NETGEAR R6900 User Manual page 208

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900
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
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.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management.
5. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box.
6. In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access
the router's remote management.
Note For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical.
Select one of the following radio buttons and configure the options accordingly:
• To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select the Only This Computer radio
button. Enter the IP address to be allowed access.
Change the admin Password
Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic
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on page 188.