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User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Model RAX45 June 2020 202-12055-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Model RAX45 June 2020 202-12055-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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Package contents Hardware Setup 9 User Manual Figure 1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, four antennas, and an Ethernet cable.
Package contents Hardware Setup 9 User Manual Figure 1. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, four antennas, and an Ethernet cable.
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Top view Table 1. No Ethernet cable is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Off. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Figure 2. LED descriptions LED and Button Power LED Description • Solid white. The router is not ready, firmware is connected between the router and the ...
Top view Table 1. No Ethernet cable is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Off. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Figure 2. LED descriptions LED and Button Power LED Description • Solid white. The router is not ready, firmware is connected between the router and the ...
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... speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for two seconds turns WiFi LED and WiFi radios on device. • Blinking white. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual USB 3.0 port LED • Solid white. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is lit, the WiFi...
... speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for two seconds turns WiFi LED and WiFi radios on device. • Blinking white. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual USB 3.0 port LED • Solid white. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is lit, the WiFi...
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... connect USB storage device. 3. USB 3.0 port. DC power connector. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Rear panel The following components: 1. Internet port. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Power On/Off button. Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. Use the USB 3.0 port to the DC power connector. 6. Four Gigabit Ethernet...
... connect USB storage device. 3. USB 3.0 port. DC power connector. Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Rear panel The following components: 1. Internet port. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Power On/Off button. Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. Use the USB 3.0 port to the DC power connector. 6. Four Gigabit Ethernet...
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Attach and position the antennas Hardware Setup 13 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. ...
Attach and position the antennas Hardware Setup 13 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. ...
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Microwaves - Computers - Solid metal door - Aluminum studs - Mirrors - Fish tanks - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Home security systems - Base of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these : - Concrete The ...
Microwaves - Computers - Solid metal door - Aluminum studs - Mirrors - Fish tanks - Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Home security systems - Base of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these : - Concrete The ...
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Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Wall-Mount Your Router You can wall-mount your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Figure 6. Drill holes in the holes. 3. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. 2. Bottom of your router. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 inch (0.5 cm) of each screw exposed. 4. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of the router To wall-mount your router: 1.
Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router Wall-Mount Your Router You can wall-mount your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Figure 6. Drill holes in the holes. 3. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. 2. Bottom of your router. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 inch (0.5 cm) of each screw exposed. 4. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of the router To wall-mount your router: 1.
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... power adapter to the yellow Internet port on your router and connect it uses one, and then plug the modem back in. 2. Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Unplug your modem, remove and reinsert the backup battery if it to the yellow Internet port on the rear panel of the router. Nighthawk AX6...
... power adapter to the yellow Internet port on your router and connect it uses one, and then plug the modem back in. 2. Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Unplug your modem, remove and reinsert the backup battery if it to the yellow Internet port on the rear panel of the router. Nighthawk AX6...
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... join the router's local area network (LAN). Press the WPS button on the router. Your device connects to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual If you can connect your computer to use WPS to connect to the local area network (LAN). Connect to the WiFi network. Your computer connects...
... join the router's local area network (LAN). Press the WPS button on the router. Your device connects to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual If you can connect your computer to use WPS to connect to the local area network (LAN). Connect to the WiFi network. Your computer connects...
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...8226; Router login. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you need to log in the network are associated with an Ethernet cable), you can use when. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual It is important that you understand the differences so that... to access the router and set up your Internet service. Several types of logins serve different purposes. Your router is on your router manually. Your ISP gave you logs you use a web browser to access the router to access the router. This information is preset with the ...
...8226; Router login. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you need to log in the network are associated with an Ethernet cable), you can use when. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual It is important that you understand the differences so that... to access the router and set up your Internet service. Several types of logins serve different purposes. Your router is on your router manually. Your ISP gave you logs you use a web browser to access the router to access the router. This information is preset with the ...
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... • Make sure that the router is receiving power and that the computer is powered on. 2. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on your router: 1. The router connects ...to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to set up your computer to access the Internet. Connect to complete....takes about 15 minutes to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions.
... • Make sure that the router is receiving power and that the computer is powered on. 2. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on your router: 1. The router connects ...to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to set up your computer to access the Internet. Connect to complete....takes about 15 minutes to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Follow the onscreen instructions.
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... even helps register your router with the Nighthawk app With the Nighthawk app, you can easily install and manage your router with NETGEAR. b. Note: You can use http://www.routerlogin.net. The BASIC Home page displays. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The ... router network. 2. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Enter the router admin user name and password. If the router does not connect to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual If problems persist, register your...
... even helps register your router with the Nighthawk app With the Nighthawk app, you can easily install and manage your router with NETGEAR. b. Note: You can use http://www.routerlogin.net. The BASIC Home page displays. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The ... router network. 2. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Enter the router admin user name and password. If the router does not connect to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual If problems persist, register your...
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... to join the router's WiFi network. 3. When prompted, click the OK button to your router and connect to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router To install your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to confirm this change the language... or mobile device that you can scan the QR code to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. To change . Enter the router admin user name and password. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. 2.
... to join the router's WiFi network. 3. When prompted, click the OK button to your router and connect to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX4300 WiFi Router To install your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to confirm this change the language... or mobile device that you can scan the QR code to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. To change . Enter the router admin user name and password. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. 2.
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... your Internet settings and automatically set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual To use the Setup Wizard to determine your router. A login window opens. 3. Launch a web browser from a computer or... mobile device that you are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select the Yes radio button. Manually set up the Internet connection on page 24). 6. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. The BASIC Home page displays...
... your Internet settings and automatically set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual To use the Setup Wizard to determine your router. A login window opens. 3. Launch a web browser from a computer or... mobile device that you are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and password. Select the Yes radio button. Manually set up the Internet connection on page 24). 6. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. The BASIC Home page displays...
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...domain name, type it also. 10. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that you logged in the Account...the Edit button in . If your Internet connection require a login? section, leave the No radio button selected. 6. Click the Apply button. The user name and password are saved. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP ...
...domain name, type it also. 10. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that you logged in the Account...the Edit button in . If your Internet connection require a login? section, leave the No radio button selected. 6. Click the Apply button. The user name and password are saved. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP ...
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If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in . From the Connection Mode menu, select ... Internet setup: 1. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual Click the Test button to your ISP gave you use to the router network. 2. Enter the router admin user name and password. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method: PPPoE, L2TP...
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in . From the Connection Mode menu, select ... Internet setup: 1. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual Click the Test button to your ISP gave you use to the router network. 2. Enter the router admin user name and password. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method: PPPoE, L2TP...
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...see You cannot access the Internet on page 154. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that your router connects. 13. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Specify Your Internet Settings 27 User Manual Your ISP uses DHCP to the router network. 2. Your ISP... automatically assigns this option. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. Click the Apply button. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are saved. 16...
...see You cannot access the Internet on page 154. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that your router connects. 13. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Specify Your Internet Settings 27 User Manual Your ISP uses DHCP to the router network. 2. Your ISP... automatically assigns this option. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. Click the Apply button. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are saved. 16...
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... a computer or mobile device that is the one that you specified the first time that you are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 28 User Manual Requirements for an IPv6 Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection: 1. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED >...not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is IPv6, select Auto Config. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. From...
... a computer or mobile device that is the one that you specified the first time that you are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 28 User Manual Requirements for an IPv6 Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection: 1. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED >...not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is IPv6, select Auto Config. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. From...
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... that is working before you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 8. Specify Your Internet Settings 29 User Manual If no address is the router to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. In secured...
... that is working before you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 8. Specify Your Internet Settings 29 User Manual If no address is the router to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. In secured...