Set Up Remote Management - NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 5 User Manual

WARNING:
Do not interrupt the reboot process.

Set Up Remote Management

You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know the router's WAN IP
address to use this feature. For information about remote access using Dynamic DNS, see
Devices Through the Internet
Note Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal
password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and
lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. See
admin Password
To set up remote management:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band WiFi Router
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Change the