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...router 88 Manually upload firmware to the router 89 Change the admin password 90 Enable admin password recovery 90 Recover the admin password 91 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 92 Display the statistics of the Internet port 93 Check the Internet connection status 94 View and manage logs of router activity 95 View devices currently on the network 96 Monitor Internet traffic 96 Manage the router configuration file 98 Back up the settings 98 Erase the settings 98 Restore the settings 99 Remote access 100 Set up remote management 100 Use remote...
...router 88 Manually upload firmware to the router 89 Change the admin password 90 Enable admin password recovery 90 Recover the admin password 91 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 92 Display the statistics of the Internet port 93 Check the Internet connection status 94 View and manage logs of router activity 95 View devices currently on the network 96 Monitor Internet traffic 96 Manage the router configuration file 98 Back up the settings 98 Erase the settings 98 Restore the settings 99 Remote access 100 Set up remote management 100 Use remote...
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AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Map a USB device to a Windows network drive 107 Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac...108 Enable FTP access within your network 109 View network folders on a storage device 109 Add a network folder on a USB storage device 110 Edit a network folder on a USB storage device 111 Safely remove a USB storage device 112 Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet Set up and manage Dynamic DNS 115 Set up FTP access through the Internet 115...
AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Map a USB device to a Windows network drive 107 Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac...108 Enable FTP access within your network 109 View network folders on a storage device 109 Add a network folder on a USB storage device 110 Edit a network folder on a USB storage device 111 Safely remove a USB storage device 112 Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet Set up and manage Dynamic DNS 115 Set up FTP access through the Internet 115...
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AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Add a Port Triggering Service 139 Enable Port Triggering 140 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering 140 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Quick tips 143 Sequence to restart your network 143 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...143 Check the WiFi settings 143 Check the network settings 143 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 144 Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on........144 Power LED is off 144 Power LED stays amber or the other LEDs don't turn on.......144 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off 145...
AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Add a Port Triggering Service 139 Enable Port Triggering 140 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering 140 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Quick tips 143 Sequence to restart your network 143 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...143 Check the WiFi settings 143 Check the network settings 143 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 144 Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on........144 Power LED is off 144 Power LED stays amber or the other LEDs don't turn on.......144 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off 145...
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... the router: • ISP login. Several types of logins serve different purposes. Use a web browser to access the router When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you in to access the router and set up your Internet service. If you need to log in to your router manually. The free NETGEAR account that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you start the setup process, get your Internet service. Your router is preset with the admin user...
... the router: • ISP login. Several types of logins serve different purposes. Use a web browser to access the router When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you in to access the router and set up your Internet service. If you need to log in to your router manually. The free NETGEAR account that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you start the setup process, get your Internet service. Your router is preset with the admin user...
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...router as a WiFi access point • Set up a default DMZ server • Change the Router's Device Name • Change the LAN TCP/IP settings • Specify the IP addresses that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change the WAN settings • Set up a bridge for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the router's network settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • View or change its network settings. 5 Manage Network Settings The router comes ready for a port group or VLAN tag group • Manage custom static...
...router as a WiFi access point • Set up a default DMZ server • Change the Router's Device Name • Change the LAN TCP/IP settings • Specify the IP addresses that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change the WAN settings • Set up a bridge for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the router's network settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • View or change its network settings. 5 Manage Network Settings The router comes ready for a port group or VLAN tag group • Manage custom static...
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.... Manage Network Settings 52 User Manual DoS protection protects your router to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in special circumstances. • Default DMZ Server. Secured NAT protects computers on Internet Port. View or change the WAN settings: 1. The user name and password are playing online games or videoconferencing, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to work. • Disable IGMP Proxying. Select this feature, you are case-sensitive. A login window opens. 3. The user name is connected to Ping on...
.... Manage Network Settings 52 User Manual DoS protection protects your router to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in special circumstances. • Default DMZ Server. Secured NAT protects computers on Internet Port. View or change the WAN settings: 1. The user name and password are playing online games or videoconferencing, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to work. • Disable IGMP Proxying. Select this feature, you are case-sensitive. A login window opens. 3. The user name is connected to Ping on...
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... password is connected to the main WiFi network. NETGEAR_Guest • 5 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you configure the WiFi mode for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box. • Enable SSID Broadcast. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. For example, if you logged in. To set up a guest network: 1. Manage Network Settings 66 User Manual Enter the router admin user name and password. By default, the router...
... password is connected to the main WiFi network. NETGEAR_Guest • 5 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you configure the WiFi mode for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box. • Enable SSID Broadcast. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. For example, if you logged in. To set up a guest network: 1. Manage Network Settings 66 User Manual Enter the router admin user name and password. By default, the router...
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... the first time that you logged in. Set up the router as a WiFi access point You can manually enable the PIN function by using the router's PIN through WPS. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to run as an access point (AP) on the other router. 2. A login window opens. 4. The password is selected. The user name and password are saved. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. Click the Apply button. Your settings are case-sensitive. Launch a web browser...
... the first time that you logged in. Set up the router as a WiFi access point You can manually enable the PIN function by using the router's PIN through WPS. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to run as an access point (AP) on the other router. 2. A login window opens. 4. The password is selected. The user name and password are saved. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. Click the Apply button. Your settings are case-sensitive. Launch a web browser...
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... an IP address setting: • Get dynamically from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. The IP address of the router changes, and you can also turn off the WiFi radio on the other router on what your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for the device to connect to the ISP's network directly, you are connected to the router's Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your ISP provides instructions for WiFi client access. 8. Manage Network Settings 71 User Manual
... an IP address setting: • Get dynamically from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. The IP address of the router changes, and you can also turn off the WiFi radio on the other router on what your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for the device to connect to the ISP's network directly, you are connected to the router's Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your ISP provides instructions for WiFi client access. 8. Manage Network Settings 71 User Manual
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...VLAN tags to set up a bridge for the router's Internet interface. The password is admin. Select the By bridge group radio button. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge group check box. Click the Apply button. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router To configure a port group and enable the bridge: 1. A bridge with a VLAN tag group prevents Manage Network Settings 72 User Manual Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group for a VLAN tag group If the devices that corresponds to the router's WiFi network to the router network. 2. The user name and password are connected to the router's Ethernet LAN ports or WiFi...
...VLAN tags to set up a bridge for the router's Internet interface. The password is admin. Select the By bridge group radio button. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge group check box. Click the Apply button. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router To configure a port group and enable the bridge: 1. A bridge with a VLAN tag group prevents Manage Network Settings 72 User Manual Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group for a VLAN tag group If the devices that corresponds to the router's WiFi network to the router network. 2. The user name and password are connected to the router's Ethernet LAN ports or WiFi...
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... device is connected. • If your device is connected to your router's WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your LAN is 192.168.1.100. • Your company's network address is 134.177.0.0. The ISP forwards your local network for connecting to deny the request. Manage Network Settings 75 User Manual Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge group check box. The page expands. 7. As an example of when a static route...
... device is connected. • If your device is connected to your router's WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your LAN is 192.168.1.100. • Your company's network address is 134.177.0.0. The ISP forwards your local network for connecting to deny the request. Manage Network Settings 75 User Manual Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge group check box. The page expands. 7. As an example of when a static route...
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..., which ports (internal and external) that device opened. The default value for the router. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of the device status but can range from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. By default, this value. 8. Longer durations can compromise the freshness of each IP address. 9. Type the advertisement period in minutes. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router The user name...
..., which ports (internal and external) that device opened. The default value for the router. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of the device status but can range from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. By default, this value. 8. Longer durations can compromise the freshness of each IP address. 9. Type the advertisement period in minutes. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router The user name...
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...the router firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password recovery • Recover the admin password • View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings • Display the statistics of the Internet port • Check the Internet connection status • View and manage logs of router activity • View devices currently on the network • Monitor Internet traffic • Manage the router configuration file • Remote access • Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app • Turn off the router LEDs • Set...
...the router firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password recovery • Recover the admin password • View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings • Display the statistics of the Internet port • Check the Internet connection status • View and manage logs of router activity • View devices currently on the network • Monitor Internet traffic • Manage the router configuration file • Remote access • Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app • Turn off the router LEDs • Set...
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... a specific time and date. Manage Your Router 97 User Manual Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The restriction is connected to both incoming and outgoing traffic. • Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you logged in the Monthly limit field. 7. The restriction is issued. By default, the...
... a specific time and date. Manage Your Router 97 User Manual Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The restriction is connected to both incoming and outgoing traffic. • Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you logged in the Monthly limit field. 7. The restriction is issued. By default, the...
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... you configured in access point mode or bridge mode and you do not know the IP address that you made to the router settings or you move the router to a different network), you reset the router to factory default settings. Your settings are available online free of the router, locate the Reset button. 2. To reset the router to factory default settings. After you might want to erase the configuration and reset the router to factory default settings: 1. When the reset is enabled. Select your time...
... you configured in access point mode or bridge mode and you do not know the IP address that you made to the router settings or you move the router to a different network), you reset the router to factory default settings. Your settings are available online free of the router, locate the Reset button. 2. To reset the router to factory default settings. After you might want to erase the configuration and reset the router to factory default settings: 1. When the reset is enabled. Select your time...
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... reset. A login window opens. 3. This process takes about two minutes. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Click the Erase button. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. For example, if you configured in . The user name and password are connected to factory default settings. For example, do not interrupt the reset. Manage Your Router 104 User Manual...
... reset. A login window opens. 3. This process takes about two minutes. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Click the Erase button. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. For example, if you configured in . The user name and password are connected to factory default settings. For example, do not interrupt the reset. Manage Your Router 104 User Manual...
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... use the power supply when you must use DDNS with a VPN tunnel for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. Get your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it might not be secure. You must use FTP: 1. Click the Apply button. If your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. Your settings are saved. By default, the USB storage device is working. Set up FTP access through Dynamic DNS. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router 8. Set up your personal FTP server To set...
... use the power supply when you must use DDNS with a VPN tunnel for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. Get your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it might not be secure. You must use FTP: 1. Click the Apply button. If your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. Your settings are saved. By default, the USB storage device is working. Set up FTP access through Dynamic DNS. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router 8. Set up your personal FTP server To set...
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... the service type and port, we recommend that you logged in. This type of VPN access is the gateway. VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with a host name (sometimes called a client-to-gateway tunnel. Enter the router user name and password. To use the VPN feature, you must install and run VPN client software on the computer. A login window opens. 3. The password is admin. Specify VPN Service in the Router You must specify the VPN service settings in to the router and enable VPN, and...
... the service type and port, we recommend that you logged in. This type of VPN access is the gateway. VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with a host name (sometimes called a client-to-gateway tunnel. Enter the router user name and password. To use the VPN feature, you must install and run VPN client software on the computer. A login window opens. 3. The password is admin. Specify VPN Service in the Router You must specify the VPN service settings in to the router and enable VPN, and...
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... WiFi radios are using the correct cable. When you are off If the Internet LED or Ethernet LAN port LEDs do not light when an Ethernet connection is likely that was supplied with the firmware. Troubleshooting 145 User Manual Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, check the WiFi connection between the computer or mobile device and the router. This can be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. If the Power LED continues to a modem, use the cable that a hardware problem...
... WiFi radios are using the correct cable. When you are off If the Internet LED or Ethernet LAN port LEDs do not light when an Ethernet connection is likely that was supplied with the firmware. Troubleshooting 145 User Manual Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, check the WiFi connection between the computer or mobile device and the router. This can be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. If the Power LED continues to a modem, use the cable that a hardware problem...
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....168.1.1. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. Unless your ISP provides a fixed IP address, your router requests an IP address from the computer or mobile device to factory default settings. • If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, the IP address of 169.254.x.x. Troubleshooting 146 User Manual This sets the router's IP address to factory defaults. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router • Make sure that you are using the router web interface. If...
....168.1.1. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. Unless your ISP provides a fixed IP address, your router requests an IP address from the computer or mobile device to factory default settings. • If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, the IP address of 169.254.x.x. Troubleshooting 146 User Manual This sets the router's IP address to factory defaults. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router • Make sure that you are using the router web interface. If...