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- Page 1 Do More Nighthawk X8 AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D8500...
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Page 2: Wifi Network Name And Password
WiFi Network Name and Password The preassigned WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password) are unique to your modem router, like a serial number. Because the modem router automatically uses WiFi security, you don’t need to set it up. The WiFi settings are on the modem router’s label. We recommend that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the label if you forget them. -
Page 3: Join The Wifi Network
Join the WiFi Network You can either use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its password. Join the WiFi Network Using WPS For help with the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help that came with that computer or device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS. - Page 4 Join the WiFi Network Using the Modem Router’s WiFi Settings Use the modem router’s WiFi network name and password to connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the modem router through WiFi. If you did not change the modem router’s WiFi network name and password, the modem router’s WiFi network name and password are on the modem router’s label.
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Page 5: View Or Change The Modem Router Settings
View or Change the Modem Router Settings After you use the NETGEAR installation assistant to set up the modem router, you can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. Log In to the Modem Router ¾... -
Page 6: Change The Wifi Network Name And Password
3. Enter the modem router admin user name and password. The admin user name is admin. If you did not change the admin password, the default password is password. The BASIC Home page displays. Change the WiFi Network Name and Password The modem router’s preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the modem router’s label. -
Page 7: Change The Admin Password
4. To change the WiFi network name (SSID), enter a new name in the Name (SSID) field. 5. To change the WiFi password, enter a new password in the Passphrase field. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the admin Password ¾... -
Page 8: Recover A Forgotten Admin Password
5. To be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. We recommend that you enable password recovery. 6. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Recover a Forgotten admin Password The default password for the admin user name is password. -
Page 9: Access A Usb Device On The Network
5. Enter the saved answers to your security questions. 6. Click the Continue button. A page displays your recovered password. 7. Click the Login again button. A login window opens. 8. With your recovered password, log in to the modem router. Access a USB Device on the Network ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB storage device connected to the modem router’s USB ports. - Page 10 For more information about access control, see the user manual, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the modem router’s user interface. 6. Click the Connect button.
- Page 11 Enable Dynamic Quality of Service Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) resolves Internet traffic congestion when Internet bandwidth is limited by using better application and device identification, bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques. If you like gaming and streaming videos, then you can benefit from enabling Dynamic QoS.
- Page 12 7. To view bandwidth utilization by device and application, click the Click here to see bandwidth utilization by device and application link at the bottom of the page. For more information, see the user manual, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the modem router’s user interface.
- Page 13 Enable Smart Connect Smart Connect selects the fastest WiFi band for your device. For Smart Connect to work, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands must use the same WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). ¾ To enable Smart Connect: 1.
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Page 14: Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation
Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation Ethernet aggregation lets you combine two Gigabit Ethernet ports to improve the aggregated file transfer speed. If a device supports Ethernet aggregation, you can use the Ethernet aggregate ports 1 and 2 to cable the device that supports Ethernet port aggregation to the modem router. Note: Ethernet port aggregation is also referred to as link aggregation, teaming port, and port trunking. - Page 15 Windows computers, iOS mobile devices, and Android mobile devices. For more information about this feature, see the genie app user manual, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com. ¾ To set up remote access using the genie app for Windows computers: 1.
- Page 16 2. Create a remote access genie account: Connect your computer to the modem router’s network. Launch the genie app. Select Router Settings. The Router Login page displays. From the Login as menu, select Remote Access. Click the Sign up link. Complete the fields to create an account.
- Page 17 ReadyCLOUD allows you to remotely access files on a USB storage device connected to the modem router. For more information about using ReadyCLOUD, see the ReadyCLOUD user manual for routers, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com. ¾ To set up your ReadyCLOUD account and register your modem router: 1.
- Page 18 Register button. The modem router is now registered with your ReadyCLOUD account. 3. After registration, visit readycloud.netgear.com and use your ReadyCLOUD user name and password to sign in to your account. The ReadyCLOUD page displays the modem router that you registered and the contents of the USB storage device that is connected to the modem router.
- Page 19 For more information about how to set up VPN service, see the user manual, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com through a link in the modem router’s user interface. Back Up With ReadySHARE Vault Your modem router comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your home.
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Page 20: Print Wirelessly With Readyshare Printer
We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. Compliance For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/...