NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 (R7000): ports, setup and specs
The R7000 is an AC1900 dual-band WiFi router that sits flat on a desk with three antennas on the back. The rear panel has four gigabit LAN ports, the yellow gigabit Internet (WAN) port, a USB 2.0 port, the power button and the DC input. Click any port on the panel below to see what it does.
- AC1900 dual band
- 4 x gigabit LAN
- Gigabit WAN
- USB 3.0 front, USB 2.0 rear
- Router, AP or bridge mode
- Desktop
R7000 specifications
| Model | R7000 |
| WiFi | AC1900 dual band, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, 802.11ac on 5 GHz |
| LAN ports | 4 x gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
| WAN port | 1 x gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000), yellow |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.0 (front), 1 x USB 2.0 (rear) |
| Power | 12 V, 3.5 A DC input, power adapter included |
| Dimensions | 280 x 182 x 49 mm (11 x 7.17 x 1.9 in.) |
| Weight | 430 g (0.94 lb) |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) |
| WiFi security | WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise |
| Default address | http://www.routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 |
Every port on the R7000, explained
Click a card to light up those ports on the panel above.
4 gigabit LAN ports4 on the panel
Ports 1 to 4 are gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for computers, a NAS, a game console or an uplink to a switch. Each port has its own LED on top: white for a gigabit link, amber for 100 or 10 Mbps.
Internet (WAN) port1 on the panel
The yellow port is the gigabit Internet port. Connect it to your cable or DSL modem. If your service has no modem, connect your main Ethernet line here.
In access point mode this port connects to a LAN port on your other router instead.
USB ports1 on the panel
The rear USB 2.0 port takes a USB storage drive. There is also a USB 3.0 port on the front of the router (not shown on this panel). Drives on either port can be shared on your network with ReadySHARE.
DC power input1 on the panel
The barrel socket at the right end takes the included 12 V, 3.5 A power adapter. Press the Power On/Off button next to it to turn the router on.
Buttons and lights
- Reset button is the small hole at the left end of the rear panel. Hold it for at least 10 seconds, until the Power LED blinks white, to return the router to factory settings.
- Power On/Off button sits between the USB port and the DC input.
- Top panel has the status LEDs plus the WiFi On/Off and WPS buttons. Hold the WiFi button for two seconds to turn both radios on or off.
- Antennas: extend the three antennas on the back before you place the router.
Cable and log in
- Unplug your modem, then plug it back in (remove and refit its backup battery if it has one).
- Connect the modem to the yellow Internet port with the included Ethernet cable.
- Connect the power adapter and press the Power On/Off button. The Power LED turns solid white when the router is ready.
- On a connected computer or phone, open http://www.routerlogin.net (or http://192.168.1.1).
- Log in with user name admin. The factory password is password; change it during setup.
- LAN IP address
- 192.168.1.1
- Subnet mask
- 255.255.255.0
- DHCP range
- 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254
- User name
- admin
- Factory password
- password
Access point and bridge mode
Both modes are set under ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router / AP / Bridge Mode.
- AP mode adds the R7000 as WiFi for a network that already has a router. Connect its Internet port to a LAN port on the other router, select AP Mode and let the other router assign its IP address.
- Bridge mode joins the R7000 to another router over WiFi, so wired devices plugged into its LAN ports (a TV, console or NAS) reach the network without a cable run. You need the other router's network name, security mode, password and band.
Use different WiFi settings. In AP mode NETGEAR recommends giving each router its own WiFi settings, or turning off WiFi on the other router.
Where it fits next to a rack
The R7000 is a desktop router, 280 mm (11 in.) wide and 49 mm (1.9 in.) tall, with three antennas that stand above it. NETGEAR recommends placing it up high and away from large metal surfaces, so on a rack shelf it works best at the top of an open rack, not inside a closed metal cabinet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the default login for the NETGEAR R7000?+
Go to http://www.routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1. The user name is admin and the factory password is password.
How do I factory reset the R7000?+
Hold the Reset button on the back for at least 10 seconds, until the Power LED blinks white.
Can the R7000 run as an access point?+
Yes. Select AP Mode under ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router / AP / Bridge Mode and connect its Internet port to a LAN port on your main router.
How many Ethernet ports does the R7000 have?+
Five: four gigabit LAN ports and one gigabit Internet (WAN) port.
Does the R7000 have USB 3.0?+
Yes, one USB 3.0 port on the front. There is also a USB 2.0 port on the back.
What power supply does the R7000 use?+
The included adapter with a 12 V, 3.5 A DC output, plugged into the barrel socket on the back.
Plan this wifi router in your rack
The R7000 is in the Netgear library for DaMatrix, with every port mapped so you can drag it into a rack, patch it and print the documentation.
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Summarized from the NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 User Manual. This page is a quick reference; check the full manual for safety warnings and model-specific limits.