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Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System
January 2020
202-12018-02
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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  • Page 1 User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System NETGEAR, Inc. January 2020 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12018-02 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
  • Page 2 For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection........32 Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection......34 Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection........35 Manage the MTU size.................37 MTU concepts.................37 Change the MTU size..............38 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet..41...
  • Page 5 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Set up a static route...............72 Edit a static route................73 Delete a static route...............73 Enable or disable implicit beamforming.........74 Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the router and satellite firmware........76 Check for firmware updates............76 Manually update the firmware.............77 Manually update satellite firmware..........77...
  • Page 6 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering..................100 Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection..............103 Specify VPN Service in the Router..........103 Install OpenVPN Software...............104 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer..104 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer....107...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview

    • Sync your satellite with your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. Note: This manual supports the Mesh WiFi 6 router (model MR60) and Mesh WiFi 6 satellite (model MS60). This manual also supports any Mesh WiFi 6 system kits.

  • Page 8: Router Hardware And Led Overview

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Router hardware and LED overview The following sections are an overview of the router hardware features and LED behavior. Router hardware features The following figure shows the router hardware features. 4 5 6 Figure 1. Router front and back views 1.

  • Page 9: Router Led Behavior

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Router LED behavior The following table describes the LED behavior for the LED that is on the front of the router. Table 1. Router LED behavior LED color Description Pulsing white The router LED pulses white for one of the following reasons: •...

  • Page 10: Satellite Hardware And Led Overview

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Satellite hardware and LED overview The following sections are an overview of the satellite hardware features and LED behavior. Satellite hardware features The following figures shows the satellite hardware features. 3 4 5 Figure 2. Satellite front and back views 1.

  • Page 11: Satellite Led Behavior

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Satellite LED behavior The following table describes the LED behavior for the LED that is on the front of the satellite. Table 2. Satellite LED behavior LED color Description Pulsing white The satellite LED pulses white for one of the following reasons: •...

  • Page 12: Connect Your Router

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The satellite label also displays the WiFi network name and password, the satellite’s MAC address, and the satellite’s serial number. The following is an example of what the satellite label might look like: Figure 4. Satellite label Connect your router Power on your router and connect it to a modem.

  • Page 13: Place Your Satellite

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 5. If the Router LED does not light, make sure that the power adapter is properly connected to your router and power outlet. Place your satellite Your satellite must be within range of your router’s WiFi signal in order for it to sync with your router.
  • Page 14 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The satellite LED then lights one of the following colors: • Blue. The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. The router and satellite failed to sync. Move the satellite closer to the router and try again.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Connect To The Network And Access The Router

    Connect to the Network and Access the Router You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter explains the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in. The chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 16: Connect To The Network

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Connect to the network You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

  • Page 17: Types Of Logins

    WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. The free NETGEAR account that you need to register your router and manage your subscriptions. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you can create one.
  • Page 18 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. The router connects to the Internet. 5. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following: • Make sure that the computer is connected to an Ethernet port on the router or satellite or to the mesh WiFi network.

  • Page 19: Log In To The Router

    Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. c. Read Troubleshooting on page 114. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Log in to the router When you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser automatically displays the router web interface.

  • Page 20: Change The Language

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your mesh system with NETGEAR. The Nighthawk app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices. Note: If you own any satellites, make sure they are powered on before installing your mesh system with the Nighthawk app.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

    Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow your router to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. You can also customize and manually specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 22: Use The Internet Setup Wizard

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up.
  • Page 23 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

  • Page 24: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshooting on page 114. Specify an Internet connection that uses a login To view or change the basic Internet setup: 1.

  • Page 25: Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections

    15. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshooting on page 114. Specify IPv6 Internet connections You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.

  • Page 26: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type: • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use.

  • Page 27: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type. This field indicates the connection type that is detected. • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.
  • Page 28 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

  • Page 29: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System • Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only. 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
  • Page 30 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. The page adjusts. 6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: •...

  • Page 31: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Your settings are saved. Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 32: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 8. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting.
  • Page 33 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.

  • Page 34: Use Auto Config For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System • Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only. 12. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 35: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name for the IPv4 ISP here. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this field.
  • Page 36 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System With a 6rd tunnel configuration, the router follows the RFC5969 standard, supporting two ways to establish a 6rd tunnel IPv6 WAN connection: • Auto Detect mode. In IPv6 Auto Detect mode, when the router receives option 212 from the DHCPv4 option, autodetect selects the IPv6 as 6rd tunnel setting.

  • Page 37: Manage The Mtu Size

    “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...

  • Page 38: Change The Mtu Size

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System For example, if a secure website does not open, or displays only part of a web page, you might need to change the MTU. • You use VPN and experience severe performance problems. • You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons and now you are experiencing connectivity or performance problems.
  • Page 39 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 to 1500. 6. Click the Apply button.

  • Page 40: Chapter 4 Control Access To The Internet

    Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter contains the following sections: • Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet •...

  • Page 41: Enable Access Control To Allow Or Block Access To The Internet

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet You can use access control to block or allow access to the Internet through your router. To set up access control: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 42: Manage Network Access Control Lists

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The list displays. 8. To allow the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device you’re currently using to continue to access the Internet, select the check box next to your computer or device, and click the Allow button.

  • Page 43: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Use keywords to block Internet sites You can use keywords to block certain Internet sites from your network. You can use blocking all the time or based on a schedule. To block Internet sites: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
  • Page 44 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Control Access to the Internet User Manual...

  • Page 45: Block Services From The Internet

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Block services from the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule. To block services: 1.

  • Page 46: Delete Keywords From The Blocked List

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System • Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer. • IP Address Range. Block services for a range of computers with consecutive IP addresses on your network. • All lP Addresses. Block services for all computers on your network.

  • Page 47: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System To specify a trusted computer: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.

  • Page 48: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The Schedule page displays. 5. Specify when to block keywords and services: • Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block the keywords, or select the Every Day check box, which automatically selects the check boxes for all days.
  • Page 49 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System You might be able to find this information in the configuration window of your email program. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent. 9. In the Outgoing Mail Server Port Number field, enter a port number in the field.

  • Page 50: Chapter 5 Optimize Performance

    Optimize Performance You can set up the router to optimize performance for applications such as Internet gaming, high-definition video streaming, and VoIP communication. By default, the router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 51: Use Dynamic Qos To Optimize Internet Traffic Management

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router’s Internet traffic management capabilities through better application and device identification, bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques. Dynamic QoS resolves traffic congestion when the Internet bandwidth is limited and different demands compete for bandwidth.

  • Page 52: Enable Or Disable The Automatic Qos Database Update

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System • I want to define my Internet Bandwidth. If you know what your download and upload speed are, select this radio button and enter your download and upload speeds in the fields. 7. Click the Apply button.

  • Page 53: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System To manually update the Dynamic QoS database: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.

  • Page 54: Enable Or Disable Ax Wifi

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > UPnP.
  • Page 55 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System AX WiFi is enabled by default. To enable or disable AX WiFi: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

  • Page 56: Chapter 6 Manage Network Settings

    Manage Network Settings You can customize the router’s network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • View or change the WAN settings •...

  • Page 57: View Or Change The Wan Settings

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System View or change the WAN settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port.

  • Page 58: Set Up A Default Dmz Server

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System • Disable SIP ALG. Some voice and video communication applications do not work well with the SIP ALG. Disabling the SIP ALG might help your voice and video applications to create and accept a call through the router.

  • Page 59: Change The Router's Device Name

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Type the IP address. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the Router’s Device Name The router’s default device name is based on its model number. This device name displays in the file manager when you browse your network.
  • Page 60 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, you can change these settings.

  • Page 61: Specify The Ip Addresses That The Router Assigns

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System • RIP-2. This format carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect.

  • Page 62: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Router

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.

  • Page 63: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that the computers can access the router.

  • Page 64: Edit A Reserved Ip Address

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 8. Click the Apply button. The reserved address is entered into the table. The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.

  • Page 65: Use The Wps Wizard For Wifi Connections

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.

  • Page 66: Change The Wifi Password Or The Wifi Security

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The WPS process automatically sets up yourr WPS-enabled device with the network password when it connects. The router WPS page displays a confirmation message. Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security The router and satellite come preset with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and the same WiFi security.

  • Page 67: Set Up The Router As A Wifi Access Point

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type pf security allows clients to use either WPA-Personal [TKIP] or WPA2-Personal [AES]. • WPA3-Personal. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA3 to join the router's WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security standard and is more secure than WPA2.

  • Page 68: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group Or Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, we recommend that you use different WiFi settings on each router. You can also turn off the WiFi radio on the other router or gateway and use this router only for WiFi client access.

  • Page 69: Set Up A Bridge For A Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays. 5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup check box. The page expands. 6. Select the By bridge group radio button.

  • Page 70: Set Up An Iptv Port

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The page expands. 6. Select the Enable VLAN Tag radio button. The page expands. 7. Click the Add button. The Add VLAN Rule page displays. 8. Specify the following settings for the VLAN tag group: •...

  • Page 71: Manage Custom Static Routes

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays. 5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup check box. The page expands. 6. Select the By bridge group radio button.

  • Page 72: Set Up A Static Route

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System • The Private check box is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated. Set up a static route To set up a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network.

  • Page 73: Edit A Static Route

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1. 10. Click the Apply button.

  • Page 74: Enable Or Disable Implicit Beamforming

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

  • Page 75: Chapter 7 Manage Your Router

    Manage Your Router This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. The chapter contains the following sections: • Update the router and satellite firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password reset •...

  • Page 76: Update The Router And Satellite Firmware

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Update the router and satellite firmware You can use the router web interface to check if new firmware is available and update your router and satellite, or you can manually update the firmware for your router and satellite.

  • Page 77: Manually Update The Firmware

    To manually update the firmware on your router and satellite, follow these high level steps: 1. Visit netgear.com/support and download the firmware for both your router and satellite. 2. Update the firmware on your satellite.

  • Page 78: Manually Update Router Firmware

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Note: If you have more than one satellite, only update one satellite at a time. You must wait for the first satellite to finish updating before updating the next satellite. 6. Click the Browse button.

  • Page 79: Change The Admin Password

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Change the admin password The admin password is the one you specified the first time you logged in. You can change this password. Note: The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 80: Reset The Admin Password

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

  • Page 81: View Information About The Router And The Internet And Wifi Settings

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 8. Enter your new admin password, set new security questions, and click the Next button. Your settings are saved. 9. Click the Login button. A login window opens. 10. With your new admin password, log in to the router.

  • Page 82: Display The Statistics Of The Internet Port

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Display the statistics of the Internet port To display the statistics of the Internet port: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

  • Page 83: Check The Internet Connection Status

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 6. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click the Set Interval button. To stop the polling entirely, click the Stop button. Check the Internet connection status To check the Internet connection status: 1.

  • Page 84: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 6. To release (stop) the Internet connection, click the Release button. 7. To renew (restart) the Internet connection, click the Renew button. 8. To exit the screen, click the Close Window button. View and manage logs of router activity The logs are a detailed record of the websites you accessed or attempted to access and many other router actions.

  • Page 85: View Devices Currently On The Network

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System You must set up email notifications in order to receive the logs. The router to emails the logs to the address that you specified when you set up email notifications. For more information, see Set up security event email notifications on page 48.
  • Page 86 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System To monitor Internet traffic: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.

  • Page 87: Manage The Router Configuration File

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 10. Click the Apply button. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. 11. To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button. 12. To display more information about the data traffic on your router and to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button.

  • Page 88: Restore The Settings

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System To erase the settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.

  • Page 89: Remote Access

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System The file is uploaded to the router and the router restarts. WARNING: Do not interrupt the restoration process. Remote access You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know the router’s WAN IP address to use this feature.

  • Page 90: Use Remote Access

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System • Only This Computer. Allow access from a single IP address on the Internet. Enter the IP address to be allowed access. • IP Address Range. Allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet.

  • Page 91: Return The Router Or Satellite To Its Factory Default Settings

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Return the router or satellite to its factory default settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made to the router or satellite settings or you move the router to a different network), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the router or satellite to its factory default settings.
  • Page 92 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System To erase the settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.

  • Page 93: Chapter 8 Manage Port Forwarding And Port Triggering

    Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter contains the following sections: • Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server •...

  • Page 94: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server If your home network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 95: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 11. Click the Add button. The service displays in the menu. Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service The router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules. If the service or application is not predefined, you can add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application.

  • Page 96: Edit A Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System You can enter a port range and fixed ports in one rule, for example, external (30–50, 78, 100–102), internal (40–60, 99, 200–202). With this rule, external ports 30–50 are forwarded to internal ports 40–60. 12. In the Internal IP address field, type the IP address or select the radio button for an attached device listed in the table.

  • Page 97: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To delete a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

  • Page 98: How The Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: 1. When you type the URL www.example.com in your browser, the browser sends a web page request message with the following destination information: •...

  • Page 99: Add A Port Triggering Service

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Add a Port Triggering Service To add a port triggering service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

  • Page 100: Enable Port Triggering

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
  • Page 101 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” The following sequence shows the effects of this port triggering rule: 1. You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer.

  • Page 102: Chapter 9 Use Vpn To Access Your Network

    Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access. The chapter contains the following sections: • Set up a VPN connection •...

  • Page 103: Set Up A Vpn Connection

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you aren’t home. This type of VPN access is called a client-to-gateway tunnel. The computer is the client, and the router is the gateway.

  • Page 104: Install Openvpn Software

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 6. To change the service type, scroll down and select the TCP radio button. 7. To change the port, scroll down to the Service Port field, and type the port number that you want to use.
  • Page 105 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 9. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 10. Download and install the Open VPN software on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. 11. Click the Next button. 12. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button.
  • Page 106 For a client device with Windows 64-bit system, the VPN client is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. 18. For a client device with Windows, modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN: a. On your computer, go to the Networks page. If you are using Windows 10, select Control Panel >...

  • Page 107: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System c. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail. For more information about using OpenVPN on your Windows computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick.

  • Page 108: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device You must install this software on each iOS device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router. To install VPN client software on an iOS device: 1.

  • Page 109: Use A Vpn Tunnel On Your Windows Computer

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System To install VPN client software on an Android device: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password.
  • Page 110 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System established, you cannot access your home router or your home network with the OpenVPN software. The default LAN IP address scheme for the router is 192.x.x.x. The most common IP schemes are 192.x.x.x, 172.x.x.x, and 10.x.x.x. If you experience a conflict, change the IP scheme either for your home network or for the network with the client VPN computer.

  • Page 111: Use Vpn To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home When you’re away from home and you access the Internet, you usually use a local Internet service provider. For example, at a coffee shop you might be given a code that lets you use the coffee shop’s Internet service account to surf the web.

  • Page 112: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System 8. Click the For Windows or For Non Windows button and download the configuration files for your VPN clients. 9. Unzip the configuration files and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your device.

  • Page 113: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System For a client device with Windows 64-bit system, the VPN client is installed at C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ by default. Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home To access your Internet service: 1. Set up the router to allow VPN access to your Internet service.

  • Page 114: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router or satellite. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at support.netgear.com for product and contact information. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 115: Quick Tips

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network When you restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router.

  • Page 116: Cannot Log In To The Router

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System To sync the router and the satellite: 1. Place the satellite in the same room as the router. Use this satellite location only during the sync process. 2. Connect the satellite to a power source.

  • Page 117: Cannot Access The Internet

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Cannot Access the Internet Check your network and Internet connections: 1. Make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to your mesh network. 2. If you are connected to your mesh network but you cannot access the Internet, check to see if your Internet connection is working.

  • Page 118: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System • Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name on the Internet Setup page. • If your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and checks for your computer’s MAC address, do one of the following:...

  • Page 119: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.

  • Page 120: Troubleshoot Your Network Using The Ping Utility

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System • To view the WiFi settings for the router, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to the Ethernet port on the router. Then log in to the router, and select BASIC > Wireless.

  • Page 121: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System If the path is not functioning correctly, you might be experiencing one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and...
  • Page 122 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of your broadband modem. Some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connected to that modem. If your ISP does this, configure your router to “clone”...

  • Page 123: Chapter 11 Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications...

  • Page 124: Factory Settings

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Factory Settings You can return your router or satellite to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router or satellite for at least seven seconds until the router or satellite LED blinks.

  • Page 125: Factory Settings For Satellite Model Ms60

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Table 4. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting Firewall Inbound (communications coming Disabled (except traffic on port 80, in from the Internet) the HTTP port) Outbound (communications going Enabled (all) out to the Internet)
  • Page 126 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Table 5. Factory default settings for the satellite (Continued) Feature Default Setting Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP 192.168.1.250 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 127: Technical Specifications

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Table 5. Factory default settings for the satellite (Continued) Feature Default Setting WiFi WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See satellite label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto Country/region United States of America;...
  • Page 128 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Table 6. Technical specifications for the router (Continued) Feature Description Dimensions 4.8 x 4.8 x 2.5 in. (121.92 x 121.92 x 63.5 mm) Weight 0.63 lb (285.76 g) Operating temperature 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF)

  • Page 129: Technical Specifications For Satellite Model Ms60

    Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Technical Specifications for Satellite Model MS60 The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite. Table 7. Technical specifications for the satellite Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, DHCP, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP...
  • Page 130 Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Table 7. Technical specifications for the satellite (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz: • 2.412–2.462 GHz (US) • 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 5 GHz: • 5.18 GHz–5.24 GHz and 5.745 GHz–5.825 GHz (US) •...

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