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  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 1
    User Manual Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 September 2023 202-12655-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access éder à ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Revision History Publication Part Publish Date Number Comments 202-12655-01 September 2023 First publication. - 3
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    the language 30 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 31 Chapter 4 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Setup Wizard 34 Manually set up the Internet connection 35 Set an Internet connection without a login 35 Set a PPPoE Internet connection 37 Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Set a 6to4 tunnel IPv6 Internet connection 46 Set a pass-through 64 Manage blocked devices currently not on the network...........66 Block Internet sites and services 68 Use keywords to block Internet sites 68 Delete keywords from the blocked list
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Use the WPS Wizard with a PIN 91 Chapter 7 Manage Monitor Your Router Update the router firmware 124 Check for new firmware and update the router 124 Manually upload firmware to the router 125 Manage the firmware update settings 126 Change the admin
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Use HTTPS to access the router 129 Change the router's device name 130 Manage the router configuration file 131 Back up the settings 131 Restore
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Add a network folder on a USB storage device 162 iOS device 180 Install OpenVPN software on an Android device 182 Use VPN to access your Internet service at home 183 Allow VPN client Internet access in the router 183 Block VPN client Internet access
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Disable port triggering 197 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.198 Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Quick tips 201 Sequence to restart your network 201 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...201 Check the WiFi
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    RS700. Model RS700, in this manual referred to as the router, supports WiFi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) with a combined WiFi speed of up to 19 Gbps. The router supports tri-band concurrent radio operation: • 2.4 GHz radio: Supports this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support/. NOTE: Firmware
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    NOTE: In this manual, WiFi network means the same thing as SSID (service set identifier or WiFi network name) or VAP (virtual access point). That is, when we refer to a WiFi network we mean an individual SSID or VAP. 11
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 What is WiFi 7? WiFi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be Extremely High Throughput (EHT), is an upcoming next- • A more reliable connection For more information, visit the NETGEAR WiFi 7 page at netgear.com/home/discover/wifi7. Introduction 12 User Manual
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    7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Additional documentation The following documents are available at netgear.com/support/download/: • Installation guide • Data sheet For information about the NETGEAR Insight Cloud Portal and Insight app, visit netgear.com/business/services/insight/subscription and see
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    router • Front panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel • Router label • Position your router • Cable your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 14
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Unpack your router Your package contains the router, an Ethernet cable, and the power adapter (the type varies by region). Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup 15 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Front panel LEDs and buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the front panel of the router. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 or receiving traffic. Off: No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem. Hardware Setup 16 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description 3. LAN 10G LED The LED color indicates the speed of the 10G WiFi LED Solid white: The 6 GHz WiFi radio is operating. Off: The 6 GHz WiFi radio is off. Hardware Setup 17 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button 9. Sync/WPS LED 10. LED On/Off button Description Pressing the Sync/WPS button router. Pressing the LED On/Off button turns off all LEDs except for the Power LED. - Hardware Setup 18 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Rear panel The following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons. A B C D E F G Figure 3. Rear panel The rear panel contains the On/Off button: Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the router. Hardware Setup 19 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • C. 10G LAN port: An RJ-45 LAN port that supports speeds up to 10 Gbps. Use a Category 6 (Cat6) Ethernet cable or higher rated Ethernet cable to power adapter that came in your product package to the DC power connector. Hardware Setup 20 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi Network Name (SSID), network key (password), serial number, and MAC router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired devices. Hardware Setup 21 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the of number walls and ceilings between the router and your other , repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other devices that emit a WiFi signal for network access. Hardware Setup 22 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Cable your router Connect your router to a modem and power on your router. Ethernet Internet 10G Reset Power Figure 5. Cable adapter into an outlet. The router's Power LED lights solid white when the router is ready. Hardware Setup 23 User Manual
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    Tri-Band Router Model RS700 After you connect your router to a modem and power it on, finish your router's installation process using the Nighthawk app or router web interface. For more information, see Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router on page 25. Hardware Setup 24 User Manual
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    3 Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router You can connect to the router's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter explains the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in. The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the router network
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Connect to the router network You can connect to the router network using a wired or WiFi connection. NOTE: If you set Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer. Connect to the Router Network 26 and Access the Router User Manual
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    7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If your computer doesn't have : • ISP login: The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs you in to your Internet service. Your ISP gave you this login information in a Internet service. Connect to the Router Network 27 and Access the Router User
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    Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Automatic Internet setup You can set up your router automatically (see the information below) or manually (see Manually set up the this information, ask your ISP to provide it. NOTE: If your Internet service is going through your TV or fiber cable, you might not need the
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The page that displays depends on whether you accessed A welcome page displays. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions. The router detects your Internet settings. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process. Connect to the
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    Model RS700 If the correct configuration information. 3. If problems persist, register your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Log in to the router www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1. The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 31
    Model RS700 To lets you update the router to the latest firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and use the Armor and Smart Parental Controls services. The Nighthawk app is available for iOS the app. During router installation, the app instructs you when you need to connect to your
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 32
    Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: To download the app, you need to use your cellular data or connect your mobile device to your previous router's WiFi network. 2. Wait for the Nighthawk app to download on your mobile device. 3. Launch the Nighthawk app. 4. Follow the instructions that display in the
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 33
    your router, you can use the Setup Wizard to redetect the Internet settings, or you can manually specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Set an IPv6 Internet connection • Manage the MTU size 33
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    Band Router Model RS700 Use the Setup Follow the onscreen instructions. The router detects your Internet settings. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the 3. If problems persist, register your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Specify Your Internet Settings 34 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Manually set up the Internet connection You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Set an Internet connection without a login You can manually specify the connection settings for an Internet service for which you do not need to log
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, do the following: a. In the Account Name section, click settings are saved. 13. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. Specify Your Internet Settings 36 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 206. Set a PPPoE Internet connection You can manually set the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you must log in. Use the
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPPoE as the Internet service. 10. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field. 11. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually
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    display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 206. Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet connection You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service for which you must log in. Use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The page adjusts. 7. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select PPTP or L2TP that you use to log in to your Internet service. 10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. To change the number of minutes
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    RS700 port, which supports speeds up to supports. For example, if your ISP and your modem both support your ISP supports a speed of 10 Gbps but your modem supports a speed your modem does support link aggregation, your modem does support link aggregation, service provider that offers an Internet
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • A modem that support both an Internet speed that's over 1 Gbps and two Ethernet ports that support static Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), for example, the two Ethernet ports on your modem. Specify Your Internet Settings 42 User Manual
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    RS700 Set an IPv6 Internet connection The router supports many different types of IPv6 Internet connections for which you can specify the settings manually. Types of IPv6 Internet connections The router can support , the router blocks this packet. Specify Your Internet Settings 43 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. The page adjusts. Specify Your Internet Settings 44 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 After you click the Apply button, Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports IPv6. You might want to enable RIPng if you are an advanced user with saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 45 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Set a 6to4 tunnel IPv6 Internet connection The remote relay router is the router to which your router creates a 6to4 tunnel. . This option uses the DNS servers assigned by the ISP for the IPv6 connection. Specify Your Internet Settings 46 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Use These DNS Servers: If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Specify Your Internet Settings 47 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Pass Through. The page adjusts, but no additional The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the router. Specify Your Internet Settings 48 User Manual
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    RS700 NOTE: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports IPv6. You might want to enable RIPng if you are
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 50
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection auto configuration but must receive an IPv6 address through a DHCP server. Specify Your Internet Settings 50 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Auto Config: This is the Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports IPv6. You might want to enable RIPng if you are an advanced user page adjusts. Specify Your Internet Settings 51 User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 After you click the Apply button enter the password for the ISP connection. c. In the Service Name field, enter a service name. If your ISP did not provide a service name, leave this field blank. NOTE: The default setting Your Internet Settings 52 User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 This setting specifies how the router IPv6 Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports IPv6. 10. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify . Specify Your Internet Settings 53 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 After you click the Apply button, the router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router's IPv6 Address home network (the LAN). 10. (Optional) Select the Enable RIPng check box. Specify Your Internet Settings 54 User Manual
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    RS700 This selection enables RIP Next Generation (RIPng) on IPv6 Internet connections. RIPng is an extension of Routing Information Protocol (RIP) that supports for use within the service provider's network. This mapping IPv6 Internet connection on page 44. • Manual mode: In 6rd mode, if the router
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The sections: • 6rd (IPv6 Rapid Development) Configuration: The router detects the service provider's IPv4 network and attempts to establish an IPv6 6rd tunnel connection. radio button: Specify Your Internet Settings 56 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Use DHCP Server: Use this method if devices on one of these situations occurs: • You experience problems connecting to your Internet service, and the technical support of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU
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    Router Model RS700 • You use VPN and experience severe performance problems. • You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons and now you are experiencing connectivity or performance problems. CAUTION . The BASIC Home page displays. Specify Your Internet Settings 58 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 616 to 1500. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 59 User Manual
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    from the Internet. This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR Armor • Activate Armor using the Nighthawk app • Network access control list • Block Internet sites and services • Set up security event email notifications 60
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NETGEAR Armor Your router supports NETGEAR Armor. After you start your subscription, NETGEAR Armor protects your home network from potential cyber threats on the network and either allows or denies access. Control Access to the Internet 61 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The router detects and stores the MAC ACL that blocks all new devices from connecting, the following applies: • You can either select or manually enter devices that you want to allow access to the network. • Devices that are currently connected to
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one only to new devices trying to access the network after you apply this setting. Control Access to the Internet 63 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. To change access for devices that are connected or were connected to the network, do the following: • Currently connected .net. A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Control Access to the Internet 64 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user name and The device is moved to the list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network. Control Access to the Internet 65 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 9. To change the device name for a device on the list of allowed devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for Click the View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network link. Control Access to the Internet 66 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The Access Control page displays. A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices . The Edit Device Name page displays. c. In the Device Name field, enter a name. Control Access to the Internet 67 User Manual
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    RS700 d. On the Edit Device Name page, click the Apply button. The device name is changed on the list of blocked devices. 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Block Internet sites and services Sites. The Block Sites page displays. Control Access to the Internet 68 User Manual
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    RS700 5. Select when to block keywords: • Per Schedule: Turn on keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up to 32 entries. 8. Click the Apply button Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Do one of the following: • To delete a single word, select it and click the Delete Keyword button. The keyword is removed of the trusted computer. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Control Access to the Internet 70 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Block services from the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule. NOTE: Service blocking works only for services and applications that are using
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    Band Router Model RS700 b. Enter the starting port and ending port numbers. If the service uses a single port number, enter that number in both fields. To find out which port numbers the service or application > Schedule. The Schedule page displays. Control Access to the Internet 72 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Specify when the schedule is active The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services. To set up email notifications: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or to the Internet 73 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. (Optional) In the Secondary E-mail Address field, type a second email address to which logs and alerts must be sent. 8. In the cannot email the log and the log buffer fills, the router overwrites the log. Control Access to the Internet 74 User Manual
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    6 Manage WiFi Settings You can customize the router's WiFi settings. The chapter includes the following sections: • Change your country or region • Disable or reenable Smart Connect • Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network • Enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio •
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Change your country or region In some countries, the router is sold with a preconfigured country or region setting and you might not , you see only one SSID that allows a WiFi device to connect to any of the radios. Manage WiFi Settings 76 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 You might want to disable Smart Connect if you prefer to manually connect your devices to a specific WiFi band (for example, to connect WiFi 6E or WiFi 7 the SSID in their scanned network lists. For additional Manage WiFi Settings 77 User Manual
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    Band Router Model RS700 security, you can /40 coexistence allows a 20 MHz and 40 MHz channel width to be supported simultaneously. By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled on the 2.4 the 2.4 GHz radio to the maximum supported speed for the WiFi mode. 20/40 MHz coexistence applies to the 2.4
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 To enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Manage WiFi Settings 79 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. Manage WiFi Settings 80 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The Wireless Setup page displays. 5. To change the SAE encryption, and is more secure than WPA2. If all devices on your WiFi network support WPA3, we recommend that you use this type of security. • WPA2-Personal + WPA3- WiFi Settings 81 User Manual
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    Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: Whether or not Smart Connect is enabled, the WiFi security for the 6 GHz WiFi network is set at WPA3-Personal. This security option enables WiFi devices that support WPA3 to join the Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. Manage WiFi Settings 82 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The Wireless Setup page displays. 5. To change the saved. Change the WiFi mode By default, the router functions with the WiFi modes that support the highest WiFi speeds. To change the WiFi mode: 1. Launch a web browser from WiFi Settings 83 User Manual
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    RS700 5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu. • 0.7 Gbps: Allows WiFi devices to join the 2.4 GHz radio of the network and function at up to 700 Mbps (0.7 Gbps), depending on the WiFi standard that they support band. Manage WiFi Settings 84 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The WiFi mode of the guest WiFi network depends on the WiFi mode of the main WiFi network. For example, if you GHz, 5 GHz, or 6 GHz guest WiFi network name. The default name for all three networks is NETGEAR-Guest. Manage WiFi Settings 85 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 To change the SSID, type a name of 6 GHz WiFi network is set at WPA3-Personal. This security option enables WiFi devices that support WPA3 to join the 6 GHz WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security standard, uses SAE Manage WiFi Settings 86 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Your settings are saved. Manage advanced WiFi settings CAUTION: Take extra care changing advanced WiFi settings because incorrect The new schedule displays in the table. (You can edit or delete the schedule.) Manage WiFi Settings 87 User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 8. Select the Turn off wireless signal MIMO-capable transfer data at the same time. For MU-MIMO to function, WiFi clients must support MU-MIMO (some older devices do not), and they must be connected to the 5 GHz are saved. Manage WiFi Settings 88 User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Change the fragmentation length, CTS/RTS : We recommend that you do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable 1 to 2437. Manage WiFi Settings 89 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The default value is 2347. 7. From the Preamble Mode menu for a radio, select the preamble mode: • Long Preamble: A long www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Manage WiFi Settings 90 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. The user case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. A note explaining WPS displays. Manage WiFi Settings 91 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Click the Next button. The Add WPS Client page displays. By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is the network password when it connects. The router web interface displays a confirmation message. Manage WiFi Settings 92 User Manual
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    7 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings You can customize the router's wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port and local area network (LAN) settings for local devices. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings.
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Manage the WAN settings You can The wide area network (WAN) security settings include port scan protection and denial of service (DoS) protection, which can protect your local area network (LAN) against many common WAN and LAN 94 Network Settings User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Set up a default DMZ server is not a response to one of your local computers or is not accessing a service that you configured on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Instead of discarding this Manage the WAN and LAN 95 Network Settings User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 This must be a static IP address. For more information, see Manage reserved LAN IP addresses on page 102. 7. Click the proxying is disabled. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the WAN and LAN 96 Network Settings User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Manage NAT filtering Network Address Translation (NAT) filtering determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT address and port translation. However, some types of voice Manage the WAN and LAN 97 Network Settings User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 over IP (VoIP) and video traffic might not work well when the SIP ALG is enabled. For this reason, the router provides the is as follows: • LAN IP address: 192.168.1.1 • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Manage the WAN and LAN 98 Network Settings User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most Only: The router only incorporates the RIP information that it receives. Manage the WAN and LAN 99 Network Settings User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 b. Select the RIP version: • Disabled: This is the default setting. • RIP-1: This format is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you are using an Home page displays. Manage the WAN and LAN 100 Network Settings User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page address of the router. You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or manually specify the network settings of all your devices. To disable the DHCP server feature in the router:
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the . Your settings are saved. 7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your device IP addresses manually so that the devices can access the router and the Internet
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 103
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The LAN Setup page displays. 5. In the Address router detects automatically, in the Address Reservation Table, select the radio button for the device. 7. To manually reserve an IP address for a device, do the following: a. In the IP Address field,
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 104
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that you want to edit. 6. Click the Edit have more than one router or multiple IP subnets on your network. Manage the WAN and LAN 104 Network Settings User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case: • Your main Internet access is through a is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Manage the WAN and LAN 105 Network Settings User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that The static route is added to the table on the Static Routes page. Manage the WAN and LAN 106 Network Settings User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Edit a static route To edit a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Manage the WAN and LAN 107 Network Settings User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 108
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one with or without a VLAN tag. NOTE: If your ISP provides instructions for how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow those instruction. Manage the WAN and LAN 108 Network Settings User
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Set up a bridge for a port the router's Internet port from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. To configure a port group and enable the bridge: 1. Launch a web browser LAN 109 Network Settings User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: You must select at the router's Internet port from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. You can add VLAN tag groups to a bridge and assign VLAN IDs and priority values WAN and LAN 110 Network Settings User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 6. Select the Enable VLAN Tag radio button. The page expands. The table includes a default VLAN enabled for normal Internet automatically enabled. The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays again. Manage the WAN and LAN 111 Network Settings User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 112
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Enable or disable flow control for Ethernet ports EEE 802.3x flow control works by pausing a port if the port becomes enabled for all ports. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the WAN and LAN 112 Network Settings User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 113
    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Manage Ethernet LAN port aggregation to are connecting a LAN device such as a switch or NAS, make sure that your LAN device supports either 802.3ad LACP or static LAGs. To set up LAN port aggregation to a LAN device: WAN and LAN 113 Network Settings User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 A login window displays. 4. Enter on your router, and checks to see if LAN port aggregation is supported on the LAN device. If LAN port aggregation is supported, the router automatically trunks LAN ports 1 and 2. If not, LAN LAN 114 Network Settings User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 3. Enter the router admin user on your router, and checks to see if LAN port aggregation is supported on the LAN device. If LAN port aggregation is supported, the router automatically trunks LAN ports 1 and 2. If not, LAN and LAN 115 Network Settings User Manual
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    8 Optimize Performance You can set up the router to optimize performance. This chapter contains the following sections: • Enable QoS • Set the Internet bandwidth for your router • Update the QoS database • Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS • Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play 116
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Enable QoS Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router's Internet traffic management the Internet bandwidth for your router, or you can do so manually. NOTE: A speed test does not increase your total Internet bandwidth or WiFi throughput.
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 To set the Internet bandwidth for your router: 1. Launch a web The router uses a QoS database of the most popular applications and services to automatically optimize your bandwidth utilization for the applications accessing the Optimize Performance 118
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    Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Internet on your network. You can manually update this database Wi-Fi Multimedia QoS Wi-Fi multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi connection support WMM and applications that do Optimize Performance 119 User
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. Optimize Performance 120 User
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant or reached correctly, you might need to increase this value. 8. Click the Apply button. Optimize Performance 121 User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing the router and which ports ( each IP address. 9. To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. Optimize Performance 122 User Manual
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    router settings for administering, maintaining, and monitoring your router and home network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Update the router firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password reset • Reset the admin password • Use HTTPS to access the router • Change the
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 124
    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Update the router firmware You can log in to the router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually install a specific firmware version on your router. Check for new firmware and update the router The router firmware (routing software) is stored in
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 125
    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update. For Manually upload firmware to the router If you want to upload a specific firmware version, or your router fails to update its firmware automatically, follow these instructions
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. Select the Manual Update tab. The Manual Update page displays. 8. Click the Browse button. 9. Find and select the firmware file on your computer. 10. Click the Upload button. The router begins the upload. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 127
    RS700 setting so that you get the latest security and feature updates as soon as they are available. • Disable: The router does not automatically update to future firmware versions. You must manually update to future firmware New Password fields. Manage and Monitor Your 127 Router User Manual
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    Model RS700 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Enable admin password reset The router admin password is used to log in to your router web interface. We recommend that you enable password reset so that you can reset the password if you forget it. This reset process is supported in
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 129
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 To reset your router admin password: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router router web interface that specify HTTP are automatically converted to HTTPS. Manage and Monitor Your 129 Router User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: After you enable the HTTPS The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Web Services Management. The Web Services Management page displays. 5. Select the Always Use HTTPS to Access Router and Monitor Your 130 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings page displays. Manage and Monitor Your 131 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Click the Back Up button. 6. Follow the direction of your browser to save the .cfg file. A copy of the current to the router and the router restarts. WARNING: Do not interrupt the restoration process. Manage and Monitor Your 132 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Erase the settings CAUTION: This process erases all router restarts. This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 134
    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Monitor the router and network The Internet connection is fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. • Red icon: Configuration problems exist for the Internet connection. For a and Monitor Your 134 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 View devices currently on the network You can view all devices that are currently connected to your network. If you are MAC address next time. You can disable this setting on your iOS or Android device. Manage and Monitor Your 135 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If you configured VPN (see Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network on page 174) and any VPN client devices are ://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. Manage and Monitor Your 136 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is status or renew the connection You can view the Internet connection status and, if necessary, manually restart the connection. The information in this section applies to Internet connections that do not require
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 138
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 To view the Internet connection status or connected to the router • DNS Server: The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses • Lease Obtained: The and Monitor Your 138 Router User Manual
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    . The router continues to attempt to connect. If the router does not connect after several minutes, the router might be set up with an incorrect service name, user name, or password, or your ISP might be experiencing a provisioning problem. Manage and Monitor Your 139 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 View the packet statistics of the Internet and LAN ports and WiFi networks To view the packet statistics of the Internet bytes per second. - Up Time: The time elapsed since this port acquired the link. Manage and Monitor Your 140 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Poll Interval: The interval at which the statistics are updated on this page. 6. To change the polling frequency, counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 8. Click the Apply button. Manage and Monitor Your 141 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Your settings are saved. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, router issues a warning message before the monthly limit in volume is reached. Manage and Monitor Your 142 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 This setting is optional. The router issues a warning when the balance falls below the volume that you enter. By Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. Select the Connection time control radio button. Manage and Monitor Your 143 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. In the Monthly limit field, enter how many hours per month are allowed. 8. In the Traffic Counter section, set the . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Manage and Monitor Your 144 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Scroll down to the Internet Traffic Statistics section. The Internet Traffic Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. Manage and Monitor Your 145 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. In the Traffic Control section, clear the Disconnect and disable the Internet connection check box. 6. Click the Apply button. the radio button. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage and Monitor Your 146 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Set your time zone and daylight saving time To set your time zone and daylight saving time: 1. Launch a web browser a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. Manage and Monitor Your 147 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. in AP mode. • Use fixed IP address (not recommended): Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is in AP mode. Using this option effectively
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 3. Enter the router admin user disable or enable LED blinking. You can also turn off the LEDs. NOTE: These instructions are for disabling or enabling LEDs from the router web interface. You can also press . Manage and Monitor Your 149 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The LED Control Settings page displays. 5. Select router's firmware, see Update the router firmware on page 124. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk Your 150 Router User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: If the router is restarts. This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, if you are connected to the router web . Manage and Monitor Your 151 Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the , the router restarts. This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 153
    10 Share a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router This chapter describes how to access and manage storage devices attached to your router. ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB storage device connected to the router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.) NOTE:
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    -Band Router Model RS700 USB device requirements The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear area network (LAN). Share a USB Storage Device 154 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Display network folders on a storage device You can display network folders on a storage device that is connected to the router. : The capacity and available space the storage device Share a USB Storage Device 155 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Access a storage device connected to the router From a computer or mobile device on your network, you can access a USB available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). Share a USB Storage Device 156 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 3. On a Windows-based computer that is connected to the network, select Start > Run. 4. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. 5. Connect to Server. The Connect to Server window opens. Share a USB Storage Device 157 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 4. In the Server Address field, enter smb://readyshare 102). You can also click the link that is shown in the Link column. This feature supports file downloading only. The default port is number 443, which you can change. - FTP to the Router User Manual
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    7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 This feature supports both file uploading and file downloading For example, if your domain name is MyName and you use the NETGEAR DDNS service, you can type https://MyName.mynetgear.com or ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com to access the 159 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. For any access method, to require access with the same password that you set the first time that you logged in page displays. 5. Select the FTP check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Share a USB Storage Device 160 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Your settings are saved. Change a network folder on a USB storage device By default, when you connect a USB storage device USB storage device on page 162. 8. Click the Apply button. Share a USB Storage Device 161 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Your settings are saved. Add a network folder on a USB storage device You can add network folders on a USB storage device that is -ups. 7. From the USB Device menu, select the USB drive. Share a USB Storage Device 162 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: We recommend that you do not attach more than one drive to one USB port (for example, through a USB hub . 4. Select ReadySHARE. The USB Storage (Basic Settings) page displays. Share a USB Storage Device 163 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 5. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button. This takes the device offline. 6. Physically disconnect the USB storage device. Change All - no password can be scanned for media files. Share a USB Storage Device 164 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 8. To change the name of the media server, click the Edit button. Name field. b. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved. Share a USB Storage Device 165 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    11 Use Dynamic DNS to Access a USB Storage Device From the Internet With Dynamic DNS (DDNS), you can use the Internet to access a USB device that's connected to a USB port on the router when you're not home. This chapter contains the following sections: • Set up and manage Dynamic DNS • Your
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 167
    RS700 Set up and manage Dynamic DNS Internet service a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service that lets you use a service provider whenever its IP address changes. When you access your DDNS account, the service or 10.x.x.x), the DDNS service does not work because private Service check box. 6. From the Service
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    Router Model RS700 You can select another service provider. to use for your account. 11. Agree to the terms of service and the privacy policy. 12. Click the Register button. Use a 5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 6. From the Service Provider menu, select your provider. 7. Select
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 169
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 8. In the Host Name field, type the . Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 12. To verify that your DDNS service is enabled for the router, click the Show Status button. A message displays the DDNS status Device From the Internet User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. To reset the password for your home. To set up your FTP server, you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 167 Storage Device From the Internet User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name select admin. 11. Click the Apply button. Use Dynamic DNS to Access a 171 USB Storage Device From the Internet User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Your settings are saved. Set up HTTPS access through the Internet To set up HTTPS access through the Internet: 1. Launch a is connected, it is automatically selected. Use Dynamic DNS to Access a 172 USB Storage Device From the Internet User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 8. Click the Edit button. The Edit page displays. 9. From the Read Access menu, select admin. 10. From the Write Access menu, . You can now access your storage devices. Use Dynamic DNS to Access a 173 USB Storage Device From the Internet User Manual
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    use OpenVPN software to set up a VPN tunnel. The chapter contains the following sections: • About VPN connections • LAN IP addressing in VPN networks • Enable OpenVPN service on the router • Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client • Use VPN to access your Internet
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 About VPN connections A virtual private your router: • To use a DDNS service, register for a DDNS account with a host name. You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these DDNS accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, Access Your 175 Network User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The default LAN IP address scheme for (see Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client on page 177). 5. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. We recommend that you use the default TUN mode and TAP mode settings. ( Access Your 176 Network User Manual
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    RS700 do so before you download and install the OpenVPN configuration software packages on client devices (see Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client on page 177). 6. To change the TUN mode settings, do the following: • To change the TUN mode service to Access Your 177 Network User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 enable and configure OpenVPN service on the router (see Enable OpenVPN service on the router on page 176). NOTE: If you later The BASIC Home page displays. 7. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. Use OpenVPN to Access Your 178 Network User
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    -Band Router Model RS700 The VPN Service page displays. 8. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. For more information about the VPN configuration for the router, see Enable OpenVPN service on the router on vpn-for-mac-os/. Use OpenVPN to Access Your 179 Network User Manual
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    Band Router Model RS700 2. Download and Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 7. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is Mac, visit https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/installation-guide-for-openvpn-connect-client-on-macos/. Install OpenVPN software Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or your iOS 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 6. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. For more information about Your 181 Network User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Install OpenVPN software on an Android displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 6. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. For more information about to Access Your 182 Network User Manual
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    RS700 Use VPN to access your Internet service at home When you're away from home and you access the Internet, you usually use a local Internet service location that doesn't support all the Internet services that you use at by the VPN service. Allow VPN client your home Internet service: 1. Launch a
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    RS700 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. For more information about the VPN configuration for the router, see Enable OpenVPN service service, you use the Internet service service service Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 6. Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access section, and select the Home Network only radio button. This is the default setting. The VPN connection is only to your home network, not to the Internet service for your home network. 7. Click
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 186
    13 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic for services and applications. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage port forwarding to a local
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 187
    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Manage port forwarding to a local Find the local IP address of the computer on your network that must provide the service. The server computer must always receive the same IP address. 3. Assign the server Port Forwarding and 187 Port Triggering User Manual
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    RS700 The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. 8. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 9. From the Service Name menu, select the service or application. If the service Triggering page displays. Manage Port Forwarding and 188 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Router Model RS700 6. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 7. Click the Add Custom Service button. The Ports - Custom Services page displays. 8. In the Service Name field, admin user name and password. Manage Port Forwarding and 189 Port Triggering User Manual
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    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. as the service type. 6. In the table, select the radio button for the service or application name. 7. Click the Edit Service button. The Ports - Custom Services page Triggering. Manage Port Forwarding and 190 Port Triggering User Manual
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    RS700 The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. 5. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 6. In the table, select the radio button for the service or application name. 7. Click the Delete Service Manage Port Forwarding and 191 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 2. The router receives the message and finds your port forwarding rule for incoming port 80 traffic. 3. The router ). See Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play on page 120. Manage Port Forwarding and 192 Port Triggering User Manual
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    RS700 Add a port triggering rule The router does not include a predefined list of default services and applications for port triggering rules. You must define a custom service the Internet to use this service or application. - Single address: Restricts the service or application to a particular
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 194
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Service Type: Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. • Triggering Port: Enter the number of the outbound traffic port button for the rule. Manage Port Forwarding and 194 Port Triggering User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 195
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 7. Click the Edit Service button. The Port Triggering Services page displays. 8. Change the settings. For Table, select the radio button for the rule. 7. Click the Delete Service button. Your settings are saved. The rule is removed from the Port
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 196
    RS700 Set the time-out period for port triggering The time-out period for port triggering controls how long the inbound ports stay open when the router detects no activity. A time-out period is required because the router cannot detect when the service and 196 Port Triggering User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 197
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 You can also keep port triggering enabled and disable an individual port triggering rule. To disable an individual port 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window displays. Manage Port Forwarding and 197 Port Triggering User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 198
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified , and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server. Manage Port Forwarding and 198 Port Triggering User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 199
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 4. Noting your port triggering rule and observing the destination port number of 6667, your router creates another session entry traffic is no longer accepted on port numbers 33333 or 113. Manage Port Forwarding and 199 Port Triggering User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 200
    14 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information. The chapter contains the following
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 201
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network If you must restart your network, follow this router by an Ethernet cable, the Ethernet LAN LED lights. Troubleshooting 201 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 202
    RS700 Check to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Some Internet service providers require you to use the MAC address of the router from its router web interface You or NETGEAR technical support can reboot the router from its router web interface, either Troubleshooting 202 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 203
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set up your router. to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. Troubleshooting 203 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 204
    -Band Router Model RS700 Power LED stays problem with the firmware. If the error persists, it is likely that a hardware problem exists. For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support own WiFi broadcast. Troubleshooting 204 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 205
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If the WiFi LED stays off, check to see if someone disabled the WiFi radios from the router web factory defaults and disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Internet port. This sets the router's IP address to 192.168.1.1. Troubleshooting 205 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 206
    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 NOTE: If the router is information. Your NETGEAR router does not support such a configuration. You need a modem to connect to your cable, satellite, or xDSL service, and can connect your router to that BASIC Home page displays. Troubleshooting 206 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 207
    7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 4. Select ADVANCED. The obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the following: • Your Internet service provider (ISP) might be experiencing an outage. address (see Manually set up the Internet connection on page 35). Troubleshooting 207 User
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 208
    RS700 addresses automatically and that you did not manually specify any DNS server addresses in your to run that software after installing your router Troubleshoot Internet browsing If your router can obtain an can resume Internet access. If your Internet service provider (ISP) sets a usage limit,
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 209
    RS700 Make Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the router, try to isolate the problem: using a different WiFi network name. • Does your WiFi device support the security that you are using for your WiFi network (WPA3 Troubleshooting 209 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 210
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 If your WiFi device finds your network but the signal strength is weak, check these conditions: • Is your router Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Troubleshooting 210 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 211
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems might be occurring: • Wrong physical connections For a wired connection host name as the account name on the Internet Setup page. Troubleshooting 211 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 212
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 • Your ISP might be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your If your ISP does this, configure your router to use the authorized computer's MAC address (see Manually set up the Internet connection on page 35). Troubleshooting 212 User
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 213
    A Supplemental Information This appendix includes technical information about your router. The appendix covers the following topics: • Factory settings • Technical specifications 213
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 214
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Factory settings You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar Time Europe: GMT Other continents: Varies by region Time adjusted for daylight Disabled saving time Supplemental Information 214 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 215
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Table 3. Router factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Settings Firewall and Internet security Inbound (communications or warranties about this product's compatibility with AX standards. Supplemental Information 215 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 216
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Table 3. Router factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default Settings Operating mode Up to 1.4 Gbps at 2.4 GHz Up to 5.8 Europe: 200-240V, 50/60 Hz input All regions (output): 19V @ 3.16A DC output Supplemental Information 216 User Manual
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 217
    WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Table 4. Router specifications (Continued) GHz radio: Supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/be with 4096-QAM, 20/40 MHz channel width 5 GHz radio: Support IEEE 802 .11 b/g/n/ac/ax/be with 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160 MHz channel width 6 GHz radio: Supports
  • Netgear RS700S | User Manual - Page 218
    Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS700 Table 4. Router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz band US: 2.412-2.462 GHz Europe WPA-Personal + WPA2-Personal WPA3-Personal WPA2-Personal + WPA3-Personal - Supplemental Information 218 User Manual
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User Manual
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router
Model RS700
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
September 2023
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
202-12655-01