NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S R7800 User Manual

NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S R7800 User Manual

Ac2600 smart wifi router
Hide thumbs Also See for Nighthawk X4S R7800:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Nighthawk X4S
AC2600 Smart
WiFi Router

User Manual

Model R7800
December 2015
202-11596-02
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S R7800

  • Page 1: User Manual

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router User Manual Model R7800 December 2015 202-11596-02 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 For regulatory compliance information, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non_NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router....................9 Top View.........................9 Rear Panel......................11 Turn the LEDs On or Off..................12 Attach the Antennas.....................12 USB Ports on the Left Panel................13 eSATA Port on the Right Panel................13 Connect an eSATA Device................14 Position Your Router.....................14 Cable Your Router....................15 Chapter 2 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard................18...
  • Page 4 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Change the Router’s Device Name..............51 Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings................51 Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns..........53 Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router..........55 Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses..............55 Reserve an IP Address...................55 Edit a Reserved IP Address................56 Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry..............57 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections............57...
  • Page 5 Play Music or View Photos on TiVo...............122 Chapter 10 Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer..........124 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility............124 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility..............124 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center..........126 View or Change the Status of a Printer..............126...
  • Page 6 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer........127 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings..........127 Turn Off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center....127 Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center....128 Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out............128 Chapter 11 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Port Forwarding to a Local Server..............131...
  • Page 7 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility..........154 Test the LAN Path to Your Router..............154 Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device.......155 Chapter 14 Supplemental Information Factory Settings....................158 Technical Specifications..................159...
  • Page 8 Stream your stored media files on any device anywhere on the network. Share your music with AirPlay-compatible devices from a USB hard drive connected to the router. Use the free NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault app to back up your Windows computers to a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk X4S.
  • Page 9: Unpack Your Router

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, 4 antennas, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 1. Package contents Top View The status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router. Figure 2.
  • Page 10 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Table 1. LED and button descriptions Description • Solid amber. The router is starting. Power • Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Solid white. The router is ready. •...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Description Ethernet ports 1–4 The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. • Solid. A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port. •...
  • Page 12: Turn The Leds On Or Off

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Turn the LEDs On or Off To turn the LEDs on or off: • Slide the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to the On or Off position. The Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is in the Off position. Attach the Antennas The modem router comes with four antennas.
  • Page 13: Usb Ports On The Left Panel

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router USB Ports on the Left Panel Two 3.0 USB ports are located on the left panel. Figure 4. USB ports eSATA Port on the Right Panel An eSATA port is located on the right panel. Figure 5.
  • Page 14: Connect An Esata Device

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Connect an eSATA Device To connect an eSATA device: • Use an eSATA cable to connect your device to the eSATA port on the side of the modem router as shown. Position Your Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
  • Page 15: Cable Your Router

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Base of a cordless phone • 2.4 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: • Solid metal door •...
  • Page 16 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your router. Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. Slide the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to the On position.
  • Page 17 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser.You can also customize or specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
  • Page 18: Use The Internet Setup Wizard

    The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your Internet configuration. When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
  • Page 19: Specify An Internet Connection Without A Login

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login To specify the Internet connection settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password.
  • Page 20: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login

    Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 152 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login To view or change the basic Internet setup: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 21 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router For the Does your Internet connection require a login? setting, select the Yes radio button. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method: PPPoE, L2TP, or PPTP. In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an email address.
  • Page 22: Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections

    Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 152. Specify IPv6 Internet Connections You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.
  • Page 23: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection on page 26 • Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection on page 27 • Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection on page 28 •...
  • Page 24 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
  • Page 25: Use Auto Detect For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 26: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Connection Type. This field indicates the connection type that is detected. • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
  • Page 27: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass Through Internet Connection

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
  • Page 28: Set Up An Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The IPv6 page displays. The Basic Settings page displays. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Pass Through. The page adjusts, but no additional fields display. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 29: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router WAN interface. • Default IPv6 Gateway. The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway for the router’s WAN interface. • Primary DNS Server. The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the router. •...
  • Page 30 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.
  • Page 31: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 32: Change The Mtu Size

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
  • Page 33 “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...
  • Page 34 Table 2. Common MTU sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging.
  • Page 35 Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up Parental Controls on page 36 • Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 37 •...
  • Page 36: Set Up Parental Controls

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Set Up Parental Controls The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home page, your browser goes to the Live Parental Controls website, where you can learn more about Parental Controls and download the application. After you set up and enable parental controls, you can change the web filtering level for each device on the network through the network map page on the genie app.
  • Page 37: Allow Or Block Access To Your Network

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Complete the fields. Click the Next button. After you log on or create your account, the filtering level page displays. Select a filtering level and click the Next button. The Setup is complete page displays. Click the Take me to the status screen button.
  • Page 38 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. Select the Turn on Access Control check box. You must select this check box before you can specify an access rule and use the Allow and Block buttons. When this check box is cleared, all devices are allowed to connect, even if a device is in the blocked list.
  • Page 39: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites You can use keywords to block certain Internet sites from your network. You can use blocking all the time or based on a schedule. To block Internet sites: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 40: Block Services From The Internet

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Keyword blocking takes effect. 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. To block services: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 41: Delete Keywords From The Blocked List

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Click the Add button. To add a service that is in the Service Type menu, select the application or service. The settings for this service automatically display in the fields. To add a service or application that is not in the menu, select User Defined, and do the following: If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol.
  • Page 42: Avoid Blocking On A Trusted Computer

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays.
  • Page 43: Manage Network Access Control Lists

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Your settings are saved. Manage Network Access Control Lists You can use access control to block or allow access to your network. To manage devices that are allowed or blocked: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
  • Page 44: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The list displays. Select the check box for a device. Use the Add button, Edit button, and Remove from the list button as needed. Click the Apply button. Your changes take effect. Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services When you schedule blocking, the same schedule is used to block sites and to block services.
  • Page 45: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. Specify when to block keywords and services: • Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block the keywords, or select the Every Day check box, which automatically selects the check boxes for all days.
  • Page 46 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com).
  • Page 47 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Your settings are saved. Logs are sent automatically according to the schedule that you set. If the log fills before the specified time, it is sent. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the router memory. If the router cannot email the log and the log buffer fills, the router overwrites the log.
  • Page 48 The router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the router’s network settings. NETGEAR recommends that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
  • Page 49: View Or Change Wan Settings

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router View or Change WAN Settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port.You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port.
  • Page 50: Set Up A Default Dmz Server

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Disable IGMP Proxying. IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, you can select this check box to disable it.
  • Page 51: Change The Router's Device Name

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. Type the IP address. Click the Apply button. Your change takes effect. Change the Router’s Device Name The router’s default device name is based on its model number, such as R7500 or R7800.
  • Page 52 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network use, or if you use competing subnets with the same IP scheme. To change the LAN TCP/IP settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 53: Specify The Ip Addresses That The Router Assigns

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select a RIP direction: • Both. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives. • Out Only. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically. • In Only. The router incorporates the RIP information that it receives. Select a RIP version: •...
  • Page 54 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Your router might display information that is different from this example. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range.
  • Page 55: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Router

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router By default, the router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of all your computers.
  • Page 56: Edit A Reserved Ip Address

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. Choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.
  • Page 57: Delete A Reserved Ip Address Entry

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Your changes are saved. Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry To delete a reserved address entry: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net . A login window opens.
  • Page 58: Specify Basic Wifi Settings

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The WPS page displays. Select a setup method: • Push button. Click the WPS button on this screen. • PIN Number. The screen adjusts. Enter the client security PIN and click the Next button. Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi network.
  • Page 59 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select Wireless. You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz band. Your router might display information that is different from this example. From the Region menu, select your region. In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
  • Page 60 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network. Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings. If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following: •...
  • Page 61: Change The Wifi Mbps Settings

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Change the WiFi Mbps Settings The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly identified as megabits per second (Mbps). By default, the router is set to operate with up to 600 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and up to 1,733 Mbps in the 5 GHz WiFi band. You can select slower settings.
  • Page 62: Change The Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Up to 1733 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac and 802.11a wireless devices to join the network. The other settings are Up to 800 Mbps and Up to 347 Mbps. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
  • Page 63: Enable Or Disable Wifi Mu-Mimo

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Enable or Disable WiFi MU-MIMO MU-MIMO improves performance when multiple MU-MIMO-capable WiFi clients transfer data at the same time. Note that the WiFi clients must have MU-MIMO support, and they must be connected to the 5GHz WiFi radio. You can enable or disable WiFi MU-MIMO.
  • Page 64: Enable A Wifi Video Network

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Select the Enable HT160 check box..
  • Page 65: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network

    Scroll to the section of the screen for the guest WiFi network that you want to set up. The default guest wireless network names (SSIDs) are as follows: • NETGEAR-Guest is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band. • NETGEAR-5G-Guest is for the 5 GHz WiFi band.
  • Page 66: Enable A Video Guest Wifi Network

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Allowing the router to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID) makes it easier to find your network and connect to it. If you clear this check box, that creates a hidden network. Give the guest network a name. The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters.
  • Page 67: Control The Wifi Radios

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select Guest Network. Your router might display information that is different from this example. Scroll to the Wireless Network (5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section. Select the Enable Video Network check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
  • Page 68: Enable Or Disable The Wifi Radios

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios If you used the WiFi On/Off button to turn off the WiFi radios, you can’t log in to the router to turn them back on. You must press the WiFi On/Off button again for two seconds to turn the WiFi radios back on. To enable or disable the WiFi radios: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 69: Set Up A Wifi Schedule

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a WiFi Schedule You can turn off the WiFi signal from your router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town. To set up the WiFi schedule: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 70: Use As Wireless Access Point

    Enable Router’s PIN check box. (Optional) Select or clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this check box selected. If you clear this check box, the next time a new wireless client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router wireless settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and security key.
  • Page 71 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To set up the router as an AP: Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to a LAN port in the other router. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net .
  • Page 72: Use In Bridge Mode

    Note To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, NETGEAR recommends that you use different wireless settings on each router. You can also turn off the wireless radio on the other router or gateway and use the R7800 router only for wireless client access.
  • Page 73 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • You can take advantage of gigabit WiFi speeds on current devices. • Use gigabit WiFi for applications like video and gaming. • Connect multiple devices like NAS, Smart TV, NeoTV, Blu-ray player, and game consoles at gigabit WiFi speeds using a WiFi link.
  • Page 74 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Enter the settings of the other router: Select the wireless network frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). For 802.11ac mode, select 5 GHz. In the Name (SSID) field, enter the wireless network name (SSID). In the Security Option section, select a radio button.
  • Page 75 Optimize Performance You can set up the router to optimize performance for applications such as Internet gaming, high definition video streaming, and VoIP communication. By default, the router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). This chapter contains the following sections: •...
  • Page 76: Use Dynamic Qos To Optimize Internet Traffic Management

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router’s Internet traffic management capabilities through better application and device identification, bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques. Dynamic QoS resolves traffic congestion when the Internet bandwidth is limited and different demands compete for bandwidth.
  • Page 77: Enable Or Disable The Automatic Qos Database Update

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select the Dynamic QoS check box. Specify your Internet bandwidth. You must specify your Internet bandwidth so that Dynamic QoS can perform bandwidth allocation and traffic prioritization. We recommend that you use Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth. To use Speedtest, do the following: For more accurate Speedtest results, make sure that no other devices are accessing the Internet.
  • Page 78: Manually Update The Dynamic Qos Database

    Your settings are saved. Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics NETGEAR uses a QoS database of the most popular applications and services to implement Dynamic QoS. As new applications and services become popular, we update this database and automatically update your router if you enabled Dynamic QoS.You can opt in to share aggregate QoS information to help improve the Dynamic QoS feature.
  • Page 79: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play

    For more information about enabling Dynamic QoS, see Enable Dynamic QoS on page 76. Select the Help improve the Dynamic QoS feature by sharing analytics with NETGEAR check box. A pop-up window displays detailed information about sharing analytics. The Yes radio button is selected by default.
  • Page 80: Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality Of Service

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The advertisement period specifies how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points receive current device status at the expense of more network traffic.
  • Page 81 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings (5 GHz a/n/ac) check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Optimize Performance...
  • Page 82 Manage Your Network This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the Router Firmware on page 83 • Change the admin Password on page 83 •...
  • Page 83: Update The Router Firmware

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Update the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might see a message at the top of the router pages when new firmware is available. You can respond to that message to update the firmware or you can check to see if new firmware is available and update your product.
  • Page 84: Set Up Password Recovery

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Note Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. To set the password for the user name admin: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 85: Recover The Admin Password

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To set up password recovery: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 86: View Router Status

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router A login window opens. With your recovered password, log in to the router. View Router Status To view the router status and usage information: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
  • Page 87: Display Internet Port Statistics

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Display Internet Port Statistics To display Internet port statistics: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 88: Check The Internet Connection Status

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Up Time. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link. • Poll Interval. The interval at which the statistics are updated on this page. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click the Set Interval button.
  • Page 89: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the router. • Subnet Mask. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router. • Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with. •...
  • Page 90: View Devices Currently On The Network

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs screen shows the following information: • Action. The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed. • Source IP. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. •...
  • Page 91: Monitor Internet Traffictraffic Metering

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To view devices on the network: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 92 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. To control the volume of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: •...
  • Page 93: Manage The Router Configuration File

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Click the Apply button. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button. To display more information about the data traffic on your router and to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button.
  • Page 94: Erase The Current Configuration Settings

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Erase the Current Configuration Settings You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings. You might want to do this if you move the router to a different network. (See Factory Settings on page 158.) To erase the configuration settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 95: Remote Access

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router WARNING: Do not interrupt the reboot process. Remote Access You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know the router’s WAN IP address to use this feature. For information about remote access using Dynamic DNS, see Dynamic DNS on page 110.
  • Page 96: Use Remote Access

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the router’s remote management. Note For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. Select one of the following: •...
  • Page 97 102 • Use FTP Within the Network on page 104 • View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device on page 104 • Safely Remove a USB Device on page 108 For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.
  • Page 98: 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 kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device.
  • Page 99: Map A Usb Device To A Windows Network Drive

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To connect a USB device: Insert your USB storage drive into a USB port on the side panel of the router. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the router. When you connect the USB device to the router USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing.
  • Page 100: Access A Storage Device That Is Connected To The Router From A Mac

    If you set up access control on the router and you allowed your Mac to access the network, select the Registered User radio button and enter admin for the name and password for the password. For more information about access control, see the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router’s user interface.
  • Page 101: Back Up Windows Computers With Readyshare Vault

    Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac NETGEAR recommends that you use a new USB HDD or format your old USB HDD to do the Time Machine backup for the first time. Use a blank partition to prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine. The router supports GUID or MBR partitions.
  • Page 102: Prepare To Back Up A Large Amount Of Data

    Your settings are saved. Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, NETGEAR recommends that you follow this procedure. To prepare to back up a large amount of data: Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer.
  • Page 103 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To back up your Mac onto a USB hard disk drive: Prepare your USB device with a compatible format and partitions. For more information, see Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac on page 101.
  • Page 104: Use Ftp Within The Network

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Use FTP Within the Network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you send and receive large files faster. To set up FTP access: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
  • Page 105 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > ReadySHARE Storage > Advanced Settings. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section and adjust the following settings: • Share Name. If only one USB device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage. You can click the name or you can type it in the address field of your web browser.
  • Page 106: Add A Network Folder On A Storage Device

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device You can add network folders on a USB or eSATA storage device connected to the router ports. To add a network folder: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
  • Page 107: Edit A Network Folder On A Storage Device

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The user name (account name) for All–no password is guest. The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the router. By default, it is password. Click the Apply button. The folder is added on the storage device.
  • Page 108: Safely Remove A Usb Device

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Change the settings in the fields as needed. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved. Safely Remove a USB Device Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router USB port, log in to the router and take the drive offline.
  • Page 109 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access USB devices attached to the router’s USB ports when you’re not home. This chapter includes the following sections: • Dynamic DNS on page 110 •...
  • Page 110: Dynamic Dns

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses. This means that the IP address can change at any time. You can use the IP address to access your network remotely, but most people don’t know what their IP addresses are or when this number changes.
  • Page 111: Your Personal Ftp Server

    With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you aren’t home through Dynamic DNS. 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 112.
  • Page 112: Set Up A New Dynamic Dns Account

    On a remote computer with Internet access, you can use FTP to access your router using ftp://yourname.mynetgear.com. Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
  • Page 113: Specify A Dns Account That You Already Created

    Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created If you already created a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR No-IP, or Dyn, you can set up the router to use your account.
  • Page 114: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings

    For a No-IP or Dyn account, in the User Name field, type the user name for your account. For a NETGEAR account at No-IP, in the Email field, type the email address for your account. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your DDNS account.
  • Page 115: Access Usb Storage Devices Through The Internet

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet You can access USB devices through the Internet when you’re not home. To access devices from a remote computer: Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network. Connect to your home router: •...
  • Page 116: Chapter 9 Use The Router As A Media Server

    Use the Router as a Media Server The router comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media server. You can set up the router to play music from iTunes Server and media from TiVo. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
  • Page 117: Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings

    Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
  • Page 118: Set Up The Router's Itunes Server With Itunes

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Figure 11. Play music on a USB device with iTunes Set Up the Router's iTunes Server with iTunes You can play music from a USB device that is connected to your router with iTunes on your Windows or Mac computer using Home Sharing.
  • Page 119: Set Up The Router's Itunes Server With The Remote App

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Media Server. The Media Server (Settings) page displays. Select the Enable iTunes Media Server (Music Only) check box and click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. On your Windows or Mac computer, launch iTunes.
  • Page 120 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Click the Add a Device button. Specify the passcode in the router to set up your iTunes server. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to your router's network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net .
  • Page 121: Play Media From A Usb Device On Tivo

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Your iPhone or iPad pairs with the router adn the iTunes Server is ready. The router displays in the Remote app. In the Remote app, tap the router your iPhone or iPad is connected to. The music that is on the USB device that is connected to the router displays in the app.
  • Page 122: Play Videos On Tivo

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Play Videos on TiVo To play videos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. Go to the bottom of the list and select the R8500. Play Music or View Photos on TiVo To play music or view photos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central >...
  • Page 123: Share A Usb Printer

    The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network. For more information about the features available in the NETGEAR USB Control Center, see the ReadySHARE Printer User Manual, which is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com.
  • Page 124: Install The Printer Driver And Cable The Printer

    Follow the onscreen instructions to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility. Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility You must install the ReadySHARE Printer utility on each computer that will share the printer. After you install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on your computer. Share a USB Printer...
  • Page 125 The USB printer connected to the router displays in the NETGEAR USB Control Center window. Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks the NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer. If you do not see the USB printer displayed on the page, you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work.
  • Page 126: Print Using The Netgear Usb Control Center

    If another computer is already connected to the printer, your print job goes into a queue to wait to be printed. If your document does not print, use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to check the printer status. To release the printer so that all computers on the network can use it, click the Disconnect button.
  • Page 127: Use The Scan Feature Of A Multifunction Usb Printer

    The scanner window opens so that you can use the USB printer for scanning. Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the printer connection.
  • Page 128: Change The Language For The Netgear Usb Control Center

    The NETGEAR USB Control Center page displays. From the Language menu, select a language. Click the OK button. The next time NETGEAR USB Control Center starts, the language changes. Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out Specify the time-out to release the printer connection.
  • Page 129 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The time-out is the number of minutes that a computer holds its connection to the printer when the connection isn’t being used. Click the OK button. Your settings are saved. Share a USB Printer...
  • Page 130: Chapter 11 Customize Internet Traffic Rules For Ports

    Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Port Forwarding to a Local Server on page 131 •...
  • Page 131: Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Port Forwarding to a Local Server If your home network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet. The router can forward incoming traffic with specific protocols to computers on your local network.You can specify the servers for applications and you can also specify a default DMZ server to which the router forwards all other incoming protocols.
  • Page 132: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router If the service that you want to add is not in the menu, create a custom service. See Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service on page 132. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service. Click the Add button.
  • Page 133: Edit A Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router From the Protocol menu, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. In the External port range field, enter the port numbers. Specify the internal ports by one of these methods: • Leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected. •...
  • Page 134: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To delete a port forwarding entry: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter therouter user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 135: How The Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: When you type the URL www.example.com in your browser, the browser sends a web page request message with the following destination information: •...
  • Page 136 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page displays.
  • Page 137: Enable Port Triggering

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router In the Triggering Port field, enter the number of the outbound traffic port that will open the inbound ports. In the Connection Type, Starting Port, and Ending Port fields, enter the inbound connection information. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 138 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router This value controls how long the inbound ports stay open when the router detects no activity. This value is required because the router cannot detect when the application terminates. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Some application servers, such as FTP and IRC servers, send replies to multiple port numbers.
  • Page 139 Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access. The chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up a VPN Connection on page 140 •...
  • Page 140: Set Up A Vpn Connection

    To use a DDNS service, register for an account with a host name (sometimes called a domain name). You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your Internet account, the VPN can use that IP address to connect to your home network.
  • Page 141: Install Openvpn Software On Your Computer

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN page displays.
  • Page 142 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To install the Open VPN software on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. Click the Next button. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. Leave the check boxes selected as shown, and click the Next button. Use VPN to Access Your Network...
  • Page 143 In the local area connection list, find the local area connection with the device name TAP-Windows Adapter. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail.
  • Page 144: Use A Vpn Tunnel

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Use a VPN Tunnel After you set up the router to use VPN and install the OpenVPN application on your computer, you can open a VPN tunnel from your computer to your router over the Internet. For the VPN tunnel to work, the local LAN IP address of the remote router must use a different LAN IP scheme from that of the local LAN where your VPN client computer is connected.
  • Page 145: Use Vpn To Access The Router's Usb Device And Media

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Launch a web browser and log in to your router. • Use Windows file manager to access the router’s USB device and download files. Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media To access a USB device and download files: In Windows file manager, select the Network folder.
  • Page 146: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 147: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VNP page displays. Select the Enable VPN Service radio button. Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access section, and select the Home Network only radio button.
  • Page 148: Troubleshooting

    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 http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information. The chapter contains the following sections: •...
  • Page 149: Quick Tips

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network If you must restart your network, follow this sequence: Turn off and unplug the modem. Turn off the router. Plug in the modem and turn it on.
  • Page 150: Standard Led Behavior When The Router Is Powered On

    Settings on page 158. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Contact technical support at netgear.com/support. LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the LEDs light for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the LEDs stay on, this indicates a fault within the router.
  • Page 151: Internet Or Ethernet Port Leds Are Off

    Settings on page 158. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Contact technical support at netgear.com/support. Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off If either the Ethernet port LEDs or the Internet LED does not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: •...
  • Page 152: You Cannot Access The Internet

    Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information.
  • Page 153: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Inform your ISP that you bought a new network device and ask them to use the router’s MAC address. • Configure your router to clone your computer’s MAC address. If your router obtained an IP address, but your computer is does not load any web pages from the Internet, it might be for one or more of the following reasons: •...
  • Page 154: Changes Are Not Saved

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Changes Are Not Saved If the router does not save the changes that you make on the routerweb pages, do the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another page or tab, or your changes are lost.
  • Page 155: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router ping www.routerlogin.net Click the OK button. You see a message like this one: Pinging <IP address > with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems might be present:...
  • Page 156 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Check to see that IP address of your router is listed as the default gateway for your computer. If DHCP assigns the IP configuration of your computers, this information is not visible in your computer Network Control Panel.
  • Page 157: Chapter 14 Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix includes technical information about your router. This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 158 • Technical Specifications on page 159...
  • Page 158: Factory Settings

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least seven seconds. The router resets and returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table.
  • Page 159: Technical Specifications

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Feature Default Behavior Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto Country/region United States in the US; otherwise, varies by region RF channel Auto for 2.4GHz, CH 44 for WW SKU and CH 153 for North America SKU Operating mode Up to 600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz, 1733 Mbps at 5 GHz...
  • Page 160 NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. 802.11ac 1733 Mbps is approximately 4x faster than 802.11n 450 Mbps. 2.4 GHz Performance Mode requires 256 QAM support on the WiFi client.

Table of Contents