Installation Guide
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1. Unplug your modem s power If it has a battery backup remove the battery Connect your modem Plug in your modem Put the battery back in Then cable the modem to the yellow Internet port on the router Power on the router The Power LED lights amber and then turns white when the router is ready Connect a computer eerie You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi To connect with WiFi use the WiFi network name and password on the product label La lt a i D gt ef Ethernet cable Lf z Ld 6 Login to the router Launch a web browser NETGEAR genie displays If you do not see genie enter www routerlogin net in the address field of the web browser When prompted enter admin for the user name and password for the password Follow the genie steps to connect to the Internet Get free apps During the installation process genie prompts you to download two free apps e genie app A personal dashboard that lets you monitor control and repair your home network e ReadySHARE Vault app Enables automatic continuous backup of a Windows computer to a USB drive that s connected to your router 8 Get the user manual You can get the user manual online at http downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product After installing your2. WPS button with LED You can use the LED On Off switch on the rear panel of the router to turn the LEDs on the top of the router on or off Note The Power LED stays lit even if the LED On Off switch is in the off position LED On Off switch WiFi Network Name and Password The preset WiFi network name SSID and password network key are unique to your router like a serial number Because the router automatically uses WiFi security you don t need to set it up The WiFi settings are on the product label NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 vo sase 88 98 GE Me vs AC3200 Tri Band WiFi Router AEREO Ma TVSA lAo C1 t01010 0 BLINK ACTIVITY i Designed by NETGEAR in California ROUTER LOGIN WiFi Network Name SSID SERIAL http www morog net user name adm password pacsword T FCC ID PY314200264 Network Key Password IC 4054A 14200264 I aK soared an za ro mu ere e Rules Peli atio subject to se z a wing two pie pile interfer and 2 a this must accept Made in China 272 12233 03 ved reli din ng i ite PE make pans red ted ia SAN ICES 2 Ne 3 B ReadyShare Access on Windows Start gt Run gt readyshare 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 You can write the WiFi settings from your product label in this space for eas
3. ReadySHARE Vault Backup App Your router comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your home Connect a USB hard disk drive HDD to the USB port on your router for centralized continuous and automatic backup gt 1 To back up your Windows computer 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 Install the genie app on each Windows computer Download ReadySHARE Vault from www netgear com readyshare and install it on each Windows computer Backup Protection 100 A No Previous Restore Information Found amp Backup Drive To set up and run your backup click the Dashboard or the Backup tab Share a USB Printer You can connect a USB printer to a USB port on the router and print wirelessly gt To set up ReadySHARE Printer 1 Connect the USB printer to a USB port on the router with a USB printer cable 2 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 c Select the language 3 If prompted select the printer and click the Connect button for each computer When the first computer connects the status changes to Manually connected by xxx For each computer when you complete Step 3 the printer
4. status displays as Available 15 More Premium Features Your router lets you do the following and more Play music from a USB drive 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 drive that is connected to the router USB port You can also use the Apple Remote app from an iPhone or iPad to play music on any AirPlay devices such as Apple TV or AirPlay supported receivers gt Tospecify iTunes Server settings 1 On your iPhone or iPad find and connect to the WiFi network 2 Launch the Remote app 3 Click the Add a Device button A passcode displays 4 Specify the passcode in the router a Launch a web browser b Enter www routerlogin net in the address field of the browser A login screen displays c Enter the router user name and password The default user name is admin and the default password is password You can use the default credentials if you did not change them The BASIC Home screen displays 16 d Select ADVANCED gt ReadySHARE gt ReadySHARE Storage gt Media Server e Make sure that the Enable iTunes Server Music Only check box is selected f Enter the passcode and click the Allow Control button g Click the Apply button Your changes are saved On your iPhone or iPad the ReadySHARE music library disp
5. 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 For product updates and web support visit http support netgear com NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources You can get the user manual online at http downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface Contents install Your ROULET secrecion a r 2 E E ppc eg snes O EA AR AANA 6 WIFI Network Name and PaSSWOML ccececceescessscescscescscssscsssscstseesssessesseseseens 7 Join the WiFi NetWorkK esssssesesssssisisisiseersrsisisisirirersrsrsisisiirarsrsrsrsrsisierarersrsrsrsrnt 8 View or Change the Router SettindS cccccccscscsssscscscsesssssseesesesesesessseeeeeeeeneen 9 Share a USB Drive on the NetWoOrkK ssesssessisisisirirersrsisisisiririrsrsrsisisisirersrsrsrn 12 ReadySHARE Vault Backup ADD eesis OEE i 14 share a USB Printer saa cess icetcs ease ea ets es ctus nance arc orienta enc AEE AAE SE EEES 15 More Premium Feature ccccccccceccsccsscsscesccsecsscesecsecsscescesecssescesssssessesssessesseesees 16 NETGEAR OGIE ADI sarre aaen EE 19 Install Your Router Make sure that your Internet service is active before you install your router gt To install your router 1 Extend
6. Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Compliance For the current EU Declaration of Conformity visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA 201 18204 03 June 2014 Package Contents a Sta qd i O a The box contains the following items Ethernet cable Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri Band WiFi Router Model R8000 AC3200 Tri Band WiFi Router Power adapter In some regions a resource CD is included in the package Installation Video To view the Nighthawk installation video visit http www netgear com R8000_vid71 or use this QR code NETGEAR You can use this diagram to connect your router or follow the detailed instructions in this booklet Extend the antennas Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance NETGEAR recommends that you position all of the antennas vertically as shown Prepare your modem
7. can use the default credentials if you did not change them The BASIC Home screen displays Select Wireless Settings The Security Options section of the screen displays your WiFi password 11 Share a USB Drive on the Network ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB drive connected to the router USB port If your USB drive has special drivers it is not compatible gt Toaccess the USB drive from a Windows computer 1 Insert your USB storage drive into the blue USB 3 0 port on the router 2 lf your USB drive has a power supply you must use it when you connect the USB drive to the router When you connect the USB drive to the router USB port it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing By default the USB drive is available to all computers on your local area network LAN 3 Select Start gt Run Enter readyshare in the dialog box 5 Click the OK button 12 To access the USB drive from a Mac Insert your USB storage drive into a blue USB 3 0 port on the router If your USB drive has a power supply you must use it when you connect the USB drive to the router When you connect the USB drive to the router USB port it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing By default the USB drive is available to all computers on your local area network LAN Select Go gt Connect to Server Enter smb readyshare as the server address Click the Connect button 13
8. ental controls and more Access your router and change its settings or diagnose and repair network issues Make a printer AirPrint compatible so that you can print from an iPad or iPhone Use MyMedia to find and play media files in your network Use Turbo Transfer to quickly send files from your computer or smartphone to another device on the network Set up parental controls Connect your smartphones and tablets to your home WiFi by scanning the WiFi QR code from genie Download the free genie app from www NETGEAR com genie 19 20
9. lays in the Remote app You can play this music on any Airplay devices VPN Service VPN service allows remote access to your home network with a secure connection After you set up VPN service you can use VPN to access the router s USB drive and media and to access your Internet service at home To set up VPN service follow these high level steps 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 17 Personal FTP Server With your customized free URL you can use FTP to access your network when you aren t home through Dynamic DNS 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 3 Connect a USB hard disk to your router and set up FTP access through the Internet 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 18 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 par
10. not included to connect your computer to a black Ethernet port on your router To connect with WiFi use the WiFi settings on the product label 6 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 Make sure that the router has full power and that its Power LED is lit If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address this is uncommon change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router If you still do not see the genie screen log in to the router so that genie can detect your Internet connection To log in to the router Launch a web browser Enter www routerlogin net in the address field of the browser A login screen displays Enter admin for the user name and password for the password The BASIC Home screen displays If your Internet connection is not set up yet genie automatically detects your Internet connection LEDs The LEDs on the top of the router light to indicate router activity O rower nternet E 2 4 GHz wir 5 cz wiri 1 5 cnz wiri 2 E usp 3 0 port ED vss 2 0 port O O On ports 1 4 WiFi on off button with LED
11. s password If you changed the password and enabled the password recovery feature you can retrieve this password gt 1 2 To retrieve a forgotten admin password Launch a web browser Enter www routerlogin net in the address field of the browser A login screen displays Click the Cancel button If password recovery is enabled you are prompted to enter the serial number of the router The serial number is on the product label Enter the serial number of the router The serial number is on the product label Click the Continue button 10 9 A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions Enter the saved answers to your security questions Click the Continue button A screen displays your recovered password Click the Login again button A login screen displays With your recovered password log in to the router Find a Forgotten WiFi Security Password The preset WiFi password is on the product label If you changed your WiFi password and forgot what it is log in to the router to view its current WiFi password gt 1 To connect to the router and view its WiFi password Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a black Ethernet port on the router Launch a web browser Enter www routerlogin net in the address field A login screen displays Enter the router user name and password The default user name is admin and the default password is password You
12. 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 _ fF DSL or 3 cable e C Modem a Unplug your modem s power b If the modem has a battery backup remove its batteries c If your modem was already connected to another router disconnect the cable between your modem and that router Make sure that your modem is turned off and is cabled only to the wall jack for your Internet service 2 3 Connect your modem Router o n i Tege DSL or B cable Q Ethernet cable CE Modem a Plug in then turn on your modem If you removed the batteries replace them With the yellow Ethernet cable that came with the router connect your modem to the yellow Internet port on your router 4 Add power to the router Internet DSL or cable Power adapter 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 If no LEDs are lit press the Power On Off button on the rear panel of the router 5 Connect a computer Ethernet cable Router Internet Osx cable You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi For a wired connection use an Ethernet cable
13. ther computers or WiFI devices 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 gt Tolog into the router 1 Connect a computer or WiFi device to the router You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi For a wired connection use an Ethernet cable not included to connect your computer to a black Ethernet port on your router To connect with WiFi select and join your WiFi network Launch a web browser 3 Enter www routerlogin net in the address field of the browser A login screen displays 4 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password The BASIC Home screen displays Change the admin Password gt To change the admin password 1 Launch a web browser 2 Enter www routerlogin net in the address field of the browser A login screen displays Enter admin for the user name and password for the password The BASIC Home screen displays Select ADVANCED gt Administration gt Set Password Type your old password and type the new password twice To be able to recover the password select the Enable Password Recovery check box NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery Select two security questions and provide answers to them Click the Apply button Your changes are saved Recover a Forgotten admin Password The default password for the admin user name i
14. y reference WiFi network name SSID Network key password If you change the WiFi settings write the new settings here for easy reference and store this booklet in a safe place WiFi network name SSID Network key password 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 gt 1 To join the network using WPS Press the WPS button on the router for 3 5 seconds The WPS LED on the router blinks white Within two minutes on your computer or WiFi device press its WPS button or click its onscreen WPS button The WPS LED on the router lights solid white when the computer or WiFi device connects to your router Repeat this process to add other computers or WiFi devices To select your network and enter its password Open the software utility that manages your WiFi connections on the computer or WiFi device that you want to connect to your router This utility scans for WiFi networks in your area Find and select your router s WiFi network name SSID The SSID is on the product label Enter the router s password or your custom password If you changed it and click the Connect button The password is on the product label Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to add o
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