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NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700

NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700
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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
July 2014
202-11361-01
Nighthawk
AC1750
Smart WiFi Router
Model R6700
User Manual

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NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
WiFi SpeedAC1750 (450 + 1300 Mbps)
USB Ports1 x USB 3.0
Antenna3 external antennas
BeamformingYes
Wireless Standard802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
WiFi Technology802.11ac
Ethernet Ports4 x Gigabit Ethernet
Frequency Band2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Memory128 MB Flash, 256 MB RAM
SecurityWPA2-PSK
Dimensions11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 inches
Storage Temperature-4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Processor1GHz Dual Core Processor

Summary

Hardware Setup

Cable Your Router

Step-by-step instructions and diagrams for connecting the router to power and the modem.

Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Connect to the Network

Explains how to connect to the router via wired Ethernet or WiFi.

Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router

Guide on accessing router settings via a web browser, including NETGEAR genie setup.

Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard

How to automatically configure internet settings using the router's setup wizard.

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

Steps for manually configuring the router's internet connection settings.

Optimize Performance

Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service

Using QoS to assign priority to gaming and video streaming traffic.

Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS

How to configure upstream QoS for prioritizing online gaming traffic.

Optimize Video Streaming with Downstream QoS

Configuring downstream QoS to prioritize video streaming services.

Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls

Installing and configuring Live Parental Controls to filter internet content.

Control Access to Your Network

Setting up access control rules to allow or block devices from the network.

Share USB Drives Attached to the Router

Access a USB Device on the Network

How to access USB storage devices connected to the router via the network.

Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault

Using ReadySHARE Vault software for automatic backup of Windows computers.

Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine

Instructions for backing up Mac computers using Time Machine with the router.

Access the Routers USB Drive Through the Internet

Access the USB Drive Through the Internet

How to access the router's USB drive remotely via the Internet.

Dynamic DNS

Explains Dynamic DNS and its use for remote access with a domain name.

Use the Router as a Media Server

Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings

Configuring the router to act as a ReadyDLNA media server for various devices.

Share a USB Printer

Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer

Steps for installing printer drivers and connecting a USB printer to the router.

Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility

Instructions for downloading the ReadySHARE Printer utility for Windows and Mac.

Use the Shared Printer

How to connect to and use a shared USB printer on the network.

Specify Network Settings

Specify Basic WiFi Settings

Configuring the WiFi network name (SSID) and other basic wireless settings.

Set Up a Guest Network

Creating a separate WiFi network for guests with limited access.

Manage Your Network

Update the Router Firmware

Checking for and installing the latest firmware for the router.

Change the admin Password

Changing the default administrator password for router login.

Use VPN to Access Your Network

Set Up a VPN Connection

Explains how to establish a secure VPN connection to access the network remotely.

Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer

Step-by-step guide to installing the OpenVPN client software on a computer.

Specify Internet Port Settings

Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server

Configuring port forwarding to make local servers accessible from the Internet.

Troubleshooting

Cannot Access the Internet

Troubleshooting guide for when the router can connect but the internet is inaccessible.

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