NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 Reviewer's Manual page 22

To connect the R7000 or R6300 to the Nighthawk X6 using bridge mode:
1. Log in to the Nighthawk X6.
a. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
b. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
c. 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 screen displays.
2. Select Wireless.
3. Clear the Smart Connect – One Wireless Network Name (SSID) for both 5 GHz radios check box.
4. Specify the settings for the 5GHz-One Radio band and 5 GHz-Two Radio band.
For the 5GHz-One Radio and 5 GHz-Two Radio, set different SSIDs and passwords in the Name
(SSID) and Password (Network Key) fields.
a. In the Name (SSID) field, enter the wireless network name (SSID).
b. In the Channel section, select a channel.
c. In the Mode section, select a mode.
d. In the Security Option section, select a radio button.
e. If prompted, in the Password (Network Key) field, type the passphrase (the WiFi
password that you use to connect wirelessly to the other router).
Make a note of the WiFi settings. You need to know the SSIDs, WiFi security modes, wireless
passwords, and the operating frequencies.
5. Click the Apply button
Your changes are saved.
6. Log in to the first R7000 or R6300 to configure in bridge mode (please reconfirm you might have
received the R7000/R6300 pre-configured in bridge mode).
a. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
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