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- Page 1 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.
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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 Stream your stored media files on any device anywhere on the network. Share your music with AirPlay-compatible devices from a USB hard drive connected to the router. Use the free NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault app to back up your Windows computers to a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk X4S.
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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.
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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...
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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.