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NETGEAR Nighthawk AX6

NETGEAR Nighthawk AX6
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User Manual
Nighthawk AX6
6-Stream AX5400 WiFi Router
Model
RAX50
RAX50S
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveDecember 2021
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12030-06

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NETGEAR Nighthawk AX6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
WiFi RangeUp to 2, 500 sq. ft.
Number of DevicesUp to 25
BeamformingYes
MU-MIMOYes
ModelRAX50
OFDMAYes
WiFi Technology802.11ax
Processor1.5GHz
Ethernet Ports5 (1 WAN, 4 LAN)
USB Ports1 x USB 3.0
SecurityWPA3
Wi-Fi BandsDual-Band (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Antenna4 external antennas

Summary

Hardware Setup

Unpack your router

Guides users on unboxing router components.

Top panel LEDs and buttons

Explains the function of router's top panel indicators and controls.

Rear panel

Details the connectors and buttons on the router's rear panel.

Attach and position the antennas

Provides instructions for connecting and orienting router antennas.

Position your router

Offers guidelines for optimal router placement for WiFi coverage.

Cable your router

Instructs on connecting the router to power and network.

Connect to the network and access the router

Connect to the router network

Explains methods for connecting devices to the router's network.

Log in to the router

Details the process of accessing the router's web interface for management.

Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app

Describes using the Nighthawk mobile app for router setup and management.

Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard

Guides users through automated Internet connection setup.

Manually set up the Internet connection

Provides steps for manual configuration of Internet connection parameters.

Specify IPv6 Internet connections

Details how to configure the router for IPv6 network connectivity.

Manage the MTU size

Explains how to adjust the Maximum Transmission Unit for network performance.

Control Access to the Internet

Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet

Configures rules to permit or deny Internet access for devices.

Use keywords to block Internet sites

Sets up URL filtering to block specific websites using keywords.

Schedule when to block Internet sites and services

Allows setting time-based rules for blocking Internet access.

Manage Network Settings

View or change the WAN settings

Manages Wide Area Network settings for Internet connectivity.

Change the LAN TCPIP settings

Configures Local Area Network IP addressing and subnet mask.

Specify basic WiFi settings

Sets up essential WiFi network name (SSID) and security.

Set up a guest WiFi network

Creates an isolated WiFi network for visitors.

Manage custom static routes

Defines manual routing paths for network traffic.

Set up the router in bridge mode

Configures the router to function as a wireless access point.

Optimize Performance

Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management

Prioritizes network traffic for improved application performance.

Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play

Enables UPnP for easier device discovery and network access.

Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

Manages WiFi traffic prioritization for voice and video streams.

Manage Your Router

Update the router firmware

Explains how to check for and install router firmware updates.

Change the admin password

Secures router access by changing the administrator login password.

View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings

Displays current router status, connection, and WiFi configurations.

Manage the router configuration file

Covers backing up, restoring, or erasing router settings.

Return the router to its factory default settings

Resets the router to its original factory configuration.

Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router

USB device requirements

Lists compatibility and file system requirements for USB storage devices.

Connect a USB storage device to the router

Guides on physically connecting USB storage to the router.

Safely remove a USB storage device

Details the procedure for safely disconnecting USB storage from the router.

Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet

Set up and manage Dynamic DNS

Configures Dynamic DNS for remote access to the router's network.

Your personal FTP server

Explains setting up an FTP server for remote file access via Dynamic DNS.

Use VPN to Access Your Network

Set up a VPN connection

Guides on establishing a Virtual Private Network connection to the router.

Install OpenVPN software

Details installing VPN client software on various devices.

Use VPN to access your Internet service at home

Explains routing home Internet traffic through a VPN connection.

Manage port forwarding and port triggering

Manage port forwarding to a local server

Configures rules to forward incoming Internet traffic to specific local servers.

Port triggering

Sets up dynamic port opening rules based on outgoing traffic.

Application example: Make a local web server public

Demonstrates using port forwarding to expose a local web server.

Troubleshooting

Quick tips

Provides general advice for resolving common router issues.

Troubleshoot with the LEDs

Helps diagnose problems by interpreting router LED status indicators.

You cannot log in to the router

Offers solutions for login problems when accessing the router interface.

You cannot access the Internet

Provides steps to diagnose and fix Internet connectivity issues.

Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity

Offers guidance for resolving problems with WiFi connections.

Supplemental Information

Factory Settings

Lists the router's default configuration settings.

Technical Specifications

Provides detailed hardware and software specifications for the router.

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