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Connect
to
the
Router
Network
and
Access
the
Router
You
can
connect
to
the
router’s
WiFi
networks
or
use
a
wired
Ethernet
connection.
This
chapter
explains
the
ways
you
can
connect
and
how
to
access
the
router
and
log
in.
The
chapter
contains
the
following
sections:
•
Connect
to
the
router
network
•
Types
of
logins
•
Use
a
web
browser
to
access
the
router
•
Install
and
manage
your
router
with
the
Nighthawk
app
15
14
16
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
8
Unpack Your Router
9
Front Leds
9
Back Panel
11
Router Label
12
Position Your Router
12
Cable Your Router
13
Chapter 2 Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router
15
Connect to the Router Network
16
Connect to the Router Wifi Network
16
Connect to the Router Using a Wired Connection
16
Types of Logins
17
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
17
Automatic Internet Setup
17
Log in to the Router
19
Change the Language
19
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
20
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
21
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
22
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
23
Set an Internet Connection Without a Login
23
Set a Pppoe Internet Connection
24
Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection
26
Set an Ipv6 Internet Connection
28
Types of Ipv6 Internet Connections
28
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
29
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
29
Set a 6To4 Tunnel Ipv6 Internet Connection
30
Set a Pass-Through Ipv6 Internet Connection
32
Set a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection
33
Set a DHCP Ipv6 Internet Connection
34
Set a Pppoe Ipv6 Internet Connection
36
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
38
Set a 6Rd Ipv6 Internet Connection
39
Manage the MTU Size
41
MTU Concepts
41
Change the MTU Size
42
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
44
View or Change Your Armor Settings
45
Network Access Control List
45
Enable the Network Access Control List, Set the Access Rule, and Allow or Block Connected Devices
46
Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not on the Network
48
Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not on the Network
49
Block Internet Sites and Services
51
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
51
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
53
Block Services from the Internet
53
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
55
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
55
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
56
Chapter 5 Manage Wifi Settings
58
Change the Name for a Wifi Network
59
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security Option
59
Set up WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Wifi Security
61
Hide or Broadcast the SSID for a Wifi Network
62
Enable or Disable AX Wifi
63
Enable or Disable OFDMA
64
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
65
Enable or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence for the 2.4 Ghz Radio.66
66
Change the Wifi Mode
66
Change the Wifi Mode if AX Wifi Is Enabled
67
Change the Wifi Mode if AX Wifi Is Disabled
68
Change the 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz Wifi Channel
69
Change Your Country or Region
70
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
71
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
73
Enable or Disable a Wifi Radio
73
Set up a Wifi Schedule
73
Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming
74
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
75
Enable or Disable PMF
76
Enable or Disable Airtime Fairness
77
Change the CTS/RTS Threshold or Preamble Mode for a Radio.77
77
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
78
Use the WPS Wizard with the Push Button
79
Use the WPS Wizard with a PIN
80
Chapter 6 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
81
Manage the WAN Settings
82
Change the WAN Security Settings
82
Set up a Default DMZ Server
83
Manage IGMP Proxying
84
Manage NAT Filtering
84
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
85
Change the LAN IP Address Settings
86
Set the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
87
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
88
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
89
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
90
Use a DNS Account that You Already Created
90
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
91
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
92
Reserve an IP Address
92
Edit a Reserved IP Address
93
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
94
Manage Custom Static Routes
94
Set up a Static Route
95
Edit a Static Route
96
Delete a Static Route
97
Set up an IPTV Port or a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
97
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
98
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
99
Chapter 7 Optimize Performance
101
Set the Internet Bandwidth for Your Router
102
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
103
Chapter 8 Manage and Monitor Your Router
105
Update the Router Firmware
106
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
106
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
107
Manage the Firmware Update Settings
108
Change the Admin Password
109
Enable Admin Password Reset
109
Reset the Admin Password
110
Use HTTPS to Access the Router
111
Change the Router's Device Name
112
Manage the Router Configuration File
112
Back up the Settings
113
Restore the Settings
113
Erase the Settings
114
Monitor the Router and Network
115
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
115
View Devices Currently on the Network
115
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
116
View the Internet Connection Status
117
View the Pppoe Internet Connection Status
119
View the Packet Statistics of the Internet and LAN Ports and Wifi Networks
120
Monitor, Meter, and Control Internet Traffic
121
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
121
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
122
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
123
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
124
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
125
Set the NTP Server
125
Set Your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time
126
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
127
Set up Router Mode
128
Manage LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
128
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
129
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
130
Use the Reset Button
130
Erase the Settings
131
Chapter 9 Use Openvpn to Access Your Network
132
About VPN Connections
133
LAN IP Addressing in VPN Networks
133
Enable Openvpn Service in the Router
134
Install Openvpn Software on a VPN Client
135
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
136
Install Openvpn Software on a Mac
137
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
138
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
139
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
140
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
140
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
141
Chapter 10 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
142
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
143
Forward Incoming Traffic to a Local Server
143
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
144
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
145
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
146
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
146
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
147
Manage Port Triggering
148
Add a Port Triggering Rule
148
Change a Port Triggering Rule
149
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
150
Set the Time-Out Period for Port Triggering
151
Disable an Individual Port Triggering Rule
151
Disable Port Triggering
152
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
155
Quick Tips
156
Sequence to Restart Your Network
156
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
156
Check the Wifi Settings
156
Check the Network Settings
157
Reboot the Router from Its Router Web Interface
157
Troubleshoot with the Leds
158
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
158
Power LED Is off
158
Power LED Stays Solid Amber or Blinking Amber
158
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
159
Wifi LED Is off
159
You Cannot Log in to the Router
159
You Cannot Access the Internet
160
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
162
Changes Are Not Saved
162
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
162
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
163
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
163
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
164
Appendix A Supplemental Information
166
Factory Settings
167
Technical Specifications
169
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Model
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Category
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Language
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