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NETGEAR Nighthawk C6900 User Manual

NETGEAR Nighthawk C6900
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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
February 2021
202-12222-01
User Manual
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router
Model C6900

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NETGEAR Nighthawk C6900 Specifications

General IconGeneral
DOCSISDOCSIS 3.0
Channel Bonding24x8
Wireless Standard802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Frequency Bands2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
ModemCable Modem
Memory128 MB Flash and 256 MB RAM
Beamforming+Yes
Dynamic QoSYes
Smart ConnectYes
VPN SupportYes
Parental ControlsYes
Guest NetworkYes
WiFi Technology802.11ac
Maximum WiFi Speed1900 Mbps
Number of Ethernet Ports4 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
USB Ports1 x USB 2.0 port
Weight1.65 lbs
Processor1.0GHz dual-core processor

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

Connecting Your Modem Router to the Network

Guides users through the physical connection process for the modem router and network.

Simple Network Connection Setup

Step-by-step instructions for setting up the modem router in a basic, standalone network configuration.

Router or Gateway Bridge Mode Setup

Instructions for configuring the modem router to operate in bridge mode when connecting to an existing router or gateway.

Internet Service Activation Steps

Outlines the general procedure for activating your internet service with a cable provider.

Comcast Xfinity Self-Activation Guide

Specific instructions for activating internet service using Comcast Xfinity's self-activation process.

Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router

Wired Ethernet Connection Setup

Detailed steps for connecting a computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable.

Wireless WiFi Connection Setup

Methods for connecting wirelessly using WPS or by selecting the network name (SSID).

Logging into the Modem Router Interface

Step-by-step guide to access the modem router's web-based management interface.

Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Manual Internet Connection Setup

Guide to manually configure internet connection settings like IP address and DNS servers.

Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet

Network Access Control Setup

How to implement access control rules to manage which devices can connect to your network.

Blocking Internet Sites Using Keywords

Methods for blocking specific websites by entering keywords or domain names.

Blocking Internet Services

Procedure to block specific network services from accessing your network.

Chapter 5 Specify Network Settings

Setting Up a Default DMZ Server

Configuring a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) server for specific applications like gaming or videoconferencing.

Basic WiFi Settings Configuration

Configuring fundamental wireless network parameters like SSID and security.

Changing WiFi Security Protocol and Password

Modifying wireless security settings, including encryption protocols and passphrases.

Guest WiFi Network Setup

Creating a separate wireless network for visitors to provide internet access without compromising main network security.

Chapter 6 Manage Your Network

Changing Modem Router Administrator Password

Securing access to the router's administrative interface by changing the default password.

Using the Ping Utility for Network Diagnostics

Performing network tests to check device reachability and measure response times.

Using the Traceroute Utility for Path Analysis

Analyzing network paths and identifying latency issues between devices.

Erasing Current Configuration Settings

Resetting the modem router to its original factory default settings.

Chapter 7 Specify Internet Port Settings

Setting Up Port Forwarding Rules

Directing incoming internet traffic to specific devices or servers on the local network.

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Modem Router LEDs

Diagnosing common issues by interpreting the status of the modem router's indicator lights.

Troubleshooting Login Issues

Resolving problems that prevent successful login to the modem router's management interface.

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