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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P Router Label The router label on the bottom panel lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the router. Figure 4. Router label Position the Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of the router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range. Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router's signal. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access. Position the router according to the following guidelines: • Place the router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and within line of sight to your WiFi devices. • Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices. • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these: - Ceiling fans - Home security systems - Microwaves - Computers Hardware Setup 15 User Manual

Section	Page
Contents	3
1. Hardware Setup	10
Unpack Your Router	11
Extend the Antennas	11
LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel	12
Rear Panel	13
USB Port on the Back Panel	14
Router Label	15
Position the Router	15
Cable Your Router	16
Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch	17
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs	18
2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router	19
Connect to the Router	20
Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable	20
Join the WiFi Network of the Router	20
Manual Method	20
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method	21
Types of Logins	21
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router	21
Automatic Internet Setup	22
Log in to the router	23
Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app	24
Change the Language	24
3. Specify Your Internet Settings	25
Use the Internet Setup Wizard	26
Manually set up the Internet connection	26
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login	26
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service	28
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service	30
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection	31
IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses	31
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection	33
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection	34
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection	35
Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection	36
Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection	38
Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection	39
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection	40
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection	41
Manage the MTU Size	43
MTU Concepts	43
Change the MTU Size	44
4. Optimize Performance	46
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service	47
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play	48
5. Control Access to the Internet	50
Allow or Block Access to Your Network	51
Enable and Manage Network Access Control	51
Manage Network Access Control Lists	52
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List	53
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List	54
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites	55
Set Up Blocking	55
Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List	57
Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List	57
Specify a Trusted Computer	58
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications	59
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule	59
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application	60
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule	62
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule	63
Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules	63
Set Up Security Event Email Notifications	64
6. Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet	67
Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS	68
Your Personal FTP Server	68
Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account	69
Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created	70
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings	71
Access Storage Devices Through the Internet	72
Access Storage Devices From a Remote Computer	72
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet	72
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices Through the Internet	73
Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD	74
Create a ReadyCLOUD Account	74
Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD	75
7. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings	77
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network	78
View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings	78
Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security	86
Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security	88
Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network	90
Use WPS With the Push Button Method	90
Use WPS With the PIN Method	91
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network	92
Control the WiFi Radios	96
Use the WiFi On/Off Button	96
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios	96
8. Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router	98
USB Device Requirements	99
Connect a USB Device to the Router	99
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router	100
Access the Storage Device From a Windows-Based Computer	100
Access the Storage Device From a Mac	101
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive	102
Back Up Windows-Based Computers With ReadySHARE Vault	103
Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine	103
Set Up a Storage Device on a Mac	103
Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data	104
Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a Storage Device	105
Manage Access to a Storage Device	106
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network	108
View Network Folders on a Device	109
Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device	110
Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive	111
Approve USB Devices	112
Safely Remove a USB Device	113
9. Use the Router as a Media Server	114
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings	115
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server	116
10. Share a USB Printer	118
Install the printer driver and cable the printer	119
Download the ReadySHARE printer utility	119
Install the ReadySHARE printer utility	119
Print using the NETGEAR USB Control Center	120
11. Manage the Advanced WiFi Features	122
Set Up a WiFi Schedule	123
Manage the WPS Settings	124
Manage Advanced WiFi Settings	125
Specify How the Router Manages WiFi Clients	126
Manage Airtime Fairness	126
Manage Implicit Beamforming	127
Manage MU-MIMO	128
Set up the router as a WiFi access point	128
Set up the router in bridge mode	129
Return the router to router mode	131
12. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings	132
Manage the WAN Security Settings	133
Set Up a Default DMZ Server	134
Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation	135
View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status	136
Manage IGMP Proxying	136
Manage NAT Filtering	137
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway	138
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings	138
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings	139
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool	140
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses	142
Reserve a LAN IP Address	142
Change a Reserved IP Address	143
Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry	143
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server	144
Change the Router’s Device Name	145
Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes	145
Set Up a Static Route	146
Change a Static Route	147
Remove a Static Route	148
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group	148
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group	149
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group	150
13. Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic	152
Update the router firmware	153
Check for new firmware and update the router	153
Manually upload firmware to the router	154
Change the admin Password	155
Set Up Password Recovery	155
Recover the admin Password	156
Manage the Configuration File of the Router	157
Back Up the Settings	157
Restore the Settings	158
Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs	158
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings	159
Use the Reset Button	160
Erase the Settings	160
View the Status and Statistics of the Router	161
View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings	161
Display Internet Port Statistics	162
Check the Internet Connection Status	163
Manage the Activity Log	164
View, Email, or Clear the Logs	164
Specify Which Activities Are Logged	165
View Devices Currently on the Network	166
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic	167
Monitor Traffic Meter Without Configuring Traffic Volume Restrictions	167
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume	168
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time	169
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics	170
Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached	171
Manage the Router Remotely	172
Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app	173
14. Use VPN to Access Your Network	174
Set Up a VPN Connection	175
Specify VPN Service in the Router	175
Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows-Based Computer	176
Install OpenVPN Software on a Mac Computer	178
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device	179
Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device	180
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer	181
Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media	182
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home	182
Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router	182
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router	183
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home	184
15. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering	185
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications	186
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application	186
Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application	187
Change a Port Forwarding Rule	188
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule	189
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public	190
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule	190
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications	191
Add a Port Triggering Rule	191
Change a Port Triggering Rule	193
Remove a Port Triggering Rule	193
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering	194
Disable Port Triggering	195
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat	195
16. Troubleshooting	197
Reboot the Router From Its Web Interface	198
Quick Tips	198
Sequence to Restart Your Network	198
Check Ethernet Cable Connections	199
WiFi Settings	199
Network Settings	199
Troubleshoot With the LEDs	199
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On	199
Power LED Is Off or Blinking	200
Power LED Stays Amber	200
Internet or Ethernet LEDs Are Off	201
WiFi LED Is Off	201
You Cannot Log In to the Router	201
You Cannot Access the Internet	202
Check the WAN IP Address	202
Troubleshoot PPPoE	204
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing	204
Changes Are Not Saved	205
Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity	205
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility	206
Test the LAN Path to Your Router	206
Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device	207
17. Supplemental Information	209
Factory Settings	210

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Router Label

The router label on the bottom panel lists the login information, WiFi network name

(SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the router.

Figure 4. Router label

Position the Router

The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your

WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can

vary significantly depending on the physical placement of the router. For example, the

thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range.

Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router’s

signal. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other

device that emits a WiFi signal for network access.

Position the router according to the following guidelines:

•

Place the router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices

operate and within line of sight to your WiFi devices.

•

Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet

cables for wired computers.

•

Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings

between the router and your other devices.

•

Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:

Ceiling fans

Home security systems

Microwaves

Computers

User Manual

Hardware Setup

Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P