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NETGEAR R6900P User Manual

NETGEAR R6900P
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Nighthawk AC1900
Smart WiFi Router
User Manual
Model R6900P
February 2017
202-11713-02
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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NETGEAR R6900P Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelR6900P
CategoryWireless Router
Wireless Standard802.11ac
USB Ports1 x USB 3.0
RAM256 MB
Flash Memory128 MB
Antennas3 external antennas
Beamforming+Yes
MU-MIMOYes
Wi-Fi BandsDual-Band
ProcessorDual-Core
SecurityWPA/WPA2
Ethernet Ports5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (1 WAN, 4 LAN)
Dimensions215 x 170 x 62 mm
Weight454 g (1.0 lb)

Summary

Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Use a Web Browser to Access the Router

Explains how to use a web browser to access the router's configuration interface.

Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard

Guides users through an automated wizard to detect and configure internet connection settings.

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

Provides instructions for manually configuring various internet connection types, including PPPoE.

Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection

Details how to configure different types of IPv6 internet connections manually.

Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls

Instructions for setting up parental controls to manage internet access and content filtering.

Allow or Block Access to Your Network

Explains how to configure network access control by specifying MAC addresses for allowed or blocked devices.

Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet

Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS

Explains how to set up and manage Dynamic DNS for remote access using a domain name.

Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD

Guides on using ReadyCLOUD for secure remote access to files stored on a router-connected USB device.

Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings

Manage the WAN Security Settings

Explains how to configure WAN security features like port scan and DoS protection.

Manage the LAN IP Address Settings

Details how to change the router's LAN IP address and subnet mask for network configuration.

Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool

Guides on configuring the range of IP addresses assigned by the router's DHCP server.

Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses

Details how to assign static IP addresses to specific devices using DHCP reservation.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network

Explains how to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to easily connect devices to the WiFi network.

Specify Basic WiFi Settings

Guides on configuring fundamental WiFi settings like SSID, password, and security options.

Change the WiFi Password or Security Level

Explains how to change the WiFi password and select security protocols like WPA2.

Manage the Router and Monitor the Traffic

Update the Firmware of the Router

Guides on checking for and installing new router firmware to update its software and features.

Change the admin Password

Details how to change the router's administrator password for enhanced security.

Set Up Password Recovery

Explains how to configure password recovery options in case the admin password is forgotten.

Recover the admin Password

Provides steps to recover the router's admin password using security questions.

Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings

Details how to reset the router to its original factory default settings, erasing all custom configurations.

Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic

Details how to monitor internet traffic volume and set limits using the traffic meter utility.

Use VPN to Access Your Network

Set Up a VPN Connection

Guides on establishing a secure VPN connection to remotely access the home network.

Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows-Based Computer

Details the process of installing OpenVPN client software and configuration files on Windows PCs.

Install OpenVPN Software on a Mac Computer

Guides on installing OpenVPN client software and configuration files on Mac computers.

Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device

Explains how to install OpenVPN client software and configuration files on iOS devices.

Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device

Guides on installing OpenVPN client software and configuration files on Android devices.

Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer

Details how to open a VPN tunnel from a Windows computer to the router for secure network access.

Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home

Guides on using a VPN connection to access the home internet service while away from home.

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications

Details how to configure port forwarding rules to allow incoming traffic to specific local servers or applications.

Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application

Guides on creating custom port forwarding rules for services not predefined in the router.

Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications

Details how to set up port triggering rules for dynamic port opening based on outbound traffic.

Troubleshooting

You Cannot Log In to the Router

Offers solutions for users unable to access the router's web interface for configuration.

You Cannot Access the Internet

Provides steps to diagnose and resolve issues preventing internet access through the router.

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