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
- Enable or disable 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 MU-MIMO
- Enable or disable AX WiFi
- Enable bridge mode
- 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
- Connect to your router with Anywhere Access
- Turn off the router LEDs
- Set your time zone
- Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings
- 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
- 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 Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
- 10. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 11. Manage port forwarding and port triggering
- 12. Troubleshooting
- 13. Supplemental Information
- Quick Start
- Data Sheet
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Nighthawk
®
AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
Data Sheet | RAX50
WiFi 6 for Today’s Smart Devices
Built with the latest generation
WiFi 6 technology, the NETGEAR
®
Nighthawk
®
AX6 6-Stream AX5400
WiFi Router provides speeds up
to 5.4Gbps so you can connect,
stream, and download faster to
newer mobile devices. Powerful
1.5GHz triple-core processor
ensures superior performance for
concurrent real-time applications
such as multimedia streaming,
online gaming, and audio/video
chats. Engineered to deliver
up to 4 times the data capacity
over previous standards, WiFi 6
technology with 160MHz channel
support allows more devices to
connect and stream simultaneously,
without impacting speed or
reliability. High-power ampliers
increase range for reliable whole
home network. This next-gen router
is recommended for medium to
large homes, suitable for up to 25
connected devices. With NETGEAR
Armor
™
, you get multi-layered
cybersecurity for an unlimited
number of devices that provides
encrypted connections, keeps
your online activity private, secures
lost or stolen devices, and blocks
suspicious devices on your
network. Experience the ease of
managing your kids’ time online
across their connected devices
and promote healthy habits
anywhere they go with NETGEAR
Smart Parental Controls
™
.