User Manual

Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection........................40
Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection.......................................41
Manage the MTU size.........................................................................43
MTU concepts.................................................................................43
Change the MTU size....................................................................44
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
Manage NETGEAR Armor.................................................................47
Activate Armor using the Nighthawk app...................................47
View or change your NETGEAR Armor settings using the
Nighthawk app...............................................................................47
Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet....48
Use keywords to block Internet sites...............................................49
Delete keywords from the blocked list............................................50
Block services from the Internet.......................................................51
Prevent blocking on a trusted computer.........................................52
Manage network access control lists...............................................53
Schedule when to block Internet sites and services......................53
Set up security event email notifications.........................................54
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
View or change the WAN settings....................................................57
Set up a default DMZ server..............................................................58
Change the Router’s Device Name..................................................59
Change the LAN TCP/IP settings......................................................59
Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns............................61
Disable the DHCP server feature in the router...............................62
Manage reserved LAN IP addresses................................................63
Reserve an IP address....................................................................63
Edit a reserved IP address............................................................64
Delete a reserved IP address entry..............................................64
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections......................................65
Specify basic WiFi settings................................................................66
Change the WiFi mode......................................................................67
Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security.............................68
Set up a guest WiFi network.............................................................70
Control the WiFi radios......................................................................72
Use the WiFi On/Off button..........................................................73
Enable or disable the WiFi radios................................................73
Set up a WiFi schedule.......................................................................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..................................................76
Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group........................................77
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router