NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 R7500 Installation Manual page 2

You can use this diagram to connect your router or follow the detailed instructions in this booklet.
1. Attach the antennas.
To determine where to attach the
antennas, match the labels on the
antennas with the labels on the
router.
Attach the antennas on the threaded
antenna posts.
Position the antennas for the best
WiFi performance.
NETGEAR recommends that you
position all of the antennas vertically,
as shown.
2. Prepare your modem.
Unplug your modem's power. If it has a battery
backup, remove the battery.
3. Connect your modem.
Plug in your modem. Put the battery back
in. Then cable the modem to the yellow
Internet port on the router.
Internet
DSL or cable
Modem
Ethernet cable
Router
Ethernet cable
Power
adapter
4. Power on the router.
The Power LED lights amber and then
turns white when the router is ready.
5. Connect a computer.
You can use an Ethernet cable or connect
with WiFi.
To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network
name and password on the router label.
6. Log in to the router.
Launch a web browser.
NETGEAR genie displays.
If you do not see genie, enter
www.routerlogin.net in the address field
of the web browser. When prompted, enter
admin for the user name and password for
the password.
7. Get the genie app.
Download the free genie app from
www.NETGEAR.com/genie.
Easily share media, files, and printers on the
network from your smartphone, tablet, or
laptop.
8. Get the user manual.
You can get the user manual online at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or
through a link in the product's user interface.
Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your
product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com.
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone
support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the
NETGEAR website.
For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support
resources.
You can get the user manual online at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product's
user interface.