NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 R7500 User Manual

Installation
Nighthawk X4
AC2350 Smart WiFi Router
Model R7500
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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.
Package Contents
The box contains the following items.
In some regions, a resource CD is included in the package.
Installation Video
To view the Nighthawk installation video, visit
http://www.netgear.com/R7500_vid1
or use this QR code:
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
May 2014
AC2350 Smart WiFi Router
Ethernet cable
Power adapter
Antennas (4)

NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 R7500 Specifications

General

Model	R7500
Wireless Standards	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
WiFi Performance	AC2350 (600 Mbps + 1733 Mbps)
WiFi Range	Very large homes
Antenna	4 external antennas
Beamforming	Yes
Dynamic QoS	Yes
MU-MIMO	Yes
VPN Support	Yes
WiFi Technology	802.11ac
Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Processor	1.4GHz dual-core
Memory	128 MB Flash, 256 MB RAM
Number of Ethernet Ports	4 Gigabit LAN, 1 Gigabit WAN
USB Ports	1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0
Dimensions	11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 in

Summary

Installation

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the router's packaging for initial setup.

Installation Video

Provides information on how to access an installation video for guided setup assistance.

Install Your Router

LEDS

WiFi Network Name and Password

Join the WiFi Network

Join Network via WPS

Describes how to connect devices to the router using the WPS button for quick setup.

Join Network Manually

Explains how to manually connect to the WiFi network by selecting SSID and entering the password.

View or Change the Router Settings

Log In to Router Settings

Details the steps to access the router's web interface for viewing and changing settings.

Change Administrator Password

Provides instructions on how to change the router's administrator password for enhanced security.

Recover Forgotten Admin Password

Guides users through recovering a lost administrator password using security questions and serial number.

Retrieve WiFi Password

Explains how to retrieve a forgotten WiFi password by logging into the router's settings.

Prioritize with Quality of Service

Share a USB Drive on the Network

Access USB Drive from Windows

Details how to access files on a USB drive connected to the router from a Windows PC.

Access USB Drive from Mac

Explains how to connect to and access files on a router-connected USB drive from a Mac computer.

ReadySHARE Vault Backup App

Share a USB Printer

More Premium Features

iTunes Server Feature

Enables playing music from a USB drive via iTunes and Apple Remote on AirPlay devices.

VPN Service Configuration

Allows secure remote access to the home network and its resources.

Personal FTP Server Setup

Facilitates setting up a personal FTP server with a custom URL for remote file access.

NETGEAR genie App Usage

A mobile app for monitoring, connecting, and controlling the home network and its devices.