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  • Netgear AX5700-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 1
    User Manual Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Model RAX75 June 2019 202-12006-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR
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    21 Automatic Internet Setup 21 Log In to the Router 23 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 24 Change the language 24 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 27 Manually set up the Internet connection 27 Specify an Internet connection without
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection trusted computer 50 Manage network access control lists 51 Schedule when to block Internet sites and services 52 Set up security event email notifications 53 Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings View or change
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Set up a static route 80 Edit a static route 81 Delete a static route 82 Enable or disable implicit beamforming 82 Enable or disable airtime fairness 83 Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode 84 Ethernet Port Aggregation 85 Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Set your time zone 113 Change the NTP Server 114 Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 115 Return the router storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac...121 Back up Windows-based 136 Register your router with ReadyCLOUD 136 Chapter 10
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Install Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule..........156 Port Triggering 156 Add a Port Triggering Service 157 Enable Port Triggering 158 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering 158 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device 168 Chapter 13 Supplemental Information Factory Settings 171 Technical Specifications 172 8
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    Your Router • Top Panel LEDs and Buttons • Rear Panel • Extend the Antennas • Router Label • Position Your Router • Cable Your Router • Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup 10 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Top Panel LEDs and Buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the top panel of the router. Figure 2. Top view Table 1. LED descriptions LED and Button Power LED Description Solid white. The router is ready. Blinking white. The router is not
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description Ethernet LEDs for ports 1-5 The LED color indicates the speed: white for Gigabit Ethernet connections and amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. Solid white. The router router
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Rear Panel The following figure shows the rear panel connectors ports. Use these ports to connect the router to LAN devices. Use Ethernet ports 4 and 5 to cable a device that supports Ethernet port aggregation to the router. Ethernet ports 1, 2, and 3 are
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power connector. Extend the Antennas Before you install your router, extend the antennas as shown in the following figure. Figure 4. Position the antennas Hardware
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    number, and MAC address. Nighthawk AX8 WiFi 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR, INC. Input:19V 3.16A 272-13284-01 Figure 5. Router label Position Your Router The router router. In addition, position your router according to the following guidelines: • Place your router
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these: - Ceiling fans - Home security systems - Microwaves - Computers - Base of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Cable Your Router Power on your router and connect it to a modem. 45° 45° Figure 6. Cable your router To cable your router port on the router. Note: If your Internet connection does not router LEDs using the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel of the router
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Note: You can also log in to the router to disable or enable LED blinking or turn off the LEDs (see Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs on page switch: Move the LED On/Off switch on the rear panel to the On or Off position. Hardware Setup 18 User Manual
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    how to access the router and log in, and how to automatically set up the Internet connection. The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins • Use a web browser to access the router • Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app • Change the language
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Connect to the network You can connect to the router on the router. Your router is router router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your WPS-enabled device. 3. Press the WPS button on the router. Connect to the Router
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 4. Within two minutes, on your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions for WPS connections. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the WiFi network. Types of logins Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. 6. If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Review your settings. Make sure that
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    WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR. The Nighthawk app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices. To install your router using the Nighthawk app: 1. To download the app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. 2. On your mobile device, tap
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 5. When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change. The page refreshes with the language that you selected. Connect to the Router's Network 25 and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection User Manual
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    Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow your router to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. You can also customize and manually specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time you connect to your router page (see Manually set up
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you want to use. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 28 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR service. 9. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field. 10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign Your settings are saved. 16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on page 164. Specify
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type: • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use. • If your
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type. This field indicates the connection type that is detected. • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router's WAN (
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. In open mode, the router to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 3. Enter the router admin user name and Manually set up the Internet connection on page 27.) 7. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only. 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet For example, if your ISP's mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type Specify Your Internet Settings 36 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the displays. Specify Your Internet Settings 37 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router's IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router's WAN (or
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 11. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: • Secured. In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. In open mode, the router host name, enter it here. Specify Your Internet Settings 39 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. In open mode, the router inspects UDP use within the service provider's network.
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router With a 6rd tunnel configuration, the router follows the RFC5969 standard, supporting two ways to establish a 6rd tunnel IPv6 WAN connection: • Auto Detect mode. In IPv6 Auto Detect mode, when the router receives option 212 from the DHCPv4 option, autodetect
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 7. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router For example, if a secure website does not open, or displays only part of a web page, you might need to change the MTU. • You use VPN and experience severe performance problems VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Used in
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 to 1500. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 44 User Manual
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    4 Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from block Internet sites • Manage network access control lists • Schedule when to block Internet sites and services • Set up security event email notifications 45
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet You can use access control to block or allow access to the Internet through your router. To set up access control: 1. connected to the network Control Access to the Internet 46 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The list displays. 8. To allow a schedule that you set. For more information, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 52. • Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Access to the Internet 47 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov. • Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access. 7. Click the Add Keyword button. The keyword is added to the keyword list. The keyword list supports up to
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Block services from the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule. To block services: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer. • IP Address Range. Block services for a range of computers with consecutive IP addresses on your network. • All lP Addresses. Block services 62. Control Access to the Internet 50 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To specify a trusted computer: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router . Control Access to the Internet 51 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 5. Select the Turn on Access Control radio ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. The Schedule page displays. 5. Specify when to block keywords and services: • Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block to the Internet 52 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Your settings are saved. Set up security event email notifications The router can email you its logs of router activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services to the Internet 53 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 10. To send alerts when someone attempts to visit a blocked . After the log is sent, it is cleared from the router memory. If the router cannot email the log and the log buffer fills, the router overwrites the log. Control Access to the Internet 54 User
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    or the WiFi Security • Set up a guest WiFi network • Control the WiFi radios • Set up a WiFi schedule • Specify WPS settings • Set up the router as a WiFi access point • Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group • Manage custom static routes • Enable or disable implicit beamforming • Enable
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router View or change the WAN settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router denial of service attacks
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Disable IGMP Proxying. IGMP computers or a service that you configured on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can specify that the router forwards the traffic displays. Manage Network Settings 57 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Type the IP address. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the Router's Device Name The router's default device name is based on its model number. This device name displays in the file
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router the subnet mask of the router. The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses router incorporates the RIP information that it receives. b. Select the RIP version: • Disabled. This is the default setting. • RIP-1. This format is universally supported
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router router. Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The router address of the router. These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router's LAN IP
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. b. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 8. Click the Apply button. The reserved address is entered into the table. The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router's DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name two minutes, go to the WPS-enabled device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi network. Manage Network Settings 64 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The WPS process automatically sets up yourr WPS-enabled device with the network password when it connects. The router WPS page displays a confirmation message. Specify Basic WiFi Settings The router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 7. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field. The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated and is on the router label. If you change the name, make sure to write
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page saved. Change the Transmission Power Control By default, you router's transmission power is set to 100%. This allows your router to give you whole home WiFi coverage. If you don
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router you also want to save power consumption while using your router, you can lower the transmission power of your router. To change the transmission power control: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The user name is admin This option is the default setting. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA2 to join the router's WiFi network. If you did not change the WiFi password, the default password Manage Network Settings 69 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The router simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802. guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR_Guest • 5 GHz guest WiFi network SSID. NETGEAR-5G_Guest By default, these networks are configured as open networks without security but Settings 70 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 2.4 GHz SSID is NETGEAR_Guest. The default 5 GHz SSID NETGEAR-5G_Guest. To change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum the fastest speed. If your network includes older devices that do not support WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Control the WiFi radios The router's internal WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. By default, they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the router Wireless Settings page displays. Manage Network Settings 72 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 5. Do one of the following for your router's WiFi networks: • Turn off the WiFi radio. Clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box. • Turn on the WiFi radio. Select the Enable Wireless Router settings are saved. Manage Network Settings 73 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Specify WPS settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. To specify WPS settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Set up the router as a WiFi access point You can set up the router to run as an access point (AP) on the same local network as another router. To set up the router as an AP: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to an Ethernet
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group Some devices, such as an IPTV, cannot function behind the router's network address translation (NAT) service or firewall. Based on what your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for the device to
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 7. Select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box: • If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Wired Ports check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected. • If your
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The page expands. 6. Select the By VLAN tag group radio Internet service provider's network (intranet address). You can set up a bridge connection from the WAN to one of the LAN ports. When IPTV is connected through WiFi, the home router also must support
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To configure an IPTV port: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router unless you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Your home network includes an ISDN router for connecting to the company where you are employed. This router's address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100. • Your company's network address is 134.177.0.0. When you set up your router Settings 80 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 6. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only). 7. To limit access case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. Manage Network Settings 81 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The Static Routes page displays. 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Edit button. The Static Routes page adjusts. 7. Edit
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. Manage Network Settings 83 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. Manage Network Settings 84 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > , connect a device that supports Ethernet port aggregation and 802.3ad to Ethernet aggregate ports 4 and 5 on your router. Note that Ethernet port and 5 on your router. Manage Network Settings 85 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router WXP WXP Figure 7. Ethernet port aggregation Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation If you are connecting a switch, make sure that your switch supports 802.3ad LACP . The Ethernet Port Aggregation page displays. Manage Network Settings 86 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router e. Select an Ethernet port aggregation mode (note that Ethernet port aggregation is disabled by default): • Enable (LACP-IEEE 803.3ad). The router communicates with the device connected to Ethernet ports 4 and 5 on your router, and checks to see if Ethernet
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Disable. This mode is selected by default. This mode disables Ethernet port aggregation on your router. Ethernet ports 4 and 5 can be used as independent Ethernet ports. • Enable (LACP-IEEE 803.3ad). The router communicates with the device connected to
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the . f. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 3. Connect the Internet port and Ethernet port 1on your router to two Ethernet ports on your modem. Manage Network Settings 89 User
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    performance for applications such as Internet gaming, high-definition video streaming, and VoIP communication. By default, the router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). This chapter contains the following sections: • Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management on
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router's Internet traffic c. Click the Take a Speedtest button. Speedtest determines your Internet bandwidth. Optimize Performance 91 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • I want to define my Internet Bandwidth. If you know are saved. Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database The router uses a QoS database of the most popular applications and services to implement Dynamic QoS. By default, the router automatically updates this
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To manually update the Dynamic QoS database: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router discover the services from other
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. WMM QoS
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router benefits of WMM QoS, WMM must be enabled for both it and the client running that application. Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require scheduling. AX WiFi is enabled by default. Optimize Performance 95 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To enable or disable AX WiFi 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router when you connect to the router with WiFi, you see
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user and clearing this check box turns off Smart Connect. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Optimize Performance 97 User Manual
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    activity • View devices currently on the network • Monitor Internet Traffic • Manage the router configuration file • Remote access • Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app • Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs • Set your time zone • Change the NTP Server • Specify ReadyDLNA Media
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Update the router firmware You can log in to the router and check if new firmware is available, or you can manually load a specific firmware version to your router. Check for new firmware and update the router The router firmware (routing software) is stored
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The update process typically takes about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you must reconfigure the router after updating. Manually upload firmware to the router If you want to
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Change the admin password The admin password is the one you specified the first time you logged in. You can change this password. Note: The
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one button. A window opens and displays your recovered password. 8. Click the Login again button. Manage Your Router 102 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router A login window opens. 9. With your recovered password, log in to the router. View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings You can view router information, the Internet port status, and WiFi settings. To view information about the
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Display the statistics of the Internet port To display the statistics of the Internet port: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router the statistics are updated on this page. Manage Your Router 104 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin does not require a login and the router receives an IP address automatically, the the router. • DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 6. To release (stop) the Internet connection, click the Release button. 7. To renew (restart) the Internet connection, click the Renew button. 8. To exit the screen, click the Close Window button. View and manage logs of router Your Router 106 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router You must set up email notifications in order to receive the logs. The router router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router the router router Internet port. You can set limits for traffic volume. Manage Your
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To monitor Internet traffic: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router and disabled. Manage Your Router 108 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 10. Click the Apply button. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. 11. To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button. 12. To display more information about the data traffic on your router and to
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To erase the settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router the Restore button. Manage Your Router 110 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The file is uploaded to the router and the router restarts. WARNING: Do not interrupt the restoration process. Remote access You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know the router access the router's remote
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Only This router's firmware, see Check for new firmware and update the router on page 99. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. Manage Your Router 112 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs The LEDs on the top panel of the router indicate activities and behavior. You can disable LED blinking for network communications, or turn off all LEDs except the Power LED. To disable LED blinking
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > NTP Settings button. Your settings are saved. Change the NTP Server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR NTP server to sync the network time. You can change the NTP server saved. Manage Your Router 114 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR The router automatically the router's
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Return the router to its factory default settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made to the router settings or you move the router : If the router is in access is complete, the router restarts. This process
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To erase the settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The
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    USB device to a Windows network drive • Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac • Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault • Back up Mac computers remove a USB storage device For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare. 118
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router USB device requirements The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer To access the USB storage device from a Windows-based computer: 1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router Devices 120 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router the router from a Mac From a computer router. To access the device from a Mac: 1. Connect a USB storage device to a USB port on your router router. When you connect the USB storage device to the router on the router and you allowed your Mac and router admin
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 6. Click the Connect button. A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on the USB storage device. Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault Your router comes with free backup software for all the Windows-based computers in
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Note: The following instructions might be different depending on the macOS your computer is using. For more instructions about backing up your computer with Time Machine, see the Apple support router supports GUID or MBR partitions. Select the GUID Partition Table
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Prepare to back up a large amount of data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, we recommend that of data, see Prepare to back up a large amount of data on page 124. Share USB Storage Devices 124 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 3. If your USB HDD uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB HDD to the router. When you connect the USB HDD to the router router admin password for the password router name and the router admin password for
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Enable FTP access within your network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. Share USB Storage Devices 126 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. 5. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section to view the following to the USB port, the radio button is selected automatically. Share USB Storage Devices 127 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 6. router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Share USB Storage Devices 128 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page offline. 7. Physically disconnect the USB storage device. Share USB Storage Devices 129 Attached to the Router User Manual
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    Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access USB devices attached to the router's USB ports when you're not home. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set up and manage Dynamic DNS • Set up FTP access through the
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Set up and manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs automatically selected. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB 131 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. See Set up a new Dynamic DNS account on page 133. Note: The router supports router. When you connect the USB storage device to the router FTP access in the router. See Set up FTP
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 6. On a remote computer with Internet access, you can use FTP to access your router using ftp://yourname.mynetgear.com. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To set up Dynamic DNS if you already created an account: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router of service, NETGEAR
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To change your settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router 2. Connect to your home router: • To connect with Dynamic
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Remotely access a USB device using ReadyCLOUD NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD for routers lets you remotely access files stored on a USB storage device that is connected to the router for Routers User Manual, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com.
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router When you connect the USB storage device to the router's USB port, it might take up readycloud.netgear.com. 9. Click the Sign In link, enter your ReadyCLOUD user name and password, and click the Sign In button. The ReadyCLOUD page displays the router that
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    networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access. The chapter includes the following sections: • Set up a VPN connection • Specify VPN Service in the Router • Install OpenVPN Software • Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer • Use VPN to Access the
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    account with a host name (sometimes called a domain name). You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 6. To change the service type, scroll down and select the TCP radio button. 7. To change the port, scroll down to the Service Port field, and type the port number that you want to use. 8. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved. VPN is enabled in the
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 9. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 10. Download and install the button. 13. Leave the check boxes selected as shown, and click the Next button. Use VPN to Access Your Network 141 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 14. To specify the destination folder, click config\ by default. 18. For a client device with Windows, modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN: a. On your computer, go to the Networks page. If you are using Windows 10 Access Your Network 142 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router c. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail. For more information about using OpenVPN on your Windows
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device You must install this software on each iOS device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router. To install VPN client software on an iOS device: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To install VPN client software on an Android device: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router established, you cannot access your home router or your home network with the OpenVPN software. The default LAN IP address scheme for the router and log in to your router. • Use Windows file manager to access the router's USB device and download files.
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media To access a 't support all the Internet services that you use at home. For example, your Netflix account might work at home but not in a different country. Use VPN to Access Your Network 147 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router By default, the router Setup > VPN Service. The VPN page displays. 5. Select the Enable VPN Service radio button. 6. of using a local Internet service, you use the Internet service from your home network. 7.
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To allow VPN clients to access only your home network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password.
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 4. When the VPN connection is established, launch your Internet browser. Use VPN to Access Your Network 150 User Manual
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    11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server • Port Triggering 151
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server If your home network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 11. Click the Add button. The service displays in the menu. Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service The router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules. If the service Forwarding and 153 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router You can enter a service name. 7. Click the Edit Service button. The Ports - Custom Services page displays. 8. Change the settings as needed. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage Port Forwarding and 154 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Delete a Port Forwarding Entry To delete a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: 1. When you feature in Windows XP), enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Manage Port Forwarding and 156 Port Triggering User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Add a Port Triggering Service To add a port triggering service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router the router does the router to
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router router. 3. Your router router of 6667, your router creates another session router with destination port 113. 6. When your router computer. The router replaces the message router eventually senses a period of inactivity in the communications. The router
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    to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information. The chapter contains the following sections: • Quick tips • Troubleshoot with the LEDs • You
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network If you must restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3. Plug in the modem and turn
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    recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. LEDs never turn off When the router is turned on, the LEDs light for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the LEDs stay on, this indicates a fault within the router. Troubleshooting 162
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router If all LEDs are still lit one minute after power-up, do the following: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router • Try quitting the browser and launching it again. • your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 4. Enter the router admin user name 161. If your router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the following: • Your Internet service provider (ISP) might
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router If your computer obtains its information from the router by DHCP, traffic limit is reached, you can resume Internet access. If your Internet service provider (ISP) sets a usage limit, they might charge you for the cache. Troubleshooting 166 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting over WiFi to the router, try to isolate the problem: • Does the WiFi device or computer that you are using find your WiFi network? If not, check the WiFi LED on the router. If it is
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router To ping the router from a Windows-based computer: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router problems router on page 167. Troubleshooting 168 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router 3. If you do not receive replies, check the following: • Check to see that IP address of your router is listed as the ISP does this, configure your router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting 169 User Manual
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    13 Supplemental Information This chapter includes technical information about your router. The chapter covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 171 • Technical Specifications on page 172 170
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least seven seconds. The router Supplemental Information 171 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Table 3. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature Wireless SSID name Security Broadcast SSID Transmission speed Country/region RF channel Operating mode Default setting See router 22), Class B C-Tick N10947 Supplemental Information 172 User Manual
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    Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router Table 4. Router specifications ( Sensing IEEE 802.11ax 2.4GHz 1024 QAM support IEEE 802.11ax 5.0GHz 160MHz 1024 QAM support Limited by the amount of WiFi network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about
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User Manual
Nighthawk AX8
8-Stream AX5700 WiFi Router
Model RAX75
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
June 2019
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
202-12006-01