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... router 93 Change the admin password 94 Enable admin password recovery 94 Recover the admin password 95 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 96 Display the statistics of the Internet port 97 Check the Internet connection status 98 View and manage logs of router activity 99 View devices currently on the network 100 Monitor Internet traffic 100 Manage the router configuration file 102 Back up the settings 102 Erase the settings 102 Restore the settings 103 Connect to your router with Anywhere Access 104 Turn off the router LEDs...
... router 93 Change the admin password 94 Enable admin password recovery 94 Recover the admin password 95 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 96 Display the statistics of the Internet port 97 Check the Internet connection status 98 View and manage logs of router activity 99 View devices currently on the network 100 Monitor Internet traffic 100 Manage the router configuration file 102 Back up the settings 102 Erase the settings 102 Restore the settings 103 Connect to your router with Anywhere Access 104 Turn off the router LEDs...
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... Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device 130 Install OpenVPN software on an Android device 130 Use a VPN tunnel on your Windows computer 131 Use VPN to access the router's USB device and media 133 Use VPN to access your Internet service at home 133 Set up VPN client Internet access in the router 134 Block VPN client Internet access in the router 134 Use a VPN tunnel to access your Internet service at home....135 Chapter 11 Manage port forwarding and port triggering Manage port forwarding to a local server 138 Set up port forwarding to a local server 138 Add a custom port forwarding...
... Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device 130 Install OpenVPN software on an Android device 130 Use a VPN tunnel on your Windows computer 131 Use VPN to access the router's USB device and media 133 Use VPN to access your Internet service at home 133 Set up VPN client Internet access in the router 134 Block VPN client Internet access in the router 134 Use a VPN tunnel to access your Internet service at home....135 Chapter 11 Manage port forwarding and port triggering Manage port forwarding to a local server 138 Set up port forwarding to a local server 138 Add a custom port forwarding...
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... Power LED is off or blinking 149 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off 149 WiFi LED is off 149 You cannot log in to the router 150 You cannot access the Internet 151 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 152 Changes are not saved 153 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 153 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility 154 Test the LAN path to your router 154 Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device 155 Chapter 13 Supplemental Information Factory Settings 157 Technical Specifications...
... Power LED is off or blinking 149 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off 149 WiFi LED is off 149 You cannot log in to the router 150 You cannot access the Internet 151 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 152 Changes are not saved 153 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 153 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility 154 Test the LAN path to your router 154 Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device 155 Chapter 13 Supplemental Information Factory Settings 157 Technical Specifications...
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...port to an Internet modem such as a cable modem or DSL modem. 3. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to connect USB storage device. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. When the router finishes resetting its factory default settings. DC power connector. Router label Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Ethernet ports 1-4. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the router. 5. Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. Figure 3. Internet port. Reset...
...port to an Internet modem such as a cable modem or DSL modem. 3. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to connect USB storage device. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. When the router finishes resetting its factory default settings. DC power connector. Router label Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Ethernet ports 1-4. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the router. 5. Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. Figure 3. Internet port. Reset...
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... your router manually. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your Internet service. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the network and 18 access the router User Manual It is on your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Your router is preset with an Ethernet cable), you need to log in to your router can use a web browser to view or change its instructions for WiFi access. The free NETGEAR account that you this login information, contact your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button...
... your router manually. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your Internet service. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the network and 18 access the router User Manual It is on your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Your router is preset with an Ethernet cable), you need to log in to your router can use a web browser to view or change its instructions for WiFi access. The free NETGEAR account that you this login information, contact your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button...
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... previous router's WiFi network to install your router's WiFi network before the setup, you logged in to the router web interface is set to the router network. 2. Follow the instructions that you finish setting it up with the language that display in the app to download the app. The user name is admin. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Note: Your router is not connected to the network and 21 access the router User Manual Enter the router admin user name and password. Connect to the Internet until...
... previous router's WiFi network to install your router's WiFi network before the setup, you logged in to the router web interface is set to the router network. 2. Follow the instructions that you finish setting it up with the language that display in the app to download the app. The user name is admin. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Note: Your router is not connected to the network and 21 access the router User Manual Enter the router admin user name and password. Connect to the Internet until...
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.... 6. (Optional) In the DHCP User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name. Specify Your Internet Settings 35 User Manual The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is admin. A login window opens. 3. The page adjusts. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 11. This field shows the IPv6 address that you a specific host name, enter it here. Use auto config for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. If no address is acquired, the...
.... 6. (Optional) In the DHCP User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name. Specify Your Internet Settings 35 User Manual The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is admin. A login window opens. 3. The page adjusts. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 11. This field shows the IPv6 address that you a specific host name, enter it here. Use auto config for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. If no address is acquired, the...
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... 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 a port group or VLAN tag group • Manage custom static routes • Enable or disable implicit beamforming • Enable or disable MU-MIMO • Enable or disable AX WiFi • Enable bridge mode 51 This chapter contains the following sections: • View...
... 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 a port group or VLAN tag group • Manage custom static routes • Enable or disable implicit beamforming • Enable or disable MU-MIMO • Enable or disable AX WiFi • Enable bridge mode 51 This chapter contains the following sections: • View...
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... . • MTU Size (in special circumstances. • Default DMZ Server. Select this feature, you logged in from the Internet. This feature allows your LAN against denial of service attacks such as a diagnostic tool or for PPPoE connections. Manage Network Settings 52 User Manual The user name is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for a specific reason. • Disable IGMP Proxying. View or change the WAN settings: 1. Use this check box to disable it makes the firewall security less...
... . • MTU Size (in special circumstances. • Default DMZ Server. Select this feature, you logged in from the Internet. This feature allows your LAN against denial of service attacks such as a diagnostic tool or for PPPoE connections. Manage Network Settings 52 User Manual The user name is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for a specific reason. • Disable IGMP Proxying. View or change the WAN settings: 1. Use this check box to disable it makes the firewall security less...
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...://www.routerlogin.net. Manage Network Settings 56 User Manual These addresses must be part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router • RIP-2. Your settings are disconnected when this change takes effect. 9. To specify the pool of IP addresses that you can save part of the same IP address subnet as DHCP Server check box is selected. The user name and password are case-sensitive...
...://www.routerlogin.net. Manage Network Settings 56 User Manual These addresses must be part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router • RIP-2. Your settings are disconnected when this change takes effect. 9. To specify the pool of IP addresses that you can save part of the same IP address subnet as DHCP Server check box is selected. The user name and password are case-sensitive...
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... Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. The Router's PIN field displays the fixed PIN that is selected. We recommend that you can manually enable the PIN function by using the router's PIN through WPS. 5. (Optional) Select or clear the Enable Router's PIN check box. Set up the router as another device through WPS. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Manage Network Settings 71 User Manual The password is admin. The user name and password are saved. Launch a web browser from another router...
... Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. The Router's PIN field displays the fixed PIN that is selected. We recommend that you can manually enable the PIN function by using the router's PIN through WPS. 5. (Optional) Select or clear the Enable Router's PIN check box. Set up the router as another device through WPS. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Manage Network Settings 71 User Manual The password is admin. The user name and password are saved. Launch a web browser from another router...
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... instruction. Launch a web browser from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are connected to the router's Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your ISP provides instructions for how to set up a bridge for the device to connect to the ISP's network directly, you logged in. A bridge with a port group prevents packets that are sent between the device and the router's Internet port or add new VLAN...
... instruction. Launch a web browser from being processed through the router's network address translation (NAT) service. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are connected to the router's Ethernet LAN port or WiFi network include an IPTV device, your ISP provides instructions for how to set up a bridge for the device to connect to the ISP's network directly, you logged in. A bridge with a port group prevents packets that are sent between the device and the router's Internet port or add new VLAN...
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... in minutes. Type the advertisement period in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. The default period is accessing the router and which should be fine for most home networks. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that you notice that control points receive current device status at the expense of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. Wi...
... in minutes. Type the advertisement period in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. The default period is accessing the router and which should be fine for most home networks. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that you notice that control points receive current device status at the expense of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. Wi...
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Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. The user name is reached. • Download only. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is admin. Manage Your Router 101 User Manual The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic. • Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in . In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router should issue a warning message before...
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. The user name is reached. • Download only. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is admin. Manage Your Router 101 User Manual The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic. • Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in . In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router should issue a warning message before...
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... router admin user name and password. The user name is connected to factory default settings. Restore the settings To restore configuration settings that is complete, the router restarts. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Click the Erase button. Do not turn off the router. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the Restore button. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you logged in . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. A login window...
... router admin user name and password. The user name is connected to factory default settings. Restore the settings To restore configuration settings that is complete, the router restarts. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Click the Erase button. Do not turn off the router. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the Restore button. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you logged in . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. A login window...
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... access point mode or bridge mode and you do not know the IP address that is enabled. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made to the router settings or you move the router to a different network), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the router to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN...
... access point mode or bridge mode and you do not know the IP address that is enabled. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made to the router settings or you move the router to a different network), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the router to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN...
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.... 2. Click the Apply button. Set up your FTP server, you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it is available to Access USB 120 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual By default, the USB storage device is ready for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. In the Read Access menu, select admin. 10. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 8. If your local area network (LAN). 5. Set up a new Dynamic...
.... 2. Click the Apply button. Set up your FTP server, you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it is available to Access USB 120 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual By default, the USB storage device is ready for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. In the Read Access menu, select admin. 10. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 8. If your local area network (LAN). 5. Set up a new Dynamic...
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... log in to Access Your Network 125 User Manual To use a DDNS service, register for an account with your router. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your Internet account, the VPN can use a VPN connection. To specify the VPN service: 1. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The VPN page displays. 5. VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to the router network. 2. The router supports these settings...
... log in to Access Your Network 125 User Manual To use a DDNS service, register for an account with your router. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your Internet account, the VPN can use a VPN connection. To specify the VPN service: 1. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The VPN page displays. 5. VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to the router network. 2. The router supports these settings...
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... that the Ethernet cable connections are using the power adapter that a hardware problem exists. Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off If the Internet LED or Ethernet LAN port LEDs do not light when an Ethernet connection is made, check the following : • Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your router and securely connected to the connected modem or computer. • Be sure that was supplied with the modem. If the error persists, it is turned on the router. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Power LED is interrupted...
... that the Ethernet cable connections are using the power adapter that a hardware problem exists. Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off If the Internet LED or Ethernet LAN port LEDs do not light when an Ethernet connection is made, check the following : • Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your router and securely connected to the connected modem or computer. • Be sure that was supplied with the modem. If the error persists, it is turned on the router. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Power LED is interrupted...
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... router is in access point mode or bridge mode and you are available online free of 169.254.x.x. Such an autogenerated IP address is in the range of charge.) If you can detect the IP address, you don't need to reset the router to factory default settings. • If you do not know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to set up your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. The user...
... router is in access point mode or bridge mode and you are available online free of 169.254.x.x. Such an autogenerated IP address is in the range of charge.) If you can detect the IP address, you don't need to reset the router to factory default settings. • If you do not know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to set up your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. The user...