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Nighthawk X4S
AC2600 Smart
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User Manual

Model R7800
April 2016
202-11596-04
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router User Manual Model R7800 April 2016 202-11596-04 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 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

    Use a Web Browser to Access the Router............19 Log In to the Router..................19 Automatic Internet Setup..................20 Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers............21 Access the Router With NETGEAR genie Apps..........23 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard................25 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............25 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login..........26...
  • Page 4 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls..................46 Allow or Block Access to Your Network..............47 Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites..............48 Block Services From the Internet..............49 Delete Keywords From the Blocked List............51 Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer............52...
  • Page 5 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database..........91 Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics.............91 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play......92 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service..............93 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware................96 Change the admin Password................96 Set Up Password Recovery.................97...
  • Page 6 View or Change the Status of a Printer..............147 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer........148 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings..........148 Turn Off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center....148 Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center....149 Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out............149 Chapter 12 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Port Forwarding to a Local Server..............152...
  • Page 7 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection..................161 Specify VPN Service in the Router..............161 Install OpenVPN Software.................162 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer........162 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer........165 Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device..........165...
  • Page 8 160 MHz bandwidth support for maximum performance for mobile devices Nighthawk X4S is ideal for homes with a high volume of network and Internet traffic from gaming and streaming. With Dynamic QoS, the router optimizes performance based on the application and the device, and automatically performs cloud updates to optimize the most popular applications and services.

  • Page 9: Unpack Your Router

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, four 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 router as shown. Position Your Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router.

  • 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.
  • Page 17 • Use a Web Browser to Access the Router on page 19 • Automatic Internet Setup on page 20 • Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers on page 21 • Access the Router With NETGEAR genie Apps on page 23...

  • Page 18: Connect To The Network

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Connect to the Network You can connect to the router network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

  • Page 19: Label

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Your WiFi device connects to the WiFi network. Label The product label shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password), MAC address, and serial number. Figure 7. Product label Types of Logins Separate types of logins serve different purposes.

  • Page 20: Automatic Internet Setup

    Automatic Internet Setup You can let the NETGEAR installation assistant set up your router automatically, or you can set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network are using the settings described here.

  • Page 21: Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers

    177. If problems persist, register your product and contact NETGEAR technical support. 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 22 ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.

  • Page 23: Access The Router With Netgear Genie Apps

    177. If problems persist, register your product and contact NETGEAR technical support. 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 24 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 25: 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 26: 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.

  • Page 27: 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 177. 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 28 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.

  • Page 29: 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 177. Specify IPv6 Internet Connections You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.

  • Page 30: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection on page 33 • Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection on page 35 • Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection on page 36 •...
  • Page 31 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 32: 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.

  • Page 33: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd 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 34 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection: 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 35: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server.

  • Page 36: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass Through Internet Connection

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button: • Auto. Your router uses any remote relay router that is available on the Internet. This is the default setting. • Static IP Address. Enter the static IPv4 address of the remote relay router. Your IPv6 ISP usually provides this address.

  • Page 37: Set Up An Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 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 38: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 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 Set Up the Internet Connection on page 25.)
  • Page 39 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 40: 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 WiFi device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 41: 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 42 “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 43 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 44: Enable British Telcom Igmp Proxy Support

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Application 1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL. Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs. Enable British Telcom IGMP Proxy Support You must use this feature only for British Telcom (BT) Internet Protocol television (IPTV) service. It might also work with TalkTalk IPTV service.
  • Page 45 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 46 • Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 47 •...

  • Page 46: 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.

  • Page 47: 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.

  • Page 48: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 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 49: Block Services From The Internet

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Security >Block Sites. Select a keyword blocking option: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. (See Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services on page 53.)
  • Page 50 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 > Security > Block Services.

  • Page 51: Delete Keywords From The Blocked List

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. Otherwise, select TCP/UDP (both). 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 uses, you can contact the publisher of the application, ask user groups or newsgroups, or search on the Internet.

  • Page 52: Avoid Blocking On A Trusted Computer

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking. The computer that you exempt must be assigned a fixed IP address. You can use the reserved IP address feature to specify the IP address. See...

  • Page 53: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. Select the Turn on Access Control radio button. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link. The list displays. Select the check box for a device.
  • Page 54 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To schedule blocking: 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. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

  • Page 55: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Set Up Security Event Email Notifications The router can email you its logs of router activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services. To set up email notifications: Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 56: Set Up Ip-Mac Binding

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router In the User Name field, type the user name for the outgoing email server. In the Password field, type the password for the outgoing email server. To send alerts when someone attempts to visit a blocked site, select the Send Alerts Immediately check box.
  • Page 57 Network Settings The router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the router’s network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61 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.

  • Page 62: Specify The Ip Addresses That The Router Assigns

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select the 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.
  • Page 63 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 64: 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.

  • Page 65: 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.

  • Page 66: 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 WiFi device that is connected to the network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.

  • Page 67: 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 page adjusts. Enter the client security PIN and click the Next button.
  • Page 68 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.
  • Page 69 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router • Is your computer or WiFi device connected to another WiFi network in your area? Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover. • Is your computer or WiFi device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection in your computer or WiFi device to match the current settings for your network.

  • Page 70: 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.

  • Page 71: Change The Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router the secondary channel. If that happens, the router runs in 20 MHz mode to coexist with that network. If you want the router to always run in 40 MHz mode, clear this check box.

  • Page 72: Enable Or Disable Wifi 160 Mhz

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Enable or Disable WiFi 160 MHz The WiFi 160 MHz setting reduces lag and improves streaming speed. Note that the WiFi clients must have 160 MHz support, and they must be connected to the 5 GHz WiFi network. You can enable or disable WiFi the HT160 setting.

  • Page 73: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network

    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 Wireless. The Wireless Setup page displays. Scroll down to the Wireless Network (5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section of the page.
  • Page 74 Scroll to the section of the page for the guest WiFi network that you want to set up. The default guest WiFi 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 75: Enable A Video Guest Wifi Network

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Enable a Video Guest WiFi Network Guest networks allow visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your WiFi security key. For optimal HD streaming performance for your guests, you can enable a 5 GHz guest video network. When this the video network feature is enabled, the router uses video reliability algorithms to reduce jitter and packet loss during video streaming.

  • Page 76: Control The Wifi Radios

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Control the WiFi Radios The router’s internal WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. By default, they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the router. When the WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the router.

  • Page 77: Set Up A Wifi Schedule

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Your router might display information that is different from this example. In the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz sections, select or clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check boxes.

  • Page 78: Specify Wps Settings

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. Click the Add a new period button. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal.

  • Page 79: Use The Router As A Wifi Access Point

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router If you clear this check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router WiFi settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and security key.

  • Page 80: Use The Router In Bridge Mode

    Note To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, NETGEAR recommends that you use different WiFi settings on each router. You can also turn off the WiFi radio on the other router or gateway and use the R7800 router only for WiFi client access.
  • Page 81 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Figure 8. Router in bridge mode with an 802.11ac WiFi connection Installing your router as a bridge offers the following benefits: • You can take advantage of gigabit WiFi speeds on current devices. •...

  • Page 82: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group Or Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 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.

  • Page 83: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Note If your ISP provides directions on how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow those directions. Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your ISP might require you to set up a bridge for a port group for the router’s Internet interface.

  • Page 84: Set Up A Bridge For A Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Note You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. You can select more than one check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN ports or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your...
  • Page 85 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box. Select the By VLAN tag group radio button. Specify the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Name Enter a name for the VLAN tag group.

  • Page 86: Set Up An Iptv Port To Lease An Intranet Port

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Set Up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port You can set up the router to create an Internet Protocol television (IPTV) port that can lease an IP address from your IPTV service provider. Use this feature only if you subscribe to an IPTV service and your IPTV service requires an intranet address.
  • Page 87 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Note You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. You can select more than one check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Network Settings...
  • Page 88 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 89: 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 90: 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.

  • Page 91: 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 92: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play

    For more information about enabling Dynamic QoS, see Enable Dynamic QoS on page 89. 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 93: 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 94 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 95 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 96 • Change the admin Password on page 96 •...

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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.

  • Page 98: 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.

  • Page 99: 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.

  • Page 100: 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.

  • Page 101: 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 102: 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 103: View Devices Currently On The Network

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs page 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 104: 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.
  • Page 105 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 106: 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 107: 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 183.)

  • Page 108: 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...

  • Page 109: Use Remote Access

    96. To download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device, visit NETGEAR.com/genie. For more information about how to set up remote access using the genie app, see the genie app user manual, which is available at downloadcenter.netgear.com/.
  • Page 110 114 • Use FTP Within the Network on page 117 • View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device on page 117 • Safely Remove a USB Device on page 121 For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 111: Usb Device Requirements

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 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.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. 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 112: 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.

  • Page 113: Access A Storage Device That Is Connected To The Router From A Mac

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Click the OK button. Right-click the USB device and select Map network drive. Select the drive letter to map to the new network folder. Click the Finish button. The USB device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified.

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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 116: Use Time Machine To Back Up Onto A Usb Hard Disk

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a USB Hard Disk You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard disk drive (HDD) that is connected to one of the router’s USB ports.

  • Page 117: Use Ftp Within The Network

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router When the setup is complete, the Mac automatically schedules a full backup. You can back up immediately if you want. Use FTP Within the Network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you send and receive large files faster.
  • Page 118 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.

  • Page 119: 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.

  • Page 120: 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.

  • Page 121: 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 122 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: • Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 123 •...

  • Page 123: Set Up And Manage Dynamic Dns

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Set Up and Manage 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...

  • Page 124: 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 125.

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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 127: 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 128 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To change your 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. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

  • Page 129: Access Usb Storage Devices Through The Internet

    Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD for routers lets you remotely access files stored on a USB storage device that is connected to the router. Before you can use ReadyCLOUD, you must create a ReadyCLOUD account and register your router.

  • Page 130: Register Your Router With Readycloud

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Click the Create Account link. Complete the fields to set up your account, and click the Create button. You are now ready to register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account. Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD After you create a ReadyCLOUD account, you must register your router with your ReadyCLOUD account.
  • Page 131 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The ReadySHARE page displays. Click the ReadyCLOUD tab. Enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password and click the Register button. If you did not create a ReadyCLOUD account, see Create a ReadyCLOUD Account on page 129.

  • Page 132: Download Files Onto A Usb Storage Device

    Download Files Onto a USB Storage Device NETGEAR Downloader is a download agent that runs on the router. You can use it to download files onto a USB HDD that is connected to the router so that you do not need to keep the computer running.

  • Page 133: Change The Download Settings

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Click the Add button. The router begins the download. To display the downloading status, click the Refresh button. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. You can use the Pause, Resume, and Delete buttons to manage the downloading tasks. The completed downloading tasks display in the Downloaded Files section.

  • Page 134: Send Downloader Email Notifications

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Your settings are saved. Send Downloader Email Notifications The router can email you when a downloader task is finished. To set up email notifications when a downloader task is finished: Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network.

  • Page 135: Manage Downloader Tasks

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Manage Downloader Tasks To manage downloader tasks: Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password.
  • Page 136 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi 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. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

  • Page 137: Chapter 10 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 138: 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 139: Set Up The Router's Itunes Server With Itunes

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Figure 12. 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 140: 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. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
  • Page 141 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.

  • Page 142: Play Media From A Usb Device On Tivo

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Your settings are saved. Your iPhone or iPad pairs with the router and 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.

  • Page 143: 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 router model. Play Music or View Photos on TiVo To play music or view photos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central >...

  • Page 144: 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 145: 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 146 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 147: 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 148: 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 149: 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 150 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 151: Chapter 12 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 152 •...

  • Page 152: 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.

  • Page 153: 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 153. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service.

  • Page 154: 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 155: 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.

  • Page 156: 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 157 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.

  • Page 158: 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.
  • Page 159 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.
  • Page 160 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 161 •...

  • Page 161: 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 162: Install Openvpn Software

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN page displays. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. If you want to customize the service type and port, we recommend that you change these settings before you install the OpenVPN software.
  • Page 163 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Click the For Windows button to download the OpenVPN configuration files. Visit openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html to download the OpenVPN client utility. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. Download and install the Open VPN software on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file.
  • Page 164 Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 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. Use VPN to Access Your Network...

  • Page 165: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail. For more information about using OpenVPN on your Windows computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick. Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer You must install this software on each Mac computer that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router.

  • Page 166: Install Openvpn Software On An Android Device

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To install VPN client software on an iOS device: 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 167: Use A Vpn Tunnel On Your Windows Computer

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN Service in the Router on page 161.
  • Page 168 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router To open a VPN tunnel: Launch the OpenVPN application with administrator privileges. The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar. You can create a shortcut to the VPN program, then use the shortcut to access the settings and select the run as administrator check box.Then every time you use this shortcut, OpenVPN...

  • Page 169: Use Vpn To Access The Router's Usb Device And Media

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 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. The network resources display. The ReadySHARE icon is in the Computer section and the remote router icon is in the Media Devices section (if DLNA is enabled in the router).

  • Page 170: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    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.

  • Page 171: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 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.
  • Page 172 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 > Setup > WAN Setup. To disable VPN pass-through for one or more protocols, select the corresponding Disable radio buttons in the VPN Pass-Through section.

  • Page 173: 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 174: 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.

  • Page 175: Power Led Is Off Or Blinking

    Settings on page 183. 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 176: Internet Or Ethernet Port Leds Are Off

    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 177: You Cannot Access The Internet

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router You Cannot Access the Internet If you can access your router but not the Internet, check to see if the router can obtain an IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP). Unless your ISP provides a fixed IP address, your router requests an IP address from the ISP.

  • Page 178: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the router’s configuration, reboot your computer, and verify the DNS address.You can configure...

  • Page 179: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the router, try to isolate the problem: • Does the WiFi device or computer that you are using find your WiFi network? If not, check the WiFi LED on the front of the router.

  • Page 180: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router 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 occuring: •...
  • Page 181 Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of your broadband modem. Some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connected to that modem. If your ISP does this, configure your router to “clone”...

  • Page 182: Chapter 15 Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix includes technical information about your router. The appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 183 • Technical Specifications on page 184...

  • Page 183: 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 184: Technical Specifications

    Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router Feature Default Setting 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...
  • Page 185 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.

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