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NETGEAR R8000P Quick Start Manual

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Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to
https://my.netgear.com
register your product at
.
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR
recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.
http://support.netgear.com.
For product updates and web support, visit
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com
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the product's user interface.
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http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
April 2015
Quick Start
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Nighthawk X6S
Nighthawk X6
AC4000 Tri-band WiFi Router
AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Model R8000
Model: R8000P
Package Contents
The box contains the following items.
AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router
In some regions, a resource CD is included in the package.
Installation Video
To view the Nighthawk X6 installation video, visit
http://www.netgear.com/R8000_vid1
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  • Page 1 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to https://my.netgear.com register your product at You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. http://support.netgear.com.
  • Page 2 Position the antennas for the best WiFi You can use an Ethernet cable or connect performance. with WiFi. NETGEAR recommends that you position To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network all of the antennas vertically as shown. name and password on the product label.
  • Page 3 LEDs The LEDs on the top of the router light to indicate router activity. Power LED Internet LED 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi 1 LED 5 GHz WiFi 2 LED USB 3.0 port LED USB 2.0 port LED Ethernet ports 1–4 LEDs WiFi On/Off button and LED WPS button and LED...

  • Page 4: Install Your Router

    Make sure that your Internet service is active before you install your router. To install your router: 1. Extend the antennas. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. NETGEAR recommends that you position all of the antennas vertically as shown. 2. Prepare your modem. Internet DSL or...
  • Page 5 3. Connect your modem. Router Internet DSL or cable Ethernet cable Modem a. Plug in, then turn on your modem. b. If you removed the batteries, replace them. c. With the yellow Ethernet cable that came with the router, connect your modem to the yellow Internet port on your router.
  • Page 6 5. Add power to the router. Router Internet DSL or Ethernet cable cable Power adapter Modem a. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. b. Wait for the Power LED on the front panel to light amber and turn white.
  • Page 7 7. Launch a web browser. The first time that you connect to the router, the genie screen displays. Follow the genie steps to connect to the Internet. If the genie screen does not display, try the following: Close and reopen the browser. Make sure that your computer is connected to one of the four Ethernet ports on the router, or that you are connected to your WiFi network.

  • Page 8: Wifi Network Name And Password

    NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the product label if you forget them. NETGEAR genie lets you change these settings. If you do so, write down the new WiFi settings and store them in a safe place.

  • Page 9: 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. For help with the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help that came with that computer or device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.

  • Page 10: View Or Change The Router Settings

    View or Change the Router Settings After you use genie to set up the router, you can log in to the router to view or change its settings. Log In to the Router To log in to the router: 1. Connect a computer or WiFi device to the router. You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi.
  • Page 11 5. Type your old password and type the new password twice. 6. To be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery. 7. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 8. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 12 A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions. 6. Enter the saved answers to your security questions. 7. Click the Continue button. A screen displays your recovered password. 8. Click the Login again button. A login screen displays. 9.
  • Page 13 The Dynamic QoS screen displays: 5. Select the Enable Dynamic QoS check box. 6. Specify your Internet bandwidth. You can use Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth or you can enter your Internet bandwidth manually. NETGEAR recommends that you use Speedtest.
  • Page 14 Click here to see bandwidth utilization by device and application link at the bottom of the screen. For more information, see the user manual, which is available http://downloadcenter.netgear.com online at or through a link in the router’s user interface.
  • Page 15 To access the USB device from a Windows computer: 1. Connect your USB device to a USB port on the router. NETGEAR recommends you use the blue USB 3.0 port on the router to get the best USB device access speed.
  • Page 16 To access the USB device from a Mac: 1. Connect a USB device to a USB port on the router. NETGEAR recommends you use the blue USB 3.0 port on the router to get the best USB device access speed.

  • Page 17: Readyshare Vault Backup App

    1. Connect a USB HDD to a USB port on the router. For best performance, connect a USB 3.0 HDD to the blue USB 3.0 port on the router. 2. Download ReadySHARE Vault from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows computer. 3. Launch ReadySHARE Vault.

  • Page 18: Share A Usb Printer

    On each computer that will share the printer, do the following: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it. c. Select the language.

  • Page 19: More Premium Features

    More Premium Features Your router lets you do the following and more: Play music from a USB device with iTunes Server. Set up a secure VPN service connection to your home network. Create a personal FTP server with a custom URL. iTunes Server iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a USB device that is connected to the router USB port.

  • Page 20: Vpn Service

    1. Specify the VPN service. 2. Install OpenVPN software on your computer. 3. Use a VPN tunnel. These steps are explained in detail in the user manual, which is http://downloadcenter.netgear.com available online at or through a link in the router’s user interface.
  • Page 21 With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you aren’t home through Dynamic DNS. To set up your FTP server, follow these high-level steps: 1. Register for a free NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account. 2. Provide the account settings to your router.

  • Page 22: Netgear Genie App

    NETGEAR genie App The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and...
  • Page 23 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.    These limits are designed to provide  reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  communications.    However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  particular installation.    If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:    ‐  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  ‐  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  ‐  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  to which the receiver is connected.  ‐  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.    FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible  for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.    This transmitter must not be co‐located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna  or transmitter.    For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz / 5.47 ~5.725GHz frequency range, it is restricted to  indoor environment. This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E,  Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules.   ...
  • Page 24 two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de  licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) le dispositif ne doit  pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu,  y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.      Caution :  (i) the device for operation in the band 5150‐5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the  potential for harmful interference to co‐channel mobile satellite systems;  (ii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250‐5350 MHz and  5470‐5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit;    (iii) the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725‐5850 MHz shall be  such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point‐to‐point and  non‐point‐to‐point operation as appropriate; and    (iv) the worst‐case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask  requirement set forth in Section 6.2.2(3) shall be clearly indicated.    (v) Users should also be advised that high‐power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e.  priority users) of the bands 5250‐5350 MHz and 5650‐5850 MHz and that these radars could  cause interference and/or damage to LE‐LAN devices.    Avertissement:  Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises  sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment :  (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150‐5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour  une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux  systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;  (ii) le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes de 5250 à 5 350  MHz et de 5470 à 5725 MHz doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e;    (iii) le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 à 5 850  MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l'exploitation point à point et  l’exploitation non point à point, selon le cas;    (iv) les pires angles d’inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la p.i.r.e.  applicable au masque d’élévation, et énoncée à la section 6.2.2 3), doivent être clairement  indiqués. ...
  • Page 25   Radiation Exposure Statement:  This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 36cm  between the radiator & your body.    Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:  Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour  un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un  minimum de 36cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.  This radio transmitter (IC: 4054A‐ 16400363/ Model: R8000P) has been approved by ISED to  operate with the antenna type listed below with maximum permissible gain indicated.  Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain  indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.  Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 4054A‐ 16400363/ Model: R8000P) a été approuvé par ISED  pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci‐dessous et ayant un gain admissible  maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain  maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur. ...

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