NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 R8000 Quick Start Manual

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AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router

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Installation Video

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Ethernet cable

Power adapter

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Page 1: Package Contents
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com 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. ¾ 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 black 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 ¾ To log in to the router: 1.
Page 11: Recover A Forgotten Admin Password
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 ¾ 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 14 ¾ 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 15: 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 16 In the ReadySHARE Printer pane, click the PC Utility or Mac Utility link. d. Follow the onscreen instructions to download the file. 3. Double‑click the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file that you downloaded. The InstallShield wizard displays. 4. Follow the wizard instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center.
Page 17: 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 18: 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 available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router’s user interface.
Page 19 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 20: 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 more: • Access your router and change its settings or diagnose and...

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