User Manual

Network Settings
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Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP.
6. Select the Enable AP Mode check box.
The new SSID and password for the router while it is in AP mode displays:
7. Scroll down and select an IP address setting:
• Get dynamically from existing router. The other router on the network assigns an
IP address to this router while this router is in AP mode.
• Enable fixed IP settings on this device (not recommended). Use this setting if you
want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is in
AP mode.
Using this option effectively requires advanced network experience.
Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network,
NETGEAR recommends that you use different wireless settings on
each router. You can also turn off the wireless radio on the other router
or gateway and use the R7900 router only for wireless client access.
8. Click the Apply button.
The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected.
9. T
o reconnect, close and restart your browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net.