NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 5 User Manual

Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation
To set up Ethernet port aggregation:
1. If you are connecting a switch, make sure that the switch supports 802.3ad LACP.
You must configure the switch before you connect the Ethernet cables to the router.
WARNING:
To avoid causing broadcast looping, which can shut down your network, do not
connect an unmanaged switch to Ethernet aggregate port 1 and port 2 on the router.
2. Use Ethernet cables to connect a device that supports Ethernet port aggregation, such as a NAS or network
switch, to Ethernet port 1 and port 2 on the router.
3. Set up Ethernet port aggregation on the device that is connected to Ethernet port 1 and port 2 on the router.
For information about how to set up Ethernet port aggregation on your device, see the documentation that came
with your device.
For information about viewing the status of the Ethernet port aggregation, see View Ethernet Port Aggregation
Status on page 66.
View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status
You can view the status of Ethernet aggregation for a device that is connected to the router's designated Ethernet
aggregation ports.The device must support Ethernet aggregation.
To view the status of the Ethernet port aggregation:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Ethernet Port Aggregation.
Network Settings
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Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band WiFi Router

NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 5 Specifications

General

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Nighthawk X8 5
Category	Wireless Router
Language	English