NETGEAR RAX41 Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router User Manual
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RAX41 Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router
User Manual
Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router
Models
RAX41 RAX42 RAX43
April 2022 202-12556-04
NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
Nighthawk AX5 5-Stream WiFi Router
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produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en français
canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold
in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at
https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance
information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. 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. Do not
use this device outdoors. Applicable to 6 GHz devices only: Only use the
device indoors. The operation of 6 GHz devices is prohibited on oil platforms,
cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is
permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. Operation of
transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or
communications with unmanned aircraft systems. Trademarks Trademarks© NETGEAR,
Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-
NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
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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 Connect to the WiFi network using WPS………………………………18
Types of logins…………………………………………………………………………19 Use a web browser to access the
router……………………………………19
Automatic Internet setup……………………………………………………..19 Log in to the
router………………………………………………………………21 Install and manage your router with the
Nighthawk app…………..21 Change the language………………………………………………………………22
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard………………………………………………….24 Manually set up the
Internet connection…………………………………..24
Specify an Internet connection without a login……………………..24 Specify an Internet
connection that uses a login…………………..26 Specify IPv6 Internet
connections…………………………………………….27 Requirements for entering IPv6
addresses……………………………28 Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet
connection……………………28 Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection……………………30
Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection…………………….31 Set up an IPv6 6rd
Internet connection…………………………………33 Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet
connection………………….34 Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection………………………………35
Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection…………………………….36
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Set up an IPv6 PPPoE 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
Use keywords to block Internet sites………………………………………..49 Delete keywords from
the blocked list……………………………………..50 Block services from the
Internet……………………………………………….50 Prevent blocking on a trusted
computer…………………………………..52 Schedule when to block Internet sites and
services………………….52 Set up security event email notifications…………………………………..53
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
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 mode if AX WiFi is
enabled……………………….67 Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is disabled………………………68
Change the transmission power control…………………………………..69 Change the WiFi
password or the WiFi security………………………..70 Set up a guest WiFi
network…………………………………………………….71 Enable or disable the WiFi
radios……………………………………………..73 Set up a WiFi schedule……………………………………………………………..74
Set up the router as a WiFi access point……………………………………75 Set up a bridge for a
port group or VLAN tag group………………..76 Set up a bridge for a port
group…………………………………………..76 Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group………………………………….77
Set up an IPTV port………………………………………………………………79
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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 PMF……………………………………………………………..85
Set up the router in bridge mode…………………………………………….85
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management……..89 Enable Dynamic
QoS……………………………………………………………89 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database
update………..90 Manually update the dynamic QoS database……………………….90
Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play……..91 Wi-Fi
Multimedia Quality of Service………………………………………….92 Enable or disable AX
WiFi………………………………………………………..93 Enable or disable Smart
Connect……………………………………………..94 Enable or Disable OFDMA……………………………………………………….95
Chapter 7 Manage Your Router
Update the router firmware………………………………………………………98 Check for new firmware and
update the router…………………….98 Manually upload firmware to the
router……………………………….99
Change the admin password………………………………………………….100 Enable admin password
reset………………………………………………..100 Reset the admin password……………………………………………………..101
Always use HTTPS to access the router…………………………………..102 View information about
the router and the Internet and WiFi
settings…………………………………………………………………………………..103 Display the statistics of the
Internet port…………………………………103 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 Connect to your router with Anywhere
Access……………………….111 Turn off the router LEDs…………………………………………………………111 Set the
NTP server………………………………………………………………….112 Set your time
zone………………………………………………………………….112 Specify ReadyDLNA media server
settings……………………………..113
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Return the router to its factory default settings……………………….114 Use the Reset
button………………………………………………………….114 Erase the
settings……………………………………………………………….115
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
USB device requirements……………………………………………………….117 Connect a USB storage device
to the router…………………………..117 Access a storage device connected to the router
from a Windows-based computer……………………………………………………..118 Map a USB device to a
Windows network drive………………………118 Access a storage device that is connected to
the router from a Mac………………………………………………………………………………………..119 Enable FTP access
within your network…………………………………..120 View network folders on a storage
device………………………………120 Add a network folder on a USB storage device………………………121
Edit a network folder on a USB storage device……………………….122 Safely remove a USB
storage device………………………………………123
Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
Set up and manage Dynamic DNS………………………………………….125 Set up a new Dynamic DNS
account…………………………………..125 Specify a DNS account that you already
created…………………126 Change the Dynamic DNS settings…………………………………….127
Your personal FTP server……………………………………………………….127 Set up your personal FTP
server…………………………………………128 Set up FTP access through the
Internet………………………………128
Set up HTTPS access through the Internet………………………………129 Access USB storage
devices through the Internet…………………..130
Chapter 10 Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network
About VPN connections…………………………………………………………133 Enable OpenVPN service in the
router……………………………………134 Install OpenVPN software on a VPN
client………………………………135
Install OpenVPN software on a Windows-based computer….135 Install OpenVPN
software on a Mac computer……………………137 Install OpenVPN software on an iOS
device……………………….138 Install OpenVPN software on an Android device………………..139
LAN IP addressing in VPN networks……………………………………….140 Use VPN to access your
Internet service at home……………………140 Allow VPN client Internet access in the
router…………………….140 Block VPN client Internet access in the router…………………….141
Use VPN to remotely access a USB storage device attached to the
router…………………………………………………………………………………….142
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Chapter 11 Manage port forwarding and port triggering
Manage port forwarding to a local server……………………………….144 Set up port
forwarding to a local server……………………………..144 Add a custom port forwarding
service……………………………….145 Edit a port forwarding service…………………………………………….146
Delete a port forwarding entry…………………………………………..147 Application example: Make
a local web server public………..147 How the router implements the port
forwarding rule………….148
Port triggering……………………………………………………………………….148 Add a port triggering
service……………………………………………..149 Enable port triggering……………………………………………………….150
Application example: Port triggering for Internet relay chat port
triggering…………………………………………………………………………..150
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
Quick tips……………………………………………………………………………….153 Sequence to restart your
network………………………………………153 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable
connections…153 Check the WiFi settings……………………………………………………..153 Check the
network settings………………………………………………..153
Troubleshoot with the LEDs……………………………………………………154 Standard LED behavior when
the router is powered on……..154 LEDs never turn off…………………………………………………………….154
Power LED is off or blinking……………………………………………….155 Internet or Ethernet LAN
port LEDs are off…………………………155 WiFi LED is off……………………………………………………………………155
You cannot log in to the router……………………………………………….156 You cannot access the
Internet……………………………………………….157 Troubleshoot Internet
browsing……………………………………………..158 Changes are not
saved…………………………………………………………..159 Troubleshoot WiFi
connectivity………………………………………………159 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
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings……………………………………………………………………..163 Technical
Specifications…………………………………………………………164
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Hardware Setup
This chapter contains the following sections: · Unpack your router · Top panel
LEDs and buttons · 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.
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Unpack your router
Your package contains the router, the power adapter, four antennas, and an
Ethernet cable.
Figure 1. Package contents
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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 Power LED
Description
· Solid white. The router is ready. · Blinking white. The router is not ready,
firmware is upgrading, or the Reset
button was pressed. · Off. Power is not supplied to the router.
Internet LED
· Solid white. The Internet connection is ready. · Blinking white. The port is sending or receiving traffic. · Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.
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Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)
LED and Button
Description
Ethernet LEDs for ports 14 The LED color indicates the speed: white for
Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet
connections. · Solid white. The router detected a 1 Gbps link with a powered-
on device. · Blinking white. The port is sending or receiving traffic at 1
Gbps. · Solid amber. The router detected a 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps link with a
powered-on device.
· Blinking amber. The port is sending or receiving traffic at 100 Mbps or 10
Mbps.
· Off. No device is connected to this Ethernet port.
USB 3.0 port LED
· Solid white. A USB device is connected and is ready. · Blinking white. A USB
device is plugged in and is trying to connect. · Off. No USB device is
connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove
Hardware button and it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.
WiFi LED
Pressing the WiFi button for two seconds turns WiFi LED and WiFi radios on and off. If this LED is lit, the WiFi radios are on. If this LED is off, the WiFi radios are turned off and you cannot use WiFi to connect to the router.
WPS LED
Pressing the WPS button lets your WPS-enabled device join your router’s WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. The WPS LED blinks white during the WPS process and then lights solid white when the WPS-enabled device connects to your router’s WiFi network.
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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.
2. USB 3.0 port. Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB storage device.
3. Ethernet ports. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. Use these ports to
connect LAN devices to the router.
4. Internet port. One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router
to an Internet modem such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
5. DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in the product
package to the DC power connector.
6. Power On/Off button. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the
router.
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Router label
The router label shows the login information, WiFi network name (SSID),
password, serial number, and MAC address. The following image shows an example
of what your router label might look like:
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. If the antennas do have labels, match the labels
on the antennas with the labels on the router. Labeled antennas must be
attached to the correct antenna post on the router. After you are done
attaching the antennas, position the antennas as shown.
Figure 5. Attach and position the antennas
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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: · Place your router near the center of the area where your
computers and other devices
operate, and within line of sight to your WiFi devices. · Make sure that the
router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet
cables for wired computers. · Place the router in an elevated location,
minimizing the number walls and ceilings
between the router and your other devices. · Place the router away from
electrical devices such as these:
– Ceiling fans – Home security systems – Microwaves – Computers – Base of a
cordless phone – 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones
· Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces,
insulated walls, and items such as these: – Solid metal door – Aluminum studs
– Fish tanks – Mirrors – Brick – Concrete
The following factors might limit the range of your WiFi: · The thickness and
number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range. · Other
WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your router’s signal.
WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other
devices that emit a WiFi signal for network access.
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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. The following image
shows an example of what the wall-mount holes on your router might look like:
Figure 6. Bottom of the router
To wall-mount your router: 1. Drill holes in the wall where you want to wall-
mount your router. 2. Insert wall anchors in the holes. 3. Insert screws into
the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 inch (0.5 cm) of each screw exposed. 4. Align
the router’s wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router.
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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. 2. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to
the yellow Internet port on the
router.
Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect your main
Ethernet cable to the yellow Internet port on the router.
3. Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into
an outlet. 4. Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router.
The router’s Power LED lights solid white when the router is ready.
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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: · Connect
to the router network · Types of logins · Use a web browser to access the
router · Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app · Change the
language
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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).
Connect to the router using a wired connection
You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join
the router’s local area network (LAN). To connect your computer to the router
with an Ethernet cable: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its
Power LED is lit). 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your
computer. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port
on the router.
Your computer connects to the local area network (LAN).
Connect to the router WiFi network
You can connect WiFi-enabled devices to the router WiFi network using the
router WiFi network name and password. To connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make
sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. On your
WiFi-enabled device, open your device’s WiFi network management settings. 3.
Find and select the router WiFi network name (SSID).
The router WiFi network name (SSID) is on the router label.
4. Enter the router network key (password). The router network key (password)
is on the router label. Your device connects to the WiFi network.
Connect to the WiFi network using WPS
You can connect WPS-enabled devices to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS). Your router has a WPS button that you can use to
connect WPS-enabled devices.
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To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is
receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your
WPS-enabled device. 3. Press the WPS button on the router. 4. Within two
minutes, on your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow
its instructions for how to connect using WPS. Your WPS-enabled device
connects to the WiFi network.
Types of logins
Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you
understand the differences so that you know which login to use when. Several
types of logins are associated with the router:
· ISP login. The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs
you in to your Internet service. Your ISP gave you this login information in a
letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact
your ISP.
· WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Your router is preset
with a unique 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.
· Router login. The router login password that you need to log in to the
router with the admin user name when you use a web browser to access the
router.
Use a web browser to access the router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable),
you can use a web browser to access the router to view or change its settings.
When you access the router, the software automatically checks to see if your
router can connect to your Internet service.
Automatic Internet setup
You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to
access the router and set up your router manually. Before you start the setup
process, get your ISP
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information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network are
using the settings described here.
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP)
typically gives you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. For
DSL service, you might need the following information to set up your router:
· The ISP configuration information for your DSL account · ISP login name and
password · Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; this
setting is rare)
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your
Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login
program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet
application, your router automatically logs you in.
The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with a web browser.
Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.
To automatically set up your router:
1. Make sure that the router is powered on.
2. Make sure that your computer or mobile device is connected to the router
with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with the preset security settings
listed on the label.
Note: If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection
to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
3. Launch a web browser. The page that displays depends on whether you
accessed the router before:
· The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the
browser goes to http://www.routerlogin.net and the Configuring the Internet
Connection page displays.
· If you already set up the Internet connection, enter
http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your browser to start the
installation process.
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.
· Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit.
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· Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache. · Browse to
http://www.routerlogin.net. · If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP
address (this setting is uncommon),
change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
6. If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following: a.
Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and
typed everything correctly.
b. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration
information.
c. Read You cannot access the Internet on page 157. If problems persist,
register your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
Log in to the router
When you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser
automatically displays the router web interface. If you want to view or change
settings for the router later, you can use a browser to log in to the router
web interface. To log in to the router: 1. Launch a web browser from a
computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
Note: You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168.1.1. The
procedures in this manual use http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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.
Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app
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.
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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.
Use your cellular data or connect to your previous router’s WiFi network to
download the app. During the installation, the app instructs you when you need
to connect to your router’s WiFi. To install your router using the Nighthawk
app: 1. Visit Nighthawk-app.com to download the Nighthawk app.
Note: To download the app, you need to use your cellular data or connect your
mobile device to your previous router’s WiFi network.
2. Wait for the Nighthawk app to download on your mobile device. 3. Launch
the Nighthawk app. 4. Follow the instructions that display in the app to
install your router and connect to
the Internet.
Change the language
By default, the language that displays when you log in to the router web
interface is set to Auto. To change the language: 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. 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. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. When
prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change.
The page refreshes with the language that you selected.
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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:
· Use the Internet Setup Wizard · Manually set up the Internet connection ·
Specify IPv6 Internet connections · Manage the MTU size
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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.
To use the Setup Wizard:
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. 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 Wizard. The Setup Wizard page displays.
5. Select the Yes radio button. If you select the No radio button, you are
taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up the Internet connection
on page 24).
6. Click the Next button. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection
for servers and protocols to determine your Internet configuration.
Manually set up the Internet connection
You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings.
Specify an Internet connection without a login
To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a
computer or mobile device that is connected to
therouter network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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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.
4. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays.
5. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, leave the
No radio button selected.
6. If your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, click
the Edit button in the Account Name section and enter the account name.
7. If your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it in the Domain
Name (If Required) field. For the other sections on this page, the default
settings usually work, but you can change them.
8. Select an Internet IP Address radio button:
· Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your
ISP automatically assigns these addresses.
· Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway
IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your
router connects.
9. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
· Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
· Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers,
select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If
a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
10. Select a Router MAC Address radio button:
· Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. · Use Computer MAC
Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address
of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the
ISP allows. · Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to
use.
11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
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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 157.
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login
To view or change the basic Internet setup: 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. 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 Internet. The Internet Setup page displays.
5. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, select the
Yes radio button.
6. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method:
PPPoE, L2TP, or PPTP.
7. In the Login field, enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This
login name is often an email address.
8. In the Password field, type the password that you use to log in to your
Internet service.
9. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if
Required) field. 10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on
Demand, or Manually
Connect. 11. To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times
out, in the Idle
Timeout (In minutes) field, type the number of minutes. This is how long the
router keeps the Internet connection active when no one on the network is
using the Internet connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.
12. Select an Internet IP Address radio button:
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· Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your
ISP automatically assigns these addresses.
· Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway
IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your
router connects.
13. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
· Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
· Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers,
select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If
a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
14. Select a Router MAC Address radio button:
· Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. · Use Computer MAC
Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address
of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the
ISP allows. · Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to
use.
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 157.
Specify IPv6 Internet connections
You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it
automatically.
To set up an 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.
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.
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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.
· If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE or DHCP, or is not fixed, but
is IPv6, select Auto Config.
If you are not sure about your type of IPv6 connection, you can also ask your
Internet service provider (ISP). 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are
saved.
Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses
IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are
separated by colons. You can reduce any four-digit group of zeros within an
IPv6 address to a single zero or omit it. The following errors invalidate an
IPv6 address:
· More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets · More than four hexadecimal
characters in a quartet · More than two colons in a row
Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration: 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. 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 > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Config.
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The page adjusts.
The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
· Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is
acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the
slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the
underline () under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field
displays Not Available.
· Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is
acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the
length of the 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 DHCP 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.
7. (Optional) In the DHCP Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain
name. You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain
name for the IPv4 ISP here. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is
mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a
domain name, type it in this field. For example, Earthlink Cable might require
a host name of home, and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name.
8. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
· Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
· Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers,
select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If
a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
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).
10. (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.
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11. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: · Secured. In secured mode, which
is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. · Open. In
open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
12. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection: 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. 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 > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. 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. The number after the slash (/)
is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline ()
under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not
Available. · Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address
that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash
(/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline ()
under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not
Available.
6. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:
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· 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).
7. (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.
8. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
· Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects
both TCP and UDP packets.
· Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection
The remote relay router is the router to which your router creates a 6to4
tunnel. Make sure that the IPv4 Internet connection is working before you
apply the 6to4 tunnel settings for the IPv6 connection. 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. 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.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The page
adjusts.
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The router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address
on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the
router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the
prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
6. Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button:
· Auto. Your router uses any remote relay router that is available on the
Internet. This is the default setting.
· Static IP Address. Enter the static IPv4 address of the remote relay router.
Your IPv6 ISP usually provides this address.
7. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
· Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
· Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers,
select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If
a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
8. 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 DHCPv6 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).
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.
10. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
· Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects
both TCP and UDP packets.
· Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
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Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection
The 6rd protocol makes it possible to deploy IPv6 to sites using a service
provider’s IPv4 network. 6rd uses the service provider’s own IPv6 address
prefix. This limits the operational domain of 6rd to the service provider’s
network and is under direct control of the service provider. The IPv6 service
provided is equivalent to native IPv6. The 6rd mechanism relies on an
algorithmic mapping between the IPv6 and IPv4 addresses that are assigned for
use within the service provider’s network. This mapping allows for automatic
determination of IPv4 tunnel endpoints from IPv6 prefixes, allowing stateless
operation of 6rd.
With a 6rd tunnel configuration, the router follows the RFC5969 standard,
supporting two ways to establish a 6rd tunnel IPv6 WAN connection:
· Auto Detect mode. In IPv6 Auto Detect mode, when the router receives option
212 from the DHCPv4 option, autodetect selects the IPv6 as 6rd tunnel setting.
The router uses the 6rd option information to establish the 6rd connection.
· Manual mode. Select 6rd Tunnel. If the router receives option 212, the
fields are automatically completed. Otherwise, you must enter the 6rd
settings.
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. 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 > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6rd. The page adjusts.
The router automatically detects the information in the following sections:
· 6rd (IPv6 Rapid Development) Configuration. The router detects the service
provider’s IPv4 network and attempts to establish an IPv6 6rd tunnel
connection. If the IPv4 network returns 6rd parameters to the router, the page
adjusts to display the correct settings in this section.
· Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is
acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the
length of the
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prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
6. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
· Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
· Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers,
select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If
a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
7. 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 DHCPv6 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).
8. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the
interface ID that you want 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.
9. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
· Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects
both TCP and UDP packets.
· Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection
In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two
ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The router does not
process any IPv6 header packets.
To set up a pass-through 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.
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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.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Pass Through. The page
adjusts, but no additional fields display.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
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.
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.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. The page adjusts.
6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection:
· IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router
WAN interface.
· Default IPv6 Gateway. The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway for the
router’s WAN interface.
· Primary DNS Server. The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name
records for the router.
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· Secondary DNS Server. The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain
name records for the router.
Note: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers
that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup
page. (See Manually set up the Internet connection on page 24.)
7. 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 DHCPv6 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).
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.
9. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: · Secured. In secured mode, which
is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. · Open. In
open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server: 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. 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.
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4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP. The page adjusts.
The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
· Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is
acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the
slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the
underline () under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field
displays Not Available.
· Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is
acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the
length of the 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.
7. (Optional) In the Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name.
You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name
for the IPv4 ISP here. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is
mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a
domain name, type it in this field. For example, Earthlink Cable might require
a host name of home, and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name.
8. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
· Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
· Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers,
select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If
a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
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).
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10. (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.
11. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: · Secured. In secured mode, which
is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. · Open. In
open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
12. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
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.
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.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE. The page adjusts.
The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
· Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is
acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the
slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the
underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field
displays Not Available.
· Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is
acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the
length of the
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prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
6. In the Login field, enter the login information for the ISP connection.
This is usually the name that you use in your email address. For example, if
your main mail account is [email protected], you would type JerAB in this field.
Some ISPs (like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that you use your
full email address when you log in. If your ISP requires your full email
address, type it in this field.
7. In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection.
8. In the Service Name field, enter a service name. If your ISP did not
provide a service name, leave this field blank.
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.
9. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button:
· Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
· Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers,
select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If
a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
10. 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).
11. (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.
12. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button:
· Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects
both TCP and UDP packets.
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· Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only.
13. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Manage the MTU size
The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network
device transmits.
MTU concepts
When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the
data packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the
data path uses a lower maximum transmission unit (MTU) setting than the other
devices, the data packets must be split or “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:
· You experience problems connecting to your Internet service, and the
technical support of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR
recommends changing the MTU setting. For example, if a secure website does not
open, or displays only part of a web page, you might need to change the MTU.
· You use VPN and experience severe performance problems. · You used a program
to optimize MTU for performance reasons and now you are
experiencing connectivity or performance problems.
CAUTION: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems.
For example, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within
websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.
If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400.
If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the
maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. The following table
describes common MTU sizes and applications.
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Table 2. Common MTU sizes
MTU 1500
1492 1472 1468 1458 1436
Application 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. Used in PPPoE environments. Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) Used in some DHCP environments. Used in PPPoA environments. Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.
Change the MTU size
To change the MTU size: 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. 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 > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays.
5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 616 to 1500. 6. Click the Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
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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 · Delete keywords from the blocked list · Block services from
the Internet · Prevent blocking on a trusted computer · Schedule when to block
Internet sites and services · Set up security event email notifications
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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. The router detects the MAC addresses of the
devices on the network and either allows or denies access. The router detects
and stores the MAC addresses of devices that connect to the network, so it
lists the MAC addresses both of devices that are currently connected and any
that were previously connected. If you set up a network ACL that allows all
new devices to connect, the following applies:
· You can either select or manually enter devices that you want to block from
connecting to the network.
· All other devices are allowed access to the network.
If you set up a network ACL that blocks all new devices from connecting, the
following applies:
· You can either select or manually enter devices that you want to allow
access to the network.
· Devices that are currently connected to the network or that were allowed to
connect in the past are automatically placed on the network ACL as allowed
devices.
· All other devices are denied access to the network.
Note: Each network device has a MAC address that serves as a unique
identifier. The MAC address is a 12-character physical address, containing the
hexadecimal characters 09, af, or AF (uppercase or lowercase) only, and
separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). Typically, the MAC
address is on the label of a device. If you cannot see the label, you can
display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities on your
computer or mobile device.
Enable the network access control list, set the access rule, and allow or
block connected devices
When you enable network access control, you must select whether new devices
are automatically allowed to access the network or are blocked from accessing
the network. By default, devices that are already connected to the network are
added to the ACL as
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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. 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. 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 > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page
displays.
5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box. You must select this check
box before you can select an access rule and use the Allow and Block buttons.
When the Turn on Access Control check box is cleared, all devices are allowed
to connect, even if a device is on the list of blocked devices.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Network access control is
enabled.
7. Select an access rule to apply to new devices:
· Allow all new devices to connect: With this setting, if you connect a new
device to the network, it can access the network. You do not need to enter its
MAC address on this page. This option works for most home networks. You can
also block one or more devices from accessing the network. For more
information, see the following step.
· Block all new devices from connecting: With this setting, if you want to
allow a new device to connect, you must enter its MAC address on this page.
(In this situation, a new device is a device that was not previously connected
to the network.) For more information about allowing one or more devices, see
the following step. If you block all new devices from connecting, the device
that you are currently using to connect to the router web interface, any other
devices that are currently connected to the network, and all devices that were
allowed to connect to the network in the past are still allowed access. That
means that these devices are automatically added to the network ACL as allowed
devices. If you want to block any of these devices, see the following step.
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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:
· Currently connected devices: In the table that contains the ACL, the Status
column shows either Allowed or Blocked for a device. To change the status,
select the check box for the device, and click either the Allow button or the
Block button.
Note: If you blocked all new devices from connecting, make sure that the
computer or mobile device that you are currently using to access the router
web interface shows as Allowed in the Status column.
· Devices that were connected in the past: – To manage allowed devices that
are currently not connected to the network, see Manage allowed devices
currently not on the network on page 45. – To manage blocked devices that are
currently not connected to the network, see Manage blocked devices currently
not on the network on page 47.
9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Manage allowed devices currently not on the network
If you set up an access control list (ACL) that blocks all new devices from
accessing the network, you can add new devices that must be allowed access to
the network, remove old devices, or change whether devices that were allowed
must now be blocked when they try to connect to the network. For example, you
could add a second computer or mobile device for access to the router web
management interface in case the device that you are currently using needs to
be removed from the network for repairs. To manage allowed devices currently
not on the network: 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.
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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.
4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page
displays.
5. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the
network link. A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and
connection type of the devices that are not connected but allowed to access
the network. In the following steps, we refer to the list of allowed devices
not currently connected to the network as the list of allowed devices.
6. To add a device to the list of allowed devices, do the following: a. Click
the Add button. The Add Allowed Device page displays.
b. Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to
allow. c. On the Add Allowed Device page, click the Apply button.
The device is added to the list of allowed devices.
7. To remove a device from the list of allowed devices, do the following: a.
Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Remove from the list button.
The device is removed from the list of allowed devices.
8. To change the device status by blocking access 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. From the Access Control menu, selected Block. d. On the Edit Device Name
page, click the Apply button.
The device is moved to the list of blocked devices not currently connected to
the network.
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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. In the Device Name field, enter a name. d. On the Edit Device Name page,
click the Apply button.
The device name is changed on the list of allowed devices.
10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Manage blocked devices currently not on the network
If you set up an access control list (ACL) that allows all new devices to
access the network, you can add new devices that must be blocked from
accessing the network, remove old devices, or change whether devices that were
blocked must now be allowed when they try to connect to the network. To manage
blocked devices currently not on the network: 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. 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 > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page
displays.
5. Click the View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the
network link. The Access Control page displays. A table displays the detected
device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not
connected and are blocked from accessing the network.
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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. Click
the Add button. The Add Blocked Device page displays.
b. Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to
block. c. On the Add Blocked Device page, click the Apply button.
The device is added to the list of blocked devices.
7. To remove a device from the list of blocked devices, do the following: a.
Select the check box for the device.
b. Click the Remove from the list button. The device is removed from the list
of blocked devices.
8. To change the device status by allowing access for a device on the list of
blocked devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device.
b. Click the Edit button. The Edit Device Name page displays.
c. From the Access Control menu, selected Allow.
d. On the Edit Device Name page, click the Apply button. The device is moved
to the list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network.
9. To change the device name for a device on the list of blocked devices, do
the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Edit
button. The Edit Device Name page displays.
c. In the Device Name field, enter a name. d. On the Edit Device Name page,
click the Apply button.
The device name is changed on the list of blocked devices.
10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
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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://.
To block Internet sites: 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. 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 > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays.
5. Select a keyword blocking option:
· Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set.
For more information, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services
on page 52.
· Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule
page.
6. In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain
that you want to block. For example:
· Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html. · Specify the domain
suffix (for example, .com) if you want to block only sites with
a domain suffix such as .com. In such a situation, sites with domain suffixes
such as .edu and .gov are still allowed. · Enter a period (.) to block all
Internet browsing access.
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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. 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. 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 > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays.
5. Do one of the following:
· To delete a single word, select it and click the Delete Keyword button. The
keyword is removed from the list.
· To delete all keywords on the list, click the Clear List button. All
keywords are removed from the list.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Block services from the Internet
You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service.
You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule.
Note: Service blocking only works for website URLs that begin with http://
only. It does not work for URLs that begin with https://.
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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. 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 > Security > Block Services. The Block Services page
displays.
5. Specify when to block the services:
· To block the services all the time, select the Always radio button. · To
block the services based on a schedule, select the Per Schedule radio button.
For information about how to specify the schedule, see Schedule when to block
Internet sites and services on page 52.
6. Click the Add button. The Block Services Setup page displays.
7. To add a service that is in the Service Type menu, select the application
or service. The settings for this service automatically display in the fields.
8. To add a service or application that is not in the menu, select User
Defined, and do the following: a. If you know that the application uses either
TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. Otherwise, select TCP/UDP (both).
b. Enter the starting port and ending port numbers. If the service uses a
single port number, enter that number in both fields. To find out which port
numbers the service or application uses, you can contact the publisher of the
application, ask user groups or newsgroups, or search on the Internet.
9. Select a filtering option:
· Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer. · IP Address
Range. Block services for a range of computers with consecutive IP
addresses on your network.
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· 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. You can use the reserved IP
address feature to specify the IP address. See Manage reserved LAN IP
addresses on page 62. To specify a trusted computer: 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. 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 > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays.
5. Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites
check box.
6. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address of the trusted
computer. 7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Schedule when to block Internet sites and services
When you schedule blocking, the same schedule is used to block sites and to
block services.
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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. 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 > Security > Schedule. The Schedule page displays.
5. Specify when to block keywords and services:
· Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block the
keywords, or select the Every Day check box, which automatically selects the
check boxes for all days.
· Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format, or
select the All Day check box for 24-hour blocking.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up security event email notifications
The router can email you its logs of router activity. The log records router
activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or
services.
To set up email notifications:
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. 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.
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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. This email address is also used for the From address.
If this field is blank, log and alert messages are not sent.
7. In the Sender field, enter the email sender’s name. 8. In the Your
Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP outgoing (SMTP)
mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this
information in the configuration window of your email program. If you leave
this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent.
9. In the Outgoing Mail Server Port Number field, enter a port number in the
field. If you do not know the port number, leave the default port number.
10. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My Mail
Server requires authentication check box, and do the following: a. In the User
Name field, type the user name for the outgoing email server. b. In the
Password field, type the password for the outgoing email server.
11. To send alerts when someone attempts to visit a blocked site, select the
Send Alerts Immediately check box. Email alerts are sent immediately when
someone attempts to visit a blocked site.
12. To send logs based on a schedule, specify these settings: a. From Send
logs according to this schedule menu, select the schedule type. b. From the
Day menu, select the day. c. From the Time menu, select the time, and select
the am or pm radio button.
13. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Logs are sent
automatically according to the schedule that you set. If the log fills before
the specified time, it is sent. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the
router memory. If the router cannot email the log and the log buffer fills,
the router overwrites the log.
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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 · Set up a default DMZ server · Change the Router’s Device Name ·
Change the LAN TCP/IP settings · Specify the IP addresses that the router
assigns · Disable the DHCP server feature in the router · Manage reserved LAN
IP addresses · Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections · Specify basic WiFi
settings · Change the WiFi mode · Change the transmission power control ·
Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security · Set up a guest WiFi network ·
Enable or disable the WiFi radios · Set up a WiFi schedule · Set up the router
as a WiFi access point · Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group ·
Manage custom static routes · Enable or disable implicit beamforming · Enable
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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.
To view or change the WAN settings:
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. 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 > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays.
View or change the following settings:
· Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN
against denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of
Death, and many others. Select this check box only in special circumstances.
· Default DMZ Server. This feature is sometimes helpful when you are playing
online games or videoconferencing, but it makes the firewall security less
effective.
· Respond to Ping on Internet Port. This feature allows your router to be
discovered. Use this feature only as a diagnostic tool or for a specific
reason.
· Disable IGMP Proxying. IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area
network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the
Internet. If you do not need this feature, you can select this check box to
disable it.
· MTU Size (in bytes). The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most
Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. Change
the MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection.
· NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router
processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT protects computers on the LAN from
attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-
point applications, or multimedia applications from working. Open NAT provides
a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to
work.
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· 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. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up a default DMZ server
The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games
and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address
Translation (NAT). The router is programmed to recognize some of these
applications and to work correctly with them, but other applications might not
function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application
correctly if the IP address for that computer is entered as the default DMZ
server.
WARNING: DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the
default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed
to exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the DMZ server computer can be
used to attack other computers on your network.
The router usually detects and discards incoming traffic from the Internet
that is not a response to one of your local computers or a service that you
configured on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Instead of discarding
this traffic, you can specify that the router forwards the traffic to one
computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server. To
set up a default DMZ server: 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. 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 > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays.
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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. To change the router’s
device name: 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. 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.
5. Click the Edit button next to the device name, then edit the device name.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the LAN TCP/IP settings
The router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to
act as a DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows:
· LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 · Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0
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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. To change the LAN TCP/IP settings: 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. 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.
5. In the IP Address field, type the IP address. 6. In the IP Subnet Mask
field, type the subnet mask of the router.
The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a
specific device and which must be reached through a gateway or router.
7. Change the RIP settings. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router
to exchange routing information with other routers. a. Select the RIP
direction:
· Both. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates
information that it receives.
· Out Only. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically. · In Only.
The router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.
b. Select the RIP version:
· Disabled. This is the default setting. · RIP-1. This format is universally
supported. It is adequate for most networks,
unless you are using an unusual network setup.
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· 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.
9. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router.
Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns
By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to
all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is
the LAN address of the router. These addresses must be part of the same IP
address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing
scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you can
save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. To specify the pool
of IP addresses that the router assigns: 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. 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.
5. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected.
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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. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of
IP addresses. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.
7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
The router delivers the following address information to any LAN device that
requests a DHCP address:
· An IP address from the range that you define · Subnet mask · Gateway IP
address (the router’s LAN IP address) · DNS server IP address (the router’s
LAN IP address)
Disable the DHCP server feature in the router
By default, the router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS
server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN.
The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. You can
use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network
settings of all your computers. To disable the DHCP server feature in the
router: 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. 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.
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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.
Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that
computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the
router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers
that require permanent IP settings.
Reserve an IP address
To reserve an IP address: 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. 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.
5. In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button. The Address
Reservation page displays.
6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or
server. Choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as
192.168.1.x.
7. Type the MAC address of the computer or server.
Tip: If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address
from the Attached Devices page and paste it here.
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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.
Edit a reserved IP address
To edit a reserved address 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. 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.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays.
5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that you want to
edit. 6. Click the Edit button.
The Address Reservation page displays.
7. Change the settings. 8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Delete a reserved IP address entry
To delete a reserved address 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. Enter the router admin user name and password.
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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.
5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that you want to
delete. 6. Click the Delete button.
The address is removed.
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections
The WPS Wizard helps you connect WPS-enabled devices to your WiFi network
without typing the WiFi password. You can use the WPS Wizard or you can use
the physical WPS button on your router to connect WPS-enabled devices. To use
the physical WPS button on your router, see Connect to the WiFi network using
WPS on page 18 for more information. To use the WPS Wizard to connect to the
WiFi network: 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. 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 > WPS Wizard. The Add WPS Client page displays.
5. Click the Next button. The page displays instructions about how to connect
using WPS.
6. Click the WPS button that displays on the page.
Note: To use the physical WPS push button on the router, see Connect to the
WiFi network using WPS on page 18 and follow the instructions in that section.
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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.
Specify basic WiFi settings
The router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name
(SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are
preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the router
label.
Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to
protect and maximize your WiFi security.
If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings
and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it. If your computer is
connected with WiFi when you change the SSID or other WiFi security settings,
you are disconnected when you click the Apply button. To avoid this problem,
use a computer with a wired connection to access the router. To specify basic
WiFi settings: 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. 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 Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays. You can specify the
settings for the 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz band.
5. From the Region menu, select your region. In some locations, you cannot
change this setting.
6. To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast
check box.
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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. The
default SSID is randomly generated and is on the router label. If you change
the name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.
8. To change the WiFi channel, select a number from the Channel menu. In some
regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you
experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If
this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points
use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing
between adjacent access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1
and 5, or 6 and 10).
9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you connected
wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from
the network.
10. Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new
settings. If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:
· Is your computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your
area? Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network
without WiFi security that they discover.
· Is your computer or mobile device trying to connect to your network with its
old settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network
selection in your computer or mobile device to match the current settings for
your network.
Change the WiFi mode
The WiFi mode options for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks depend on
whether AX WiFi is enabled. For more information about AX WiFi , see Enable or
disable AX WiFi on page 93.
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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.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.
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 you logged in. The user
name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n/ax) section, select a WiFi mode
from the Mode menu.
· Up to 54 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
devices to join the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to
functioning at up to 54 Mbps.
· Up to 289 Mbps. This mode allows for reduced interference with neighboring
WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
devices to join the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to
functioning at up to 289 Mbps.
· Up to 600 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
devices to join the network and allows 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to
function at up to 600 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.
6. In the Wireless Network (5 GHz a/n/ac/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from
the Mode menu.
· Up to 450 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 450
Mbps.
· Up to 900 Mbps. This mode allows for reduced interference with neighboring
WiFi networks. 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 and 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 900 Mbps.
· Up to 1800 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
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limits 802.11ax devices to functioning at up to 1800 Mbps. This mode is the
default mode. · Up to 3600 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 3600 Mbps.
7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi mode if AX WiFi is disabled
To change the WiFi mode settings if AX WiFi is disabled: 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. The
password is the one that you specified the first time you logged in. The user
name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n/ax) section, select a WiFi mode
from the Mode menu. · Up to 54 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n,
802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11ax and
802.11n devices to functioning at up to 54 Mbps. · Up to 173 Mbps. This mode
allows for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi networks. This mode
allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but
limits 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 173 Mbps. · Up to
400 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to
join the network and allows 802.11ax and 802.11n devices to function at up to
400 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.
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6. In the Wireless Network (5 GHz a/n/ac/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from
the Mode menu.
· Up to 360 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 360
Mbps.
· Up to 750 Mbps. This mode allows for reduced interference with neighboring
WiFi networks. 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 and 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 750 Mbps.
· Up to 1625 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 devices to functioning at up to 1625 Mbps. This mode is the
default mode.
· Up to 3250 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 3250 Mbps.
7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Change the transmission power control
By default, you router’s transmission power is set to 100%. This allows your
router to give you whole home WiFi coverage. If you don’t need whole home WiFi
coverage, and you also want to save power consumption while using your router,
you can lower the transmission power of your router. To change the
transmission power control: 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. The
password is the one that you specified the first time you logged in. The user
name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
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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.
7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security
The WiFi password is different from the admin password that you use to log in
to the router. Your router comes with preset WPA3, WPA2, or WPA security. We
recommend that you use the preset security, but you can change the settings.
Do not disable the preset security. To change the WiFi password or the WiFi
security: 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. 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 Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. To change the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi password, enter a new password in the
Password (Network Key) field. You must enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.
The Password (Network Key) field displays if the WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK
[TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES], or WPA3-Personal security radio button is selected.
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6. To change the WiFi security for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network, select
a Security Options radio button.
· None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi
device can join the WiFi network. We recommend that you do not use an open
WiFi network.
· WPA2-PSK [AES]. This option is the default setting. This type of security
enables WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the router’s WiFi network. If
you did not change the WiFi password, the default password displays. The
default password is printed on the router label.WPA2 provides a secure
connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only
WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] +
WPA2-PSK [AES] security.
· WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices
that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the router’s WiFi network. However,
WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi
devices to 54 Mbps.
· WPA3-Personal. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA3
to join the WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security standard, uses SAE
encryption, and is more secure than WPA2. If all devices on your network
support WPA3, we recommend that you use this type of security.
7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up a guest WiFi network
A guest network allows visitors to use the Internet without using your WiFi
security password or with a different WiFi password. By default, the guest
WiFi network is disabled. You can enable and configure the guest WiFi network
for each WiFi band. The router simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for
802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices and the 5 GHz band for 802.11ac,
802.11n, and 802.11a devices.
The WiFi mode of the guest WiFi network depends on the WiFi mode of the main
WiFi network. For example, if you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi
network as Up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band, the guest WiFi network also
functions in the Up to 54 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
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By default, these networks are configured as open networks without security
but are disabled. You can enable one or both networks. You can also change the
SSIDs for these networks.
To set up a guest network:
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. 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 Guest Network. The Guest Network Settings page displays.
5. Configure the following settings to set up a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi
network:
· Enable Guest Network. By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To
enable the guest WiFi network for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi band, select the
Enable Guest Network check box.
· Enable SSID Broadcast. By default, the router broadcasts the SSID of the
WiFi band so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their
scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
guest WiFi network, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.
· Allow guests to see each other and access my local network. By default, WiFi
clients that are connected to the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network cannot
access WiFi devices or Ethernet devices that are connected to the main WiFi
network. To allow access to the main WiFi network, select the Allow guests to
see each other and access my local network check box.
· 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.
6. Select a WiFi security option for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network:
· None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi
device can join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network. This is the default
setting for the guest WiFi network.
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· 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. If your network includes older devices that
do not support WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security. To use
WPA2 security, in the Password (Network Key) field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63
characters. To join the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network, a user must enter
this password.
· WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices
that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi
network. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits
the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps. To use WPA + WPA2 security, in the
Password (Network Key) field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join
the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz guest WiFi network, a user must enter this password.
7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
8. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new
security settings. If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:
· If your computer or mobile device is already connected to another WiFi
network in your area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to
the WiFi network that the router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically
connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
· Does your computer or mobile device display as an attached device? If it
does, it is connected to the network.
· Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password?
Enable or disable the WiFi radios
If you used the WiFi On/Off button to turn off the WiFi radios, you can’t log
in to the router to turn them back on. You must press the WiFi On/Off button
again for two seconds to turn the WiFi radios back on.
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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. 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 > Wireless Settings. The Wireless
Settings page displays.
5. Do one of the following for your router’s WiFi networks:
· Turn off the WiFi radio. Clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box. ·
Turn on the WiFi radio. Select the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box.
6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up a WiFi schedule
You can turn off the WiFi signal from your router at times when you do not
need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if
you leave town. To set up the WiFi schedule:
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. 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 > Wireless Settings. The Wireless
Settings page displays.
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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. Click the Apply button. The Wireless Settings page displays.
8. Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box to activate the
schedule. 9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Set up the router as a WiFi access point
You can set up the router to run as an access point (AP) on the same local
network as another router. To set up the router as an AP: 1. Use an Ethernet
cable to connect the Internet port of this router to an Ethernet port
on the other router. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device
that is connected to the
router network. 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
4. 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.
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router/ AP / Bridge Mode. The Router /
AP / Bridge Mode page displays.
6. Select AP Mode. The page adjusts.
7. Select an IP address setting: · Get dynamically from existing router. The
other router on the network assigns an IP address to this router while it is
in AP mode.
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· 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. You can also
turn off the WiFi radio on the other router or gateway and use this router
only for WiFi client access.
8. Click the Apply button. The IP address of the router changes, and you are
disconnected.
9. To reconnect, close and restart your browser and type
http://www.routerlogin.net.
Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group
Some devices, such as an IPTV, cannot function behind the router’s network
address translation (NAT) service or firewall. Based on what your Internet
service provider (ISP) requires, for the device to connect to the ISP’s
network directly, you can enable the bridge between the device and the
router’s Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge.
Note: If your ISP provides instructions for how to set up a bridge for IPTV
and Internet service, follow those instruction.
Set up a bridge for a port group
If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN port or WiFi
network include an IPTV device, your ISP might require you to set up a bridge
for a port group for the router’s Internet interface.
A bridge with a port group prevents 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.
To configure a port group and enable the bridge:
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.
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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.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN/Bridge Settings. The VLAN/Bridge
Settings page displays.
5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup check box. The page expands.
6. Select the By bridge group radio button. The page expands.
7. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box: · Wired Ports. If
your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Wired
Ports check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which
the device is connected. · Wireless. If your device is connected to your
router’s WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that corresponds to the
router’s WiFi network to which the device is connected.
Note: You must select at least one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. You can
select more than one check box.
8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group
If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN ports or WiFi
network include an IPTV device, your ISP might require you to set up a bridge
for a VLAN tag group for the router’s Internet interface. If you are
subscribed to IPTV service, the router might require VLAN tags to distinguish
between the Internet traffic and the IPTV traffic. A bridge with a VLAN tag
group prevents packets that are sent between the IPTV device and the router’s
Internet port from being processed through the router’s network address transl
References
- English - NETGEAR Communities
- Which USB drives are verified to work with NETGEAR ReadySHARE? - NETGEAR Support
- myisp.com
- mynetgear.com
- ReadySHARE USB Storage Access | NETGEAR Support
- NETGEAR Support | NETGEAR
- Nighthawk-app.com
- Community Downloads - Open Source VPN | OpenVPN
- Orbi Login & Setup | NETGEAR
- badstuff.com/xxx.html
- Example Domain
- ReadySHARE USB Storage Access | NETGEAR Support
- NETGEAR Support | NETGEAR
- NETGEAR Support | NETGEAR
- English - NETGEAR Communities
- What do I do if I my browser displays a security message? - NETGEAR Support
- Community Downloads - Open Source VPN | OpenVPN
- How To Guide: Set Up & Configure OpenVPN Client/server VPN | OpenVPN
- Installation Guide For OpenVPN Connect Client On MacOS| OpenVPN
- Downloads - Tunnelblick | Free open source OpenVPN VPN client server software for macOS
- NETGEAR: Advanced WiFi & Networking
- NETGEAR Terms and Conditions | NETGEAR
- NETGEAR Terms and Conditions | NETGEAR
- NETGEAR Nighthawk App | NETGEAR
- NETGEAR Support | NETGEAR
- Download Center | Downloads and Documentation | NETGEAR
- Connect to VPN Gate by Using OpenVPN Protocol
- Connect to VPN Gate by Using OpenVPN Protocol