User Manual

Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection........................39
Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection.......................................40
Manage the MTU size.........................................................................42
MTU concepts.................................................................................42
Change the MTU size....................................................................43
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
Manage NETGEAR Armor.................................................................46
Activate Armor using the Nighthawk app...................................46
View or change your NETGEAR Armor settings using the
Nighthawk app...............................................................................46
Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet....47
Use keywords to block Internet sites...............................................48
Delete keywords from the blocked list............................................49
Block services from the Internet.......................................................50
Prevent blocking on a trusted computer.........................................51
Manage network access control lists...............................................52
Schedule when to block Internet sites and services......................52
Set up security event email notifications.........................................53
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
View or change the WAN settings....................................................56
Set up a default DMZ server..............................................................57
Change the Router’s Device Name..................................................58
Change the LAN TCP/IP settings......................................................58
Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns............................60
Disable the DHCP server feature in the router...............................61
Manage reserved LAN IP addresses................................................62
Reserve an IP address....................................................................62
Edit a reserved IP address............................................................63
Delete a reserved IP address entry..............................................63
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections......................................64
Specify basic WiFi settings................................................................65
Change the WiFi mode......................................................................66
Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security.............................67
Set up a guest WiFi network.............................................................69
Control the WiFi radios......................................................................71
Use the WiFi On/Off button..........................................................72
Enable or disable the WiFi radios................................................72
Set up a WiFi schedule.......................................................................72
Specify WPS settings..........................................................................73
Set up the router as a WiFi access point..........................................74
Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group....................75
Set up a bridge for a port group..................................................75
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router