NETGEAR R8000 user manual Control the Wireless Radios, Use the WiFi On/Off Button

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•Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled, and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile.

•Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the wireless access point broadcasts its name (SSID) to all wireless stations. Stations with no SSID can adopt the correct SSID for connections to this access point.

•Allow guest to see each other and access my local network. If this check box is selected, anyone who connects to this SSID has access to your local network, not just Internet access.

7.Give the guest network a name.

The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main SSID.

8.Select a radio button for a security option.

The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security, but some older computers and wireless devices cannot use it. NETGEAR recommends that you select the WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button. This setting protects your WiFi network and lets computers and wireless devices can connect to the WiFi network by using either WPA2 or WPA security.

9.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

Control the Wireless Radios

The router has internal wireless radios that broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz range. By default, they are on so that you can connect wirelessly to the router. When the wireless radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the router.

You can turn the wireless radios on and off with the WiFi On/Off button on the router, or you can log in to the router and enable or disable the wireless radios. If you are close to the router, it might be easier to press its WiFi On/Off button. If you are away from the router or have already logged in it might be easier to enable or disable them.You can also turn the WiFi radios off and on based on a schedule. (See Set Up a Wireless Schedule on page 114).

Use the WiFi On/Off Button

To turn the wireless radios off and on with the WiFi On/Off button: Press the WiFi On/Off button on the top of the router for two seconds.

If you turned off the wireless radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED turn off. If you turned on the wireless radios, the WiFi On/Off LED and the WPS LED light.

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Contents Nighthawk AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Optimize Performance Use the Router as a Media Server Use VPN to Access Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Extend the Antennas Unpack Your Router To extend the antennas Top View Router has status LEDs and buttons on the topRear Panel Router rear panelTurn the LEDs On or Off Position Your Router To turn the LEDs on or off Cable Your Router  To cable your routerConnect to the Network Access the Router Wired Connection WiFi Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi networkTypes of Logins Use an Internet Browser to Access the RouterNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Label To use Netgear genie to set up your router Change the Language Log In to the Router To log in to the router  To change the languageAccess the Router with Netgear genie Apps  To use the genie app to access the routerSpecify Your Internet Settings  To use the Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login Manually Set Up the Internet Connection To specify the Internet connection settings Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setupSelect Internet  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection Specify IPv6 Internet ConnectionsUse Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection Requirements for Entering IPv6 AddressesInternet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect Specify Your Internet Settings Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection Internet Connection Type list, select 6to4 TunnelSpecify Your Internet Settings Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connectionSpecify Your Internet Settings Set Up an IPv6 Dhcp Internet Connection  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet ConnectionInternet Connection Type list, select PPPoE Specify Your Internet Settings Change the MTU Size  To change the MTU sizeSelect Advanced Setup WAN Setup Common MTU sizesOptimize Performance  To enable Universal Plug and Play Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and PlayWi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service  To disable WMM QoSControl Access to the Internet  To set up Live Parental Controls Set Up Parental ControlsSelect Parental Controls Control Access to the Internet  To set up access control Allow or Block Access to Your NetworkClick the Take me to the status screen button List displays Select Advanced Security Access Control Manage Network Access Control Lists To manage devices that are allowed or blocked  To block Internet sites Use Keywords to Block Internet SitesSelect Advanced Security Block Sites Delete Keywords from the List to Be Blocked Block Services from the Internet To delete keywords from the list  To block services Select Advanced Security Block ServicesSchedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services  To schedule blockingSelect Advanced Security Schedule Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer To specify a trusted computer  To set up email notifications Set Up Security Event Email NotificationsSelect Advanced Security E-mail Select the Turn Email Notification On check box Tri-Band WiFi Connections Tri-Band WiFi How Tri-Band WiFi Improves Speed and PerformanceGHz WiFi Band Load Balancing Tri-band network has two dedicated 5 GHz bandsBenefits of Tri-Band WiFi Load balancing in a tri-band WiFi network To enable or disable Smart Connect Enable or Disable Smart ConnectSmart Connect Beamforming  To disable implicit beamforming Implicit BeamformingRouter USB Device Requirements Access a USB Device on the Network To connect a USB device Back Up Windows Computers with ReadySHARE Vault  To map the USB device to a Windows network driveSet Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac Back Up Mac Computers with Time Machine To back up your Windows computer  To format your USB hard disk drive and specify partitionsPrepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Use Time Machine to Back Up onto a USB Hard DriveControl Access to the USB Device Type afp//routerlogin.net To specify the USB access settings Select Advanced USB Storage Advanced SettingsNetwork Neighborhood/MacShare. Enabled by default  To set up FTP access Use FTP Within the NetworkView Network Folders on a USB Device  To view network folders To add a network folder Add a Network Folder on a USB DeviceClick the Create Network Folder button Edit a Network Folder on a USB Device Approve USB Devices To edit a network folder  To approve USB devicesSelect Advanced Advanced Setup USB Settings Select the Allow only approved devices check boxSafely Remove a USB Device  To remove a USB disk drive safelyInternet Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet Access USB Devices Through the Internet To access USB devices from a remote computer Access USB Devices Through the Internet with FTP Dynamic DNS Your Personal FTP ServerSet Up a New Dynamic DNS Account  To set up Dynamic DNS if you already have an account Specify a DNS Account That You Already HaveNetgear Set Up Your Personal FTP Server Change the Dynamic DNS Settings To change your settings  To set up your personal account and use FTPUse the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings  To specify media server settings To specify iTunes server settings Play Music from a USB Device with iTunes ServerPlay Media from a USB Device on TiVo  To set up the router to work with TiVoSelect Advanced USB Storage Media Server  To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows  To copy TiVo files to a computer Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer  To install the driver and cable the printerDownload the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To download the utilityInstall the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To install the utilityUse the Shared Printer  To manually connect and printView or Change the Status of a Printer  To view or change the statusUse the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer To change the language Select Tools Configuration Change Netgear USB Control Center Settings To turn off automatic Netgear USB Control Center startup  To specify the time-out Select Tools Configuration Network Settings View WAN Settings  To view the WAN settingsSet Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the LAN TCP/IP Settings Change the Router’s Device Name To change the router’s device name LAN IP address To change the LAN TCP/IP settings Select Advanced Setup LAN SetupSpecify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router Reserve LAN IP Addresses  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router To reserve an IP address  To edit a reserved address entry  To delete a reserved address entrySpecify Basic WiFi Settings Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections To use the WPS Wizard  To specify basic wireless settings Change the WiFi Mbps Settings  To change the WiFi Mbps settings Change the WiFi Password or Security Level  To change the WPA settings To set up a guest network Set Up a Guest NetworkSelect Guest Network Control the Wireless Radios Use the WiFi On/Off Button To enable or disable the wireless radios Enable or Disable the Wireless RadiosSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Set Up a Wireless Schedule  To set up the wireless scheduleUse the Router as a Wireless Access Point Specify WPS Settings To specify WPS Settings  To set up the router as an AP Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless APNetwork Settings 117 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware  To check for new firmware and update your router To set the password for the user name admin Change the admin PasswordSelect Advanced Administration Set Password Recover the admin Password  To set up password recoverySelect the Enable Password Recovery check box  To recover your passwordView Router Status Display Internet Port Statistics To view router status and usage information  To display Internet port statisticsManage Your Network 123 Check the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection statusView and Manage Logs of Router Activity Select Advanced Administration Logs To view and manage logs Monitor Internet Traffic Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter To monitor Internet traffic Custom Static Routes Set Up a Static Route  To set up a static routeEdit a Static Route  To edit a static routeView Devices Currently on the Network Delete a Static Route To delete a static route  To view devices on the networkManage the Router Configuration File Back Up Settings To back up the router’s configuration settings Select Attached DevicesRestore Configuration Settings Select Advanced Administration Backup Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up Do not interrupt the reboot processErase the Current Configuration Settings  To erase the configuration settings To set up remote management Remote Management To use remote access Manage Your Network 135 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection Specify VPN Service in the Router Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer To specify the VPN service  To install VPN client softwareUse VPN to Access Your Network 139 NETGEAR-VPN Use a VPN Tunnel  To open a VPN tunnelUse VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media  To access a USB device and download filesSet Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home To allow VPN clients to access only your home network  To access your Internet serviceUse VPN to Access Your Network 145 Specify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server  To forward specific incoming protocols To add a custom service Add a Custom Port Forwarding ServiceClick the Add Custom Service button Edit a Port Forwarding Service  To edit a port forwarding entryDelete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Make a Local Web Server Public To delete a port forwarding entry  To make a local web server publicSet Up Port Triggering How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule To add a port triggering service Add a Port Triggering ServiceConnection Type, Starting Port, and Ending Port fields Enable Port Triggering  To enable port triggeringClear the Disable Port Triggering check box Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay ChatSpecify Internet Port Settings 154 Troubleshooting Wireless Settings Network SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your NetworkStandard LED Behavior When the Router is Powered On Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber Troubleshoot with the LEDsWiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterLEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are OffCannot Access the Internet  To check the WAN IP addressTroubleshoot PPPoE  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connectionTroubleshoot Internet Browsing Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Wireless ConnectivityChanges Not Saved Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Test the LAN Path to Your Router To ping the router from a Windows computer Troubleshooting 164 Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settingsSupplemental Information 167 Technical Specifications R8000 Router specifications
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R8000 specifications

The NETGEAR R8000, also known as the Nighthawk X6, is an advanced wireless router that has gained popularity among tech enthusiasts and gamers for its impressive performance and wide range of features. Designed to cater to the demands of modern households with multiple devices, the R8000 stands out with its powerful hardware and innovative technologies.

At the heart of the R8000 is a tri-band architecture, which includes one 2.4GHz band and two 5GHz bands. This setup allows for more efficient distribution of bandwidth across devices, reducing congestion and ensuring smoother streaming, gaming, and browsing experiences. With a maximum data throughput of up to 3.2 Gbps, the R8000 is particularly well-suited for high-bandwidth activities, making it an excellent choice for households with multiple users.

One of the standout features of the R8000 is its six external antennas, which are strategically positioned to provide wide-ranging coverage throughout the home. This helps eliminate dead zones and ensures consistent connectivity even in larger spaces. The router also supports Beamforming technology, which focuses the Wi-Fi signal directly to connected devices rather than broadcasting it in all directions. This enhances the overall signal strength and reception quality, providing faster speeds and more reliable connections.

The NETGEAR R8000 incorporates Dynamic QoS (Quality of Service) technology, allowing users to prioritize bandwidth for specific applications or devices, such as streaming services, online gaming, or video conferencing. This ensures that critical applications receive the necessary resources for optimal performance even during times of heavy network traffic.

Security is also a priority with the R8000, featuring advanced security protocols including WPA2, along with NETGEAR Armor, which offers real-time malware protection and alerts for connected devices. Additionally, the router is equipped with a built-in VPN support, providing users with a secure and private browsing experience.

Installation and management of the NETGEAR R8000 are simplified through the NETGEAR Nighthawk app, which allows users to configure settings, manage Wi-Fi access, and monitor network activity from their smartphones. With its robust performance, extensive features, and secure connectivity options, the NETGEAR R8000 remains a top choice for anyone seeking a reliable and high-performing router.
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