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Nighthawk X8

AC5300 Tri-Band

WiFi Router

User Manual

Model R8500

September 2015

202-11555-01

350 E. Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134

USA

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 Router18
Connect to the Network18
- Wired Connection18
- Wifi Connection18
- Connect to the Network and Access the Router18
- Wifi Connection Using WPS19
- Label19
Types of Logins19
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router20
- Automatic Internet Setup20
- Log in to the Router21
Change the Language21
Access the Router with NETGEAR Genie Apps22
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings24
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard24
- Manually Set up the Internet Connection24
  - Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login25
  - Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login26
- Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections28
- Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses30
- Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection30
- Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection31
- Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection33
- Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection34
- Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection36
- Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection37
- Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection38
- Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection39
- Change the MTU Size41
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet45
Set up Parental Controls45
- Control Access to the Internet45
Allow or Block Access to Your Network46
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites48
- Block Services from the Internet50
- Delete Keywords from the Blocked List51
- Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer52
Manage Network Access Control Lists53
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services54
Set up Security Event Email Notifications55
Chapter 5 Tri-Band Wifi Connections59
- Tri-Band Wifi59
- Smart Connect62
  - Enable or Disable Smart Connect63
- Beamforming64
  - Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming64
Chapter 6 Network Settings67
- View or Change WAN Settings67
- Set up a Default DMZ Server68
- Set up Ethernet Port Aggregation69
- View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status71
- Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings71
- Change the Router's Device Name73
- Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns74
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router75
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses76
  - Reserve an IP Address76
  - Edit a Reserved IP Address77
  - Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry77
- Custom Static Routes78
  - Set up a Static Route78
  - Edit a Static Route80
  - Delete a Static Route80
- Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group81
  - Set up a Bridge for a Port Group81
  - Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group82
- Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections84
- Specify Basic Wifi Settings85
- Change the Wifi Password or Security Level88
- Change the Wifi Mbps Settings88
- Set up a Guest Wifi Network89
- Control the Wifi Radios91
  - Use the WIFI Button91
  - Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios91
- Set up a Wifi Schedule92
- Specify WPS Settings93
- Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point94
- Use the Router in Bridge Mode97
Chapter 7 Optimize Performance101
- Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management101
- Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play104
- Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service105
Chapter 8 Manage Your Network108
- Update the Router Firmware108
- Change the Admin Password108
- Set up Password Recovery109
- Recover the Admin Password110
- View Router Status111
- Display Internet Port Statistics112
- Check the Internet Connection Status113
- View and Manage Logs of Router Activity114
- View Devices Currently on the Network116
- Monitor Internet Traffictraffic Metering116
- Manage the Router Configuration File118
- Set up Remote Management120
- Use Remote Access122
- Access the Router with NETGEAR Genie Apps122
- Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App122
Chapter 9 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router124
USB Device Requirements124
Connect a USB Device to the Router124
- Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router124
- Access a USB Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows Computer125
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive126
- Access a USB Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac126
Back up Windows Computers with Readyshare Vault127
- Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine128
  - Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac128
  - Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data128
- Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk129
Use FTP Within the Network130
View or Change Network Folders on a USB Storage Device131
- Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device132
  - Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device133
- Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud133
  - Create a Readycloud Account134
  - Register Your Router with Readycloud134
- Safely Remove a USB Device136
  - Internet138
Chapter 10 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices through the139
- Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet139
- Set up FTP Access through the Internet140
- Your Personal FTP Server140
- Dynamic DNS141
Chapter 11 Use the Router as a Media Server146
- Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings147
- Play Music from a USB Storage Device with Itunes Server147
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with Itunes148
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App149
- Play Media from a USB Device on Tivo151
Chapter 12 Share a USB Printer155
- Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer155
- Download the Readyshare Printer Utility155
- Install the Readyshare Printer Utility156
- Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center157
- View or Change the Status of a Printer158
- Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer159
- Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings159
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network162
- Set up a VPN Connection162
- Specify VPN Service in the Router162
- Install Openvpn Software on Your Computer163
  - Use a VPN Tunnel166
- Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media168
  - Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home168
    - Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router168
    - Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router169
- Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home170
Chapter 14 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports171
- Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server172
- Edit a Port Forwarding Service174
- Delete a Port Forwarding Entry174
- Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public175
- How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule175
- Port Triggering176
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting181
- Quick Tips181
- Troubleshoot with the Leds181
- Cannot Log in to the Router183
- Cannot Access the Internet183
  - Troubleshoot Internet Browsing186
  - Troubleshoot Pppoe186
- Changes Not Saved187
- Wifi Connectivity187
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility187
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router188
  - Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device188
Chapter 16 Supplemental Information190
- Factory Settings191
- Technical Specifications192

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NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band Specifications

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Wi-Fi Standard	802.11ac
Maximum Wi-Fi Speed	5300 Mbps
Processor	1.4GHz Dual-Core
MU-MIMO	Yes
Beamforming	Yes
Beamforming+	Yes
Dynamic QoS	Yes
Smart Connect	Yes
VPN Support	Yes
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Antennas	4 external antennas
Model	NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 AC5300

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