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NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro XR1000 User Manual (233 pages)
Gaming Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Wireless Router
| Size: 2.02 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
10
Unpack Your Router
11
Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel
12
Back Panel
14
Attach the Antennas
15
Router Label
16
Position Your Router
16
Cable Your Router
18
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
19
Connect to the Network
20
Wired Connection
20
Wifi Connection
20
Wifi Connection Using WPS
20
Types of Logins
21
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
21
Automatic Internet Setup
21
Log in to the Router
23
Change the Language
24
Manage Your Router with the NETGEAR Nighthawk App
25
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
26
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
27
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
27
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
27
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
29
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
30
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
31
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
32
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
33
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
34
Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection
36
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
36
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
37
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
39
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
41
Change the MTU Size
42
Chapter 4 Optimize Gaming and Customize Quality of Service Settings
45
Decrease Lag by Using the Geo Filter
46
Use the Geo Filter by Setting Your Home Area and the Distance Radius
46
Use the Geo Filter by Drawing Areas
49
Ping a Device and Allow or Deny the Device a Connection
53
View the Automatically Generated Ping Graph for a Connection
54
Add a Device to the Geo Filter
55
Remove a Device from the Geo Filter
56
Manage the Geo Filter Map Settings
57
Run and Manage Connection Benchmark Tests
58
Run a Connection Benchmark Test
58
Schedule Connection Benchmark Tests
59
Manage if Tests Can be Scheduled or Delete Tests
60
Manage Bandwidth Allocation
61
Prevent Network Congestion with Congestion Control
61
Disable Congestion Control
63
Allocate Bandwidth to Devices
63
Allocate Bandwidth to Types of Applications
66
Reset the Bandwidth Distribution
69
Manage Traffic Prioritization
69
Prioritize Traffic for a Device and Service and View Prioritization Information
70
Add a Device and a Service for Traffic Prioritization
71
Stop Traffic Prioritization for a Device
72
Disable Automatic Traffic Prioritization
73
Chapter 5 Monitor Game Servers and Your Devices, Router, and Network
74
Ping Game Servers and Track Pings over Time
75
Ping Game Servers for a Specific Game
75
Add a Custom Ping List
78
Change a Custom Ping List
79
Delete a Custom Ping List
80
View the Ping History for One or more Servers for a Specific Game
80
Manage the Ping Heatmap Settings
82
View and Manage Devices Currently on the Network
83
View Network Usage Information
84
View Router System Information
86
Customize the Dashboard
88
Chapter 6 Control Access to and from the Internet
90
Manage NETGEAR Armor
91
Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App
91
View or Change Your NETGEAR Armor Settings Using the Nighthawk App
91
View or Change Your NETGEAR Armor Settings from the Armor Portal
92
Allow, Block, or Reject Traffic Categories, Specific Games, or Port Ranges with Traffic Rules
92
Add a Rule to Allow, Block, or Reject Traffic
93
Change a Traffic Rule
95
Change the Action for a Traffic Rule
95
Reorder the Priority of a Traffic Rule
96
Enable or Disable a Traffic Rule
97
Enable or Disable All Traffic Rules
98
Enable or Disable Tracking for a Traffic Rule
98
Remove a Traffic Rule
99
View Traffic Analytics and Events for a Traffic Rule
100
Block Access to Internet Sites Using Keywords
101
Add Keywords and Block Access to Specific Internet Sites
101
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
102
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
102
Block Services and Applications with Simple Outbound Firewall Rules
103
Block a Service or Application from Accessing the Internet
104
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or Application
105
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or Application
106
Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Simple Outbound Firewall Rules
106
Chapter 7 Manage the Router's Network Settings
110
View or Change WAN Settings
111
Set up a Default DMZ Server
112
Change the Router's Device Name
113
Change the Router's LAN IP Address and RIP Settings
114
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
115
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
117
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
117
Reserve a LAN IP Address
118
Change a Reserved IP Address
119
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
119
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
120
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a Port Group
120
Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a VLAN Tag Group
121
Set up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port
123
Manage Custom Static Routes
124
Set up a Static Route
125
Change a Static Route
126
Delete a Static Route
126
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
127
Chapter 8 Manage the Router's Wifi Settings
129
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
130
Change the Wifi Password or Security Level
132
Change the Wifi Mode for Download and Upload Speeds
134
Change the Wifi Mode if AX Wifi Is Enabled
134
Change the Wifi Mode if AX Wifi Is Disabled
135
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
137
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
139
Control the Wifi Radios
139
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
140
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios Using the Router Web Interface
140
Set up a Wifi Schedule
141
Enable or Disable AX Wifi
141
Enable or Disable OFDMA
142
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
143
Manage Implicit Beamforming
144
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
145
Change the Transmission Power Control
146
Enable Bridge Mode
146
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only
148
Chapter 9 Maintain the Router
150
Update the Router Firmware
151
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
151
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
152
Change the Admin Password
154
Enable Admin Password Recovery
155
Recover the Admin Password
155
Manage the Router Configuration File
156
Back up the Configuration Settings
156
Restore the Configuration Settings
157
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
157
Use the Reset Button
158
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
158
Set Your Time Zone
159
Change the NTP Server
159
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
160
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
160
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
161
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
162
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
163
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
164
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
165
Display Internet Port Statistics
166
Check the Internet Connection Status, View Details, and Release and Renew the Connection
167
Restart the Router from Its Web Interface
168
View Router Notifications
169
Disable the Media Server
169
Turn off the Router Leds
170
Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App
171
Chapter 10 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
172
USB Device Requirements
173
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
173
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
173
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
174
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
175
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
175
Use FTP Within Your Network
177
Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
178
View Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
178
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
179
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
180
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
180
Chapter 11 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
182
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
183
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
183
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
184
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
185
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
185
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
187
Access USB Storage Devices from a Remote Computer
187
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
187
Use FTP to Access Storage Devices through the Internet
188
Chapter 12 Share a USB Printer
190
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
191
Download the Readyshare Printer Utility
191
Install the Readyshare Printer Utility
191
Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center
192
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network
194
Set up a VPN Connection
195
Specify VPN Service in the Router
195
Install Openvpn Software
196
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
196
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
199
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
200
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
201
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer
202
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Storage Device and Media.203
203
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
203
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
203
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
204
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
205
Chapter 14 Manage and Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
207
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
208
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
208
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
209
Change a Port Forwarding Service or Application
210
Remove a Port Forwarding Service or Application
211
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
211
How the Router Implements a Port Forwarding Rule
212
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
212
Add a Port Triggering Service or Application
213
Enable Port Triggering and Specify the Time-Out Value
214
Change a Port Triggering Service or Application
215
Remove a Port Triggering Service or Application
215
Disable Port Triggering
216
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat.217
217
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting
219
Quick Tips
220
Sequence to Restart Your Network
220
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
220
Check the Network Settings
220
Check the Wifi Settings
220
Troubleshoot with the Leds
221
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
221
Power LED Is off or Blinking
221
Leds Never Turn off
221
Internet or Ethernet Port Leds Are off
222
Wifi Leds Are off
222
You Cannot Log in to the Router
222
You Cannot Access the Internet
223
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
225
Changes Are Not Saved
225
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
226
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
226
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
227
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
227
Chapter 16 Supplemental Information
229
Factory Settings
230
Technical Specifications
232
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