NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 R7900 Quick Start

Quick Start

Nighthawk X6
AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Model R7900

Package Contents

Router
Ethernet cable
Power adapter
(varies by region)
1. Position the Antennas
90° 90°
For the best WiFi performance, position the antennas as shown.
2. Restart Your Modem and Plug In Your Router
Unplug your modem, remove and replace the backup battery if it uses one, and
then plug the modem back in. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to
the yellow Internet port on the router.
Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect your
main Ethernet cable to the yellow Internet port on the router.
Connect the router to a power source. The router's Power LED lights amber and
then turns white when the router is ready.

3. Connect to the Internet

Make sure that the router's WiFi LED is lit. Find the router's preassigned WiFi
network name and password on the label on the router.
Open the WiFi connection manager on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile
device, find the router's WiFi network name, and use the router's password to
connect.
Launch a web browser. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit
www.routerlogin.net. If a login window displays, enter admin for the user name
and password for the password.
Follow the NETGEAR installation assistant.