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NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 User Manual

NETGEAR Nighthawk X6
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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Unpack Your Extender............................................................................................6
LEDs......................................................................................................................7
Back Panel.............................................................................................................9
When to Use Your Extender.................................................................................10
How the Extender Works.....................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Get Started
Install the WiFi Extender......................................................................................12
Place the Extender and Apply Power..............................................................12
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network..............................................................12
Connect With WPS.....................................................................................12
Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant....................................14
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode..............................................................15
Connect a Device to the Extender Network.........................................................16
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WiFi..................................16
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WPS.................................17
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device to the Extender....................................17
Log In to the Extender After Installation...............................................................17
Run Smart Setup Installation...............................................................................18
Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings
Enable or Disable One WiFi Name......................................................................20
Enable or Disable Smart Connect........................................................................21
View Connected Devices.....................................................................................22
View WiFi Settings...............................................................................................23
Change the WiFi Network Name..........................................................................23
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network..................................24
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios.......................................................................25
Change the WiFi Speed.......................................................................................26
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network............................26
Use WPS With the Push Button Method.........................................................27
Use WPS With the PIN Method.......................................................................28
Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device........................................................28
Set Up an Access Schedule................................................................................29
Change the Extender’s Device Name..................................................................30
Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address..................................................31
Configure a Router With Advanced MAC Settings to Work with Your Extender....32
Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender
Change the Extender Login User Name and Password.......................................35
Turn Password Protection Off and On..................................................................35
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NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Ethernet LANYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Modulation256-QAM
Wi-Fi bandNo
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)1300 Mbit/s
Rack mounting-
Frequency range2.4 - 5 GHz
USB ports quantity2
WLAN data transfer rates supported600, 1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports5
Security algorithmsWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Product colorBlack
Flash memory128 MB
Processor frequency1000 MHz
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth226.8 mm
Width295.5 mm
Height54.5 mm
Weight1100 g

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