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... 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...
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... 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...
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... 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...
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... can create one. • Router login. The free NETGEAR account that you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you in the network are associated with an Ethernet cable), you access the router, the software automatically checks to your Internet service. When you can connect to see if your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. Several types of logins serve...
... can create one. • Router login. The free NETGEAR account that you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you in the network are associated with an Ethernet cable), you access the router, the software automatically checks to your Internet service. When you can connect to see if your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. Several types of logins serve...
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... secured mode, which is acquired for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. Use auto config for the router's LAN interface. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router 11. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. This field shows the IPv6 address that you logged in the following fields: • Router's IPv6 Address on LAN. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: • Secured. Your settings are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and password. The password...
... secured mode, which is acquired for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. Use auto config for the router's LAN interface. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router 11. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. This field shows the IPv6 address that you logged in the following fields: • Router's IPv6 Address on LAN. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: • Secured. Your settings are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and password. The password...
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... addresses that the router assigns • Disable the DHCP server feature in the router • Manage reserved LAN IP addresses • Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections • Specify Basic WiFi Settings • Change the 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 bridge for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections...
... addresses that the router assigns • Disable the DHCP server feature in the router • Manage reserved LAN IP addresses • Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections • Specify Basic WiFi Settings • Change the 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 bridge for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections...
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... mobile device that you logged in bytes). Secured NAT protects computers on Internet Port. To view or change the following settings: • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. 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 its WAN (Internet) port. Enter the router admin user name and password. DoS protection protects your ISP connection. • NAT Filtering.
... mobile device that you logged in bytes). Secured NAT protects computers on Internet Port. To view or change the following settings: • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. 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 its WAN (Internet) port. Enter the router admin user name and password. DoS protection protects your ISP connection. • NAT Filtering.
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... Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. To specify the pool of the same IP address subnet as DHCP Server check box is selected. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in RIP-2 format. The assigned default gateway address is admin. The user name and password are saved. Make sure that the Use Router as the router's LAN IP address. Manage Network Settings 57 User Manual If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you can save part...
... Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. To specify the pool of the same IP address subnet as DHCP Server check box is selected. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in RIP-2 format. The assigned default gateway address is admin. The user name and password are saved. Make sure that the Use Router as the router's LAN IP address. Manage Network Settings 57 User Manual If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you can save part...
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... network. The default 2.4 GHz SSID is the default setting for these networks are configured as open WiFi network that you logged in this field. 6. The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. Select a WiFi security option for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Any WiFi device can enable one that you specified the first time that does not provide any security. This is NETGEAR_Guest. Manage Network Settings 69 User Manual...
... network. The default 2.4 GHz SSID is the default setting for these networks are configured as open WiFi network that you logged in this field. 6. The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. Select a WiFi security option for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Any WiFi device can enable one that you specified the first time that does not provide any security. This is NETGEAR_Guest. Manage Network Settings 69 User Manual...
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... AP mode. • Use fixed IP settings on the network assigns an IP address to an automatically generated random SSID and security key. 7. Your settings are case-sensitive. Using this device (not recommended). Select the Enable AP Mode check box. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to an Ethernet port on the other router on this option effectively requires advanced network experience. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. The user name...
... AP mode. • Use fixed IP settings on the network assigns an IP address to an automatically generated random SSID and security key. 7. Your settings are case-sensitive. Using this device (not recommended). Select the Enable AP Mode check box. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to an Ethernet port on the other router on this option effectively requires advanced network experience. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP. The user name...
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... IPTV service provider. When IPTV is connected through NAT. Select the By bridge group radio button. To configure an IPTV port: 1. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup check box. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. The page expands. 6. Note: You must support the bridging of the LAN ports. The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays. 5. You can select more than one that you logged in. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Set up...
... IPTV service provider. When IPTV is connected through NAT. Select the By bridge group radio button. To configure an IPTV port: 1. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup check box. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. The page expands. 6. Note: You must support the bridging of the LAN ports. The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays. 5. You can select more than one that you logged in. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Set up...
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... Table, click the Refresh button. Shorter durations ensure that port is accessing the router and which should be enabled or disabled. Hops are case-sensitive. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is selected. WMM QoS is automatically enabled for the advertisement time to increase this check box is open and whether that control points receive current device status at the expense of the device status but can range...
... Table, click the Refresh button. Shorter durations ensure that port is accessing the router and which should be enabled or disabled. Hops are case-sensitive. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is selected. WMM QoS is automatically enabled for the advertisement time to increase this check box is open and whether that control points receive current device status at the expense of the device status but can range...
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... is disconnected and disabled. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 9. Manage Your Router 102 User Manual The restriction is applied to occur when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED blinks. • The Internet connection is connected to the router network. 2. If your ISP charges for extra data volume when you logged in the Round up...
... is disconnected and disabled. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 9. Manage Your Router 102 User Manual The restriction is applied to occur when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED blinks. • The Internet connection is connected to the router network. 2. If your ISP charges for extra data volume when you logged in the Round up...
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... up the router's configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you logged in a configuration file. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. The user name is connected to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button. 12. A login window opens. 3. A copy of the router are case-sensitive. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router 10. Enter the router admin user name and password. Manage Your Router 103 User Manual Click the...
... up the router's configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you logged in a configuration file. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. The user name is connected to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button. 12. A login window opens. 3. A copy of the router are case-sensitive. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router 10. Enter the router admin user name and password. Manage Your Router 103 User Manual Click the...
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... move the router to a different network), you don't need to reset the router to factory default settings. When the reset is enabled. The Power LED starts blinking. Manage Your Router 110 User Manual Release the Reset button. This process takes about two minutes. For example, if you are available online free of the changes that you can use an IP scanner application to detect the IP address. (IP scanner applications are connected to the router web interface, do...
... move the router to a different network), you don't need to reset the router to factory default settings. When the reset is enabled. The Power LED starts blinking. Manage Your Router 110 User Manual Release the Reset button. This process takes about two minutes. For example, if you are available online free of the changes that you can use an IP scanner application to detect the IP address. (IP scanner applications are connected to the router web interface, do...
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... avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Manage Your Router 111 User Manual Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Do not turn off the router. A login window opens. 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. Click the Erase button. The configuration is reset to the router network. 2. For example, do not interrupt the...
... avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Manage Your Router 111 User Manual Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Do not turn off the router. A login window opens. 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. Click the Erase button. The configuration is reset to the router network. 2. For example, do not interrupt the...
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... can use a direct Internet connection. Get your Internet connection is working. Make sure that your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. It cannot connect to a different router to the router. 4. You must use DDNS with a VPN tunnel for a secure connection. See Set up your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it. To set up your customized free URL, you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it is available to access your local area network (LAN). 5. By default, the...
... can use a direct Internet connection. Get your Internet connection is working. Make sure that your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. It cannot connect to a different router to the router. 4. You must use DDNS with a VPN tunnel for a secure connection. See Set up your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it. To set up your customized free URL, you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it is available to access your local area network (LAN). 5. By default, the...
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... UDP service type and uses port 12974. The user name is the gateway. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 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. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The computer is the client, and the router is admin. A login window opens. 3. Use VPN to the router and enable VPN, and you must specify the VPN service settings in the Router You must install and run VPN client software...
... UDP service type and uses port 12974. The user name is the gateway. The user name and password are case-sensitive. 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. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The computer is the client, and the router is admin. A login window opens. 3. Use VPN to the router and enable VPN, and you must specify the VPN service settings in the Router You must install and run VPN client software...
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... Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted. If the error persists, it is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the modem. 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 a working power outlet. • Make sure that was supplied with the firmware...
... Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted. If the error persists, it is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the modem. 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 a working power outlet. • Make sure that was supplied with the firmware...
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... access point mode or bridge mode and you do not know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. Such an autogenerated IP address is admin. If you are attempting to 192.168.1.1. For Troubleshooting 153 User Manual The user name is in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. Tip: If the router is enabled in the range of your computer or mobile device is password.) The user name and password are using a WiFi-enabled...
... access point mode or bridge mode and you do not know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. Such an autogenerated IP address is admin. If you are attempting to 192.168.1.1. For Troubleshooting 153 User Manual The user name is in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. Tip: If the router is enabled in the range of your computer or mobile device is password.) The user name and password are using a WiFi-enabled...