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Use VPN to Access Your Network

You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN).This chapter

explains how to set up and use VPN access.

The chapter includes the following sections:

• Set Up a VPN Connection on page 154

• Specify VPN Service in the Router on page 154

• Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer on page 155

• Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media on page 159

• Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home on page 161

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- 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

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Nighthawk X8 5
Category	Wireless Router
Language	English

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