User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard
- Manually set up the Internet connection
- Specify IPv6 Internet connections
- Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses
- Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection
- Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection
- Manage the MTU size
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Nighthawk app
- Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet
- Manage network access control lists
- Use keywords to block Internet sites
- Block services from the Internet
- Delete keywords from the blocked list
- Prevent blocking on a trusted computer
- Schedule when to block Internet sites and services
- Set up security event email notifications
- 5. Optimize Performance
- 6. 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 router assigns
- Disable the DHCP server feature in the router
- Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
- Use the WPS wizard for WiFi connections
- Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security
- Set up the router as a WiFi access point
- Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group
- Manage custom static routes
- Enable or disable implicit beamforming
- 7. Manage your network
- Update the router and satellite firmware
- Change the admin password
- Enable admin password reset
- Reset 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
- Monitor Internet traffic
- Manage the router configuration file
- Manage remote access
- Connect to your router with Anywhere Access
- Return the router or satellite to its factory default settings
- 8. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
- 9. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 11. Supplemental Information
Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Router hardware and LED overview...................................................8
Router hardware features................................................................8
Router LED behavior........................................................................9
Satellite hardware and LED overview..............................................10
Satellite hardware features...........................................................10
Satellite LED behavior...................................................................11
Router and Satellite labels.................................................................11
Connect your router...........................................................................12
Place your satellite..............................................................................13
Sync your satellite with your router..................................................13
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the network.....................................................................16
Connect to the network using a wired connection....................16
Find and connect to the WiFi network........................................16
WiFi connection using WPS..........................................................16
Types of logins....................................................................................17
Use a web browser to access the router..........................................17
Automatic Internet Setup..............................................................17
Log in to the router........................................................................19
Install and manage your Mesh system with the Nighthawk app...19
Change the language........................................................................20
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard..........................................................22
Manually set up the Internet connection.........................................22
Specify an Internet connection without a login..........................22
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login.......................24
Specify IPv6 Internet connections....................................................25
Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses.................................26
Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection........................26
Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection.........................27
Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection......................29
Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection....................................29
Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection..................................31
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