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Unpack
Your
Router
Your
package
contains
the
router,
the
power
adapter,
and
an
Ethernet
cable.
Figure
1.
Package
contents
Extend
the
Antennas
Position
the
antennas
for
the
best
WiFi
performance.
To
extend
the
antennas:
Position
all
of
the
antennas
vertically
as
shown.
User
Manual
10
Hardware
Setup
Nighthawk
X6S
AC3600
Tri-Band
WiFi
Router
Model
R7960P
9
11
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
9
Unpack Your Router
10
Extend the Antennas
10
Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel
11
Rear Panel
12
Router Label
13
Position the Router
13
Cable Your Router
15
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
16
Connect to the Network
17
Wired Connection
17
Wifi Connection
17
Wifi Connection Using WPS
17
Types of Logins
18
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
18
Automatic Internet Setup
18
Log in to the Router
20
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
20
Change the Language
21
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
22
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
23
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
23
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
23
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
25
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
26
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
27
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
27
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
28
Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection
30
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
30
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
33
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
35
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
36
Manage the MTU Size
38
MTU Concepts
38
Change the MTU Size
40
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
41
Enable Circle with Disney
42
Enable Circle with Disney on Your Router
43
Enable Circle with Disney Using the Circle App
44
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
44
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
45
Block Services from the Internet
47
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
48
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
48
Manage Network Access Control Lists
49
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
50
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
51
Chapter 5 Optimize Performance
53
Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
54
Enable Dynamic Qos
54
Enable or Disable the Automatic Qos Database Update
55
Manually Update the Dynamic Qos Database
55
Participate in Dynamic Qos Analytics
56
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
57
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
58
Chapter 6 Manage Network Settings
60
View or Change WAN Settings
61
Set up a Default DMZ Server
62
Change the Router's Device Name
63
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
63
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
65
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
66
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
67
Reserve an IP Address
67
Edit a Reserved IP Address
68
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
68
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
69
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
70
Change the Wifi Mbps Settings
71
Change the Transmission Power Control
73
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
74
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
75
Control the Wifi Radios
77
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
78
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
78
Set up a Wifi Schedule
79
Specify WPS Settings
79
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
80
Set up the Router in Bridge Mode
82
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
83
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
83
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
84
Custom Static Routes
86
Set up a Static Route
87
Edit a Static Route
88
Delete a Static Route
89
Ethernet Port Aggregation
89
Set up Ethernet Port Aggregation
89
View or Change the Router Ethernet Port Aggregation Mode.91
91
Set up WAN Aggregation to Get Multi-Gig Internet
92
Chapter 7 Manage Your Router
93
Update the Router Firmware
94
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
94
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
95
Change the Admin Password
96
Enable Admin Password Recovery
96
Recover the Admin Password
97
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
98
Display Internet Port Statistics
99
Check the Internet Connection Status
100
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
101
View Devices Currently on the Network
102
Monitor Internet Traffic
102
Manage the Router Configuration File
104
Back up Settings
104
Erase the Settings
104
Restore Configuration Settings
105
Remote Access
106
Set up Remote Management
106
Use Remote Access
107
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App
107
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
108
Set Your Time Zone
108
Change the NTP Server
109
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
110
Use the Reset Button
110
Erase the Settings
110
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
112
USB Device Requirements
113
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
113
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
114
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
114
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
115
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
116
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
116
View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device
117
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
118
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
119
Manage the Readydlna Media Server
121
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
121
Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
123
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
124
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
124
Your Personal FTP Server
125
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
125
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
126
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
126
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
127
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
129
Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud
129
Create a Readycloud Account
129
Register Your Router with Readycloud
130
Chapter 10 Share a USB Printer
132
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
133
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
133
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
133
Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center
134
Chapter 11 Use VPN to Access Your Network
136
Set up a VPN Connection
137
Specify VPN Service in the Router
137
Install Openvpn Software
138
Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows Computer
138
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
141
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
142
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
142
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer
143
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media
145
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
145
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
146
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
146
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
147
Chapter 12 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
149
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
150
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
150
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
151
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
152
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
153
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
153
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
154
Port Triggering
154
Add a Port Triggering Service
155
Enable Port Triggering
156
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Port
156
Triggering
156
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting
158
Quick Tips
159
Sequence to Restart Your Network
159
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
159
Wifi Settings
159
Network Settings
159
Troubleshoot with the Leds
160
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
160
Power LED Is off or Blinking
160
Leds Never Turn off
160
Internet or Ethernet Port Leds Are off
161
Wifi LED Is off
161
You Cannot Log in to the Router
161
You Cannot Access the Internet
162
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
163
Changes Are Not Saved
164
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
164
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
165
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
165
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Brand
NETGEAR
Model
R7960P
Category
Network Router
Language
English
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