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Hardware Overview of the Router

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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P

Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- User Manual1
- Table of Contents3
- The Chapter Contains the Following Sections9
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router10
Unpack Your Router10
Extend the Antennas10
- Hardware Overview of the Router10
Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel11
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel12
- USB Port on the Back Panel13
Router Label13
Position the Router14
Cable Your Router15
- Turn the Leds on or off Using the LED On/Off Switch15
- Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds17
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router19
Connect to the Router19
- Connect to the Router through an Ethernet Cable19
- Join the Wifi Network of the Router19
  - Manual Method19
  - Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method20
- Types of Logins20
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router20
- Automatic Internet Setup20
- Log in to the Router22
Install the Router with the NETGEAR up App22
Change the Language23
Access the Router with the NETGEAR Genie App23
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings26
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard26
- Manually Set up the Internet Connection26
- Specify an Ipv6 Internet Connection30
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance42
- Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service43
- Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug-N-Play44
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet46
- Set up Parental Controls46
- Control Access to the Internet46
- Allow or Block Access to Your Network47
  - Enable and Manage Network Access Control47
  - Manage Network Access Control Lists48
    - Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List48
    - Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List50
- Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites51
- Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications53
- Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules57
- Set up Security Event Email Notifications58
Chapter 6 Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices through the60
- Internet60
- Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS61
- Access Storage Devices through the Internet64
- Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud66
  - Create a Readycloud Account66
  - Register Your Router with Readycloud66
Chapter 7 Manage the Basic Wifi Network Settings69
- Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Main Network69
- Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network79
  - Use WPS with the Push Button Method79
  - Use WPS with the PIN Method80
- Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Guest Network81
- Control the Wifi Radios84
  - Use the Wifi On/Off Button84
  - Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios84
Chapter 8 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router87
- USB Device Requirements87
- Connect a USB Device to the Router87
  - Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router87
  - Device Uses Special Drivers, It Is Not Compatible.)87
- Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router88
  - Access the Storage Device from a Windows-Based Computer88
  - Access the Storage Device from a Mac88
- Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive89
- Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault90
- Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine90
- Manage Access to a Storage Device93
- Enable FTP Access Within Your Network94
- View Network Folders on a Device95
- Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device96
  - Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive97
- Approve USB Devices97
- Safely Remove a USB Device98
Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server100
- Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings101
- Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server102
- Share a USB Printer104
Chapter 10 Share a USB Printer105
- Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer105
- Download the Readyshare Printer Utility105
- Install the Readyshare Printer Utility105
- Use the Shared Printer106
  - Manually Connect and Print106
  - Print and Release the Printer106
- View or Change the Status of a Printer107
- Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer108
- Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings108
Chapter 11 Manage the Advanced Wifi Features111
Set up a Wifi Schedule111
Manage the WPS Settings111
- Manage the Advanced Wifi Features111
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings113
Specify How the Router Manages Wifi Clients113
- Manage Airtime Fairness114
- Manage Implicit Beamforming114
- Manage MU-MIMO115
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only115
Chapter 12 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings118
- Manage the WAN Security Settings118
- Set up a Default DMZ Server119
- Set up Ethernet Port Aggregation119
- View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status120
- Manage IGMP Proxying121
- Manage NAT Filtering121
- Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway122
- Manage the LAN IP Address Settings122
- Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings123
- Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool124
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses125
- Disable the Built-In DHCP Server127
- Change the Router's Device Name127
- Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes128
- Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group131
  - Set up a Bridge for a Port Group131
  - Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group132
Chapter 13 Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic135
- Update the Firmware of the Router135
  - Check for New Firmware and Update the Router135
  - Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router136
- Change the Admin Password137
- Set up Password Recovery138
- Recover the Admin Password138
- Manage the Configuration File of the Router139
  - Back up the Settings139
  - Restore the Settings139
- Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds140
- Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings141
Chapter 14 Use VPN to Access Your Network155
- Set up a VPN Connection155
- Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer160
- Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media from a Windows-Based Computer160
- Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home161
Chapter 15 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering163
- Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications164
- Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications168
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting175
- Reboot the Router from Its Web Interface175
- Quick Tips175
- Troubleshoot with the Leds176
- You Cannot Log in to the Router177
- You Cannot Access the Internet178
- Changes Are Not Saved181
- Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity181
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility181
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router181
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device182
Chapter 17 Supplemental Information184
- Factory Settings185
- Technical Specifications188

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