Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6400
- The Netgear Nighthawk R6400 is a dual-band router that provides fast and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity for small to medium-sized networks.
Specifications
- OS
- NETGEAR firmware
- CPU
- 1 GHz dual-core
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
- QoS
- Yes
- RAM
- 256 MB
- USB
- 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0
- WAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ac
- Bands
- Dual-band
- Flash
- 128 MB
- Antenna
- External
- MU-MIMO
- Yes
- Antennas
- 3
- LAN Ports
- 4
- WAN Ports
- 1
- Management
- Web UI
Potential Threats
20 Known CVEs
Default IP
192.168.1.1
Default admin panel address for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6400
Default Credentials — Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6400
Known CVE Vulnerabilities (20)
Netgear EX6120 v1.0.0.68, Netgear EX6100 v1.0.2.28, and Netgear EX3700 v1.0.0.96 are vulnerable to command injection in operating_mode.cgi via the ap_...
Netgear EX6120 v1.0.0.68 is vulnerable to Command Injection in genie_fix2.cgi via the wan_dns1_pri parameter.
Netgear XR1000 v1.0.0.64 is vulnerable to command injection in usb_remote_smb_conf.cgi via the share_name parameter.
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that was caused by a command that read files...
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6400v2 1.0.4.106_10.0.80 routers....
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6400 and R6700 firmware version 1...
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR Orbi 2.5.1.16 routers. Authenticat...
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Reader 10.0.1.35811. User interaction is requi...
NETGEAR JGS516PE devices before 2.6.0.43 are affected by lack of access control at the function level.
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by stored XSS. This affects EX7000 before 1.0.1.78, R6250 before 1.0.4.34, R6400 before 1.0.1.46, R6400v2 before...
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FAQ
The most common default credentials for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6400 are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.
The default username for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6400 is typically "admin". The full list of default credentials including username, password, access type and port is shown in the table on this page.
Log in to the admin panel using the default credentials listed above. Navigate to Administration → Password or System → Account settings. Enter the current password and set a new strong password. Save the changes.
Locate the Reset button (usually a small pinhole on the back/bottom of the device). Hold it for 10-30 seconds while powered on until the LEDs flash. The device will reboot with default settings.
No. Default credentials are publicly known and frequently exploited by automated scanners. Change the admin password immediately after first login.
The default admin login address for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6400 is shown in the "Default IP" field above. Most routers use 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Open a browser on a device connected to the router and navigate to that IP.
Log in to the router admin panel at the default IP address. Go to Wireless or Wi-Fi settings. Find the WPA2/WPA3 passphrase field and update it. Save and reconnect your devices.
Change the default admin password and Wi-Fi password immediately. Disable WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) — it is vulnerable to brute-force attacks. Enable WPA3 encryption if supported. Turn off remote management unless needed. Keep firmware updated.
Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6400 has 20 known CVE vulnerabilities documented in our database. The full list with severity ratings is shown on this page. Apply the latest firmware update from the manufacturer to address known issues.
