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Nighthawk AX6
6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router
Model RAX49
August 2022
202-12250-01
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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  • Page 1 User Manual Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Model RAX49 NETGEAR, Inc. August 2022 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12250-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
  • Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack your router................9 Top panel LEDs and buttons.............10 Rear panel....................12 Router label..................13 Attach and position the antennas.............13 Position your router................14 Wall-mount your router..............15 Cable your router................16 Chapter 2 Connect to the network and access the router Connect to the router network............18 Connect to the router using a wired connection.......18 Connect to the router WiFi network..........18...
  • Page 4 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection........38 Manage the MTU size.................40 MTU concepts.................40 Change the MTU size..............41 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Network access control list..............43 Enable the network access control list, set the access rule, and allow or block connected devices..........43 Manage allowed devices currently not on the network....45 Manage blocked devices currently not on the network...47...
  • Page 5 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Manage custom static routes............80 Set up a static route...............81 Edit a static route................82 Delete a static route...............83 Enable or disable implicit beamforming.........83 Enable or disable MU-MIMO............84 Enable or disable AX WiFi..............85 Chapter 6 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management..87 Enable Dynamic QoS..............87 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update...88...
  • Page 6 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB device requirements..............113 Connect a USB storage device to the router........113 Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer..............114 Map a USB device to a Windows network drive......114 Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac.....................115 Enable FTP access within your network.........116...
  • Page 7 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Set up port forwarding to a local server........140 Add a custom port forwarding service........141 Edit a port forwarding service............142 Delete a port forwarding entry..........143 Application example: Make a local web server public...143 How the router implements the port forwarding rule.....144 Port triggering..................144 Add a port triggering service.............145 Enable port triggering..............146...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

    • Rear panel • Router label • Attach and position the antennas • Position your router • Wall-mount your router • Cable your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support.

  • Page 9: Unpack Your Router

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, four antennas, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup User Manual...

  • Page 10: Top Panel Leds And Buttons

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Top panel LEDs and buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the top panel of the router. Figure 2. Top view The following table describes the LEDs and buttons. Table 1. LED descriptions LED and Button Description Power LED...
  • Page 11 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description Ethernet LEDs for ports 1–4 The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. •...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Rear panel The following figure shows the rear panel connectors and buttons. Figure 3. Rear panel The rear panel contains the following components: 1. Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. If the Reset button is pressed for at least 10 seconds and the Power LED blinks, the router returns to its factory settings.

  • Page 13: Router Label

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Router label The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID), password, serial number, and MAC address. Figure 4. Router label Attach and position the antennas Before you install your router, attach the antennas to the router. Note: If the antennas for your router do not have labels, they can be attached to any antenna post on the router.

  • Page 14: Position Your Router

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. In addition, position your router according to the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 15: Wall-Mount Your Router

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Wall-mount your router You can wall-mount your router using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of your router. Note: We recommend using M3 x 20 mm screws. Figure 6. Bottom of the router To wall-mount your router: 1.

  • Page 16: Cable Your Router

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Cable your router Power on your router and connect it to a modem. Figure 7. Cable your router To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem, remove and reinsert the backup battery if it uses one, and then plug the modem back in.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Connect To The Router Network

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Connect to the router network You can connect to the router network using a wired, WiFi, or WPS connection. Note: 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 19: 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 20 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 one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to the router.

  • Page 21: Log In To The Router

    With the Nighthawk app, you can easily install and manage your router. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR. Connect to the network and...

  • Page 22: Change The Language

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router The Nighthawk app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices. Note: Your router is not connected to the Internet until you finish setting it up with the app. If you are connected to your router’s WiFi network before the setup, you do not have Internet access and cannot download the app.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Use The Internet Setup Wizard

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 25 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 26: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 153. Specify an Internet connection that uses a login To view or change the basic Internet setup: 1.

  • Page 27: 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 You cannot access the Internet on page 153. Specify IPv6 Internet connections You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.

  • Page 28: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 29: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router The page adjusts. 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 30 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. 3.

  • Page 31: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN). 9. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.

  • Page 32: Set Up An Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection: 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 33: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 8. In the IPv6 Address/Prefix Length fields, specify the static IPv6 address and prefix length of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address.
  • Page 34 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. (Optional) In the User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name. Most people can leave this field blank, but if your ISP gave you a specific host name, enter it here.

  • Page 35: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection: 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 36: Use Auto Config For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Note: The default setting of the Connection Mode menu is Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection. The router never terminates the connection. If the connection is terminated, for example, when the modem is turned off, the router attempts to reestablish the connection immediately after the PPPoE connection becomes available again.
  • Page 37 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 38: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 9. 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. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).
  • Page 39 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router To set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection: 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. The user name is admin.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Change The Mtu Size

    Table 2. Common MTU sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging.

  • Page 42: 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: • Network access control list • Use keywords to block Internet sites •...

  • Page 43: Network Access Control List

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Network access control list You can use the network access control list (ACL) on the router to block or allow access to your network and the Internet. The ACL identifies a WiFi or wired device by its MAC address.
  • Page 44 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router allowed, but you can choose to block one or more of these devices from accessing the network. To enable and manage the network access control list for the entire network and allow or block connected devices: 1.

  • Page 45: Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not On The Network

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Note: Selecting an access rule does not affect previously blocked or allowed devices. It applies only to new devices trying to access the network after you apply this setting. 8. To change access for devices that are connected or were connected to the network, do the following: •...
  • Page 46 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 47: Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not On The Network

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 9. To change the device name for a device on the list of allowed devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Edit button. The Edit Device Name page displays. c.
  • Page 48 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router In the following steps, we refer to the list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network as the list of blocked devices. 6. To add a device to the list of blocked devices, do the following: a.

  • Page 49: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. Note: Keyword blocking only works for website URLs that begin with http:// only. It does not work for URLs that begin with https://.

  • Page 50: Delete Keywords From The Blocked List

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 7. Click the Add Keyword button. The keyword is added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up to 32 entries. 8. Click the Apply button. Keyword blocking takes effect. Delete keywords from the blocked list To delete keywords from the list: 1.
  • Page 51 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router To block services: 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. The user name is admin.

  • Page 52: Prevent Blocking On A Trusted Computer

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router • All lP Addresses. Block services for all computers on your network. 10. Click the Add button. Your settings are saved. Prevent blocking on a trusted computer You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking. The computer that you exempt must be assigned a fixed IP address.

  • Page 53: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router To schedule blocking: 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. The user name is admin.
  • Page 54 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. The E-mail page displays. 5. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. 6. In the Send to This E-mail Address field, type the email address to which logs and alerts are to be sent.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5 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 56: View Or Change The Wan Settings

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 57: Set Up A Default Dmz Server

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router • 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. 5.

  • Page 58: Change The Router's Device Name

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 device name is preconfigured with the router's model number. You can edit the device name from the LAN Setup page.
  • Page 59 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network use, or if you use competing subnets with the same IP scheme.

  • Page 60: Specify The Ip Addresses That The Router Assigns

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router • 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 61: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Router

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. b.

  • Page 62: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 63: Edit A Reserved Ip Address

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 64: Use The Wps Wizard For Wifi Connections

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. The LAN Setup page displays.

  • Page 65: Specify Basic Wifi Settings

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 7. Within two minutes, on your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions for how to connect using WPS. A success page displays if your WPS-enabled device successfully connects to the WiFi network.

  • Page 66: Change The Wifi Mode

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its network name (SSID) so that it displays when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or mobile device. 7. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field. The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive.

  • Page 67: Change The Wifi Mode If Ax Wifi Is Enabled

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is enabled To change the WiFi mode settings if AX WiFi is enabled: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 68: Change The Wifi Mode If Ax Wifi Is Disabled

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router limits 802.11ax devices to functioning at up to 2400 Mbps. This mode is the default mode. • Up to 4804 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network and allows 802.11ax devices to function at up to 4804 Mbps.

  • Page 69: Change The Transmission Power Control

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 6. In the Wireless Network (5 GHz a/n/ac/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu. • Up to 433 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but limits 802.11ax, 802.11ac, and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 433 Mbps.

  • Page 70: Change The Wifi Password Or The Wifi Security

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router The Wireless Settings page displays. 5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n) section, select a percentage from the Transmit Power Control menu. 6. In the Wireless Network (5 GHz a/n/ac) section, select a percentage from the Transmit Power Control menu.

  • Page 71: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network

    Mbps mode in the 2.4 GHz band. The channel also depends on the channel selection of the main WiFi network. The router provides two default guest networks with the following names (SSIDs): • 2.4 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR_Guest • 5 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR-5G_Guest Manage Network Settings User Manual...
  • Page 72 • Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network name. The default 2.4 GHz SSID is NETGEAR_Guest. The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. To change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.

  • Page 73: Enable Or Disable The Wifi Radios

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router • WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. Select WPA2-PSK [AES] security to allow 802.11n devices to connect to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network at the fastest speed.

  • Page 74: Set Up A Wifi Schedule

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 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. The user name is admin.

  • Page 75: Set Up The Router As A Wifi Access Point

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 5. Click the Add a new period button. The page adjusts. 6. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal. 7.

  • Page 76: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group Or Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router • Use fixed IP settings on this device (not recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is in AP mode. Using this option effectively requires advanced network experience. Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, we recommend that you use different WiFi settings on each router.

  • Page 77: Set Up An Iptv Port

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 78: Set Up A Bridge For A Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router To configure an IPTV port: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 79 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router packets that are sent between the IPTV device and the router’s Internet port from being processed through the router’s network address translation (NAT) service. You can add VLAN tag groups to a bridge and assign VLAN IDs and priority values to each VLAN tag group.

  • Page 80: Manage Custom Static Routes

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router You must select at least one Ethernet port or wireless network. You can select more than one port. 10. Click the Add button. The VLAN tag group is added. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 81: Set Up A Static Route

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Here is an example static route setting for this configuration: • Destination IP address and subnet mask settings: The route applies to all addresses at the remote site, so set the destination IP address to 134.177.0.0 and the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 82: Edit A Static Route

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 9. Enter the following settings: • Destination IP Address. Enter the IP address for the final destination of the route. • IP Subnet Mask. Enter the IP subnet mask for the final destination of the route. If the destination is a single host, enter 255.255.255.255.

  • Page 83: Delete A Static Route

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Delete a static route To delete a static route: 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.

  • Page 84: Enable Or Disable Mu-Mimo

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router The Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Select or clear the Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING check box. Selecting this check box enables implicit beamforming. Clearing this check box disables implicit beamforming. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 85: Enable Or Disable Ax Wifi

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Enable or disable AX WiFi AX WiFi improves your network’s capacity, Internet upload and download speeds, and WiFi range by allowing WiFi traffic from different devices to be concurrently managed. To do this, AX WiFi uses Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple-Access (OFDMA), 4x4 multi-user MIMO, and intelligent scheduling.

  • Page 86: Chapter 6 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 87: Use Dynamic Qos To Optimize Internet Traffic Management

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 88: Enable Or Disable The Automatic Qos Database Update

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router • 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. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 89: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router To manually update the Dynamic QoS database: 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. The user name is admin.

  • Page 90: Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality Of Service

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. The UPnP page displays.

  • Page 91: Enable Or Disable Ax Wifi

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router benefits of WMM QoS, WMM must be enabled for both it and the client running that application. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video.
  • Page 92 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router To enable or disable AX WiFi: 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. The user name is admin.

  • Page 93: 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 firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password reset • Reset the admin password •...

  • Page 94: Update The Router Firmware

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Update the router firmware You can log in to the router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually load a specific firmware version to your router. Check for new firmware and update the router The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory.

  • Page 95: Manually Upload Firmware To The Router

    To manually upload a firmware file to your router: 1. Download the firmware for your router from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to your desktop, and unzip the file if needed. Note: The correct firmware file uses an .img or .chk extension.

  • Page 96: Change The Admin Password

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 97: Reset The Admin Password

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 98: Always Use Https To Access The Router

    This is expected behavior. You can proceed, or add an exception for the security warning. For more information, visit https://kb.netgear.com/000062980/what-to-do-incase-of-security-message. To require HTTPS connections: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 99: View Information About The Router And The Internet And Wifi Settings

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings You can view router information, the Internet port status, and WiFi settings. To view information about the router and the Internet, modem, and WiFi settings: 1.
  • Page 100 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 101: Check The Internet Connection Status

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Check the Internet connection status To check the Internet connection status: 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.

  • Page 102: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. To view and manage logs: 1.

  • Page 103: View Devices Currently On The Network

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router View devices currently on the network You can view all computers and devices that are currently connected to your network. To view devices on the network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
  • Page 104 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays.

  • Page 105: Manage The Router Configuration File

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Manage the router configuration file The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings.

  • Page 106: Restore The Settings

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. Click the Erase button. The configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the reset is complete, the router restarts.

  • Page 107: Connect To Your Router With Anywhere Access

    94. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. Turn off the router LEDs The LEDs on the front panel of the router indicate activities and behavior. You can turn off all LEDs except the Power LED.

  • Page 108: Set Your Time Zone

    7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set the NTP server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR NTP server to sync the network time. You can change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server. To set the NTP server: 1.

  • Page 109: Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings

    The NTP Settings page displays. 5. Select an NTP server radio button: • Use the default NETGEAR NTP server • Set your preferred NTP server 6. If you selected the Set your preferred NTP server radio button, enter the NTP server domain name or IP address in the Primary NTP server field.

  • Page 110: Return The Router To Its Factory Default Settings

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router with All – no password in Read Access can be scanned for media files. To scan for new media files immediately, click the Rescan media files button. • Media Server Device Name. Click the Edit button to change the router's media server name.

  • Page 111: Erase The Settings

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 3. Release the Reset button. The Power LED starts blinking. When the reset is complete, the router restarts. This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, if you are connected to the router web interface, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page.

  • Page 112: Chapter 8 Share Usb Storage Devices Attached To The Router

    • 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 For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 113: Usb Device Requirements

    The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB storage device.

  • Page 114: Access A Storage Device Connected To The Router From A Windows-Based Computer

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer To access the USB storage device from a Windows-based computer: 1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router. 2.

  • Page 115: Access A Storage Device That Is Connected To The Router From A Mac

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 6. Right-click the USB device and select Map network drive. The Map Network Drive window opens. 7. Select the drive letter to map to the new network folder. 8. Click the Finish button. The USB storage device is mapped to the drive letter that you specified. 9.

  • Page 116: Enable Ftp Access Within Your Network

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage device. Enable FTP access within your network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) large files faster.

  • Page 117: Add A Network Folder On A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section to view the following settings: •...

  • Page 118: Edit A Network Folder On A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 5. In the Available Network Folders section, select the USB storage device. If a single device is attached to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically. 6. Click the Create Network Folder button. The Add Folder window opens.

  • Page 119: Safely Remove A Usb Storage Device

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 120: Chapter 9 Use Dynamic Dns To Access Usb Storage Devices

    Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access a USB device that's connected to a USB port on the router when you’re not home. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 121: Set Up And Manage Dynamic Dns

    DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 122: Specify A Dns Account That You Already Created

    12. Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Specify a DNS account that you already created If you already created a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR, No-IP, or DynDNS, you can set up the router to use your account.

  • Page 123: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings

    With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you aren’t home through Dynamic DNS. To set up your FTP server, you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 121.

  • Page 124: Set Up Your Personal Ftp Server

    Set up your personal FTP server To set up your personal account and use FTP: 1. Get your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. For more information, see Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 121. 2. Make sure that your Internet connection is working.

  • Page 125: Set Up Https Access Through The Internet

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router The default port is number 21. Password protection is enabled by default. We recommend that you keep password protection enabled. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The link that lets you access the device over the Internet is ftp://public-ip-address/shares.

  • Page 126: Access Usb Storage Devices Through The Internet

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. Select the HTTPS (via Internet) check box. The default port is number 443. Password protection is enabled by default. We recommend that you keep password protection enabled. 6.
  • Page 127 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router The link that lets you access the device over the Internet is https://public-ip-address/shares. In this link, public-ip-address represents one of the following: • The IP address that is assigned to the router’s Internet port. You can view this IP address on the ADVANCED Home page.

  • Page 128: Chapter 10 Use Openvpn To Access Your Network

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

  • Page 129: About Vpn Connections

    • To use a DDNS service, register for a DDNS account with a host name. You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these DDNS accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. For more information, see Set up and manage Dynamic DNS on page 121.

  • Page 130: Enable Openvpn Service In The Router

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Enable OpenVPN service in the router You must enable the OpenVPN service settings in the router before you can use a VPN connection. To enable OpenVPN service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 131: Install Openvpn Software On A Vpn Client

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 7. To change the TAP mode settings, do the following: • To change the TAP mode service type, select the UDP or TCP radio button. The default protocol for TAP mode is UDP. • To change the TAP mode service port, type the port number that you want to use in the field.
  • Page 132 10. Unzip the OpenVPN configuration files and copy them to the folder in which you installed the OpenVPN client utility. 11. Modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN: a. If your computer is running Windows 10, select Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center >...

  • Page 133: Install Openvpn Software On A Mac Computer

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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. You can now open a VPN tunnel to the router.

  • Page 134: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router You can now open a VPN tunnel to the router. For more information about installing and using OpenVPN on your Mac computer, visit https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/installation-guide-for-openvpn-connect-client-on-macos/. Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device You must install both the OpenVPN Connect app and OpenVPN configuration files on each iOS device where you want to use a VPN connection to your router.

  • Page 135: Install Openvpn Software On An Android Device

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router You can now open a VPN tunnel to the router. For more information about installing and using OpenVPN on your iOS device, visit https://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_openvpn.aspx#ios. Install OpenVPN software on an Android device You must install both the OpenVPN Connect app and OpenVPN configuration files on each Android device where you want to use a VPN connection to your router.

  • Page 136: Lan Ip Addressing In Vpn Networks

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router LAN IP addressing in VPN networks For the VPN connection to work, your computer or device (the VPN client) must be connected to a network that uses a different LAN IP address scheme than your router. The default LAN IP address scheme for the router is 192.168.1.x.

  • Page 137: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays.

  • Page 138: Use Vpn To Remotely Access A Usb Storage Device Attached To The Router

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router For more information about the VPN configuration for the router, see Enable OpenVPN service in the router on page 130. 6. Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access section, and select the Home Network only radio button.

  • Page 139: Chapter 11 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 140: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 141: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 142: Edit A Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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.

  • Page 143: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.

  • Page 144: How The Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 145: Add A Port Triggering Service

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router 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 the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.

  • Page 146: Enable Port Triggering

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router The service is now in the Portmap Table. You must enable port triggering before the router uses port triggering. See Enable port triggering on page 146. Enable port triggering To enable port triggering: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
  • Page 147 Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router but also sends an “identify” message to your computer on port 113. Using port triggering, you can tell the router, “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” The following sequence shows the effects of this port triggering rule: 1.

  • Page 148: Chapter 12 Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 149: Quick Tips

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network If you must restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3.

  • Page 150: Troubleshoot With The Leds

    • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting User Manual...

  • Page 151: Power Led Is Off Or Blinking

    • Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your router and securely connected to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted.

  • Page 152: You Cannot Log In To The Router

    • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information.

  • Page 153: You Cannot Access The Internet

    To check the WAN IP address: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Select an external site such as https://www.netgear.com/. 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 4. Enter the router admin user name and password.

  • Page 154: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Configure your router to clone your computer’s MAC address. If your router obtained an IP address, but your computer does not load any web pages from the Internet, it might be for one or more of the following reasons: •...

  • Page 155: Changes Are Not Saved

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Changes are not saved If the router does not save the changes that you make in the router web interface, do the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another page or tab, or your changes are lost.

  • Page 156: Troubleshoot Your Network Using The Ping Utility

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your computer or workstation.

  • Page 157: Test The Path From A Windows-Based Computer To A Remote Device

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device To test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2.

  • Page 158: Chapter 13 Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This chapter includes technical information about your router. The chapter covers the following topics: • Factory settings • Technical specifications...

  • Page 159: Factory Settings

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Factory settings You can return the router 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 for at least seven seconds.

  • Page 160: Technical Specifications

    Nighthawk AX6 6-Stream AX5300 WiFi Router Table 3. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default setting Wireless SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto Country/region United States in the US; otherwise, varies by region RF channel Auto for 2.4 GHz, CH 44 for WW SKU, and CH 153 for North America SKU...
  • Page 161 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with AX standards. Supplemental Information...

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