Quick Start
Nighthawk X10
AD7000 Smart WiFi Router
Model R8900
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 solid white when the router is ready.
Make sure that the router’s WiFi LED
is lit. Look on the router
label for the preassigned WiFi network name (SSID) and network
key (password).
Open the WiFi connection manager on your WiFi‑enabled computer
or mobile device, find the router’s SSID, and use the router’s
password to connect to the router’s WiFi network.
Launch a web browser. If the installation assistant does not display,
visit www.routerlogin.net. If a login window displays, enter admin
for the admin user name and password for the admin password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to connect to the Internet.
The router’s Internet LED
lights white when the router is
connected to the Internet.
For the best WiFi performance, position the antennas as shown.
Package Contents
Router
Power adapter
(varies by region)
Ethernet cable
2. Restart Your Modem and
Plug In Your Router
3. Connect to the Internet1. Position the Antennas
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