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NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX1800 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
NETGEAR WiFi 6 AX1800 User Manual (249 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Introduction
11
Additional Documentation
12
Position the AP
12
Safety Instructions and Warnings for an Indoor Access Point
13
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
16
Top Panel with Leds
17
Back Panel with Ports, Buttons, and a Power Connector
19
Position the Antennas for Best Wifi Performance
20
Access Point Label
20
Chapter 3 Installation and Initial Log-In
21
What Wifi Setup Do You Want
22
About AP Mode and Router Mode
22
Setup with an Ethernet Wall Outlet
23
Connect the AP to a Routing Device and Log in for the First Time
24
Connect the AP to a Modem and Log in for the First Time
28
How the Operation Mode Affects How You Can Reach the Local Browser UI
32
Find the IP Address of the AP When You Cannot Use Routerlogin.net
32
Log in to the AP after You Complete the Initial Log-In Process
34
Change the Language
35
Connect a Wifi or Wired Device to the Ap's Network after Installation
35
Join a Wifi Network on the AP
36
Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to Join the Wireless 1 Network
37
Connect to the AP through an Ethernet Cable
37
Routing Features Enabled in Router Mode
38
Dismiss a Browser Security Warning
38
Chapter 4 Manually Set up Internet Settings [Router Mode]
40
Use the Setup Wizard [Router Mode]
41
Manually Set up the AP Internet Connection [Router Mode]
42
Specify a Dynamic or Fixed WAN IP Address Internet Connection Without a Login [Router Mode]
42
Specify a Pppoe Internet Connection that Uses a Login [Router Mode]
44
Specify a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection that Uses a Login [Router Mode]
46
Ipv6 Internet Connections and Ipv6 Addresses [Router Mode]
49
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection [Router Mode]
50
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection [Router Mode]
51
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection [Router Mode].53
53
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection [Router Mode]
54
Set up an Ipv6 Passthrough Internet Connection [Router Mode]
56
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection [Router Mode]
57
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection [Router Mode]
59
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection [Router Mode]
60
Chapter 5 Basic Wifi and Radio Features
63
Set up or Change an Open or Secure Wifi Network
64
Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise Wifi Security with a RADIUS Server
68
Enable or Disable a Wifi Network
70
Hide or Broadcast the SSID for a Wifi Network
71
Manage Client Isolation for Clients of the Wireless 2 or Wireless 3 Network
72
Manage Access to LAN Ports for Clients of the Wireless 2 or Wireless 3 Network
73
Manage SSID Isolation for All Wifi Networks
75
Enable or Disable a Wifi Radio
76
Use WPS to Connect to the Wifi Network
77
Use WPS with the Push Button Method in the Local Browser UI
78
Use WPS with the PIN Method
79
Chapter 6 Security, Firewall, and Access Rules
81
Firewall WAN Settings [Router Mode]
82
Manage Port Scan Protection and Denial of Service Protection [Router Mode]
82
Set up a Default DMZ Server [Router Mode]
83
Manage IGMP Proxying [Router Mode]
84
Manage NAT Filtering [Router Mode]
84
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway [Router Mode]
85
Network Access Control Lists
86
Enable and Manage Network Access Control
86
Add, Remove, or Change a Device on the Allowed List
88
Add, Remove, or Change a Device on the Blocked List
90
Block Specific Internet Sites [Router Mode]
92
Set up Keyword and Domain Blocking [Router Mode]
92
Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List [Router Mode]
93
Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List [Router Mode]
94
Block Specific Applications and Services from the Internet [Router Mode]
95
Add a Service Blocking Rule for a Predefined Service or Application [Router Mode]
95
Add a Service Blocking Rule for a Custom Service or Application [Router Mode]
96
Change a Service Blocking Rule [Router Mode]
98
Remove a Service Blocking Rule [Router Mode]
99
Assign a Trusted Device [Router Mode]
100
Schedule Blocking [Router Mode]
100
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
102
Chapter 7 Optimize Performance
104
Enable Qos and Automatically Set the Internet Bandwidth
105
Enable Qos and Manually Set the Internet Bandwidth
106
Enable or Disable the Automatic Update of the Performance Optimization Database
107
Manage Wifi Multimedia (WMM) for a Radio
108
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play [Router Mode]
110
Change the Priority for a Connected Device [Router Mode]
111
Chapter 8 Network Settings
113
LAN IP Address Settings [Router Mode]
114
Change the LAN IP Address and Subnet Settings [Router Mode]
114
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool [Router Mode]
115
Disable the DHCP Server [Router Mode]
116
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings [Router Mode]
117
Change the AP Network Device Name
118
Reserved LAN IP Addresses [Router Mode]
119
Reserve a LAN IP Address [Router Mode]
119
Change a Reserved LAN IP Address [Router Mode]
120
Remove a Reserved LAN IP Address Entry [Router Mode]
121
Static Routes
122
Add an Ipv4 Static Route
123
Change an Ipv4 Static Route
124
Remove an Ipv4 Static Route
125
Bridge Port and VLAN Tag Groups [Router Mode]
126
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group [Router Mode]
126
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group [Router Mode]
127
Change the MTU Size [Router Mode]
129
Chapter 9 Maintain and Monitor
132
Update the Firmware
133
Let the AP Check for New Firmware and Update the Firmware.133
133
Manually Check for New Firmware and Update the Firmware
135
Back up or Restore the Settings
137
Back up the AP Settings
137
Restore the AP Settings
138
Change the Local Device Password
139
Change the Password Recovery Questions for the Local Device Password
140
Recover the Local Device Admin Password
141
Factory Default Settings
142
Use the Reset Button to Return to Factory Defaults
143
Use the Local Browser UI to Return to Factory Defaults
143
Time and Network Time Protocol Server
145
Manually Set the Time Zone and Adjust the Daylight Saving Time
145
Change the Network Time Protocol Server
146
Logs
147
Specify Which Activities the AP Logs
147
View, Send, or Clear the Logs
148
Status and Statistics
149
Display Information about the Internet Port, AP, and Wifi Settings [Router Mode]
149
Display Information about the LAN Port, AP, and Wifi Settings [Access Point Mode]
152
Check the Internet Connection Status
155
Display the Internet Port Statistics
156
Display the Devices Currently on the AP Network and Change Device Information
158
Traffic Meter [Router Mode]
160
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Restrictions [Router Mode].161
161
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume [Router Mode]
162
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time [Router Mode]
163
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics [Router Mode].164
164
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached [Router Mode]
165
Change the System Mode to Access Point Mode or to Router Mode
166
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
168
Chapter 10 Dynamic DNS [Router Mode]
170
About Dynamic DNS [Router Mode]
171
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account [Router Mode]
171
Use an Existing Dynamic DNS Account [Router Mode]
172
Change the Dynamic DNS Account Settings [Router Mode]
173
Chapter 11 VPN Client [Router Mode]
175
About Setting up the AP as a VPN Client [Router Mode]
176
Enable the VPN Client in the AP and Connect to a VPN Server [Router Mode]
176
Disconnect the AP from the VPN Server [Router Mode]
178
Chapter 12 VPN Server and Service with Openvpn [Router Mode]
180
Enable and Configure Openvpn and VPN Client Access on the AP [Router Mode]
181
Openvpn Client Utility and VPN Configuration Files [Router Mode]
182
Install Openvpn on a Windows-Based Computer [Router Mode]
183
Install Openvpn on a Mac [Router Mode]
184
Install Openvpn on an Ios Device [Router Mode]
185
Install Openvpn on an Android Device [Router Mode]
186
About Setting up an Openvpn Connection [Router Mode]
187
About VPN Access to Your Network or Internet Service at Your Office or Home [Router Mode]
188
Use a VPN Tunnel to Remotely Access Your Internet Service [Router Mode]
188
Chapter 13 Advanced Wifi and Radio Features
190
Change the Region of Operation
191
Manage 802.11Ax and Enable or Disable OFDMA for a Radio
192
Enable or Disable Smart Connect for the AP
193
Enable or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence for the 2.4 Ghz Radio.195
195
Change the Channel for a Radio
196
Change the Wifi Throughput Mode for a Radio
197
Change the Transmission Output Power for a Radio
199
Add a Wifi Schedule for a Radio
200
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
202
Enable or Disable Explicit Beamforming
203
Enable or Disable PMF
205
Set up the AP as a Wifi Bridge to Another Device
206
Change the CTS/RTS Threshold and Preamble Mode for a Radio.209
209
Chapter 14 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering [Router Mode]
211
Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications [Router Mode]
212
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application [Router Mode]
212
Add a Port Forwarding Rule for a Custom Service or Application [Router Mode]
213
Change a Port Forwarding Rule [Router Mode]
215
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule [Router Mode]
216
How the AP Implements a Port Forwarding Rule [Router Mode].217
217
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public [Router Mode]
217
Port Triggering for Services and Applications [Router Mode]
218
Add a Port Triggering Rule [Router Mode]
218
Change a Port Triggering Rule [Router Mode]
220
Remove a Port Triggering Rule [Router Mode]
221
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering [Router Mode]
221
Disable Port Triggering [Router Mode]
222
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat [Router Mode]
223
Chapter 15 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
225
Reboot the AP from the Local Browser UI
226
Quick Tips for Troubleshooting
227
Restart Your AP Network if in Router Mode
227
Restart Your AP When in Access Point Mode
227
Check the Ethernet Cable Connections
227
Check the Wifi Settings of Your Computer or Mobile Device
227
Check the DHCP Network Settings of Your Computer or Mobile Device
228
Standard LED Behavior When the AP Is Powered on
229
Troubleshoot with the Leds
229
Power LED Is off
229
Power LED Does Not Turn Green
229
Internet LED Is Solid Amber or off [Router Mode]
230
Internet LED Is Solid Amber or off [Access Point Mode]
231
Wifi LED Is off
231
The LAN LED Is off While a Device Is Connected
231
You Cannot Log in to the AP
232
You Cannot Log in to the AP [Router Mode]
232
You Cannot Log in to the AP [Access Point Mode]
233
You Cannot Access the Internet [Router Mode]
235
Check the Internet WAN IP Address [Router Mode]
235
Check or Manually Start the Pppoe Connection [Router Mode].237
237
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
238
Troubleshoot the Wifi Connectivity
238
Changes Are Not Saved
240
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility of Your Computer or Mobile Device
240
Test the LAN Path from a Windows-Based Computer to the AP
240
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device [Router Mode]
241
Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications
243
Factory Default Settings
244
Technical Specifications
246
Appendix B Wall-Mounting
248
Wall-Mount the AP
249
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