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User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Models: Mesh WiFi 6 Router Model MR60 Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite Model MS60 May 2022 202-12018-07 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Models: Mesh WiFi 6 Router Model MR60 Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite Model MS60 May 2022 202-12018-07 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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... and manage your mesh system with the Nighthawk app...20 Change the language 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 23 Manually set up the Internet connection 23 Specify an Internet connection without a login 23 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 25 Specify IPv6 Internet connections...
... and manage your mesh system with the Nighthawk app...20 Change the language 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 23 Manually set up the Internet connection 23 Specify an Internet connection without a login 23 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 25 Specify IPv6 Internet connections...
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...36 Manage the MTU size 38 MTU concepts 38 Change the MTU size 39 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Nighthawk app...42 Network access control list 42 Enable the network access control list, set the access rule, and ... Performance Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management........56 Enable Dynamic QoS 56 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update...........57 Manually update the dynamic QoS database 57 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........58 Chapter 6 Manage WiFi Settings Change the WiFi ...
...36 Manage the MTU size 38 MTU concepts 38 Change the MTU size 39 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Nighthawk app...42 Network access control list 42 Enable the network access control list, set the access rule, and ... Performance Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management........56 Enable Dynamic QoS 56 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update...........57 Manually update the dynamic QoS database 57 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........58 Chapter 6 Manage WiFi Settings Change the WiFi ...
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... LAN IP addresses 80 Reserve an IP address 80 Edit a reserved IP address 81 Delete a reserved IP address entry 81 Set the time zone manually 82 Change the NTP server 82 Set up the router as a WiFi access point 83 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN ... and Satellite Update the router and satellite firmware 92 Check for new firmware and update the router and satellite...92 Manually update the firmware 93 Manually update satellite firmware 93 Manually update router firmware 94 Manage the firmware update settings 95 Change the admin password 95 Enable admin password reset 96...
... LAN IP addresses 80 Reserve an IP address 80 Edit a reserved IP address 81 Delete a reserved IP address entry 81 Set the time zone manually 82 Change the NTP server 82 Set up the router as a WiFi access point 83 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN ... and Satellite Update the router and satellite firmware 92 Check for new firmware and update the router and satellite...92 Manually update the firmware 93 Manually update satellite firmware 93 Manually update router firmware 94 Manage the firmware update settings 95 Change the admin password 95 Enable admin password reset 96...
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... your satellite • Sync your satellite with your home. Note: This manual supports the Mesh WiFi 6 router (model MR60) and Mesh WiFi 6 satellite (model MS60). The Mesh WiFi 6 satellite (model MS60) connects to your modem or gateway. 1 Overview The Mesh WiFi 6... router (model MR60) connects to the Mesh WiFi 6 router and extends the WiFi signal throughout your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear...
... your satellite • Sync your satellite with your home. Note: This manual supports the Mesh WiFi 6 router (model MR60) and Mesh WiFi 6 satellite (model MS60). The Mesh WiFi 6 satellite (model MS60) connects to your modem or gateway. 1 Overview The Mesh WiFi 6... router (model MR60) connects to the Mesh WiFi 6 router and extends the WiFi signal throughout your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear...
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Sync button Overview 9 User Manual Ethernet port 3. Figure 1. Router front and back views 1. Power connector 5. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Router hardware and LED overview The following figure shows the router hardware features. Router hardware features The following sections are an overview of the router hardware features and LED behavior. Internet port 4. Router LED 2. Reset button 6.
Sync button Overview 9 User Manual Ethernet port 3. Figure 1. Router front and back views 1. Power connector 5. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Router hardware and LED overview The following figure shows the router hardware features. Router hardware features The following sections are an overview of the router hardware features and LED behavior. Internet port 4. Router LED 2. Reset button 6.
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... the Internet, and is working normally. The router's firmware is unable to connect to its factory default settings. The router is corrupted. Overview 10 User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Router LED behavior The following reasons: • You connected the power adapter to the router.
... the Internet, and is working normally. The router's firmware is unable to connect to its factory default settings. The router is corrupted. Overview 10 User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Router LED behavior The following reasons: • You connected the power adapter to the router.
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Satellite hardware features The following sections are an overview of the satellite hardware features and LED behavior. Satellite front and back views 1. Power connector 4. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Satellite hardware and LED overview The following figures shows the satellite hardware features. Sync button Overview 11 User Manual Satellite LED 2. Figure 2. Reset button 5. Ethernet port 3.
Satellite hardware features The following sections are an overview of the satellite hardware features and LED behavior. Satellite front and back views 1. Power connector 4. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Satellite hardware and LED overview The following figures shows the satellite hardware features. Sync button Overview 11 User Manual Satellite LED 2. Figure 2. Reset button 5. Ethernet port 3.
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.... Satellite LED behavior LED color Pulsing white Description The satellite LED pulses white for the LED that is working normally. Router label Overview 12 User Manual This color stays on all the time if the satellite is on the front of the satellite. Table 2. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Satellite LED behavior...
.... Satellite LED behavior LED color Pulsing white Description The satellite LED pulses white for the LED that is working normally. Router label Overview 12 User Manual This color stays on all the time if the satellite is on the front of the satellite. Table 2. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Satellite LED behavior...
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... WiFi 6 System The satellite label also displays the WiFi network name and password, the satellite's MAC address, and the satellite's serial number. Overview 13 User Manual Satellite label Connect your router Power on your router. 4. Connect your router and connect it to the Internet port of what the satellite label might...
... WiFi 6 System The satellite label also displays the WiFi network name and password, the satellite's MAC address, and the satellite's serial number. Overview 13 User Manual Satellite label Connect your router Power on your router. 4. Connect your router and connect it to the Internet port of what the satellite label might...
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Place your satellite: 1. The satellite LED pulses white. To sync your satellite. Overview 14 User Manual Place your satellite Your satellite must be within range of each other or the router. Place your satellite If you determine where to your satellite. ...
Place your satellite: 1. The satellite LED pulses white. To sync your satellite. Overview 14 User Manual Place your satellite Your satellite must be within range of each other or the router. Place your satellite If you determine where to your satellite. ...
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... the router and try again. 3. Press the Sync button on the back of this procedure. 4. Move the satellite closer to the router. Overview 15 User Manual The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is amber, do the following colors: • Blue. The router and...
... the router and try again. 3. Press the Sync button on the back of this procedure. 4. Move the satellite closer to the router. Overview 15 User Manual The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is amber, do the following colors: • Blue. The router and...
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... (its Router LED is on the router. On your WPS-enabled device. 3. To connect your computer to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual Your device connects to an Ethernet port on your computer. 3. If you can connect your WPS-enabled device to the router's WiFi network with an...
... (its Router LED is on the router. On your WPS-enabled device. 3. To connect your computer to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual Your device connects to an Ethernet port on your computer. 3. If you can connect your WPS-enabled device to the router's WiFi network with an...
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... You can connect to the router with an Ethernet cable), you this login information, contact your ISP information and make sure that your router manually. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 4. Before you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can set up your ...Internet service provider (ISP) gave you can use a web browser to access the router. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. The router login password that you need to log in to your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings...
... You can connect to the router with an Ethernet cable), you this login information, contact your ISP information and make sure that your router manually. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 4. Before you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your router can set up your ...Internet service provider (ISP) gave you can use a web browser to access the router. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. The router login password that you need to log in to your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings...
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...the following : • Make sure that displays depends on the label. The router connects to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual When your Internet connection is lit. • Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache. • Browse to access the ...deployment by ISP; Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on whether you accessed the router before: • The first time...
...the following : • Make sure that displays depends on the label. The router connects to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual When your Internet connection is lit. • Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache. • Browse to access the ...deployment by ISP; Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on whether you accessed the router before: • The first time...
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...a web browser from the router. 6. A login window opens. 3. c. Log in to the router When you first connect to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. The app automatically syncs any satellites that are case-sensitive. If problems persist, register your router and launch a web browser, ... name and password are nearby, updates you mesh system to the latest Connect to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Install and manage your ISP to verify that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Read Troubleshooting on page 134....
...a web browser from the router. 6. A login window opens. 3. c. Log in to the router When you first connect to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. The app automatically syncs any satellites that are case-sensitive. If problems persist, register your router and launch a web browser, ... name and password are nearby, updates you mesh system to the latest Connect to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Install and manage your ISP to verify that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Read Troubleshooting on page 134....
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...router's WiFi network. 3. If the label includes a QR code, you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your mesh system with NETGEAR. Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is set to the Internet. The page refreshes with the language that you own any...that you logged in. To install your mobile device. 4. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name and password are on your mesh system using the ...
...router's WiFi network. 3. If the label includes a QR code, you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your mesh system with NETGEAR. Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is set to the Internet. The page refreshes with the language that you own any...that you logged in. To install your mobile device. 4. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name and password are on your mesh system using the ...
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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 allow your Internet settings. You can also customize and manually specify your router 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 22
3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow your Internet settings. You can also customize and manually specify your router 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 22
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... password is admin. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button. Manually set up the Internet connection on page 23). 6. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to your router. A login...device that is not the same as the pages that is connected to determine your mesh network. 2. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual The Setup Wizard is connected to set up . Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Launch a web browser ...
... password is admin. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button. Manually set up the Internet connection on page 23). 6. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to your router. A login...device that is not the same as the pages that is connected to determine your mesh network. 2. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual The Setup Wizard is connected to set up . Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Launch a web browser ...
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.... If your ISP requires specific servers, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Your settings are case-sensitive. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual section, leave the No radio button selected. 6. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses...
.... If your ISP requires specific servers, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Your settings are case-sensitive. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual section, leave the No radio button selected. 6. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses...