NETGEAR R7800 Quick Start

Quick Start

Nighthawk X4S
AC2600 Smart WiFi Router
Model R7800

Package Contents

Router
Antennas (4)

1. Attach the Antennas

To determine where to attach the antennas, match the labels on the antennas with the
labels on the router.
Attach and tighten the antennas on the threaded antenna posts.
Position the antennas as shown.
2. Restart Your Modem and Plug In Your Router
Ethernet cable
IMPORTANT: Unplug your modem, remove and replace the backup battery if it
uses one, and then plug the modem back in.
Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the yellow Internet port on the
router.
Connect the router to a power source. The router's Power LED
Power adapter
(varies by region) and then turns white when the router is ready.

3. Connect to the Internet

Make sure that the router's WiFi LED
network name and password on the label on the router.
Open the WiFi connection manager on your computer or other WiFi-enabled
device, find the router's WiFi network name, and use the router's password to
connect.
Launch a web browser. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit
www.routerlogin.net. If a login window opens, enter admin for the user name and
password for the password.
Follow the NETGEAR installation assistant.
lights amber
is lit. Find the router's preassigned WiFi