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Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router
Model R6700v3
May 2019
202-11830-02
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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  • Page 1 User Manual Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Model R6700v3 NETGEAR, Inc. May 2019 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-11830-02 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
  • Page 2 For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router................10 LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel..........10 Rear Panel....................12 Label.....................13 Position Your Router................13 Cable Your Router................15 Wall-Mount Your Router..............15 Chapter 2 Connect to the Router’s Network and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection Connect to the network..............18 Connect to the network using a wired connection....18 Find and connect to the WiFi network........18...
  • Page 4 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection........35 Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection........37 Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet connection......39 Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection........40 Change the MTU size.................42 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet..44 Use keywords to block Internet sites..........45 Block services from the Internet............47...
  • Page 5 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Edit a static route................78 Delete a static route...............79 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play..79 Chapter 6 Manage Your Network Update the router firmware...............83 Check for new firmware and update the router......83 Manually upload firmware to the router........84 Change the admin Password............85 Enable admin Password Recovery...........85 Recover the admin Password............86...
  • Page 6 Chapter 10 Share a USB Printer Install the printer driver and cable the printer......131 Download the ReadySHARE printer utility........131 Install the ReadySHARE printer utility..........131 Print using the NETGEAR USB Control Center......132 Chapter 11 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection...............135...
  • Page 7 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Specify VPN Service in the Router..........135 Install OpenVPN Software...............136 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer..136 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer....139 Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device......140 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device....140 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-Based Computer....141 Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media....142 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home......143...
  • Page 8 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility......162 Test the LAN path to your router..........162 Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device....................163 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings................166 Technical Specifications..............167...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

    • LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel • Rear Panel • Label • Position Your Router • Cable Your Router • Wall-Mount Your Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support.

  • Page 10: Unpack Your Router

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 1. Package contents LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs, WiFi On/Off button, and WPS button are located on the top panel of the router.
  • Page 11 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Figure 2. Router LEDs and buttons Table 1. LED descriptions Description Power • Solid white. The router is ready. • Blinking white. The router is not ready, the firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) Description Guest WiFi Guest WiFi network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your WiFi security key. You can add a guest network for 2.4 GHz WiFi band and 5 GHz WiFi band. •...

  • Page 13: Label

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following components: • Reset button. Press the Reset button for at least seven seconds to reset the router. The Power LED blinks white and the router returns to its factory settings. •...
  • Page 14 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices.

  • Page 15: Cable Your Router

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Cable Your Router Power on your router and connect it to a modem. Figure 5. Cable your router To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service.
  • Page 16 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Figure 6. Bottom of the router Note: We recommend using pan head Phillips wood screws, 3.5 x 20 mm (diameter x length, European) or No. 6 type screw, 1 inch long (U.S.). To wall-mount your router: 1.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Connect To The Router's Network And Automatically Set

    Connect to the Router’s Network and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter explains the ways you can connect, how to access the router and log in, and how to automatically set up the Internet connection.

  • Page 18: Connect To The Network

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

  • Page 19: Types Of Logins

    WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. The free NETGEAR account that you need to register your router and manage your subscriptions. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you can create one.
  • Page 20 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. The router connects to the Internet. 5. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following: • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to the router.

  • Page 21: Log In To The Router

    Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. c. Read You cannot access the Internet on page 159. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free ReadySHARE Vault app.

  • Page 22: Install And Manage Your Router With The Nighthawk App

    With the Nighthawk app, you can easily install and manage your router. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR. The Nighthawk app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices.
  • Page 23 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 5. When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change. The page refreshes with the language that you selected. Connect to the Router’s Network User Manual and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection...

  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

    Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow your router to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. You can also customize and manually specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 25: Use The Internet Setup Wizard

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up.
  • Page 26 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 27: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login And Pppoe Service

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 159. Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPPoE...

  • Page 28: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login And Pptp Or L2Tp Service

    Your settings are saved. 16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 159. Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPTP...
  • Page 29 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from connecting to the Internet. To specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service for which you must log in: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 30: Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections

    14. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 15. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 159. Specify IPv6 Internet connections You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.

  • Page 31: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • If your Internet connection does not use PPPoe or DHCP, or is not fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 32: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface.
  • Page 33 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface.

  • Page 34: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The router does not process any IPv6 header packets.

  • Page 35: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. The page adjusts. 6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router WAN interface.
  • Page 36 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 37: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).
  • Page 38 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. In the Login field, enter the login information for the ISP connection. This is usually the name that you use in your email address.

  • Page 39: Use Auto Config For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autoconfiguration: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2.

  • Page 40: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Connection

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 8. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option.
  • Page 41 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.

  • Page 42: Change The Mtu Size

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the MTU size To change the MTU size: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Control Access To The Internet

    Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter includes the following sections: • Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet •...

  • Page 44: Enable Access Control To Allow Or Block Access To The Internet

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet You can use access control to block or allow access to the Internet through your router. To set up access control: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 45: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The list displays. 8. To allow the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device you’re currently using to continue to access the Internet, select the check box next to your computer or device, and click the Allow button. 9.
  • Page 46 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov. • Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access. 7. Click the Add Keyword button. The keyword is added to the keyword list.

  • Page 47: Block Services From The Internet

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Block services from the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule. To block services: 1.

  • Page 48: Delete Keywords From The Blocked List

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer. • IP Address Range. Block services for a range of computers with consecutive IP addresses on your network. • All lP Addresses. Block services for all computers on your network. 10.

  • Page 49: Manage Network Access Control Lists

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router To specify a trusted computer: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 50: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 5. Select the Turn on Access Control radio button. 6. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link. The list displays. 7. Select the check box for a device. 8.

  • Page 51: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 7. If you live in a region that observes daylight saving time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set up security event email notifications The router can email you its logs of router activity.
  • Page 52 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 10. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box, and do the following: a. In the User Name field, type the user name for the outgoing email server. b.

  • Page 53: Chapter 5 Network Settings

    Network Settings The router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the router’s network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 54: View Or Change The Wan Settings

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router View or change the WAN settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port.

  • Page 55: Set Up A Default Dmz Server

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • Disable IGMP Proxying. IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, you can select this check box to disable it. 5.

  • Page 56: Change The Router's Device Name

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Type the IP address. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the Router’s Device Name The router’s default device name is based on its model number. This device name displays in the file manager when you browse your network.
  • Page 57 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, you can change these settings. You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network use, or if you use competing subnets with the same IP scheme.

  • Page 58: Specify The Ip Addresses That The Router Assigns

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • RIP-2. This format carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect.

  • Page 59: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Router

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. b.

  • Page 60: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that the computers can access the router.

  • Page 61: Edit A Reserved Ip Address

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 8. Click the Apply button. The reserved address is entered into the table. The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.

  • Page 62: Use The Wps Wizard For Wifi Connections

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays.

  • Page 63: Specify Basic Wifi Settings

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The WPS process automatically sets up yourr WPS-enabled device with the network password when it connects. The router WPS page displays a confirmation message. Specify Basic WiFi Settings The router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory.

  • Page 64: Change The Wifi Mbps Settings

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 7. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field. The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated and is on the router label. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.

  • Page 65: Change The Wifi Password Or The Wifi Security

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays. 5.

  • Page 66: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router You must enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. The Password (Network Key) field displays if the WPA2-PSK [AES] or WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security radio button is selected. 6. To change the WiFi security for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network, select a Security Options radio button.
  • Page 67 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • 5 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR-5G_Guest By default, these networks are configured as open networks without security but are disabled. You can enable one or both networks. You can also change the SSIDs for these networks.

  • Page 68: Control The Wifi Radios

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 6. Select a WiFi security option for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network: • None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network. This is the default setting for the guest WiFi network.

  • Page 69: Use The Wifi On/Off Button

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router You can turn the WiFi 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 WiFi radios. If you are close to the router, it might be easier to press its WiFi On/Off button.

  • Page 70: Set Up A Wifi Schedule

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Set up a WiFi schedule You can turn off the WiFi signal from your router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town. To set up the WiFi schedule: 1.

  • Page 71: Set Up The Router As A Wifi Access Point

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router To specify WPS settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 72 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router To set up the router as an AP: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to an Ethernet port on the other router. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 73: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group Or Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group Some devices, such as an IPTV, cannot function behind the router’s Network Address Translation (NAT) service or firewall. Based on what your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for the device to connect to the ISP’s network directly, you can enable the bridge between the device and the router’s Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge.

  • Page 74: Set Up A Bridge For A Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Wired Devices check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected. • If your device is connected to your router’s WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that corresponds to the router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected.

  • Page 75: Set Up An Iptv Port To Lease An Intranet Port

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 7. Click the Add button. 8. Specify the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Name Enter a name for the VLAN tag group. The name can be up to 10 characters. VLAN ID Enter a value from 1 to 4094.

  • Page 76: Manage Custom Static Routes

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router To configure an IPTV port: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 77: Set Up A Static Route

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • Your home network includes an ISDN router for connecting to the company where you are employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100. • Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0. When you set up your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.1.x addresses.

  • Page 78: Edit A Static Route

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 6. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only). 7. To limit access to the LAN only, select the Private check box. If the Private check box is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP. 8.

  • Page 79: Delete A Static Route

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The Static Routes page displays. 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Edit button. The Static Routes page adjusts. 7. Edit the route information. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
  • Page 80 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance, enable UPnP. To enable Universal Plug and Play: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
  • Page 81 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. Network Settings User Manual...

  • Page 82: Chapter 6 Manage Your Network

    Manage Your Network This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the router firmware • Change the admin Password • Enable admin Password Recovery • Recover the admin Password •...

  • Page 83: Update The Router Firmware

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Update the router firmware You can log in to the router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually load a specific firmware version to your router. Check for new firmware and update the router The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory.

  • Page 84: Manually Upload Firmware To The Router

    To manually upload a firmware file to your router: 1. Download the firmware for your router from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to your desktop, and unzip the file if needed. Note: The correct firmware file uses an .img or .chk extension.

  • Page 85: Change The Admin Password

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Change the admin Password You can change the default password that is used to log in to the router with the user name admin. This password is not the one that you use for WiFi access. Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password.

  • Page 86: Recover The Admin Password

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 87: View Devices Currently On The Network

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router A login window opens. 9. With your recovered password, log in to the router. View Devices Currently on the Network You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network. To view devices on the network: 1.
  • Page 88 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 89: Manage The Router Configuration File

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 12. To display more information about the data traffic on your router and to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. Manage the Router Configuration File The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file.

  • Page 90: Restore Configuration Settings

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 91: Return The Router To Its Factory Default Settings

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Return the router to its factory default settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made to the router settings or you move the router to a different network), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the router to factory default settings.

  • Page 92: View The Status And Statistics Of The Router

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router To erase the settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 93: Display The Statistics Of The Internet Port

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 94: Check The Internet Connection Status

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router • Port. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) port, LAN (Ethernet) ports, and WLANs. For each port, the window displays the following information: Status. The link status of the port. TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on this port since the router was last started.

  • Page 95: Manage The Activity Log

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The Connection Status window opens. The information that displays depends on the type of Internet connection. For example, if your Internet connection does not require a login and the router receives an IP address automatically, the window displays the following information: •...

  • Page 96: Specify Which Activities Are Logged

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs page displays the following information: •...

  • Page 97: Monitor And Meter Internet Traffic

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 5. Select the check boxes that correspond to the activities that you want to be logged. By default, all check boxes are selected. 6. Clear the check boxes that correspond to the activities that you do not want to be logged.

  • Page 98: View The Internet Traffic Volume And Statistics

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the router restarts. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, see View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics on page 98. View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics If you enabled the traffic meter, you can view the Internet traffic volume and statistics.

  • Page 99: Set Up Remote Management

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. See Change the admin Password on page 85.

  • Page 100: Use Remote Access

    For more information about how to update your router’s firmware, see Check for new firmware and update the router on page 83. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs Log in to the router to disable or enable LED blinking.
  • Page 101 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. The LED Control Settings page displays.
  • Page 102 • Add a network folder on a USB storage device on page 113 • Edit a network folder on a USB storage device on page 114 • Safely remove a USB storage device on page 115 For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 103: Usb Device Requirements

    The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB storage device.

  • Page 104: Access A Storage Device Connected To The Router

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Access a storage device connected to the router From a computer or device on the network, you can access a storage device that is connected to the router. Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer To access the USB storage device from a Windows-based computer: 1.

  • Page 105: Map A Usb Device To A Windows Network Drive

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). 3.

  • Page 106: Back Up Windows-Based Computers With Readyshare Vault

    By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). 3. Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows-based computer. 4. Launch ReadySHARE Vault.

  • Page 107: Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Back up Mac computers with Time Machine You can use Time Machine to back up your Mac computers onto a USB hard drive that is connected to one of the router’s USB ports. You can access the connected storage device from your Mac with a wired or WiFi connection to your router.

  • Page 108: Prepare To Back Up A Large Amount Of Data

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Prepare to back up a large amount of data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, we recommend that you follow this procedure. To prepare to back up a large amount of data: 1.
  • Page 109 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 3. If your USB HDD uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB HDD to the router. When you connect the USB HDD to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing.

  • Page 110: Manage Access To A Storage Device

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Manage Access to a Storage Device You can specify the device name, workgroups, and network folders for a storage device connected to the USB port on the router. To specify the storage device access settings: 1.
  • Page 111 If you set up Dynamic DNS, you can also type a URL domain name. For example, if your domain name is MyName and you use the NETGEAR DDNS server, you can type ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com to access the USB device over the Internet and download or upload files.

  • Page 112: Enable Ftp Access Within Your Network

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Enable FTP access within your network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) large files faster. To enable FTP access within your network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 113: Add A Network Folder On A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section to view the following settings: • Share Name. If only one USB device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage.

  • Page 114: Edit A Network Folder On A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 6. Click the Create Network Folder button. The Add Folder window opens. If this window does not open, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. 7.

  • Page 115: Safely Remove A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. In the Available Network Folders section, select the USB storage device. 6. Click the Edit button. The Edit Network Folder window opens.
  • Page 116 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access USB devices attached to the router’s USB ports when you’re not home. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set up and manage Dynamic DNS •...

  • Page 117: Set Up And Manage Dynamic Dns

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Set up and manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses. This means that the IP address can change at any time. You can use the IP address to access your network remotely, but most people don’t know what their IP addresses are or when this number changes.

  • Page 118: Your Personal Ftp Server

    With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you aren’t home through Dynamic DNS. To set up your FTP server, you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 119.

  • Page 119: Set Up A New Dynamic Dns Account

    12. Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Specify a DNS account that you already created If you already created a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR, No-IP, or DynDNS, you can set up the router to use your account.

  • Page 120: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings

    • No-IP account or DynDNS account. In the User Name field, type the user name for your account. • NETGEAR account. In the Email field, type the email address for your account. 10. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your DDNS account.

  • Page 121: Access Usb Storage Devices Through The Internet

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router To change your settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 122: Remotely Access A Usb Device Using Readycloud

    Remotely access a USB device using ReadyCLOUD NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD for routers lets you remotely access files stored on a USB storage device that is connected to the router. Before you can use ReadyCLOUD, you must create a ReadyCLOUD account and register your router.
  • Page 123 Always On. This change is required for ReadyCLOUD to remotely access the USB storage device. 8. After registration, visit readycloud.netgear.com. 9. Click the Sign In link, enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password, and click the Sign In button.

  • Page 124: Chapter 9 Use The Router As A Media Server

    Use the Router as a Media Server This chapter contains the following sections: • Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings on page 125 • Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server on page 126 • Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo on page 128...

  • Page 125: Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings

    By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 126: Play Music From A Storage Device With Itunes Server

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router All – no password in Read Access can be scanned for media files. To scan for new media files immediately, click the Rescan media files button. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server iTunes server lets you play music from a USB device that is connected to a USB port on...

  • Page 127: Set Up The Router's Itunes Server With The Remote App

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 6. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage > Media Server. The Media Server (Settings) page displays.

  • Page 128: Set Up The Router To Work With Tivo

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The passcode displays in the Remote app. 7. Specify the passcode in the router to set up your iTunes server. a. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your router's network.
  • Page 129 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router You can use the TiVo (Series 2 and later) Home Media Option to play photos and music on your Windows or Mac computer in your TiVo user interface. To set up the router to work with TiVo: 1.

  • Page 130: Chapter 10 Share A Usb Printer

    You can share this USB printer among the Windows-based and Mac computers on your network. For more information about the features available in the NETGEAR USB Control Center, see the ReadySHARE Printer User Manual, which is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com.

  • Page 131: Install The Printer Driver And Cable The Printer

    You must install the ReadySHARE Printer utility on each computer that will share the printer. After you install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on your computer. For more information about how to use the NETGEAR USB Control Center, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadySHARE_USB_Printer.aspx.

  • Page 132: Print Using The Netgear Usb Control Center

    USB printer and prints the document. If another computer is already connected to the printer, your print job goes into a queue to wait to be printed. 4. If your document does not print, use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to check the printer status.
  • Page 133 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router The status changes to Available. Now any computers on the network can use the printer. 6. To exit the utility, select System > Exit. Share a USB Printer User Manual...

  • Page 134: Chapter 11 Use Vpn To Access Your Network

    Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access. The chapter includes the following sections: • Set Up a VPN Connection •...

  • Page 135: Set Up A Vpn Connection

    To use a DDNS service, register for an account with a host name (sometimes called a domain name). You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your Internet account, the VPN can use that IP address...

  • Page 136: Install Openvpn Software

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 6. To change the service type, scroll down and select the TCP radio button. 7. To change the port, scroll down to the Service Port field, and type the port number that you want to use. 8.
  • Page 137 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 9. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 10. Download and install the Open VPN software on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. 11. Click the Next button. 12. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. 13.
  • Page 138 For a client device with Windows 64-bit system, the VPN client is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. 18. For a client device with Windows, modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN: a. On your computer, go to the Networks page. If you are using Windows 10, select Control Panel >...

  • Page 139: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router c. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail. For more information about using OpenVPN on your Windows computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick.

  • Page 140: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device You must install this software on each iOS device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router. To install VPN client software on an iOS device: 1.

  • Page 141: Use A Vpn Tunnel On Your Windows-Based Computer

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router To install VPN client software on an Android device: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 142: Use Vpn To Access The Router's Usb Device And Media

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router established, you cannot access your home router or your home network with the OpenVPN software. The default LAN IP address scheme for the router is 192.x.x.x. The most common IP schemes are 192.x.x.x, 172.x.x.x, and 10.x.x.x. If you experience a conflict, change the IP scheme either for your home network or for the network with the client VPN computer.

  • Page 143: Use Vpn To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 4. To access media on the router’s network, click the remote router icon. Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home When you’re away from home and you access the Internet, you usually use a local Internet service provider.

  • Page 144: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Your settings are saved. 8. Click the For Windows or For Non Windows button and download the configuration files for your VPN clients. 9. Unzip the configuration files and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your device.

  • Page 145: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 9. Unzip the configuration files and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your device. For a client device with Windows 64-bit system, the VPN client is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home To access your Internet service: 1.

  • Page 146: Chapter 12 Manage Port Forwarding And Port Triggering

    Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server •...

  • Page 147: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server If your home network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 148: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 11. Click the Add button. The service displays in the menu. Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service The router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules. If the service or application is not predefined, you can add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application.

  • Page 149: Edit A Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router You can enter a port range and fixed ports in one rule, for example, external (30–50, 78, 100–102), internal (40–60, 99, 200–202). With this rule, external ports 30–50 are forwarded to internal ports 40–60. 12. In the Internal IP address field, type the IP address or select the radio button for an attached device listed in the table.

  • Page 150: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To delete a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.

  • Page 151: How The Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: 1. When you type the URL www.example.com in your browser, the browser sends a web page request message with the following destination information: •...

  • Page 152: Add A Port Triggering Service

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Add a Port Triggering Service To add a port triggering service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.

  • Page 153: Enable Port Triggering

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 154 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” The following sequence shows the effects of this port triggering rule: 1. You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer. 2.

  • Page 155: Chapter 13 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information. The chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 156: Quick Tips

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network If you must restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3.

  • Page 157: Troubleshoot With The Leds

    • Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your router and securely connected to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted.

  • Page 158: Internet Or Ethernet Lan Port Leds Are Off

    • Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off If the Internet LED or Ethernet LAN port LEDs do not light when an Ethernet connection is made, check the following: •...

  • Page 159: You Cannot Access The Internet

    IP address, you don’t need to reset the router to factory default settings. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information.
  • Page 160 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 4. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 161: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router If your computer obtains its information from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address. • You might be running login software that is no longer needed. If your ISP provided a program to log you in to the Internet, you no longer need to run that software after installing your router.

  • Page 162: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the router, try to isolate the problem: • Does the WiFi device or computer that you are using find your WiFi network? If not, check the WiFi LED on the router. If it is off, you can press the WiFi On/Off button on the router to turn the router WiFi radios back on.

  • Page 163: Test The Path From A Windows-Based Computer To A Remote Device

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router To ping the router from a Windows-based computer: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3.
  • Page 164 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router 3. If you do not receive replies, check the following: • Check to see that IP address of your router is listed as the default gateway for your computer. If DHCP assigns the IP configuration of your computers, this information is not visible in your computer Network Control Panel.

  • Page 165: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This chapter includes technical information about your router. The chapter covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications...

  • Page 166: Factory Settings

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least seven seconds.

  • Page 167: Technical Specifications

    Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Table 2. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default setting Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto Country/region United States in the US; otherwise, varies by region RF channel 6 until region selected Operating mode...
  • Page 168 Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router Table 3. Router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B EN 55022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, or RJ-45 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, or RJ-45 Wireless Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard.

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