What is the default username and password for Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router)?

The default username is "admin" and the default password is "password".

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Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router)

Q: What is the default IP address for Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router)?

The factory default IP address for Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router) is http://192.168.1.1.

Q: How do I factory reset the Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router)?

Locate the small Reset pinhole on the back panel of the Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router). Press and hold it with a paperclip for 10-15 seconds while powered on until the LED lights cycle.

Tri-Band Wi-Fi with 6 high-performance retractable antennas

Open http://192.168.1.1 ↗

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Gateway IP

192.168.1.1

Factory Username

admin

Factory Password

password

Technical specifications

Netgear Home Wi-Fi

Manufacturer	Netgear
Product Series	Netgear Home Wi-Fi
Device Class / Category	Home Wi-Fi
Wireless Standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Speed Rating	AC3200 Tri-Band
Ethernet & Fiber Ports	1x 1G WAN, 4x 1G LAN, 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0
Routing / Firewall Throughput	AC3200 Tri-Band Capacity
Default Gateway URL	http://192.168.1.1 ↗
Operating System / Firmware	Netgear OS

How to log in to your Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router)

1 Connect Your Device: Plug your PC into any LAN port on the Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router) using an Ethernet cable, or connect to the default Wi-Fi SSID printed on the router label.
2 Navigate to Gateway IP: Launch your web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar.
3 Enter Factory Credentials: Enter username "admin" and password "password", then click Login.
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 X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router)?

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 X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router) support?

The Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router) is equipped with 1x 1G WAN, 4x 1G LAN, 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 with an overall speed rating of AC3200 Tri-Band.

How do I reset my Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router) to factory settings?

Press and hold the physical Reset button on the Netgear Nighthawk X6 (R8000) (AC3200 Tri-Band Gigabit WiFi Router) for 10 to 15 seconds until the power LED blinks, resetting all settings to factory default.