Enable or disable implicit beamforming.........................................78
Enable or disable airtime fairness....................................................79
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management........82
Enable Dynamic QoS.....................................................................82
Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update...........83
Manually update the dynamic QoS database............................83
Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........84
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service.................................................85
Enable or disable AX WiFi.................................................................86
Enable or disable Smart Connect.....................................................87
Chapter 7 Manage Your Router
Update the router firmware...............................................................90
Check for new firmware and update the router.........................90
Manually upload firmware to the router.....................................91
Change the admin password............................................................92
Enable admin password recovery....................................................92
Recover the admin password............................................................93
View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi
settings.................................................................................................94
Display the statistics of the Internet port.........................................95
Check the Internet connection status..............................................96
View and manage logs of router activity.........................................97
View devices currently on the network............................................98
Monitor Internet traffic.......................................................................98
Manage the router configuration file.............................................100
Back up the settings....................................................................100
Erase the settings.........................................................................100
Restore the settings.....................................................................101
Manage remote access....................................................................102
Set up remote management......................................................102
Use remote access.......................................................................103
Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app..............103
Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs............................................104
Set your time zone............................................................................104
Return the router to its factory default settings............................105
Use the Reset button...................................................................105
Erase the settings.........................................................................106
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
USB device requirements................................................................108
Connect a USB storage device to the router................................108
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Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream AX3000 WiFi Router