Turn The Leds On Or Off; Position Your Router - NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3200 User Manual

Turn the LEDs On or Off

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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.

Position Your Router

The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your wireless
network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary
significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the thickness
and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range.
Additionally, other wireless access points in and around your home might affect your router's
signal. Wireless access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other
device that emits a wireless signal for network access.
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Position your router according to the following guidelines:
Position your router according to the following guidelines:
• Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices
operate, and within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables
for wired computers.
• Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings
between the router and your other devices.
• Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:
- Ceiling fans
- Home security systems
- Microwaves
- Computers
- Base of a cordless phone
- 2.4 GHz cordless phone
Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router
LED On/Off switch
Hardware Setup
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