NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S Do More

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View or Change the Router Settings
After you use the NETGEAR installation assistant to set up the router, you
can log in to the router to view or change its settings.
Log In to the Router
¾ To log in to the router:
1. Connect a computer or mobile device to the router.
You can connect using an Ethernet connection or a WiFi connection:
• Ethernet. To connect using a wired connection, use an Ethernet
cable (not included) to connect an Ethernet port on your
computer to an Ethernet port on the router.
• WiFi. To connect using a WiFi connection, look on the router label
for the preassigned WiFi network name and password. Open the
WiFi connection manager on your WiFi-enabled computer or
mobile device, find the router’s WiFi network name, and use the
router’s password to connect.
2. Launch a web browser and visit www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter admin for the router admin user name and enter your admin
password.
The BASIC Home page displays.

NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S Specifications

General

Ethernet WAN	Yes
SIM card slot	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Wi-Fi band	Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1650 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)	750 Mbit/s
Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 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 rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Memory card slot(s)	-
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Processor cores	2
Processor frequency	1.8 MHz
Power source type	AC
Security algorithms	WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	226.8 mm
Width	295.5 mm
Height	54.5 mm
Weight	1100 g