NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 R8000 Quick Start Manual page 2

You can use this diagram to connect your router or follow the detailed instructions in this booklet.
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.
Unplug your modem's power. If it has a
battery backup, remove the battery.
3. Connect your modem.
Plug in your modem. Put the battery back
in. Then cable the modem to the yellow
Internet port on the router.
4. Check the router's LED On/Off switch.
If the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel
of the router is in the off position, slide the
LED On/Off switch to the on position.
5. Power on the router.
Internet
The Power LED lights
amber and then turns
DSL or cable
white when the router
is ready.
Ethernet cable
Router
Ethernet cable
Power
adapter
Modem
6. Connect a computer.
You can use an Ethernet cable or connect
with WiFi.
To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network
name and password on the product label.
7. Log in to the router.
Launch a web browser.
NETGEAR genie displays.
If you do not see genie, enter
www.routerlogin.net in the address field
of the web browser. When prompted, enter
admin for the user name and password for
the password.
Follow the genie steps to connect to the
Internet.
8. Get free apps.
During the installation process, genie
prompts you to download two free apps:
• genie app. A personal dashboard that
lets you monitor, control, and repair
your home network.
• ReadySHARE Vault app. Enables
automatic continuous backup of a
Windows computer to a USB device
that's connected to your router.
9. Get the user manual.
You can get the user manual online at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or
through a link in the product's user interface.