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NETGEAR R7960P

NETGEAR R7960P
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User Manual
Nighthawk X6S AC3600 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Model R7960P
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveFebruary 2019
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11946-01

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NETGEAR R7960P Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelR7960P
BrandNETGEAR
Wi-Fi Technology802.11ac
Wi-Fi PerformanceAC3000
Frequency Bands2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
USB Ports1 x USB 3.0
MU-MIMOYes
Beamforming+Yes
VPN SupportYes
Parental ControlsYes
Guest NetworkYes
Quality of Service (QoS)Yes
Wireless TypeDual Band
Maximum WiFi Speed3000 Mbps
Ethernet Ports4 x Gigabit Ethernet
ProcessorDual Core
Memory512 MB
AntennaExternal
SecurityWPA2
Weight1.65 lbs

Summary

Hardware Setup Guide

Cable Your Router

Step-by-step instructions for connecting the router to power and the modem.

Connect to Network and Access Router

Connect to the Network

Instructions for establishing wired or WiFi connections to the router.

Router Login Information

Explains different types of logins: ISP, WiFi password, and router admin login.

Access Router via Web Browser

Guidance on using a web browser to access and configure the router interface.

Specify Your Internet Settings

Use Internet Setup Wizard

Steps to automatically configure router settings using the setup wizard.

Manually Set Up Internet Connection

Guide for manually configuring various internet connection types and settings.

Control Internet Access

Allow or Block Network Access

Configure access control to allow or block devices from connecting to the network.

Optimize Performance Settings

Use Dynamic QoS for Traffic Management

Configure Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) to optimize internet traffic.

Manage Network Settings

View or Change WAN Settings

Configure Internet port (WAN) settings, including DMZ and MTU size.

Change WiFi Password and Security

Update the WiFi network name (SSID) and security settings.

Manage Your Router

Update Router Firmware

Check for and install new firmware versions for the router.

Change Admin Password and Recovery

Securely change the admin password and set up password recovery.

Use Dynamic DNS for Internet Access

Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS

Configure Dynamic DNS for remote access to your network.

Use VPN to Access Your Network

Set Up a VPN Connection

Configure router settings to enable VPN client-to-gateway connections.

Manage Port Forwarding and Triggering

Manage Port Forwarding to Local Server

Configure rules to allow specific incoming traffic to reach a server.

Troubleshooting Router Issues

Cannot Log In to Router

Steps to resolve issues preventing login to the router interface.

Cannot Access the Internet

Diagnosing and fixing problems with internet connectivity.

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