NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 5 User Manual

NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 5

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Nighthawk X8

AC5300 Tri-Band

WiFi Router

User Manual

Model R8500

January 2016

202-11555-04

350 E. Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134

USA

Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- User Manual1
- Table of Contents3
- The Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band Wifi Router Is the Next Wave in Wifi with Tri-Band Quad Stream Performance8
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup9
Unpack Your Router9
Front View9
- Hardware Setup9
USB Ports on the Right Panel11
Rear Panel12
Position Your Router12
Cable Your Router13
How Active Antennas Improve Wifi Performance14
Position the Active Antennas15
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router17
Connect to the Network17
- Wired Connection17
- Wifi Connection17
- Connect to the Network and Access the Router17
- Wifi Connection Using WPS18
- Label18
Types of Logins18
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router19
- Automatic Internet Setup19
- Log in to the Router20
Change the Language20
Access the Router with NETGEAR Genie Apps21
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings23
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard23
- Manually Set up the Internet Connection23
  - Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login24
  - Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login25
- Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections27
- Change the MTU Size40
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet43
Set up Parental Controls43
- Control Access to the Internet43
Allow or Block Access to Your Network44
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites46
- Block Services from the Internet47
- Delete Keywords from the Blocked List48
- Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer49
Manage Network Access Control Lists50
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services51
Set up Security Event Email Notifications52
Chapter 5 Tri-Band Wifi Connections56
- Tri-Band Wifi56
- Smart Connect59
  - Enable or Disable Smart Connect60
- Beamforming60
  - Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming60
Chapter 6 Network Settings63
- View or Change WAN Settings63
- Set up a Default DMZ Server64
- Ethernet Port Aggregation65
  - Set up Ethernet Port Aggregation66
  - View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status66
- Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings67
- Change the Router's Device Name69
- Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns69
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router71
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses71
- Custom Static Routes73
- Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group76
  - Set up a Bridge for a Port Group76
  - Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group78
- Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections80
- Specify Basic Wifi Settings80
  - Change the Wifi Password or Security Level82
  - Change the Wifi Mbps Settings83
- Set up a Guest Wifi Network84
- Control the Wifi Radios86
  - Use the WIFI Button86
  - Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios86
- Set up a Wifi Schedule87
- Specify WPS Settings88
- Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point89
- Use the Router in Bridge Mode91
Chapter 7 Optimize Performance95
- Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management95
- Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play98
- Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service99
Chapter 8 Manage Your Network102
- Update the Router Firmware102
- Change the Admin Password102
- Set up Password Recovery103
- Recover the Admin Password104
- View Router Status105
- Display Internet Port Statistics106
- Check the Internet Connection Status107
- View and Manage Logs of Router Activity108
- View Devices Currently on the Network109
- Monitor Internet Traffictraffic Metering110
- Manage the Router Configuration File112
- Set up Remote Management114
- Use Remote Access116
- Access the Router with NETGEAR Genie Apps116
- Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App116
Chapter 9 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router118
USB Device Requirements118
Connect a USB Device to the Router118
- Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router118
- Access a USB Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows Computer119
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive119
- Access a USB Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac120
Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault121
- Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine121
  - Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac121
  - Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data122
- Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk122
Use FTP Within the Network124
View or Change Network Folders on a USB Storage Device124
- Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device126
- Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device127
- Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud127
  - Create a Readycloud Account128
  - Register Your Router with Readycloud128
- Safely Remove a USB Device130
  - Internet132
Chapter 10 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices through the133
- Your Personal FTP Server133
- Set up FTP Access through the Internet133
- Dynamic DNS134
- Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet138
Chapter 11 Use the Router as a Media Server139
- Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings140
- Play Music from a USB Storage Device with Itunes Server140
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with Itunes141
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App142
- Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo144
Chapter 12 Share a USB Printer147
- Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer147
- Download the Readyshare Printer Utility147
- Install the Readyshare Printer Utility148
- Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center149
- View or Change the Status of a Printer150
- Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer150
- Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings151
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network154
- Set up a VPN Connection154
- Specify VPN Service in the Router154
- Install Openvpn Software on Your Computer155
  - Use a VPN Tunnel158
- Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media159
  - Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home159
    - Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router159
    - Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router160
- Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home161
Chapter 14 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports162
- Port Forwarding to a Local Server163
- Port Triggering167
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting173
- Quick Tips173
- Troubleshoot with the Leds173
- Cannot Log in to the Router175
- Cannot Access the Internet175
  - Troubleshoot Internet Browsing177
  - Troubleshoot Pppoe177
- Changes Not Saved178
- Wifi Connectivity178
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility179
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router179
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device180
Chapter 16 Supplemental Information181
- Factory Settings182
- Technical Specifications183

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Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Nighthawk X8 5
Category	Wireless Router
Language	English

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