Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Setup
- 2. Specify Your Internet Settings
- 3. Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- 5. Manage Network Settings
- View or change the WAN settings
- Set up a default DMZ server
- Change the Router’s Device Name
- Change the LAN TCP/IP settings
- Specify the IP addresses that the modem router assigns
- Disable the DHCP server feature in the modem 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
- Control the WiFi radios
- Set up a WiFi schedule
- Specify WPS settings
- Enable or disable implicit beamforming
- Enable or disable airtime fairness
- Ethernet Port Aggregation
- 6. Manage Your Modem Router
- Update the router firmware
- Change the admin password
- Enable admin password recovery
- Recover the admin password
- View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings
- Display the statistics of the Internet port
- Check the Internet connection status
- View and manage logs of router activity
- View devices currently on the network
- View event logs
- Monitor Internet traffic
- Manage the router configuration file
- Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app
- Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs
- Set your time zone
- Set the NTP Server
- Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings
- Return the router to its factory default settings
- 7. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Modem Router
- USB device requirements
- Connect a USB storage device to the router
- Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer
- Map a USB device to a Windows network drive
- Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac
- Enable FTP access within your network
- View network folders on a storage device
- Add a network folder on a USB storage device
- Edit a network folder on a USB storage device
- Safely remove a USB storage device
- 8. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
- 9. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 10. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
- 11. Troubleshooting
- 12. Supplemental Information
- Quick Start Guide
- Data Sheet
Data Sheet | CAX30S
Nighthawk
®
AX6/6-Stream
WiFi 6 Cable Modem Router
PAGE 10 of 10
Package Contents
• Nighthawk
®
AX6/6 Stream WiFi 6 Cable
Modem Router (CAX30)
• Ethernet cable
• Quick start guide
• Power adapter
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.3 x 4.3 in /
254 x 211 x 110 mm
• Weight: 2.10 lb / 0.95 kg
Technical Specifications
• Built-in high-speed DOCSIS
®
3.1 Cable
Modem compatible with 32x8
DOCSIS
®
3.0
• 802.11ax dual band WiFi (AX2700)
– 2.4GHz AX: 3x3 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM
40MHz, up to 0.9Gbps
– 5GHz AX: 3x3 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM
80MHz, up to 1.8Gbps
• Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/
g/n/ac WiFi
• Powerful dual-core 1.5GHz processor
• Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
– Dual Gigabit Ethernet port aggregation
• One (1) USB 3.0 port—Connect storage
devices to store & stream your own media
Key Features
• Eliminate monthly cable modem rental
fees and save up to $168 per year
**
• Works right out of the box with Xfinity
®
from Comcast, Spectrum
®
and Cox
®
• This product does not support Home
Phone Services from cable providers.
• 3X better performance than an
AC cable modem router—6-stream WiFi
with up to 0.9 + 1.8 Gbps
†
for ultra-fast
wireless speeds
• Powerful processor—Dual-core 1.5GHz
processor ensures smooth 4K UHD
streaming & gaming
• Smart Connect—Intelligently selects
the fastest WiFi band for every device
connection. One WiFi name for the
entire home
• Nighthawk
®
App—Easily set up your router
and get more out of your WiFi. Includes
access from anywhere to manage your
network away from home
• WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices
and is backward compatible with WiFi 5
and earlier generation devices
System Requirements
• Cable broadband Internet service
• Please check your cable Internet
service provider web site for data
speed tier compatibility and to ensure
it provides DOCSIS
®
3.1 ser vice,
otherwise this modem will only work
as a DOCSIS
®
3.0 modem
• Not compatible with cable bundled
voice services
Security
• VPN support—Secure access to your home
network away from home
• Firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
• Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
• Nighthawk Armor
™
—Cybersecurity for
your home
*
. Advanced cyber threat
protection for your home network and
your connected devices
Warranty
• NETGEAR 1-year limited warranty
• www.netgear.com/warranty
Support
• 90-day complimentary technical support
following purchase from a NETGEAR
authorized reseller
• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
Visit http://community.netgear.com
This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. www.netgear.com/warranty
90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
†
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11specications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and be lowered by network and environmental
conditions, including network trafc volume, device limitations, and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility
with future standards. Up to 2700Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 2700Mbps devices.
‡
Maximum rate is derived from DOCSIS® 3.1 specications and actual throughput will vary depending on your Internet subscription with your provider. NETGEAR makes no
express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. Customer-owned modems may not be compatible with certain
cable networks. Please check with your cable provider to conrm this NETGEAR modem is allowed on your cable network. This product not compatible with Cable bundled
voice services.
**Savings shown may vary by cable service providers.
§
Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.
*
NETGEAR Armor
™
requires a paid subscription after the initial 90-day free trial. (No credit card required for the trial). Visit netgear.com/armor.
Intended for indoor use only.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS, iPhone, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Google
Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2021 NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com CAX30S-0
Supports
Windows
®
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