User Manual Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 June 2020 202-11989-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Modem Router...............................................................9 Front panel LEDs and buttons.............................................................9 Rear Panel............................................................................................13 Position Your Modem Router............................................................13 Install and Activate Your Modem Router.........................................
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Set up a default DMZ server..............................................................40 Change the Router’s Device Name..................................................41 Change the LAN TCP/IP settings......................................................41 Specify the IP addresses that the modem router assigns..............42 Disable the DHCP server feature in the modem router.................44 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses.................
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Erase the settings...........................................................................74 Restore the settings.......................................................................75 Remote access....................................................................................75 Set up remote management........................................................76 Use remote access................................................................
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection.................................................................102 Specify VPN Service in the Router..................................................102 Install OpenVPN Software...............................................................103 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer.......103 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer................
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 You cannot access the Internet.......................................................128 Troubleshoot Internet browsing.....................................................129 Changes are not saved....................................................................130 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity......................................................130 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility........................
1 Hardware Setup This chapter covers the following topics: • • • • • Unpack Your Modem Router Front panel LEDs and buttons Rear Panel Position Your Modem Router Install and Activate Your Modem Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the modem router, Ethernet cable, and power adapter. Figure 1. Package contents Front panel LEDs and buttons Status LEDs are located on the front of the modem router. The WiFi and WPS buttons are also located on the front.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Figure 2. Modem router LEDs and buttons You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and describes each LED on the top panel of the modem router.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Table 1. LED descriptions LED Description Power • Solid white. Power is supplied to the modem router. • Off. No power is supplied to the modem router. • Solid red. Thermal cutoff mode. Power off the modem router, let it cool, and move it away from heat sources (such as a TV, DVD player, or speakers) and keep it vertical in open air. Downstream • Solid amber. One downstream channel is locked. • Solid white.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) Ethernet ports 1-4 The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. • Solid. A powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port. • Blinking. The port is sending or receiving traffic. • Off. No device is connected to this Ethernet port. 2.4 GHz radio • Solid white. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. • Blinking.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Rear Panel The connections and button on the rear panel are shown in the following figure. Figure 3. Modem router rear panel Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 • Place the modem router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the modem router and your other devices. • Place the modem router away from electrical devices such as these: • - Ceiling fans - Home security systems - Microwaves - Computers - Base of a cordless phone - 2.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 2. Turn off and disconnect existing modems and routers. If you are replacing a modem that is currently connected in your home, unplug the modem and plug the new cable modem router into the same outlet. 3. Connect a coaxial cable. Use a coaxial cable to connect the coaxial cable connector on the cable modem router to the cable wall outlet. Make sure the cable is tightly connected. We recommend connecting directly to the cable wall outlet.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Note: When the Online LED lights, your cable modem router is still not connected to the Internet. You must activate your cable modem router with your ISP. If after 10 minutes the LED is still not solid white, verify the cable outlet is working or call your ISP to make sure you have a connection. 6. Connect your computer or mobile device to the cable modem router with Ethernet or WiFi: • Ethernet.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Table 3. Activation contact information (Continued) Sparklight 1-877-692-2253 Spectrum 1-833-267-6094 Xfinity http://xfinity.com/activate (Follow the prompts to activate) Note: Your ISP’s contact information might change. You can also find the contact information in your monthly Internet service billing statement.
2 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the modem router to use your Internet connection is to allow the modem router to detect the Internet connection when you first access the modem router with an Internet browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency The starting frequency is automatically generated. For most Internet connections, you do not need to specify this information. If you must enter a starting frequency, contact your Internet provider. To change the starting frequency: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the modem router network. 2. Enter http://routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1. A login window opens.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To view the status of the modem router initialization: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the modem router network. 2. Enter http://routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Cable Connection.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 For the other sections in this page, the default settings usually work, but you can change them. 7. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP assigned.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • You experience problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Table 4. Common MTU sizes MTU Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) 1468 Used in some DHCP environments. 1460 Usable by AOL if you do not send or receive large email attachments, for example.
3 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router This chapter contains the following sections: • • • Connect to the Network Types of Logins Log In to the Modem Router 24
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Connect to the Network You can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Wired Connection You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the modem router’s local area network (LAN).
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. The password is on the modem router label. Your computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network. Types of Logins Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when. Types of logins: • WiFi network key or password.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The first time you log in to the modem router, you are prompted to change the admin password and set up security questions. You must enter these settings before you can access the Internet. 4. Enter a new password. 5. Select security questions and enter the answers. 6. Click the Next button. 7. Click the Next button. The modem router connects to the Internet. The BASIC Home page displays the status of the Internet connection.
4 Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet You can use access control to block or allow access to the Internet through your router. To set up access control: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The list displays. 8. To allow the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device you’re currently using to continue to access the Internet, select the check box next to your computer or device, and click the Allow button. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use keywords to block Internet sites You can use keywords to block certain Internet sites from your network. You can use blocking all the time or based on a schedule.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 • Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov. • Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access. 7. Click the Add Keyword button. The keyword is added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up to 32 entries. 8. Click the Apply button. Keyword blocking takes effect.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Block services from the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule. To block services: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 • Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer. • IP Address Range. Block services for a range of computers with consecutive IP addresses on your network. • All lP Addresses. Block services for all computers on your network. 10. Click the Add button. Your settings are saved. Delete keywords from the blocked list To delete keywords from the list: 1.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To specify a trusted computer: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 5. Select the Turn on Access Control radio button. 6. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link. The list displays. 7. Select the check box for a device. 8. Use the Add button, Edit button, and Remove from the list button as needed. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Your settings are saved. Set up security event email notifications The router can email you its logs of router activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services. To set up email notifications: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 10. To send alerts when someone attempts to visit a blocked site, select the Send Alerts Immediately check box. Email alerts are sent immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site. 11. To send logs based on a schedule, specify these settings: a. From Send logs according to this schedule menu, select the schedule type. b. From the Day menu, select the day. c. From the Time menu, select the time, and select the am or pm radio button. 12.
5 Manage Network Settings The router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the router’s network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 View or change the WAN settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the modem router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port. To view or change the WAN settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Set up a default DMZ server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but other applications might not function well.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Change the Router’s Device Name The modem router’s default device name is based on its model number. This device name displays in the file manager when you browse your network. To change the modem router’s device name: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To change the LAN TCP/IP settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To specify the pool of IP addresses that the modem router assigns: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Disable the DHCP server feature in the modem router By default, the modem router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router. You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network settings of all your computers.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Reserve an IP address To reserve an IP address: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that you want to edit. 6. Click the Edit button. The Address Reservation page displays. 7. Change the settings. 8. Click the Apply button.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-enabled device to your WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. To use the WPS Wizard: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your WiFi security. If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it. If your computer is connected with WiFi when you change the SSID or other WiFi security settings, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10). 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network. 10.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 • Up to 600 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits the devices to functioning at up to 600 Mbps. • Up to 1200 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network and allows the devices to function at up to 1200 Mbps. This mode is the default mode. 6. In the Wireless Network (5 GHz a/n/ac/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays. 5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n/ax) section, select a percentage from the Transmit Power Control menu. 6.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 You must enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. The Password (Network Key) field displays if the WPA2-PSK [AES] or WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security radio button is selected. 6. To change the WiFi security for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network, select a Security Options radio button. • None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the WiFi network. We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi network.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The router provides two default guest networks with the following names (SSIDs): • 2.4 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR_Guest • 5 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR-5G_Guest By default, these networks are configured as open networks without security but are disabled. You can enable one or both networks. You can also change the SSIDs for these networks. To set up a guest network: 1.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 6. Select a WiFi security option for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network: • None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network. This is the default setting for the guest WiFi network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 When the WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the modem router. You can turn the WiFi radios on and off with the WiFi On/Off button on the modem router, or you can log in to the modem router and enable or disable the WiFi radios. If you are close to the modem router, it might be easier to press its WiFi On/Off button.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Your settings are saved. Set up a WiFi schedule You can turn off the WiFi signal from your modem router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town. To set up the WiFi schedule: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To specify WPS settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To enable or disable implicit beamforming: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Scroll down below the WPS Settings section and select or clear the Enable AIRTIME FAIRNESS check box. Selecting this check box enables airtime fairness.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation If you are connecting a switch, make sure that your switch supports 802.3ad LACP. To set up Ethernet port aggregation: 1. Set up Ethernet port aggregation on your device before connecting it to your router. Note: If your device supports a static link aggregation group (LAG) only, you must enable static mode before you connect your device to Ethernet ports 1 and 2 on the router.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Note: You must enable static mode before you connect your device to Ethernet ports 1 and 2 on the router. f. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. View or Change the Modem Router Ethernet Port Aggregation Mode To view or change your modem router's Ethernet port aggregation mode: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
6 Manage Your Modem Router This chapter describes the modem router settings for administering and maintaining your modem router and home network.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Update the router firmware You can log in to the modem router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually load a specific firmware version to your modem router. Check for new firmware and update the router The modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might see a message at the top of the modem router pages when new firmware is available.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 When the upload is complete, your modem router restarts. The update process typically takes about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you must reconfigure the modem router after updating. Manually upload firmware to the router If you want to upload a specific firmware version, or your modem router fails to update its firmware automatically, follow these instructions.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Change the admin password The admin password is the one you specified the first time you logged in. You can change this password. Note: The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. To change the password for the admin user name: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. The Set Password page displays. 5. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. 6. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 7.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 8. Click the Login again button. A login window opens. 9. With your recovered password, log in to the modem router. View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings You can view router information, the Internet port status, and WiFi settings. To view information about the router and the Internet, modem, and WiFi settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Display the statistics of the Internet port To display the statistics of the Internet port: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 6. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click the Set Interval button. To stop the polling entirely, click the Stop button. Check the Internet connection status To check the Internet connection status: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 6. To release (stop) the Internet connection, click the Release button. 7. To renew (restart) the Internet connection, click the Renew button. 8. To exit the screen, click the Close Window button. View and manage logs of router activity The logs are a detailed record of the websites you accessed or attempted to access and many other router actions. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. To view and manage logs: 1.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 You must set up email notifications in order to receive the logs. The router to emails the logs to the address that you specified when you set up email notifications. For more information, see Set up security event email notifications on page 36. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. View devices currently on the network You can view all computers and devices that are currently connected to your network.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To view the event log: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. To control the volume of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: • Select the Traffic volume control by radio button and then select one of the following options: • No Limit. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached. • Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only. • Both Directions.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Back up the settings To back up the modem router’s configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 The configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the reset is complete, the router restarts. This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. Wait until the router finishes restarting. Restore the settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up: 1.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Set up remote management To set up remote management: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Use remote access To use remote access: 1. Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network. 2. Type your modem router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8443, enter https://134.177.0.123:8443 in your browser.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > LED Control Settings. The LED Control Settings page displays. 5. To disable blinking, select the Disable blinking on Online LED, LAN LED, Wireless LED and USB LED when data traffic is detected radio button. 6. To turn off all LEDs except the Power LED, select the Turn off all LEDs except Power LED radio button. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set your time zone To set your time zone: 1.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To set the NTP server: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Return the router to its factory default settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made to the router settings or you move the router to a different network), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the router to factory default settings. To reset the router to factory default settings, you can use either the Reset button on the back of the router or the Erase function.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To erase the settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Modem Router This chapter describes how to access and manage storage devices attached to your modem router. ReadySHARE lets you access and share USB storage devices connected to the router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.) Note: You can use a USB port on the modem router to connect a USB storage device like a flash drive or hard drive.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 USB device requirements The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the modem router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB storage device.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer To access the USB storage device from a Windows-based computer: 1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your modem router. 2. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the router.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 6. Right-click the USB device and select Map network drive. The Map Network Drive window opens. 7. Select the drive letter to map to the new network folder. 8. Click the Finish button. The USB storage device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified. 9. To connect to the USB storage device as a different user, select the Connect using different credentials check box, click the Finish button, and do the following: a.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 6. Click the Connect button. A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage device. Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault Your router comes with free backup software for all the Windows-based computers in your home. Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the modem router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Note: The following instructions might be different depending on the macOS your computer is using. For more instructions about backing up your computer with Time Machine, see the Apple support site. Set up a USB hard drive on a Mac We recommend that you use a new USB HDD or format your old USB HDD to do the Time Machine backup for the first time. Use a blank partition to prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Prepare to back up a large amount of data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, we recommend that you follow this procedure. To prepare to back up a large amount of data: 1. Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer. 2. Verify and repair the backup disk and the local disk. 3. Verify and repair the permissions on the local disk. 4. Set Energy Saver: a. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 3. If your USB HDD uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB HDD to the router. When you connect the USB HDD to the modem router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB HDD is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). 4. On a Mac computer that is connected to the network, launch Finder and select Go > Connect to Server.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Enable FTP access within your network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) large files faster. To enable FTP access within your network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section to view the following settings: • Share Name. If only one USB device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage. You can click the name or you can type it in the address field of your web browser.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 If a single device is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically. 6. Click the Create Network Folder button. The Add Folder window opens. If this window does not open, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. 7. From the USB Device menu, select the USB drive.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. In the Available Network Folders section, select the USB storage device. 6. Click the Edit button.
8 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access USB devices attached to the router’s USB ports when you’re not home.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Set up and manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses. This means that the IP address can change at any time. You can use the IP address to access your network remotely, but most people don’t know what their IP addresses are or when this number changes.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 8. Click the Edit button. The Edit page displays. 9. In the Read Access menu, select admin. 10. In the Write Access menu, select admin. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Your personal FTP server With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you aren’t home through Dynamic DNS. To set up your FTP server, you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 6. On a remote computer with Internet access, you can use FTP to access your router using ftp://yourname.mynetgear.com. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To set up Dynamic DNS if you already created an account: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To change your settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
9 Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you aren’t home. This type of VPN access is called a client-to-gateway tunnel. The computer is the client, and the router is the gateway. To use the VPN feature, you must log in to the modem router and enable VPN, and you must install and run VPN client software on the computer.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 6. To change the service type, scroll down and select the TCP radio button. 7. To change the port, scroll down to the Service Port field, and type the port number that you want to use. 8. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved. VPN is enabled in the modem router, but you must install and set up OpenVPN software on your computer before you can use a VPN connection.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 9. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 10. Download and install the Open VPN software on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. 11. Click the Next button. 12. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. 13. Leave the check boxes selected as shown, and click the Next button.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 14. To specify the destination folder, click the Browse button and select a destination folder. 15. Click the Install button. The window displays the progress of the installation and then displays the final installation page. 16. Click the Finish button. 17. Unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your device.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 c. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail. For more information about using OpenVPN on your Windows computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device You must install this software on each iOS device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router. To install VPN client software on an iOS device: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To install VPN client software on an Android device: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 established, you cannot access your home router or your home network with the OpenVPN software. The default LAN IP address scheme for the modem router is 192.x.x.x. The most common IP schemes are 192.x.x.x, 172.x.x.x, and 10.x.x.x. If you experience a conflict, change the IP scheme either for your home network or for the network with the client VPN computer. For information about changing these settings, see Change the LAN TCP/IP settings on page 41.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media To access a USB device and download files from your Windows-based computer using VPN: 1. On your Windows-based computer, open the Windows file manager and select Network. Note: See your computer’s documentation for information about how to display the network resources. The network resources display.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Modem Router By default, the router is set up to allow VPN connections only to your home network, but you can change the settings to allow Internet access. Accessing the Internet remotely through a VPN might be slower than accessing the Internet directly. To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 To allow VPN clients to access only your home network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 4. When the VPN connection is established, launch your Internet browser.
10 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server If your home network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet. The router can forward incoming traffic with specific protocols to computers on your local network.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 11. Click the Add button. The service displays in the menu. Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service The router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules. If the service or application is not predefined, you can add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application. To add a custom service: 1. Find out which port number or range of numbers the application uses.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 You can enter a port range and fixed ports in one rule, for example, external (30–50, 78, 100–102), internal (40–60, 99, 200–202). With this rule, external ports 30–50 are forwarded to internal ports 40–60. 12. In the Internal IP address field, type the IP address or select the radio button for an attached device listed in the table. 13. Click the Apply button. The service is now in the list on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To delete a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: 1. When you type the URL www.example.com in your browser, the browser sends a web page request message with the following destination information: • Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which is the address of your router. • Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Add a Port Triggering Service To add a port triggering service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” The following sequence shows the effects of this port triggering rule: 1. You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer. 2. Your IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port number of 6667, the standard port number for an IRC server process. Your computer then sends this request message to your router. 3.
11 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network If you must restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem router. 2. Plug in the modem router and turn it on. Wait two minutes. Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections If the modem router does not start, make sure that the power adapter cable is securely plugged in.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Some Internet service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account, but this is an unusual situation. You can view the MAC address on the Attached Devices page of the router web interface. Troubleshoot with the LEDs By default, the modem router uses standard LED settings.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 LEDs never turn off When the modem router is turned on, the LEDs light for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the LEDs stay on, this indicates a fault within the modem router. If all LEDs are still lit one minute after power-up, do the following: • Cycle the power to see if the modem router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds to return the modem router to its factory settings.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Note: if the LED On/Off button is in the off position, all LEDs are off except the Power LED. You cannot log in to the router If you are unable to log in to the modem router from a computer or mobile device on your local network, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the cable connection between the computer and the modem router.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR modem router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the modem router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 If your modem router obtained an IP address, but your computer does not load any web pages from the Internet, it might be for one or more of the following reasons: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the modem router’s configuration, reboot your computer, and verify the DNS address.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Changes are not saved If the modem router does not save the changes that you make in the modem router web interface, do the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another page or tab, or your changes are lost. • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. It is possible that the changes occurred, but the old settings might be in the web browser’s cache.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your computer or workstation.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Verify that the IP address for your modem router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device To test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2.
12 Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • • Factory Settings Technical Specifications 133
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Factory Settings You can return the modem router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the modem router for at least seven seconds. The modem router resets, and returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table. Table 5.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Table 5. Factory default settings (Continued) WiFi WiFi (continued) WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See the modem router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Country/region United States RF channel (2.4 GHz) Auto1 RF channel (5 GHz) CH 153 (or manually select channels) Operating mode Up to 1200 Mbps at 2.4 GHz, 4800 Mbps at 5 GHz 1 Maximum WiFi signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications.
Nighthawk AX8 AX6000 WiFI Cable Modem Router Model CAX80 Table 6. Modem router specifications (Continued) WAN 2 x 2 OFDM/OFDMA DOCSIS 3.1 32 x 8 SCQAM DOCSIS 3.0 WiFi Maximum WiFi signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard. Radio data rates Auto Rate Sensing Data encoding standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz-256 QAM support IEEE 802.11ax 2.4 GHz-1024 QAM and OFDMA support IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz-256 QAM support IEEE 802.
