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Nighthawk
X6 AC3200
Tri-Band
WiFi
Router
Label
The label on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key
(password), MAC address, and serial number.
Figure 5. Router label
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the
difference so that you know which login to use when.
Types of logins:
•
ISP login
. The login that your ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service. Your
service provider gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you
cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.
•
WiFi network key or password
. Your router is preset with a unique wireless network
name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the router label.
•
Router login
.This logs you in to the router interface from an Internet browser as admin.
Use an Internet Browser to Access the Router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use an
Internet browser to access the router to view or change its settings. The first time you access
the router, NETGEAR genie automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your
Internet service.
NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup
You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie
menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get
your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network have the
settings described here.
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X6 AC3200
Tri-Band
WiFi
Router
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all
the information needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the
following information to set up your router:
•
The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
•
ISP login name and password
•
Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet
connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer
to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs
you in.
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes
about 15
minutes to complete.
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router:
1.
Turn the router on by pressing the
On/Off
button.
2.
Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the router with an Ethernet
cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on the label.
Note:
If you want to change the router’s WiFi setting, use a wired connection
to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
3.
Launch an Internet browser.
The screen that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before:
•
The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to
http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR genie screen displays.
•
If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type
in the
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen.
4.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the router to the Internet.
5.
If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following:
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X6 AC3200
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WiFi
Router
•
Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or
wirelessly to the router.
•
Make sure that the router has full power and that its Power LED is lit white.
•
Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
•
Browse to
.
•
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),
change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
6.
If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
a.
Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
b.
Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
c.
Read
Chapter 15, Troubleshooting
. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR
product and contact NETGEAR technical support.
Log In to the Router
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an
Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. If you want to view or change
settings for the router, you can use genie again.
To log in to the router:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
Change the Language
By default, the language is set to
Auto
.
To change the language:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type
or
.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
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Tri-Band
WiFi
Router
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.
In the upper right corner, select a language from the list.
5.
When prompted, click the
OK
button to confirm this change.
The screen refreshes with the language that you selected.
Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps
The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home
network. The genie app can help you with the following:
•
Automatically repair common wireless network problems.
•
Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic
meter, speed test, and more.
To use the genie app to access the router:
1.
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at
www.NETGEAR.com/genie
.
2.
Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
3.
Launch the genie app.
The genie app dashboard screen displays.
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3.
Specify Your Internet Settings
Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the genie
to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with an Internet browser. You
can also customize or specify your Internet settings.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
•
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
•
Specify IPv6 Internet Connections
•
Change the MTU Size

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