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NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System User Manual

NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System
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The WPS process automatically sets up yourr WPS-enabled device with the network
password when it connects. The router WPS page displays a confirmation message.
Change the WiFi password or the WiFi
security
The router and satellite come preset with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and the
same WiFi security. You can find the SSID and password on the router label and on the
satellite label.
If you log in to the router and change the WiFi settings, the router automatically sends
the new settings to the satellite. We recommend that you do not disable security.
To change the WiFi password or the WiFi security:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected your
mesh network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. To change the WiFi password, enter a new password in the Password (Network
Key) field.
You must enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. The Password (Network Key) field
displays if the WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES], or
WPA3-Personal security radio button is selected.
6. To change the WiFi security, select a Security Options radio button.
None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device
can join the WiFi network. We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi
network.
WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security is Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) version
2 with a pre-shared key. It uses WPA2-Personal standard encryption with the AES
encryption type.
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Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System

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NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Specifications

General IconGeneral
WiFi TechnologyWiFi 6 (802.11ax)
AntennasInternal antennas
MU-MIMOYes
OFDMAYes
SecurityWPA3
BeamformingYes
BackhaulDedicated WiFi backhaul
Parental ControlsYes
Guest NetworkYes
App SupportNighthawk App
CoverageUp to 4, 500 sq. ft.
SpeedUp to 1.8Gbps
Number of Nodes2 or 3 (depending on the specific model)
BandsDual-band
PortsGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Ports1 WAN and 3 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports per node
ProcessorQuad-core processor
CompatibilityWorks with any internet service provider

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