User Manual
Page 5
... update the router 93 Manually upload firmware to the router 94 Change the admin password 95 Enable admin password recovery 95 Recover the admin password 96 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 97 Display the statistics of the Internet port 98 Check the Internet connection status 99 View and manage logs of router activity 100 View devices currently on the network 101 Monitor Internet traffic 101 Manage the router configuration file 103 Back up the settings 103 Erase the settings 103 Restore the settings 104 Manage remote access 105 Set up remote...
... update the router 93 Manually upload firmware to the router 94 Change the admin password 95 Enable admin password recovery 95 Recover the admin password 96 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 97 Display the statistics of the Internet port 98 Check the Internet connection status 99 View and manage logs of router activity 100 View devices currently on the network 101 Monitor Internet traffic 101 Manage the router configuration file 103 Back up the settings 103 Erase the settings 103 Restore the settings 104 Manage remote access 105 Set up remote...
User Manual
Page 6
... Mac Computer 132 Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device 133 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 133 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 134 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media............136 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 136 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 137 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 137 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..138 Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server 141 Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server...
... Mac Computer 132 Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device 133 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 133 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 134 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media............136 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 136 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 137 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 137 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..138 Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server 141 Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server...
User Manual
Page 7
... Power LED is off or blinking 152 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off 152 WiFi LED is off 152 You cannot log in to the router 153 You cannot access the Internet 154 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 155 Changes are not saved 156 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 156 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility 157 Test the LAN path to your router 157 Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device 158 Chapter 13 Supplemental Information Factory Settings 160 Technical Specifications...
... Power LED is off or blinking 152 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off 152 WiFi LED is off 152 You cannot log in to the router 153 You cannot access the Internet 154 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 155 Changes are not saved 156 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 156 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility 157 Test the LAN path to your router 157 Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device 158 Chapter 13 Supplemental Information Factory Settings 160 Technical Specifications...
User Manual
Page 19
... software automatically checks to see if your Internet service. Use a web browser to access the router When you need to your router can connect to log in the network are associated with an Ethernet cable), you can create one. • Router login. Automatic Internet Setup You can use a web browser to the router with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WPS connections. Before you start the setup process, get your router automatically, or you can set up your router manually. Several types...
... software automatically checks to see if your Internet service. Use a web browser to access the router When you need to your router can connect to log in the network are associated with an Ethernet cable), you can create one. • Router login. Automatic Internet Setup You can use a web browser to the router with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WPS connections. Before you start the setup process, get your router automatically, or you can set up your router manually. Several types...
User Manual
Page 36
... IPv6 Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration: 1. Click the Apply button. A login window opens. 3. The router automatically detects the information in . Specify Your Internet Settings 36 User Manual The password is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. The page adjusts. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: • Secured. In secured mode, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. In open mode, the router...
... IPv6 Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration: 1. Click the Apply button. A login window opens. 3. The router automatically detects the information in . Specify Your Internet Settings 36 User Manual The password is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. The page adjusts. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: • Secured. In secured mode, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. In open mode, the router...
User Manual
Page 52
... WiFi mode • Change the Transmission Power Control • Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security • Set up a guest WiFi network • Enable or disable the WiFi radios • Set up a WiFi schedule • Specify WPS settings • Set up the 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...
... WiFi mode • Change the Transmission Power Control • Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security • Set up a guest WiFi network • Enable or disable the WiFi radios • Set up a WiFi schedule • Specify WPS settings • Set up the 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...
User Manual
Page 53
... Internet games, point-to create and accept a call through the router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router View or change the WAN settings You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to work well with the SIP ALG. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that it makes the firewall security less effective. • Respond to Ping on the LAN...
... Internet games, point-to create and accept a call through the router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router View or change the WAN settings You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to work well with the SIP ALG. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that it makes the firewall security less effective. • Respond to Ping on the LAN...
User Manual
Page 57
... router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router. Enter the router admin user name and password. A login window opens. 3. These addresses must be part of IP addresses that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is connected to the router network. 2. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. Click the Apply button. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. To specify the pool of the same IP address subnet as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If you logged...
... router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router. Enter the router admin user name and password. A login window opens. 3. These addresses must be part of IP addresses that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is connected to the router network. 2. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. Click the Apply button. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. To specify the pool of the same IP address subnet as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If you logged...
User Manual
Page 69
... the main WiFi network. Select a WiFi security option for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. • Allow guests to the router network. 2. Manage Network Settings 69 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that are connected to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that is connected to see each other and access my local network check box. • Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID...
... the main WiFi network. Select a WiFi security option for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. • Allow guests to the router network. 2. Manage Network Settings 69 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that are connected to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that is connected to see each other and access my local network check box. • Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID...
User Manual
Page 73
... you logged in. Launch a web browser from existing router. The page adjusts. 7. Use this setting if you clear this router while it is in AP mode. If you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router WiFi settings change to the router network. 3. A login window opens. 4. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. The Wireless AP page displays. 6. Manage Network Settings 73 User Manual Set up the router as a WiFi access point...
... you logged in. Launch a web browser from existing router. The page adjusts. 7. Use this setting if you clear this router while it is in AP mode. If you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router WiFi settings change to the router network. 3. A login window opens. 4. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. The Wireless AP page displays. 6. Manage Network Settings 73 User Manual Set up the router as a WiFi access point...
User Manual
Page 77
... User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Set up an IPTV port You can set up the router to which the device is connected. • If your device is connected to the network. 2. Launch a web browser from your IPTV service provider. A login window opens. 3. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup check box. When IPTV is connected to your IPTV service requires an intranet address. Enter the router user name and password. Select the By bridge group radio button. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check...
... User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Set up an IPTV port You can set up the router to which the device is connected. • If your device is connected to the network. 2. Launch a web browser from your IPTV service provider. A login window opens. 3. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup check box. When IPTV is connected to your IPTV service requires an intranet address. Enter the router user name and password. Select the By bridge group radio button. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check...
User Manual
Page 89
... reduce network traffic. 7. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router The user name is still active for each IP address. 9. Shorter durations ensure that device opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of hops can be necessary to 1440 minutes. The password is 4 hops, which ports (internal and external) that control points receive current device status at the expense of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link...
... reduce network traffic. 7. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router The user name is still active for each IP address. 9. Shorter durations ensure that device opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of hops can be necessary to 1440 minutes. The password is 4 hops, which ports (internal and external) that control points receive current device status at the expense of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link...
User Manual
Page 102
... connection time control feature: • Select the Traffic volume control by field. 8. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 9. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. You can select one of Mbytes or hours is disconnected and disabled. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Launch a web...
... connection time control feature: • Select the Traffic volume control by field. 8. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 9. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. You can select one of Mbytes or hours is disconnected and disabled. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Launch a web...
User Manual
Page 103
... to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. A copy of the router are case-sensitive. To display more information about the data traffic on your computer, restore it, or reset it to monitor the data traffic. 11. Back up the settings To back up (save) this file to your router and to save the file. Manage Your Router 103 User Manual The Backup Settings page displays. 5. A login window opens. 3. Select...
... to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. A copy of the router are case-sensitive. To display more information about the data traffic on your computer, restore it, or reset it to monitor the data traffic. 11. Back up the settings To back up (save) this file to your router and to save the file. Manage Your Router 103 User Manual The Backup Settings page displays. 5. A login window opens. 3. Select...
User Manual
Page 104
... Browse button to the router network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to factory default settings. The user name is reset to the router network. 2. This process takes about two minutes. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to find and select the .cfg file. 6. Manage Your Router 104 User Manual The user name and password are case-sensitive. Restore the settings To restore configuration settings that you logged in...
... Browse button to the router network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to factory default settings. The user name is reset to the router network. 2. This process takes about two minutes. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to find and select the .cfg file. 6. Manage Your Router 104 User Manual The user name and password are case-sensitive. Restore the settings To restore configuration settings that you logged in...
User Manual
Page 110
... access point mode or bridge mode and you do not know the IP address that you configured in the router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Return the router to its factory default settings Under some circumstances (for at least five seconds. 3. Release the Reset button. The Power LED starts blinking. Wait until the router finishes restarting. On the back of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Using...
... access point mode or bridge mode and you do not know the IP address that you configured in the router. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Return the router to its factory default settings Under some circumstances (for at least five seconds. 3. Release the Reset button. The Power LED starts blinking. Wait until the router finishes restarting. On the back of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Using...
User Manual
Page 123
... Devices Through the Internet User Manual If your Internet connection is working. In the Write Access menu, select admin. 11. Your settings are saved. Make sure that your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it. Set up your local area network (LAN). 5. Click the Edit button. In the Read Access menu, select admin. 10. Click the Apply button. Note: The router supports only basic DDNS, and the login and password might take up your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS...
... Devices Through the Internet User Manual If your Internet connection is working. In the Write Access menu, select admin. 11. Your settings are saved. Make sure that your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it. Set up your local area network (LAN). 5. Click the Edit button. In the Read Access menu, select admin. 10. Click the Apply button. Note: The router supports only basic DDNS, and the login and password might take up your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS...
User Manual
Page 128
... install and run VPN client software on the computer. Enter the router user name and password. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. Use VPN to connect with a host name (sometimes called a client-to-gateway tunnel. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. If you want to customize the service type and port, we recommend that is connected to the router network. 2. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you logged...
... install and run VPN client software on the computer. Enter the router user name and password. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. Use VPN to connect with a host name (sometimes called a client-to-gateway tunnel. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. If you want to customize the service type and port, we recommend that is connected to the router network. 2. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you logged...
User Manual
Page 152
... 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 a working power outlet. • Make sure that you connect the router's Internet port to see if someone disabled the WiFi radios by using the router web interface, the WiFi LED also stays off . Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Power LED is likely that a hardware problem exists. For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem...
... 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 a working power outlet. • Make sure that you connect the router's Internet port to see if someone disabled the WiFi radios by using the router web interface, the WiFi LED also stays off . Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Power LED is likely that a hardware problem exists. For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem...
User Manual
Page 153
... are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the cable connection between the computer and the router. • If you are using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, check the WiFi connection between the computer or mobile device and the router. • Make sure that is admin. This sets the router's IP address to 192.168.1.1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router You cannot log in to the router If you are unable to log in access point mode or bridge mode...
... are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the cable connection between the computer and the router. • If you are using a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, check the WiFi connection between the computer or mobile device and the router. • Make sure that is admin. This sets the router's IP address to 192.168.1.1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router You cannot log in to the router If you are unable to log in access point mode or bridge mode...