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NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 R7900 Quick Start Manual

Ac3000 tri-band wifi router
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Quick Start
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Nighthawk X6
AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Model R7900

Package Contents

The box contains the following items.
AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
In some regions, a resource CD is included in the package.
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 Guest WiFi LED Ethernet ports 1–4 LEDs WiFi On/Off button and LED WPS button and LED You can use the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel of the router...

  • 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 And Security

    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 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 5. Click the Continue button. 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.
  • 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 online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router’s user interface.
  • Page 15 Share a USB Device on the WiFi Network ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB device connected to the router’s USB port. (If your USB device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.) ¾ To access the USB device from a Windows computer: 1.
  • Page 16 For more information about access control, see the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router’s user interface. 5. Click the Connect button.

  • 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...

  • 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 available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com 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 through Dynamic DNS when you aren’t home. 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 more: • Access your router and change its settings or diagnose and...

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