Manage The Activity Log; View, Email, Or Clear The Logs - NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S User Manual

Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P
Note Different type of information displays depending on the connection type.
If the ISP assigned an IP address to the router dynamically (the most common situation), the following
information displays:
• IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the router.
• Subnet Mask. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.
• Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.
• DHCP Server. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides
the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router.
• DNS Server.The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network
names to IP addresses.
• Lease Obtained. The date and time when the lease was obtained.
• Lease Expires. The date and time that the lease expires.
6. To release (stop) the Internet connection, click the Release button.
7. To renew (restart) the Internet connection, click the Renew button.
8. To close the window, click the Close Window button.

Manage the Activity Log

The log is a detailed record of the websites that users on your network accessed or attempted to access
and many other router actions. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. You can manage which activities are
logged.

View, Email, or Clear the Logs

In addition to viewing the logs, you can email them and clear them.
To view, email, or clear the logs:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile 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 > Administration > Logs.
The Logs page shows the following information:
Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic
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