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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS400 User Manual (184 pages)
AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Wireless Router
| Size: 3.85 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
9
Unpack Your Router
10
Attach the Antennas
10
Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel
11
Rear Panel
12
Router Label and QR Code Label
13
Position Your Router
14
Cable Your Router
15
Chapter 2 Connect to the Router's Network and Automatically Set
17
Connect to the Network
18
Connect to the Network Using a Wired Connection
18
Find and Connect to the Wifi Network
18
Wifi Connection Using WPS
18
Types of Logins
19
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
19
Use a Web Browser to Set up the Router's Internet Connection Automatically
20
Log in to the Router
22
Change the Language
23
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
24
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
25
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
26
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
26
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
26
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login and Pppoe Service
28
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service
29
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
31
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
32
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
33
Set up an Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
35
Set up a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection
35
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
36
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
38
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
40
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Connection
41
Manage the MTU Size
43
MTU Concepts
43
Change the MTU Size
44
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
View or Change Your NETGEAR Armor Settings from the Armor Portal
47
Sign in to NETGEAR Armor from the Router Web Interface and Start Your Subscription
47
Access the NETGEAR Armor Portal from the Router Web Interface
48
Disable or Reenable NETGEAR Armor from the Router Web Interface
48
Enable Circle with Disney
49
Enable Circle with Disney Using the Nighthawk App
50
Enable Circle with Disney Using the Circle App
50
Enable Access Control to Allow or Block Access to the Internet
51
Manage Network Access Control Lists
52
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
53
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
54
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
54
Block Services from the Internet
55
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
56
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
57
Chapter 5 Optimize Performance
59
Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
60
Enable Dynamic Qos
60
Enable or Disable the Automatic Qos Database Update
61
Manually Update the Dynamic Qos Database
61
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
62
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
63
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
64
Chapter 6 Manage Network Settings
66
View or Change the WAN Settings
67
Set up a Default DMZ Server
68
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
69
Change the Router's Device Name
70
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
71
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
72
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
73
Reserve an IP Address
73
Edit a Reserved IP Address
74
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
75
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
75
Set up the Router in Bridge Mode
76
Return the Router to Router Mode
78
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
78
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
79
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
80
Manage Custom Static Routes
81
Set up a Static Route
82
Edit a Static Route
83
Delete a Static Route
83
Chapter 7 Manage the Wifi Network Settings
85
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
86
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
86
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
88
Set up WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Wifi Security
90
Set up WEP Legacy Wifi Security
92
Change the Wifi Mbps Settings
94
Change the Transmission Power of the Wifi Radios
95
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
96
Control the Wifi Radios
98
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
99
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
99
Set up a Wifi Schedule
99
Manage WPS Settings
100
Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming
102
Enable or Disable Airtime Fairness
102
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
103
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
104
Chapter 8 Manage Your Router
106
Update the Router Firmware
107
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
107
Manage the Firmware Update Settings
108
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
108
Change the Admin Password
109
Enable Admin Password Recovery
110
Recover the Admin Password
111
Manage the Router Configuration File
111
Back up the Settings
112
Restore the Settings
112
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
113
Display the Statistics of the Internet Port
114
Check the Internet Connection Status
115
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
116
View Devices Currently on the Network
117
Monitor, Meter, and Control Internet Traffic
118
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Restrictions
118
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
119
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
120
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
121
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
122
Set Your Time Zone
122
Change the NTP Server
123
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
124
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
124
Use the Reset Button
125
Erase the Settings
125
Chapter 9 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
127
USB Device Requirements
128
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
128
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
129
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a
129
Windows-Based Computer
129
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
129
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
130
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
131
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
132
View Network Folders on a Storage Device
132
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
133
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
134
Approve a USB Storage Device
135
Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud
136
Create a Readycloud Account
136
Register Your Router with Readycloud
137
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
138
Chapter 10 Use VPN to Access Your Network
139
Set up a VPN Connection
140
Manage Dynamic DNS for VPN Connections
140
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
140
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
141
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
142
Enable and Configure Openvpn on the Router
143
Install Openvpn Software
144
Install the Openvpn Client Utility and VPN Configuration Files on
144
Windows-Based Computer
144
Install the Openvpn Client Utility and VPN Configuration Files on a Mac
146
Install the Openvpn Client Utility and VPN Configuration Files on an Ios Device
147
Install the Openvpn Client Utility and VPN Configuration Files on an Android Device
148
LAN Requirements for VPN Connections
149
Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer
149
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
150
Allow VPN Clients Full Internet Access
150
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
151
Block Internet Access for VPN Clients
151
Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Traffic Rules
153
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
154
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application.154
154
Add a Port Forwarding Rule for a Custom Service or Application
155
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
157
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
157
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
158
How the Router Implements a Port Forwarding Rule
159
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
159
Add a Port Triggering Rule
160
Change a Port Triggering Rule
161
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering
162
Disable Port Triggering
163
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
163
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat.164
164
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
166
Quick Tips
167
Sequence to Restart Your Network
167
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
167
Check the Wifi Settings
167
Check the Network Settings
167
Troubleshoot with the Leds
168
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
168
Power LED Is off or Blinking
168
Leds Never Turn off
168
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
169
Wifi Leds Are off
169
You Cannot Log in to the Router
169
Resolve a Browser Security Warning
170
Google Chrome: Add a Security Exception
171
Apple Safari: Add a Security Exception
172
Mozilla Firefox: Add a Security Exception
172
Microsoft Internet Explorer: Add a Security Exception
173
Microsoft Edge: Add a Security Exception
174
You Cannot Access the Internet
175
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
177
Changes Are Not Saved
177
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
177
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
178
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
178
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
179
Appendix A Supplemental Information
181
Factory Settings
182
Technical Specifications
183
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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS400 Quick Manual (2 pages)
Brand:
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| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 2.84 MB
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS400 Quick Start (2 pages)
AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Wireless Router
| Size: 0.51 MB
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