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User Manual

Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router

Model RS300, RS280, BE9300

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 E. Plumeria DriveMarch 2025

San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12852-01

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Table of Contents3
Chapter 1 Introduction9
What Is Wifi 711
Additional Documentation11
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup12
Unpack Your Router13
Front Panel Leds and Buttons13
Rear Panel16
Router Label17
Position Your Router18
Cable Your Router19
Chapter 3 Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router21
Connect to the Router Network22
Connect to the Router Wifi Network22
Connect to the Router Using a Wired Connection22
Types of Logins23
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router23
Automatic Internet Setup23
Log in to the Router after You Set up the Router25
Change the Language26
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App26
Chapter 4 Specify Your Internet Settings28
Use the Setup Wizard29
Manually Set up the Internet Connection30
Set an Internet Connection Without a Login30
Set a Pppoe Internet Connection32
Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection33
About High-Speed Internet Connections and Internet Port Aggregation35
Get Multi-Gigabit Internet with Internet Port Aggregation36
Set an Ipv6 Internet Connection37
Types of Ipv6 Internet Connections37
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses38
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection38
Set a 6To4 Tunnel Ipv6 Internet Connection39
Set a Pass-Through Ipv6 Internet Connection41
Set a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection42
Set a DHCP Ipv6 Internet Connection43
Set a Pppoe Ipv6 Internet Connection45
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection47
Set a 6Rd Ipv6 Internet Connection48
Manage the MTU Size50
MTU Concepts50
Change the MTU Size51
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet53
NETGEAR Armor54
Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App54
Network Access Control List54
Enable the Network Access Control List, Set the Access Rule, and Allow or Block Connected Devices55
Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not on the Network57
Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not on the Network59
Block Internet Sites and Services60
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites60
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List62
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer62
Block Services from the Internet63
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services64
Set up Security Event Email Notifications65
Chapter 6 Manage Wifi Settings67
Change Your Country or Region68
Disable or Reenable Smart Connect68
Hide or Broadcast the SSID for a Wifi Network69
Enable or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence for the 2.4 Ghz Radio70
Change the Name for a Wifi Network71
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security71
Change the 2.4 Ghz, 5 Ghz, or 6 Ghz Wifi Channel73
Change the Wifi Mode74
Set up a Guest Wifi Network75
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings77
Set up a Wifi Schedule77
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO78
Change the Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, or Preamble Mode for a Radio79
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections80
Use the WPS Wizard with the Push Button80
Use the WPS Wizard with a PIN81
Chapter 7 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings82
Manage the WAN Settings83
Change the WAN Security Settings83
Set up a Default DMZ Server84
Manage IGMP Proxying85
Manage NAT Filtering85
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway86
Change the LAN IP Address Settings or RIP Settings87
Set the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns88
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router89
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses90
Reserve an IP Address90
Edit a Reserved IP Address91
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry92
Manage Custom Static Routes92
Set up a Static Route93
Edit a Static Route94
Delete a Static Route95
Set up an IPTV Port or a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group95
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group96
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group97
Manage Ethernet LAN Port Aggregation to a LAN Device98
Set up LAN Port Aggregation to a LAN Device99
View or Change the Router LAN Port Aggregation Mode100
Chapter 8 Optimize Performance102
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play103
Chapter 9 Manage and Monitor Your Router105
Update the Router Firmware106
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router106
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router107
Manage the Firmware Update Settings108
Change the Admin Password108
Enable Admin Password Reset109
Reset the Admin Password110
Use HTTPS to Access the Router111
Change the Router's Device Name111
Manage the Router Configuration File112
Back up the Settings112
Restore the Settings113
Erase the Settings113
Monitor the Router and Network114
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings114
View Devices Currently on the Network115
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity116
View the Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection117
View the Pppoe Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection119
View the Packet Statistics of the Internet and LAN Ports and Wifi Networks119
Monitor, Meter, and Control Internet Traffic120
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions121
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume121
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time123
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics124
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached124
Set the NTP Server125
Set Your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time126
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point127
Return the Router to Router Mode128
Manage LED Blinking or Turn off Leds128
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access129
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings130
Use the Reset Button130
Erase the Settings131
Chapter 10 Share a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router132
USB Device Requirements133
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router133
Display Network Folders on a Storage Device134
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router135
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer135
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive135
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Mac136
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device137
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network139
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device140
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device141
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device142
Change the Media Server Settings or Rescan Media Files142
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS145
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account145
Use a Dynamic DNS Account that You Already Have146
Manage Your Existing NETGEAR or No-IP Dynamic DNS Account147
Your Personal FTP Server148
Set up Your Personal FTP Server: Overview of Steps148
Set up FTP Access through the Internet148
Set up HTTPS Access through the Internet149
Access a USB Storage Device through the Internet150
Chapter 12 Use Openvpn to Access Your Network152
About VPN Connections153
LAN IP Addressing in VPN Networks153
Enable Openvpn Service on the Router154
Install Openvpn Software on a VPN Client155
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer156
Install Openvpn Software on a Mac157
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device158
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device159
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home160
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router160
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router161
Chapter 13 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering163
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server164
Forward Incoming Traffic to a Local Server164
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application165
Change a Port Forwarding Rule166
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule167
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public167
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule168
Manage Port Triggering168
Add a Port Triggering Rule169
Change a Port Triggering Rule170
Remove a Port Triggering Rule171
Set the Time-Out Period for Port Triggering172
Disable an Individual Port Triggering Rule172
Disable Port Triggering173
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat174
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting175
Quick Tips176
Sequence to Restart Your Network176
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections176
Check the Wifi Settings176
Check the Network Settings177
Reboot the Router from Its Router Web Interface177
Troubleshoot with the Leds178
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on178
Power LED Is off178
Power LED Stays Solid Amber or Blinking Amber178
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off179
Wifi LED Is off179
You Cannot Log in to the Router179
You Cannot Access the Internet181
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing183
Changes Are Not Saved183
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity183
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility184
Test the LAN Path to Your Router184
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device185

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Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Nighthawk WiFi 7
Category	Network Router
Language	English

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