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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 SmartWiFi RouterUser ManualModel R7800February 2017202-11596-06350 E. Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134USA

Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi RouterSupportThank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.You can visit http://support.netgear.com to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and usermanuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources.ConformityFor regulatory compliance information, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a id/11621.ComplianceFor regulatory compliance information, visit http://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 NETGEARtrademarks are used for reference purposes only.2

ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router.9Top View.9Rear Panel.11Turn the LEDs On or Off.11Attach the Antennas.12USB Ports on the Left Panel.12eSATA Port on the Right Panel.13Connect an eSATA Device.13Position Your Router.13Cable Your Router.14Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the RouterConnect to the Network.17Wired Connection.17WiFi Connection Using WPS.17WiFi Connection.17Label.18Types of Logins.18Use a Web Browser to Access the Router.18Log In to the Router.18Automatic Internet Setup.19Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers.20Access the Router With NETGEAR genie Apps.22Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet SettingsUse the Internet Setup Wizard.24Manually Set Up the Internet Connection.24Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.24Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login.26Specify IPv6 Internet Connections.27Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses.28Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection.29Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection.30Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection.31Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection.33Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection.34Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection.35Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection.36Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection.38Change the MTU Size.39Enable British Telcom IGMP Proxy Support.413

Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi RouterChapter 4 Control Access to the InternetSet Up Parental Controls.43Allow or Block Access to Your Network.44Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites.45Block Services From the Internet.46Delete Keywords From the Blocked List.48Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer.48Manage Network Access Control Lists.49Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services.50Set Up Security Event Email Notifications.51Set Up IP-MAC Binding.53Chapter 5 Network SettingsView or Change WAN Settings.55Set Up a Default DMZ Server.56Change the Router’s Device Name.57Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings.57Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns.59Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router.61Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses.61Reserve an IP Address.61Edit a Reserved IP Address.62Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry.63Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections.63Specify Basic WiFi Settings.64Change the WiFi Mbps Settings.66Change the WiFi Password or Security Level.67Enable or Disable WiFi 160 MHz.67Set Up a Guest WiFi Network.68Control the WiFi Radios.69Use the WiFi On/Off Button.70Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios.70Set Up a WiFi Schedule.71Specify WPS Settings.72Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point.73Use the Router in Bridge Mode.74Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group.76Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group.77Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group.78Set Up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port.79Chapter 6 Optimize PerformanceUse Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management.82Enable Dynamic QoS.82Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update.83Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database.83Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics.844

Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi RouterImprove Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play.85Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service.86Chapter 7 Manage Your NetworkUpdate the Router Firmware.88Change the admin Password.88Set Up Password Recovery.89Recover the admin Password.90View Router Status.90Display Internet Port Statistics.92Check the Internet Connection Status.93View and Manage Logs of Router Activity.94View Devices Currently on the Network.95Monitor Internet Traffictraffic metering.95Manage the Router Configuration File.97Back Up Settings.97Erase the Current Configuration Settings.97Restore Configuration Settings.98Remote Access.99Set Up Remote Management.99Use Remote Access.100Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App.100Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the RouterUSB Device Requirements.102Connect a Storage Device to the Router.102Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows Computer.103Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive.103Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac.104Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault.104Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine.105Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac.105Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data.105Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a USB Hard Disk.106Use FTP Within the Network.107View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device.108Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device.110Edit a Network Folder on a Storage Device.111Safely Remove a USB Device.111Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the InternetSet Up and Manage Dynamic DNS.114Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet.114Your Personal FTP Server.115Set Up Your Personal FTP Server.115Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account.116Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created.117Change the Dynamic DNS Settings.1185

Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi RouterAccess USB Storage Devices Through the Internet.119Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD.119Create a ReadyCLOUD Account.119Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD.120Download Files Onto a USB Storage Device.121Download Files.122Change the Download Settings.123Send Downloader Email Notifications.123Manage Downloader Tasks.124View Photos on Your USB Device With Kwilt.125Chapter 10 Use the Router as a Media ServerSpecify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings.128Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server.128Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With iTunes.129Set Up the Router’s iTunes Server With the Remote App.130Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo.132Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo.132Play Videos on TiVo.133Play Music or View Photos on TiVo.133Chapter 11 Share a USB PrinterInstall the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer.135Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility.135Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility.135Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center.137View or Change the Status of a Printer.137Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer.138Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings.138Turn Off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center.138Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center.139Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out.139Chapter 12 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for PortsPort Forwarding to a Local Server.141Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server.141Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service.142Edit a Port Forwarding Service.143Delete a Port Forwarding Entry.143Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public.144How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule.144Port Triggering.145Add a Port Triggering Service.145Enable Port Triggering.147Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering.147Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your NetworkSet Up a VPN Connection.1506

Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi RouterSpecify VPN Service in the Router.150Install OpenVPN Software.151Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer.151Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer.154Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device.154Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device.155Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer.156Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media.158Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home.158Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.158Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.159Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home.160Change VPN Pass-Through Settings.160Chapter 14 TroubleshootingQuick Tips.163Sequence to Restart Your Network.163Check Ethernet Cable Connections.163WiFi Settings.163Network Settings.163Troubleshoot With the LEDs.163Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On.163Power LED Is Off or Blinking.164Power LED Stays Amber.164LEDs Never Turn Off.164Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off.165WiFi LED Is Off.165You Cannot Log In to the Router.165You Cannot Access the Internet.166Troubleshoot Internet Browsing.167Changes Are Not Saved.167Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity.168Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility.168Test the LAN Path to Your Router.168Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device.169Chapter 15 Supplemental InformationFactory Settings.171Technical Specifications.1727

Hardware Setup1The Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with four high-performance antennas and quad-stream X4Sarchitecture combines four WiFi streams to deliver WiFi connection speeds of up to 1.73 Gbps, and a combinedspeed of 2.53 Gbps, as follows: 800 Mbps WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz band 1.73 Gbps on the 5 GHz band Multiuser MIMO (MU-MIMO) for faster speeds with simultaneously streamed data for up to three devices 160 MHz bandwidth support for maximum performance for mobile devicesNighthawk X4S is ideal for homes with a high volume of network and Internet traffic from gaming and streaming.With Dynamic QoS, the router optimizes performance based on the application and the device, and automaticallyperforms cloud updates to optimize the most popular applications and services.Nighthawk X4S also provides fast central storage, backup, and streaming to every device in your home withtwo USB 3.0 ports (10 times faster than USB 2.0) and an eSATA port. Sharing content across your network iseasy, from accessing stored photos and music to printing wirelessly. Stream your stored media files on anydevice anywhere on the network. Share your music with AirPlay-compatible devices from a USB hard driveconnected to the router. Use the free NETGEAR ReadySHARE Vault app to back up your Windows computersto a USB hard drive connected to Nighthawk X4S.This chapter contains the following sections: Unpack Your Router on page 9 Top View on page 9 Rear Panel on page 11 Attach the Antennas on page 12 USB Ports on the Left Panel on page 12 eSATA Port on the Right Panel on page 13 Position Your Router on page 13 Cable Your Router on page 14For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.8

Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi RouterUnpack Your RouterYour package contains the router, four antennas, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.Figure 1. Package contentsTop ViewThe status LEDs and buttons are located on the top of the router.Figure 2. Router LEDs and buttonsHardware Setup9

Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi RouterTable 1. LED and button descriptionsLEDDescriptionPower Solid amber. The router is starting. Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. Solid white. The router is ready. Blinking white. The firmware is corrupted. Off. Power is not supplied to the router. Solid white. The Internet connection is ready. Solid amber. The router detected an Ethernet cable connection to the modem. Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem. Solid white. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. Blinking. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. Off. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off. Solid white. The 5 GHz WiFi radio is operating. Blinking. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traf

The Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart WiFi Router with four high-performance antennas and quad-stream X4S architecture combines f our WiFi streams to deliv er WiFi connection speeds of up to 1.73 Gbps , and a combined speed of 2.53 Gbps, as follows: 800 Mbps WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz band 1.73 Gbps on the 5 GHz band