Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Setup
- 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
- 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 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
- Control 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 a port group or VLAN tag group
- Manage custom static routes
- Enable or disable implicit beamforming
- Enable or disable airtime fairness
- 6. Optimize Performance
- 7. Manage Your 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
- Monitor Internet traffic
- Manage the router configuration file
- Manage remote access
- Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app
- Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs
- Set your time zone
- Return the router to its factory default settings
- 8. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the 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
- Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault
- Back up Mac computers with Time Machine
- 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
- 9. Use the Router as a Media Server
- 10. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
- 11. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 12. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
- 13. Troubleshooting
- 14. Supplemental Information
- Quick Start for Nighthawk App
- Quick Start Guide
- Update the Firmware
- Data Sheet
Data Sheet | RAX40
Nighthawk
®
AX4
4-Stream AX3000 WiFi Router
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Package Contents
• NETGEAR
®
Nighthawk
®
AX4/4-Stream
AX3000 WiFi Router (RAX40v2)
• Ethernet cable
• Quick start guide
• Power adapter
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 13.38 x 8.11 x 2.24 in
(340 x 206 x 57 mm)
• Weight: 1.32 lb (600 g)
Technical Specifications
• WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Dual Band WiFi (AX3000)
- 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM
20/40MHz, up to 600Mbps
- 5GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024-QAM
20/40/80/160MHz, up to 2.4Gbps
- Backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/
g/n/ac WiFi
• One (1) USB 3.0 port
• 1024-QAM—25% data efficiency and
faster speeds than a 256-QAM router
• Powerful 1.5GHz triple-core processor
• Memory: 256MB flash and 512MB RAM
• 160MHz channel support
• Additional DFS channels reduce
interference from neighboring networks
• Longer range with 2 high-performance
antennas
• Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet ports
- 1 WAN & 4 LAN
• On/off LED light switch
Key Features
• 2.5X better performance than an
AC router—4-stream WiFi with up to
600 + 2400Mbps
†
for ultra-fast
wireless speeds
**
• 160MHz channel support
***
—Doubles
the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels
to provide Gigabit speeds for compatible
mobile devices and laptops
• Powerful processor—Dual-core processor
ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming &
gaming
• 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports—Connect
more wired devices for faster file transfer
and uninterrupted connections
• 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
• NETGEAR Armor
™
—Advanced cyber
threat protection for your home network
and your connected devices
††
• Works with Amazon Alexa
®
& the Google
Assistant
™
—Control your NETGEAR WiFi
network with simple voice commands
Support
• 90-day complimentary technical support
following purchase from a NETGEAR
authorized reseller
• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
Visit http://community.netgear.com
System Requirements
• Microsoft
®
Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista
®
, XP
®
,
2000, Mac OS
®
, UNIX
®
, or Linux
®
• Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer
®
11 or higher,
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome
®
55 or
higher, Firefox
®
45 or higher, Safari
®
10
or higher
Security
• Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,
128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
• Automatic firmware update delivers latest
security patches to the router
• Guest network access—separate & secure
• VPN Support—Secure access to your home
network away from home
• Supports WPA3, the latest and cutting-
edge WiFi security protocol
• NETGEAR Armor
™
—Advanced cyber
threat protection for your home network
and your connected devices
††
Warranty
• www.netgear.com/warranty
• Extend your warranty & technical support
within 90 days of product purchase [US
only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home
This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
*
90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
†
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specications. Ac tual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental
conditions, including network trafc volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with AX standards.
Up to 3000Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 3000Mbps devices.
**
When working with 160MHz clients as compared to a 2x2 AC router that does not support 160MHz.
***
Requires client device that supports 160MHz bandwidth on WiFi.
§
Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.
‡
As compared to an AC1200 2x2 router.
††
NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial introductory period.
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. App
Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Any other trademarks
mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-RAX40v2-2
Supports
Windows
®
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