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2
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
network
•
Types
of
logins
•
Use
a
web
browser
to
access
the
router
•
Install
and
manage
your
mesh
system
with
the
Nighthawk
app
•
Change
the
language
16
15
17
Table of Contents
default chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Overview
8
Router Hardware and LED Overview
9
Router Hardware Features
9
Router LED Behavior
10
Satellite Hardware and LED Overview
11
Satellite Hardware Features
11
Satellite LED Behavior
12
Router and Satellite Labels
12
Connect Your Router
13
Place Your Satellite
14
Sync Your Satellite with Your Router
14
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
16
Connect to the Network
17
Connect to the Network Using a Wired Connection
17
Find and Connect to the Wifi Network
17
Wifi Connection Using WPS
17
Types of Logins
18
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
18
Automatic Internet Setup
18
Log in to the Router
20
Install and Manage Your Mesh System with the Nighthawk App
20
Change the Language
21
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
22
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
23
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
23
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
23
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
25
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
26
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
27
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
27
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
28
Set up an Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
30
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
30
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
31
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
33
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
35
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
36
Manage the MTU Size
38
MTU Concepts
38
Change the MTU Size
39
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
41
Activate and Manage NETGEAR Armor Using the Nighthawk App
42
Network Access Control List
42
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
46
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
48
Block Services from the Internet
49
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
51
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
51
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
52
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
53
Chapter 5 Optimize Performance
55
Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
56
Enable Dynamic Qos
56
Enable or Disable the Automatic Qos Database Update
57
Manually Update the Dynamic Qos Database
57
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
58
Chapter 6 Manage Wifi Settings
60
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
61
Add a Wifi Network
62
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
63
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
65
Enable or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence for the 2.4 Ghz Radio.66
66
Hide Your Mesh Network's SSID
67
Generate a New Backhaul Password
68
Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming
68
Enable or Disable AX Wifi
69
Change the Region of Operation
70
Change the CTS/RTS Threshold or Preamble Mode for a Radio
71
Chapter 7 Manage Network Settings
73
View or Change the WAN Settings
74
Set up a Default DMZ Server
75
Change the Router's Device Name
76
Change the LAN IP Address Settings
76
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
78
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
79
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
80
Reserve an IP Address
80
Edit a Reserved IP Address
81
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
81
Set the Time Zone Manually
82
Change the NTP Server
82
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
83
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
84
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
84
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
85
Set up an IPTV Port
86
Manage Custom Static Routes
87
Set up a Static Route
88
Edit a Static Route
89
Delete a Static Route
90
Chapter 8 Manage Your Router and Satellite
91
Update the Router and Satellite Firmware
92
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router and Satellite
92
Manually Update the Firmware
93
Manually Update Satellite Firmware
93
Manually Update Router Firmware
94
Manage the Firmware Update Settings
95
Change the Admin Password
95
Enable Admin Password Reset
96
Reset the Admin Password
97
Always Use HTTPS to Access the Router
98
View Information about the Router, the Internet Port, and Wifi Settings
99
Display the Statistics of the Internet Port
99
Check the Internet Connection Status
101
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
102
View Devices Currently on the Mesh Network
103
View the Satellite Status in the Satellite Web Interface
104
Monitor Internet Traffic
105
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
106
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
107
Use a DNS Account that You Already Created
107
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
108
Manage the Router Configuration File
109
Back up the Settings
109
Erase the Settings on the Router
110
Restore the Settings
110
Return the Router or Satellite to Its Factory Default Settings
111
Use the Reset Button
111
Erase the Settings on the Router
112
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
112
Chapter 9 Use Openvpn to Access Your Network
114
About VPN Connections
115
Enable Openvpn Service in the Router
116
Install Openvpn Software on a VPN Client
117
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
117
Install Openvpn Software on a Mac Computer
119
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
120
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
121
LAN IP Addressing in VPN Networks
122
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
122
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
122
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
123
Chapter 10 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
125
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
126
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
126
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
127
Change a Port Forwarding Service
128
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
129
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
129
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
130
Port Triggering
130
Add a Port Triggering Service
131
Enable Port Triggering
132
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat.132
132
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
134
Quick Tips
135
Sequence to Restart Your Network
135
Wifi Settings
135
Network Settings
135
The Router and Satellite Do Not Sync
135
Cannot Log in to the Router
136
Cannot Access the Internet
137
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
138
Troubleshoot Pppoe
139
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
139
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
140
Test the LAN Path from a Windows-Based Computer to Your Router
140
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
141
Chapter 12 Supplemental Information
143
Factory Settings
144
Factory Settings for Router Model MR80
144
Factory Settings for Satellite Model MS80
145
Technical Specifications
147
Technical Specifications for Router Model MR80
147
Technical Specifications for Satellite Model MS80
148
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Brand
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Model
MR80
Category
Network Router
Language
English
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