NETGEAR R8000, Manual

Page 1: ...Do More Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri Band WiFi Router Model R8000...

Page 2: ...that you use the preassigned WiFi settings because you can check the label if you forget them You can also log in to the router to change these settings If you do so write down the new WiFi settings a...

Page 3: ...with that computer or device Some older equipment cannot use WPS To join the network using WPS 1 Press the WPS button on the router for three to five seconds The WPS LED on the router blinks 2 Within...

Page 4: ...e router To select your network and enter its password 1 On your computer or other WiFi device open the WiFi connection manager that manages your WiFi connections The WiFi connection manager scans for...

Page 5: ...nection use an Ethernet cable not included to connect an Ethernet port on your computer to an Ethernet port on the router To connect using a WiFi connection find the router s preassigned WiFi network...

Page 6: ...t is connected to the network and visit www routerlogin net A login window opens 2 Enter the router user name and password The user name is admin and the default password is password Use the default c...

Page 7: ...d password for the password The BASIC Home page displays 3 Select ADVANCED Administration Set Password The Set Password page displays 4 Type your old password and type the new password twice 5 To be a...

Page 8: ...net A login window opens 2 Click the Cancel button If password recovery is enabled you are prompted to enter the serial number of the router The serial number is on the label on the router 3 Enter the...

Page 9: ...a Windows computer 1 Connect your USB storage device to a USB port on the router To get the best USB device access speed use the blue USB 3 0 port on the router It might take up to two minutes before...

Page 10: ...window opens 3 Enter the smb readyshare in the Server Address field and click the Connect button 4 When prompted select the Guest radio button 5 If you set up access control on the router and you all...

Page 11: ...e If you use a gigabit Internet connection or your Internet download and upload speed is 300 Mbps or faster then you don t need to use Dynamic QoS To enable Dynamic QoS 1 Launch a web browser from a c...

Page 12: ...peedtest results make sure that no other devices are accessing the Internet b Click the Speedtest button Speedtest determines your Internet bandwidth 6 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 7...

Page 13: ...p user manual which is available online at downloadcenter netgear com To set up remote access using the genie app for Windows computers 1 Visit www NETGEAR com genie and download the latest version of...

Page 14: ...puter Remotely Access Your Router With ReadyCLOUD ReadyCLOUD allows you to remotely access files on a USB storage device connected to the router For more information about using ReadyCLOUD see the Rea...

Page 15: ...Settings page displays d Select the ReadyCLOUD radio button The ReadyCLOUD page displays e Enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password and click the Register button The router is now registered with...

Page 16: ...e The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault Windows XP SP3 Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 and Windows 10 To back up your Windows computer 1 Connect a USB HDD to a USB port on the route...

Page 17: ...are the printer do the following a Install the current USB printer driver software available from the printer manufacturer b Download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from netgear com readyshare...

Page 18: ...ice that is connected to a USB port on your router You can also use the Apple Remote app from an iPhone or iPad to play music on any AirPlay devices such as Apple TV or AirPlay supported receivers To...

Page 19: ...o set up VPN service see the user manual which is available online at downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the router s user interface Personal FTP Server With your customized free URL you...

Page 20: ...end that you use only official NETGEAR support resources Trademarks NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Any non NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes on...