Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6700
- The Netgear Nighthawk R6700 is a high-performance router that provides fast and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity for your home or small business.
Specifications
- CPU
- 1 GHz dual-core
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
- QoS
- Yes
- RAM
- 256 MB
- USB
- 1x USB 3.0
- WAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bands
- Dual-band
- Flash
- 128 MB
- Ports
- 5x RJ45
- Antenna
- External
- MU-MIMO
- No
- Antennas
- 3
- Firewall
- Yes
- LAN Ports
- 4x GE
- WAN Ports
- 1x GE
- Management
- Web
Potential Threats
23 Known CVEs
Default IP
192.168.1.1
Default admin panel address for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6700
Default Credentials — Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6700
| Username | Password | Access Type | Protocol | Port | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| web | HTTP | 80 |
Known CVE Vulnerabilities (23)
A vulnerability exists in the SAML connector of the github.com/dexidp/dex library used to process SAML Signature Validation. This flaw allows an attac...
A flaw was found in ceph-dashboard. The JSON Web Token (JWT) used for user authentication is stored by the frontend application in the browser’s local...
A flaw was found in samba. Spaces used in a string around a domain name (DN), while supposed to be ignored, can cause invalid DN strings with spaces t...
A flaw was found in keycloak in versions prior to 13.0.0. The client registration endpoint allows fetching information about PUBLIC clients (like clie...
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...
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922. User interaction is re...
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922. User interacti...
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Foxit Studio Photo 3.6.6.922. User interacti...
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of NEC ESMPRO Manager 6.42. Authentication is n...
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FAQ
The most common default credentials for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6700 are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.
The default username for Netgear Netgear Nighthawk R6700 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 R6700 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 R6700 has 23 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.
