NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S

NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S

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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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