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August 2013
Nighthawk
AC1900 Smart WiFi Router
Model R7000 Installation Guide
Package Contents
The box contains the following items.
Nighthawk AC 1900 Smart WiFi Router
Antennas (3)
In some regions, a resource CD is included in the package.
Installation Video
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http://www.netgear.com/R7000_QR_IG_EN
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Ethernet cable
Power adapter
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Page 1: Package Contents
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks The box contains the following items. and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 2: Attach The Antennas
Position the antennas for the best You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR 5. Connect a computer. WiFi performance. telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Share a USB Drive on the Network ......12 NETGEAR genie App ........13 ReadySHARE Vault Backup App . -
Page 4: Install Your Router
Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the router. b. Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts. c. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. NETGEAR recommends that the center antenna be vertical and that you aim the others outward at 45 degree angles, as shown. -
Page 5: Connect Your Modem
Make sure that your modem is turned off and is cabled only to the wall jack for your Internet service. 3. Connect your modem. Router Modem a. Plug in, then turn on your modem. (Replace the batteries if you removed them previously.) b. -
Page 6: Connect A Computer
b. Wait for the Power LED on the front panel to light amber and turn white. If no LEDs are lit, press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router. 5. Connect a computer. You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi: •... -
Page 7: To Log In To Router
• If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. If you still do not see the genie screen, log in to the router so that genie can detect your Internet connection. -
Page 8: Wifi Network And Security
NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the router label if you forget them. NETGEAR genie lets you change these settings if you want. If you do so, write down the new WiFi settings and store them in a safe place. -
Page 9: Join The Wifi Network
Join the WiFi Network You can either use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its password. To join the network using WPS: Press the WPS button on the router. Within two minutes, on your computer or wireless device, press its WPS button or click its onscreen WPS button. -
Page 10: View Or Change The Router Settings
View or Change the Router Settings After you use genie to set up the router, you can log in to the router to view or change its settings. Log In to the Router To log in to the router: Connect a computer or wireless device to the router. - Page 11 Recover a Forgotten Admin Password The default password for the admin user name is password. If you changed the password and used the password recovery feature, you can retrieve this password. To retrieve a forgotten admin password: Launch a web browser. Type www.routerlogin.net in the address field of the browser.
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Page 12: Prioritize With Quality Of Service
Prioritize with Quality of Service You can use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign high priority to gaming and streaming video from the Internet. To set up QoS, log in to the router and enable Downstream QoS and Upstream QoS. •... - Page 13 Prioritize Internet Gaming To set up QoS to assign a high priority to Internet traffic from your gaming system, log in to the router and enable Upstream QoS. To enable upstream QoS: Click the ADVANCED tab. Select Setup > QoS Setup > Upstream QoS. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.
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Page 14: Share A Usb Drive On The Network
Share a USB Drive on the Network ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB drive connected to the router USB port. (If your USB drive has special drivers, it is not compatible.) USB 3.0 port To connect a USB drive: ... -
Page 15: Netgear Genie App
Open My Network Places and enter \\readyshare in the address bar. NETGEAR genie App The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and more: •... -
Page 16: Readyshare Vault Backup App
3.0 port on the front of the router. Install the genie app on each Windows computer. Download ReadySHARE Vault from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it on each Windows computer. Launch ReadySHARE Vault. Use the Dashboard or the Backup tab to set up and run your... -
Page 17: Share A Usb Printer
On each computer that will share the printer: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from www.netgear.com/readyshare. c. Select the language. If prompted, select the printer and click the Connect button for each computer. - Page 18 To set up your customized free URL: From the ADVANCED tab, select Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS, and select NETGEAR as the service provider. For more information about these and other features, see the user manual, available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com...
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