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2
Connect
to
the
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
network
•
Types
of
logins
•
Install
and
manage
your
router
with
the
Nighthawk
app
•
Use
a
web
browser
to
access
the
router
•
Change
the
language
18
17
19
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
9
Unpack Your Router
10
Top Panel Leds and Buttons
11
Rear Panel
13
Extend the Antennas
14
Router Label
14
Position Your Router
15
Wall Mount Your Router
16
Cable Your Router
17
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
18
Connect to the Network
19
Connect to the Network Using a Wired Connection
19
Find and Connect to the Wifi Network
19
Wifi Connection Using WPS
19
Types of Logins
20
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
20
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
21
Automatic Internet Setup
21
Log in to the Router
22
Change the Language
23
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
24
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
25
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
25
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
25
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
27
Get Multi-Gig Internet with Internet Port Aggregation
29
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
30
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
31
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
31
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
33
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
34
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
36
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
37
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
39
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
40
Manage the MTU Size
42
MTU Concepts
42
Change the MTU Size
43
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
45
Manage NETGEAR Armor
46
Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App
46
View or Change Your NETGEAR Armor Settings Using the Nighthawk App
46
Enable Access Control to Allow or Block Access to the Internet
47
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
48
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
49
Block Services from the Internet
50
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
51
Manage Network Access Control Lists
52
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
52
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
53
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
55
View or Change the WAN Settings
56
Set up a Default DMZ Server
57
Change the Router's Device Name
58
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
58
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
60
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
61
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
62
Reserve an IP Address
62
Edit a Reserved IP Address
63
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
63
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
64
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
65
Change the Wifi Mode
66
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
67
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
69
Control the Wifi Radios
71
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
72
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
72
Set up a Wifi Schedule
72
Specify WPS Settings
73
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
74
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
75
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
75
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
76
Set up an IPTV Port
78
Manage Custom Static Routes
79
Set up a Static Route
80
Edit a Static Route
81
Delete a Static Route
81
Enable or Disable Airtime Fairness
82
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
83
Enable or Disable PMF
83
Set up the Router in Bridge Mode
84
Manage Ethernet Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
86
Set up Ethernet Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
86
View or Change the Router Ethernet Port Aggregation Mode
88
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
90
Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
91
Enable Dynamic Qos
91
Enable or Disable the Automatic Qos Database Update
92
Manually Update the Dynamic Qos Database
92
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
93
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
94
Enable or Disable AX Wifi
95
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
96
Chapter 7 Manage Your Router
98
Update the Router Firmware
99
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
99
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
100
Change the Admin Password
101
Enable Admin Password Recovery
101
Recover the Admin Password
102
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
103
Display the Statistics of the Internet Port
104
Check the Internet Connection Status
105
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
106
View Devices Currently on the Network
107
Monitor Internet Traffic
107
Manage the Router Configuration File
109
Back up the Settings
109
Erase the Settings
109
Restore the Settings
110
Manage Remote Access
111
Set up Remote Management
111
Use Remote Access
112
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
112
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
113
Set Your Time Zone
113
Set the NTP Server
114
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
115
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
116
Use the Reset Button
116
Erase the Settings
116
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
118
USB Device Requirements
119
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
119
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
120
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
120
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
121
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
122
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
122
Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
123
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
124
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk
124
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
126
View Network Folders on a Storage Device
126
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
127
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
128
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
129
Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
130
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
131
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
131
Your Personal FTP Server
132
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
132
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
133
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
133
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
134
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
135
Chapter 10 Use VPN to Access Your Network
136
Set up a VPN Connection
137
Specify VPN Service in the Router
137
Install Openvpn Software
138
Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows Computer
138
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
141
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
142
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
142
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer
143
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media
145
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
145
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
146
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
146
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
147
Chapter 11 Use a VPN Client to Connect to a VPN Server
149
Set up a VPN Client
150
Enable a VPN Client
150
View Your VPN Connection Status
151
View VPN Client Longs
152
Chapter 12 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
153
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
154
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
154
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
155
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
156
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
157
Application Xxample: Make a Local Web Server Public
157
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
158
Port Triggering
158
Add a Port Triggering Service
159
Enable Port Triggering
160
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Port
160
Triggering
160
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting
162
Quick Tips
163
Sequence to Restart Your Network
163
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
163
Check the Wifi Settings
163
Check the Network Settings
163
Troubleshoot with the Leds
164
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
164
Power LED Is off or Blinking
164
Leds Never Turn off
164
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
165
Wifi LED Is off
165
You Cannot Log in to the Router
165
You Cannot Access the Internet
166
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
168
Changes Are Not Saved
168
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
169
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
169
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
169
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
170
Chapter 14 Supplemental Information
172
Factory Settings
173
Technical Specifications
174
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Brand
NETGEAR
Model
RAX78
Category
Wireless Router
Language
English
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