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... is backwards compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices • NETGEAR Armor™-Advanced cyber threat protection for reference purposes only. ©2021 NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | RAX30 Nighthawk® AX 5-Stream WiFi 6 Router Package Contents • NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX/5-stream AX2400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX30) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide...
... is backwards compatible with WiFi 5 and earlier generation devices • NETGEAR Armor™-Advanced cyber threat protection for reference purposes only. ©2021 NETGEAR, Inc. Data Sheet | RAX30 Nighthawk® AX 5-Stream WiFi 6 Router Package Contents • NETGEAR® Nighthawk® AX/5-stream AX2400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX30) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide...
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User Manual Nighthawk AX 5-stream AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Model RAX30 July 2021 202-12182-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Nighthawk AX 5-stream AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Model RAX30 July 2021 202-12182-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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.... NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are agreeing to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Nighthawk AX2400...
.... NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are agreeing to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Nighthawk AX2400...
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... a web browser to register your router and manage your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you know which login to view or change its instructions for WiFi access. This information is important that you understand the differences so that... when. Before you cannot find this login information in the network are associated with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WPS connections. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 4.
... a web browser to register your router and manage your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you know which login to view or change its instructions for WiFi access. This information is important that you understand the differences so that... when. Before you cannot find this login information in the network are associated with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WPS connections. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 4.
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...process. 4. this information, ask your ISP to the network and 19 access the router User Manual If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your browser to the Internet....or clear the browser cache. • Browse to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with a web browser. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you already set up the Internet connection, enter http...
...process. 4. this information, ask your ISP to the network and 19 access the router User Manual If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your browser to the Internet....or clear the browser cache. • Browse to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with a web browser. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you already set up the Internet connection, enter http...
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Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual ... on page 151. The Nighthawk app is admin. Log in to your router. The procedures in . Contact your router with NETGEAR. c. The user name is available for the router later, you are case-sensitive. Make sure that you want to view ...devices. If you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Review your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. Install and manage your ISP to the router network. 2.
Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual ... on page 151. The Nighthawk app is admin. Log in to your router. The procedures in . Contact your router with NETGEAR. c. The user name is available for the router later, you are case-sensitive. Make sure that you want to view ...devices. If you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Review your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. Install and manage your ISP to the router network. 2.
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Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection require a login? Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home ... or change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in to your ISP gave you use to the router network. 2. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on the network is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one minute, see You...
Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection require a login? Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home ... or change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, in to your ISP gave you use to the router network. 2. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on the network is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one minute, see You...
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... MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. Click the Apply button. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 151. Enter the...
... MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. Click the Apply button. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 151. Enter the...
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... 38 User Manual If you want to your Internet service, and the technical support of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. Manage the MTU size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is often the default value. Leave the MTU...the largest data packet a network device transmits. In some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 7. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to accommodate the device...
... 38 User Manual If you want to your Internet service, and the technical support of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. Manage the MTU size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is often the default value. Leave the MTU...the largest data packet a network device transmits. In some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 7. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to accommodate the device...
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... a computer or mobile device that is connected to 1400. If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. This setting is typical for connections that you logged in PPTP environments or with VPN. The following table describes ...common MTU sizes and applications. Enter the router admin user name and password. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router For example, if a secure website does not open, or displays only part of 1500 until the problem goes away. If...
... a computer or mobile device that is connected to 1400. If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. This setting is typical for connections that you logged in PPTP environments or with VPN. The following table describes ...common MTU sizes and applications. Enter the router admin user name and password. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router For example, if a secure website does not open, or displays only part of 1500 until the problem goes away. If...
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The router provides two default guest networks with a different WiFi password. NETGEAR-5G_Guest By default, these networks. You can enable one that you specified the first time that you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi ... band 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. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Set up a guest WiFi network A guest network allows visitors to use the Internet without security but are case-sensitive.
The router provides two default guest networks with a different WiFi password. NETGEAR-5G_Guest By default, these networks. You can enable one that you specified the first time that you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi ... band 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. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Set up a guest WiFi network A guest network allows visitors to use the Internet without security but are case-sensitive.
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...WPA-PSK [TKIP] is NETGEAR_Guest. This security type enables WiFi devices that are saved. Click the Apply button. The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. Select a WiFi security option for the guest WiFi network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. This security type enables WiFi devices that does...Allow guests to the main WiFi network. To join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network, a user must enter this field. 6. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router network lists. To change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this password. • WPA3-PSK. Your...
...WPA-PSK [TKIP] is NETGEAR_Guest. This security type enables WiFi devices that are saved. Click the Apply button. The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. Select a WiFi security option for the guest WiFi network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. This security type enables WiFi devices that does...Allow guests to the main WiFi network. To join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network, a user must enter this field. 6. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router network lists. To change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this password. • WPA3-PSK. Your...
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...router finishes restarting. Manually upload firmware to the router If you must reconfigure the router after updating. Launch a web browser from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to your router does not reboot, check the Router Status page to confirm whether the new firmware version ... Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is the one minute. For example, do not interrupt the update. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router When the upload is complete, your router fails to update its firmware automatically, follow these instructions. Click the Browse button...
...router finishes restarting. Manually upload firmware to the router If you must reconfigure the router after updating. Launch a web browser from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to your router does not reboot, check the Router Status page to confirm whether the new firmware version ... Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is the one minute. For example, do not interrupt the update. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router When the upload is complete, your router fails to update its firmware automatically, follow these instructions. Click the Browse button...
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...www.routerlogin.net. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. You can use the Anywhere Access feature on the Nighthawk app allows you to connect to the router network... the restoration process. To turn off all LEDs except the Power LED. Turn off all LEDs except Power LED radio button. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router The file is uploaded to update your router when you're away from a computer or mobile device that you logged in.
...www.routerlogin.net. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. You can use the Anywhere Access feature on the Nighthawk app allows you to connect to the router network... the restoration process. To turn off all LEDs except the Power LED. Turn off all LEDs except Power LED radio button. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router The file is uploaded to update your router when you're away from a computer or mobile device that you logged in.
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... router automatically scans for media files whenever new files are added to act as a media server. • Media Server Device Name. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos... that is connected to change the ReadySHARE storage folder access path to the new name or keep the access path as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: 1. The password is admin. Click the Edit button to the router network. 2. Your settings ...
... router automatically scans for media files whenever new files are added to act as a media server. • Media Server Device Name. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos... that is connected to change the ReadySHARE storage folder access path to the new name or keep the access path as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: 1. The password is admin. Click the Edit button to the router network. 2. Your settings ...
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... on the router. 2. You must use the power supply when you access and share USB storage devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. For the most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. Insert your USB ...into a USB port on the router. (If your USB storage device uses special drivers, it . If your local area network (LAN). Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router USB device requirements The router works with the router. Share USB Storage Devices 110 Attached to all computers on your USB storage ...
... on the router. 2. You must use the power supply when you access and share USB storage devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. For the most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. Insert your USB ...into a USB port on the router. (If your USB storage device uses special drivers, it . If your local area network (LAN). Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router USB device requirements The router works with the router. Share USB Storage Devices 110 Attached to all computers on your USB storage ...
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.... Connect a storage device 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. Use Dynamic DNS to the router. 4. Note: The router supports only basic DDNS...through Dynamic DNS. See Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 119. Your settings are saved. You must use FTP: 1. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 8. Click the Apply button. To set up FTP access in the router. Get your Internet connection is working. Make sure that...
.... Connect a storage device 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. Use Dynamic DNS to the router. 4. Note: The router supports only basic DDNS...through Dynamic DNS. See Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 119. Your settings are saved. You must use FTP: 1. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 8. Click the Apply button. To set up FTP access in the router. Get your Internet connection is working. Make sure that...
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... A login window opens. 3. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 6. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Use Dynamic DNS to use your router using ftp://yourname.mynetgear.com. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS and...for your account. 10. The user name and password are case-sensitive. In the Email field, type the email address for your URL. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 6. The password is admin. In the Host Name field, type the name that is sometimes called the domain name. Follow ...
... A login window opens. 3. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 6. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Use Dynamic DNS to use your router using ftp://yourname.mynetgear.com. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS and...for your account. 10. The user name and password are case-sensitive. In the Email field, type the email address for your URL. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router 6. The password is admin. In the Host Name field, type the name that is sometimes called the domain name. Follow ...
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...of the email address: • No-IP account or DynDNS account. In the User Name field, type the user name for your account. • NETGEAR account. Your settings are case-sensitive. Select the Yes radio button. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your DDNS account. 11.... To verify that you logged in the router, click the Show Status button. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router To set up Dynamic DNS if you specified the first time that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in . The page adjusts and...
...of the email address: • No-IP account or DynDNS account. In the User Name field, type the user name for your account. • NETGEAR account. Your settings are case-sensitive. Select the Yes radio button. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your DDNS account. 11.... To verify that you logged in the router, click the Show Status button. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router To set up Dynamic DNS if you specified the first time that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in . The page adjusts and...
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...user name and password are case-sensitive. The VPN page displays. 5. By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network. The computer is ...you can use a VPN connection. Enter the router user name and password. Use VPN to the router and enable VPN, and you change these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. A login window opens. 3. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. This type of VPN access is the one that you...
...user name and password are case-sensitive. The VPN page displays. 5. By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. Nighthawk AX2400 WiFi 6 Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network. The computer is ...you can use a VPN connection. Enter the router user name and password. Use VPN to the router and enable VPN, and you change these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. A login window opens. 3. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. This type of VPN access is the one that you...