Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router User Manual Model D7800 September 2015 202-11572-01 350 E.
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router Unpack Your Modem Router................................................................................11 Attach the Antennas.............................................................................................11 Top Panel With LEDs...........................................................................................12 Back Panel With Ports, Buttons, Connectors, and Switch....................................
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection With a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service............................................................................................................77 Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection....................................................................80 IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..............................................80 Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Detect......................
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Chapter 6 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management.............................140 Enable Dynamic QoS....................................................................................140 Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update..............................141 Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database..............................................143 Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics..............
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Set Up the Modem Router to Work With TiVo...............................................180 Play Videos....................................................................................................181 Play Music or View Photos............................................................................181 Copy TiVo Files to a Computer......................................................................
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Modem Router.................218 Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router........................................219 Back Up the Settings.....................................................................................219 Restore the Settings......................................................................................220 Recover the admin Password...................................
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Chapter 15 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications........268 Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application.......................268 Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application..............269 Change a Port Forwarding Rule....................................................................271 Remove a Port Forwarding Rule...............
Hardware Overview of the Modem Router ® 1 ® The NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800, in this manual referred to 1 as the modem router, delivers combined WiFi connection speeds of up to approximately AC2600 WiFi (800 Mbps on 2 3 2.4 GHz 802.11n and 1733 Mbps on 5 GHz 802.11ac). Both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios can be active simultaneously. The Nighthawk X4S is ideal for homes with a high volume of network and Internet traffic from gaming and streaming.
• eSATA Port on the Right Panel on page 16 • Connect an eSATA Device on page 17 • Bottom Panel Product Label on page 17 Note For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. Note Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com.You can check for and download new firmware manually.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the following items. Figure 1. Package contents for the modem router Table 1. Legend 1. Modem router 2. Antennas (4) 3. Power supply (varies by region) 4. DSL microfilter (varies by region) 5. Ethernet cable 6. Phone cable Your package might contain more items. The filter or phone cable provided depends on the region. In some regions, a CD is included in the package.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To attach the antennas: 1. To determine where to attach the antennas, match the labels on the antennas with the labels on the modem router. 2. Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the modem router. 3. Attach the antennas on the threaded antenna posts. 4. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. We recommend that you position all of the antennas vertically, as shown.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Table 2. LED and button descriptions LED Power Description • Solid amber. The modem router is starting. If the Power LED lights solid amber during any other time, a power-on self-test (POST) failure or device malfunction occurred. For more information, see Power LED Remains Solid Amber on page 285. • Blinking amber. The modem router was reset to factory default settings and is restarting.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 LED eSATA Ethernet ports 1–4 WiFi On/Off button with WiFi LED Description • Solid white. The modem router is connected to an eSATA device that is ready. • Blinking white. An eSATA device is plugged into the modem router and is trying to connect. • Off. No eSATA device is connected. The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 In addition to the antennas, viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components: • LED Off/On switch. Move the LED Off/On switch to to the Off position to turn off all LEDs, except for the Power LED. • Reset button. For information about using the Reset button, see Use the Reset Button on page 222. • Ethernet LAN ports. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the modem router to LAN devices.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 5. eSATA port Connect an eSATA Device To connect an eSATA device: • Use an eSATA cable to connect your device to the eSATA port on the side of the modem router as shown. Bottom Panel Product Label The product label on the bottom panel of the modem router lists the login information, WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key), serial number, and MAC address of the modem router.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 6.
Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network This chapter describes how you can install and access the modem router and its network.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Connect to the Modem Router During and after installation, you can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If you did not change the name of the network during the setup process, look for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The default SSID is on the product label. 4. Enter the modem router WiFi password. The default WiFi password (also referred to as the network key or passphrase) is also on the product label. 5. Click the Connect button. The device connects to the WiFi network of the modem router.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • ISP login. The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs you in to your Internet service. Your ISP gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your ISP. • WiFi network key or password. Your modem router is preset with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the product label.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 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 modem router automatically logs you in. Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service You can install your modem router for DSL service or for cable or fiber (Ethernet WAN) service.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 7. Modem router cabling for DSL service To connect your modem router to a DSL service: 1. Unplug your DSL modem’s power, leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. 2. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery. 3. Install an ADSL or DSL microfilter between the phone line and the phone. The product package contains either an ADSL or DSL microfilter. 4.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 8. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. Wait for the WiFi LED to light solid white. 9. If the WiFi LED does not light, press the WiFi On/Off button . 10. Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods: • • Ethernet cable. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a yellow Ethernet LAN port on the modem router. The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The modem router checks the Internet connection. If the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays, skip to Step 13. If it does not display, do the following: a. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net. b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password. If the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays, skip to Step 13. If it still does not display, see Step 12. 12.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 14. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the Internet service provider (ISP) that you are using. If your ISP is not in the menu, select Other. 15. Select the Yes radio button. 16. Click the Next button. When the modem router is connected to the Internet, the Congratulations! page displays, and you successfully completed the setup process.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard performs a full scan, which might take up to six minutes. 18. (Only if the following page displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the Internet connection. The page that might display states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection. If this page does not display, continue with Step 19.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 a. Fully insert the DSL cable in the correct port on the modem and in the gray DSL port on the modem router. b. Select the I corrected a problem with the DSL/Ethernet cable radio button. c. Click the Next button. • If you do not need to power cycle the modem or the DSL cable is already fully inserted in the correct ports, do the following: a. Select the None of the above radio button. b. Click the Next button. 19.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next button. c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. d. Click the Next button. • If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP assigned you a fixed IP address, do the following: a. Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button. b. Click the Next button. c.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 d. Read Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 286. e. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. When the modem router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. If your cable or fiber modem includes a battery backup, reinsert the battery. 5. Plug in and turn on your cable or fiber modem. 6. Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug it into an electrical outlet. Wait for the Power LED to light solid white, which takes about two minutes. 7. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. Wait for the WiFi LED to light solid white. 8.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The modem router checks the Internet connection. If the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays, skip to Step 12. If it does not display, do the following: a. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net. b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password. If the Configuring the Internet Connection page displays, skip to Step 12. If it still does not display, see Step 11. 11.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 13. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the Internet service provider (ISP) that you are using. If your ISP is not in the menu, select Other. 14. Select the Yes radio button. 15. Click the Next button. When the modem router is connected to the Internet, the Congratulations! page displays, and you successfully completed the setup process.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The page that might display states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection. If this page does not display, continue with Step 17. Take one of the following actions: • If you did not yet power cycle the modem, do so now: a. Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. b. If your modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery. c. Wait 10 seconds. d.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The page that might display states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection IP address. If this page does not display, continue with Step 18. Take one of the following actions: • If your ISP assigned you a fixed (static) IP address, do the following: a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next button. c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. d.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 a. Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button. b. Click the Next button. c. Enter the MAC address of the computer or router with which you previously were able to connect to the Internet. You might find the MAC address on the product label of your device. Enter the MAC address in the AABBCCDDEEFF format, not in the AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF format. d. Click the Next button. 18.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note You can also type http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1. The procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net. The nature of the login window that opens depends on your web browser. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the OK button.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Change the Language By default, the language is set as Auto. You can change the language. To change the language: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. 5. Enter the old password. 6. Enter the new password twice. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up Password Recovery We recommend that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the modem router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Let the Modem Router Automatically Update Its Firmware When you set up your modem router and are connected to the Internet, the modem router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed at the top of the page. For information about manually upgrading firmware, see Update the Firmware of the Modem Router on page 217. To let the modem router automatically update its firmware: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To use the genie app to access the modem router: 1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at netgear.com/genie. 2. Click the appropriate Download button. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 4. Launch the genie app. The genie app dashboard displays. The following figure shows the genie app dashboard for a Windows computer.
Manage the Internet Settings Manually 3 This chapter describes how you can manage the Internet settings of the modem router manually. Usually, the quickest way to set up the modem router is to allow NETGEAR genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the modem router with a web browser. These options are described in Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network on page 19. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings manually.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup Whether you use DSL service or cable or fiber service, you can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your modem router. Note The Setup Wizard is the same as NETGEAR genie, which launches the first time you connect to your modem router. To use the Setup Wizard: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 8. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. When the modem router is connected to the Internet, the Congratulations! page displays, and you successfully completed the setup process.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard performs a full scan, which might take up to six minutes. 10. (Only if the following page displays) Specify how to manage problems with the detection of the Internet connection. The page that might display states that a problem occurred while the wizard was detecting the Internet connection. If this page does not display, continue with Step 11.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 a. Fully insert the DSL or Ethernet cable in the correct port on the modem and in the correct port on the modem router. If you use a DSL cable, it must be connected to the gray DSL port. If you use an Ethernet cable, it must be connected to the red Internet port. b. Select the I corrected a problem with the DSL/Ethernet cable radio button. c. Click the Next button.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 a. Select the Yes radio button. b. Click the Next button. c. Enter the address information that your ISP gave you for your fixed IP address configuration. d. Click the Next button. • If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address or you do not know if your ISP assigned you a fixed IP address, do the following: a. Select either the No or the I don’t know radio button. b. Click the Next button. c.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 c. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. d. Read Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 286. e. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. When the modem router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. From the Select Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router. The Select Country menu is not available in all countries and might be masked out. 6. From the Select Internet Service Provider menu, select the Internet service provider (ISP) that you are using. If your ISP is not in the menu, select Other. 7. From the Transfer Mode menu, select ADSL(ATM). 8.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure an ADSL connection without a login. 11. Enter the ADSL settings as described in the following table.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Multiplexing Method Select LLC-BASED or VC-BASED, as indicated by your ISP. The multiplexing method can either be virtual circuit (VC) based or logical link control (LLC) based. VPI Enter a number between 0 and 255 for the virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI), as indicated by your ISP. If your ISP did not provide you with a VPI setting, leave the default setting (8).
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Use Static IP Address Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your ISP assigned you for static IP address service. The gateway is the ISP router to which your modem router connects. Use IP over ATM (IPoA) Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your ISP assigned you for IPoA service. The gateway is the ISP router to which your modem router connects.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Your settings are saved. 13. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 286. Specify an ADSL Connection With a Login and PPPoA or PPPoE Service If you want to manually configure the ADSL connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in and connect to your Internet service.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 10. Scroll down to the Does your Internet connection require a login? section and select the Yes radio button. The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure an ADSL connection with a login and PPPoE service. 11. Enter the ADSL settings as described in the following table.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Multiplexing Method Select LLC-BASED or VC-BASED, as indicated by your ISP. The multiplexing method can either be virtual circuit (VC) based or logical link control (LLC) based. VPI Enter a number between 0 and 255 for the virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI), as indicated by your ISP. If your ISP did not provide you with a VPI setting, leave the default setting (8).
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Connection Mode Select how the Internet connection functions: Idle Timeout (In Minutes) • Always On. Once the Internet connection is established, it remains active. This is the default setting. • Dial on Demand. When someone attempts to connect to the Internet, the Internet connection is established. When the idle time-out period expires, the Internet connection is terminated. • Manually Connect.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Use Computer MAC Address The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that is registered by the ISP. Use This MAC Address Enter the MAC address that you want to use. By default, the field displays the MAC address of the Internet port. 12. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 13. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To view or specify the settings for a VDSL Internet connection that does not require a login: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select Internet.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure a VDSL connection without a login. 10. Enter the VDSL settings as described in the following table.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Multiplexing Method Description These settings are disabled because they do not apply to a VDSL connection. VPI VCI Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP. A VLAN ID might be required if you subscribe to both Internet service and a service such as IPTV. If your ISP did not provide you with a VLAN ID, leave the Use VLANID check box cleared, which is the default setting.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Get Automatically from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. Use These DNS Servers If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the modem router during login, select this option and enter the IP address of your ISP primary DNS server. If secondary and tertiary DNS server addresses are available, enter them also.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Specify a VDSL Connection With a Login and PPPoE Service If you want to manually configure the VDSL connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to log in and connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the modem router from connecting to the Internet.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure a VDSL connection with a login and PPPoE service. 10. Enter the VDSL settings as described in the following table.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Multiplexing Method Description These settings are disabled because they do not apply to a VDSL connection. VPI VCI Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP. A VLAN ID might be required if you subscribe to both Internet service and a service such as IPTV. If your ISP did not provide you with a VLAN ID, leave the Use VLANID check box cleared, which is the default setting.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Idle Timeout (In Minutes) If you select Dial on Demand from the Connection Mode menu, enter the idle time-out period in minutes. The idle time-out specifies how long the modem router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet connection. The default is 5 minutes. To disable the idle time-out, enter 0.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 286. Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection You can view or change the modem router’s cable or fiber Internet connection settings manually.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note If you use a WiFi device to connect to the modem router, you might need to log in again. 7. Select BASIC > Internet. The Internet Setup page displays. 8. From the Select Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router. The Select Country menu is not available in all countries and might be masked out. 9. From the Select Internet Service Provider menu, select the Internet service provider (ISP) that you are using.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure a cable or fiber connection without a login. 12. Enter the cable or fiber settings as described in the following table.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP. A VLAN ID might be required if you subscribe to both Internet service and a service such as IPTV. If your ISP did not provide you with a VLAN ID, leave the Use VLANID check box cleared, which is the default setting.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Router MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address that the modem router uses on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your modem router to use your computer’s MAC address (also called cloning). Use Default Address Use the default MAC address.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To view or specify the settings for a cable or fiber Internet connection that requires a login and uses a PPPoE service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure a cable or fiber connection with a login and PPPoE service. 12. Enter the cable or fiber settings as described in the following table.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Use VLANID Select the Use VLANID check box and enter the VLAN ID, as indicated by your ISP. A VLAN ID might be required if you subscribe to both Internet service and a service such as IPTV. If your ISP did not provide you with a VLAN ID, leave the Use VLANID check box cleared, which is the default setting.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Get Dynamically from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. Use Static IP Address Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your ISP assigned you for static IP address service. The gateway is the ISP router to which your modem router connects.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Specify a Cable or Fiber Connection With a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service If you want to manually configure the cable or fiber connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you to connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect information might prevent the modem router from connecting to the Internet.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following figure shows the settings that display when you configure a cable or fiber connection with a login and PPTP service. 12. Enter the cable or fiber settings as described in the following table. Field Description Internet Service Provider Select the encapsulation, as indicated by your ISP: Login • PPTP. Your Internet connection uses Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. • L2TP.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Connection Mode Select how the Internet connection functions: Idle Timeout (In Minutes) • Always On. Once the Internet connection is established, it remains active. This is the default setting. • Dial on Demand. When someone attempts to connect to the Internet, the Internet connection is established. When the idle time-out period expires, the Internet connection is terminated. • Manually Connect.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Domain Name Server (DNS) Address The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their domain names. Get Automatically from ISP Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Pass-through. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection on page 85. • Fixed. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection on page 85. • DHCP. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection on page 87. • PPP over Ethernet. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection on page 89. • Auto Config. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 Connection Through Auto Config on page 91.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 7. To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface, select the Use This Interface ID check box, and enter the interface ID. If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 8. Select the IPv6 filtering mode: • • Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. Open.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The modem router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address On LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. 6. Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button: • • Auto.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Your settings are saved. Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection In IPv6 pass-through mode, the modem router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The modem router does not process any IPv6 header packets. Note Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you. To set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. 6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note If you do not specify the DNS servers, the modem router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 50, Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection on page 59, or Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection on page 68). 7. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • • Use DHCP Server.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP. The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address On WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 9. To specify the interface ID for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface, select the Use This Interface ID check box, and enter the interface ID. If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 10. Select the IPv6 filtering mode: • • Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. Open.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE. The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address On WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note The default setting of the Connection Mode menu is Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection. The modem router never terminates the connection. If the connection is terminated, for example, when the modem is turned off, the modem router attempts to reestablish the connection immediately after the PPPoE connection becomes available again. 9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • • Use DHCP Server.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config. The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address On WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 10. Select the IPv6 filtering mode: • • Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. Open. In open mode, the modem router inspects UDP packets only. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Table 3. Common MTU sizes MTU Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR modem routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) 1468 Used in some DHCP environments.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 616 to 1500. The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for PPTP connections. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 4 This chapter describes how you can manage the basic WiFi network settings of the modem router. For information about the advanced WiFi settings, see Manage the Advanced WiFi Features on page 246.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your WiFi security.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select Wireless. 5. View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings. The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Settings page. Field Description Region Selection Region From the menu, select the region in which the modem router operates. Note It might not be legal to operate the modem router in a region other than the regions listed in the menu.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the modem router.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Mode From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes: • Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 54 Mbps. • Up to 289 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Note We recommend that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA2-PSK [AES]). If you must change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem router’s WiFi network: • None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network. We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi network. • WEP.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Name (SSID) The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays. The default SSID is also printed on the product label (see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 17). Note We recommend that you do not change the default SSID. If you must change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field. Channel From the Channel menu, select an individual channel.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Security Options This information applies to the 5 GHz WiFi network. Note We recommend that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA2-PSK [AES]). If you must change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem router’s WiFi network: • None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password? Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is an enterprise-level method for centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management.To provide WPA/WPA2 enterprise WiFi security, the WiFi network that the modem router provides must be able to access a RADIUS server.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. In the Security Options section below either the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section or the Wireless Network (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section, select the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise radio button. 6. In the Security Options (WPA/WPA2 Enterprise) section, enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description WPA Mode From the WPA Mode menu, select the enterprise mode: • WPA [TKIP] +WPA2 [AES].
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following: • • • • If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 6. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 7. From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following types: • • Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication. Shared Key. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication. 8. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryption key size: • • 64-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption. 128-bit.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • • • • If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the modem router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. Click the Next button. By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected. 6. Either click the button onscreen or press the WPS button on the right side panel of the modem router. For two minutes, the modem router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the modem router’s main WiFi network. During this time, the WiFi LED on the top panel of the modem router blinks white. 7.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. The page displays a description of the WPS method. 5. Click the Next button. The Add WPS Client page adjusts. The Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected by default. 6. Select the PIN Number radio button. 7. In the Enter Clients’ PIN field, enter the PIN number of the WiFi device. 8. Click the Next button.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices and the 5 GHz band for 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices. The WiFi mode of the guest WiFi network depends on the WiFi mode of the main WiFi network. For example, if you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band, the guest WiFi network also functions in the Up to 54 Mbps mode in the 2.4 GHz band.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select Guest Network. 5. Enable the guest network and configure its WiFi settings as described in the following table. Field Description Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) Enable Guest Network By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To enable the guest WiFi network for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box. Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID of the 2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Security Options If you want to change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network: • None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. This is the default setting for the guest WiFi network. • WEP.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the 5 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays, which is NETGEAR-5G-Guest. To change the SSID in the 5 GHz WiFi band for the guest WiFi network, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Control the WiFi Radios The modem router provides internal WiFi radios that broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. By default, they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the modem router. When the WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the modem router.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. 5. Do one of the following in the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, Advanced Wireless Settings (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section, or both sections: • Turn off the radio. Clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box. The 2.4 GHz WiFi LED, 5 GHz WiFi LED, WiFi LED, and WPS LED turn off. • Turn on the radio. Select the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box. The 2.
Control Access to the Internet 5 The modem router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Set Up Parental Controls The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home page, your browser goes to the Parental Controls website. You can learn more about parental controls or download the application. After you set up and enable parental controls, you can change the web filtering level for each device on the network through the network map page on the genie app. To set up parental controls: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. 9. Select a radio button as follows: • • If you already own an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. If you do not own an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button. If you are creating an account, the Create a free OpenDNS account page displays. Do the following: a. Complete the fields. b. Click the Next button.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The previous figure shows two WiFi devices connected. 5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box. You must select this check box before you can specify an access rule and use the Allow and Block buttons.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • To either continue to allow or to block other computers and devices that are currently connected, select the check box next to the computer or device in the table, and click either the Allow button or the Block button. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage Network Access Control Lists You can use access control to block or allow access to your network.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays. 5. Click the View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network link.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The device is removed from the blocked list. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List If you set up an access list that blocks all new devices from accessing your network, you must specify which devices are allowed to access your network. To add or remove devices that are allowed: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link. A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not connected but allowed to access the network. 6. To add a device to the allowed list, do the following: a. Click the Add button. The Add Allowed Device page displays. b. Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to allow. c.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Set Up Blocking You can set up blocking of specific keywords and domains to occur continuously or according to a schedule. To set up keyword and domain blocking: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 6. In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain. Here are some sample entries: • Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html. • Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov. • Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access. 7. Click the Add Keyword button.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Your settings are saved. Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List You can simultaneously remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list. To remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. 5. Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites check box. 6. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address of the trusted device. The first three octets of the IP address are automatically populated and depend on the IP address that is assigned to the modem router on the LAN Setup page. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 For information about blocking specific keywords, URLs, or sites, see Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites on page 124. This type of blocking is another aspect of the outbound firewall. For information about inbound firewall rules, see Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering on page 267. Note Service blocking means the same thing as applying outbound firewall rules.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 6. Below the Service Table, click the Add button. 7. From the Service Type menu, select service or application to be covered by this rule. If the service or application does not display in the list, you can add it (see Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application on page 130). 8. Specify which devices on your LAN (or LAN users) are affected by the rule, based on their IP addresses: • • • Only This IP Address.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To add an outbound firewall rule for a custom service or application: 1. Find out which protocol and port number or range of numbers the service or application uses. You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the service or application or through online user or news groups. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 7. Below the Service Table, click the Add button. 8. From the Service Type menu, select User Defined. 9. Specify a new outbound rule as described in the following table. Field Description Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. Starting Port Enter the start port for the service or application.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Change an Outbound Firewall Rule You can change an existing outbound firewall rule. To change an outbound firewall rule: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule You can remove an outbound firewall rule that you no longer need. To remove an outbound firewall rule: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 By default, no schedule is set and you can either enable or disable these features. To set up a schedule for blocking: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 7. If you live in an area that observes daylight saving time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. Note If the modem router synchronized its internal clock with a time server on the Internet and you selected the correct time zone, the Current Time field displays the correct date and time. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. 5. Select the Turn Email Notification On check box. 6. Enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Send alerts and logs through e-mail Your Outgoing Mail Server Enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration window of your email program.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Send Alert Immediately Select this check box to enable the modem router to send an email alert immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site. When someone attempts to visit a blocked site Send logs according to this schedule To send logs based on a schedule, select one of the following options from the menu: • When log is full. This is the default selection. • Hourly. Logs are sent every hour. • Daily.
Optimize Performance 6 This chapter describes how you can optimize the modem router’s performance and manage the traffic flows through the modem router.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router’s Internet traffic management capabilities through better application and device identification, bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques. Dynamic QoS resolves traffic congestion when the Internet bandwidth is limited and different demands compete for bandwidth.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select Quality of Service. 5. Specify your Internet bandwidth. You must specify your Internet bandwidth so that Dynamic QoS can perform bandwidth allocation and traffic prioritization. To allow Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth (recommended), do the following: a. For more accurate Speedtest results, make sure that no other devices are accessing the Internet. b. Click the Speedtest button.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To enable or disable the automatic Dynamic QoS database update: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select Quality of Service.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database The modem router uses a QoS database of the most popular applications and services to implement Dynamic QoS. By default, the modem router automatically updates this database when you enable Dynamic QoS, but if you turned off the automatic update feature, you can manually update the database. To manually update the Dynamic QoS database: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Quality of Service. If you are using Dynamic QoS, the Dynamic QoS check box is selected. 5. Make sure that you enabled Dynamic QoS. For more information about enabling Dynamic QoS, see Enable Dynamic QoS on page 140. 6. Click the Click here to learn more about how we collect, use and share analytics information link. A pop-up window displays detailed information about sharing analytics.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, WMM must be enabled on both the application and the client running that application.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manage Beamforming The modem router supports beamforming to enhance the WiFi range and performance for your WiFi devices. With beamforming, when you connect to the WiFi network, the modem router actively tracks your device and directs WiFi to your device, rather than just blasting it out in all directions. The modem router uses explicit and implicit beamforming to improve WiFi performance.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance, keep UPnP enabled, which it is by default. To manage Universal Plug and Play: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Share a Storage Device 7 This chapter describes how to access and manage a storage device attached to your modem router. ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB or eSATA storage device connected to the modem router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.) Note You can use a USB port on the modem router only to connect a USB storage device such as a flash drive or hard drive or a printer.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Connect an eSATA Device to the Modem Router You can connect an eSATA device to the eSATA port located on the right side of the modem router. Figure 10. eSATA port USB Device Requirements The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the modem router supports, visit kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 11. Two 3.0 USB ports are located on the side of the modem router To connect a USB device: 1. Insert your USB storage drive into a USB port on the side panel of the modem router. 2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the modem router. When you connect the USB device to the modem router USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Access the Storage Device From a Mac To access the storage device from a Mac: 1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port or an eSATA storage device to the eSATA port on the modem router. 2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the modem router.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To back up your Windows computer: 1. Connect a USB or eSATA storage device to the appropriate port on the modem router. 2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the modem router. When you connect the storage device to the modem router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 10. Click the OK button. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, we recommend that you follow this procedure. To prepare to back up a large amount of data: 1. Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer. 2. Verify and repair the backup disk and the local disk. 3. Verify and repair the permissions on the local disk. 4.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To back up your Mac onto a USB HDD or eSATA storage device: 1. Prepare your USB HDD or eSATA storage device with a compatible format and partitions. For more information, see Set Up a Storage Device on a Mac on page 152. 2. If you plan to back up a large amount of data, see Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data on page 153. 3. On a Mac computer that is connected to the network, launch Finder and select Go > Connect to Server.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings. The previous figure shows two USB devices attached to the modem router. 5.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 By default, the name is readyshare. 6. To specify a name for the workgroup that the USB device or devices are members of, in the Workgroup field, enter a name. By default, the name is Workgroup. The name works only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the workgroup name is displayed here. 7.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Enable FTP Access Within Your Network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) large files faster. Note For information about using FTP to access a storage device over the Internet, see Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet on page 167. To enable FTP access within your network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. Select the FTP check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. View Network Folders on a Device You can view or change the network folders on a USB storage device connected to the modem router. To view network folders: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings. The previous figure shows two USB devices attached to the modem router. 5. The Available Networks Folder section shows the following settings: • Share Name. The default share name is USB_Storage. • Read Access and Write Access. The permissions and access controls on the network folder. All–no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Advanced Settings. The previous figure shows two USB devices attached to the modem router. 5. In the Available Network Folders table, select a device.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 6. Click the Create Network Folder button. If this pop-up window does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. 7. From the USB Device menu, select the USB drive. Note We recommend that you do not attach more than one drive to each USB port (for example, through a USB hub). 8. Click the Browse button. Another pop-up window opens. 9.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Change a Network Folder, Including Read and Write Access, on a USB Drive You can change network folders on storage devices connected to the USB port on the modem router. To change a network folder: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 6. Click the Edit button. 7. Change the settings in the fields as needed. For more information about the settings, see Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device on page 159. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 9. Click the Close Window button. The pop-up window closes. Approve Storage Devices For more security, you can set up the modem router to share only storage devices that you approve.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. 6. Select the No radio button. By default the Yes radio button is selected. This setting lets you connect and access all your storage devices. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 8. Click the Approved Devices button. 9. In the Available USB Devices table, select the storage device that you want to approve. 10. Click the Add button.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Safely Remove a USB Device Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the USB port on the modem router, log in to the modem router, and take the drive offline. To remove a USB device safely: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 7. Click the OK button. 8. Physically disconnect the USB device.
Manage Dynamic DNS and Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 8 With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet and a personal domain name to access a USB storage device that is attached to a USB port on the modem router when you are not home. If you know the IP address of the modem router (and the IP address did not change), you can also access the USB storage device by using the IP address.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses. This means that the IP address can change at any time. You can use the IP address to access your network remotely, but most people do not know what their IP address is or when this address changes.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To set up your personal account and use FTP: 1. Get your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. For more information, see Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account on page 169. 2. Make sure that your Internet connection is working. Your modem router must use a direct Internet connection. It cannot connect to a different router to access the Internet. 3. Connect a storage device the modem router.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. 5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 6. From the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR. 7. Select the No radio button. 8. In the Host Name field, enter the name that you want to use for your URL. The host name is sometimes called the domain name. Your free URL includes the host name that you specify and ends with mynetgear.com. For example, enter MyName.mynetgear.com. 9.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS. 5. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 6. From the Service Provider menu, select your provider. 7. Select the Yes radio button. 8. In the Host Name field, enter the host name (sometimes called the domain name) for your account. 9.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A message displays the Dynamic DNS status. Change the Dynamic DNS Settings You can change the settings for your Dynamic DNS account. To change your settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet If you attach a storage device to the modem router, you can access the storage device from your network (see Enable FTP Access Within Your Network on page 157).You can also set up FTP access through the Internet so that you can access the storage device from outside your local network, for example, when you are not at home. To set up FTP access through the Internet: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Your settings are saved. 7. To limit access to the admin user, do the following: a. In the Available Network Folders list, select a device. If only one device is connected, it is automatically selected. b. Click the Edit button. c. In the Read Access menu, select admin. The default setting is All - no password. d. In the Write Access menu, select admin. The default setting is All - no password. e. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To access a USB device with FTP from a remote computer to download or upload a file: 1. Take one of the following actions: • • To download a file from a storage device connected to the modem router, launch a web browser. To upload a file to a storage device connected to the modem router, launch an FTP client such as Filezilla. 2. Type ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field of the browser.
Use the Modem Router as a Media Server 9 The modem router comes set up to work as a ReadyDLNA media server. You can set up the modem router to play music from iTunes Server and media from TiVo.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the modem router functions as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To rescan the media files for content: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > ReadySHARE > Media Server.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To specify iTunes server settings: 1. On your iPhone or iPad, find and connect to the WiFi network. 2. Launch the Remote app. 3. Tap the Add a Device button. A passcode displays. 4. Specify the passcode in the modem router: a. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. b. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. c. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 On your iPhone or iPad, the ReadySHARE music library displays in the remote app. You can play this music on AirPlay devices. Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to your modem router. The TiVo must be on the same network as the modem router. This feature supports the following file formats: • Video. See and play MPEG1, and MPEG2 files. • Music.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Play Videos To play videos: 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. 2. Go to the bottom of the list and select the D7800. Play Music or View Photos To play music or view photos: 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases. 2. Select an item to play or watch. Copy TiVo Files to a Computer To copy TiVo files to a computer: • Use the TiVo Desktop accessory, available at https://www3.tivo.
Share a USB Printer 10 The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your modem router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer Some USB printer manufacturers (for example, HP and Lexmark) request that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do so. To install the driver and cable the printer: 1. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer, install the driver software for the USB printer. If the printer driver is not installed, contact the printer manufacturer. 2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To install the utility: 1. If necessary, unzip the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file. 2. Double-click the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file that you downloaded. 3. Follow the wizard instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 After the InstallShield Wizard completes the installation, the NETGEAR USB Control Center prompts you to select a language. 4. Select a language from the menu and click the OK button. Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer. If you do not see the USB printer displayed onscreen, you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work. 5.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Use the Shared Printer For each computer, after you click the Connect and Disconnect buttons once, the utility automatically manages the printing queue. By default, the utility starts automatically whenever you log on to Windows and runs in the background. Manually Connect and Print For each computer, after you click the Connect and Disconnect buttons once, the utility automatically manages the printing queue.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 View or Change the Status of a Printer To view or change the status: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The Status column shows the status for each device: • Available. No print jobs are in progress. You can use the USB printer from any computer in the network. • Connected. Your computer is connected to the printer and will be released when your print job is done. • Manually Connected by.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . 2. Make sure that the printer status shows as Available. 3. Click the Network Scanner button. The scanner page displays so that you can use the USB printer for scanning.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the printer connection. Turn Off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language To change the language: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The main page displays. 2. Select Tools > Configuration. The Control Center - Configuration page displays. 3. From the Language menu, select a language. 4. Click the OK button. The next time the NETGEAR USB Control Center starts, the language changes. Specify the Time-Out To specify the time-out: 1.
Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings This chapter describes how you can manage the WAN and LAN network settings of the modem router.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Change the Physical WAN Connection Preference The modem router can autodetect the type of WAN connection. However, you can also set the WAN connection preference manually to either the DSL port or the Ethernet WAN port. Note The modem router does not support load balancing over DSL and Ethernet WAN interfaces. Only one WAN interface (either the DLS port or the Ethernet WAN port) can be active at any time.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 50 • Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection on page 59 • Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection on page 68 To enable bridge mode for one or more IPTV devices: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. From the menu above the Enable This Interface check box, select IPTV. 6. Make sure that the Enable This Interface check box is selected for the virtual IPTV interface. If you already enabled and configured the virtual IPTV interface, the check box is selected. 7. Select the Bridge Mode check box. By default, the LAN 4 port is bound to the virtual IPTV interface and the Enable IPTV on LAN4 check box is automatically selected. 8.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If you enable a VLAN and if the network devices (hubs and switches) on your LAN support the VLAN (802.1Q) standard, the VLAN ID is associated with all traffic coming from the modem router. If you are subscribed to IPTV service, the modem router might require VLAN tags to distinguish between the Internet traffic and the IPTV traffic.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select Internet. 5. Configure a VLAN for the virtual Internet interface: a. Make sure that Internet is selected from the menu above the Enable This Interface check box and that the Enable This Interface check box is selected for the virtual Internet interface (it is by default). b. Select the Use VLANID check box. c. Enter a VLAN ID that applies to the virtual Internet interface. The VLAN ID can be in a range from 0 to 4094.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 6. From the menu above the Enable This Interface check box, select IPTV. The previous figure shows only the top of the Internet Setup page. 7. Configure a VLAN for the virtual IPTV interface: a. Make sure that the Enable This Interface check box is selected for the virtual IPTV interface. If you already enabled and configured the virtual IPTV interface, the check box is selected. b. Select the Use VLANID check box. c.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 network directly, you can enable the bridge between the device and the modem router’s Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge. Note If your ISP provides directions on how to set up a bridge for IPTV and Internet service, follow those directions.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 6. Select the By bridge group radio button. 7. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box. • • If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the modem router, select the Wired Ports check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the modem router to which the device is connected.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays. 5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box. 6. Select the By VLAN tag group radio button. 7.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Name Enter a name for the VLAN tag group. The name can be up to 10 characters. VLAN ID Enter a value from 1 to 4094. Priority Enter a value from 0 to 7. Select the check box for a wired LAN port or WiFi port. If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the modem router, select the LAN port check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the modem router to which the device is connected.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The WAN Setup page displays. 5. To enable a port scan and disable DoS protection, select the Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection check box. 6. To enable the modem router to respond to a ping, select the Respond to Ping on Internet Port check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 6. Enter the IP address of the server. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage IGMP Proxying IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, leave it disabled, which is the default setting. To enable IGMP proxying: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Select a NAT Filtering radio button: • • Secured.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address Settings The modem router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The modem router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows: • LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 (This is the same as www.routerlogin.net and www.routerlogin.com.) • Subnet mask. 255.255.255.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 6. In the IP Subnet Mask, enter the LAN subnet mask for the modem router. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you changed the LAN IP address of the modem router, you are disconnected when the changes take effect. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the modem router at its new LAN IP address.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool By default, the modem router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The modem router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers that are connected to its LAN and WiFi network. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router. These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the modem router’s LAN IP address.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected. This check box is selected by default. 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the modem router assigns: • In the Single/Start IP Address field, enter the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router. By default, the starting IP address is 192.168.1.2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To reserve an IP address: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 5.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. In the Address Reservation section, select the radio button next to the reserved address. 6. Click the Edit button. The Edit page displays. 7. Change the settings. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Remove a Reserved IP Address Entry You can remove a reserved IP address entry. To remove a reserved IP address entry: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note If you disable the DHCP server and no other DHCP server is available on your network, you must set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the modem router. To disable the built-in DHCP server: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. Click the upper Edit button. The Device Name page displays. 6. In the Device Name field, enter a new name. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes Static routes provide detailed routing information to your modem router. Typically, you do not need to add static routes.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays. 5. Click the Add button. 6. To make the route private, select the Private check box. A private static route is not reported in RIP. 7.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the gateway. The IP address of the gateway must be on the same LAN segment as the modem router. Metric Enter a number from 1 through 15. This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Remove a Static Route You can remove an existing static route that you no longer need. To remove a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4.
Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic 12 This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining your modem router and monitor the network.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Update the Firmware of the Modem Router The modem router firmware is stored in flash memory. You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the modem router to the new firmware. You can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually, and update the modem router to the new firmware.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 a. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. b. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. c. Enter the modem 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 page displays. The firmware version is stated in the top right, under the Logout button. 8.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 8. Click the Upload button. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upload. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the modem router. Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid white. A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process. The firmware upload process takes several minutes.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The Backup Settings page displays. 5. Click the Back Up button. 6. Choose a location to store the file on your computer. The name of the backup file is NETGEAR_D7800.cfg. 7. Follow the directions of your browser to save the file. Restore the Settings If you backed up the configuration file, you can restore the configuration from this file. To restore configuration settings that you backed up: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Recover the admin Password We recommend that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the modem router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser. For information about setting up password recovery, see Set Up Password Recovery on page 41.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 After you reset the modem router to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1 (which is the same as www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is enabled. For a list of factory default settings, see Factory Settings on page 295. Use the Reset Button CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you configured in the modem router.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To erase the settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings page displays. 5.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. By default, the first radio button is selected, which allows standard LED behavior. For more information about LEDs, see Top Panel With LEDs on page 12. 5. To disable blinking, select the Disable blinking on Internet LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED, USB LED and eSATA LED when data traffic is detected radio button. 6.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home. The information onscreen uses the following color coding: • A green flag indicates that the cable connection or Internet connection is fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. • A red X indicates that configuration problems exist for the cable connection or Internet connection or the connection is down.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Router Information Hardware Version The modem router model. Firmware Version The version of the modem router firmware. If you upgrade the firmware on the modem router, the version changes. GUI Language Version The version of the modem router language for its web pages. If you upgrade the firmware on modem router, the language version might change too.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Connection The type of Internet connection, which can be a PPPoE connection, PPPoA connection, fixed IP address connection, or DHCP connection. IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask that the Internet port uses. Domain Name Server The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server that the Internet uses. Wireless Settings (2.4GHz) The settings of the WiFi port for the 2.4 GHz band of the main network.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Name (SSID) The WiFi network name for the 5 GHz band of the main network. Region The location (country). Channel The channel that the 5 GHz band of the main network uses. Mode The WiFi Mbps settings that the 5 GHz band uses for both the main network and guest network. Wireless AP Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the main network is enabled.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Broadcast Name Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the guest network broadcasts its SSID. Allow guests to see each other and Displays whether users of the 5 GHz band of the guest network are allowed to access access my local network the main network. View the Traffic Statistics You can view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router. To view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field or Column Description Collisions The number of packets that collided on this port since reset or manual clear. Tx B/s The number of bytes per second that were transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. Rx B/s The number of bytes per second that were received on this port since reset or manual clear. Up Time The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A pop-up window displays. 6. Change the polling frequency or stop polling: • To change the polling frequency, do the following: a. In the Poll Interval field, enter a time in seconds. b. Click the Set Interval button. • To stop polling, click the Stop button. View, Renew, or Release the TCP/IP Internet Connection You can view information about a TCP/IP Internet connection of the modem router and renew or release such a connection.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description DNS Server The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server of the ISP that provides translation of network names to IP addresses. Lease Obtained The time at which the modem router obtained the DHCP lease. (The type of DHCP connection determines whether this field displays onscreen.) Lease Expires The time at which the DHCP lease expires. (The type of DHCP connection determines whether this field displays onscreen.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The following table describes the fields for a PPPoE connection. Field Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the connection was established. Connection Status The status can be Connected or Disconnected. Negotiation The negotiation can be a series of dashes, which indicates that the connection is not established, or successful (Success).
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The ADVANCED Home page displays. 5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The Connection Status pop-up window opens. The fields that display depend on the type of Internet connection. Field Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router. Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router. 6.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 a. Click the device icon. The Edit Device page displays. b. To change the device name, in the Device Name field, type a new device name. The new device name is for display on the modem router only. c. To change the device type, from the Device Type menu, select another device type. The device icon changes. d. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs page shows the following information: • Action. The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed. • Source. The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, or website for this log entry. • Target. The name, IP address, or MAC address of the target device, application, or website for this log entry. • Date and Time.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Specify Which Activities Are Logged You can specify which activities are logged. These activities display in the log and are forwarded to the syslog server if you enabled the syslog server function. To manage which activities are logged: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled. 6. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. 7.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To view the Internet traffic volume and statistics of the traffic meter: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To record and restrict the Internet traffic by volume: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. 5.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 11. In the Traffic Control section, enter a value in minutes to specify when the modem router issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached. This setting is optional. The modem router issues a warning when the balance falls under the number of minutes that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued. 12.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. Select the Connection time control radio button. Note The modem router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to select the Connection time control radio button. 7. In the Monthly Limit field, enter how many hours per month are allowed.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the modem router restarts. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, see View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics on page 238.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 type of remote access, that is, remote access using Dynamic DNS, see Access Storage Devices Through the Internet on page 172. Note Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. See Change the admin Password on page 40. To set up remote management: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select the IP Address Range radio button. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select the Everyone radio button. This radio button is selected by default. 7. Specify the port number for accessing the modem router’s web pages. The default is 8443, which is a common alternate for HTTPS.
Manage the Advanced WiFi Features 13 This chapter describes how you can manage the advanced WiFi features of the modem router. For information about the basic WiFi settings, see Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings on page 96.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Set Up a WiFi Schedule You can use this feature to turn off the WiFi signal from your modem router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town. Note You can set up a WiFi schedule only if the modem router is connected to the Internet and synchronized its internal clock with a time server on the Internet.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. 5. Click the Add a new period button. 6. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal and specify whether the schedule is recurrent. 7. Click the Apply button. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 8. Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box to activate the schedule. 9. Click the Apply button.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Your settings are saved. Manage the WPS Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. You can change the WPS default settings. To manage WPS settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 7. To allow the WiFi settings to be changed automatically when you use WPS, clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. We recommend that you leave this check box selected. If you clear this check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the modem router, the modem router WiFi settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and passphrase.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. 5. Enter the settings as described in the following table. With the exception of Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence, the descriptions in the table (not the settings onscreen) apply to both the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section and the Advanced Wireless Settings (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi networks in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi networks are present in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box to increase the WiFi speed to the maximum supported speed. Note This setting applies to the 2.4 GHz band only.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 4. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router / AP Mode. The Router / AP Mode page displays. 6. Select the AP Mode radio button. The page adjusts to display the AP Mode details.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Figure 14. Bridge mode setup with an 802.11ac WiFi connection Setting up a WiFi bridge with two modem routers offers the following benefits: • You can take advantage of gigabit WiFi speeds on current devices. • Use gigabit WiFi for applications such as video and gaming. • Connect multiple devices such as a NAS, Smart TV, NeoTV, Blu-ray player, and game consoles at gigabit WiFi speeds using a WiFi link.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 4. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Bridge. The Wireless Bridge page displays. 6. Select the Enable Bridge mode check box. 7. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button. 8.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 In the previous figure, the SSID name NETGEAR-Bridge is just an example. c. In the Security Options section, select the radio button for the WiFi security that the other modem router is using. d. If prompted, type the passphrase (the WiFi password that you must use to connect with WiFi to the other modem router). 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 10.
Use VPN to Access Your Network 14 You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your modem router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you are not home. This type of VPN access is called a client-to-gateway tunnel. The computer is the client, and the modem router is the gateway. To use the VPN feature, you must log in to the modem router and enable VPN, and you must install and run VPN client software on the computer.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Note For information about configuring the type of access, see Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home on page 264. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. VPN is enabled in the modem router, but you must install and set up OpenVPN software on your computer before you can use a VPN connection (see Install OpenVPN Software on a Windows Computer on page 259 and Install OpenVPN Software on a Mac Computer on page 261).
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 10. To install the OpenVPN client utility on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. 11. Click the Next button. 12. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. 13. Leave the check boxes selected as shown in the previous figure, and click the Next button. 14. To specify the destination folder, click the Browse button, select a destination folder, and click the Next button. 15. Click the Install button.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 The window displays the progress of the installation and then displays the final installation window. 16. Click the Finish button. 17. Unzip the configuration files that you downloaded in Step 6 and copy them to the folder in which the OpenVPN client utility is installed on your computer. If your device is a Windows 64-bit system, the OpenVPN client utility is installed by default in the C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ folder. 18.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. For more information, see Specify VPN Service in the Modem Router on page 258. 6.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To open a VPN tunnel: 1. Launch the OpenVPN application with administrator privileges. The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar. Tip You can create a shortcut to the VPN program, then use the shortcut to access the settings and select the run as administrator check box. Then every time you use this shortcut, OpenVPN automatically runs with administrator privileges. 2. Right-click the OpenVPN icon. 3. Select Connect.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Use VPN to Access the Modem Router’s USB Device and Media From a Windows Computer To access a USB device and download files: 1. In Windows file manager, select the Network folder. The network resources display.The ReadySHARE icon is in the Computer section and the remote ReadyDLNA: D7800 icon is in the Media Devices section (if DLNA is enabled in the modem router). 2. If the icons do not display, click the Refresh button to update the page.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VNP page displays. 5. Select the Enable VPN Service radio button. 6.
Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 15 You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic for services and applications. You need networking knowledge to set up these features.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications If a server is part of your network, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet. The modem router can forward incoming traffic with specific protocols to computers on your local network.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If the service or application that you want to add is not in the list, create a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application (see Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application on page 269). 9. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that must provide the service or that runs the application. 10. Click the Add button. Your settings are saved and the rule is added to the table.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 7. Click the Add Custom Service button. 8. Specify a new port forwarding rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table. Field Description Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Change a Port Forwarding Rule You can change an existing port forwarding rule. To change a port forwarding rule: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem 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 page displays. 4.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Remove a Port Forwarding Rule You can remove a port forwarding rule that you no longer need. To remove a port forwarding rule: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 To make a local web server public: 1. Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation. In this example, your router always gives your web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33. 2. On the Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page, configure the modem router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192.168.1.33. HTTP (port 80) is the standard protocol for web servers.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 modem router temporarily opens the incoming port or ports that you specify in your rule and forwards that incoming traffic to that destination. Port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range of ports to a single local computer. Port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer when needed and close the ports when they are no longer needed.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. Select the Port Triggering radio button. 6. Click the Add Service button. 7. Specify a new port triggering rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table. Field Description Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application. Service User From the Service User menu, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer: • Any.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Description Connection Type Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the inbound connection. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. Starting Port Enter the start port number for the inbound connection. Ending Port Enter the end port number for the inbound connection. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the rule is added to the Port Triggering Portmap Table on the Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The previous figure shows two port triggering rules. 6. In the Port Triggering Portmap Table, select the radio button next to the service or application name. 7. Click the Edit Service button. The Port Triggering - Services page displays. 8. Change the settings. For information about the settings, see Add a Port Triggering Rule on page 274. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. 5. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The previous figure shows two port triggering rules. 6. In the Port Triggering Portmap Table, select the radio button next to the service or application name. 7. Click the Delete Service button. The rule is removed from the Port Triggering Portmap Table.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 5. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The port triggering settings display. 6. In the Port Triggering Time-out field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. The default setting is 20 minutes. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Disable Port Triggering By default, port triggering is enabled.You can disable port triggering temporarily without removing any port triggering rules. To disable port triggering: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Some application servers, such as FTP and IRC servers, send replies to multiple port numbers. Using port triggering, you can tell the modem router to open more incoming ports when a particular outgoing port starts a session. An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Your computer connects to an IRC server at destination port 6667.
Troubleshooting 16 This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Reboot the Modem Router From Its Web Page You or NETGEAR technical support can reboot the modem router from its web page, either locally or remotely, for example, when the modem router seems to be unstable or is not operating normally. To reboot the modem router from its web page: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Table 4. Quick tips for troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Your network is unresponsive or does not function normally. Restart your network: 1. Turn off and unplug the DSL, cable, or fiber modem. 2. Turn off the modem router. 3. Plug in the DSL, cable, or fiber modem and turn it on. Wait two minutes. 4. Turn on the modem router and wait two minutes.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Problem Possible Solution • Make sure that the WiFi settings in your WiFi device and modem router match exactly. For a device that is connected over WiFi, the WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi security settings of the modem router and WiFi computer must match exactly. The default SSID and password are on the product label (see Bottom Panel Product Label on page 17).
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • The WiFi LED is solid white (unless you turned off the WiFi radios). • The WPS LED is solid white. Note If USB devices and an eSATA device are attached to the modem router, their associated LEDs also light. You can use the LEDs for troubleshooting.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 If the error persists, a hardware problem might exist. For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at netgear.com/support. WiFi LED Is Off remains off, check to see if both radios on the modem router are disabled (see Control the WiFi If the WiFi LED Radios on page 115). By default, both radios are enabled and the WiFi LED lights solid white.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 DSL/Internet LED Is Solid White lights solid white, the DSL, cable, or fiber connection is good. You can be confident that If the DSL/Internet LED the service provider connected your line correctly and that your wiring is correct. DSL/Internet LED Is Blinking White (DSL Connection Only) If the DSL/Internet LED is blinking white, your modem router is attempting to make a DSL connection with your ISP.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 50 • Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection on page 59 • Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection on page 68 4. Check to see if your ISP is experiencing a problem—it might not be that the modem router cannot connect to the Internet, but rather that your ISP cannot provide an Internet connection.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Manually Set Up an ADSL Internet Connection on page 50 • Manually Set Up a VDSL Internet Connection on page 59 • Manually Set Up a Cable or Fiber Internet Connection on page 68 • If your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and checks for your computer’s MAC address, inform your ISP that you bought a new network device and ask them to use the modem router’s MAC address.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • The Connection Time field does not show 00:00:00. 8. If the Connection Status field does not show Connected, try to reconnect by clicking the Connect button. If the PPPoE, PPPoA, PPTP, or L2TP connection is not working, make sure that your service name, user name, and password are set correctly. Or your ISP might not be able to provide an Internet connection.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the modem router, try to isolate the problem: • Make sure that the WiFi settings in your WiFi device and modem router match exactly. For a device that is connected over WiFi, the WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi security settings of the modem router and WiFi computer must match exactly.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 ping 192.168.1.1 3. Click the OK button.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 • Check to see that the IP address of your modem router is listed as the default router in your computer. If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this information is not visible in your computer’s Network Control Panel. Verify that the IP address of the modem router is listed as the default router.
Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 295 • Technical Specifications on page 297 294 17
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Factory Settings You can reset the modem router to the factory default settings that are shown in the following table. For more information about resetting the modem router to its factory settings, see Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 221. Table 5. D7800 modem router factory default settings Feature Default Setting Router login User login URL www.routerlogin.net (or www.routerlogin.com or 192.168.1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Feature Default Setting Time adjusted for daylight saving time Disabled Main WiFi network WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See product label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) WiFi passphrase See product label Country/region • North America: United States • Europe: Europe • Other continents: Varies by region RF channel Auto. The available channels depend on the region. Transmission speed Auto Note Throughput can vary.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Feature Default Setting General WiFi settings Radio transmission power 100% 20/40 MHz coexistence Enabled Fragmentation length 2346 CTS/RTS threshold 2347 Preamble mode Automatic WPS WPS capability Enabled Modem router’s PIN Enabled; see the modem router web pages (select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings) Keep Existing Wireless Settings Enabled Technical Specifications Table 6.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Feature Electromagnetic emissions Description • EN 55022:2010/AC:2011, Class B • CISPR 22:2008, Class B • AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009/Amdt 1:2010, Class B DSL One RJ-11 asynchronous DSL (ADSL/VDSL) port WAN One RJ-45 port supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T LAN Four RJ-45 ports supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T USB Two USB 3.0 ports eSATA One eSATA port WiFi Maximum WiFi signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Feature Description Operating frequency range • • 802.11 security xDSL data rate 2.4 GHz band • US: 2.412–2.462 GHz • Europe: 2.412–2.472 GHz • Australia: 2.412–2.472 GHz • Japan: 2.412–2.472 GHz 5 GHz band • US: 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.70) • Europe: 5.18–5.24 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.70) • Australia: 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.70) • Japan: 5.18–5.
