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Netgear Nighthawk R7800 (X4S AC2600)

High-performance Qualcomm quad-stream router with OpenWrt support

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Gateway IP
Factory Username
admin
Factory Password
password

Technical specifications

Nighthawk Classic
Manufacturer Netgear
Product Series Nighthawk Classic
Device Class / Category Home Wi-Fi
Wireless Standard Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Speed Rating AC2600 4x4 MU-MIMO
Ethernet & Fiber Ports 1x 1G WAN, 4x 1G LAN, 2x USB 3.0, 1x eSATA
Routing / Firewall Throughput 1 Gbps Line-Rate
Default Gateway URL http://192.168.1.1 ↗
Operating System / Firmware Netgear OS / OpenWrt

How to log in to your Netgear Nighthawk R7800 (X4S AC2600)

  1. 1 Connect Your Device: Plug your PC into any LAN port on the Netgear Nighthawk R7800 (X4S AC2600) using an Ethernet cable, or connect to the default Wi-Fi SSID printed on the router label.
  2. 2 Navigate to Gateway IP: Launch your web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar.
  3. 3 Enter Factory Credentials: Enter username "admin" and password "password", then click Login.
  4. 4 Configure Security & Password: Follow the on-screen Quick Setup wizard to customize your Wi-Fi SSID, set WPA3/WPA2-AES encryption, and establish a new master administrator password.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the default login for Netgear Nighthawk R7800 (X4S AC2600)?

The default IP address is http://192.168.1.1, default username is "admin", and default password is "password".

What ports and speeds does Netgear Nighthawk R7800 (X4S AC2600) support?

The Netgear Nighthawk R7800 (X4S AC2600) is equipped with 1x 1G WAN, 4x 1G LAN, 2x USB 3.0, 1x eSATA with an overall speed rating of AC2600 4x4 MU-MIMO.

How do I reset my Netgear Nighthawk R7800 (X4S AC2600) to factory settings?

Press and hold the physical Reset button on the Netgear Nighthawk R7800 (X4S AC2600) for 10 to 15 seconds until the power LED blinks, resetting all settings to factory default.