Netgear R8000 User Manual download pdf (Page 12)

Hardware Setup

Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router

Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch

 To turn the LEDs on or off using the LED On/Off switch:

Slide the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to the On or Of

f position.

LED On/Off switch

The Power LED stays lit even if the LED On/Off switch is in the Off position.

Position Your Router

The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your

wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can

vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the

thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range.

Additionally, other wireless access points in and around your home might affect your router’s

signal. Wireless access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other

device that emits a wireless signal for network access.

 Position your router according to the following guidelines:

Position your router according to the following guidelines:

• Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices

operate, and within line of sight to your wireless devices.

• Make sure that the router is within reach of an

AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables

for wired computers.

• Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings

between the router and your other devices.

• Place the router away from electrical devices such as these:

- Ceiling fans

- Home security systems

- Microwaves

- Computers

- Base of a cordless phone

- 2.4 GHz cordless phone

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Netgear R8000 User Manual Page 12