NETGEAR R6900v2 User Manual page 176

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900v2
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.
See Change the admin Password
To set up remote management:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. 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.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management.
5. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box.
6. 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 radio buttons and configure the options accordingly:
• To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select the Only This Computer radio
button. Enter the IP address to be allowed access.
• To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select the IP Address Range radio
button. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range.
• To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select the Everyone radio button. This radio
button is selected by default.
7. Specify the port number for accessing the router's web pages.
on page 156.
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