Netgear AC1900 Nighthawk™ Owner's Manual
Specify Network Settings
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Nighthawk AC1900
Smart WiFi Router
If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change
takes effect.
takes effect.
9.
To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The
router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to
the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router.
router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to
the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router.
These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP
address. Using the default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and
192.168.1.254, although you can save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.
address. Using the default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and
192.168.1.254, although you can save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.
To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2.
Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4.
Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
5.
Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected.
6.
Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns:
a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range.
a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range.