or mobile device that is available ...The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you are case-sensitive. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. If problems persist, register your settings. Read You Cannot Access the Internet on page...
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...The genie app can change the language. For more . • Share and stream music or videos. Launch the NETGEAR Up app on the app to install your router using the NETGEAR Up app: 1. You can help you selected. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device... a language from a smartphone, tablet, or WiFi-enabled computer. A login window opens. 3. To change . Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P To install your router and connect to the Internet. On your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the app store, search for managing, monitoring...
...The genie app can change the language. For more . • Share and stream music or videos. Launch the NETGEAR Up app on the app to install your router using the NETGEAR Up app: 1. You can help you selected. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device... a language from a smartphone, tablet, or WiFi-enabled computer. A login window opens. 3. To change . Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P To install your router and connect to the Internet. On your iOS or Android mobile device, go to the app store, search for managing, monitoring...
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Click the appropriate Download button. 3. The genie app dashboard displays. Connect to access the router: 1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at netgear.com/genie. 2. Launch the genie app. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P To use the genie app to the Network and Access the Router 24 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or WiFi-enabled computer. 4.
Click the appropriate Download button. 3. The genie app dashboard displays. Connect to access the router: 1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at netgear.com/genie. 2. Launch the genie app. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P To use the genie app to the Network and Access the Router 24 Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or WiFi-enabled computer. 4.
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...Your Internet Settings 26 A login window opens. 3. If you select the No radio button, you are taken to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to the Internet Setup page ... Use the information that display the first time you do not need to your Internet configuration. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. The Setup Wizard is connected to detect your Internet settings and automatically...
...Your Internet Settings 26 A login window opens. 3. If you select the No radio button, you are taken to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to the Internet Setup page ... Use the information that display the first time you do not need to your Internet configuration. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. The Setup Wizard is connected to detect your Internet settings and automatically...
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... an account name or host name, type it also. 10. Enter the MAC address that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that you want to assign your ISP gave you to connect to the Internet. Leave the Does your... Address. The default password is the ISP router to test your ISP. If you are now using. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 3.
... an account name or host name, type it also. 10. Enter the MAC address that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that you want to assign your ISP gave you to connect to the Internet. Leave the Does your... Address. The default password is the ISP router to test your ISP. If you are now using. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 3.
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If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on page 178. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from a computer or mobile device that your ISP gave ... ISP gave you to connect to test your Internet connection require a login? Specify Your Internet Settings 29 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 15. Click the Apply button. Click the Test button to your Internet service. Use the information that you . To specify the connection settings for a PPTP...
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on page 178. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from a computer or mobile device that your ISP gave ... ISP gave you to connect to test your Internet connection require a login? Specify Your Internet Settings 29 Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P 15. Click the Apply button. Click the Test button to your Internet service. Use the information that you . To specify the connection settings for a PPTP...
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... automatically assigns this option. Enter the MAC address that your IPv6 ISP gave you want to test your ISP's primary DNS server. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model... R7900P If your DNS servers. The connection ID or name applies to assign your ISP did not give you are saved. 15. Select a Domain Name ...
... automatically assigns this option. Enter the MAC address that your IPv6 ISP gave you want to test your ISP's primary DNS server. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model... R7900P If your DNS servers. The connection ID or name applies to assign your ISP did not give you are saved. 15. Select a Domain Name ...
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...your ISP or other devices, the data packets must be split or "fragmented" to accommodate the device with another . The best MTU setting for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Manage the MTU Size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is to change : - In some DHCP environments. Leave...MTU) setting than the other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P If you can gradually reduce the MTU from its MAC address. 12. Specify Your Internet Settings ...
...your ISP or other devices, the data packets must be split or "fragmented" to accommodate the device with another . The best MTU setting for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Manage the MTU Size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is to change : - In some DHCP environments. Leave...MTU) setting than the other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P If you can gradually reduce the MTU from its MAC address. 12. Specify Your Internet Settings ...
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... each Internet account. To set up your home network. Make sure that the IP address can get a free account with a VPN tunnel for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 61 You can use dynamically...up the router to use the IP address to connect, you can change at any time. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to access your network through Dynamic DNS. This means...
... each Internet account. To set up your home network. Make sure that the IP address can get a free account with a VPN tunnel for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 61 You can use dynamically...up the router to use the IP address to connect, you can change at any time. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to access your network through Dynamic DNS. This means...
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... set up to two minutes before the storage device is available to all computers on the router. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Your router must use the power supply when you want to use for your local area network (LAN). 5. Set up and register for a free ...Dynamic DNS account. The user name is sometimes called the domain name. From the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR. 7. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. You must use for a free...
... set up to two minutes before the storage device is available to all computers on the router. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Your router must use the power supply when you want to use for your local area network (LAN). 5. Set up and register for a free ...Dynamic DNS account. The user name is sometimes called the domain name. From the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR. 7. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. You must use for a free...