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NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 Series User Manual (175 pages)
8-Stream Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Wireless Router
| Size: 3.24 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
9
Unpack Your Router
10
Top Panel Leds and Buttons
11
Rear Panel
13
Extend the Antennas
14
Router Label
14
Position Your Router
15
Wall Mount Your Router
16
Cable Your Router
17
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
18
Connect to the Network
19
Connect to the Network Using a Wired Connection
19
Find and Connect to the Wifi Network
19
Wifi Connection Using WPS
19
Types of Logins
20
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
20
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
21
Automatic Internet Setup
21
Log in to the Router
22
Change the Language
23
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
24
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
25
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
25
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
25
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
27
Get Multi-Gig Internet with Internet Port Aggregation
29
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
30
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
31
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
31
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
33
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
34
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
36
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
37
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
39
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
40
Manage the MTU Size
42
MTU Concepts
42
Change the MTU Size
43
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
45
Manage NETGEAR Armor
46
Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App
46
View or Change Your NETGEAR Armor Settings Using the Nighthawk App
46
Enable Access Control to Allow or Block Access to the Internet
47
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
48
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
49
Block Services from the Internet
50
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
51
Manage Network Access Control Lists
52
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
52
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
53
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
55
View or Change the WAN Settings
56
Set up a Default DMZ Server
57
Change the Router's Device Name
58
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
58
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
60
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
61
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
62
Reserve an IP Address
62
Edit a Reserved IP Address
63
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
63
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
64
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
65
Change the Wifi Mode
66
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
67
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
69
Control the Wifi Radios
71
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
72
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
72
Set up a Wifi Schedule
72
Specify WPS Settings
73
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
74
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
75
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
75
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
76
Set up an IPTV Port
78
Manage Custom Static Routes
79
Set up a Static Route
80
Edit a Static Route
81
Delete a Static Route
81
Enable or Disable Airtime Fairness
82
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
83
Enable or Disable PMF
83
Set up the Router in Bridge Mode
84
Manage Ethernet Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
86
Set up Ethernet Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
86
View or Change the Router Ethernet Port Aggregation Mode
88
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
90
Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
91
Enable Dynamic Qos
91
Enable or Disable the Automatic Qos Database Update
92
Manually Update the Dynamic Qos Database
92
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
93
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
94
Enable or Disable AX Wifi
95
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
96
Chapter 7 Manage Your Router
98
Update the Router Firmware
99
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
99
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
100
Change the Admin Password
101
Enable Admin Password Recovery
101
Recover the Admin Password
102
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
103
Display the Statistics of the Internet Port
104
Check the Internet Connection Status
105
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
106
View Devices Currently on the Network
107
Monitor Internet Traffic
107
Manage the Router Configuration File
109
Back up the Settings
109
Erase the Settings
109
Restore the Settings
110
Manage Remote Access
111
Set up Remote Management
111
Use Remote Access
112
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
112
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
113
Set Your Time Zone
113
Set the NTP Server
114
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
115
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
116
Use the Reset Button
116
Erase the Settings
116
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
118
USB Device Requirements
119
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
119
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
120
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
120
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
121
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
122
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
122
Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
123
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
124
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk
124
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
126
View Network Folders on a Storage Device
126
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
127
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
128
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
129
Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
130
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
131
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
131
Your Personal FTP Server
132
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
132
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
133
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
133
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
134
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
135
Chapter 10 Use VPN to Access Your Network
136
Set up a VPN Connection
137
Specify VPN Service in the Router
137
Install Openvpn Software
138
Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows Computer
138
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
141
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
142
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
142
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer
143
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media
145
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
145
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
146
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
146
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
147
Chapter 11 Use a VPN Client to Connect to a VPN Server
149
Set up a VPN Client
150
Enable a VPN Client
150
View Your VPN Connection Status
151
View VPN Client Longs
152
Chapter 12 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
153
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
154
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
154
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
155
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
156
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
157
Application Xxample: Make a Local Web Server Public
157
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
158
Port Triggering
158
Add a Port Triggering Service
159
Enable Port Triggering
160
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Port
160
Triggering
160
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting
162
Quick Tips
163
Sequence to Restart Your Network
163
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
163
Check the Wifi Settings
163
Check the Network Settings
163
Troubleshoot with the Leds
164
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
164
Power LED Is off or Blinking
164
Leds Never Turn off
164
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
165
Wifi LED Is off
165
You Cannot Log in to the Router
165
You Cannot Access the Internet
166
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
168
Changes Are Not Saved
168
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
169
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
169
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
169
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
170
Chapter 14 Supplemental Information
172
Factory Settings
173
Technical Specifications
174
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NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 Series User Manual (166 pages)
8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 3 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
8
Unpack Your Router
9
Top Panel Leds and Buttons
10
Rear Panel
12
Extend the Antennas
13
Router Label
14
Position Your Router
14
Cable Your Router
16
Turn the Leds on or off Using the LED On/Off Switch
16
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
18
Connect to the Router Network
19
Connect to the Router Using a Wired Connection
19
Connect to the Router Wifi Network
19
Connect to the Wifi Network Using WPS
19
Types of Logins
20
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
20
Automatic Internet Setup
20
Log in to the Router
22
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
22
Change the Language
23
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
24
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
25
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
25
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
25
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
27
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
28
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
29
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
29
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
30
Set up an Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
34
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
35
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
37
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
43
Enable Access Control to Allow or Block Access to the Internet
44
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
45
Block Services from the Internet
47
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
48
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
49
Manage Network Access Control Lists
49
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
50
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
51
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
53
View or Change the WAN Settings
54
Set up a Default DMZ Server
55
Change the Router's Device Name
56
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
56
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
58
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
59
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
60
Reserve an IP Address
60
Edit a Reserved IP Address
61
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
61
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
62
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
63
Change the Wifi Mode
64
Change the Transmission Power Control
66
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
66
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
68
Control the Wifi Radios
70
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
70
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
70
Set up a Wifi Schedule
71
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
72
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
73
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
73
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
74
Set up an IPTV Port
76
Manage Custom Static Routes
77
Set up a Static Route
77
Edit a Static Route
78
Delete a Static Route
79
Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming
80
Enable or Disable Airtime Fairness
80
Set up the Router in Bridge Mode
81
Ethernet Port Aggregation
83
Set up Ethernet Port Aggregation
83
View or Change the Router Ethernet Port Aggregation Mode.84
84
Get Multi-Gig Internet with Internet Port Aggregation
85
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
87
Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
88
Enable Dynamic Qos
88
Enable or Disable the Automatic Qos Database Update
89
Manually Update the Dynamic Qos Database
89
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
90
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
91
Enable or Disable AX Wifi
92
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
93
Chapter 7 Manage Your Router
95
Update the Router Firmware
96
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
96
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
97
Change the Admin Password
98
Enable Admin Password Recovery
98
Recover the Admin Password
99
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
100
Display the Statistics of the Internet Port
101
Check the Internet Connection Status
102
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
103
View Devices Currently on the Network
104
Monitor Internet Traffic
104
Manage the Router Configuration File
106
Back up the Settings
106
Erase the Settings
106
Restore the Settings
107
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
108
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
108
Set Your Time Zone
109
Set the NTP Server
109
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
111
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
112
Use the Reset Button
112
Erase the Settings
112
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
114
USB Device Requirements
115
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
115
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
116
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
116
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
117
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
118
View Network Folders on a Storage Device
118
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
119
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
120
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
121
Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
123
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
124
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
124
Your Personal FTP Server
125
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
125
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
126
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
126
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
127
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
128
Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud
129
Create a Readycloud Account
129
Register Your Router with Readycloud
129
Chapter 10 Use VPN to Access Your Network
131
Set up a VPN Connection
132
Specify VPN Service in the Router
132
Install Openvpn Software
133
Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows Computer
133
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
136
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
137
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
137
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer
138
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media
140
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
140
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
141
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
141
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
142
Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
144
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
145
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
145
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
146
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
147
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
148
Application Xxample: Make a Local Web Server Public
148
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
149
Port Triggering
149
Add a Port Triggering Service
150
Enable Port Triggering
151
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Port
151
Triggering
151
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
153
Quick Tips
154
Sequence to Restart Your Network
154
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
154
Check the Wifi Settings
154
Check the Network Settings
154
Troubleshoot with the Leds
155
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
155
Power LED Is off or Blinking
155
Leds Never Turn off
155
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
156
Wifi LED Is off
156
You Cannot Log in to the Router
156
You Cannot Access the Internet
157
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
159
Changes Are Not Saved
159
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
160
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
160
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
160
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
161
Chapter 13 Supplemental Information
163
Factory Settings
164
Technical Specifications
165
NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 Series User Manual (159 pages)
AX8 8-Stream AX6000 WiFi Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 2.24 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
9
Unpack Your Router
9
Top Panel Leds and Buttons
10
Rear Panel
11
Extend the Antennas
13
Router Label
14
Position Your Router
14
Cable Your Router
15
Turn the Leds on or off Using the LED On/Off Switch
16
Connect to the Network and Access the Router
18
Connect to the Network
19
Connection
19
Wifi Connection
19
Wifi Connection Using WPS
19
Types of Logins
20
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
20
Internet Setup
20
Log in to the Router
22
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
22
Change the Language
23
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
24
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
25
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
25
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
27
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
28
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
29
Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
29
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
30
Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
31
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
33
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
34
Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
36
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
37
Manage the MTU Size
39
MTU Concepts
39
Change the MTU Size
40
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
41
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
42
Keywords to Block Internet Sites
43
Services from the Internet
44
Keywords from the Blocked List
45
Blocking on a Trusted Computer
45
Network Access Control Lists
46
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
47
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
47
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
49
View or Change the WAN Settings
49
Up a Default DMZ Server
50
The Router's Device Name
51
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
52
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
53
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
54
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
55
Reserve an IP Address
55
Edit a Reserved IP Address
56
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
56
The WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
57
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
57
Change the Wifi Mode
59
Change the Transmission Power Control
60
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
61
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
62
Control the Wifi Radios
65
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
65
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
65
Up a Wifi Schedule
66
Specify WPS Settings
66
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
67
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
68
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
68
A Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
69
Set up an IPTV Port
70
Manage Custom Static Routes
71
Up a Static Route
72
Delete a Static Route
74
Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming
74
Enable or Disable Airtime Fairness
75
Set up the Router in Bridge Mode
76
Ethernet Port Aggregation
77
Up Ethernet Port Aggregation
77
View or Change the Router Ethernet Port Aggregation Mode.86
78
Get Multi-Gig Internet with Internet Port Aggregation
79
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
81
Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
82
Enable Dynamic Qos
82
Enable or Disable the Automatic Qos Database Update
83
Manually Update the Dynamic Qos Database
83
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
84
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
85
Enable or Disable AX Wifi
86
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
87
Chapter 7 Manage Your Router
88
Update the Router Firmware
88
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
88
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
89
Change the Admin Password
90
Enable Admin Password Recovery
91
Recover the Admin Password
91
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
92
Display Internet Port Statistics
93
Check the Internet Connection Status
94
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
94
Devices Currently on the Network
95
Internet Traffic
96
Manage the Router Configuration File
97
Up Settings
97
Erase the Settings
98
Restore Configuration Settings
98
Remote Access
99
Set up Remote Management
99
Use Remote Access
100
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App
100
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
100
Set Your Time Zone
101
Change the NTP Server
102
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
102
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
103
Use the Reset Button
103
Erase the Settings
104
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
105
USB Device Requirements
105
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
106
Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
106
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
107
Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
108
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
108
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
109
Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
109
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
110
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk
111
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
112
Or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device
113
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
113
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
115
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
115
Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
117
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
117
FTP Access through the Internet
118
Your Personal FTP Server
118
Account that You Already Created
120
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
121
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
122
Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud
122
Create a Readycloud Account
122
Register Your Router with Readycloud
123
Chapter 10 Use VPN to Access Your Network
125
Set up a VPN Connection
126
Specify VPN Service in the Router
126
Install Openvpn Software
127
Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows Computer
127
Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
130
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
131
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
131
VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer
132
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media
133
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
134
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
134
VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
135
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
136
Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
137
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
138
Port Forwarding to a Local Server
138
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
139
Port Forwarding Service
140
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
140
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
141
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
141
Port Triggering
142
Add a Port Triggering Service
142
Enable Port Triggering
143
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Port
144
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
146
Quick Tips
146
Sequence to Restart Your Network
146
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
146
Wifi Settings
147
Network Settings
147
Troubleshoot with the Leds
147
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
147
Power LED Is off or Blinking
147
Leds Never Turn off
148
Internet or Ethernet Port Leds Are off
148
Wifi LED Is off
148
You Cannot Log in to the Router
149
You Cannot Access the Internet
149
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
151
Changes Are Not Saved
151
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
152
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
152
The LAN Path to Your Router
153
Chapter 13 Supplemental Information
155
Factory Settings
156
Technical Specifications
158
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NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 Series User Manual (76 pages)
8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Extender
| Size: 3.1 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Overview
6
Unpack Your Extender
7
Leds
8
Back Panel
10
System Requirements
11
How the Extender Works
11
Chapter 2 Get Started
12
Install the Wifi Extender
13
Place the Extender and Apply Power
13
Connect to an Existing Wifi Network
13
Connect with the Nighthawk App
13
Connect with WPS
14
Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant
16
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode
17
Connect a Device to the Extender Network
18
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using Wifi
18
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WPS
19
Log in to the Extender after Installation
19
Run Smart Setup Installation
20
Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings
21
Enable or Disable the One Wifi Name Feature
22
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
23
View Connected Devices
25
View Wifi Settings
26
Change the Wifi Network Name
26
Turn off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network
27
Disable or Enable the Wifi Radios
28
Change the Wifi Speed
29
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's Wifi Network
31
Use WPS with the Push Button Method
31
Use WPS with the PIN Method
32
Deny Access to a Computer or Wifi Device
33
Set up an Access Schedule
34
Change the Extender's Device Name
35
Set up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address
36
Configure a Router with Advanced MAC Settings to Work with Your Extender
38
Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender
40
Change the Extender Login User Name and Password
41
Turn Password Protection off and on
42
Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password
43
Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time
44
Manually Set the Extender Clock
45
Back up and Manage the Extender Configuration
46
Back up the Configuration Settings
46
Restore the Configuration Settings
48
Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings
49
Use the Reset Button
49
Log in and Reset the Extender to Factory Settings
49
Update the Extender Firmware
50
Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender
50
Manually Upload Firmware to the Extender
51
Restart the Extender from the Extender Web Interface
53
Turn the Leds on or off
54
Adjust the Wifi Coverage
55
Chapter 5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender
56
USB Device Requirements
57
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Extender
57
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Extender from a Windows Computer
58
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
58
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Extender from a Mac
59
Turn the USB Port off and on
60
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
61
Password Protect a Folder on a USB Storage Device
62
Change the Network or Device Name
63
Chapter 6 Use the Extender as a Media Server
64
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
65
Set up the Extender to Work with Tivo
66
Chapter 7 Faqs and Troubleshooting
68
Faqs
69
Find the Extender's IP Address
70
Cannot Connect to the Extender
71
Cannot Join a Wifi Network and Receive an Error Message
71
Cannot Access Mywifiext.net
72
Chapter 8 Supplemental Information
74
Factory Default Settings
75
Technical and Environmental Specifications
76
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