NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S

NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S

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USB Ports on the Left Panel

Two 3.0 USB ports are located on the left panel.

Figure 4. USB ports

eSATA Port on the Right Panel

An eSATA port is located on the right panel.

Figure 5. eSATA port

Hardware Setup

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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router

Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- User Manual1
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup9
- Unpack Your Router9
- Top View9
- Rear Panel11
  - Turn the Leds on or off12
- Attach the Antennas12
- USB Ports on the Left Panel13
- Esata Port on the Right Panel13
  - Connect an Esata Device14
- Position Your Router14
- Cable Your Router15
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router18
Connect to the Network18
- Wired Connection18
- Wifi Connection Using WPS18
- Wifi Connection18
- Label19
Types of Logins19
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router19
- Log in to the Router19
Automatic Internet Setup20
Automatic Internet Setup with Two Routers21
Access the Router with NETGEAR Genie Apps23
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings25
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard25
- Manually Set up the Internet Connection25
  - Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login26
  - Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login27
- Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections29
- Change the MTU Size41
- Enable British Telcom IGMP Proxy Support44
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet46
- Set up Parental Controls46
- Allow or Block Access to Your Network47
- Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites48
- Manage Network Access Control Lists52
- Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services53
- Set up Security Event Email Notifications55
- Set up IP-MAC Binding56
Chapter 5 Network Settings58
- View or Change WAN Settings58
- Set up a Default DMZ Server59
- Change the Router's Device Name60
- Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings60
- Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns62
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router64
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses64
  - Reserve an IP Address64
  - Edit a Reserved IP Address65
  - Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry66
- Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections66
- Specify Basic Wifi Settings67
- Change the Wifi Mbps Settings70
- Change the Wifi Password or Security Level71
- Enable or Disable Wifi 160 Mhz72
- Enable a Wifi Video Network72
- Enable Wifi Video Network72
- Set up a Guest Wifi Network73
- Enable a Video Guest Wifi Network75
- Control the Wifi Radios76
  - Use the Wifi On/Off Button76
  - Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios76
- Set up a Wifi Schedule77
- Specify WPS Settings78
- Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point79
- Use the Router in Bridge Mode80
- Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group82
  - Set up a Bridge for a Port Group83
  - Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group84
  - Set up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port86
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance89
- Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management89
- Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play92
- Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service93
Chapter 7 Manage Your Network96
- Update the Router Firmware96
- Change the Admin Password96
- Set up Password Recovery97
- Recover the Admin Password98
- View Router Status99
- Display Internet Port Statistics100
- Check the Internet Connection Status101
- View and Manage Logs of Router Activity102
- View Devices Currently on the Network103
- Monitor Internet Traffictraffic Metering104
- Manage the Router Configuration File106
- Remote Access108
  - Set up Remote Management108
  - Use Remote Access109
- Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App109
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router111
USB Device Requirements111
Connect a Storage Device to the Router111
- Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router111
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows Computer112
- Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac113
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive112
Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault114
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine114
- Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac114
- Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data115
- Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk116
Use FTP Within the Network117
View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device117
- Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device119
- Edit a Network Folder on a Storage Device120
Safely Remove a USB Device121
Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet123
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS123
Set up FTP Access through the Internet123
Your Personal FTP Server124
- Set up Your Personal FTP Server124
- Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account125
  - Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created126
  - Change the Dynamic DNS Settings127
- Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet129
- Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud129
  - Create a Readycloud Account129
  - Register Your Router with Readycloud130
- Download Files Onto a USB Storage Device132
- View Photos on Your USB Device with Kwilt135
Chapter 10 Use the Router as a Media Server137
- Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings138
- Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server138
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with Itunes139
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App140
- Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo142
Chapter 11 Share a USB Printer145
- Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer145
- Download the Readyshare Printer Utility145
- Install the Readyshare Printer Utility145
- Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center147
- View or Change the Status of a Printer147
- Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer148
- Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings148
Chapter 12 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports151
- Port Forwarding to a Local Server152
- Port Triggering156
  - Add a Port Triggering Service156
  - Enable Port Triggering158
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network161
- Set up a VPN Connection161
- Specify VPN Service in the Router161
  - Use VPN to Access Your Network161
- Install Openvpn Software162
- Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer167
- Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media169
  - Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home169
    - Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router169
    - Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router170
- Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home171
- Change VPN Pass-Through Settings171
  - Troubleshooting173
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting174
- Quick Tips174
- Troubleshoot with the Leds174
- You Cannot Log in to the Router176
- You Cannot Access the Internet177
- Troubleshoot Internet Browsing178
- Changes Are Not Saved178
- Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity179
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility179
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router179
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device180
Chapter 15 Supplemental Information182
- Factory Settings183
- Technical Specifications184

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