NETGEAR R8000 user manual Hardware Setup

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1. Hardware Setup

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The Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router with six high-performance antennas and three network bands—one 2.4 GHz band and two 5 GHz bands, delivers combined WiFi connection speeds of up to 3200 Mbps WiFi:

•600 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band 256 QAM (802.11n)

•1300 Mbps on 5 GHz band 1 (802.11ac)

•1300 Mbps on 5 GHz band 2 (802.11ac)

Nighthawk X6 is ideal for homes with increasing number of WiFi-connected devices and provides double the bandwidth of typical dual-band routers.

Nighthawk X6 also provides fast central storage, backup, and streaming to every device in your home with the USB 3.0 port (10 times faster than USB 2.0). Sharing content across your network is easy, whether you’re accessing stored photos and music to printing wirelessly. Stream your stored media files anywhere on the network to DLNA screens. Share your music with AirPlay-compatible devices from a USB hard drive connected to the router. Use the free NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault app to back up your Windows computers to a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk X6.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Unpack Your Router

•Extend the Antennas

•Top View

•Rear Panel

•Position Your Router

•Cable Your Router

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.

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Contents Nighthawk AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router Compliance SupportTrademarks Contents Optimize Performance Use the Router as a Media Server Use VPN to Access Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup  To extend the antennas Unpack Your RouterExtend the Antennas Top View Router has status LEDs and buttons on the topRear Panel Router rear panel To turn the LEDs on or off Position Your RouterTurn 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 Select Advanced Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard  To specify the Internet connection settings Manually Set Up the Internet ConnectionSpecify an Internet Connection Without a Login 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 ConnectionsInternet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect Requirements for Entering IPv6 AddressesUse Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection 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 serverInternet Connection Type list, select PPPoE Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection 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 Select Parental Controls Set Up Parental Controls To set up Live Parental Controls Control Access to the Internet Click the Take me to the status screen button Allow or Block Access to Your Network To set up access control List displays  To manage devices that are allowed or blocked Manage Network Access Control ListsSelect Advanced Security Access Control Select Advanced Security Block Sites Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites To block Internet sites  To delete keywords from the list Block Services from the InternetDelete Keywords from the List to Be Blocked  To block services Select Advanced Security Block ServicesSchedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services  To schedule blocking To specify a trusted computer Avoid Blocking on a Trusted ComputerSelect Advanced Security Schedule Select Advanced Security E-mail Set Up Security Event Email Notifications To set up email notifications 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 networkSmart Connect Enable or Disable Smart Connect To enable or disable Smart Connect Beamforming  To disable implicit beamforming Implicit BeamformingRouter  To connect a USB device Access a USB Device on the NetworkUSB Device Requirements 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 foldersClick the Create Network Folder button Add a Network Folder on a USB Device To add a network folder 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  To access USB devices from a remote computer Access USB Devices Through the InternetSet Up FTP Access Through the Internet 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 ServerSelect Advanced USB Storage Media Server  To set up the router to work with TiVoPlay Media from a USB Device on TiVo  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 turn off automatic Netgear USB Control Center startup Change Netgear USB Control Center Settings To change the language Select Tools Configuration  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 reserve an IP address  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the routerReserve LAN IP Addresses  To edit a reserved address entry  To delete a reserved address entry To use the WPS Wizard Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi ConnectionsSpecify Basic WiFi Settings  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 settingsSelect Guest Network Set Up a Guest Network To set up a guest network Control the Wireless Radios Use the WiFi On/Off ButtonSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios To enable or disable the wireless radios Set Up a Wireless Schedule  To set up the wireless schedule To specify WPS Settings Specify WPS SettingsUse the Router as a Wireless Access Point  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 routerSelect Advanced Administration Set Password Change the admin Password To set the password for the user name admin 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 status To view and manage logs Select Advanced Administration LogsView and Manage Logs of Router Activity  To monitor Internet traffic Select Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic MeterMonitor 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 files To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at HomeSet Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 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 protocolsClick the Add Custom Service button Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service To add a custom service 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 RuleConnection Type, Starting Port, and Ending Port fields Add a Port Triggering Service To add a port triggering service 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 Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility  To ping the router from a Windows computer Test the LAN Path to Your RouterTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 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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