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...app again. • If you're still unable to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. Reconnect your router to your modem, and try installing with the installation,... try one of the following: • Turn off your modem and router and disconnect them. For more information, visit netgear.com/routerhelp. You can access this device, you do not agree, return the device to get your return period. See the regulatory compliance ...
...app again. • If you're still unable to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. Reconnect your router to your modem, and try installing with the installation,... try one of the following: • Turn off your modem and router and disconnect them. For more information, visit netgear.com/routerhelp. You can access this device, you do not agree, return the device to get your return period. See the regulatory compliance ...
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User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Model RAX50 August 2020 202-12030-03 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Model RAX50 August 2020 202-12030-03 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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... Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 21 Change the language 22 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 24 Manually set up the Internet connection 24 Specify an Internet connection without a login 24 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 26 Specify IPv6 Internet connections...
... Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 21 Change the language 22 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 24 Manually set up the Internet connection 24 Specify an Internet connection without a login 24 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 26 Specify IPv6 Internet connections...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Edit a static route 79 Delete a static route 80 Enable ...to optimize Internet traffic management........86 Enable Dynamic QoS 86 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update...........87 Manually update the dynamic QoS database 87 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........88 Wi-Fi Multimedia ...Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 93 Check for new firmware and update the router 93 Manually upload firmware to the router 94 Change the admin password 95 Enable admin password recovery 95 Recover the ...
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Edit a static route 79 Delete a static route 80 Enable ...to optimize Internet traffic management........86 Enable Dynamic QoS 86 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update...........87 Manually update the dynamic QoS database 87 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........88 Wi-Fi Multimedia ...Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 93 Check for new firmware and update the router 93 Manually upload firmware to the router 94 Change the admin password 95 Enable admin password recovery 95 Recover the ...
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1 Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack your router • Top panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel • Router label • Attach and position the antennas • Position your router • Wall-Mount Your Router • Cable your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 8
1 Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack your router • Top panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel • Router label • Attach and position the antennas • Position your router • Wall-Mount Your Router • Cable your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 8
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, four antennas, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents Hardware Setup 9 User Manual Figure 1.
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, four antennas, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents Hardware Setup 9 User Manual Figure 1.
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Top view Table 1. No Ethernet cable is ready. • Blinking white. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Top panel LEDs and buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the top panel of the router. LED descriptions LED ...and Button Power LED Description • Solid white. The router is connected between the router and the modem. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual The router is not ready, firmware is ready. • Blinking white. The Internet connection is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Off. Figure...
Top view Table 1. No Ethernet cable is ready. • Blinking white. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Top panel LEDs and buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the top panel of the router. LED descriptions LED ...and Button Power LED Description • Solid white. The router is connected between the router and the modem. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual The router is not ready, firmware is ready. • Blinking white. The Internet connection is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Off. Figure...
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... network. If this LED is off . A USB device is connected and is sending or receiving traffic at 1 Gbps. • Solid amber. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual The router detected a 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps link with a powered-on and off , the WiFi radios are on device. • Blinking amber. The port...
... network. If this LED is off . A USB device is connected and is sending or receiving traffic at 1 Gbps. • Solid amber. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual The router detected a 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps link with a powered-on and off , the WiFi radios are on device. • Blinking amber. The port...
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... or DSL modem. 5. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to connect USB storage device. 3. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Rear panel The following components: 1. If the Reset button is pressed for at least 10 seconds and the Power LED blinks, the...
... or DSL modem. 5. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to connect USB storage device. 3. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Rear panel The following components: 1. If the Reset button is pressed for at least 10 seconds and the Power LED blinks, the...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. Figure 4. Figure 5. After you install your router, attach the antennas to the router. Attach and position the antennas Hardware Setup 13 User Manual The antennas must be attached...
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. Figure 4. Figure 5. After you install your router, attach the antennas to the router. Attach and position the antennas Hardware Setup 13 User Manual The antennas must be attached...
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Computers - Brick - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can limit the range. • Other WiFi access points in an elevated location, minimizing the ... range extenders, and any other devices that the router is within line of sight to the following factors might affect your router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi devices. • Make sure that...
Computers - Brick - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can limit the range. • Other WiFi access points in an elevated location, minimizing the ... range extenders, and any other devices that the router is within line of sight to the following factors might affect your router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi devices. • Make sure that...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Wall-Mount Your Router You can wall-mount your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Figure 6. Drill holes in the holes. 3. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. 2. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 inch (0.5 cm) of your router: 1. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of each screw exposed. 4. Bottom of the router To wall-mount your router.
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Wall-Mount Your Router You can wall-mount your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Figure 6. Drill holes in the holes. 3. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. 2. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 inch (0.5 cm) of your router: 1. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of each screw exposed. 4. Bottom of the router To wall-mount your router.
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...adapter to the yellow Internet port on the router. The router's Power LED lights solid white when the router is ready. Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Figure 7. Cable your router To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem, remove and reinsert the backup battery if it to the yellow Internet ...port on the router. 3. Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect your main Ethernet cable to a modem. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Cable your router Power on your router and connect it uses one, and then plug the modem back in. 2. Press the Power On...
...adapter to the yellow Internet port on the router. The router's Power LED lights solid white when the router is ready. Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Figure 7. Cable your router To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem, remove and reinsert the backup battery if it to the yellow Internet ...port on the router. 3. Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect your main Ethernet cable to a modem. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Cable your router Power on your router and connect it uses one, and then plug the modem back in. 2. Press the Power On...
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... the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. Your device connects to use WPS to connect to the network and 18 access the router User Manual To use a static IP address, change the settings so that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is on the router label. 3. Connect to... the WiFi network: 1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect to the local area network (LAN). Make sure that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP...
... the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. Your device connects to use WPS to connect to the network and 18 access the router User Manual To use a static IP address, change the settings so that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is on the router label. 3. Connect to... the WiFi network: 1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect to the local area network (LAN). Make sure that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 4. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the network and 19 access the router User Manual When you in to your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network are associated with an Ethernet cable), you ... or change its instructions for WiFi access. Before you start the setup process, get your Internet service. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. It is preset with the admin user name when you can use a web browser to the network (either with WiFi or with the...
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router 4. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the network and 19 access the router User Manual When you in to your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network are associated with an Ethernet cable), you ... or change its instructions for WiFi access. Before you start the setup process, get your Internet service. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. It is preset with the admin user name when you can use a web browser to the network (either with WiFi or with the...
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... it. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Internet. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to the Internet. 5. To automatically set up your router: • The...or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; When you start the installation process. 4. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to...for your browser to the network and 20 access the router User Manual
... it. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Internet. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to the Internet. 5. To automatically set up your router: • The...or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; When you start the installation process. 4. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to...for your browser to the network and 20 access the router User Manual
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...AX5400 WiFi Router • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in to the router When you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. If the router does not connect to the network and 21 access the router User Manual... updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to verify that you first connect to the router: 1. Review your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Read You cannot access the Internet on page 154. c. If problems persist, register your settings. Note: You can easily install...
...AX5400 WiFi Router • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in to the router When you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. If the router does not connect to the network and 21 access the router User Manual... updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to verify that you first connect to the router: 1. Review your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Read You cannot access the Internet on page 154. c. If problems persist, register your settings. Note: You can easily install...
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...A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are on the router label. When prompted, click the OK button to Auto. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router To install your mobile device. 4. On your router's WiFi network. Your router's WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (WiFi password)...2. Change the language By default, the language that displays when you can scan the QR code to the network and 22 access the router User Manual Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. Launch the Nighthawk app on the app to install your router and connect to your mobile device, ...
...A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are on the router label. When prompted, click the OK button to Auto. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router To install your mobile device. 4. On your router's WiFi network. Your router's WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (WiFi password)...2. Change the language By default, the language that displays when you can scan the QR code to the network and 22 access the router User Manual Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. Launch the Nighthawk app on the app to install your router and connect to your mobile device, ...
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3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Specify IPv6 Internet connections • Manage the MTU size 23 You can also customize and manually specify your router to allow your Internet settings.
3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Specify IPv6 Internet connections • Manage the MTU size 23 You can also customize and manually specify your router to allow your Internet settings.
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...specified the first time that display the first time you are case-sensitive. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Enter http://www.routerlogin....is connected to the router network. 2. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select the Yes radio button. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual The Setup Wizard is admin. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. The Setup Wizard searches your...
...specified the first time that display the first time you are case-sensitive. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. Enter http://www.routerlogin....is connected to the router network. 2. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select the Yes radio button. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual The Setup Wizard is admin. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. The Setup Wizard searches your...