NETGEAR R8000 user manual Beamforming

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Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

4.Select Wireless.

5.Select or clear the Smart Connect – One Wireless Network Name (SSID) for both 5 GHz radios check box.

Selecting this check box turns on Smart Connect and clearing this check box turns off Smart Connect.

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

Beamforming

Beamforming means that your router actively tracks clients and directs pinpoints Wifi to the client, rather than just blasting it out in all directions. This means better WiFi range and performance for your WiFi devices.

The router uses explicit and implicit beamforming to improve WiFi performance. Explicit beamforming requires the client to support beamforming typically 802.11ac clients support beamforming. Implicit beamforming means the router can support beamforming even with clients that do not support beamforming. This router supports implicit beamforming for both

2.4GHz and 5 GHz clients, which means that it will provide beamforming benefits of better range and performance for all WiFi devices even older 802.11a/b/g/n, not just the latest WiFi clients.

Tri-Band WiFi Connections

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Contents Nighthawk AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router Support TrademarksCompliance Contents Optimize Performance Use the Router as a Media Server Use VPN to Access Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router Extend the Antennas To extend the antennas Top View Router has status LEDs and buttons on the topRear Panel Router rear panelPosition Your Router Turn the LEDs On or Off 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 Use the Internet Setup Wizard  To use the Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Manually Set Up the Internet Connection Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 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 ConnectionsRequirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet ConnectionInternet 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 serverSet Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 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 Set Up Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental ControlsSelect Parental Controls Control Access to the Internet Allow or Block Access to Your Network  To set up access controlClick the Take me to the status screen button List displays Manage Network Access Control Lists Select Advanced Security Access Control To manage devices that are allowed or blocked Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites  To block Internet sitesSelect Advanced Security Block Sites Block Services from the Internet Delete Keywords from the List to Be Blocked To delete keywords from the list  To block services Select Advanced Security Block ServicesSchedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services  To schedule blockingAvoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer Select Advanced Security Schedule To specify a trusted computer Set Up Security Event Email Notifications  To set up 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 networkEnable or Disable Smart Connect  To enable or disable Smart ConnectSmart Connect Beamforming  To disable implicit beamforming Implicit BeamformingRouter Access a USB Device on the Network USB Device Requirements 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 foldersAdd a Network Folder on a USB Device  To add a network folderClick 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 Access USB Devices Through the Internet Set Up FTP Access 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 Server To set up the router to work with TiVo Play Media from a USB Device on 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 printerChange Netgear USB Control Center Settings  To change the language Select Tools Configuration 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  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router Reserve LAN IP Addresses To reserve an IP address  To edit a reserved address entry  To delete a reserved address entryUse the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections Specify Basic WiFi Settings 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 settingsSet Up a Guest Network  To set up a guest networkSelect Guest Network Control the Wireless Radios Use the WiFi On/Off ButtonEnable or Disable the Wireless Radios  To enable or disable the wireless radiosSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Set Up a Wireless Schedule  To set up the wireless scheduleSpecify WPS Settings Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point 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 routerChange the admin Password  To set the password for the user name adminSelect 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 statusSelect Advanced Administration Logs View and Manage Logs of Router Activity To view and manage logs Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter Monitor Internet Traffic 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 filesUse VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 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 protocolsAdd a Custom Port Forwarding Service  To add a custom 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 RuleAdd a Port Triggering Service  To 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 Wireless Connectivity Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityChanges Not Saved Test the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 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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